Masters History is filled with great moments.  Check out some of the best all the way back to the 1930’s  including great players such as Bobby Jones (pictured here) and great moments at http://www.augusta.com/masters/history.

The Masters begins with a time honored tradition.  The big 3, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Arnold Palmer tee off at the first hole of Augusta.  So many memories and so much excitement.  You can’t help but get goosebumps watching this video.

Pelican Bay Golf Club Renovation – The Club at Pelican Bay plans to replace its 35-year-old clubhouse.  The $27 million renovation will include a two-story building that will provide more space, new amenities and features. The new clubhouse will look out over the fairway, lake and the club’s signature ninth hole.   Click HERE to learn more about Pelican Bay Golf Club.  View available properties in Pelican Bay.

Are you exploring homes in Pelican Bay? Or perhaps you are interested in other Naples Golf Communities? Let me be your guide!

About Matt Klinowski
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The Naples area housing market continues to see year-over-year growth in our overall median closed prices. The industry expects this trend to continue. Inventory also continues to remain low yet we ended February with 1,280 sales pending. Ultimately this confirms the Naples area market remains healthy. View the full April Market Report.

Are you interested in buying a property in Naples?  Or perhaps Bonita Springs? Let me be your guide!

About Matt Klinowski
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April 5, 2015 Posted by Matt

Pick the right 3 wood.  Not all 3 woods are alike.  If you have trouble getting the ball into the air with your three wood, look for one that has a shallow face from top to bottom and is longer from front to back.  This club will catch the ball low and glide through the turf for a high launch.  If you have a  fast swing speed and tend to hit your fairway woods too high, look for one with a large face and short body, as this will reduce the spin for a more normal ball flight.

April 4, 2015 Posted by Matt

If you have a pitch shot to a green that is well elevated and the pin is cut close to you, you only have a few options.  If the lie is great, with the ball sitting up in the grass, you could attempt a flop shot by lifting the ball high into the air, but this is very risky unless you have practiced hundreds of them.  A better way to play this shot is to bump it into the bank of the hill so that it strikes the hill and bounces onto the green.  Use an eight or nine iron and aim for about one yard below the top of the hill.  Strike the ball firmly and let the hill kill the shot so that it takes one bounce up and onto the green.  You may not get the ball close, but you will get it on the green and give yourself a putt at par.

April 3, 2015 Posted by Matt

Weekly golf joke – Unfortunately this is probably the only way I’ll be able to lower my golf score!

Weekend Events in Naples

Check out upcoming weekend events in Naples.  Try out the farmers market on Saturday morning on Third Street South, or head to the one in Venetian Village on Sunday morning.

Third Street South Farmers Market – 4th
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Behind Tommy Bahamas
More Info call (239) 649-6707
www.thirdstreetsouth.com/

Art in the Park – 4th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Park Street
More Info call (239) 262-6517
www.naplesart.org/

Fresh Market at Village on Venetian Bay – 5th
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Village on Venetian Bay
More Info call (239) 403-2218
www.venetianvillage.com/

Naples Dixieland Jazz Orchestra – 5th
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cambier Park Bandshell
More Info call (239) 263-1113

More Events….

April 3rd, 2015 Posted by Matt

April 3, 2015 Posted by Matt

Learn how to play this money shot.  Great players rely on a low, spinning wedge shot that hits the green and stops quickly near the hole.  This shot puts a big emphasis on accuracy and distance control.  Play the ball back in your stance with your pitching wedge.  Make a three-quarter backswing where your hands go only as high as your rib cage and the club points straight up in the air.  Keeping your weight on your left side, drive down on the ball and keep your hands firm by not letting them roll over at impact.  Hold your finish about waist high.  The ball will rise up on a low trajectory, hit, and spin to a stop.  You can control the distance by the force of your swing.  Remember, you are going for accuracy and distance control when you practice and not trying to hit the ball as far as possible.

Collier County is ranked No. 1

Collier County is ranked #1 in the state for the highest adjusted gross income over the past 20 years according to data that has just been released by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) via Syracuse University.  The county is ranked #20 in the country.  Fairfield County in Connecticut leads the country.  Click HERE to view all counties in the U.S.

Collier County tops the list in many rankings and this latest ranking is just one more great reason to move to Naples.

April 2, 2015 Posted by Matt