OPTIMIZE YOUR GOLF GAME NEW FACES AT THE ACADEMY

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2015 SEASON
OPTIMIZE YOUR
GOLF GAME
Chelsea Piers Pros Share
Their Top Training Tips
NEW FACES AT
THE ACADEMY
Meet Our New Teaching Pros
A Publication of the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers
chelseapiers.com/gc
Dear Golfers,
It is hard to believe, but 2015 marks the 20th
Anniversary of the grand opening of Chelsea Piers.
While the Golf Club has undergone a number of
renovations and improvements throughout the years, our
commitment to providing golfers of all ages and abilities
with state-of-the-art facilities and the highest level of
instruction available has remained our top priority.
This season we are excited to announce a number
of exciting changes, including three new Academy
teaching pros. We also invite you to learn more about
the vast programming options available at the Golf Club,
including memberships, instructional schools, junior golf
camps and more.
If you have any questions about our programming
please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated staff.
We are committed to providing the highest level of
service possible and are always eager to hear your
suggestions, comments or concerns. We look forward
to seeing you at the Club!
Best Regards,
David Beltre, General Manager
2015 CALENDAR OF PROGRAMS, EVENTS & SPECIALS
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A Note
from
the GM
The Golf Club has planned a variety of great events and special offers for you and your family to enjoy throughout the
year. Schedules are subject to change, call 212.336.6400
or visit chelseapiers.com/gc for up-to-date information.
MAY
12th Annual Golf Fest. Saturday, May 2 from 12:00pm
– 6:00pm.
Member Guest Days. May 8 & 22 from
6:00pm-8:00pm. Members are invited to
bring a guest and enjoy side-by-side stall reservations,
unlimited range balls, and complimentary swing instruction
from a Golf Academy professional. RSVP required.
THE PLAYERS Championship. May 5-10. Refreshments
will be served on Friday from 3:00-6:00pm and Sunday from
1:30-4:30pm.
Moms Play For Free. May 10. Moms receive a free $20
Ball Card when a son, daughter or partner purchases any
Ball Card.
Friday Night Swings. Check the website for scheduled
Fridays from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Enjoy open beer & wine bar
with light refreshments, open hitting and instruction from our
Golf Professionals.
Academy Promotion. Purchase any lesson package in
May and receive a Chelsea Piers Multi-sport Passport. Limit
one per customer.
Membership Promotion. Sign up for
any membership and receive a complimentary 2-hour simulator session.
Golf Outing. For details: chelseapiers.com/gc.
JUNE
Summer Golf Camp Starts. June 22 – September 4.
Junior golfers ages 6-12 years can enroll for 1, 2 or more
weeks of golf camp! For details, visit chelseapiers.com/
camps.
Performance Golf Camp. June 22 – August 21. Intended
for more advanced golfers ages 10 years and older. For
details, visit chelseapiers.com/camps.
2015 Season | The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers | Page 3
Academy Promotion. Sign up for a school
PGA
this month and receive two free rounds at a
Refreshments will be served on Friday from
partner course.
3:00pm-6:00pm and Sunday from 1:30pm-
Membership Promotion.
4:30pm.
Sign up for a paid-in-full
Friday Night Swings. 6:30pm-8:00pm. Check
membership and receive an
the website for scheduled dates.
extra month free.
event or private holiday party.
Member Guest Days. June
SEPTEMBER
Academy Promotion. Sign up for any 4-week
Farewell Campers. Summer Camp ends
school and receive a complimentary 2-hour
5 & 19 from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
RSVP required.
Championship.
August
10-16.
NOVEMBER
Holiday Shopping. Get a head start on your
holiday shopping with our Golf Club gift cards.
Holiday Parties. The Golf Club’s country club
setting is the perfect spot for your corporate
September 4. Be sure to check out our After-
round in the simulators.
US Open Championship. June 15-21.
School & Weekend Programs.
Refreshments will be served on Friday from
Member
Clinic.
