Golf| Instruction

1. May 18th, 2010

   Carol Preisinger Ranked #12 By Golf Digest

   Congratulations to The Kiawah Island Club Golf Academy’s Director of Instruction, Carol Preisinger, who is ranked #12 on Golf Digest’s inaugural list of America’s 50 Best Women Teachers. Ballots were sent to 1,100 PGA of America members and LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals, producing a list of the top 50 female instructors.

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2. July 26th, 2009

   Carol Preisinger Named “Best in State” by Golf Digest

   Carol Preisinger, Director of Instruction at The Kiawah Island Club Golf Academy and a Ladies Professional Golf Association Class A Member, has been named “Best in State” by Golf Digest, in their 2009-2010 list of top golf instructors.

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3. June 23rd, 2009

   Ultimate Golf Learning Experience

   When you think of golf and Kiawah Island, your immediate mental image might be of Denis Watson sinking his final putt in a come-from-behind victory at the 2007 Senior PGA Championship at The Ocean Course. But though players who have devoted their lives and careers to perfecting their games are drawn to the beauty and challenge of Kiawah courses, beginners are too. The Island’s extensive array of golf learning and training resources are tailored for people just learning the game, those focused on re-learning and refining, and those intent on passing their golfing legacy on to the next generation.

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4. June 23rd, 2009

   TIP FROM THE PRO: Have A Blast With Bunker Shots! – Carol Preisinger, Director of Instruction

   A bunker shot requires the hands and arms to create a “steep angle of attack” up and away from the ball, before the body swings through. A common error is to swing the wedge back on a shallow inside path, or swing back too far. Either way, the body is doing too much work on the backswing. To hit better bunker shots you must create an upright take-away and control the length of it, while staying balanced. Then you’ll have more energy to blast the sand by turning through with your body, on a more out-to-in path.

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