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Huron Expositor, 1999-06-09, Page 1414 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Jun• 9, 1999 Sports Senior golfers can learn to play smarter Acouplc of days 1 spent at the PGA Sr, Tour event near Philadelphia recently prompted me to address the • subject of seniors and golf this week. The timing is great, as we just hosted the Annual Investment Center Men's Invitational Tournament and have the results of that as well. affects various parts of the As the baby boomers' body that in turn affect the parents age and then the baby golf swing: Arthritic hands • hctomers•themselvcs, this may mean that it is more aging of the- population will difficult to squeeze the grip continue to influence many correctly. • aspects of our society - golf Often this..can be helped among them. with the use of oversiie grips Watching the -professionals. on the clubs and switching to on the tour last week. I a baseball style grip from the • noticed that many ofthe overlapping or interlocking players on the senior tour method. Arthritis in the back look like they're in better shortens.- the swing. and shape than they were when decreases distance. Using they played the regular tour.. clubs with a more flexible Many of them have found a :shah will' help as will the new lease on life and want to addition of more utility make the most of their woods in Our golf bag. and opportunity •to ccintin.ue to - the retiring of the long and earn their living playing mid irons. professional golf. • Presbyopia causes you to They watch their' diet have difficulty focusing your . exercise, get lots of sleep And eyes. Golfers who. require compete with passion; • bifocals sometimes have "to The fact that there is no tilt their head at an awkward Friday cut, the tournaments are usually •only three-day events, and they have put the stresses•andstrains of raising a family. and paying the mortgage behind them: etmtrihutcs to a better mental lifestyle too. • -Life is good on the Senior Tour. Mind you it's a tough. tour to geta card to play on,: - hut once you're there yOu can make a 'nice living playing golf. and travelling the country. , The LPGA is trying to put ' together a women's senior • • tour and I certainly wish them -well. Ittookawhile fcir the men's tour to get off the ground so I hope the LPGA perseveres and we all get a chance to see some of the Tartan chameleon By Carolanne Doig angle to keep from having blurred vision when they address the hall. - Recent improvements to bifocals - having the entire bottom part of the lens used instead of.a finger tip sized area - helps most golfers. • Physical conditioning is essential to reach your full - potential in many areas -of life.; Walking is. a "best. exercise" and it is. always recommended that golfers - waik as much as they can.. Walking strengthens the legs allowing for a better •beginning base to swing. from. Walking stimulates the circulation and builds up the heart. It's true that some courses do not allow golfers the opportunity to walk. and .. greats Of ladies' golf playing that's a shame. If you are competitive golf on a regular • permitted. ' then We - basis. , recommend walking unless How do you know if you're the course is really hilly. the ;a senior golfer'' To be , weather is really humid, or afticially classed as'a senior you have a physical player you have to fall within condition that prevents you certain age categories. that from doing so.. se.em to be getting closer and Even walking the front nine Closer, I might add. The Sr. wand riding the back is better PGA tour requires players to than driving around the entire he 50 or..older- The proposed course. Sr. LPGA Tour will allow • Warming up before the • ,women 45 and older to game helps golfers of all compete. in provincial and ages but particularly those :national amateur competition oId bones and muscles:Do a age for seniors is 55 and few warm-up exercises older, while here at our local before .going to the tee, not course the senior league just in cold weather. but welcomes -Olen -and -women at before 'each -round. Take time 5t). to get to the course early and • We all know that age is -just go through . a pre -game a'nurnbcr and• that mariv,,Loutine of bends,'stretches, people can and will enjoy swings with a weighted club, their golf well into their 80s . hitting a few- practice shots. and 90s. Ailments may •and making a few putts. surface. and the scores may•brink lots of fluids On the ccalate hut the enjoyment or. course and eat some fruit too: and passion los the game, • • Wear the