This month, the Golf Club is
Friday, September 18 from
offering an exclusive 6-month
Dads Play for Free. June 21. Dads receive
12:00pm-1:00pm.
Off-Peak membership option to our customers.
a free $20 Ball Card when a son, daughter or
required.
partner purchases any Ball Card.
DECEMBER
Junior Fall Programs Begin. Tuesday,
Gifts Within Your Range. A gift card is the per-
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday Programs
fect gift for the golf enthusiast (or novice) on your
begin the first week in September. Check out
holiday shopping list. Online ordering and overnight
our website for a schedule of dates and times.
shipping available at chelseapiers.com/golfgifts.
JULY
3:00pm-6:00pm and Sunday from 1:30-4:30pm.
Member
Guest
Days.
Guest
RSVP
July 10 & 24 from 6:00pm-
Fall Golf League. Leagues available on
8:00pm. RSVP required.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, starting Sept. 22.
Academy Promotion. Purchase a 5 or
Session I: Sept. 22 - Nov. 12 • 7:30-9:00pm
10-pack of private lessons and receive two free
rounds at a partner course.
Sign up for any paid-in-full
membership and receive a
free round of golf at a partner course.
Summer Golf League. Starts Tuesday, July 7
and runs for 8 weeks.
Member
Guest
Short
Game Clinic. July 24 from
12:00pm-1:00pm.
RSVP
required.
Session II: Sept. 23 - Nov. 13 • 7:30-9:00pm
Academy Promotion. Purchase a 1-hour
lesson and receive a $25 Ball Card.
Spread the Warmth. Bring your gently worn
coats to the NY Cares Coat Drive.
Sign up for a paid-in-full
Holiday Golf Camp. Details to come soon.
membership and receive a
Chelsea Piers passport.
OCTOBER
Customer Appreciation Week. October
5-11. Enjoy Swing Tips, Complimentary Clinics,
Giveaways and Special Promotions.
Academy Promotion. Purchase a 5-pack of
lessons and receive a 1 month Off-Peak membership. Purchase a 10-pack of lessons and
AUGUST
receive a 2 month Off-Peak membership.
Learn To Play & Get A Gift! Purchase a Learn
to Play package and receive a putter courtesy of
Cleveland & Srixon.
This month, the Golf Club is
offering an exclusive 6-month
Off-Peak membership option to our customers.
lessons and receive a 1 month Off-Peak mem-
bership. Purchase a 10-pack of lessons and
School Break Golf Camps (ages 6-16).
Junior Golf camp teaches children the fundamentals of golf with an emphasis on having fun.
For details: chelseapiers.com/gc
lessons and receive a 1 month Off-Peak membership. Purchase a 10-pack of lessons and
Purchase
any
paid-in-full
membership and receive five
1-hour simulator sessions.
For the most up-to-date information,
visit chelseapiers.com/gc
or call 212.336.6400.
Schedules are subject to change.
from the academy:
NEW FACES
AT THE
ACADEMY
GOLF ACADEMY
by Tom Bopp, Academy Manager
TEACHING STAFF
What a year it has been! Since joining the Golf Club as Academy
Head Professional
Manager in June of 2014, my experience has been nothing short of
Marjorie Jones
excellent. The camaraderie of the staff, not only at the Golf Club, but
Senior Teaching Professionals
coming to work each day. There is a true sense of teamwork that
Tim Townsend
the entire Chelsea Piers complex is the primary reason why I love
resonates throughout the Piers and I am happy to have the opportunity
to contribute to the growth of the Golf Club and Academy.
Steve Keough
The Club has worked hard to build up its technological capabilities
Steve Bourbon
by investing in some of the industry’s most cutting-edge teaching
instruments, making it one of the nation’s leading golf teaching facilities.
Teaching Professionals
However, it is our teaching professionals who truly drive the success
Allan Renz
of our business. I cannot give enough credit and praise to our deep
Clayton Balch
roster of instructors who are not only outstanding in terms of their
knowledge of the game, but who also possess the ability to work with a
Chris Stoudt
variety of different golfers and are genuinely great people to be around.
