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CONTENTS:
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A word from the team........................................................................... Thanks from our CEO............................................................................ Putting 101: Your Simple Guide to Putting.............................................. Chipping 101: Mastering the Chip Shot................................................... Swing: Building Your Foundation........................................................... Pitch Shot 101...................................................................................... Fitness / Wellness: Mobility and Golf...................................................... The Golfer’s Lexicon..............................................................................
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A WORD FROM THE TEAM
Elia Egdes
Bernard van de Meeberg
Dylan Gouverneur
Louis Thornhill
Leroy Fourie
As General Manager of The World of Golf, I’m incredibly proud to be part of what truly feels like a new chapter in our golfing journey, one where the ladies community is not just growing, but thriving. Launching this 12-week Ladies Club programme is more than just a schedule of classes. It’s a celebration of passion, progress, and the shared joy that golf brings. I’ve always believed that the game has so much more to offer when it’s inclusive and inspiring, and this group is exactly that. I couldn’t imagine a better place to host this than right here, at our very own Leisure Parks. These facilities aren’t just where I work, they are my home. And there’s no better feeling than seeing them become the backdrop for something so meaningful. To all our ladies: welcome to something special. I can’t wait to see how far this community will go. Elia Egdes
As a Coach myself and my teams are very excited to have you all as a part of our new Ladies program. Whether you’re picking up a club for the first time, playing regularly or returning to the game, with us on your side on your golfing journey you’ll grow, challenge yourself and have fun doing it. Golf is a journey of patience, dedication and personal achievement to all different levels and goals. Our program is designed to support you every step of the way, guidance to all aspects and a community that lifts you up. So, bring your energy, hunger to learn, and maybe even a friend or two and let’s enjoy the game together. Let’s tee off on something great! Bernard van de Meeberg Head of Teaching, GOLFTEC & Gary Player Golf Experience
Hi Ladies! We’re so excited to welcome you to our brand- new Ladies Club Program - a fun, supportive space created just for you, our amazing lady golf members! Whether you’re just picking up a club or you’ve been playing for years, this is all about helping you grow your game, build confidence, and most importantly - have a great time doing it. With access to our fantastic practice facilities (driving range, short game area, and putting greens!), you’ve got everything you need to take your skills to the next level. Even more exciting? This is your chance to be part of a growing community of like-minded women - a space to make new friends, share laughs, and celebrate each other’s wins both on and off the course. We believe golf is more fun when you’re surrounded by great people - and this group is full of them! We can’t wait to see your games improve and your confidence soar. And remember… if you make a birdie, don’t forget to tweet about it! Let’s tee off on this awesome journey together! Dylan Gouverneur General Manager, Golf Village Centurion
Welcome to our new Ladies Club Program! It’s our time to give our members our all. Whether you’re new to golf and just picking up a club for the first time, or you have a few more miles in your golf shoes, we are here to help you grow your game, build confidence, and make friends to play golf with. Gilloolys Golf Village is a world-class facility where you can practice and refine these skills. We have everything you need to improve, covering areas such as Driver and long game, Short game, Bunkers, and Putting. This is your chance to meet a community of like-minded ladies who share your passion for the game of golf. You will start your journey at our facility and progress to playing on the golf course! The coaches from all facilities and Tamika are looking forward to seeing you and meeting all new members. We, the Golf Village Gilloolys team, are truly looking forward to witnessing your
I’m really excited to be part of this next chapter at The World of Golf. Our women’s community is growing fast, and it’s amazing to see the energy and support all around. The addition of the Fitness Masterclass to the 12-week Ladies Club programme is all about feeling good, moving your body, clearing your mind, and connecting with others. Golf is a great way to stay active and mentally strong, and when you add a group of like-minded women, it becomes something truly special. The World of Golf is a space to grow, have fun, and feel empowered. To everyone joining us: welcome! This programme is here to boost your game, your health, and your confidence. I can’t wait to support you and celebrate all the wins, big and small,
along the way. Leroy Fourie Head of Strength and Conditioning, The World of Golf
General Manager, The World of Golf
growth and hearing the stories of how your golf journey is progressing. Louis Thornhill General Manager, Golf Village Gilloolys
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THANKS FROM OUR CEO Making friends, getting to know them and helping them play better golf more often is our core purpose and north star. Being able to provide an environment that is Fun, Friendly and Unintimidating has been paramount to us being like minded individuals, foster relationships, grow their networks and build confidence both on the golf course and in the boardroom. We are extremely privileged to be in a position where we can so positively impact the lives
of others. Welcome to your new home away from home and I hope you enjoy this journey as much as we enjoy being of service to you. Daniel Egdes CEO | MoreCorp Membership
“Making friends, getting to know them and helping them play better golf more often”
able to grow this beautiful game from day 1. Growing participation levels, enabling golfers to have more fun, score
