April Edition 2010
WELCOME BACK!
We have been very fortunate to enjoy some wonderful weather this spring. Come out early and take advantage of our discounted Spring Rates. We have had some record days at both courses, proving that the golfers love the excellent course conditions. We thank everyone for their positive feedback and are confident that we are developing the best courses and facilities in Southeast Wisconsin!
New Look Golf Shops...
During the off-season, we renovated the golf shops at both Brighton Dale Links and Petrifying Springs. The renovations have improved both the look of the shops as well as the efficiency in how we use the space. We hope these renovations will improve your overall golfing experience at both facilities. In conjunction with the renovations we will be offering a 25% discount on all men's and women's apparel. (See Attached Coupon)
Come check out our new rides...
For those of you who have come out for an early round of golf this season, you may have noticed the brand new EZ-Go golf cars that we have purchased for the 2010 season. There are 137 new cars at Brighton Dale and 63 new cars at Petrifying Springs.
New Websites Coming...
Look for our new websites coming soon. The new sites will be www.golfbrightondale.com and www.petrifyingspringsgolf.com. The new sites will offer online tee times, internet specials, and tons of information on both courses. Register online to win a free round of golf with cart for you and a friend.
Leagues now forming...
The leagues at Petrifying Springs Golf Course will include a two-person Thursday Night League, a Couples League on Friday Night that will coincide with their Friday Night Fish Fry and a Ladies League during the week. The leagues at Brighton Dale Links will also include a two-person Wednesday Night League and a Couples League on Friday Night that will coincide with their Friday Night Fish Fry and a Ladies League. All of the leagues at both courses will include hole contests, prizes, and a banquet at the end of the season.
Come check out our Fish Fry!
The Clubhouse Restaurants at both Petrifying Springs and Brighton Dale Links have been getting wonderful reviews. "Service with a smile" is our motto along with our expanded menus and weekly specials. In keeping with the Friday Fish Fry tradition, beginning April 16th we will be offering a NINE & DINE golf and dinner package each Friday. This will allow a couple to enjoy a 9 hole round of golf including cart and join us in the Clubhouse Restaurant for a delicious Fish Fry that includes Potato Pancakes or French Fries, Cole Slaw, Apple Sauce and Marble Rye. And for those of you who don't golf, you are more than welcome stop in and enjoy the Fish Fry for only $9.95. Walleye is also available for $12.95.
And now a golf tip from our Pro...
Many of you may have recently witnessed a great finish at this years Master's tournament in Augusta, GA. While these may be some of the best players in the world all with different golf swings, they all have some things in common. A great pre-shot set up and routine. Remember we make poor swings with poor results usually before we even set the club in motion. This comes from failing to set up the body correctly. To achieve success remember these three simple letters. P.G.A. (Posture, Grip, Alignment).
Posture
Only from a good posture are you able to coil and uncoil effectively. The knees should be only slightly flexed. There should be a slight tilt in the hips with your head and chin up. The arms should be hanging down from the shoulders naturally so that the hands are at least a hands-width from the legs. Poor posture often results in fat and heavy or thin and topped shots. To find the feel of good posture place the toe of a club against your lower back, touch the shaft to your upper back and touch the grip to the back of your head. While keeping this intact lean forward in to an address position and just unlock your knees.
Grip
Maybe the most important! Your hands are the only connector between yourself and the club. The grip is the foundation of the entire swing. You may use either the interlocking, overlapping or ten- finger grip, whichever is most comfortable. All have been used at the games highest level. In the left hand for a right handed player the end of the club should rest under the padded area of the left hand. This hand with the grip slightly more in the palm than the fingers will be the hand controlling the swing. The left thumb should be slightly to the right of the center line of the grip (say at 1 o' clock). Grip pressure is best described as medium. In the right hand your lower hand the life-line should cover and hide the left thumb. The right thumb should be slightly to the left of the center line of the grip (say 11 o' clock). The club with the right hand should be held mostly in the fingers.
Alignment
Golf is a target game. Before we begin to execute a shot we must first determine the line on which we want the ball to travel. Stand directly behind the ball and target. Pick out a secondary point (a divot, a brown spot, etc.) a few feet in front of the ball that happens also to be inline with your target. It much easier to line something up a few feet away than 200 yards away. While addressing the ball think of a railroad track with the ball on the target track, with your feet, knees, hips, shoulders and even your eyes parallel left of your target. While working on alignment eye dominance is a large factor. Sometimes you may need to retrain your eyes. While the ability to aim can be affected by both eyes it is mostly controlled by your dominant eye. The dominant eye must be appropriately positioned in order to aim correctly and consistently.
Need someone to take a look? Are you struggling with parts of your game? Never fear, Chris Adams, U.S.G.T.F MASTER PROFESSIONAL PGA APPRENTICE, is giving lessons at Brighton Dale Links and Petrifying Springs. Chris offers 1/2 hour lessons, 1 hour lessons, group lessons, and lesson packages. We will also be holding clinics and demo days. Just give him a call at 262-818-4407.
It's never too late to plan an outing...
Treat your group to the wonderful experience of Brighton Dale Links or Petrifying Springs golf. Our courses are scenic and well maintained offering a challenge for all levels of play. You will be surprised to find these beautiful courses providing truly affordable outing packages. For more information call Jeff Wales at 262-818-5085.
We look forward to seeing you soon...
Calling all golfers...we need your help...
Everyone likes to golf on a well groomed course and our grounds crew is working very hard to provide us with the best conditions possible. We therefore ask all golfers for their help by replacing their divots, using the sand/seed mixture on the tee boxes, repairing ball marks on the greens, raking the bunkers and respecting the white lines around the greens. We appreciate your assistance.
