THE MAD POST

 

Submitted by Sean May, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

We have officially entered head light season, the mornings are getting darker for the grounds staff and the days are getting shorter. We have reached the mid-way point of the 2022 golf season.  As we enter August, generally the overnight temperatures are lower and the daytime temperatures aren’t as high (except for this past weekend) which is conducive to good grass growing weather with some timely beneficial rains.  The precipitation levels for the month of July & early part of August are as follows:

Submitted by Michelle Larcher, Food & Beverage Manager

Hello Members
 
Just a quick note to share about the availability of draft beer. For the next few weeks, we will not be able to offer Creemore Lot 9 Pilsner and Helles.  The Creemore Brewery has been and continues to have some mechanical issues at their distribution centre. We apologize for the inconvenience.  We have brought back Lake of Bays lagered ale as well as Collingwood Brewery's Whites Bay IPA for your drinking enjoyment.

Submitted by Ryan Rinneard, Director of Instruction

In last week’s “Tips & Sips”, I introduced the concept of Distance Wedges to the group and wanted to further elaborate on the topic.

Understanding Distance Wedges
Terms like Chipping and Pitching have been confusing golfers for decades, so it has been recommended by some of the great teachers across the globe that we replace these terms with “Finesse Wedges” and “Distance Wedges”.  Finesse wedges are essentially shots from inside of 30 yards that require a more delectate touch than a full swing shot.  Distance Wedges are essentially a mini full swing using a power sequence that usually carries through the air, somewhere in the range of 35 to 120 yards.  This will vary based on the player’s strength and skill level.

The top end of your distance wedges should equal the full carry distance of your Pitching Wedge.  The bottom end of your distance wedges will produce the shortest shots, and this is where you may find some overlapping yardages within both your finesse wedges and your distance wedges.  The decision to choose one over the other will be largely based on the shot you prefer to see.  For instance, if you are hitting a 35 yards finesse shot with a Sand Wedge, it will fly higher, land softer, and roll out more like a putt, whereas the same 35 yard shot with a Distance Wedge will fly lower and should have that sexy spin that you see on TV when a tour professional makes one check and stop beside the hole. (You need good grooves, the proper ball, and receptive greens to do this, btw). As you continue your journey to become a short game master, you will get better at these shots.