Upcoming events

Sunday, 1st August - golf clinic

On Sunday, 1 August 2010, I will be conducting a 2 hour clinic conducted with Brent on short game.
This clinic is ideal for men and women who wish to fine tune this aspect of their game.
At a cost of this is $10 per person, the clinic starts at 10am.

Sunday, 8th August - golf school

Following the great success of my previous golf schools, the next school will be conducted from 8.00am –to 3.00pm on Sunday, 8th August 2010.
The school is open to men and women at a cost of $175.  It is suitable  for students who have attended previously and new-comers. 

Newsletter - June 2010

Didriksons

The THERMAL SYSTEM garments from Didriksons will help your body maintain the right temperature. The THERMAL SYSTEM garment is soft, comfortable and will keep you warm on a very cold day.

SYSTEM GUIDE

The garments are divided into four different groups or “systems”. Each garment system has its own specific properties.

Storm System- This label is specially developed for particularly harsh weather. The shell fabrics are fully waterproof and all the seams are sealed by tape and/or welding.

Breeze System- This label means this is windproof.

The fabrics used for these products are either windproof combined or windproof only. No seams are sealed. This gives a highly breathable and comfortable garment well suited for most weather conditions.

Thermal System- This will help with your body to maintain the right temperature. In harsh weather they are preferably worn together with a protective shell that helps insulate the body heat.

M O V E System- The fabric consists of a special yarn structure that helps absorb your body perspiration and has an antimicrobial technology that eliminates odours. I
It rapidly transports perspiration and moisture to the fabric surface for quick evaporation.
 

Course Management

Quite surprisingly tour players get up and down about 50 per cent of the time from green-side bunkers.

They have a great technique, practice all the time and play courses in perfect condition.

Where does course management come into play?

Look at the bigger picture when you are faced with a tough sand shot. For instance, if you’re playing the 3rd hole at Commonwealth and you are in the right side bunker, 30 metres out, don’t try to carry the other bunker in front trying to reach a back right pin. Play to the middle front of the green allowing you to avoid the bunker in front.

Remember if you’re aiming at the flag and unsure if you can carry the lip, or you have a weird stance, you’re already fighting the odds. You need to think about the easiest way to get up and down in three, so do a little math. For most players, it means getting out of a bunker successfully - in any direction, then taking 2 putts.

From my experience playing with members, the higher the handicap the worse the course management!!!

Good Golfing. Michaelfoote.com.au

Training Aid

The V-Easy is a fantastic chipping and putting aid.

When using the V-Easy as a putting and chipping aid, the legs of the V-Easy are placed under the arms and held in placed by the upper arms while the club shaft rests on the hinge.

The club shaft lies on top of the hinge (close to the bottom of the grip) and the aid rests on the wrists. It can be lowered or raised for comfort. The player then lowers the club to the ground and makes the stroke with the V-Easy holding the wrist in the correct position for putting and chipping.

This is to develop the feel of ‘quiet hands’ during the chipping and putting stroke. Also, it will improve distance, control and accuracy.
 

GOLF BALL FITTING

In the golf shop on the counter there is an L.C.D touch screen to help find the best ball for your game and this begins with the best approach!

By using this program or taking an on course evaluation scorecard this will help you to choose the right ball for your game.

A lot of people tell me they are after more distance. There is 4 metres difference between a Titleist distance ball and a Pro V. The key considerations when choosing the right ball for you should be ball flight height, ball spin, feel of the club face.

Remember all ball assessments when fitting should be done with an iron, this is because the ball skims off the club face with a driver.

An iron will give a greater spin rate and the ball will react more. For more detail on golf ball fitting and how to evaluate on course visit www.titleist.com
 

Student of the month

I am proud to announce Maria Parnham has won 1 dozen Titleist balls as my student of the month with outstanding scores over the past few weeks.

Maria blitzed the field with a round of 66 nett on the June medal day. Also, Maria had 43 stableford points and this has dropped her handicap 5 shots.

Congratulations Maria your hard work is paying off! I look forward to seeing your great results continuing.
 

Hidden Valley Bus Trip

On Sunday 20th June, a group of excited members and guests set off for a day trip to Hidden Valley Golf Club.

The day started with croissants and champagne on the bus and then the entertainment started. I would love to say more but as they say, “what happens on tour, stays on tour!” (One thing that the group learnt is that Greg Bennett must have been a bingo king in a former life, as he cleaned up all the prizes in “Bus Bingo”.)

Anthony and I would personally like to thank everyone who participated in the event and to give a huge thank you to Theo Vassiliadis for driving one of the buses.

Jennifer Gabriele Streaks Field

Congratulations to Jennifer who conquered the course in tough and trying conditions, as the bad weather rolled in with a few holes to go.

Tee markers were up the back on a challenging long par 75 course with a massive amount of water surrounding the fairways. In these conditions,

Jennifer’s game was solid from start to finish. Some people are comparing it to Mc Dowell’s last 18 holes of the U.S. Open. A humble Jennifer spoke to the press and made the comment “the day was extremely relaxed and well organised and my game just fell into place.”
 

Upcoming Events

Sunday, 1st August - golf and dinner

There will be a 2 hour clinic conducted by Brent and myself on short game for men and women who wish to fine tune this aspect of their game.

At a cost of this is $10 per person, the clinic starts at 10am.

Sunday, 8th August - golf school

Following the great success of my previous golf schools, the next school will be conducted from 8.00am – 3.00pm on 8th of August.

This is open to men and women at a cost of $175.

The school is suitable for students who have attended previously and new-comers.

Pro-ams & other events

Tusker Vanuatu Open

In August 2009 Michael finished 14th in the Vanuatu Open with -4 over four rounds (70, 71,72, 71).

Michael Wins At Pakenham Golf Club - Congratulations

On Friday 13th February 2009 MIchael won the Cadbury-Schweppes $10,000 Pro-Am event at the Pakenham Golf Club.

With a round of 67 (4 under par), he won by 2 shots from Tony McNaughton.

Michael was tthe defending champion, winning the same event in 2008 .

 Michael Runner-Up at Lang Lang Golf Club

On Thursday 12th February 2009 Michael was runner-up, with a 3 under Par 67, at the Origin Energy $10,000 Pro-Am at Lang Lang Golf Club from Steven Jones.

 Michael was the defending champion, winning the event in 2008.

2008 Asia Pacific Srixon PGA Coaching Summit

In October, I attended the 2008 Asia Pacific Srixon PGA Coaching Summit at Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast. Over three days I attended seminars and attended workshops lead by some of Australia’s most well known golf coaches, including Pete Cowen, Steve Bann and Stan Utley.

Whilst I have a strongly developed teaching style based on my own training and personal experiences, I continue to develop and strengthen my coaching techniques by attending such events.