I had the privilege of playing Monday in the Nelson-Inman Foundation's inaugural tournament
On Course For Kids http://www.attclassic.com/charity_lnjif.aspx . Held at Atlanta Country Club in Marietta, Georgia, the foundation was organized by Champions Tour players
Larry Nelson and
Joe Inman to benefit Atlanta area junior golfers who might otherwise have little opportunity to play.
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Our 4-man team was one of 23 -- the entry fee of $2,600 per team raised $59,800 for the foundation -- competing for a variety of donated prizes. The competition was a net best ball, with each player being given his full USGA handicap. We did better than I expected -- especially since none of us had played much golf since late last season -- scoring 60 (57 won) for the round.
The lowest handicap of my three partners was 16, and the highest was 21. With my 1.4 index and decidedly rusty action, I figured the best I could do was to keep us from having the big 'blow up' that so often happens when high handicappers just can't finish a hole. To my surprise, I shot an even par 72 and was able to cut the team three shots (including a birdie 3 on the #1 handicap hole, one of only two holes I stroked on
).
Here are a few photos of this memorable event, including a few of long-drive champ
Kevin Bullard doing his thing
http://kbpowergolf.com/feats.htm.
Kevin Bullard, Long Drive Champion. On the first tee of Atlanta CC, preparing for his show. Kevin develops clubhead speeds of 150 mph, about 25 mph faster than a long-driving PGA TOUR player. He would later drive a golf ball
through that 3/4-inch of plywood on the right!
Standard Address. Head centered; Normal position of the Arms (straight left and bent right); Address Wrist Conditions (Bent Left and Flat Right).
Downstroke. Compare!
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Finish. Check that balance!
Address. Note the Right Arm below left with Right Elbow slightly bent. Most of you guys are
not here!
Boom! Note the Hands location; Left Wrist alignment; Clubshaft position; and the Body position and Balance. Most of you are not here, either. Get a mirror and learn to swing into this perfect Finish.
Joe Inman, Champions Tour Player and tournament host, Kevin Bullard and Yoda
L-R, Glenn Ubertino, Joe Inman, Bob Altenbach and Andy Garber. My three partners and Joe.
Joe Inman at address on the Par 3 6th.
The par 5 second hole at Atlanta CC. The course is cut through rolling hillsides and Georgia pines. Plenty of hardwoods, too (the leaves are just a few weeks away). There are no parallel fairways, and groups often get the feeling they are totally alone throughout an entire round. Here comes the spring color . . . I can't wait!
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