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June Is A Busy Golf Month in Indiana Welcome to the June issue of the Indiana Golf Journal. Without a doubt, this is probably the busiest month of the year for golf in Indiana. With school out for the summer, golf courses in Indiana are busy with junior golf tournaments. The full 2022 schedule for the Howard Bailey Junior Golf Tour can be found at indianagolf.org. With expanded daylight hours, many golfers are taking advantage of the extra daylight to enjoy golf late in the afternoon or early evening. Plus, local league play is alive and well for adults. Enjoy your time in pursuit of Old Man Par! If you live in central Indiana, you should be aware of the Gr8Golf Club Card. In recent years, it has been a very popular item for frequent golfers and it helps promote many of the smaller golf courses in the greater Indianapolis area. Check out this link from WISH-TV in Indianapolis for details: https://www.wishtv.com/ sign-up-for-the-gr8-golf-club/ And, speaking of WISH-TV, it is the official television partner for this year 500 Festival Chairman’s Cup annual golf outing in October. This golf fundraiser is set for Tuesday, October 11 at Prairie View GC in Carmel. Save that date on your calendar if you want to play golf at a great course for a great cause. Many thanks to the news producers at WXIN-TV and WISH-TV in Indianapolis for the chance to be a guest on their stations recently where I was interviewed about the launch of the Indiana Golf Journal. Back on Memorial Day morning, I was interviewed on WXIN’s “Fox 59 Morning News” and on June 1, I was appeared on WISH’s “Life.Style. Live!” Finally, if you have time to watch the future stars of golf in Indiana, make plans to attend the 85th annual Indiana High School Boys State Golf Finals, as conducted by the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA). This two-day IHSAA event is scheduled for June 14-15 at the Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel. Enjoy golf this summer in the great state of Indiana! Mike May, Editor in Chief MIKE MAY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SUBSCRIBE Back 9 Media Group Also Publishes: Ohio Golf Journal Michigan Golf Journal Back 9 Report Indiana Golf Journal
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Indiana Golf Journal is Published By Back 9 Media Group Publisher: Fred Altvater, USGTF Teaching Professional Advertise with Indiana Golf Journal, Contact us for more information Be sure to take advantage of the links to social media, videos and other content provided within the articles 21 FIND INSIDE 10 15 18 24 U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance is Helping Physically Disabled Across the World History Surrounds 122nd U.S. Open at Brookline Len Ziehm Book Review: Tiger & Phil Father’s Day Gifts for a Golfing Dad The Warren Golf Course: Come Wake Up the Echoes of Notre Dame 06 10 13 15 18 Indiana’s Dream 18: Holes 10, 11, AND 12 Open Championship Preview: The Sands of St. Andrews Marking the Golf Ball: What Can Be Used & How To Do It Pros 4 Kids: A Stepping Stone to Playing Golf in Indiana Mobile, Alabama: An Ideal Destination for Stay and Play Golf 24 28 30 33 21 Our Contributors Decked Out In White Wines Titleist Introduces NEW Tour Speed & Tour Soft Picture of the Month Benefits of a Yearly Wellness Exam Our Favorite Videos 40 38 34 35 36 41 Indiana Golf Journal
The U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) is a national coalition of 40 adaptive golf organizations with one U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance is Helping Physically Disabled Across the World They modify the rules and equipment to fit each individual need to allow people with disabilities to become involved. There are several benefits for the physically impaired to take up golf. The swing can improve balance, as well as hand-eye coordination. It can improve decision making, increases endurance, as well as range of motion. Being involved in a physical activity, like golf, builds strength, improves self-esteem, plus as one of the USAGA members told us, “being out there makes me feel normal.” mission, “to make playing golf a reality for 20 million physically disabled individuals who want to play.” Through the USAGA, member associations work together to conduct a series of tournaments, provide instruction and serve individuals across all disability types. Regardless of current health, physical, mental, sensory capability and wellbeing of the individual, the USAGA introduces the game and encourages everyone to play. Indiana Golf Journal
According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 19% of the population has some type of disability. In a study conducted by Indiana and Clemson Universities: • 10% of persons with a disability play golf. • 22% of those with disabilities played golf before incurring their disability but are not playing now. • 35% of individuals with disabilities are interested in learning but are not currently playing golf. The study also identified key factors why those 35 percent would like to play, but are not: • 33% are uncomfortable playing in front of others. • 31% believed that the course staff would not know how to assist them. • 36%said that they needed a better understanding of the fundamentals of golf. golf tournaments around the country that culminate with the National Adaptive Golf Association’s (NAGA) National Amputee & Disabled Golf Championships and the 32nd NAGA National Senior Amputee Golf Championship that will be held October 24th28th at Celebration Golf Club in Celebration, Florida. The USAGA works with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to