correct•clothing; doesn't ha\c to decrease t".cr - especially footwear. -Good time. Certain things can he . shoes --.with support are predicted and compensated essential. Leather is better ti+r. _ - - than synthetic because it • Arthritis is a problem with :breathes andstretches. The many aging golfer. Arthritis new soft spikes have to be i or real peace of -mind, it�t.tltt. symbol of protection. We provide insurance protection that lett you sleep at night. That's because the'cohective strength of our 50 community based mutual insurer makes us among the most financially secure insurance networks in the wotld. For you, it means friendly knowledgable service from people who understand your needs and provide the protection and service you.want. 393 6 021e //,1,4,(77. ifmt es 63,1,7any • 1-800-263-1961a VOW, a rhe QY•^• wr.y M„n•r,r• 1„etN•M Call LYNDA VINCENT DOWNIE) at 527-2204 ./4"4/"""4"7'"'"'''''''''”' or toll free 1-888-269-0377 replaced regularly and be careful on wet days on the hills. They just don't give you the traction that the conventional steel spikes did, but they give you great greens. Wear loose comfortable clothing, hat. sunglasses and sunscreen. Your mother never heard of sunscreen - but we're telling you now. , - • Swing easy. Don't try to kill the ball. Don't under club. You're too old for all that ego stuff anyway. Wouldn't it sound better to say, "I had a four" that) "I made a six but I know I can hit that three iron farther, if I just.hit it better?" Use the utility woods more and the long irons less, maybe even retire the driver or get one with a more flexible shaft:or a little extra loft. Use a lower compression hall remember that ego thing again. • Finally. use the old noggin to make up for some of the losses in physical strength and flexibility. Play in the present tense. Don't base club selection on what you used to be able to-do; Play for position on the course. hitting to the safe side of the - green and avoiding hazards. • Play -from more t'orward tees and enjoy shorter courses. Practise your short game and become a deadly -chipper .and putter. Use strategy. Remember the old adage about old age and treachery defeating youth and skill. I think that was my grandpa's motto. Most golf professionals can help seniors achieve greater success on the golf course by recommending clubs -that are designed with the correct shafts, grips and heads to match the changes in a senior's swing. • The pro can also recommend some exercises: golf drills and even little game management tips to help. (If you want a great chipping lesson see if you can get a quick nine in with Ken Doig Sr.), . We have many seniors who enjoy their golf on a regular basis: We have all heard many tales of golfers shooting -their age. -We -watch .the Senior Tour and realize that for many. golf begins at 50. Gene Sarazen, who passed away recently at 98.'teed it up annually at the Masters FARM & MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE Specializing in: • Clay & Plastic Tile Installations • Backhoe•& Dozer Service • • Septic System Installations For Quality, Experience. & Service call: Wayne Cook (519) 236-7390 R.R. 2•Zurich, Ont. NOM 2TO www.hay.neV-drainage t9PARKER L i MITE Q right up until April of this year. Some retirees don't begin the game until in their 60s, yet become quite proficient. Many professional Athletes take up golf as their later -in -life sport. News from Seaforth Golf Club: The Seniors • Invitational was a great success Iast_Wednesday in'.• spite of the weather. Over 100 golfers between the •ages of 50 and 84 played the 18 - hole competition. Winners in the various flites were: ages 50-56 Rick Wood with a 74 and Lynn Holley with a net 71. Ages 57-63 Neil Coburn with.a 74 and Ron Claridge with a net 68. Ages 64-70 Mary Lite!. shot 74 and Bob Hutchinson had a net 67. Ages 71 and - older was won by Ton: Matlock with a 78 •and the net winner was Jack MacLean with a 68. • Local goiters who. made it to the prizes- were Ron Stephan and Ken Doig Sr., but the competition. included other area seniors as well Harold Turnbull.' John Patterson. Bob Wilson. Keith Connolly and Bill Weber. The Senior morning +vas rained out as was Men's Night last •week. The draw s will he rescheduled. Winner of the Ladies Night was Connie Marion. A junior girls'.clinic was held on Sunday afternoon with.about 12 girls taking part in the OLGA-sponsored. event .organized • by Brenda .McEwin. This week. .the course 1, closed on Wednesday between 9:30 a.m. and 4:3it p.m: for the Arena Managers Tournament. 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