personal bests and get greater enjoyment on their golfing journey. The Ladies Club is of huge importance to us and something very close to our hearts. Introducing women to the game of golf in an environment suited to them with a hand holding, unintimidating approach for all skill levels. Developing and fostering a community where women feel welcomed and heard. Enabling women to connect with
Daniel Egdes
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PUTTING 101: Your Simple Guide to Putting
Your Special Club: The Putter within the game” on the green. Our goal is always to get that ball into the hole in two putts or less! Sometimes, you might even putt from the fringe, which is just the short grass right next to the green. For putting, you’ll use a club called a putter. It’s specially designed with a flat face, perfect for gently rolling the ball smoothly along the green, directly towards the hole. Think of it as your magic wand for getting the ball in! Alright, let’s talk about putting! This is where you finish each hole and complete your score – it’s often called “the game
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Getting Ready to Putt: Your Simple Setup
I. Your Grip: Holding Your Putter • Relaxed is Best: Imagine how tightly you’d hold a feather – that’s the kind of light, relaxed grip we want for putting. On a scale of 1 to 10, aim for about a 4 out of 10 for tension. Too much tension means you lose that gentle “feel” for the ball, and feel is so important in putting! • Hands Together: Focus on keeping your palms facing each other. This helps your hands work together as one stable unit, preventing any wobbly movements. II. Aiming: Picking Your Path • Read the Green: Before you even think about swinging, take a moment to “read” the green. Look at the subtle slopes and curves to figure out if the ball will roll straight or “break” (curve) towards the hole. Greens are rarely perfectly flat, and that’s part of the fun! • Aim Smart (For Curves): If the green slopes, you’ll aim your putter face slightly to the “high side” of the hole. Then, gravity will gently pull your ball back down, making it curve perfectly into the hole. • Line Up Perfectly: Your putter face and your body need to line up perfectly parallel to where you want the ball to start rolling. This helps you send the ball exactly on your chosen path.
Grip
• Putter Face: Aim it straight at that starting spot you picked on the green. • Your Body: Your feet and body should be lined up parallel to that same path, usually just a little “inside” the ball’s intended line. • The Train Tracks Idea: Imagine your putter is on one train track (the outside one), pointing to where the ball will start. Your feet and body are on the other track (the inside one), running perfectly parallel. This mental picture helps keep everything straight and aligned.
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Your Stance & Body: Getting Stable A good, stable stance gives you a clear view and a consistent stroke. • Comfy Feet: Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart. This gives you a nice, balanced, and steady base for your swing. • Eyes Over the Ball: This is super important! Make sure your eyes are directly over the golf ball. This helps you see your putting line correctly and encourages a smooth, straight-back-and- through stroke.
Your Stroke: A Smooth Rocking Motion
Your putting stroke is different from a big swing – it’s all about smooth, controlled movement, like a gentle pendulum. • Shoulders & Arms Lead: Let your putting stroke be controlled mainly by your shoulders and arms. Imagine them moving together as one unit, like a pendulum swinging back and forth on a clock. • Keep Wrists Quiet: Try to keep your wrists very firm throughout the entire stroke. Don’t let them “flick” or break. Any extra wrist movement can make your putts inconsistent, so keep them locked in!
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Putting Basics: Your Keys to Lower Scores
These are the simple ideas that, once you get the hang of them, will truly transform your putting and help you lower your golf scores! • The Two-Putt Goal: For every hole, make it your mission to get your first putt close enough to the hole so you can comfortably tap it in with your second putt. Avoiding those frustrating three-putts is a game-changer! • Touch & Aim: These are the two most important skills in putting. “Touch” is your amazing ability to hit the ball with just the right amount of power for distance. “Aim” is about hitting it on your chosen line. These skills get better and better with practice and a little focused attention. • Master Short Putts: Spend extra time practicing putts from that crucial 3 to 5 feet range. Consistently sinking these short putts is your secret weapon! They’ll boost your confidence, ensure more two-putts, and really help trim those strokes off your total score!
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LONGER PUTTS & READING GREENS: TAKING THE NEXT STEP
As you get more comfortable, you’ll love learning to “read” greens even better and make those wonderful “lag putts” – which are long putts designed to get the ball close to the hole, even if it doesn’t go in. This will truly make your whole game shine! I. Types of Putts You’ll See Greens offer a fun variety of challenges. Generally, you’ll find five main types of putts: • Uphill: The hole is higher than your ball. • Downhill: The hole is lower than your ball. • Left-to-Right Curve: The green slopes, making the ball gently curve from left to right (for right-handed putters). • Right-to-Left Curve: The green slopes, making the ball curve from right to left (for right-handed putters). • The Occasional Straight Putt: These are a lovely little bonus when you find one! II. How to Read Your Surroundings • Look Around You: Always take a moment to look beyond just the straight line to the hole. Check the surrounding area of the green – can you spot a “high side” on either side of the hole compared to your ball? This helps you guess how much the ball will curve or “break” as it rolls. • Uphill vs. Downhill: It’s super important to figure out if the hole is higher or lower than your ball. • Uphill Putts: These will need a little more power and a firmer, more confident stroke to make sure the ball reaches the hole. • Downhill Putts: These will need less power. Your main focus here is on very gentle distance control, so you
don’t roll too far past the hole. Gravity is quite strong on these!
