THE GOLF COURSE : The CGM golf course is an 18-hole, championship layout approximately 6400 yards in length. Par is 72 from the men's white and blue tees and 73 from ladies yellow tees. Although not particularly long, the course features narrow, tree-lined fairways that dog leg left and right, as well as small, tricky greens. The course winds through the exclusive Meadows Estates neighborhood and is relatively easy to walk. Best known for its natural Poanna greens, the course provides an excellent challenge for recreational and competitive golfers alike.

GOLF NEWS & Happenings
By Dick Hendron, PGA Director of Golf

What Club Should I Hit From Here?
I can’t remember how many times I’ve heard this question from Pro-Am playing partners, Couples teammates, friends, students, etc. or, my favorite, when paired up with complete strangers on a par 3 someone will ask “What club are you hitting?” The fact is, unless I play with someone on a regular basis, possess a comprehensive knowledge of their ability and that individual produces a consistent swing creating a reliable result, I have no idea how far you may hit a given club on any given shot. But you should! Here’s how!

First, you must develop a consistent set up, swing pattern and ball contact. There is no such thing as the perfect swing. Theories abound on this and they are a “dime a dozen.” The truth is, there are variations among most players, even the pros have swing differences. The secret to a better player’s success is their ability to produce the same swing pattern every time. With this consistency, they can rely on a dependable result, especially distance control. So even if your swing is not “perfect” you can still develop distance consistency if you’re making a repetitive swing and making good contact. If not, seek instruction.

Secondly, get to a range with clearly defined yardage markers.

Day One: Start with your most lofted club and hit 10 shots with every other club in your bag (except the driver). Write down the distance of every shot.

Day Two: Hit 10 shots with other clubs not used on day one and write down these distances. Let a week go by and repeat. You now have 20 shots per club to arrive at an average.

Throw out the high and low yardages to arrive at a range for each club. Example: 7 iron, 20 shots, shortest at 115 yards, longest at 150 yards, all others between 120 and 140; that is your current effective range for your 7 iron. Remember, how far you hit a club is not nearly as important as how far you know you hit a club.


Join or Upgrade Now and Save Big Bucks!
CGM kicked off the 2009 season with the Portland Golf Show in February. While we were at it, we introduced a phenomenal Golf Membership offer. New Golf Member joining fees are an exceptional value at only $700. Existing Tennis and Athletic club members may upgrade to Golf for only $500. If you have friends, relatives or acquaintances who may be interested in joining CGM, now is the time! This is a limited time offer so please help us get the word out!

Adult Group Golf Classes Are Back by Popular Demand!
Our ever popular Adult Golf classes are under way each Tuesday and Thursday evening in the comfort of our indoor range. Come join the fun and get some incredible instruction provided by yours truly!

Junior Golf Academy Begins on Monday, July 13th for 7 Weeks
Sign up your young golfer today in the Club Green Meadows Summer Golf Academy! We break up our camp into three divisions: beginner, intermediate and competitive. All of our golf academy participants will receive hands on instruction from professional golf staff at CGM geared to each division, player age and skill level. Instruction will be taught in the CGM indoor range and at outdoor practice facilities. Supervised playing privileges will also be allowed on our private 18 hole championship golf course during academy sessions. Sign up your child today at the Front Desk!

Monday Sessions 9:00 -11:00 am
Golf Members - $95 for 7 Monday sessions
Tennis & Athletic Members - $105 for 7 sessions
Non-Members - $115 for 7 Monday sessions

Golf Department News!
Mondays:
• After your golf game, stop by our Lounge for Taco Night beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Tuesdays:
• Junior Golf Lessons are held from 4:00 to 4:50 p.m. each Tuesday. Sign up your child at the Front Desk.

Wednesdays:
• Couples Golf starts at 5:30 p.m. May through October. This fun event is open to all golf members and includes 9-holes of golf and dinner! All skill levels are welcome. Sign up at the Golf Desk!
• Course stays open until Dusk.

Thursdays:
• Men’s Day golfers take the tees each Thursday until noon.
• Junior Golf Lessons are held from 4:00 to 4:50 pm each Thursday. Sign up your child at the Front Desk.

Fridays:

Saturdays & Sundays
• Golf Course open from 7:30 a.m. to Dusk.
• From March through October, lots of tournaments take place for the Mens' and Ladies' Golf Clubs on Saturdays and Sundays. Check the Golf bulletin boards and Front Desk for specific tournament dates and times. Sign up today!



Improve Your Game With Private Lessons!
Dick Hendron, our PGA Director of Golf and Luke Holden, our Assistant Golf Professional, offer private golf instruction on all aspects of the golf game and are available for all skill levels. Contact our golf staff at the Front Desk to book your private golf lesson today.

Read the entire Golf News in this months Meadows Magazine