assign a fair handicap rating system that takes into account the individual • 38% stated a need for lessons specific to their disability. Instruction With the instruction available through the USAGA member organizations, they are trying to meet these concerns. USAGA AdaptiveGolf coachesworkwith participants on fundamentals such as balance, posture, setup and swing path. USAGA clinics use regular and adapted golf equipment to best fit the needs and abilities of the participants. A list of instructional clinics can be found at the USAGA website by clicking on the Clinics tab. Note to Golf Instructors: if you would like to become more involved and help teach physically disabled golfers, learn more by contacting USAGA’s Director of Golf Operations, Jonathan Snyder, at jsnyder@ usaga.org Competition The U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance hosts a series of
athlete’s particular disability. As a result, USAGA has identified and defined 14 different sport classes by which golfers with disabilities are ranked. The USAGA Golf Ranking System (USAGR™) allows equitable scoring at USAGA sanctioned events. From their annual series of tournaments each year the top players are recognized, and national para-golf teams are chosen for international competitions. matches being held biennially. The 2022 Cairns Cup was just completed, May 7-14 at the Seve Ballesteros designed Shire Club in London, England. The Ryder Cup style format includes team and singles matches. Team USA prevailed for the win, but that is not the most important thing in this golf tournament. Two 16-man teams comprised of physically disabled golfers came together in a friendly competition. All the competitors play hard but are happy to be involved and to compete. To watch a promotional video about the Cairns Cup click here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=vWfBtw_q3uY The 2024 Cairns Cup will be held at The Fortress Golf Club in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Golfers come in all shapes, sizes and abilities. The USAGA is working to provide a place for individuals with disabilities a chance to learn, compete and enjoy an athletic endeavor. A Disability is NOT Inability! The Carins Cup: A Disability is Not Inability The Cairns Cup is one such international golf tournament featuring serious golf competition for physically challenged golfers. It sprang from the 2018 Phoenix Cup, which was held in Florida. Billy Cairns was a member of the European Team, but unfortunately died soon after arriving in Florida for the competition. The emotions created by his death and the camaraderie between the two sides led to the Indiana Golf Journal
The U.S. Open will be held June 16-19 at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts near Boston. This historic club hosted the 1913 U.S. Open won by a 20-yearold amateur Francis Ouimet, when he outdueled the great Harry Vardon and Ted Ray. Seeing this son of immigrants, successfully defeating two of the game’s greats, on a course reserved for the upper class, ignited a huge golf boom in this country. Ouimet’s victory is considered one of the greatest upsets in the history of sport andwas elegantly History Surrounds 122nd U.S. Open at Brookline By Fred Altvater This is the 13th time that the number of entries exceeded 9,000. Entries were accepted from golfers in all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia and 79 foreign countries. Jon Rahm won this event last year at Torrey Pines in California. He is currently ranked No. 2 in the world, behind Scott Scheffler, who won the Masters Tournament in April. Other fully exempt players include 11 past champions, Bryson DeChambeau (2020), JimFuryk (2003), Dustin Johnson brought to the big screen in the movie, “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” This will be the 122nd U.S. Open Championship hosted by the United States Golf Association, which first began in 1895 in Newport, Rhode Island, with England’s Horace Rawlins getting the win. Any golfer with a handicap index of 1.4 or less is welcome to qualify for the U.S. Open. Only 48 players are fully exempt into the 2022 tournament. With a total field of 156 golfers, 9,265 hopefuls submitted entries to qualify for the remaining spots, including a couple of past champions, Graeme McDowell and Lucas Glover. Local qualifiers have already been held at 109 courses in the U.S. and Canada. Two final qualifiers were held in Dallas, Texas and in Japan on May 23. In addition, ten locations in Canada and the United States will host final qualifiers on June 6th. Indiana Golf Journal
(2016), Martin Kaymer (2014), Brooks Koepka (2017, 2018), Rory McIlroy (2011), Justin Rose (2013), Webb Simpson (2012), Jordan Spieth (2015), Gary Woodland (2019) and Tiger Woods (2000, 2002, 2008). The top 60 on the Official World Golf Ranking, as of May 23 and June 6 will also be fully exempt, plus anymultiplewinners of PGA Tour events that award a fullpoint allocation for the seasonending Tour Championship will also earn exemptions. The Country Club has hosted the U.S. Open three times previously, 1913, 1963 and 1988, with each requiring an 18-hole Monday playoff. In 1988, Curtis Strange won the It is rare that the general public is invited inside the gates at this exclusive private club. It should once again provide an excellent setting for the 122nd U.S. Open. first of his two consecutive U.S. Open titles, when he defeated Nick Faldo by four strokes. Both Ouimet (1913) and Julius Boros (1963) needed extra holes to hoist the U.S. Open Trophy. The Country Club is one of the original five founding member clubs of the USGA and will host its 17th USGA championship.