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Practice Drills: Keep Improving Between Lessons!
These fun drills are perfect for you to practice on your own between lessons. They’ll help you build that amazing feel, consistency, and ultimately, your confidence on the green. I. The 3ft & 5ft Railway Drill • Setup: On a practice putting green, lay two golf clubs or long sticks on the ground, perfectly parallel to each other, just a bit wider than your putter head. • How to Do It: Practice putting from 3 feet, then challenge yourself from 5 feet. Focus on keeping your putter head moving straight back and through, staying perfectly between these “rails.” This drill is fantastic for getting that consistent, straight stroke down pat – it’s fundamental for accurate putting. II. The 3ft & 5ft Clock Drill • Setup: Place 5 or 6 golf balls in a perfect circle around the hole at 3 feet. Once you’re feeling good there, make another circle of balls at 5 feet. • How to Do It: Try to sink as many putts as you can from each distance, moving around the hole like the hands on a clock. This drill builds incredible confidence in those important short putts from all sorts of angles, just like you’ll find on the course.
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III. Longer Putts (The Square/ Dice Drill) • Setup: Use four tees or small markers to make a square around the hole (imagine the • How to Do It: Begin 10 feet away with 5 balls. Your only goal is to stop all 5 balls inside that square. The exact line isn’t as important as getting the distance right here! • Keep Going: Then, challenge yourself by moving back in 5-foot steps (15ft, 20ft, 25ft, etc.) And repeat the drill. This drill is purely about developing that essential “touch” and distance control for longer putts – a super important skill for reaching your two-putt goals. hole is the center “5” on a dice). Start with a square about 2-3 feet wide. IV. Par = Two Putts Drill • Setup: Pick three different holes on the practice green. Ideally, choose one that slopes uphill, one that curves from left-to-right, and one that curves from right-to-left. This makes it feel like a real golf round! • How to Do It: Your goal for each hole is to successfully two-putt. Focus really hard on getting your first putt very close to the hole, then confidently tapping in the second. This drill truly simulates what you’ll face on the course and builds that smart, strategic mindset for consistent putting, preparing you for success out there!
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CHIPPING: Mastering the Chip Shot
Chipping is a vital short shot in golf, typically played from just off the green, or when the ball is up to about 20 meters away. Unlike putting, where the ball stays on the ground, a chip shot involves lifting the ball gently into the air. The ball then lands on the green and rolls out towards the hole, preparing for a straightforward putt. The Goal of Chipping: The main goal of chipping is to get the ball onto the green quickly, allowing it to roll close to the hole, and setting up an easy putt to finish.
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Clubs Used for Chipping: Your Lofted Friend For chipping, wedges are your go-to clubs. These are designed with higher lofts to help the ball get airborne. The right wedge helps control how high the ball flies and how much it rolls.
Here are the main wedges useful for chipping:
• Pitching Wedge (PW): Lowest loft (typically 44-48 degrees ). Great for lower flights and more roll. • Sand Wedge (SW): Medium loft (commonly 54-58 degrees ). A versatile club for medium height and moderate roll. • Lob Wedge (LW): Highest loft (usually 58-64 degrees ). Perfect for high shots that land softly with minimal roll. By choosing the right wedge, you can control your chip shot’s trajectory and roll, helping you get it closer to the hole!
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THE G.A.S.P. METHOD FOR CHIPPING: YOUR EASY SETUP GUIDE
This simple acronym, G.A.S.P., serves as a helpful reminder for the key setup fundamentals needed for a great chip shot. G - Grip • Standard Grip: The standard golf grip is used for chipping, maintaining consistency with a full swing. • Grip Down: To enhance control over the club, gripping down slightly on the handle (placing hands lower on the grip) is beneficial. A - Aim • Consider the Slope: Similar to putting, the slope of the green requires consideration. Since the ball will spend time rolling, compensating for the green’s contours is essential. • Club Face First: The club face should be aimed precisely at the intended landing spot on the green. • Body Parallel: The body should then align parallel to the club’s aim line. • Alignment Drill: For improved aim, place two clubs or alignment sticks on the ground like train tracks. The outer stick represents the target line (where the club face aims), and the inner stick represents the body line. • Hands Forward (Shaft Lean): Pushing the hands forward towards the target creates shaft lean. This aids in consistent striking and ensures the ball lifts off the ground correctly.