Chance Scheffing
This spring, the Academy is happy to welcome three new golf
Frank Graniero
David Byrne
David Yawitz
teaching professionals: Steve Bourbon, Frank Graniero and Steve
Keogh. We’re extremely excited to see how these experienced
professionals utilize their skills and knowledge of the game to make the
Academy even better..
A native of Hillsborough, NJ, Steve has
and numerous men’s and women’s Club
been teaching golf for the last fifteen years,
Champions, and was nominated for Golf
mainly as the lead instructor for legendary
Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers in America.
Hall of Fame teacher Bob Toski. During this
Additionally, Steve has traveled on every
time Steve also devoted himself to teaching
major professional golf tour and worked or
seasonally at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in
consulted with several renowned players such
Southampton, NY and Hollywood Golf Club in
as Ken Duke and Frank Lickliter III on the
Deal, NJ – both Top 100 clubs.
PGA Tour, Chris Nallen and Jason Gore on
Throughout his teaching career, Steve
has coached seven State Open Champions
the Web.com Tour, and Sally Little and Birdie
Kim on the LPGA Tour.
Frank Graniero, PGA Teaching Professional
Frank is a Lifetime Member of the
PGA of America and served as Head Golf
six under par (72-66) at Racebrook Country
Club in Milford, CT.
Professional for more than 20 consecutive
In 1988, he founded the Junior Golf Club
years in the New York Metropolitan area.
Program at Elmwood Country Club and has
During that time he worked at some of NY’s
since taken a special interest in helping young
finest golf clubs, including Elmwood Country
golfers better understand the rules, etiquette
Club, Trump National Golf Club, Manhattan
and traditions associated with the game. From
Woods Golf Club and Hollow Brook Golf Club.
1998 – 2012 Frank served as Head Golf
Frank graduated first in his class at the
Coach at Pace University where his team
PGA Business School and was presented
competed in the NCAA National Tournament
with the National Academic Achievement
for two consecutive years.
Award by President Mickey Powell. Two years
In addition to teaching at the Golf
later, he was the low qualifier in the PGA
Academy, Frank remains competitive and
playability test (PAT) with a record score of
plays regularly.
Steve Keogh, PGA Teaching Professional from Australia
Steve is a certified AAA Australian PGA
and Golf Biodynamics. Most recently, Steve
Professional with more than a decade of
was the Assistant Professional at Monash
teaching experience. He began his career
Country Club in Sydney – a Top 100 course
as a golf coach at Royal Canberra Golf Club
in Australia.
in Canberra, Australia. After several years
Steve’s teaching philosophy focuses on
of coaching, Steve moved to Doral, FL and
making golf both fun and easy to understand.
enrolled in the Jim McLean Golf School
He strives to help each student improve their
where he spent 18 months becoming a
individual golf swing and believes that every
certified instructor, specializing in 3D analysis
swing is as unique as the next.
To book a lesson with one of our pros, please visit or call the Golf Academy at 212.336.6444.
Steve Bourbon, PGA Senior Teaching Professional
DRILLS FOR SKILLS
Boost Your Practice
do all the work. Once I start feeling
less tension in my arms and shoulders,
I start hitting more two-handed shots
by Marjorie Jones, PGA/LPGA, Head Professional and Director of Instruction
and slowly graduate to longer clubs.
I try to simulate different playing
I have always loved playing games.
seeing how many times I can hit it.
conditions by changing clubs and
Ever since I was a kid, I would come up
I am always changing up my club,
targets, sometimes pretending I’m
with games to amuse and challenge
the green or the target in order to
playing one of my favorite courses.
myself. When I started playing golf,
experiment and learn what works best
I spent countless hours designing
for me.
Utilizing the Club’s two
Full Swing simulators is an
ideal way to rehearse my
game – and yours.
putting matches against my friends,
Drills are another effective way
and even if no one was around I would
to hone a golfer’s skills. One of my
come up with a game for myself.
favorite drills to do is with my wedges.
