Don't Get Bent

Rules disputes around golf matches have been going on ever since someone first took a swing at a golf ball. Well, the Spring Scramble was no exception.

It turns out that what seemed to be the winning putt on the 18th green turned out to be made with a non-conforming putter.

The USGA plainly requires that "The shaft must be straight from the top of the grip to a point not more than 5 inches above the sole, measured from the point where the shaft ceases to be straight along the axis of the bent part of the shaft."

Tony Sweet, Assistant Golf Professional, Islandwood C.C.
http://www.islandwoodcountryclub.com/

Short Drive Contest IX

Cole Topper from Crab Creek Golf Course captured the 9th Annual Rusty Golfer Shortest Drive Contest (RGSDC) which is held at their indoor practice facility each February.

Taking advantage of the home turf advantage, Cole (in stall # 15) defeated fellow finalist Eli Nuffington with a full swing drive of 7 inches. "I was born for this." Topper claimed. "My head comes up naturally."

Eli could only manage a 3 footer, which fell far long of his goal.

Islandwood's best finisher (8th place) was Lars Fjord with an unfortunate yet delightful "chipmunk-chaser" of nearly fifteen yards.

Said Mr. Fjord, "If people realized just how hard it is to just-miss whiffing, there would be more spectators showing up. The RGSDC committee should publicize us more, maybe next year."

The top four finishers will team up to take on the Helen Keller Institute's foursome in the Nighttime Golf Round-Robin. It is held at midnight on four consecutive Sundays in August. The HKI leads the series 8-0 going into this year.

Tony Sweet, PGA Assistant Golf Professional
http://www.islandwoodcountryclub.com/