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S - Stance • Feet Closer: The feet are positioned closer together, with a stance narrower than shoulder-width apart. • Weight Forward: Weight should favor the lead leg, with a slight lean towards the target (a 60/40 split, with more weight on the front foot, is a good starting point). This encourages hitting down on the ball, allowing it to roll up the club face and lift. P - Posture • Bend from Hips: The body bends forward at the hips, maintaining a straight back. • Arms Hang Naturally: Arms are allowed to hang down naturally. This position results in a feeling of being slightly closer to the ball compared to a full swing.
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Before executing a chip shot, a quick review of these key points can improve consistency: • Narrow stance • Ball slightly back (in the stance) • Weight forward (on the lead leg) • Hands ahead (of the ball, creating shaft lean) • Still head (through impact) Chipping Checkpoints: A Quick Glance Before You Swing
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Practice Drills for Better Chipping: Building Skill and Confidence
Regular practice with these drills helps improve chipping consistency and control.
I. Towel Drill • Setup: Place a towel a few feet onto the green. • Execution: Attempt to land chip shots directly onto the towel. This drill is effective for developing distance control and accuracy in the landing spot. II. Bucket Chip • Setup: Set a bucket a short distance away. • Execution: Practice chipping balls into the bucket. This drill enhances aim and trajectory control. III. Trail Foot Back • Setup: Position the trail foot (back foot) slightly behind the body. • Execution: This setup naturally encourages weight to remain forward on the lead leg and lean towards the target through the swing, promoting proper contact. IV. Shaft Extension Drill • Setup: Extend an alignment stick or a spare shaft through the lead side of the grip, pointing towards the lead hip. • Execution: This helps prevent excessive wrist movement through impact, contributing to a more stable club face and consistent strikes.
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V. Distance Control Tees • Setup: Place tees in a circle with a 6-foot radius around the hole. • Execution: Practice chipping to stop the ball between these tees. This drill focuses intensely on precise distance control, a critical aspect of effective chipping.
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SWING: Building Your Foundation
The golf swing is a full motion used to hit the ball with maximum distance and accuracy. It’s a coordinated movement that, when done correctly, feels effortless. In this section, we’ll break down the fundamental setup and motion to help you build a solid foundation for your swing.
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The G.A.S.P. Method: Your Setup Checklist A consistent setup is the cornerstone of a consistent swing. Remember the G.A.S.P. method: • G - Grip: • Hold the club with the same grip you’ve been using from chipping, but your hands will be positioned slightly higher on the handle. • Maintain a relaxed grip; avoid tension. • (Refer to your manual’s image showing knuckle position for the standard grip.) • When you set up to the ball, ensure your shoulders, hips, knees, and feet are all aligned parallel to your target line. • (Use two alignment sticks on the ground to demonstrate this: one pointing at the target, and • A - Aim:
one parallel to it where your feet should be. This is like the “Railway Drill” for your body.)
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S - Stance: • For iron play, your feet should be approximately shoulder-width apart. • For woods and drivers, your stance will be slightly wider than shoulder-width. • Ball Position: •
For short to mid-irons (PW, 9, 8, 7-iron), the ball should be positioned in the center of your stance. As clubs get longer (from 7-iron upwards), the ball position will move incrementally half a ball rotation forward towards your front foot for each longer club.
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P - Posture: • Keep your back as straight as possible to avoid a hunched position; bend primarily from your hips. • Your knees should be slightly flexed, providing athletic readiness. • Your balance should be equally distributed 50/50 between your feet, and you should feel balanced on the balls of your feet (not too much in towards your toes or heels).
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Effortless Technique: The Core of the Swing
The golf swing should feel like an effortless motion. We aim to avoid any tension, as the natural rotational movement of your body is efficient enough to swing through the ball and get it in the air. • Think Rotation, Not Force: Imagine spreading your arms out like wings and rotating your body as if you’re making “helicopters.” This analogy helps visualize the rotational movement we’re trying to implement in the swing.
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• Strike First, Then Distance: Your primary goal in the early stages is to make solid strike/contact with the ball and get it consistently in the air. Once you achieve consistent contact, we can then build on adding distance.
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THE SWING IN SIMPLE STEPS
Although there are many moving parts, the golf swing, from setting up to being ready to start, can be simplified:
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1. Swing Back:
The club is taken back, rotating your shoulders and hips away from the target, with limited sideways movement and maintaining head stability.
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2. Swing Down: A controlled acceleration towards the ball, with your weight shifting towards your target.
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3. Strike the Ball: Make contact with the ball.
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4. Follow-through: The swing continues after impact, ending with a balanced finish.
