The Experience Insider

As an avid golfer, you know that you don’t always get to play in perfect weather. When the wind is blowing in harsh gusts, it will do some crazy things with your golf ball after it leaves your club. The following steps will help keep your score down during these windy conditions: Click to continue reading »

I want to share a handy golf tip with you when using your wedges. Here’s an alternative technique to try the next time you need a wedge shot to fly high and land softly.

Weaken your left-hand grip (for right-handers), turning your hand under the club so that your left palm faces more toward the sky. With your left hand in this weakened position, the clubface will remain open through the hitting zone and your shot will be shorter and fly higher than normal and land like a butterfly with sore feet. Experiment with this shot on the range. You’ll quickly learn that the more you turn your left hand under the club, the higher and softer (and shorter) the resulting shot will be. Swing softly and carry a soft swing!

Do you find this tip helpful? Have you tried this drill on the driving range before?

Our Ladies’ Golf Association had a busy beginning of the season, but they are sure eager to get started. We had our first Ryder Cup/Opening Luncheon and the Ladies’ Match Play Club Championship. We had a great field of players that were also praising the good conditions of the greens and fairways! On behalf of the Golf Club staff we are happy to see all of our members back and also welcoming new ones! I am looking forward to seeing all of our golfers back in the swing of things as we get more into season.

Have you been able to experience the Pelican Preserve golf course? Share with us about your experience.

The season is upon us and the staff and I are excited to welcome back our members from up north. Our golf calendar for the season is packed with our yearly tournaments and a few new ones that we hope our members and guests will enjoy. We hosted the 32^nd Annual Pat Bradley Florida International Invitational October 26-27. Fifteen colleges from around the country participated and it was a blast. I think Pelican Preserve is fortunate to be able to open up our wonderful 27 holes of golf to be able to host such an event and provide the experience to aspiring golfers. We could not have asked for better weather and the greens were fast making it a challenge for the players.

Have you attended a Golf Invitational recently and would like to share what your experience?

Hit ‘em straight,

Bryan