Before I knew it I was surprising
I select a target and hit a right-handed
If you don’t know where to start, we
myself with newfound skills.
shot followed by a left-handed one. I
encourage you to sign up for a school
Today, in my role as a teaching
then hit with both hands. This training
or lesson at the Academy to work with
professional, I still enjoy taking time
helps with a couple crucial aspects
one of our teaching professionals who
between lessons to squeeze in a
of my game – timing, and letting my
can help you determine which games
few games. One of my go-to games
body take over the swing rather than
and drills can be most effective to
is hitting 10 balls to a green and
relying on my arms and shoulders to
improve your game.
To book a lesson with Marjorie Jones, or any of our talented teaching professionals, call 212.336.6444.
IMPROVE
YOUR
SHORT
GAME
Get Fitted For
Your Wedges
EVENTS AT
THE GOLF CLUB
by Allan Renz, Director of Schools
While a growing number of golfers
MIND THE GAPS!
have been custom fit for a driver or a
Finding out where the distance
set of irons, few will have taken the
gaps are in your wedge set is the
opportunity to have their wedges fit.
key to determining which clubs you
However, it is eye-opening to see how
need. Hitting half shots with any club
the combination of club head design,
is difficult even for good players. Find
loft and bounce on the wedge can
clubs you can hit with a full swing from
dramatically lower your score. Ready
75, 95 and 120 yards, making sure
to maximize your short game potential
there are similar gaps between clubs.
with a wedge fitting? Here are a few
things to consider:
BOUNCE!
Bounce is the angle from the
HOW MANY?
leading edge to the sole of the wedge.
First, determine how many wedges
The amount of bounce you need is
you need. Golfers with an average
influenced by a number of factors,
handicap hit more than 26% of their
including the turf conditions you play
shots with a wedge of some kind.
on and how steep the angle of your
These shots can be hit from 10-120
swing is. This is important as it is a
yards in a variety of turf conditions.
key component in how the club will
It’s asking a lot of your pitching
impact the ground. For example, a
and sand wedges to accommodate
low bounce option is best for shots
these different shots, so having more
on firm turf conditions while more
wedges can be beneficial for the
bounce is helpful for playing out of
majority of players.
soft turf conditions and sand bunkers.
The Golf Club is an ideal location
for your next event. Our private
event spaces can host receptions,
parties or meetings for as few as 4
to as many as 80, with full-service
technological capabilities, state-ofthe-art presentation equipment and
beautiful views of the Hudson River.
Multiple Event Options
Company Outings • Fundraisers
Intro to Golf Programs
Happy Hour on the Hudson
Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
Location and Photo Shoots
Product Launches
P.S. Don’t overlook the value of a putter fitting!
If you would like to have a wedge assessment conducted at the Golf Academy,
please call 212.336.6400 or email Allan Renz at [email protected].
212.336.6400
chelseapiers.com/gc
MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
Meet Some of the Golf Club Members
Christine Rossbach
Richard Goodrich
Being a Golf Club member affords Christine Rossbach
a tremendous amount of convenience and value.
Like many other New Yorkers, Richard Goodrich
After
does not have a typical 9 – 5 workweek schedule.
relocating to New York from Germany two years ago, a
As a personal trainer who often works early mornings
membership to the Club was Christine’s solution to remaining
or evenings, Richard was unsure he’d be able to
focused on her golf game during the transition. “I love playing
find a convenient way to fit golf – a sport he’s been
golf and have been playing religiously since 2009,” says
playing his entire life – into his already busy week, so
Christine. “I didn’t want to lose all that I had accomplished,
he was excited to discover the Golf Club’s Off-Peak
so I was looking for a place where I could practice the game
Membership option. Since joining just a little more
year-round.”