Len Ziehm Book Review: Tiger & Phil The bottom line is that `Tiger & Phil: Golf’s Most Fascinating Rivalry’ stands by itself. I’ll take issue with calling this, “golf’s most fascinating rivalry.” Having written about the sport for well over 50 years, I still lean a bit more towards Nelson versus Hogan, or Nicklaus versus Palmer. Both seemed to be more intense personal rivalries, than Woods versus Mickelson. Harig has nicely blended the careers of Woods and Mickelson into a very comprehensive and balanced report that begins when both were amateurs, plus it captures both the highs and lows as professionals. I was personally involved in many of those highs and lows, which made the book even more intriguing to me. I especially loved the reading about Mickelson’s building frustration through 46 major championship attempts, until he won his first major at the 2004 Masters. Harig’s account of the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst, with Phil once more relegated to runner-up behind Payne Stewart, but flying home for the birth of his At first, I felt bad for Bob Harig, a friend of mine, who authored the recently released `Tiger & Phil: Golf’s Most Fascinating Rivalry.’ Bob and I both grew up in the Chicago suburbs and became friends covering the pro golf scene for various media outlets. Publishing deadlines are tricky, and that meant he couldn’t include the most recent developments in the lives of these two great golfers. Tiger’s dramatic return to the 2022 Masters and successfully making the 36-hole cut, after his long layoff and recovery from his tragic auto accident, could not be included. Phil’s controversial stance and fall from PGA Tour grace involving the Saudi-backed golf tour and Phil’s efforts to leverage other players into joining the rival league, could also not be included. However, upon further reflection, I realized the lack of attention to those newsworthy items was not relevant. There will be much more to cover in the careers of both Woods and Mickelson, which will provide Harig with more than adequate material for a sequel. By Len Ziehm
first child the next day, was a touching moment in the book. Phil’s collapse on the final hole of the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot and ultimately handing the title to Geoff Ogilvy, illustrated Phil’s frustration of six runners-up in U.S. Open competition. It is still the only major championship that Phil has failed to win. As for Tiger, his flops in competition were few and far between, making his run of victories seem all the more staggering. The 2008 U.S. Open win in a playoff with Rocco Mediate at Torrey Pines, on a broken leg, is perhaps the most dramatic of them all. His story is not yet complete, whether you love him, or hate him, Woods’ numerous battles with off-course issues make him front page news every time he makes a comeback. Their personalities and backgrounds are as completely different as are their playing records. Both were less than spectacular in Ryder Cup play, a fact that has always puzzled me. While the exploits of both Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have been covered extensively by media over the years, Harig’s version of combining their careers into one book was a great idea. Both are still competing and there is still more to tell. Hopefully, Bob Harig will be one to do it the best. Find Bob Harig’s, “Tiger & Phil: Golf’s Most Fascinating Rivalry” on Amazon at: amzn. to/3LucxXn Indiana Golf Journal
Putting Arc Does your father struggle with the dreaded 3-Putt Syndrome? It is a malady that affects many golfers especially after raising children. A once confident young man with steady nerves and a smooth putting stroke becomes a mere shell of himself on the greens from the stresses of dealing with children. Not toworry, we have a cure for dear old dad. The Putting Arc has helped thousands of golfers improve their putting strokes, lower their scores and increase their enjoyment of the game. The Putting Arc is the number one training aid that helps groove a perfect putting stroke. Simply Father’s Day Gifts for a Golfing Dad follow the correct path and the hands, arms and shoulders rotate as one unit, which creates a square clubface through the stroke. Find them in golf shops around the country, or visit their website: https://theputtingarc.com/ By the way, Dad will be in a better mood when he gets home from the course, when you want to borrow the car, or a quick $20.
