Wellmont and Clear Creek are proud to present the first annual "Golf for the Girls" Tournament, benefiting the Susan G. Komen foundation.

October 1st will feature 30 teams of Ladies from around the region with the goal of raising funds for the prevention, detection, and treatment of Breast Cancer. 

 

If you would like to be a part of this event, there are many ways to get involved:

Enter a golf team
Become a Sponsor
Donate to the Cause
Volunteer

Our biggest event of the year is just around the corner!  For more information, please call (276) 466-4833, e-mail us, or visit the official website for the tournament.

September 6th - 5:30pm
Church League Outing

September 6th
Football League Season Begins

September 7th
Ladies Invitational

September 8th - 12:00pm
Outing

September 9th
Outing / City Tourn. (Course Closed)

September 15th - 1:00pm
Optimist Club Outing

September 22nd - 11:00am
Outing

October 1st
Golf For Girls Breast Cancer Tournament

Who will win the 2011 Church League Season?  Find out at the final outing - September 6th at 5:30pm.  Sign up in the Pro Shop or call (276) 466-4833.  Note:  You must have at least two Church League rounds in order to be eligible.

f2011 Season Begins
September 6th
 

Ladies Golf Association

The Clear Creek Ladies' Golf Association had four teams to participate in the Pro-Ladies' Golf Tournament held at Bristol Country Club. They all had a wonderful time and truly appreciate Casey, Adam, and Luther taking their time to play in this event.

August 31st was Beat the Pro Day for the Clear Creek ladies. Casey and Adam put up a big fight but were unable to overcome the victorious ladies. The final score was Pros - 72, Ladies - 67. Better luck next year, guys.

September 7th will be the Clear Creek Ladies' Invitational Tournament. Everything is set to go and the ladies are really looking forward to this annual event. If you would like to play, it is not too late to call the clubhouse and register.

Ladies will be participating in the Club Championship on September 28th. Awards will be given for low gross, low net, closest to the pin, longest drive, and most accurate drive. Any lady who has played at least five times on Ladies' Day is eligible to compete for awards.

The CCLGA will play through the month of October with October 26th being the last official Ladies' Day of the 2011 season.

*Courtesy of Mimi Tilley

Golf Tip Of The Month

Posture Makes Perfect
By Adam Dean, Assistant Professional

An often overlooked but key element of the golf swing is posture.  The spine angle at which a golfer sets up is critical to the swing plane that he/she is trying to achieve. 

Standing too upright makes the swing too rounded.  This forces you to swing around your body, leading to a path that is across your intended line. 

Bending over too much causes a vertical swing plane, which leads to chunked shots, high ball-flight, and too much backspin. 

The proper spine angle is 90 degrees to the club.  This means that posture will change depending on the length and lie of your club.  Ex: You will need to lean over more for a wedge than a driver to gain the 90 degree angle. 

Once you have set up in the correct position, it is critical to maintain it throughout the swing.  Raising up during the swing will undo all the work you put in to get to that point. 

Remember to use visual references to help determine which posture is needed for each club.  A video camera or mirror will greatly help to accomplish your goals.