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EWGA Fox Cities/Green Bay Chapter Chatter
June 2, 2008
If you have any questions about any of these events
call
888-460-7976. |
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Swing Analysis With Video |
Saturday, June 14 - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Best Golf, 1358A Mid Valley Dr., DePere, WI 54115
Instructor: Kristi Massicotte, PGA/LPGA Golf Professional
Fee: $33 Member - $45 Non-member Registered Online!
Open to Skill Levels 3 through 5. Minimum of 5 required to run the clinic—maximum of 10.
Did you ever feel that something wasn’t quite right with your swing and your shots were inconsistent, but you couldn’t put your finger on what was causing it? This session addresses pre-swing fundamentals that give the student the best possible chance of making a consistent swing. This includes the grip, review of setup and posture, aligning the clubface and body to the target, and understanding shot routines. Video analysis helps the student visualize those parts of her swing that need refining, and confirms the instructor’s diagnosis and suggested corrections. |
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2008 Golf Education & Player Development Skill Clinics |
UNEVEN LIES & COURSE MANAGEMENT
Date & Time: Sunday, 6/22/08 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Location: Winagamie Golf Course
3501 Winnegamie Dr., Neenah, WI 54956
Fee: $40 Member - $55 Non-member - Register Online
Open to Skill Levels 3 through 5. Minimum of 8 needed to run the clinic.
Topics include hitting from uphill, downhill and side hill lies, assessing lies in the rough and choosing the appropriate shot and club. Course management is designed to help students understand the choices that are available to help them get to the green successfully based on their own skills and abilities, and includes understanding how to “plan” a hole and choose clubs. There will be hands-on practical application on the course as well as on the practice range. Plan to bring your entire set of clubs. There will also be an optional free 9 holes of golf on the Highlands Course following the instruction. |
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2008 Fox Cities-Green Bay EWGA Chapter Championship |
Mid-Vallee Golf Course, De Pere, WI
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Rain date for this event is Saturday July 26th
Be a part of the 3nd Annual Chapter Championship the largest, organized, women’s amateur golf competition in the world! Play for fun or compete, but be a part of it! Compete against other members of your ability, in your flight.All EWGA Fox Cities-Green Bay Chapter members are welcome!
- Play competitively in the Chapter Championship
- Play individually or Put together a SCRAMBLE team of 4 members.
- You must have a USGA Handicap to compete
- Register by July 1, 2008
- Play for fun in our Player’s Choice Event
- Play individually or put together a scramble team
- Register by July 5, 2008
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Cost: Fun Scramble or Stroke Play - $60.00 (each golfer)
Competitive Scramble or Stroke Play - $95.00 (includes $35 entry fee)
(This includes: 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, lunch and door prizes!)
You must complete the registration form and include your Handicap. You can then pay online.
Mark your Calendars: Competitive play winners can move on to Semi-Finals August 23, 2008 at The Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Lake Geneva, WI. All Semi-Finals winners advance to the EWGA Championship, September 26-27, 2008 in Aloha, OR.
Contact Kathy Westover if you have questions - (920) 585-4241 or westover@charter.net.
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Weekend Golf Events |
Once again we will be offering additional opportunities on weekends to get together and play golf at area golf courses. First outing is June 7.
Click here for more details. |
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Question: Why do so many golfers seem to suffer from back pain?
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Answer:
You are not alone. Lower back pain is the most common golf injury for both professional and recreational golfers.
When you take a close look at the golf swing, it’s easy to see how much stress is placed on the lower back and why injuries are so frequent. Here are some of the more frequent causes of lower back pain in golfers:
- Poor body mechanics;
- Poor swing mechanics including:
- S-Posture (too much arch in your back);
- Reverse spine angle (leaning toward the target at the top of the backswing) -- the number one cause of back pain in golfers;
- Early extension (standing up out of posture during downswing);
- Restricted right leg follow-through (not completing weight transition);
- Reverse “C” Finish (too much arch at completion of swing);
- Excessive practice (overuse);
- Lack of regular customized exercise program;
- Poor nutrition; and
- Improper club fitting (especially with children).
