SNAG Golf Comes to Ladies Nite!

SNAG Golf recently recognized the Ladies Nite at Breton Bay for it's use of SNAG chipping and putting techniques.  The picture below was mentioned on their Twitter page for excellent implementation of the SNAG techniques, and overall improvements of our ladies group!  Way to go guys!

SNAG comes to Breton Bay!

SNAG® golf contains all the elements of golf but in a modified form. The game has its own simplified rules and terminology that adds fun to the learning and playing experience. Falling somewhere between miniature golf and regulation golf, SNAG® allows for full shots, pitching, chipping, and putting. It's a comprehensive system that has been developed through years of research and field experience. The key is in simplifying the instruction so that it can be an effective transition into the game of golf.

SNAG Golf is all about having FUN while learning the basics of golf. SNAG is a player friendly, first touch development program designed for both children and adults. It incorporates developmentally appropriate equipment that will allow golf to be learned and played in non-traditional venues, such as on a soccer field, in a gym, or on the beach. The program builds on strong fundamentals of the different strokes and swings and develops playing ability quickly and effectively. SNAG can be taught and played almost anywhere with immediate, positive results. This immediate success keeps new learners wanting to be further involved with golf. SNAG has developed an effective learning system with a manual and curriculum for new learners of all ages.

We are so excited to introduce SNAG to Breton Bay and its golf lovers of all ages.  SNAG made it's debut at this year's Jr. Golf Camp and it was a hug "hit"!  (pun intended)!



June is Women's Golf Month

 

Happy golf month to the Tuesday Nite crew!  In celebration, here are Five Favorites For the Females.


#1) "May all your lies be white and playable!" courtesy of Real Women Golf

#2) WONDER GIRL: The Magnificent Sporting Life of Babe Didrikson Zaharias By Don Van Natta Jr.
A fresh, engaging biography of the greatest female athlete of all time who also was one of the original founders of the LPGA. Her game and star power helped establish the women’s tour in the early days and assured a woman's place in golf.


3) The new Spring/Summer line of Women's apparel by PUMA 


4) A social website for female golfers to connect, play, and learn. Because most women I know, are on course!


5) My wife's Mohito recipe that is very refreshing about hole #8! 

Wine & Whiff

Wine and Whiff...sound like fun?  Weigh in on the poll to the right.

More info below (contingent plan)

The first official Wine & Whiff will start on Saturday, June 18^th .  League play will take place on the 1^st and 3^rd Saturday of each month.  However, a few exceptions will apply (e.g. Member-Guest, SoMd Amateur, other club tournament events).   

• Saturday, June 18th 
• 6:00 pm, Shotgun Start
• The format is alternate shot 
• 9 hole play
• Start time 6pm
• Additional details to follow

Ladies Nite is off to a great start!

Thank you to all the ladies who came out to enjoy the sunshine and an introductory lesson on grip and set up, at last week's Tuesday night clinic.  We had an awesome response to our season opener with 14 ladies for the early session and 26 for the 6:15 p.m. clinic.  


We look forward to seeing everyone again next Tuesday! 

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Child’s Play: Hitting the Links

The social calendars’ of today’s youth is full of appointments and deadlines, practices, projects, and lessons. With so many opportunities and choices it can be difficult to determine the best use of time, not to mention attention span. The game of golf has drastically increased in popularity over the last decade, positioning the sport as a mainstream option for kids of all ages.

According to research conducted by the U.S. Kids Golf and the Positive Coaching Alliance, the development of young golfers is hindered if kids begin to lose interest. Parents and Golf Teachers tend to become too technical, too early, with the aspiring golfers. The trouble with golf is that it is undeniably, highly technical. Creating drills and lesson plans that can incorporate the technical fine tuning required can be a challenge. Students of the game of golf, ages 11 to 13, were asked, “Why did you quit golf?” almost unanimously their responses were: “It wasn’t fun anymore.” So, how do you make it fun, and keep it fun? As a local Teaching Professional, I have been running the Jr. Golf Camp at Breton Bay Golf & Country Club for years. When asked, Heimer expanded on the top 3 key ingredients to nurture the love of the game, as well as the golf swing. He described the following.


1) Make it exciting. Extreme sports are popular among elementary age school children. Golf can be viewed as ‘my dad’s sport’ and doesn’t offer the adrenaline rush of other athletics such as snowboarding or ice hockey, for example.  There is no feeling in sports equal to that of a purely struck golf shot. When a young golfer gets a chance to accomplish that, they almost inherently strive to do it again. Showcasing the excitement that golf presents when a child holes a long putt, or crushes a drive down the fairway is critical to enhancing the enthusiasm. As a Teaching Professional, I use a number of interesting techniques to illustrate golf’s unique components. I remind my students, not to try this at home. Pictured below, a successfully drives the ball off of a vulnerable target! It add a bit of thrill to the mornings’ swing drills.

2) Celebrate small progress. Praise and recognition for an extra 10 yards is a big deal in golf. Showing golfers their improvements not only builds confidence, but enhances the mental focus, critical to this game in particular. Incremental successes will allow a young golfer to develop a solid foundation in their practice, and eventually, tournament play. Celebrating each milestone in their play’s development will keep the golf student engaged and eager.

3) Grow an appreciation. Youth golf teachers are in the midst of something very important. The mission of any true Golf Professional works to create an enthusiastic passion for the game. The difference in a good golfer and a great golfer, is their joy for the game and the fun they have while playing it. Golf also provides a unique experience as a family sport. Quality time can be enjoyed in an outdoor environment, where cell phones and electronics are quieted and nature is welcomed. Parents can caddie for kids, highlighting important life lessons along the way. There is honor and pride in keeping your own score, in the only sport that is self regulated. Learning the game can be a fun experience, full of special moments for kids and life messages that will cultivate social skills, integrity, and self discipline.

An individual sport, the game of golf is complex in rules and regulations, but it doesn’t have to be disenchanting for youngsters.   Hit the links and try something new this summer ‘fore’ a good time!

Ladies Night Returns May 17th