Playing the most holes you can in the least amount of time is fun.

Larry Boswell and Keith Wright used to drag me along in this exercise and it was a blast. It was stunning how well those guys played.

Watching and playing with them years later and listening to doctors Bob Rotella and Morris Pickens provided some ground work for a local player to set the PGA Tour record for pace in an official event — https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-fastest-pgatour-round-in-history-watchwesley-bryan-break-the-record-at-2017-bmw-championship/

This is the time of year to play. Since days are shorter, play fast so you can play more.

While taking advantage of our beautiful fall golf season and playing numerous holes, it’s time to begin formulating your “Winter Season Golf Training” program.

Jack Nicklaus was the first PGA Tour player I studied on golf development. I read multiple references to his “Winter Season Training” approach. Nicklaus would use his golf season facts and stats to formulate his training program.

How about taking a look at November through February as your golf training season?

In addition to addressing technical aspects of your game, why not some physical objectives? Consider 1 or a combination of these physical variables to focus on during this upcoming “training season” — elasticity/ flexibility, endurance, cardiovascular strength and speed.

There is a brand new fitness material called the Tsunami Bar that can be applied to any of the above mentioned topics. And it’s fun.

Extreme pain is not a prerequisite to experience gain. Soreness is so debilitating to golfers, but can be almost completely avoided with the Tsunami Bar Sports protocols.

Another good part is the training can be achieved at home, sitting or standing in place, walking or even jogging.

The Tsunami Bar is mobile, dynamic and there are numerous specialists locally that can assist with it.

Stay tuned for more intel in the upcoming weeks.

Timberlake Country Club held its annual Pro Lady on Oct. 3 and several locals had outstanding performances.

Steven Hartwig, head professional at Country Club of Lexington, led his team of Bella Bernagozzi, Nancy McWilliams and Donna Jerman to a tie for 3rd place with a score of 133. Also tied for 3rd was Woodlands Head Professional Robin Waters, who lead his team of Cheryl Munn, Betty Gebert, Vicki McBride

Local legend and Timberlake Professional Emeritus, Jimmy Koosa, led his team of Teresa Jenkins, Kathy Cuppia, and Kathy Ceruti to a 5th place finish.

Registration for the 30th season of the ICRC Winter Youth Golf Tour is underway. There are also more winter golf recreational options.

Each of our local recreation entities offer Family Golf Developmental programs. These programs are fun and multi-generational. Possibly the greatest aspect of golf is the fact that it lends itself to different generations playing, even learning the game together.

Visit these websites for more intel: http://richlandcountyrecreation.com/ fall-golf-programs-at-linrickgolf-course/, https://www.icrc.net and https://sports.bluesombrero.com/lcra.