Inside Golf’s Steve Turcotte made his inaugural visit to Augusta National and the Masters. There was plenty to see, including a great look at a practice round and the 16th hole (right). And don’t forget about the $1.50 Pimento Cheese sandwiches. For more on the trip, please see Page 2 of this months’ issue of Inside Golf Newspaper.

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Muckleshoot washingtonopen set for Meridian Tournament season for the Pacific North-west’s top professionals and amateurs is right around the corner. The Muckleshoot Washington Open kicks off the championship season with a three-day tournament at Kent’s Meridian Valley Country Club. Here is a look at the rest of the major cham-pionship schedule in the Pacific Northwest… •TheOregonOpenwilltakeplaceJune18-20 at Bend’s Pronghorn Golf Club at both the Nicklaus and Fazio courses. •RosauersInvitationalwillbeheldJuly19-21at Spokane’s Indian Canyon Golf Course. •TheNorthwestOpenInvitationalissetforAug.19-21atWallaWalla’sWineValley.

The Pacific Northwest was well represented at the finals of the Drive, Chip & Putt event held at Augusta National Golf Club. Angela Zhang of Bellevue, Wash., won the girls7-9agedivisionattheeventafterdominat-ing all three categories. .Angela won the driving and putting competition and finished second in the chipping competition. Atotalof80boysandgirlstookpartinthechampionship, which was held on Sunday before the start of Masters week. It was the sixth time the event has been held at Augusta National. Qualifying for the 2020 Drive, Chip & Putt starts in June around the PacificNorthwest.Please check inside this section of Inside Golf Newspaper for places where qualifying will take place around the Pacific Northwest.

TheUSGAandTheR&Ahaveprovided aclarificationthatintroducesaLocalRule,allow-ing players to replace a broken or significantly damaged club, except in cases of abuse. UndertheLocalRule,aclubis“brokenorsignificantly damaged” if it meets the following conditions: •Theshaftbreaksintopieces,splintersoris bent (but not when the shaft is only dented)the club face impact area is visibly deformed (but not when the club face is only scratched) • The clubhead is visibly and significantlydeformed •Theclubheadisdetachedorloosefromtheshaft, or the grip is looseHowever, a player is not allowed to replace his or her club solely because there is a crack in the club face or clubhead.

Inkster will headline lPGA legends event at white horseclearwater legends cup • What: LPGA Legends Tour makes its annual stop at White Horse Golf Club in Kingston, Wash. The tournament is called the Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup Presented by The Boeing Company. • Date:June6-8.One-dayPro-AmonJune6with a two-day tournament. • Purse: $200,000. • Field: A total of 26 LPGA Legends are scheduled to take part in this second annual event, includingJuli Inkster (pictured left).FellowHallofFamerJoAnneCarnerofWashingtonwillalsobein the field. • Information: See the website www.theleg-endstour.com.

LPGA Hall of Famer Juli Inkster will be the head-liner at this year’s Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup at White Horse Golf Club in Kingston. The event is set for June 6-8. A total of 36 LPGA legends will take part in the tournament looking for a piece of the $200,000 purse for the two-day tournament. Inkster won 31 LPGA tournaments during her career, including the 1983 and 1988 Safeco Classic when it was held in the Pacific Northwest at Meridian Valley Country Club in Kent. Other Northwest players will include Hall of Famer JoAnne Carner and Wendy Ward. Also in the field will be Suzy Whaley who in 2018 became the first woman president of the PGA of America. See www.thelegendstour.com for more info.