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Make sure every practice session counts! It should always be about quality over quantity. • Measure Your Progress: Use the Inrange app to measure your progress. Whether you’re “dialing in distances” with open practice to see how far you hit each shot, or doing “target practice,” “shrinking target,” or “long drive” challenges, the app helps measure your progress and challenges you to improve next time. • Inrange Handicap: You will also get an Inrange handicap. This is another fantastic way to measure your progress; as your Inrange handicap comes down, it signifies that your skill level and ability have improved, leading to more fun on the golf course! Practice with Purpose: Quality Over Quantity
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When you’re starting out, your main goal should be consistent contact and getting the ball in the air. • Practice with a Purpose: Take 10 balls at a time and set a specific goal. For example, aim to get 3 out of 10 balls consistently in the air, or 5 out of 10. This turns practice into a focused exercise rather than just hitting balls aimlessly. Once you achieve your desired goal, increase the percentage to strive for even higher consistency! Beginner’s Goal: Contact & Airtime
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PITCHING: It’s All About Those High Shots and Soft Landings
Why Use a Pitch Shot? means the ball flies higher and lands softer on the green, often stopping much faster than a chip. The pitch shot is your secret weapon for those tricky distances between a short chip and a full swing, typically ranging from 20 to 90 meters. Think of it as your aerial assault. You’ll usually pull out a pitch shot when you need to clear obstacles like bunkers, thick rough, or even water hazards. The magic of the pitch shot is its higher trajectory, which
• To clear trouble:
Bunkers, deep rough, water.
• For a softer landing:
The ball will fly higher and have more spin, helping it stop quicker on the green.
• When you need more distance control than a chip can offer, but less power than a full swing.
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Choosing Your Club
For pitch shots, you’ll reach for your wedges. These clubs are specifically designed with higher lofts to get the ball up in the air.
Here are the wedges you might use:
• Lob Wedge (LW): Around 60 degrees of loft – great for very high, soft shots. • Sand Wedge (SW): Around 56 degrees of loft – versatile for both bunkers and pitch shots. • Gap Wedge (GW): Around 50-52 degrees of loft – fills the “gap” between your pitching wedge and sand wedge. • Pitching Wedge (PW): Typically 44-48 degrees of loft – your go-to for many standard pitch shots. Your club choice depends on the distance you need the ball to travel and the height you want it to achieve. The more loft, the higher the ball will fly and the shorter it will go with the same swing effort.
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Setting Up for Success
Just like baking a perfect cake, a great pitch shot starts with the right ingredients in your setup.
Your Grip
• Neutral Hold: You’ll use the same neutral grip you use for your full swing. • Quick Check: Make sure you can see two knuckles on your lead hand (the one closest to the target) when you look down. • Hands Together: Always ensure your hands are securely joined, whether you use a 10-finger grip or an interlock grip. • Finger First: Your grip should start in your fingers and flow into the palm of your lead hand. (Imagine a picture showing this proper grip.) • Pressure & Control: Keep your grip pressure firm but not tight – think a 4 or 5 out of 10. For extra control and feel on these shorter shots, you can grip down slightly lower on the club’s handle. (Imagine a picture showing gripping down.) • Hands Ahead (Shaft Lean): Gently push your hands and the club handle slightly forward towards your target. This creates what we call “shaft lean” and helps you hit down on the ball, leading to more consistent contact and a clean strike.
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Aiming True
• Clubface to Target: Your clubface should be aimed directly at your intended target. • Body Parallel: Your feet and body line should be parallel to the inside of your target line, like a railway track. (Imagine a picture demonstrating this setup with alignment sticks like train tracks.)
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Stance, Posture & Technique Now that you’re gripped and aimed, let’s get your body ready to make that perfect pitching motion.
Your Stance
• Narrower Base: For pitch shots, it’s usually best to have a narrower stance than your full swing. About shoulder- width apart is also perfectly acceptable and provides a solid base. • Ball Position: Place the ball in the middle of your stance. (Imagine a picture showing the ball in the middle of a slightly narrower stance.)
Your Posture
• Bend from Hips: Once you’ve set your stance, bend forward from your waist, maintaining a straight spine angle. • Soft Knees: Introduce a slight flex or “softness” in your knees. This helps you stay
athletic and balanced throughout the swing.
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The Pitching Technique Unlike a chip where wrist movement is minimal, the pitch shot introduces more rotational movement of your body. This means your torso will turn back and through. • Swing Length = Distance: The length of your backswing is what determines how far the ball will travel. We often use a “clock system” as a guide: • 8 o’clock position: For shorter pitch shots. (Imagine a picture showing the club pointing back to 8 o’clock.) • 9 o’clock position: For medium-range pitches. (Imagine a picture showing the club pointing back to 9 o’clock.) • 10 o’clock position: For longer pitch shots, approaching a three-quarter swing. (Imagine a picture showing the club pointing back to 10 o’clock.)
• Wrist Hinge: As you take the club back, you’ll introduce a slight wrist hinge. This helps create power and height. (Imagine a picture showing the wrist hinge at the top of the backswing.) • Accelerate Through Impact: In your downswing, focus on accelerating smoothly through impact. Don’t slow down! • Mid to Three-Quarter Follow Through: Your follow-through will be shorter than a full swing – aiming for a mid to three-quarter finish, letting your body naturally turn towards the target.
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Practice & Drills for Pitching Mastery Practice makes perfect, and our facilities are designed to help you dial in your pitch shots.
