i PAGE FOUR “Believe In Your Own Ability, Play Within Yourself” By LEE L. RICHARDS Golf Editor Here's a few tips I’ve picked up from various pros and championship golfers through the years on just how they prepare for all sorts of tournaments. —Pace yourself and develop a sound routine. —-Never rush anything on tournament day -Use a warm-up exercise that will loosen all parts ‘of your body, especially the hands, arms and shoulders. Do some stretching. --Think positive. Guard against wearing yourself out during your warm-up period. --In the practice area hit around 25 to 30 balls. This should give you a good rhythm and timing. Don’t over practice. : -It’s significant to find the right tempo since it will differ evey day and game to —-Don’t alter your swing or game the day. before a tourney. --Visit the putting green last. Work on a smooth stroke. —Check your equipment before going to’ the first tee. —-Relax and be ready. --Report to the first tee early. —Think positive. No prizes are awarded to the longest hitters. —Realize your shot capabilities. —~Your toughest opponent is the golf —~When analyzing your round, consider your score, the course and conditions. —Should you play poorly, remember there’s millions of Chinese that don’t give a hoot how you played or what you shot! Never worry about something you have no control over. So much of the game revolves around having the proper at- titude. —-Believe in your own ability. Play within Lessons by Appointment Featuring a Full Line of Golf Equipment PGA Golf Clubs FootJoy & Dexter Shoes Endicott & Johnson ~ GolfBags Variety of Pro Putters Golfing Attire Men's & Women's Head Covers Umbrellas Golf Bails course. Rich Faison’s Pro Shop Golf Professional Wyoming Valley Country Club 1695S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA Lessons by Appointment 825-9489 Everything for Golf Titleist Foot-Joy Shoes Izod Shirts & Sweaters Pickering Shirts Complete Clothing Line For Men & Women Spalding Wilson Ping Putters Pro-Am Ram Hogan Westwind PGA Used Clubs yourself. Barry Fies Golf Professional Irem Temple Country Club Dallas, PA 675-9634 Lessons by Appointment Member of Wilson Golf Staff Dexter Shoes Complete Line Metal Woods Variety of Putters Men’s & Women’s Clothing Pro-line Golf Balls Quality Golf Bags Headcovers Umbrellas Rain Suits Pro Golf Clubs by: Wilson, Titleist, PGA Name Brand Golf Gloves
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