Gear Up Sportswear Does your dad need a little help with his apparel scripting when he heads to the course? Gear Up Sportswear can help with that. Gear Up Sportswear is the BEST Golf shirt on the market and guaranteed to never shrink, fade or wrinkle. They come in a wide variety of styles and sizes to fit every dad. Company owner, Terry Desmond designed a golf shirt for real men, plus the moms like them too. Visit their website today and order a couple to surprise your favorite golfing dad on Father’s Day. https://gearupsportswear.com/ SQAIRZ SQAIRZ Golf Shoes have been scientifically proven to create better balance and stability through the golf swing, which in turn provides more distance and accuracy on every shot. Six-time major champion Nick Faldo is a believer and wears them when he competes on the Champions Tour. For the third consecutive year Golf Digest named SQAIRZ the “Best Men’s Golf Shoe.” Since the company was founded in 2020, SQAIRZ has been named to Golf Digest’s list every year. Learn more about SQAIRZ from CEO Robert Winskowicz, in this Back 9 Report interview. Mou – insert rectangle for video Sepp Straka was wearing SQAIRZ golf shoes, when he won the Honda Classi c in February on the PGA TOUR. They will help your dad, too. Don’t forget to ENTER your Dad’s name to win a Collector’s Pair of SQAIRZ Golf Shoes signed by Sir Nick Faldo. Register Here: https:// michigangolfjournal.com/registercontest/ Indiana Golf Journal
Golf Lessons Are you tired of hearing your father complain about his lack of a competent golf game? Well, you can do something about it. Instead of buying a new club, balls or attire, give a gift certificate for a golf lesson, or two from a qualified golf teaching professional. Dad’s enjoyment will go up and you might just become his favorite child. If you’re located in southeast Michigan visit: https://toledoohiogolflessons.com/ Greens Fees Every dad wants to play more golf. The perfect gift for Father’s Day is to buy him a round on you. Your Dad’s favorite course will be happy to provide a gift card, or certificate for a round of golf. If you reallywant tomake dad happy, set aside the time to play with him. For any father spending a few hours on the golf course with his children, or grandchildren is a gift that will not soon be forgotten.
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The Warren Golf Course: Come Wake Up the Echoes of Notre Dame There’s more to the athletic scene on the campus of the University of Notre Dame than visiting ‘Touchdown Jesus,’ attending football games at Notre Dame Stadium, and watching basketball games inside the Joyce Center. In South Bend you’ll also find that Fighting Irish school spirit at The Warren Golf Course, which first opened for play in 2000. The course is perched on the northern edge of the University of Notre Dame campus and is nestled on 250 acres of woodlands, which has been designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Both the men’s and women’s golf teams play and practice at The Warren Golf Club. The course was designed by the architect duo of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. “We wanted an old-fashioned, traditional golf course -- one based on subtleties, not special effects,” stated Crenshaw and Coore in a joint statement. Coore and Crenshaw succeeded. The course is a throwback to the classic designs of the early 20th Century, when enjoyment, not the most difficult design features, was the primary objective of course architecture. While playing this par-70 golf course, you’ll encounter fescue fairways and a gently rolling terrain. You can see the famous golden dome on the Notre Dame campus from the golf course. If you had to choose one hole which personified the character of The Warren, it would have to be the 16th hole, a 345-yard par-four, the shortest par four on the golf course. Success on this hole is dependent on your ability to choose the correct club for your tee shot. Think By Mike May
backwards from the green, to determine which club off the tee will create the length of approach shot which best suits your game. Football is still KING at Notre Dame and special arrangements are made for interested golfers for every home football game. A shotgun start on game day assures everyone makes it to their seat on time for the kick off. The course is closed during the actual football game. As you play the course, views inside the stadium are available. Standing on the 5th tee, you could watch the game on the Jumbotron, Plus it also can be seen on the 12th and 13th holes. Golfweek has ranked The Warren GC as the sixth best golf course in Indiana and the 12th best collegiate golf course in the U.S. If you make the trek to northern Indiana and it’s too far to return home after your round, there are four area accommodation options that offer discounts to golfers, The Hilton Garden Inn, The Inn at Saint Mary’s, The Ivy Court Inn & Suites, and the Morris Inn at Notre Dame. One of the greatest endorsements bestowed on The Warren GC came from the United States Golf Association, which staged the 2010 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links and the 2019 U.S. Senior Open at the Warren Golf Club, won by Steve Stricker The course was the first collegiate golf course to host a U.S. Senior Open. SinceTheWarren Golf Club is good enough for the USGA to host a pair of national championships, then it’s certainly good enough for any golfer, Notre Dame alum or not, to enjoy a round in pursuit of eagles, birdies and Old Man Par. If you beat Old Man Par at The Warren, you will certainly wake up the echoes of Notre Dame. Indiana Golf Journal
Pros 4 Kids: A Stepping Stone to Playing Golf in Indiana Pros 4 Kids started in 2014 as a way for the Indiana PGA to give back to First Tee-Indiana, the Indiana Golf Foundation and the Indiana golf community. Originally called “Indiana Golf Charities Day,” Indiana PGA Professionals and Associates were asked to play 72 holes, with the objective to make as many birdies as possible to raise money. The spirited atmosphere and local charities has been very rewarding.” On average, 20-25 people participate annually, and a total of 60 different PGA members have participated in it the last eight years. In addition to support of First Tee-Indiana and the Indiana Golf Foundation, money has also been raised for Peyton Manning Children’s By Kelly Churney and camaraderie among PGA Professionals make this event special. “Playing in the Pros 4 Kids has always been a special experience,” said Dan Ross, Director of Golf at Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex in West Lafayette. “Having an opportunity to play golf and raise money for the Foundation
