Around the Bend MAR 17

MARCH 2017

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AROUND THE BEND

INSIDE THE BRAIN OF A GOLF PRO R E - I N T R O D U C I N G O U R G O L F P R O F E S S I O N A L S T A F F A N D W H A T M A K E S T H E M T I C K

They are the smiling faces in the Golf Shop , the " can - do " guys , and always ready to give a pointer on your golf game ! They are our very own Horseshoe Bend CC Golf Professional Staff . Each day , they arrive with a great attitude and an eagerness to share their knowledge on the course , equipment , and approaches to the game . But how much do we really know ? I

What instructions do you find yourself repeating the most during lessons ?

A : I find that most golfers have a tendency to flip their hands at impact . Most players will have the majority of their weight on their rear foot at impact and try to help the golf ball into the air . This is not only a mistake on the full swing , but especially on shorter shots . A : Do not get above the hole on our greens . If you have a downhill putt in the summer time , good luck stopping the ball ! Horseshoe Bend CC has its own unique set of play challenges . What is your best tip for playing HBCC ' s course ?

caught up with each of them to ask four

specific questions and find out a little more ( and grab some tips for you too !).

Name : Title :

Alan Pickell Head Golf Professional

Favorite Golf Course : Favorite Hole at HBCC :

Isleworth Country Club ; Orlando , FL Hole # 18

A : I was very fortunate to be introduced to golf at a very young age . My father gave me my first club when I was two years old , and I never stopped ! Everyone has an origin story . How did you get started with golf ? A : I would have to say a 230 yard shot over water is the most difficult shot to handle . Golf is definitely a game of skill ! What do you consider to be the most difficult shot to hit ?