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Tip #1
The first hole at the Pinestone Course is an attractive, interesting layout with a slight dogleg left. This hole provides a challenging introduction to the course.
It is a 457 yd. (whites) par 5. The major challenge on this hole is the brook that cuts across the fairway about 100 to 150 yards in front of the green.
The low handicap golfers (show- offs) should drive about 250 to 270 yards from the tee. This sets up a shot of about 180 to 200 yards over the creek to the green, and a possible birdie.
The high handicapper (the majority of us) should drive 180 to 200 yards landing about 140 to 160 yards in front of the creek. The second shot over the creek (we hope), will then set up a wedge approach to the green.
A well played first hole will set you up with the confidence for a good round on the Pinestone Golf Course
Tip #2
A few of the holes on the Haliburton Golf Courses are extremely difficult for the medium to high handicapper, and require study and accurate shot making. An example would be hole no. 7 on the nine hole Beaverbrook Course.
Beaverbrook is a rolling course with beautifully kept fairways and greens. The 7th hole provides a sharp right angled dogleg around trees and a large pond. The hole measures 355 yards if the golfer drives up the middle of the fairway, around the pond,and takes his second shot to the green from the corner of the dogleg. Each shot requires precise accuracy.
The longer hitters may wish to risk a drive directly to the green over the trees, bush, and pond. This requires a high, accurate drive of around 240 yards to the smallish green. The higher handicap players should not attempt this shot.
The 6th hole is a par 3 of 217 yards. This test will show the golfer if he is capable of taking the direct approach to the 7th hole green, on that particular day. If he cannot reach the 6th hole green directly with a high drive, he should definitely not attempt the direct approach on the 7TH.
Tip# 3
Relaxation
There are all kinds of suggestions of methods for lowering your golf score. These suggestions include changing your grip, adjusting your stance, correcting your swing plane, etc. They also suggest that you buy new clubs fitted to your stature and swing (the more you spend the better your score). Some even suggest that you close one or both eyes before your swing or putt.
There is only one sure fire method for improving your game. This involves relaxation and adjusting your mental attitude prior to, and during your round.
To ensure relaxation “SING”. This involves singing out loud on your drive to the course. Have pre-selected CD’s or tapes of your favorite music that you can sing along with. Use preferably marches, calypso, bagpipes, or any other rousing music. By the time you reach the course you will be thoroughly relaxed.
When you play your round sing to yourself continuously (If you are playing by yourself you can sing out loud). Use rousing music throughout except when putting. When putting sing beautiful soft gentle music with a slight slow beat.
You will be amazed at the improvement in your game. Remember that the more you sing the better your score will be.
If you watched the 2004 Ryder Cup matched you would notice that the European winner were very relaxed. After reading the above you will know why. They were singing to themselves continuously. Their supporters were also singing in a very relaxed manner. Recommended music selections would be Waltzing Matilda when off the green and Danny Boy when putting. |