Hospital, Gleaner’s Food Bank, Folds of Honor, Columbus Autism Network and many more worthy causes. “I look forward to this event each year to have the chance to play golf with one of my fellow PGA Professionals,” said Jack Barber, Indiana Golf Foundation Board member. “I take tremendous pride in playing and raising money for so many worthwhile organizations. We became Professionals to be able to play golf and this day allows that to happen, while also benefitting others.” Donations are mainly obtained through members, patrons, students, family, and friends. All marketing materials for the event, including a personal participants statewide. Today, there are more than 100,000 youth golfers in Indiana. Unlike other sports programs, First Tee teaches participants so much more than just golf skills. The program exists to enable kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, First Tee creates learning experiences that build inner-strength, selfconfidence, and resilience that children carry to everything they do in life. “The Indiana Golf Foundation and First Tee are the future of golf in Indiana, and I take webpage, are provided to make fundraising efforts as seamless as possible. Last year, this event raised more than $110,000 and since its inception, more than $455,000 has been donated. “I view the day as a fun day playing golf, while also playing a part in hooking young people into the game,” said Brian Garrett, Director of Golf at Anderson Country Club. “First Tee-Indiana and the Foundation are really working to create young golfers. And what PGA Professional wouldn’t want to be involved in that?” In 2012, the Indiana Golf Foundation took the First Tee under its umbrella, and the program had roughly 6,000 Indiana Golf Journal
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When it comes to stay-play-and-eat golf getaways, Mobile, Alabama is the real deal. Once you experience Mobile’s resort, golf, and dining life, this destination will rival all the great travel destinations from other parts of the country. The question becomes when and how often you will return to Mobile, the Azalea City. There are two great places to stay around Mobile Bay. The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa is in downtown Mobile and the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa sits along the eastern shores of Mobile Bay at Port Clear. The historic Battle House opened in 1852. This quaint, classy, and historic landmark was built on the site of Andrew Jackson’s War of 1812 military headquarters. The list of high-profile guests to the historic Battle House includes, former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, captains of industry, the rich & famous, and one ‘King,’ the legendary Elvis Presley. One of the treats, not to be missed, is a tour of the hotel with local historian George Moore. I guarantee it will be well worth your time. Located in the heart of Mobile, The Battle House Mobile, Alabama: An Ideal Destination for Stay and Play Golf By Mike May Indiana Golf Journal
is a short walk from a number of restaurants, bars, and local points of interest. The Grand Hotel, which first opened in 1847 is an ideal destination for your family, your golf buddies, or for you and a significant other. Guests can relax alongside one of five pools and have a refreshing soak in the hot tub. There’s also a kid’s pool for families with young children. For water enthusiasts, the hotel provides access to a pair of white, sandy beaches alongside Mobile Bay, including a designated section for swimmers. The hotel also has kayaks and jet skis for its guests. Other activities include tennis, biking, horseshoes and croquet. If you are still seeking recreational diversity, make time for a massage in the spa, a session in the steam room, or a workout in the fitness center. Whatever you do each day, make time for afternoon tea. One of the unique aspects of your stay at the Grand Hotel is the firing of the cannon every day at 4:00 pm. The cannon blast over the water of Mobile Bay honors the men and women of the military, who have served in battles and skirmishes in Mobile Bay, dating back to the late 1700s. The two best places to eat locally are Wintzell’s Oyster House and Dauphin’s. At both restaurants, the seafood on their menus, shrimp, crab, grouper, oysters, seafood gumbo, and clam chowder, is beyond compare and simply delicious. Dauphin’s offers amazing views
of Mobile from its perch on the 34th floor of the RSA Trustmark Building, located directly across the street from the Battle House. When in Mobile, two wonderful places to play golf are at nearby Magnolia Grove and Lakewood, the two southern-most locations on Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. At Magnolia Grove, there are three 18hole golf courses to play. Both the Falls and the Crossings are 18-hole championship quality courses. The Short Course is one of the most enjoyable par 3 short courses you can play anywhere. All three courses give every golfer a memorable, serene golf experience filled with creeks, marshland, lakes, large greens, cloverleaf-shaped bunkers, and hardwood forest. At Lakewood, two 18-hole golf courses, the Dogwood and the Azalea will provide a true test for any golfer. The course is located across the street from the entrance to the Grand Hotel. Both courses at Lakewood are well maintained, fun to play, and require strategic thinking. “At Lakewood, we are all about the sunset, fox squirrels, and Indiana Golf Journal
oak trees,” said Niall Fraser, director of golf at Lakewood. “In recent years, we have widened the fairways and the greens are not as extreme on both courses.” And, in 2021, Dogwood was the site of the 59th U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur and is a regular host for the Alabama State Amateur Golf Tournament. Once you stay at Battle House or the Grand Hotel, eat at Wintzell’s and Dauphin’s, and play golf at Magnolia Grove and Lakewood, you’ll understand why Mobile is the real deal and one of the best stay-and-play golf getaways in the United States. Don’t forget the tour of the Battle House with George Moore.
