AMERICAN GOLF

American Golf Insider - Winter 2013

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PRACTICE TEE THE FUNDAMENTALS SWING SEQUENCE F H VIEW FROM THE TOP rom Los Verdes PGA Head Professional Mike Buroza, here's what you need to know: Spectacular scenery makes 9 It's essential to have the proper grip, stance, posture and ow much time would alignment before starting the you spend practicing swing. your game if you could 9 Initiate the back swing with fine-tune your swing at a topearly shoulder and hip rotation. notch facility overlooking the The club should travel relatively Pacific Ocean from the cliffs on plane to the top of the of Rancho Palos Verdes? CLICK back swing, with a sequence Los Verdes Golf Course HERE FOR of motion where the arms MORE TIPS offers its guests just that. are not going too fast relaFROM MIKE "Our practice facility tive to the body rotation. BUROZA opened in the 1960s and 9 Initiate the forward swing with the lower body making a features breathtaking, unobslight lateral shift to the front structed views of the golf course foot, which allows the club to and the ocean," says Mike drop on the proper swing path. Buroza, PGA Head Golf Profes9 Once the initial weight shift sional at Los Verdes. "We have a has occurred, your hips should two-tiered driving range with turn freely out of the way for an 44 practice stalls. The bottom accelerating and free swing of portion of the range is covered, the club head, allowing the allowing players to practice whole motion to end up in during bad weather conditions. balance on your left foot. Los Verdes the perfect place to practice – and play Los Verdes offers stunning ocean views from both the driving range and the golf course. It's a perfect setting with the exceptional views to work on polishing your game." Along with its comprehensive range, Los Verdes features two large, undulating practice greens to help hone your short game. Both the practice facility and the putting greens are open to the public. Whether it's hitting a few balls after work to unwind, trying to sharpen your game, or taking advantage of instruction opportunities, Los Verdes Golf Course and practice facility have taken beauty and accommodation to the next level. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ON AMERICAN GOLF LEARNING CENTERS

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