than one year ago,
Christine says that she chose the Masters Membership
Richard has already
package for a variety of reasons, but mainly because of the
seen considerable
locker room privileges and bag storage. “I don’t have a car since
improvement in his
I live in Manhattan, so the bag storage is important,”
game and says he is
she says. “It is also great to get a 50% discount
especially grateful
on ball cards and advance stall reservations,
to be able to hit full
especially in the busy summer months.”
swings year round
She points out that the most unique aspect
of the Golf Club is
the automatic tee-up
and in any weather
without
leaving
system. “I have not seen that system
Manhattan. “Having
on any other driving range in the
the ability to hit unlimited balls mid-day is perfect and
U.S. or Europe,” explains Christine.
adds up to an awesome value for me,” he explains.
She highly recommends the facility
Although he is still a relatively new member,
to golfers of all levels because
Richard is quick to recommend the Golf Club to
it is a great place to relax
others. Beyond helping him improve his golf skills,
and practice your game in a
he says the Club is just an overall enjoyable place
crowded city like Manhattan.
to spend time. In addition to spending warm summer
days outside on the range and relaxing with coffee
in the lounge during the winter, Richard says it’s the
What is your favorite
course to play at?
My favorite course is El Saler
outside Valencia, Spain, but
I also love my home course
in Germany, which is Gut
Kaden Golf und Land Club in
Alveslohe near Hamburg.
Golf Club’s personal feel and friendliness of the staff
that helps set it apart from others. “I like that everyone
knows me by name,” he says. “I never used to care
about that kind of thing, but I really like it.”
If you could play a round with any golfer (living
or deceased), whom would you choose and why?
Bill Murray. Golf is supposed to be fun.
As an Off-Peak member for close to four years, Carlton Farrier feels that her Golf Club
membership not only helps improve her golf game, but is also beneficial to her overall
wellbeing. “Almost the minute I start hitting, looking out over the water uplifts my spirits
and makes me happy,” she explains. Carlton highlights the driving range’s automatic ball
tee-up system as one of the most unique aspects of the Club, while adding that being
able to practice year-round at almost any time of day or night regardless of the weather is
also a big plus. “Being able to hit unlimited balls encourages me to practice all parts of my
game, including my short game, which is usually completely neglected at a driving range.”
If you could play any course in the world, where would you play? Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, NY
Denise Ortiz
Puzant Khatchadourian
As an avid golfer for
While many golfers are motivated to constantly build
more than 15 years, Denise
their skills to secure a lower handicap and perhaps
Ortiz wanted to focus on
compete against friends or in a corporate outing, others
improving her game during
simply participate for the joy and relaxation the sport
the off-season. Unsure that
she would be able to find
a suitable facility, especially in Manhattan, Denise was
excited to discover the Golf Club’s Off-Peak Membership
option and hasn’t looked back since joining three years
ago. “Having summer months off makes this package well
worth it and convenient to me,” she explains, adding that
brings. For Golf Club member, Puzant Khatchadourian, the
social aspect of the sport is the primary reason he joined
the Club. An Off-Peak member since 2013, Puzant credits
the Club as being his home away from home.
When asked what aspect of the Club he finds most
enjoyable, Puzant points out that the convenience is
second-to-none. A resident of Chelsea, he enjoys
walking or riding his bike to the Golf Club
she often stops by the driving range to warm up before
almost every day. He notes that being a
heading out to play a round on a nearby golf course.
member has made him extremely happy
Denise most enjoys being able to hit an unlimited number
and given him a strong sense of community.
of golf balls while enjoying the Hudson River views and
It serves as a place to exercise, meet people
boasts that the most unique aspect of the facility is the
and enjoy the breathtaking views of the
ability to book golf lessons with an instructor while using
Hudson River. “I genuinely miss coming
video analysis to improve your swing.
to the Golf Club the days I am not
there,” states Puzant. “The staff
If you could play a round with any golfer, whom
would you choose and why?
Annika Sorenstam. She was one of the most successful and
influential female golfers in the game, and she continues to
promote women’s golf all over the world.
is always very welcoming, kind
and helpful.”
