Andrew J. Spano, Westchester County Executive  The newsletter for Westchester  County Golfers      Fall-Winter  2006

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A Message from the County Executive
Just when we were getting good and having fun, the cold weather moves in and another golf season comes to an end. I hope you had time to enjoy a few days out on one of the county's six courses.

 This year we worked hard to make golf more affordable and accessible. We "bought back" a round for those who played 25 rounds or more. We offered twilight and supertwilight rates. This fall, we premiered a new combination golf cart and greens fee that saved golfers who played after 11 a.m. from 20 percent to 50 percent. We tried it in November, and it was so successful we extended it to the end of the year. In just a few weeks, more than 700 rounds of golf were played by golfers taking advantage of this discount.

In 2006, we also made more use of e-mail blasts to provide quick information and to announce golf specials. (Sign up at www.westchestergov.com/parks/golf)

During the year we partnered with the Journal News to bring the second Westchester County Golf Show to the County Center in White Plains and it was a tremendous success with more than 3,000 visitors. County courses were well represented as were other golf courses, resorts, equipment manufacturers and vendors.

Golf courses are scheduled to close on December 31. Check our website for any updates. Have a great winter and remember to stay fit for next season.

Andy Spano, County Executive

It's Winter, So Practice, Practice, Practice
Putting on the Carpet, Chip Shots on the Couch
By Tom Avezzano, Sprain Lake Golf Pro

Winter is a time of freezing temperatures, rain, sleet and snow and it's also a great time to practice golf. Golf courses may be closed and the weather may be too awful to go outdoors, but there are ways to stay fit for your favorite sport.

Wintering in Florida or some other warm spot can be an answer for the fortunate few. However, if you can’t spend three months in the sun, here are some ways to get in some practice during the foul weather months of winter.

First it's a good idea to have some basic indoor golf implements handy, including a putting cup, a chipping/practice mat, a practice club and wiffle balls.

If your home or office has a carpet, place your cup down and practice making short putts until you improve. Then practice getting the distance right on the longer putts. Putting consists of more than 40 percent of the average golfer's total strokes.

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