Chambers Bay’s new greens: A big success Bandon Dunes getsset to host anotherUSGA championshipwith the four-Ball The 2019 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship will held at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore. The championship was originally slated to be held at Chambers Bay, in University Place, Wash., but it will now be held there in 2021, in order to accommodate a turfgrass transition project. Chambers Bay changed its putting greens from fescue to Poa annua grass, will provide long-term benefits to the facility, which is an important asset to the community and region. The course hosted the 2015 U.S. Open and is owned by Pierce County and operated by KemperSports. The 2019 U.S. Amateur Four Ball Championship will be contested May 25-29. The U.S. Amateur Four-Ball consists of 128 two-player sides and requires two courses for the stroke-play portion of the championship. The specific courses at Bandon Dunes that will be used for the 2019 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball will be announced at a later date. Chambers Bay will now host the 2021 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship from May 22-26. The Home Course in DuPont, Wash., will serve as the stroke-play co-host for the 2021 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball. Previously, Chambers Bay was the site of the 2010 U.S. Amateur and 2015 U.S. Open championships, while Bandon Dunes has hosted the 2006 Curtis Cup Match, the 2007 U.S. Mid-Amateur, the concurrent U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links and U.S. Amateur Public Links Championships in 2011 and the inaugural U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship in 2015. Bandon Dunes is also scheduled to host the 2020 U.S. Amateur Championship, which marks seven USGA championships hosted in 15 years.

Chambers Bay re-opened for play after being closed for five months to convert their greens from fine fescue to Poa annua, the predominant golf grass in the Northwest. Poa grass was shipped from British Columbia and used to re-sod the Nos. 7, 10 and 13 greens, as well as the practice green. The results were so favor-able that officials decided to redo the remaining 15 greens. And the reviews were terrific when the course re-opened for play in April.

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Justforfunawhilebacksomeonesentmethelink to the Masters ticket lottery and I decided to fill out the form and throw my name into the hat. I didn’t think anything about it, figuring I had no shot, just like most of my friends who have done that through the years. But one morning checking my email I saw a return address from the Masters. I was ready to hit the delete button without ever reading thinking that it was one of those thanks for sending us an entry but better luck next time. Glad I opened the e-mail. It said congratulations, you have been selected for two Monday practice round tickets to Augusta National and the Masters Golf Tournament. I read it a couple of times to make sure that it was real, and not some phony e-mail coming from overseas. It was real, but I didn’t much about it figuring that thousands of people probably got the same kind of note and it was nothing special. Wrong, wrong, wrong. That night I was up at my Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club telling some guys about the tickets. One guy went off. “I’vebeentryingthisf-inglotteryforyearsandnever get picked and you get it the first time - ri-diculous,” he said. “Man,thosearevaluabletickets,”anotherguysaid.“Isawsomeonesellingpracticeroundticketsfor $500 on the street a couple of years ago.” IcalledmybuddyJoeandsaidpackyourbags,I just got some Golden Tickets to the Masters. It was my first trip to Augusta National. I have seen it for years on TV like every other golf nut in the world. But this is a place that must be seen to be believed. Walking in to the front gates is like getting into the Super Bowl as you get scanned, wanded and stared down by security. But everyone isreallynicesaying“WelcometotheMasters”asyou walk through the massive entrance. And when you first see the course, you almost can’t believe your eyes. It’s like watching a live-screen television. The hills, the signs, the flowers, the fast greens, the guys in green jackets, the

thousands of patrons (yes I said patrons), the tall pines, the pinestraw ... everything you see on TV is just like it looks on TV. Only hillier. Much hillier. TV does not do justice to Augusta National. This is a hilly place. There is not flat hole on the course. The 10th hole looks likeanelevatordropsyoustraightdown.The18thhole is straight up the hill. Amen Corner sits at the

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First trip to Augusta National is an experience that will live onContinued from Page 2bottom of it. Our goal was to walk from the first teeboxtothe18thgreen.Missionaccomplished,but these 57-year-old knees were feeling the hills, especiallythatwalkup18whereitseemedlikeamountain climb at the end of a long journey. And along the way, plenty of memories: •Theconcessionstandsareallovertheplace.And yes it’s true a Pimento Sandwich is $1.50 and a beer is just $4. Nothing is expensive on the Masters menu, that is why the lines are so long. • The bathrooms are first-class and there issomeone directing traffic inside telling you where to go if you need to go No. 1 or No. 2. •Practiceroundsaregreat towatch.Onthe15thhole,wewatchedDustinJohnsonmissthegreen with his second shot, throw another ball down

in the par-5 fairway and proceed to dunk the shot from long range - a mulligan albatross. • The security guards are tough, but usuallyfriendly.When Johnson andRoryMcIlroywerepracticeputtingonthe15thgreen,mybuddyJoeand I got up to head to the 16th tee. A security guard barked at us to sit down until they were done. Dude, they were practice putting. Come one. •The16thholeduringpracticeroundsisawe-some. It’s a tough par-3 but the fans all chant for the players to skip the ball across the ponds. Almost all take part. Tiger Woods skipped one across the pond and onto the middle of the green. With the roar of the crowd you thought he had just dunked it for an ace. •Themerchandisecenter ... bigcrowds,bigprices and abuse of credit cards.

