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Putting the ‘fun’ in fundamentals
Mac Olsen
for South Peace News
People golfing for the first time or who need to improve their game can call on Rhona Law, a member of the Ladies Professional Golf Association’s teaching division, to teach them.
“I’ve had students four years old and I’ve had students 84 years old,” says Law.
She started teaching five groups of children at the High Prairie and District Golf Club May 30 and continues each Saturday through June 20. She starts with the fundamentals of the full swing, then goes into putting, chipping and pitching. She says balance is the key to playing. Continued below.
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Rhona Law, left, discusses the proper swing technique with Cole Cross, 9. Law says it’s important to hit the sweet spot on the club because it will increase the distance of the ball.
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“I like to let them hit some balls and then work with them … on balance moves. Being in balance is being in control, so if you can teach them at six or seven years old to (maintain their) balance, then the world is their oyster.”
On the first day, she had them balancing on one foot and practicing different swinging techniques. Once they learn about proper foot placement, she teaches them how to get a proper tempo in their swing. Some children, especially boys, swing so hard they cannot stay in balance.
“What’s important is, you don’t have to swing hard and fast in order to hit the ball far. What’s important is that they maintain balance throughout the swing.”
If they hit the ball on the sweet spot of their club, then it will go far, she adds. Continued below.
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Rhona Law, right, helps Brianne Sanders with proper form for her swing.
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Law is impressed with the groups she is teaching.
“There are some kids with some talent and kids who want to learn more and that’s really encouraging.”
Law played in many amateur competitions in British Columbia and Alberta. Later, she joined the LPGA and had to play some qualifying rounds to get into the teaching division. Last winter, she played in the Cactus Tour in Arizona. She has also played on the CN Tour.
Law says she feels lucky to be teaching golf in the Peace River region and wants to develop the next generation of players.
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