What is your favorite
course to play?
Cornell’s Golf Club in
Ithaca, New York.
Carlton Farrier
from the academy:
DRIVE SAFELY,
SCHOOL’S
IN SESSION
As one of the nation’s leading year-round golf teaching academies,
the Golf Club prides itself on providing a wide variety of programming
to serve golfers of every level. Whether you are new to the game, an avid golfer
or are just trying to brush up on your skills, we have the perfect school for you.
GOLF 101
“FORE” ANY GOLFER
Golf 101 is a one-day, 90-minute school specifically
From beginners to low handicappers, anyone can benefit
designed for students who are new to the sport. The class
from a series of private lessons. Lesson packages are
focuses on the fundamentals of the game, including golf
available in packs of five and ten, and are ideal for those
course layout, equipment and etiquette, so that you can
who prefer individual instruction and more scheduling
begin learning with confidence. Offered most Saturdays
flexibility.
and Sundays at 11:00am.
“FORE” THE NEW GOLFER
THE TOTAL PACKAGE
Each Beginner School (I and II) consists of 90-minute
The Learn to Play package is designed to help players
classes that meet once a week for four consecutive
build a strong foundation for their golf game and offers
weeks. In addition to small group instruction on the driving
14.5 hours of instruction at a 20% discount. Students
range, golfers also participate in one-on-one video swing
progress through a series of schools and finish with a
analysis with a teaching professional for an in-depth study
one-hour private lesson to gain the skills necessary to play
of the student’s swing. Upon completion of Beginner
confidently on a course. The package includes:
School I and II, players are prepared to get out onto a golf
• Golf 101
course and are confident in their ability to consistently
• Beginner or Women’s School I
make solid contact with the ball.
• Beginner or Women’s School II
• One-hour private lesson
The Golf Academy has several other offerings, including specialty schools and TPI fitness screenings.
For more information and a complete class listing, visit chelseapiers.com/gc.
COURSE REVIEW
GREAT BEAR GOLF CLUB
by Chance Scheffing, PGA Teaching Professional
Great Bear Golf Club is one of only three Jack Nicklaus
designed courses in Pennsylvania and is conveniently
each other, you experience the relaxing feeling of playing
without seeing another group.
located in East Stroudsberg, PA only a short drive from
This course is a wonderful test for all levels of golfers.
New York City. Opened in 1997, this modern course offers
It has hosted US Open qualifiers as well as US Kids Golf
interesting challenges and pro tees that will bring out your
events. Great Bear was also named a Top 100 Women
strongest game. The course features five different sets
Friendly Courses in the country by Golf for Women. It
of tees, ranging from 4,949 yards to more than 7,000
takes a few times before you can figure out how far
yards. It is also designed to be a course with ultimate
each hole will play. The greens are very large with many
playability, revealing its intricacies and craftsmanship the
undulations in them, forcing you to hit the green on the
more you play it.
correct tier — proper club selection is critical!
Great Bear Golf Club is an excellent place to get away
I highly recommend playing this gem of a course while
from the hustle and bustle of city living. The course has
it is still available to the public. Mr. Nicklaus has brought
dramatic vista views of the surrounding Pocono Mountains
out the beauty of the natural landscape while making
and elevation changes that will surely challenge your
excellent use of all the terrain.
game. As none of the holes at Great Bear run parallel to
To learn more about Great Bear Golf Club, visit greatbeargc.com
from the academy:
SWING TIPS FROM THE GOLF CLUB PROS
Some helpful insights from a few of the Academy’s
experienced teaching pros.
