0143_Bloomington High School South, The Gothic, 2018, Page 139

Description:	on the greentAjifh ffiA HqiscWWa a a a a a aDropping their heavy clubs onthe course next to them, theboys golf team prepares fortheir daily practice at theCountry Club. These practicesconsist of qualifying on thegolf course, hitting golf ballson the driving range, andpracticing our short game onand around the puttinggreens, said freshmanAndrew Todd. Despitepopular belief, practices canbe an extremely fun event.The events are very differentfrom other sports since theplayers are not required tocondition and generally donot require as much physicalactivity compared to othersports. In order to prepare fora tournament, the boys workon tuning things up at thedriving range and spend alot of time on the puttinggreen says Todd. If they areThree boys golf membersgive some insight onpractices, preparation,and tournaments,able to get a practice roundin, it really helps (them) get abetter feel for the course,junior Seth Kestranek states.Once the day of thetournament arrives, theathletes are extremelyprepared and excited tocompete. The tournamentsusually have many teamsconsisting of five golfers apiece. Then, the best fourscores for each team arecalculated, and the lowestteam score wins. Atournament consists of a totalof 18 holes, an intense andinvigorating experience.Practice makes perfect isnot a phrase taken lightly bythe South boys golf team, andtheir time perfecting theirtechnique is what allows themto succeed.- Riley Eurtontaking a stanceFor either a beginner or a pro, havingthe perfect stance is key toadvancing in your golf game. Yourstance affects your swing. If you hitthe ground first and then hit the ball itwould go like five feet, then stop,said freshman Thomas Alani.stepHave your feet shoulder widthl apart. If using a long club, widenstep 2your stance 2-3 inches.Avoid pointing yourmuch as possible.toes asi j% Spread your weight evenlyST6p O between your feet, and slightlyflex your knees.139Nathan Umphress
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