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| There is research showing that trunk endurance and hamstring length are actually low predictors of low back pain! Things that have been shown to have a higher correlation to low back pain are: |
- Body Mass Index (BMI): tall, slender golfers were more likely to experience back pain.
- Increased endurance of right side during a timed side plank.
- Lead hip internal rotation: not having proper range to follow through.
- Hip flexor length (flexibility): negative perception with back pain.
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| Almost all back injuries can be managed effectively with a proper golf instruction. Next month I will discuss some exercises that will help your back pain throughout the season. You can also check out the Titleist Performance Institute™ website at www.mytpi.com for other great information. |
Written by: Lori Ann Mirwald, PT, CGFI
Lori Ann Mirwald is Physical Therapist with Aurora BayCare Sports Medicine and its Whole In One Golf program in Green Bay. Lori Ann is the only female Certified Golf Fitness Instructor – Medical Level 2 & Golf Professional 2 through the Titleist Performance Institute™ in Wisconsin.
You may contact Lori at Lori.Mirwald@aurora.org or 920-288-4725. |
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Sunshine Fund |
Have you had a recent promotion, job change, or major life event? Could you use support during a hard time? The members of EWGA would like to celebrate your successes and support you when you are down. If you yourself or another member you know has experienced a major event, please let Vice President Lisa Werner know by emailing her at
vp@ewga-foxcitiesgreenbay.org with the subject line 'Sunshine Fund'. Include pictures if you'd like! We would like to celebrate YOU and will share your news with other members through the Chapter Chatter. |
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It’s YOUR turn to get involved…just say “YES”! |
That’s the word Leadership Chair, Amy Henselin and her committee members will be wanting to hear from you as they lead our chapter through the nominations and elections process to fill the upcoming expiring terms for some of our Chapter Officers (President, Vice President and Treasurer) and seek volunteers who are interested in being appointed to one of our Chapter Committees. All terms will start November 1st.
Officer Nominations/Elections
Be on the look out for separate email communications directly from Amy regarding this process. Here is the timetable we will be following (entire process conducted via email only):
- June 2nd – Distribution of Officer Nominations Form to all active EWGA members
- June 13th – Deadline for members to return Nominations Form
- July 11th – Ballot/Slate of Officer Candidates sent to all active EWGA members
- July 25th - Deadline for members to return Ballots
- August 15th – Results of election announced to members
- October 16th – Annual Membership Meeting – Volunteer
- Recognition/Officer Installation
- TBD – Transitional Board Meeting
- November 1st – Officers terms begin
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Committee Volunteers
Due to rotating term limits, our Chapter has “open” Chair positions for the following committees: Membership, Golf Education and Player Development, Leadership, Social Events and Leagues These positions are all two year terms. Volunteers are needed to fill these positions as well as supporting roles. Most committees need 3-5 volunteers so there is plenty for everyone to be involved…all YOU need to do is say, “YES”!
Here is the following timetable we will be following for committee appointments:
- July 11th – Distribution of Committee Interest Form to members via email
- September 1st – Board approval of Committee Chairs
- October 16th - Annual Membership Meeting – Volunteer
- Recognition/Officer Installation
- TBD – Transitional Board Meeting
- November 1st – Officer terms start
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This is an exciting opportunity to get involved at whatever level you choose…all YOU need to do is say “YES”! |
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Refund Policy |
| There has been some confusion with the EWGA Fox Cities/Green Bay refund policy. So we have included below for your review.
Unless otherwise noted, refunds are given up to five days prior to the event. If you need to cancel, contact the event chair at least 5 days before the event date and the registration fee will be refunded, minus a 15% cancellation fee. If EWGA Fox Cities/Green Bay cancels the event, you will be notified and a full refund will be given. |
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