The best way to practice on a
Whenever an average golfer asks
tight schedule is at home in front
me for a simple swing tip, I will
of a mirror. Work on repeating
usually tell them that all they need to
the key points you learned during
do is find their left thumb.
your lesson and use the mirror to
I usually get an inquisitive look
make sure you are doing them
as I begin to explain what I mean. At
correctly. — Chris Stoudt
address, right handed golfers (with
fairly neutral grips) will find their left
thumb pointing down toward the ball and sitting on the
Looking to increase distance
right center of the grip.
and improve accuracy with your
driver? Follow these five steps:
fairly straight and tries to swing over their right shoulder,
1. Have your stance wider than
they should feel the left thumb under the shaft at the top
During the swing, if the player keeps their left arm
shoulder width apart and with
of the back swing. If the player can try to finish the follow
your shoulders create more tilt,
through, in balance and the hands and arms (in a mirror
so your left shoulder for a right
image) over the left shoulder, you may find an improved
hand golfer is higher than the right shoulder. This will
level of consistency on your good and bad shots.
also put your head behind the ball.
— Steve Bourbon
2. Tee the ball up high. Make sure half the ball is above
the crown or the top of your driver.
3. Make sure the ball is set up to the inside of your front
heel. Because the driver has less loft we need the ball
forward in our stance to swing up on the ball at impact.
4. When you swing through the ball, you do not want to
To make better contact with the ball on the course, take
practice swings like Jordan Spieth. Pick a spot on the
ground and brush that spot with
3 or 4 practice swings. Ideally,
hit the ground, as hitting down on the ball will only
the brush will happen an inch or
create more spin and lose distance. You must sweep
two after the spot to promote a
the ball off the tee.
downward strike. Take this same
5. At impact, keep your head and chest behind the
ball. This will make it easier to swing up on the ball,
launching it higher, having less spin and gaining more
swing on the real shot and see
the difference.
— Clayton Balch
distance.
If you follow these steps, you will be more successful with
New to golf or just want to sharpen your game?
your driver and gain 30-40 yards in length.
— Steve Keogh
Contact the Golf Academy at 212.336.6444.
FlightScope Launches at Chelsea Piers
by Chance Scheffing, PGA Teaching Professional
in 3D from hip high to hip high through the impact interval,
which is one of the most important parts of a golfer’s
swing. Additionally, this new technology offers a variety
of ball flight metrics to analyze your shot, including ball
and club head speeds, launch angels, spin rates, carry
distance, smash factor and more.
With all of the information that is provided, golfers
can closely analyze the impact and flight of the ball. More
specifically, they can see how their individual swing and
movement of contact created their individual ball flight.
Golf Club teaching professional Chris Stoudt is a fan.
It sounds like something straight out of science fiction,
“The ability to see every swing measurement allows me
but in fact, the FlightScope Launch Monitor is simply
to dynamically adjust my student’s swing during a lesson,
one of the latest high-tech tools available to help clients
producing faster results,” he notes.
improve their golf game at the Academy.
FlightScope’s uses don’t end there, however. The
Using a 3D Doppler tracking radar system, FlightScope
technology can also help with club fittings by measuring
measures the launch and flight of balls and clubs and
accurate yardage of each club and helping give proper
supplies quantitative data about player and equipment
shaft profiles for players. If you are interested in using one
performance. FlightScope’s technology represents a
of the most accurate golf analyses available, stop by the
groundbreaking advancement in swing analysis, evolving
Academy to schedule a lesson with one of our talented
from a 2 dimensional video analysis to 3 dimensional
teaching professionals.
For more information on additional technology
measurement and representation.
This 3D Doppler radar provides the golfer and instructor
with information at the moment of impact. It tracks the club
offerings or to book a lesson with one of our pros,
call the Golf Academy at 212.336.6444.
