Continental Country Club

Start 2005 with Exercise
Leon Schwebke, Director of Golf

I hope that everyone has had a wonderful holiday season and that the New Year finds all of you in good health. 2004 was a very good year at Continental CC golf course. It was our first full season of operations after installing the new irrigation system and the condition of the golf course was never better. We owe a big thank you to our golf maintenance crew, golf course superintendent Ann Aaron, and Bill Walsh, Flagstaff Golf Maintenance Co.'s General Manager. They all did a heck of a job of keeping our golf course in great condition all season long. All we ask is that they do it again next golf season!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my entire staff for a job well done in 2004 and two individuals in particular whose enthusiasm and professionalism are invaluable to Continental CC. Head Golf Professional Mark Robison for his hard work, outstanding customer service, and enthusiasm in leading our staff through another golf season and Tom McGrath, whose official title is cart mechanic but who proved willing to help whenever and wherever we have needed him.

While there is snow on the ground, it is still important to your golf game to keep as fit and limber as possible. Here is an exercise, which you may find helpful in maintaining your physical condition over the winter months. This is a drill that noted golf teacher Jim McLean uses in one of his books.

Swing on your knees to improve your strength and flexibility:

Get down on your knees, spread your knees to shoulder width and extend your arms directly in front of with the palms of your hands touching. Turn your shoulders to the right as far as possible. If possible your left shoulder should be right under your chin. Your hands and arms should remain in front of your chest. The muscles along your left side should feel taut as you do this. Repeat this motion in the opposite direction. Do this drill ten times in each direction along with your other exercises. This drill will increase the strength and flexibility in your shoulders, waist and hips.