Indiana’s Dream 18: Holes 10, 11, AND 12 Visit Indiana Golf has highlighted the best 18 golf holes from 18 different public golf courses across the Hoosier State. In this issue, we highlight the first three holes on the back nine. No. 10: Noble Hawk Golf Links The 10th at the Noble Hawk Golf Links in Kendallville is affectionately named “Off and Runnin’.” The tee shot requires a power fade to be truly off and runnin’ on the back nine. A solid drive on the 10th will leave a mid-to-short iron to the green. If you find the green in regulation, be aware of the gentle slopes and always allow enough borrow on your putts, let gravity be your friend. By Josh Alsip Indiana Golf Journal
No. 12: Champions Pointe The 12th at Champions Pointe Golf Club in Henryville is a true three-shot par 5. The tee shot needs to be to the right-center of the fairway to provide the optimum angle for the second shot. Two wellstruck and well-positioned shots at the 12th will leave a short iron to the green. It’s best to aim for the left-center of the green, since it angles away and to the right. A cluster of bunkers sit along the right side of the green to catch any off-center approaches. Local knowledge helps when playing this hole. If your tee shot is wayward, your chances of securing a birdie, or a par will quickly evaporate. No. 11: The Fort The 11th hole at The Fort Golf Course in Indianapolis is a strong par 5. It flows to the right and then back to the left as you approach the green. For most golfers, it will take three shots to reach the putting surface. The tree-lined fairway is rather easy to find from the tee, but the second shot must fit into a narrow landing area, which will leave a wedge to a big green that is 45 yards from front to back. Two solid shots will reduce this hole to a short par 3 from the fairway.
Open Championship Preview: The Sands of St. Andrews Have you ever been in the Lion’s Mouth, visited The Coffins or been to Hell? If not, then you have not yet played golf at the historic Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. The Old Course will be the site of this year’s 150th edition of the Open Championship, July 14-17. While many golf courses name their holes, St. Andrews also names their bunkers. With over 100 bunkers, the players in the Open Championship will need to show their best bunker skills. The unique names include, Shell, Strath, Road Hole, The Principal’s Nose, The Spectacles, The Coffins, Lion’s Mouth, and Hell. If you successfully navigate the deep traps at St. Andrews, which appear on 16 of the holes, you also must avoid the Swilcan Burn on the 1st hole and the Valley of Sin at the 18th hole. On all golf courses, bunkers are a hazard, but at St. Andrews, the bunkers take center-stage because By Mike May the course’s biggest defense are the bunkers and the wind. The bunkers at St. Andrews range in size from the miniscule pot bunkers to the massive Hell bunker on the 14th hole. While the Hell bunker is the biggest sand trap on the course, six-and-a-half feet deep covering more than 300 square yards it takes a back seat to more famous and feared, The Road Hole bunker. This severe test of golf protects the front of the 17th green and is responsible for ruining many golfers’ dreams of hoisting the Claret Jug. In 1933, Gene Sarazen was competing in the Open Championship at the Old Course at St. Andrews. In one of the rounds, Sarazen’s ball landed in Hell bunker. By the time he holed out at the 14th green, he had a triple bogey eight and missed being in a playoff for the Open Championship by one shot. Indiana Golf Journal
At the 1978 Open Championship, the Road Hole bunker reared its ugly head and ruined Tommy Nakajima’s chances of a win. He was tied for the lead in the third round as he teed off on the 17th hole. After reaching the green in two, Nakajima’s first putt rolled off the green and found the Road Hole bunker. Four shots later he made it back on the green and finished with a quintuplebogey nine. The Road Hole bunker earned a new nickname that day, ‘The Sands of Nakajima.’ The Spectacles are two pot bunkers situated about 60 yards short of the putting surface on the fifth hole. The Spectacles are dastardly deep cesspools and are virtually identical. The toughest par three at the Old Course is the 11th hole, made more difficult by the presence of the Shell and Strath bunkers, which protect the entrance to the green. Tee shots that land in the Shell bunker require a long bunker shot to the green. Plugged lies are also common in the Strath bunker and can sometimes result in an unplayable lie. In the middle of the 13th fairway, just under 300 yards from the tee sit the three Coffin bunkers. They are situated side-by-side across the fairway and any player landing in them will not be able to reach the green in two shots. Any player avoiding The Coffins must next negotiate the Lion’s Mouth bunker which guards the green. The 16th hole is best played up the right side of the fairway, but out-of-bounds lingers nearby, as do the three Principal’s Nose pot bunkers. Just past the Principal’s Nose, resides another diabolic sand trap, Deacon’s Sime, which is named after a local preacher who played many rounds at the Old Course during his life. The preacher noted that the bunker should be named