Ideal Practice Spots
• The Supersport World of Pitching is your ultimate playground to work on your distance control with all your different wedges. It’s the ideal place to truly “dial in” how far each club goes with different swing lengths.
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Effective Drills
• Vary Your Clubs: Pick a specific distance (e.g., 50 meters). Now, try hitting that distance with your Pitching Wedge, then your Gap Wedge, and then your Sand Wedge. Notice how the ball flies differently (trajectory) with each club, even though you’re aiming for the same distance. This teaches you versatility. • The 10-Ball Challenge: Choose a specific target or distance on the practice range. Take 10 balls and challenge yourself to see how many you can land directly on or very close to your chosen target. Track your progress!
• The Ultimate Short Game Test: Wedge & Putt Course: • Take your practice to the real course at our dedicated Wedge & Putt Course. • The goal here is to test your “greens in regulation” for your short game. Out of the 9 holes, how many times can you get your ball on the green from the tee shot? • This course provides a holistic short game practice, as you’ll also likely encounter situations requiring bunker shots, delicate chips, and crucial putts to finish off each hole. It’s the closest thing to real course play for your short game.
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GOLF WARM-UP & SWING MOBILITY SESSION
Chipping Checkpoints (Quick Glance)
This session is designed to help you prepare your body for better golf. By improving your mobility, warming up key muscle groups, and reinforcing good swing mechanics, you can enhance your performance and significantly reduce your risk of injury on the course.
Estimated Duration: Approximately 85 minutes
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1. Getting Started: Introduction & Briefing (10 minutes) • Welcome & Session Overview (5 min): We’ll kick things off by outlining the session’s core goals: • Getting your body ready to move. • Improving overall mobility. • Connecting better movement directly to your golf swing. We’ll emphasize how these steps are crucial for injury prevention and boosting your performance. • Your Check-In (5 min): This is your chance to share! Feel free to mention any existing injuries, areas where you feel stiff, or specific mobility challenges you’re experiencing.
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3. Targeted Swing Mobility (20 minutes)
This section focuses on movements crucial for your golf swing.
• Upper Back & Hip Drills (10 min): • Cat-Cow Stretch: Perform 10 repetitions to articulate your spine. • Open Book Stretch: Complete 10 repetitions per side to improve thoracic rotation. • World’s Greatest Stretch: Do 5 repetitions per side for comprehensive hip and spine mobility. • 90/90 Hip Rotations: Perform 10 repetitions per side to enhance hip internal and external rotation. • Golf-Specific Rotation Mobility (10 min): • Split Stance Rotations (with club): Use a golf club for 10 repetitions per side to practice rotational control. • Lunge with Rotation: Perform 5 repetitions per side, twisting your torso over your lead leg.
• Standing Club Rotations: Complete 10 repetitions, focusing on upper body rotation while keeping your lower body stable. • Pallof Press with Rotation (banded):
Optional (if you have a resistance band). Do 8
repetitions per side to build core stability with rotation.
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4. Swing Prep & Tempo Drills (15 minutes)
5. Integrated Swing Mechanics & Short Game (25 minutes) • Speed Ladder or Club Swings with Tempo Change (5 min): • Practice swings from light to medium to near full speed, paying attention to controlled acceleration. • Practice Swings (No Ball): • Take 10 half swings, then 10 full swings, focusing on tempo, balance, and a smooth transition. • Mirror or Partner Feedback (5 min): • Use a mirror to observe and correct your posture and rotation patterns, or have a partner offer constructive feedback. • Full Swing Mechanics (15 min): • Start hitting actual golf balls, beginning with wedges and progressing to mid-irons. • Focus on achieving fluidity, maintaining balance, and driving your swing through mobility-driven rotation. • Optional: Try constraint drills like hitting with your feet together or using only your trail arm to isolate movements. • Short Game Activation (10 min): • Practice your chipping and pitching. • Emphasize good posture, a proper hip hinge, and effective upper/lower body separation in your short game shots.
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6. Cooldown & Reflection (5 minutes)
• Stretch & Reset (3 min): • Gently stretch your hamstrings (seated or standing) and quads (standing). • Perform shoulder rolls and neck mobility exercises. • Practice deep breathing techniques like Box Breathing or the 4-7-8 method to aid relaxation. • Debrief & Takeaway (2 min): • Reflect on how your body feels after the session. • Identify one key drill or movement you found most beneficial to incorporate before every round.
