06/09/2022 ISSUE 12

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PRE-ROUND PREPARATION ESSENTIAL TO PLAYING YOUR BEST GOLF KEVIN’S
KURES

All of us are looking for different ways time, which will leave you plenty of time pitch shots over a greenside practice bun- Kevin Perkins is a
to play better. An area that we can begin to warm up properly and give you a sense ker and then strike a few balls from that PGA Master Profession-
to analyze and improve upon – and is of being relaxed and unhurried. I would same bunker. Continue your pre-round al and operates his Golf
often overlooked – is pre-round prepara- recommend going to the driving range warmup by hitting a few chip shots and Academy at the Sailfish
tion. This would also include what you do first, where you will begin your warmup then complete your quality pre-round Sands Golf Course in
the day and night before the day of play. with some light stretches, to prepare for warmup with approximately 10 minutes Stuart. Kevin has host-
As always, I am in favor of having a bal- full swings. Start with your sand wedge of putting. ed and produced his By Kevin Perkins
anced and enjoyable life, and at times and hit a half dozen balls with every own television and radio
letting your hair down. However, I am other club, i.e., SW, 9, 7, etc., concluding In conclusion, you have conditioned golf shows, and co-authored the instruc-
sure all of you recognize that what you with striking 8-12 balls with your driver. your mind and body to stay in a relaxed, tional Book “Golf Everyone,” published
do the day and night before your round of If available, move on to a fairway bunker, slow state and have warmed up properly by Hunter Textbooks. He may be reached
golf can adversely affect performance the and strike a few shots with your 7-iron by executing all five areas of the game: at 561-301-3783 or email at dkperkins4@
following day. Let me go through some to help you get some feel for striking the putting, chipping, bunker play, pitching cs.com. Visit his website at kevinperkins
“Kures” on how to prepare pre-round, sand in front of the ball. Next, hit a few and full swing. You are prepared to play golfacademy.com. 
which will allow you to play your best: your very best!
ACE PLACE:
1. Day and night before. Obviously, GOLFERS
monitor the amount of alcohol you drink ON TARGET
and try to get plenty of rest. I am sure your AT PGA!
primary physician would recommend
somewhere around 6-to-8 hours of sleep. More precision iron play
Also, especially in our warmer months, was on display at PGA
drink plenty of water the day before you Golf Club as two more
play. Do some light stretching and exer- players made holes-in-
cise that day as well. one recently. Club
member Don Spieller,
2. Day of round. Get up at least two far left, aced the Wa-
hours before your round, and do your namaker course’s sixth
normal morning routine the first hour. hole using a 7-iron from
Make sure to have a healthy breakfast, 172 yards. Mark Biles,
including a glass of orange juice, some near left, followed suit
fruits, grains and a low-fat protein. Try on the Ryder course’s
to move at a slower, relaxed pace the en- fifth hole, knocking in
tire morning, and take deep breaths and a 9-iron shot from 141
shake out any tension you may feel. The yards. Congrats Don
relaxed, slow, composed movements and and Mark! 
mindset will have a positive and slowing
effect, and set a nice tone during your
round. You may also want to do some
light stretching just before you leave the
house. Try to arrive at the golf course no
later than 45 minutes prior to your start-
ing time.

3. Warmup. Hopefully, you have ar-
rived 45 minutes prior to your starting

2022 PGA YOUTH
SUMMER GOLF CAMPS

Our PGA Youth Summer Golf Camps are designed for young golfers to learn how to play the
game of golf with their peers in a fun and friendly environment. Over the course of the camp,
youth golfers will learn a variety of topics, that includes:

• Rules of Golf • Etiquette • Fitness • Full Swing • Bunkers • Pitching • Chipping
• Putting • On-Course Play • Contest’s • Prizes • Most Importantly FUN!!

DATES June 21-23, 28-30, July 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28
AGES 6 to 17 years old
TIME 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
COST $199 + tax

To learn more or to register, contact G. Sean Schley, PGA at 772.783.2024 or [email protected]

REGISTER online at pgalearningcenter.com/instruction/juniors

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