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Eric Briggs new pro at LakeLand Eric Briggs has been named the new head profes-sional at LakeLand Golf and Country Club in Allyn, Wash. The 33-year-old Briggs last worked at Druids Glen for five years. He is excited to be part of the LakeLand country club atmosphere. He is also avail-able for lessons and is a certified club fitter. He can be reached at 360.275.6100.

Drive, Chip & Putt NW schedule The USGA, Masters Tournament and the PGA of America have released the qualifying schedule for the 2019-2020 Drive, Chip and Putt season. Interested participants can register to qualify online beginning March 5 at drivechipandputt.com. The 2020 qualifying schedule includes dates and locations for participants to play in local qualifiers across the country, with the opportunity to advance and earn an invitation to next year’s National Finals at August National Golf Club. Seven courses in WSGA territory will host local qualifiers and two will host sub-regional qualifiers for the 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt.Local qualifiers:• High Cedars GC | Orting, WASunday, June 9, 2019 • Mount Si GC | Snoqualmie, WASunday, June 30, 2019• The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge | Snoqualmie, WAMonday, July 1, 2019• The Creek at Qualchan | Spokane, WASunday, July 7, 2019• Pasco Golfland | Pasco, WAWednesday, July 10, 2019• Lake Padden GC | Bellingham, WATuesday, July 23, 2019

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Former UW golfer Panwins RBC Heritage event Former University of Washington golfer C.T. Pan won his first event on the PGA Tour when he claimed the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The victory came with plenty of perks along the way. He won $1.242 million for his championship but also received a PGA Tour exemption through the 2020-21 season. And he also will play in the Tournament of Champions at Kapulua in January and earned a spot in next year’s Masters. Pan shot a 4-under-par 67 in the final round to beat Matt Kuchar by one stroke. Pan had been runner-up in two previous PGA Tour events before winning in South Carolina.

Angela Zhang of Bellevue, Wash. may be a young star in the making after her dominant performance, winning the Girls 7-9 division by nine points with wins in the drive and putt portion. Angela placed second in the chipping portion, earning nine points to finish with 29, one shy of a perfect score. Renewing what has quickly become a Masters week highlight, 80 boys and girls, excited yet poised as they tested their skills on one of golf’s grandest stages, competed in the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on Sunday, April 7. The sixth-annual competition began in an early morning drizzle that gave way to a fair spring sky. As always, the contestants, ranging in age from 7 to 15, performed at Augusta National in front of both admir-ing patrons and encouraging past Masters champions. The Green Jacket winners on hand included Bubba Watson, Adam Scott, Sergio Garcia, Nick Faldo, Mark O’Meara, Bernhard Langer, Mike Weir and defending champion Patrick Reed. Joining the awards ceremonies under the big Oak tree behind the clubhouse was Jennifer Kupcho, who had made history herself by winning the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur the day before. Angela, 9, had the pleasure of meeting Kupcho after winning the Girls 7-9 division. Angela took first place in her division in driving and chipping and came in second in putting to earn a commanding overall victory. Standing 4-feet-10 and weighing 75 pounds, she belted a drive 189 yards through the damp air, 33 yards longer than her nearest competitor. As television cameras closed in and camera shutters clicked, Angela kept her composure in what was her first appearance in the National Finals. To get to the National Finals held at Augusta, Angela won the Girls 7-9 division at the Regional qualifier held at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash., hitting a 215-yard drive en route to posting a final score of 120. Earlier this year, she received an ‘A’

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Victoria golfer wins Evans In caddie parlance, they are called “loops” and Angela Bowers has made more than 140 of them at Victoria (B.C.) Golf Club. That’s a lot of walking, sometimes in the rain and wind, with a heavy bag slung over your shoulders, but Bowers never lost sight of the potential reward waiting at the end of her journey. And now that she has officially earned that prover-bial pot of gold at the end of her caddying rainbow – a prestigious Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship that will take her to the University of Washington this fall – Bowers is also proud of the fact she made a little history along the way. The 17-year-old senior from Reynolds Secondary is the first female Evans scholar from Victoria Golf Club. The club’s first five Evans Scholarship recipients were all males. Bowers didn’t need much motivation. She pretty much personifies what it means to be self-motivated. Berne Neufeld, the longtime Victoria Golf Club mem-ber who puts in long hours to run the Evans caddie program at the club, recalls being very impressed when she first met Bowers four years ago.