after him, upon his death because he spent so much time in that bunker while alive, he had his ashes deposited there to spend eternity in that hazard. It’s fair to say that when playing the Old Course at St. Andrews, the best way to remember the bunkers is to avoid hitting into them. In other words, they are best seen, but not experienced. Any player that will hold the Claret Jug this year will need to successfully navigate the many bunkers at the Old Course. Indiana Golf Journal
This month, I want to expand upon the rules about correctly marking the golf ball on the green that I shared in the April edition of the Indiana Golf Journal. The rules and procedure for marking and replacing one’s golf ball are specific within the Rules of Golf and can lead to unwelcome penalty strokes if not done correctly. in the Rules of Golf tells us that you can use your ball-marker to mark the spot 360 degrees around the ball as long as it is “right next to it.” However, when replacing the golf ball, the ball-marker must be removed before any stroke is made. If not, a one-stroke penalty will be accessed. The rule also adds that the ball must be set down on the required spot and you must physically let go of it. So, the next time you see one of your buddies rake their ball back to their ball-marker with their putter and play, know that you will be delivering the news of a one-stroke penalty! The Rules of Golf are there for every golfer to help keep the game fair and equitable. Know the rules, they can help, as well as harm your score. Marking the Golf Ball: What Can Be Used & How To Do It By Mitch Moon According to the Rules of Golf, the definition of “ball-marker” explains that it must be an artificial object like a tee, coin, or a small piece of equipment. This means that if you forget your ball-marker a pine needle, stone, or other part of nature is not permitted to be used as a mark and if done so, is a breach of the rules. The rule also explicitly spells out that you can hold a club on the ground next to your ball and use that if you choose to do so. A scoring pencil, golf tee, or gambling chip from the casino are all permitted, as long as they are not natural to the area. Digging a little deeper, Rule 14.1
Fast Facts Titleist Tour Speed 3-piece construction Urethane 346 dimple cover High speed 1.55” diameter core High flex mantle casing layer White or yellow Manufacturer Suggested Retail: $40.00 per dozen Titleist Tour Soft 2-piece construction 4CE 346 dimple cover Large 1.60” diameter core White or yellow Manufacturer Suggested Retail: $35.00 per dozen Titleist Introduces NEW Tour Speed & Tour Soft By Ed Travis Titleist has introduced new versions of the 3-piece Tour Speed and the 2-piece Tour Soft golf balls citing enhanced distance and overall performance. The three-piece Tour Speed and two-piece Tour Soft both use a quadrilateral dipyramid dimple pattern, which creates a penetrating flight. Plus, they are priced significantly less than the premium Pro V1, or Pro V1x models, which are targeted for lower handicap players. The Tour Speed has a soft feel, and the Tour Soft is even softer. Both fall in the mid-trajectory category with low spin for the longer clubs and medium spin rates with short clubs. If you tend to have a slower than average swing speed, or tend to lose a bunch of golf balls, these may be perfect for your game. The basic choice would appear for those not choosing to use the more expensive, but popular Pro V1 and Pro V1x, but still want to use a Titleist ball. Tour Speed’s, urethane cover provides added control around the greens with a higher ball flight than the Tour Soft. The Tour Soft will work better for golfers with slower swing speeds and is considered a distance category ball. Titleist is the leader in golf ball technology and manufacture. These new golf balls should help them maintain their superiority. Indiana Golf Journal
“Gentlemen Please Repair Your Ball Marks!” Hail damage to one of the greens on Pitman Golf Club, Hereford, Texas at the beginning of May. It would take a ton of guys with divot tools to fix those divots. Best way to fix this? For light hail damage regular mowing and rolling will suffice. For these deep craters, verti-cutting and sand topdressing several times will be required. It will take a couple of weeks for the smoothness and a consistent roll to return. JUST ASK OUR COURSE RECORD HOLDERS: PHIL MICKELSON, FRED COUPLES, LEE JANZEN & AN UNKNOWN AMATEUR. (We’re not kidding!) Can’t Top That. WWW.TREETOPS.COM | 81 SPECTACULAR HOLES BY GOLF’S GREAT DESIGNERS. EASY. GOLF IS Picture of the Month
Benefits of a Yearly Wellness Exam Mark Twain once mused: “The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you’d rather not.” While there might be a sliver of truth to that, there is much more to maintaining good health, and it all begins with getting annual wellness examinations with a primary care provider. “These appointments encourage healthy habits, check for underlying conditions, provide immunizations, order appropriate screening tests and provide individuals with a detailed assessment of their current health,” said Lance Wallace, MD, medical director for quality assurance and performance improvement for Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC. “In other words, they are essential to maintaining your quality of life.” Dr. Wallace adds that annual wellness appointments are an opportunity for providers and patients to establish a closer rapport, formulate a plan to optimize individual long-term health goals and gives the patient a dedicated time to ask questions. By Franciscan Health Indiana Golf Journal
