02/02/2018 ISSUE 05

To Advertise (772-559-4187) ST. LUCIE VOICE | ST. LUCIE WEST AND TRADITION | SPORTS February 2, 2018 19

HIGH LIFE: HIT YOUR TEE BALL UP, UP AND AWAY Kevin’s
Kures
Some of you may be struggling a bit to carry the ball greater distances in the air: 6. Tee Your Ball Higher: Don’t be afraid
get your tee shots to fly higher and carry 1. Ball Position: Play the ball more for- to tee your ball a bit on the high side; a min- nice extension and swoosh through the ball!
farther. I don’t want to get too technical imum of half the ball should be higher than Kevin Perkins is a PGA Master Profession-
with this subject, but with the popularity ward in your stance. I would recommend the top line of the driver.
of launch monitors we now have the ability playing the ball off your left instep, or at al and operates his Golf Academy at 76 Golf
to really dial in and maximize your results worse off your left heel. 7. In-Swing: Feel as though you are hit- World in Stuart. Kevin has authored the golf
with the driver. The most influential factors ting your shot from an uphill lie. You should instructional book Golf Everyone, published
on hitting your driver higher and carrying 2. Lean Shaft Neutrally at Address: Have picture and try to hit a high ball that starts by Hunter Textbooks. Kevin may be reached
it longer distances are: launch angle, spin the handle/grip positioned directly in line slightly right and will draw back into the at 561-301-3783, email: [email protected],
rate, angle of approach and power transfer with the zipper of your slacks or shorts. middle of the fairway. To hit the high draw, or visit his website at www.kevinperkinsgol-
ratio (also known as smash factor). you need to swing more downward and in- facademy.com. 
3. Weight Distribution: Place 60 percent ward at the start of the downswing, or feel
What I am going to discuss is what you of your weight on your right leg, 40 percent low to high. Also, add some nice forearm
can do practically on your own, without the on your left leg. rotation and the un-cocking of your wrists
assistance of a launch monitor, to hit your as you sense swinging up and right going
driver higher and to carry it farther. 4. Aim: Aim 20 yards to the right by clos- through the ball. Your head will stay back,
ing your stance. both your hips and shoulders will stay tilt-
What I see most commonly on the lesson ed as you swing right and up, again, making
tee, is players hitting down and across and 5. Spine Tilt/Head Position at Address: sure to add a nice amount of rotation and
left with their drivers, a killer of high and Make sure your head is slightly behind the release of your forearms and wrists. You will
long carries off the tee. Here are the “Kures” ball at address. Also, tilt your spine slightly feel the weight of the clubhead creating a
to help you launch your driver higher and to your right at address and cock your knees
slightly toward the target. This will place
your right shoulder lower than your left
shoulder.

IRSC volleyballers named Academic All-Stars

The IRSC Volleyball team receives the annual Skull Award as the 2017 Academic All-Stars.

Members of the Indian River State Sills and Flavia Rostetter were designat-
College Volleyball team were named Ac-
ademic All-Stars for achieving the high- ed to the 2nd Team All Southern Confer-
est grade-point average for any athletic
team at the College during the Fall 2017 ence.
semester.
The names and hometowns of the
The 14-member team earned an aver-
age 3.56 grade point average, resulting in IRSC Volleyball team members are: Brit-
the fifth consecutive year receiving the
coveted recognition. tany Beckelheimer, Hialeah; Sarah Eg-

The team thrived under the leader- bers, Apopka; Jenna Erwin, Orange Park;
ship of head coach Stephanie Skidmore
and assistant coaches Tony Glessner and Lindsay Glynn, Stuart; Natalie Hoyos,
Jeff Hardman. Members Lindsay Glynn,
Jordan Shoemaker and McKenna Ty- Miami; Taylor Leander, Fort Pierce; Syd-
son were designated to the 1st Team All
Southern Conference, while Rebecca ney Oglesby, Port St. Lucie; Essi Pentti-

nen, Kouvola, Finland; Flavia Rostetter,

Kerzers, Switzerland; Flavia Rusterholz,

Rapperswil, Switzerland; Jordan Shoe-

maker, Ocala; Rebecca Sills, Stuart; Jack-

ie Schmitz, Munster, Germany; Kaira

Smith, Colorado Springs; and McKenna

Tyson, Tampa.  ­– CONTRIBUTED

SERVICE DIRECTORY - ADVERTISING ST. LUCIE AND TRADITION SERVICES

Our directory gives small business people eager to Michael R. Repoli, CPA, EA NOW IT’S PERSONAL TRAINING
provide services to the community an opportunity
INCOME TAXES. ROOT CANAL. We Come To Your Home!
to make themselves known to our readers at an
affordable cost. This is the only service directory Fortunately, we can help with the Uncomfortable In The Gym?
mailed each week. If you would like your service to more painful of the two. Specialist In Senior Fitness
appear in our directory, please call 772-370-7983. Specialist In Exercise Therapy
Call: 772-878-3703 FAX: 772-343-7287 • www.repolicpa.com ISSA Certified - Licensed/Insured John Bennett

www.NOWitspersonaltraining.com 772-579-6185

FEBRUARY SAVINGS

for our St. Lucie West & Tradition friends!

DENTAL $899 $59
IMPLANTS
STARTING DENTAL CROWN DENTAL CLEANING
AT $2150 SPECIAL* SPECIAL*
UP TO $2599.
Includes: Porcelain/Ceramic Includes: Cleaning (Prophylaxis or Full
Codes: D6010, D6066, D6056. crown & Core Build up. Mouth Debridement), Full Mouth X-Rays

Code: D2740 OR D2750 & Comprehensive exam.

Code: D1110, D4355, D0150 & D0210

Not applicable for periodontal patients.

*Special offers cannot be combined with any other special and are available for a limited time only. Only one special offer can be used per patient.

Port St Lucie Office
672 SW Prima Vista Blvd #202

Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 905-2741

Jupiter Dental Office
3889 Military Trail #102

Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 406-6070

www.DBDFL.com

A Financing Program by Allegro Credit ®

WE ARE HERE FOR LIFE’S UNEXPECTED URGENCIES!
We accept most Insurance Carriers, Medicare & Medicaid.

Uninsured? Please ask about our Self Pay Rates.
#1 For Fast Access to Quality Care for Acute Medical Illnesses!

Mild asthma attacks and breathing difficulty
Falls, sprains, and simple fracture
Wounds with moderate bleeding
Fever, flu, upper respiratory tract infection
X-rays and Lab Tests
Vomiting or diarrhea
Skin rashes and infections
Mild eye irritation
Urinary tract infection
Abdominal pain
Neck & Back pain
Headache
STD Testing
Pneumonia
Allergies
Mild burns…and more!