TopGolf plans Kirkland lounge TopGolf’s first permanent foray into the Seattle market will be different than anything the popular sports entertainment chain has made its name on. The company has opened driving range-lounge fu-sions worldwide and had its swing simulator installed at

dozens of independent golf courses and driving ranges across the country. In Kirkland, the two will fuse into a first-of-its-kind combination of upscale lounge and golf simulator, a bet the company is making to bring its brand to a more urban environment, called “Topgolf Lounge.” Checking in at 7,761 square feet, the facility will feature four “hitting bays” open to the public — at a to-be-determined rate — and one additional VIP space. But, unlike a normal Topgolf facility, these bays won’t look out onto a real-life driving range, rather a screen using Topgolf’s TopTracer swing simulator. It isn’t the first indoor golfing experience in the Pacific Northwest, nor is it the first swing simulator open to the public. But it will almost certainly be the swankiest. Currently six local courses, ranges and shops feature Topgolf’s TopTracer swing technology. Still craving a specifically crafted virtual golfing experi-ence? There’s also the Back Nine Parlor in Lynnwood, which serves food and drinks, too.

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Destination:Kiawah Island Golf ResortAward-winning South Carolina resort offers morethan just golf - there is plenty more to choose from

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Golf is always popular at Kiawah Island Golf Resort (top) but there is more to do including lone bike rides.

The mention of Kiawah Island Golf Resort tells the story. There is plenty of golf. Championship golf. A variety of golf. And golf so good that the resort’s Ocean Course has hosted not only the Ryder Cup back in 1991 but the 2012 PGA Championship and will again play host to that event in 2021. As you can tell, golf might be king at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, located less than an hour from Charleston, South Carolina, but there is much more than meets the eye as you make your way around the resort. Not only is this a place for golfers, but has been ranked among the top resorts for families. And for good reason. There are opportunities for bike riding, paddle boarding, walking, hiking, wildlife viewing and, of course, there is the 10-mile stretch of beach that the resort sits on - ranked among the best beaches to be found anywhere. Bicycle riding at Kiawah Island is a great way to get around. There are miles of paved bike paths and the bikes that come with rentals, are equipped with oversize tired good for beach riding as well. You will often see families riding together, sometimes with a small trailer being one bike hauling a small child. There are bicycle racks outside the housing units, and there is never a need to lock the bikes. It’s a trusting place. If you like your outdoor wildlife, the place has plenty of alligators.. The gators stay mainly near ponds and when you play the golf courses, chances are you will see one lounging near water - especially when the sun is out. Another outdoor treat is watching the dolphins on

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Gamble Sands Golf Course in Brewster, Wash. will host a local U.S. Open qualifying tournament this spring.

Gamble Sands offers a championshipgolf course and a place to stay after When the Gebbers family opened Gamble Sands in their hometown of Brewster, Wash. the reviews came fast. And so did the awards. The course earned rave reviews from the golfers who first stepped foot on the property and the awards followed, like the course being named the best new course in 2014 by Golf Digest. And it didn’t end there. The course has been named among the top in the Northwest since opening and now with the addition of a hotel, is considered among the top resorts in the country. Welcome to Gamble Sands, a place that might be a little off the beaten path but a place that is well worth the trip. There are 18 championship holes designed by David McLay Kidd, many of which rise above the Columbia River. And there is the Inn at Gamble Sands, with its terrific rooms. There is also the Cascade Putting

Course and Danny Boy Bar and Grill. There is a little of something for everyone. The Sands course is a true links course set in the high desert of Washington with sandy soil, traditional fine fescue grasses, firm playing surfaces, wide fair-ways and massive greens. The Sands course offers a very playable experience that weighs in at 7,169 yards from the back tees and plays to a par 72. It’s more akin to some of Kidd’s earlier work at Bandon with an emphasis on having fun. This is illustrated throughout the golf course, especially on the reachable par-4 2nd hole with its breathtaking view of the Columbia River, or perhaps on the split fairway of the par-4 14th. And there are stay and play options available with the opening of the Inn at Gamble Sands. Packages come with different options for multiple nights and rounds. For more, see www.gamblesands.com.