Key Equipment You’ll Need:
• Golf club(s) • Resistance bands (optional)
• Yoga mat or soft ground • Mirror or coaching partner (optional)
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THE GOLFER’S LEXICON: Speak the Game essential terminology and keywords you’ll use to understand and discuss the game with confidence. General Golf Terms • Course: The entire area where golf is played, including fairways, greens, hazards, and rough. • Hole: The physical cup in the ground where the ball is aimed, and also refers to the entire section of the course from tee to green. • Tee Box (or Teeing Ground): The designated area where you start each hole. Whether you’re new to the greens or a seasoned player, mastering golf’s language is key. This guide introduces • Fairway: The mown, well-maintained area of grass between the tee box and the green, designed for good ball lies. • Rough: The longer, less manicured grass bordering the fairways and greens, making shots more challenging. • Green: The area of very short, finely cut grass surrounding the hole, where putting takes place. • Hazard: An area on the course designed to be difficult, such as a bunker (sand trap) or a water hazard. • Par: The number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to take to complete a hole or an entire course. • Albatross (or Double Eagle): Three strokes under par on a hole (very rare, usually a hole-in-one on a par 4, or a two on a par 5). • Bogey: One stroke over par on a hole. • Double Bogey: Two strokes over par on a hole. • Triple Bogey: Three strokes over par on a hole. • Holing Out: The act of getting the ball into the hole, completing the play of that hole. • Fore!: A warning shouted loudly to alert others that a golf ball is heading in their direction. • Divot: A piece of turf removed from the ground by the club during a swing. • Mulligan: (Informal) A “do-over” shot, usually taken after a poor shot, without counting the stroke. Not allowed in official play. • Handicap: A numerical measure of a golfer’s ability, used to allow players of different skill levels to compete fairly. • Swing: The entire motion a golfer makes to hit the ball. • Birdie: One stroke under par on a hole. • Eagle : Two strokes under par on a hole.
• Club: The equipment used to hit the golf ball. Different clubs are used for different types of shots and distances. • Loft: The angle of a club’s face, which determines how high and far the ball will fly. Terms from the Ladies Club Manual Chapters Putting Terms (from “Putting 101”) • Putter: The specific club used to roll the ball on the green. • Fringe: The short grass immediately surrounding the green. • Reading the Green: The process of analyzing the slopes, contours, and grain of the green to predict how the ball will roll towards the hole. • Break: The amount a putt will curve due to the slope of the green. • Lag Putt: A long putt designed to get the ball close to the hole, rather than necessarily sinking it. • Two-Putt: Finishing a hole by taking only two putts on the green. • Touch: The feel or sensitivity a golfer has for controlling the distance of a putt. • Aim: The ability to consistently align the putter face and body towards the intended target line. • Stroke: The motion of the putter during putting. • Uphill Putt: A putt where the hole is at a higher elevation than the ball. • Downhill Putt: A putt where the hole is at a lower elevation than the ball. • Railway Drill: A practice drill using two parallel clubs to help maintain a straight putting stroke.
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THE GOLFER’S LEXICON: Speak the Game • Clock Drill: A practice drill involving putting from various points around the hole at set distances. • Square/Dice Drill: A practice drill using tees to form a square around the hole for distance control. • Par = Two Putts Drill: A practice drill focused on consistently two-putting different types of holes on the practice green. Chipping Terms (from “Chipping: Mastering the Chip Shot”) • Chip Shot: A short shot played from just off the green (up to ~20 meters), designed to get the ball airborne briefly, land on the green, and roll towards the hole. • Wedges: A category of clubs with high lofts (e.g., Pitching Wedge, Sand Wedge, Lob Wedge) used for short shots like chips and pitches. • Pitching Wedge (PW): A wedge with lower loft, used for chips that need more roll. • Sand Wedge (SW): A versatile wedge often used for chips, with moderate loft. • Lob Wedge (LW): A wedge with the highest loft, used for chips that need to fly high and stop quickly. • Grip Down: Holding the club lower on the handle for more control on shorter shots. • Shaft Lean: When the club shaft is angled slightly forward towards the target at address, promoting a downward strike. • Weight Forward: Shifting more body weight onto the lead leg during the setup for a chip shot. • Towel Drill: A chipping practice drill where you aim to land the ball on a towel for distance control. • Bucket Chip: A chipping practice drill where you aim to chip balls into a bucket for accuracy. • Trail Foot Back: A chipping setup adjustment where the back foot is slightly behind the body to encourage weight forward. • Shaft Extension Drill: A chipping practice drill using an alignment stick to prevent excessive wrist movement. • Distance Control Tees: A chipping practice drill using tees to define a landing area for precise distance control. • G.A.S.P. Method: A helpful acronym for the key setup fundamentals in chipping: Grip, Aim, Stance, Posture. • Standard Grip (Chipping): The typical way of holding the golf club, used for chipping to maintain consistency.
• Club Face First (Aiming): The technique of aiming the club face at your target first, before aligning your body. • Body Parallel (Aiming): Aligning your feet and body to run parallel to the line your club face is aimed on. • Alignment Drill (Chipping): A practice method using sticks or clubs on the ground to help ensure your aim and body are correctly aligned. • Hands Forward (Chipping): Positioning your hands slightly ahead of the ball at address, which helps create shaft lean for a clean strike. • Feet Closer (Stance): Taking a narrower stance (feet closer together) than a full swing for better control in chipping. • Bend from Hips (Posture): Bending forward from your waist while keeping your back straight to get into the correct chipping posture. • Arms Hang Naturally (Posture): Allowing your arms to hang freely from your shoulders, contributing to a relaxed and proper chipping setup. • Minimize Wrist Movement (Chipping): Keeping your wrists firm and still throughout the chipping stroke to ensure consistency.
