Flip through the latest issue of Gulf Weekly.
The Velvet Thunder team claimed first place in the annual Think Pink Bahrain Gents Golf Tournament at the Royal Golf Club and a grand total of BD3,038 was raised for the cause.
Anil Nair clinched victory in the Pan Gulf International golf day at Awali Golf Club on Friday. Nair scored a superb net 60 (gross 80) and has had his handicap justifiably cut to 17!
Lesson 3 – Chipping
Chipping can be a very difficult area of the game for learner golfers to grasp. Even though many of these golfers are more than capable of launching the ball 100 yards or more with their full swing, the application of a short swing that moves the ball a controlled distance often causes problems. Stan was no exception!
The positive areas of Stan’s swing
As mentioned in last week’s article, Stan’s short game instincts are very good. When he did strike the ball properly, his directional and distance control were both reasonable and he was able to play some decent shots. However, due to some stubborn tendencies in his set up and action, inconsistency was inevitable and it was only a matter of time before the dreaded ‘top’ made an appearance.
The 48th Bahrain Open Championship will take place at Awali Golf Club on Friday and Saturday. The 36-hole stroke play competition comprises of professional and amateur golfers with a handicap of 12 or less, writes Matt Chalmers.