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North Shore Golf Course in Tacoma has a new pro shop and driving range practice facility to show off.

Tacoma’s North Shore Golf Coursehas new pro shop, practice facility North Shore Golf Course in Tacoma has plenty new to show off these days. The course, that sits in Northeast Tacoma, is owned by the Puyallup Indian Tribe. They torn down the old clubhouse and are working on a totally new building. North Shore has a new pro shop, which was built between the driving range and the old club-house. But that’s not all. The driving range has been completely re-done, with covered stalls and a large practice area for short game and putting. The old clubhouse has been taken down and new one is under construction. Head professional Bart Turchin said there is no timetable for the new clubhouse but when finished, it will be a 15,000 square foot facility with outdoor patios, restau-rant, meeting space and more will be included

in the new building. The new pro shop and practice area gives North Shore a look it has been after with the elimination of the old clubhouse. The new practice facility comes complete with covered and non-covered hitting areas. The new grass practice tees will open sometime this month. There are two putting greens, a chipping area, bunker - several ways to work on your golf game at North Shore Golf Course. Connor Robbins, a former University of Washington golfer, is the new teaching profes-sional at North Shore. For more information, call the course at 253.927.1375.

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Did you know…. •Thereare267golfcoursesin the state of Washington, and theWSGAisoneofjust59golfassociations in the U.S. that are licensed partners with the United States Golf Association.

•ThePacificNorthwestGolfHallofFamewasfoundedin1978and isadministeredby thePNGA. With last month’s induction ofRickFehr,BillSanderandCathyMant,therearenow69membersinthe Hall of Fame.

PGA Professional George Mack Jr. of Black Butte Ranch (Sisters, Ore.) won the PNW Senior Players' Championship at Wine Valley Golf Club with a birdie on the final hole. Mack won by one stroke over PGA Profes-sional Joey Carranza of Aldarra Golf Club (Falls City, Wash.) with the final-hole birdie. Pat O'Donnell of Arrowhead Golf Club (Mo-lalla, Ore.) and Tom Hale of Tacoma Country and Golf Club (Tacoma, Wash.) were low amateurs and were tied for third place with PGA Profes-sional Mike DeLong of The Coeur d'Alene Resort (Coeur d'Alene, Wash.) and PGA Professional Billy Bomar of Prairie Falls Golf Club (Post Falls, Idaho). Carranza and Hale also won the Four-Ball Team Competition with a score of 13-under par 131.

PNGA, PNWPGA will induct five For the fifth time in Northwest golf history, the Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) and the Pacific Northwest Section PGA (PNWPGA) will conduct a joint Hall of Fame ceremony to honor inductees from each organization. This combined Pacific Northwest Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held at Inglewood Golf Club in Kenmore, Wash. The induction

Mack wins Northwest Senior Playerscrown with a birdie on the final hole

was held in late April. Being inducted this year for the PNGA are Cathy Mant of Eugene, Ore.; Rick Fehr of Seattle, Wash.; and Bill Sander of Lake Forest Park, Wash. The PNWPGA will be inducting Dan Hill of Seattle, Wash. and Pat Fitzsimons of Las Vegas, Nev. The two associations began discussions in 2009 about the possibility of unifying their two induction ceremonies, and agreed upon one combined ceremony every two years to honor inductees from both organizations. Their respec-tive Halls of Fame recognize those who have distinguished themselves through outstanding playing accomplishments as well as contributions to the game in the region. “Every two years we recognize those indi-viduals who have distinguished themselves by their achievements, dedication and selfless giv-ing to golf in the Pacific Northwest,” said Peter Fibiger, PNGA President. “This year’s inductees have brought recognition to the Pacific Northwest through excellence in championship play or out-standing contributions of their time and effort in the advancement of the game. A partnership of amateurs and professionals is the essence of mak-ing golf the wonderful game that it is. This joint induction dinner and ceremony exemplifies that positive relationship in the Pacific Northwest.”

