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06 MEMBER OF THE MONTH GOLF TIPS 07
GLORY SPLIT GRIP DRILL
ON THE SQUARING UP THE CLUB FACE
GREENS By Shareen Lai, Class A Member of LPGA Golf Professional
Hello Kakis,
I have been golfing for over 20 years. I started greater power and accuracy, which most golfers
in the United States and turned pro in 2006. might lack. At the same time, it guides the
For the past two years, I have been coaching club face to square up at impact, thus hitting
at Star Golf Academy in Singapore. I would the sweet spot. The learning never stops in the
love to share some of my skills and knowledge process as I continue enriching myself with
from my golfing experiences. This shared drill this amazing sport. Enjoy the drill and tips for
will help you deliver the club to the ball with your future practices to become better golfers.
LOW KIM YONG
Chief, i-Kampong THE GRIP
Membership type: Ordinary – Gold
Member since 2008
Players looking to add power can encourage the use of your right hand and
HEE JEE LOI forearm to cross over the left. It gets the chest to feel square at impact/facing
Deputy, i-Kampong the ball.
Membership type: Senior – Gold
Member since 2008 Players fghting a hook due to overactive hands and arms can promote better
turn on the chest with the drill. This will help you to maintain a square club
Friendly, helpful, easy going – just some of face at impact.
the ways Low Kim Yong and Hee Jee Loi can
be described. These long-time golf buddies
and supporters of my golf kaki spearheaded THE SEQUENCE
i-Kampong, a voluntary sub-division of the club’s
Kampong Spirit Initiative. They enthusiastically
support the club’s activities and lend a hand in
organising social golf outings.
MGK Low Hee
When and why did you start golfng? Any future plans for i-Kampong? the ball as it lies. So, I went ahead. My
In 1997. It was actually peer pressure We aim to have an overseas outing every 7-iron ended up hitting a rock, causing
that made me take it up. six months. a chip in my club. I regret that decision
In 2003. Badminton was my favourite, but The next will be in Bali (17 – 20 April till today as it was just a social game. No
I could not keep up with the demanding 2014). I would also like to see a growth hard feelings to my buddy, though. My
pace. Golf was a good alternative as I in participation rate, especially from our damaged 7-iron can still get the ball to
could play at a more leisurely pace. fellow KSI members. the 150-metre mark.
You must be talking about me, Jee Loi!
What made you decide to join my golf kaki? Who is your favourite golfer and why? For me, it was at Laguna Phuket Golf
I was attracted to the various member My brother, Peter. He paid for my golf Club back in 2011. Jee Loi hit a fantastic
benefts. lessons all those years ago – no looking tee shot which ended up embedded in a
my golf kaki provided an opportunity back for me since then. Peter also has the wooden plank. He played a drop shot and
to play at various golf courses, and the best swing among our group of golfers! managed to hit it close to the palm trees.
monthly games helped to expand my I like watching Na Yeon Choi play. I fnd it When we walked over, we found a cobra in
network of golf kakis. becoming that she maintains a cheerful an upright striking position! To top it off,
demeanour even after hitting a poor shot. I won the bet for that particular hole too!
What are the activities organised so far
under i-Kampong? Any memorable golf experience? Making a motion from start to Impact position. Notice the hands Right forearm crossing over the
We had social golf outings in Chiang Mai At Orchid Country Club, my golf ball fnish will help you to feel the are in front of the club head. Hips left to get proper release on club
(Jan 2012), Bandung (Apr 2012), Hua landed near a waterfront with many Know someone you would like to see featured body moving in unison. are also starting to turn. face after impact, together with
Hin (Oct 2012), Khao Yai (Mar 2013) pebbles and rocks. I was a rookie then as Member of the Month? Share your chest and feet pronating.
and Pattaya (Oct 2013). and my fight mate insisted I had to play recommendations at [email protected]
GLORY SPLIT GRIP DRILL
ON THE SQUARING UP THE CLUB FACE
GREENS By Shareen Lai, Class A Member of LPGA Golf Professional
Hello Kakis,
I have been golfing for over 20 years. I started greater power and accuracy, which most golfers
in the United States and turned pro in 2006. might lack. At the same time, it guides the
For the past two years, I have been coaching club face to square up at impact, thus hitting
at Star Golf Academy in Singapore. I would the sweet spot. The learning never stops in the
love to share some of my skills and knowledge process as I continue enriching myself with
from my golfing experiences. This shared drill this amazing sport. Enjoy the drill and tips for
will help you deliver the club to the ball with your future practices to become better golfers.
LOW KIM YONG
Chief, i-Kampong THE GRIP
Membership type: Ordinary – Gold
Member since 2008
Players looking to add power can encourage the use of your right hand and
HEE JEE LOI forearm to cross over the left. It gets the chest to feel square at impact/facing
Deputy, i-Kampong the ball.
Membership type: Senior – Gold
Member since 2008 Players fghting a hook due to overactive hands and arms can promote better
turn on the chest with the drill. This will help you to maintain a square club
Friendly, helpful, easy going – just some of face at impact.
the ways Low Kim Yong and Hee Jee Loi can
be described. These long-time golf buddies
and supporters of my golf kaki spearheaded THE SEQUENCE
i-Kampong, a voluntary sub-division of the club’s
Kampong Spirit Initiative. They enthusiastically
support the club’s activities and lend a hand in
organising social golf outings.
MGK Low Hee
When and why did you start golfng? Any future plans for i-Kampong? the ball as it lies. So, I went ahead. My
In 1997. It was actually peer pressure We aim to have an overseas outing every 7-iron ended up hitting a rock, causing
that made me take it up. six months. a chip in my club. I regret that decision
In 2003. Badminton was my favourite, but The next will be in Bali (17 – 20 April till today as it was just a social game. No
I could not keep up with the demanding 2014). I would also like to see a growth hard feelings to my buddy, though. My
pace. Golf was a good alternative as I in participation rate, especially from our damaged 7-iron can still get the ball to
could play at a more leisurely pace. fellow KSI members. the 150-metre mark.
You must be talking about me, Jee Loi!
What made you decide to join my golf kaki? Who is your favourite golfer and why? For me, it was at Laguna Phuket Golf
I was attracted to the various member My brother, Peter. He paid for my golf Club back in 2011. Jee Loi hit a fantastic
benefts. lessons all those years ago – no looking tee shot which ended up embedded in a
my golf kaki provided an opportunity back for me since then. Peter also has the wooden plank. He played a drop shot and
to play at various golf courses, and the best swing among our group of golfers! managed to hit it close to the palm trees.
monthly games helped to expand my I like watching Na Yeon Choi play. I fnd it When we walked over, we found a cobra in
network of golf kakis. becoming that she maintains a cheerful an upright striking position! To top it off,
demeanour even after hitting a poor shot. I won the bet for that particular hole too!
What are the activities organised so far
under i-Kampong? Any memorable golf experience? Making a motion from start to Impact position. Notice the hands Right forearm crossing over the
We had social golf outings in Chiang Mai At Orchid Country Club, my golf ball fnish will help you to feel the are in front of the club head. Hips left to get proper release on club
(Jan 2012), Bandung (Apr 2012), Hua landed near a waterfront with many Know someone you would like to see featured body moving in unison. are also starting to turn. face after impact, together with
Hin (Oct 2012), Khao Yai (Mar 2013) pebbles and rocks. I was a rookie then as Member of the Month? Share your chest and feet pronating.
and Pattaya (Oct 2013). and my fight mate insisted I had to play recommendations at [email protected]
