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! http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/cmps_in...age=multimedia
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!