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THE GOLFER’S LEXICON: Speak the Game • Shoulders & Arms Lead (Chipping): Using your shoulders and arms to move the club together as one unit, like a pendulum, for a smooth chipping motion. • Stable Lower Body (Chipping): Keeping your hips and legs quiet and still during the chipping swing to maintain balance and control. • Narrow Stance (Chipping Checkpoint): A quick reminder to ensure your feet are closer together for a chip. • Ball Slightly Back (Chipping Checkpoint): A quick reminder to position the ball closer to your back foot in your stance. • Hands Ahead (Chipping Checkpoint): A quick reminder to ensure your hands are positioned forward of the ball at address. • Still Head (Chipping Checkpoint): A quick reminder to keep your head steady and still throughout the chipping stroke.
• Downswing: The part of the swing where the club moves from the top of the backswing towards the ball. • Impact: The moment the clubface strikes the ball. • Follow-through: The continuation of the swing after impact, ending in a balanced finish. • Contact/Strike: The quality of the clubface hitting the ball. • Tension: Unwanted tightness in the body during the swing, which can hinder fluid motion. • Rotation: The turning movement of the body (shoulders, hips) during the swing. • Inrange App: A technology used to track and measure progress during practice sessions. • Inrange Handicap: A measure of skill level based on performance on the Inrange app. Pitching Terminology • Pitching: A shot played from a relatively short distance to the green, typically involving a higher trajectory and less roll than a chip, designed to land softly and stop near the hole. • Clock System: A method used to control the length of your backswing (and thus the distance of your pitch shot) by imagining your lead arm
Swing Terminology
• Swing: The entire motion a golfer makes to hit the ball. • Grip: The way a golfer holds the club. • Aim: The direction the clubface and body are pointed at address. • Stance: The position of the feet and body at address. • Posture: The body’s alignment and angles at address. • Backswing: The initial part of the swing where the club moves away from the target.
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pointing to specific “hours” on a clock face (e.g., 8 o’clock, 9 o’clock, 10 o’clock).
• Backswing: The initial part of the swing where the club moves away from the target, setting up the downswing. In pitching, its length is crucial for distance control. • Target: The specific spot on the green or near the hole where you intend for your ball to land. • Control: The ability to consistently hit the ball with the desired trajectory, distance, and direction, especially important in pitching. • Distance: How far the ball travels from impact to its final resting place. In pitching, this is precisely controlled by swing length. • Airtime: The duration the golf ball spends in the air during its flight. Pitches typically have more airtime than chips. • Roll: The distance the ball travels on the ground after landing. Pitches are designed to have less roll than chips. • Lead Arm: For a right-handed golfer, this is the left arm; for a left-handed golfer, it’s the right arm. Its position in the backswing is key to the Clock System. • Impact: The precise moment the clubface makes contact with the golf ball. Consistent impact is vital for predictable pitch shots.
circles or leg swings, that increase your joints’ range of motion and warm up muscles, essential for a fluid and powerful golf swing. • Thoracic Twist: The rotational movement capacity of your upper back (thoracic spine), which is a key component for achieving a full and efficient golf swing turn. • Hip Power: The ability of your hips to generate
force and rotate effectively, providing the foundational power for your golf swing and contributing to overall stability.
• Swing Tempo: The rhythm and pacing of your golf swing, from the takeaway to the finish, which can be improved through controlled and consistent practice movements during fitness sessions. • Mind-Body Connection: The coordinated relationship between your thoughts, emotions, and physical actions, crucial for maintaining focus, managing pressure, and executing shots effectively on the golf course. • Injury Prevention: Proactive measures and exercises aimed at strengthening and increasing the flexibility of muscles and joints, thereby reducing the likelihood of golf-related strains or injuries.
Fitness & Wellness Terminology
• Body Readiness: The state of preparing your body through gentle movements and warm-ups to optimize performance and reduce injury risk before a golf swing or any physical activity. • Dynamic Mobility: Active movements, like arm
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WELL DONE ON COMPLETING WEEK 5: FITNESS / WELLNESS We hope you enjoyed the Fitness & Wellness sessions this week and are already feeling the benefits of enhanced physical conditioning for your golf game and overall wellbeing. Your dedication to a holistic approach is truly paying off! We can’t wait to see you next week for Week 6: Bunkers, where you’ll learn how to master those sandy situations and confidently get out of trouble. Remember to keep practicing at any of our fantastic Golf Leisure Parks: World of Golf, Golf Village Gilloolys, or Golf Village Centurion! 56
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