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The Lesson Tee: Time to set in motionnew things you’ve been working on Finally, the beginning of May and tournament time. Time to set in motion what we've worked on this winter. It could be time to take your clubs out to the course. The eagles are soaring and trees blooming up here at Semiahmoo. It's a great place to be. My academy building has saved me again this winter. People come to me and most times the song is the same. "I want to be more consistent." Everyone, no matter their level want to be more consistent. I had a couple tour players call me awhile back and they expressed the same desire. If a player has a proper grip, alignment and posture; then the player needs to master and build an awareness for the proper path/plane of the shaft and hands; then the squaring of the clubface and forward lean of the shaft at impact. Mastering and awareness of path and plane; squaring of the clubface, sequence and forward lean to the shaft at impact will produce solid strikes that we all know feels amazing. Through my experience if I, or any player for that matter, developed these qualities in my swing, I would strike the golf ball with more quality and consis-tency. I would rather not leave my ball striking up to chance. I would rather make things take place in my technique that would produce my desired shot pattern. If I make the golf club do certain things I get predictable shots. The golf ball (flight) doesn't lie. In the past I've written much about swing plane and path. I've written a couple times on squaring of the clubface. This month I want to focus on impact, forward lean to the shaft, and solid striking of the golf ball. I would like you to note it is imperative to square the face and swing on plane to play the golf of your dreams." Lets start here! Most golfers that play regu-

larly hit the ball fat and thin (not solid) because they leave their arms and club behind at the beginning of the downswing. They get either their upper or lower body too much ahead of the grip/hands and right elbow in thetransition.(photo1).Youwouldhittheballmore solid if the inside right elbow drove down your rib cage to the inside quarter of the golf ball. This happens before anything else moves! A cousin of that would be if you started the downswing with the hands and grip leading to the ball. (photo 2). Then hands, grip and right elbow lead back in front of the hips to the inside quarter of the golf ball.Yourhandsleadandwintheracetoandbeyondthegolfball.I'mnotkidding.Yourbodywill then rotate and drive once you get below the belt to and through the hitting area. Otherwise the clubhead releases early on most everyone and a fat, thin or pull results.

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The ‘Gate Drill’ just might beyour answer to making putts

Puttingisabalancebetween“aimandspeed.”Oneofmyfavoriteputtingdrillsisthe“gatedrill”(puttingbetweentwotees“gates”).Ithelpsyouget the feel of aiming and speed. Gate Drill: Place two tees feeling slightly bigger than your putter width 1” on each side wider. Place the tees/gates in front of your ball about 3-4.” Thesecondsetof“gates”onyour“falllineortop of the break before it starts to die at the hole.” This feels amazing to find the balance between “aimandspeed”ofaputt.Continuetoadjustthegates/ tees as needed to find the start line/ fall line according to your desired aim and speed. This gate drill feels great to find the break, read greens and just turn your brain off and feel the ball goingthroughthe“gates”.Forgetaboutthehole&focusonthe“gates”. Inabreakingputt,youhave to feel the start line and fall line of the putt.

Happy putting and let’s get you back on the golf course for some golf fun this summer.

Becky Fossum is an LPGA teaching profes-sional. She can be reached at beckyfossumlpga@yahoo.com.She teaches at Tacoma Country and Golf Club in the summer months.

