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Greg Gardner
P.G.A. Director of Golf
Hometown:
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Huntington, West Virginia
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College:
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Marshall University
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Major:
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Parks and Conservation
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PGA Member Since:
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1995
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Favorite Golfers:
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My father & Greg Norman
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Lowest Tournament
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67, Fort Lauderdale Country Club, 1994
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What's In The Bag:
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Taylor-Made & Mizuno Woods, Mizuno Irons, Cleveland Wedges and Ping Anser Putter
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| Favorite Hole at Sebastian: |
#10, I like the fact that this is a reachable par five; however, the second shot must be hit with excellent accuracy and distance control. The green is small and well bunkered, much like the golf course greens that I became accustomed to playing as a junior at my home course in West Virginia.
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| Pro Tip: |
1) A good grip is the foundation for a good golf swing. See Ben Hogan’s book titled “The Five Fundamentals of Golf” for an example of a good grip. 2) Do not neglect your body; golfers need strong, yet flexible hamstrings and low back (lumbar) and abdominal muscles.
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Michael Nichols
Head Golf Professional
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Toms River, New Jersey
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| College: |
Villanova University
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| Major: |
Accounting
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| PGA Status: |
Non-member Head Professional
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| Favorite Golfers: |
Tom Watson & Titanic Thompson
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Lowest Tournament
Score:
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70 Buena Vista Country Club, 1999
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| What's In The Bag: |
Callaway Driver, Mizuno 3 Wood, Mizuno Irons, Titliest Wedges, and Calloway Putter.
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| Favorite Hole at Sebastian: |
#11. This hole is the quintessential risk/reward short par 4. Standing on the tee there are several options to consider before hitting a tee shot on this dogleg left. You may opt to play safe and hit a middle iron to the corner of the dogleg, leaving an approach shot of no more than 125 yards or you may hit your driver over the corner of the lake and hopefully land your ball on the putting surface.
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| Pro Tip: |
An athletic set-up/posture lends itself to a free flowing golf swing and the reduction of back-related problems. Bend from the hip/waist, which will keep the spine from curving. Posture.
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