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OB SPORTS GOLF & LEISURE x SPRING 2018 x obsports.com l INSTRUCTION GET INTO THE GAME! I f you're new to golf or would like to improve your game but haven't taken lessons before, the Get Into Golf program at Arizona National may be a perfect fit to get you moving in the right direction. Players can register in groups of two for $199 per person and will receive four one-hour classes includ- ing on-course instruction, as well as two super-twi- light rounds. The program takes players through all aspects of the game, including putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, rules, etiquette and everything else they need to establish a basic foundation. "The program starts with putting and instills key elements that are essential to master and are neces- sary as you grow the swing," said Cindy MacNider, the Head Golf Professional at The Golf Club at Vistoso. "This allows players to grow the swing without the complexity and confusion about all the moving parts. By the fourth session, when we get to full swing, you'll have the skills to be successful." ......................................................................................... > LEARN MORE about the Get Into Golf program. THE FUNDAMENTALS 1) Have more fun. Unless you're in a competition, your score really doesn't matter. Don't set yourself up to enjoy the game only if you play well. I quit keeping score because that was how I meas- ured success. Enjoying a beautiful day on a beautiful course with friends and family was definitely suc- cess for me – it really doesn't get much better than that. My score is not relevant to the pleasure I get from being out there. I now have a sense of humor about my game, and the others in my group have more fun too rather than having to walk on eggshells because of my frustration level. ••••• 2) Explore a new course. There is so much to see and appreciate on a golf course – the colors of our Arizona landscape, wildlife in the desert, the design of the course, or the stun- ning gardens. Take it all in, as it is there for your en- joyment. Think about it: What's your favorite course to play – and why? ••••• 3) Make practice enjoyable. Bring a friend for a game of HORSE around the chipping green. Put something fun on the line like a glass of wine or an ice cream cone. Alternate who gets to pick the target, count your total shots to hol- ing out, and the higher total gets a letter. It's all about enjoying the activity, and your game will im- prove at the same time. ••••• 4) Learn about yourself. Each time you go out on the golf course, learn something about yourself. Perhaps you get dis- tracted by your cell phone notifications, or you get stressed out when a group is behind you. Perhaps you talk too much, or not enough, to your partner. What is true for your golf game is likely true for you in life – it can be a real eye-opener and can reveal strategies to help you relax, even outside of golf. ••••• 5) Grow the game. Help a young person pursue their interest in golf. For example, the First Tee of Tucson works with kids of all ages. Those in their Birdie or Eagle class are better players, and some of them have gotten there with borrowed equipment and no family funds to get more time on the course. Donating clubs that are newer, taking a kid to play or paying for a foursome of kids on a special course will go a long way toward growing the game for the next generation. These kids are so grateful for the opportunity to play golf, and you'll get an enor- mous sense of satisfaction by helping them realize their dreams on the golf course. Arizona National.

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