Article Courtesy of the Washington State Golf Association At the Valspar Championship held on the Copperhead course at Innisbrook Resort in Florida, the WSGA sat down with Puyallup, Wash.-native and five-time PGA Tour winner Ryan Moore. 1. Favorite memory in Washington State as an amateur? You guys ask for a favorite memory all the time. I’ve played like hundreds of golf tournaments up there, having grown up there, playing all the events. As far as winning, winning the AJGA State Championship was obviously really huge growing up. It was an important win early in my career as a competitive golfer, so I would say that would be pretty high up there for me. 2. Best moment in your pro career? There’s no way to really answer it. We hit so many shots, there’s not one moment that’s been so much bigger than the others. Each win has been unique and amazing. To play on the Ryder Cup was very different than that and an amazing experience in and of itself. Being in the Tour Championship a few times. All those things are great and they’re what you want to do. When you accomplish them you obviously feel good about it. I have no favorites, there’s not one thing that sticks out to me as my favorite experience or moment. The first win (at the Wyndham Championship in 2009) was probably one of the hugest moments for me. To finally break through and win after being on Tour for that many years. As far as giving me confidence moving forward, of course you can’t do that without a win. That was a pretty important one. 3. Any advice for young juniors and amateurs in Washington? I think I’m a good testament to even make it at all (as a pro), growing up there. I went and found some sun and warmth for college (attending UNLV), but I grew up there and really played most of my golf there, I didn’t really go outside the state a lot until I was 16 and 17 to play a lot of the junior golf events, so I’m a testament that it’s possible growing up in that region and coming out and being able to be a successful PGA Tour player. 4. What was the level of competition like in Washington growing up? It’s obviously smaller than an area like California, Texas, or junior golf in Arizona. But there was great com-petition. I remember enjoying the events a lot. But you had to play good golf to win tournaments. That’s what matters. But yeah it’s been a very long time. 5. You’re not yet in the U.S. Open, but if you get in, what do make of Pebble Beach as a venue? It’s great. I played there once. I thought it was horrendous the time I played there. They were the worst greens I’d ever played on. It was just their treatment of the greens, half dead, half green. So much luck is involved. But that’s one of the most beautiful places in the world and I love the golf course itself so I hope they do a better job with how they prepare it and how they get it ready this time around. It’s one of those places where you’ve always got your fingers crossed. You just hope they don’t ruin it. 6. For us amateurs in the Northwest coming from work to play golf, but only have 10 minutes to prepare for a round, what should we focus on? I would say loosen up, hit balls, get moving. That’s the most important thing. Get your body moving and your blood flowing, especially if it’s hot or cold. Your body needs to get loose so you have flexibility during your round to hit good golf shots. Obviously it’s important to get the feel of the greens with a few putts, but you also don’t want to hurt yourself. So stepping on a tee in cooler weather and trying to rip a driver is not really a good recipe for success. So I’d say hit some balls and get moving.

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PriortothenewRulesofGolfgoingintoeffectonJanuary1,2019, theR&AandUSGA issuedthe infographic titled “Golf’sNewRules: KeyChanges” that accompanies this article. As I writethisarticle,thenewRuleshavebeenineffectfor three months. Let’s take another look at the changesthattheythoughtwere“Key”andwhatthe reactions have been so far. •RelaxedRulesinPenaltyArea–Ithinkthesechanges have been universally accepted and ap-plauded. I can’t recall a single golf news story being written about them either pro or con. •TimeforBallSearch–Ithinkthischangehasbeen universally accepted and applauded. I haven’t heard of a single instance where a player thought he or she was cheated out of a chance to find their ball by giving up the extra two minutes of search time. Personally, I think this change should have been made long ago. •RepairingSpikeMarks–Ithinkthischangehasbeen universally accepted and applauded. I think therewassomeconcernattheR&AandUSGAthatthis change could worsen pace of play if players spent too much time repairing green damage. But I haven’t heard of this being an issue. I think players are just repairing what needs to be repaired, and

they’re doing it quickly as they analyze their line on the green. •LeavingFlagstickintheHole–Thischangehasgenerated some analysis and quite a bit of discus-sion. Initially, there was a lot of discussion about the pros and cons of leaving the flagstick in the hole. At this point, I think most players have settled into a pattern that works for them, in general leaving it in for longer putts and removing it for shorter putts. •HowtoDropaBall–Ithinkthechangefrom

shoulder height drops to knee height drops has certainlybeenthemostcontroversialofthe“KeyChanges”. Knee height drops look awkward, and Ithinktheyfeelawkward.RickieFowlergeneratedsome interesting press coverage with his take on this change and some different ways of doing knee heightdrops.IexpecttheR&AandUSGAtotakeanotherlookatthisRuleinthenearfuture. GettoknowthenewRulesofGolf.You’llbeglad you did, and sorry if you don’t.

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