KRTU GanG Competition Results - Q2 2013

Sawanie Restaurant is one of the favourite place where some of our members would go for the Pan Mee and its highly recommended local coffee after golf. Occasionally, the group will pre-order a dish, Chicken in Chinese wine; which is cooked by the restaurant owner specially for us. This dish is strongly recommended by our member, Mr Kee who happened to be a long time friend of the owner, a Thai lady by the name of Khun Sawanee. It is one of the best dish we can ever find. One day, it just crossed our mind that why not we had our championship dinner over here? Although this restaurant does not sell food like the tai chou, Khun Sawanee had graciously agreed to prepare a few Thai dishes for our Quarterly gathering on Fri 21 June 2013.

In the absence of our Captain Gan, who has not been able to play golf for quite some time due to other personal commitments, our appreciation goes to Alex and Mike for organising this event.

The Food...thai style

Highly recommended

a photo to remember

The servings are big, even the deserts come in 2 big plates. Some of us are very happy to ta pao the left over.

The chef

After a few drinks....

The winners are.....

Since a number of players did not submit enough score cards for our final tabulation, we have decided to award prizes to the top 7 placings only.



The final results....



Pls note HCP adjustment for July 2013.

Although it has been decided during the dinner that effective July 2013, we will stopped the monthly collections, I shall continue to record the scores for as long as I have received the score cards. The committee shall decide later if the competition will go on.

More photos....

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Golf for Fitness

Fitness Friday: Walk this way

 

Experts say adults should take about 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy. That's child's play for golfers. The average amateur takes roughly 11,000 steps when walking 18 holes. And that doesn't include walking to the range, the clubhouse, back out to the golf course for another nine. Our feet are our lifeblood and it's time many of us take better care of them. One of our editors--Ashley Mayo (@ashleykmayo)--interviewed several experts and compiled a useful guide to foot care for golfers.

 The feet might be the most used—and abused—part of a golfer's body. To protect yours over the long haul, follow this guide.

—Ashley Mayo

COMMON INJURIES

Blisters

Moisture and friction cause irritation, and a small pocket of fluid forms just under the skin.

Remedy: Cover small blisters with athletic tape. Lance and drain bigger ones with a sterile needle. Leave the dead skin on. Wrap with a bandage, and cover with tape.

Morton's neuroma

Toe pain (usually the third and fourth) from thickening tissue surrounding the interdigital nerve can be caused by golfers shifting their weight.

Remedy: Change in footwear, orthotics, physical therapy, corticosteroid injections.

Plantar fasciitis

Inflammation of the tissue connecting the heel bone to the toes, often caused by excessively rolling the foot inward or ill-fitting shoes. Pain is usually felt on the bottom of the heel.

Remedy: Rest, calf stretches and anti-inflammatory drugs.

Tendinitis

Inflammation of the tendons in the arch of the foot is caused by the repeated excessive pressure of most golf swings. Pain is usually felt on the portion of the foot above the arch.

Remedy: Rest, arch support and anti-inflammatory drugs.

EXERCISES

Achilles stretch

Lean forward with your palms on a wall. Lift a foot up but leave the other flat on the ground. Hold this position for 10 seconds. Switch leg positions, repeating five times.

Alphabet drill

While seated, straighten one leg and draw the alphabet with your foot. This works the tendons and ligaments.

Calf stretch

Place the front of both feet on an elevated stair while leaning into the staircase. Hold for 60 seconds with knees straight and 60 seconds with knees slightly bent.

Marble drill

To increase strength and flexibility, place several marbles on the floor, and try to pick them up with your toes.

EQUIPMENT

Cleats

Like tires that aren't properly balanced, the cleats on the bottom of your shoes wear out at dramatically different rates. It's best to change all of them often for proper balance.

Fit

Golf shoes should be a little tighter than a sneaker so your foot can't move around. When you play, you want your ankle to be mobile, but your foot to be stable.

Orthotics

Formed shoe inserts are good if you have asymmetric feet (e.g., one foot pronates, one foot doesn't). Orthotics help re-align, but they should be prescribed by a specialist.

Sneakers

It's fine to play golf in sneakers if your course is flat and dry, but you'll sacrifice power. Cleats allow for a better transfer of force into the ball.

THE EXPERTS

Josh Zander, Golf Digest Teaching Professional; Mark Lorenze, orthopedic surgeon who has a 3.1 Handicap Index; Ed Reidy, rehabilitation physician who has a 2.9 Index; Jeff Hendra, physical therapist on the PGA Tour; Ralph Simpson, Golf Digest Professional Advisor; Dr. Rob Neal, founder of Golf BioDynamics.

Read More http://www.golfdigest.com/magazine/2010-08/fitness-foot-health-guide#ixzz2WGCaBpHY

 

Ron Kaspriske is the fitness editor for Golf Digest.

KRTU GanG - June 2013 Updates

Golf Pic of the Week....

Blair O'Neal
In January 2013, O'Neal appeared in this ad for Cobra Puma Golf. She plays primarily on the LPGA Futures Tour, while also competing in several LPGA and LET events each year with sponsor's exemptions. She also won Golf Channel's "Big Break: Dominican Republic."