20 YEARS BY THE NUMBERS
230,000,000
golf balls have been
320,000
6,500
3,400
hours of private
special events have
children have
hit at the Golf Club
lessons have
been hosted at
attended golf
driving range
been taught
the Golf Club
summer camps
HIGH-TECH = BETTER GAME
JUNIOR GOLF
Motivated Young Golfers Get Serious
During Summer Vacation
Randomly survey any of the junior golfers who play
Each week-long camp session consists of daily individual
and train at Chelsea Piers and you are sure to hear the
and group instruction, including training using the Golf Club’s
names Rory Mcllroy and Michelle Wei, golf superstars that
Full Swing simulators and video swing analysis technology.
started playing the game of golf at a young age. While
For more advanced junior golfers, ages 10-16 years,
our youngest players may not think they are headed for
Performance Golf Camp provides the tools and instruction
the PGA or LPGA Tours, they are clearly inspired by these
needed to take their game to the next level. During each
luminaries in the golf world.
week-long camp session, students receive a personalized
The Golf Club has spent the past 20 years perfecting
practice program concentrated on his or her strengths
its junior golf programs. This year, Chelsea Piers is proud
and weaknesses. The camp curriculum combines a variety
to offer two dedicated camps for young golfers interested
of elements, including short game, full swing, scoring,
in improving their game during the summer months: Golf
etiquette, comprehensive video analysis and TPI Fitness
Camp and Performance Golf Camp, lead by Academy pros
Screening. Each week of camp also features three trips
Tim Townsend and Steve Koegh respectively.
to local golf courses, and every Friday campers get the
Designed for children ages 6-12 years, Golf Camp
offers junior golfers of all abilities the unique opportunity to
chance to compete against one another in a friendly,
tournament-style format.
learn the game from our experienced team of enthusiastic
Whether your son or daughter dreams of being the next
and supportive golf professionals at one of the country’s
junior golf “phenom” or is eager to learn and join you on
premier training facilities. Beginner and intermediate players
the course, we’re confident that our outstanding teaching
are taught the fundamentals, such as proper grip and the
professionals will provide a camp experience that is both
importance of posture and body alignment, while instructors
fun and educational.
work with more advanced players to develop
a consistent and more reliable golf swing.
JOIN US THIS YEAR
FOR OUR 20TH
ANNIVERSARY
CAMP SEASON!
For more information,
call 212.336.6846 or visit
chelseapiers.com/camp.
LenoxHill Hospital
North Shore-LIJ
OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF CHELSEA PIERS
THE MOST
COMMON
GOLF INJURY
by Dr. Thomas Mick,
American Board of Internal Medicine, Certified in Sports Medicine
Lenox Hill Hospital
As the weather gets warmer and
Depending on the number of warm-up
winter finally releases us from its icy grip,
swings, practice swings and handicap, the
New Yorkers will get back outside to
average golfer will perform at least 100
exercise. Chelsea Piers customers will be
golf swings during a typical day of 18
returning to the Golf Club to get ready for
holes of golf. This kind of repetitive stress
the new golf season.
puts golfers at risk for a variety of lower
Now is the perfect time to think about
back problems.
the most common golf injury – lower back
For most golfers, some simple
pain. Some authorities estimate that 25%
interventions usually will get players back
of amateur golfers injure their backs from
on the golf course. A golfer with acute
overuse, 21% from hitting the ground
lower back pain should perform activities
with a club during the swing and 19%
only if they cause no pain to the injured
from poor swing mechanics. The Titleist
area for 3-10 days. This is known as
Performance Institute has collected data
active rest.
from 31,000 golfers and found that 28%
back pain should use ice packs or ice
of all players experience low back pain
massage for 20-30 minutes, 3-4 times
after every round. Lower back pain is
per day for the first 3-5 days after the
also the most common complaint seen
pain began.
amongst professional golfers on all tours.
to using heat packs or a warm whirlpool
During the golf swing, the lumbar spine
for 15-20 minutes once or twice a day
rotates, side bends, compresses, flexes
after the initial 3-5 days of cold therapy.
and hyperextends.
These movements
They should take an anti-inflammatory
place lateral bending, shear, compression,
medication for 7-14 days until the pain
and torsional forces of the lower back.
resolves.
A golfer with acute lower
Then they should switch
These forces, especially shear forces, are
If the pain does not resolve after
significantly higher in the amateur versus
two weeks, it is prudent to seek medical
the professional golfer.
attention.
The Golf Club
Chelsea Piers – Pier 59
New York, New York 10011
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