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Golf Tips, Port Franks, Vol. 1, #19
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Get ready for golf!

Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin The season is upon us after a long snowy winter. The local golf courses seem to 

Golf Tips, Port Franks, Vol. 1, #13
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Fall has been very kind

Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin What a fall season for golf!The weather has been great to get those last few rounds 

Golf Tips, Port Franks, Vol. 1, #11
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Fall golf is here!

Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin Fall is the best time of the year to play: the courses are quieter, the weather 

Golf Tips, Port Franks, Vol. 1, #9
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Looking for a straighter shot?

Keep your left wrist (right for lefties) flat at the top Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin One of the secrets to 

Golf Tips, Port Franks, Vol. 1, #8
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Hold the angle

Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin The angle we’re discussing is caused when the wrists break during the back swing and is 

Golf Tips, Port Franks, Vol. 1, #7
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Maintain the letter Y when chipping!

Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin When chipping, don’t try to lift the ball with your swing. Use the loft to get 

Golf Tips, Port Franks, Vol. 1, #6
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Cure that slice!

Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin There are many reasons golfers slice. The student has to understand that the club head must 

Golf Tips, Port Franks, Vol. 1, #5
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Strip Golf Special: How to play a course for the first time

Impress your playing partners by playing well and have bragging rights the next time you play. Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin 

Golf Tips, Vol. 1, #5
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Grand Bend area golf courses: Oakwood Resort

Highway 21 north of Grand Bend(800) 387-2324 or (519) 238-2324Pro shop (519) 238-8060 Information from Colin ScatcherdHours:7 a.m. to dark 

Golf Tips, Vol. 1, #5
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Grand Bend area golf courses: Bayview Golf Club

Highway 216 miles north of Grand Bend(519) 236-4030 Information from Chris MasseHours:7 a.m. to 7 p.m. approximately Number of holes:18 

Golf Tips, Port Franks, Vol. 1, #5
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Grand Bend area golf courses: Sand Hills Golf Resort

9767 Port Franks RoadOff Highway 21 at Port Franks(519) 243-1800 Information from Cameron RankinHours:6:30 a.m. to dark Number of holes:18 

Golf Tips, Vol. 1, #5
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Grand Bend area golf courses: Widder Station Golf and Country Club

8395 Decker Side Rd, just off Highway 79, southeast of Thedford(519) 296-4653 Information from Pete OverholtHours:6 a.m. to dark Number 

Golf Tips, Vol. 1, #5
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Grand Bend area golf courses: Ironwood Golf Club

70969 Morrison Line, 1-1/4 miles east of Exeter(519) 235-1521 Information courtesy Kathy PfaffHours:Daylight to dark; clubhouse 6 a.m. to 11 

Golf Tips, Vol. 1, #5
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Grand Bend area golf courses: Exeter Golf Club

40384 Kirkton Road, southeast of Exeter(519) 235-1517 Information courtesy Janet MasonHours:7 a.m. to dark Number of holes:9 holes Prices:Weekend – 

Golf Tips, Port Franks, Vol. 1, #4
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Get back to the basics

Golf tipsBy Cameron Rankin Almost all swing flaws or faults stem from incorrect swing fundamentals. Check the following before making 

News, Vol. 1, #4
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Charitable golfers flock to Oakwood

Story and photos by Casey Lessard More than 300 golfers spent two days at Oakwood Inn, golfing for good causes 

Golf Tips, Port Franks, Vol. 1, #2
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Are you ready for your tee-time?

Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin Most recreational golfers’ are rushing to the 1st tee from work after a short or long 

Golf Tips, Grand Bend, Port Franks, Vol. 1, #1
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Get your clubs ready!

Golf tipsBy Cameron RankinHaving your clubs ready for the season would be my #1 tip to get the new season off to good start.Check your grips: Oil and perspiration from your hands form a build up of an oily residue. When combined with keeping your clubs in the trunk of the car during hot summer days, this hardens and cracks your grips over time.The cure: clean regularly with Comet 

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