In addition to providing patients a state-of-the-art, electronic medical record, Franciscan has also implemented a safe and secure virtual platform in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Using this platform, Franciscan physicians have provided more than 150,000 virtual visits. Virtual visits, often referred to as telehealth, are becoming more routine. “A virtual visit is effective and still provides a way for a patient to have an exclusive one-on-one interaction with the provider,” said Dr. Wallace. “This kind of visit is convenient and the best way to keep a patient safe during the pandemic.” If a face-to-face visit is warranted, Dr. Wallace, an internal medicine physician, emphasized Franciscan Health physicians and clinical staff are actively keeping patients safe when they visit its facilities during this current public health crisis. “Exam rooms are fully sanitized between all patient visits, and lobbies and patient appointments are well managed by staff to prevent overcrowding,” added Dr. Wallace. What’s included in an annual wellness exam? • Vitals and system check including heart rate, blood pressure, weight, and Body Mass Index • Discuss screening tests and bloodwork to detect cancer, diabetes, kidney, and heart disease • Assessment of diet, sleep pattern, exercise habits and stress levels • Review and evaluate medications and supplements • Additional tests, evaluations, and consultations for patients with chronic diseases are scheduled • Update vaccinations Don’t mess with your health. Get annual wellness checkups from a qualified physician. Stay healthy and have more fun on the golf course.
By Kurt Wieneke Warmer weather has finally reached Indiana. It’s time to have a glass or two of white wine out on the deck. Wine always seems more enjoyable to me when I drink it outdoors. I don’t know why, but let’s chalk it up to: that’s where it comes from. After all, winemaking is a just a way of getting the grapes from the vine into the glass. Here are some white wines to seek out this summer: Riesling – The main thing to remember is to find one from Germany, where this grape shines best. Look for the three (increasing) sweetness levels listed on the label – trocken, kabinett, or spatlese. If none of these are listed, it’s probably a Qualitatswein or QbA in the fine print, which is the entry level and also a good starting point. A couple of German Rieslings to look for would be the ‘Dr. L’ Decked Out In White Wines balancing acidity. But, why not go traditional? A classic White Bordeaux is the real deal Sauvignon Blanc. Cotes du Rhone (White) – To be honest, I’ve kind of ignored white Cote du Rhone over the years. It was never on my radar – until last summer! Cotes du Rhone Blanc is basically a blend of southern Rhone white varieties: Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, and Viognier, in varying amounts depending on the producer. It makes for a charming summer sipper, with notes of peach, chamomile, and blossoms. A decent Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc can be found in your local supermarket. However, the best place to find these white wines is from local wine merchant, or a larger liquor store chain. Once you do find one, hit the deck and enjoy the sunset! (Loosen Bros.) or the Leitz ‘Eins Zwei Dry.’ Albarino – This Spanish white wine (and grape) is a delight even to the most jaded of connoisseurs. If you like Chardonnay, you will also like Albarino because it has a similar textural profile. I call it ‘fatness.’ Pour a glass of chilled Albarino at your next outing and you’ll be traveling to Spain without the airfare. Sauvignon Blanc – You have many regions to choose from when shopping for Sauvignon Blanc – California, New Zealand, and, yes, even Bordeaux. As far as California, I really like Geyser Peak’s version which is very fruity with good Indiana Golf Journal
Our Contributors This Month Mitch Moon Ed Travis Kurt Wieneke Mitch Moon grew up in West Branch, Iowa alongside a small 9-hole golf course. He played collegiately at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After graduation, he worked for a junior golf association outside of Atlanta and moved to the EPSON Tour (Symetra Tour) in 2018. In 2019, he was promoted to the LPGATour and currently resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kurt Wieneke, aka Wine Guy Kurt, a freelance wine writer who grew up in Seymour and is now based in Indianapolis. Kurt, an avid wine taster, enjoys sharing his 30 years of experience in collecting and tasting fine wines. Ed Travis is a national award winning golf journalist and has had a lifelong love affairwith the game. He has competed in tournament golf both as an amateur and as a senior professional and though his competitive days are behind him, he still plays regularly and carries a handicap of 2. Golfscribe@outlook.com Len Ziehm Len Ziehm spent 41 years as a golf columnist for the Chicago SunTimes. He now free lances golf travel pieces and posts for http:// lenziehmongolf.com/. Find Len on Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/lenziehmongolf/ Indiana Golf Journal
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