Susan Farron Golf News | We Love Spring
Spring is here and it’s one of the nicest times to be playing golf in New Zealand. The weather is warming up and the usual spring winds have arrived.
The GW Ellerslie Entrance is now operating via Derby Downs Place off Ladies Mile, Ellerslie. Please remember to use the new entrance when arriving. (Please note I will be coaching either in the simulator, short game area and course on Monday and Tuesday of this week as drainage work is being done on the range.
I have just returned from my recent golf tours to Noosa and Maui.
Thank you to everyone that made it so special. We had some incredible weather and fantastic golf memories at both destinations. See my extensive gallery of photos and be quick to sign up for my 2024 tours or email me if interested in any of the following:
Noosa in August
Magical Maui in September
Vietnam golf in Da Nang and E bike tour -October (more expressions of interest please to make this happen)
Canada- Vancouver Golf Tour -June 2025.
Golf classes for September- December are filling up fast online. Please check below in the golf class section and sign up via the website http://www.susanfarrongolf.com . or email me so you don't miss out. I will have weekly waitlists if you are unable to committ to some of the dates.
Check out my golf tips and hints for better golf.
Happy Golfing
Susan
GOLF NEWS
Noosa Springs Resort is the perfect place to unwind and relax. The wonderful spa and the spectacular golf course on your doorstep make staying at the Noosa Springs apartments very convenient. Who doesn’t enjoy shopping and dining on Hastings Street. The exciting wildlife at Twin Waters, Coolum and Te Wantin Golf courses make the Sunshine Coast golf holiday a great destination.
Here is a gallery of photographs from my most recent tours to Maui and Noosa.
The King Kamehameha Golf Course was in great condition. As was the 9th hole on the challenging Wailea Gold course over the volcanic rock. Mam's Fish house always a favourite! Staying a The Wailea Beach Resort by Marriott with its spacious property and beautiful ocean views was liked by all.
NEW ENTRANCE TO GW ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE
The new entrance into Golf Warehouse Ellerslie:Driving Range is looking good. Enter now at 16 Derby Downs Place, from Ladies Mile Road, Ellerslie. Please be aware of the changes so you can plan for any traffic delays that may occur.
train your brain
The game of golf is changing and the modern game has brought a host of new players who are keen to get on the golf course. A lot of golfers are new club members and many are casual part time players choosing flexi golf memberships.
Unfortunately many new golfers may not yet be upskilled on some of the games etiquette and behaviours which help everyone to play sensibly and safely. We need to adjust to noise, phones, videos, and social media which are all great tools that enhance our enjoyment of the game. However golf can be dangerous if we get distracted taking selfies and videos of our golf swings and golf courses. We are all guilty of this including me. Often we are chatting on our phones or texting or we are playing with our remote controlled trundlers; talking and driving golf carts while texting.
Lets' all be aware when we play and practice so we can concentrate and focus on better golf..
golf hints and tips
Some tips on Lob shots over the bunker:
Use your most lofted club: 58 or 60 degrees are both good options.
Sit low by tilting backside out.
Start with relaxed arms and soft hands
Wider stance for a steady base.
Make sure the club-face is open.
Relax the shoulders and take a longer swing with relaxed wrists on your backswing.
Commit to turning around your left foot and left hip with speed.
Are your wrists strong enough?
Golfers need strong wrists and good functional flexible hands.. Working on improving your wrist and forearm strength will help you to play an array of bunker shots, as well as playing out of long grass, rough and tight lies. Strong wrists will even help you take a slight downward divot on your irons helping to get more lot up to the greens.
Check with your fitness trainer for some specific wrist and forearm stretches and before adding some light weight dumbbells when doing wrist rolls.
Warm up tip
If you are right handed start warming up by swinging left handed. You can turn your right handed club around and stand on the right side of the ball oir use an actual left handed club. If you are a leftie become a right handed player. Using your opposite less dominant muscles helps you to stay evenly balanced and keeps the strength and mobility matched preventing back and body injuries.
2024 THREE DAY GOLF SCHOOLS
My 2023 November 3-day school has a waitlist in place and 2024 dates are now open and can be viewed on my website. http://www.susanfarrongolf.com
January 14-17
February 18-21
March 24-27
April 21-24
November 24-27
If you have not been to a golf school before, it is slightly different from having a conventional 60 min lesson. We discuss a variety of topics in a holistic way to get an overall feel and vibe for your golf game enjoyment.
The morning sessions focus on waking up your golf muscles. Finding your tempo and rhythm, checking swing fundamentals for short game and full shots.
There is a big focus on the mental side of the game focusing on building your very own consistent routine with confidence for our afternoon 9 hole game.
All schools include staying at the Rydges Formosa villas including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Attending the school without accomodation will only be available for last minute waitlists if the villas cannot be filled
TUESDAY LADIES FOUR WEEK GOLF CLASSES AT FORMOSA
Dates: October 3rd, 10am-11am
Next Start date October 31st 10am-11am
Followed by Ambrose 9 hole on course coaching day on December 5th- 10am Cost $50.00
Wednesday evening 4 week classes at Ellerslie 6pm-7pm:
Starts Wednesday 20th September -2 spots left- (weekly waitlist operating so please contact me)
Next start Wednesday 18th October: (sold out)
Sunday Monring short game classes: 9.30am-10.30am These are one off classes on
Chipping, Pitching, Bunkers and Wedge distance control:
Dates:September 24th(sold out), 1st Oct, 8th Oct, 15th Oct. Be quick!! Book online