I find I can relate my game more to the LPGA? Don’t laugh, but honestly these girls can really play they all hit the ball the same distance as I do and play the same length courses I do. I like to see them hit different shots, they hit more long irons into greens (like I do) they make more up and downs around the greens (like I do).

Don’t get me wrong I love watching the Men bomb it but watching the Ladies makes me appreciate how good and effortless their golf swings look. The LPGA players have some of the most beautiful rhythmic swings in all of golf and the tour is so competitive with talent from all over the world.

Next month the LPGA is coming to Cambridge to play at Grey Silo and some of you may have played it. I highly recommend buying a ticket and watching some amazing golf I am sure the Ladies will appreciate the support as much as you enjoy the entertainment. I am routing for Canadian golfer Alena Sharp. I was fortunate enough to play against Alena in high school golf.

Let me know your thoughts on the LPGA and how often you get a chance to watch

So the funny story starts at the 4th hole. It was a 169 yard par 3. I hit a smooth knock down 4 hybrid (remember my previous blog – hybrids are versatile) and it looked really good tracking for the pin, took a couple of bounces and disappeared. The thre of us stop and look at each other and my brother in law say’s “I think it’s in – with a damn hybrid” My response “No can’t be buy hey yea it’s gone – I think it’s in.” We proceed to high five, take pictures/video, hoot and holler. My mind is racing thinking I can’t wait to blog about this one. I started messaging my wife and drive to the hole. Now as we get to the green there is one ball about 12 feet from the pin. My heart drops to my stomach. But I think wait…maybe it’s my brothers second shot I had been to excited to watch him hit. So I proceed to walk on the green (no putter of course) and look down to see that in fact it was my ball. Not even close to the hole not even a sniff. The guys on the next tee say “What the heck were you high fiveing for? So again my heart drops to my stomach as my playing partners get a good laugh at my expense. I would lie if I said that 4th hole didn’t affect me for at least the next 5. I ended up having a good round and hat lots of laughs the whole way around.

I hope you had a chuckle from my story. Let me know your hole in one or hole in one miss’s moments. Thanks for reading. Enjoy your Golf.

PS. Congrats to Canadian Graeme DeLaet who finished tied for 4th at this weekends PGA Tour event, The Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana.

Eglinton and Caledon Hunt Spring Fling

Dinner • Dance • Fundraiser

Reserve Tickets: cotter.ech@gmail.com

So that got me thinking. “To belly or not to belly” If you watch the PGA tour you will notice several players using a belly or long putter. You may also know that the USGA and R&A are studying the use of these putters because of the anhoring of the putter against the body which of course is unlike traditional putters. Therefore these putters may be banned from tournament play.

My take is that if helps recreational golfers have more fun and putt better than why not. In the last couple of days I have tried a belly in the golf shop and haven’t decided if I may take it on the course. I personally don’t like the feel of it against my body but then again I need to make some more putts.

Let me know of your experiences with a belly putter. Positive or negative and if you have made the switch.

Level Playing Golf Tournament (LPGT)

If you’d like to golf for a great cause, this is the tournament for you. The 3rd annual Level Playing golf tournament (LPGT) presented in collaboration with the City of Brampton is back.

Hosted by TV Personality Susan Hay, proceeds will once again benefit children with special needs attending summer camps with the City of Brampton.

8AM shotgun. Join us for a great day of fun, with lots of prizes and surprises. See you on the green!

Please visit www.levelplaying.ca to register.

Thank you for letting us play the course. I now see why Gino speaks so highly of your course.

Family Transition Place Golf Classic

Shotgun start at 11:00am

Take advantage of these early bird offers ending June 30, 2012!

• Individual registration is only $199!*
• Corporate foursomes are $900 and include BONUS early bird registration of business name on event website and program, and one
  sleeve of HOPE golf balls for each golfer!

For registration, sponsorship or silent auction donations,
call 519.942.4122 ext. 243 or visit familytransitionplace.ca.

Download Registration Form

So how many hybrids do you carry? I have 1 a Ping G20 23 degree which replaces my 3 and 4 iron. I find the hybrid more versatile as I can choke down for different yardages. Therefore the longest iron I have in my bag is a 5.

The next question is what is a UW and how does it differ from a PW. In my opinion the UW could be the most important club in your bag. You see, most players carry a PW (pitching wedge) and a SW (sand wedge). Between those clubs there is a big gap in lofts. PW has 45 degrees of loft and SW has 56 degrees; a difference of 11 degrees. That is a big difference considering the difference between a 7 and 8 iron is only 4 degrees. So why carry a UW which has a loft of 50-52 (depending on manufacturer) A UW is more versatile and allows you to narrow in on those short game shots from 100 yards in. Everyone know the quickest way to lower your scorei is to have a better short game. Carry more wedges will help you get the ball closer for more one putts.

I find I use my UW in all sorts of places. It is my go to club for 100 yard fairway shots or long bunker shots (40-60) although where I use it most is around the greens for those bump and run shots. I like the UW because it has just enough loft to create spin to be creative around the greens.

So again I’ll ask “what’s in your Bag?” Here are a couple of club ideas that will help you lower scores.

What’s in Matthew Belacca’s Bag for 2012?

• Driver – Ping G20, 10.5 Stiff
• Fairway Wood – Ping G20, 5 wood
• Hybrid – Ping G20, 23 degree
• Irons – Ping I20, 5-PW
• Wedges – Ping Tour UW (52) LW (58)
• Putter – Ping Anser 3, 33 inches

Sunday, May 6, 2012
Luncheon 12:30pm
at the Caledon Country Club

Featuring:

Fashion Network – Brampton
Chica-Boom – Caledon
Men’s Fashion’s by
Hannah’s Closet – Erin

Show Co-ordinator:
Betty Burgoyne

Tickets $25

Call 519-927-5305 or visit CaledonFairGrounds.ca