Watch out for the wildlife, there is an alligator on the course!  This gives new meaning to hazards.  There was a monster alligator on the golf course in central Florida.  Thankfully we don’t see them that big on the courses in Naples, Bonita Springs or Estero.

There are more than 150 golf course communities in southwest Florida.  Naples alone, has more than 70 golf clubs with a total of 97 courses.  From bundled golf communities to equity golf communities, Naples has a course for every lifestyle.  Just a little north of Naples is Bonita Springs.  There are a total of 16 golf courses to choose from in Bonita.

How do you figure out the wind?  Because of trees and terrain, the wind will not always go in one direction on a golf course.  There will be a prevailing wind, but on some holes it may swirl and even appear as going in an opposite direction.  Throwing grass into the air does not help much, as it only tells what the wind is doing near you.  Look at the tops of the trees, the flagstick, and water in ponds and lakes to see the direction of the waves.  Watch your fellow golfer’s shots to see how the ball is being affected by the wind as it flies.

Take away one inch for just one round.  Try a little experiment the next time that you play a round.  Choke down one inch on every golf club that you hit, from your driver through your pitching wedge.  Make your same swing and keep your same rhythm and tempo for every shot.  You might be pleasantly surprised to see the amount of accuracy and distance control that you gain from this one little change.  If you watch the PGA or LPGA Tour on TV, you will notice that this little trick is common among the best players in the world.

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Are you considering purchasing a home or condo in Naples?  Or perhaps Bonita Springs? Let me be your guide.

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All good golfers have on thing in common: they all finish on their left or front foot after the swing.  They move forward so that the left leg braces or allows the body to turn faster and propel the club against the left side.  Think of a hockey player making a slap shot.  He braces his front foot on the ice and turns his body against the braced left leg.  It is the same in golf.  In practice, make a strong move to get on your left side and drive through impact with your left leg braced. With a solid finish on your left side you will hit better golf shots and ultimately post lower scores.

Your first read is usually the best.  It is a well-know fact in psychology that our first impressions on many things are almost always correct.  Our eyes and brains work very well to help us navigate through various situations in life.  When you read a putt, chances are that your first read is a good one.  You might get a different perspective just to verify it, but do not go back and forth debating the break with yourself or your partner, as this will simply distract you and create doubt.  Get your read, commit to it, and stroke the ball into the hole.  There is no need to make a big production out of figuring the break of a putt.  Be confident and decisive, and you will make more putts.

Don’t baby a sand shot when you are short sided.  If your ball comes to rest in a greenside bunker and you do not have much room to land the ball on the green, do not try to hit the shot softly.  More than likely, you will leave the ball in the bunker.  The best way to play this shot is to open your sand wedge wide and smack the sand as if you were skimming a stone on water.  Slide the club under the ball with force and it will come out high and have a lot of spin.  Practice this short bunker play and it will come in handy.

For most home buyers, the purchase of real estate is one of the largest financial transactions they will make. Buyers purchase a home not only for the desire to own a home of their own, but also because of changes in jobs, family situations, and the need for a smaller or larger living area. This annual survey conducted by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® of recent home buyers and sellers provides insight into detailed information about their experiences with this important transaction. Here are highlights from the latest report.  View 2014 Standard Buyer Profile

Are you interested in buying a home in Talis Park?  Or perhaps another Naples golf community? Let me be your guide!

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Just getting your ball onto the green is not enough to consistently save par or bogey when you miss a green.  Take a little extra time to look at the green and pick out the slopes that will affect your ball as it moves toward the hole.  Pick out your landing spot and check to see if the green is soft or firm at that point.  Read the remainder of your line as you would read a putt and decide on the line that you will need to get your ball close.  If you have a choice, always leave yourself with an uphill rather than a downhill putt after you pitch or chip.

Open House – Wyndemere Country Club

Open House Today (1:oo-4:00 pm) – Wyndemere Country Club – $174,900 3bed/2bath condo locate at 509 Courtside Drive E-204. That’s right, everything in this unit has been recently upgraded, wall to wall, ceiling to floor! Move in ready and very tastefully done. Some of the upgrades include marble floors, crown, baseboard, granite, stainless, paint throughout, carpet, can lights, vanities, counters, glass shower doors, new hardware, ceiling fans and fixtures, wood shelving in the closets, water heater, all new plumbing and more! Absolutely no stone left un-turned. Located in Wyndemere offering tennis, spa, dining, updated clubhouse, attended exercise facility and 27 holes of the highest quality golf in Naples! Make this one first or last on your list, it will leave an impression!

How to Prepare Your Treviso Bay Home for Sale

It is the small details which can add up to make a big difference in how much your home sells for. Every seller wants their home to sell quickly and for a large profit. Just because it is a seller’s market, doesn’t mean that will automatically happen. It takes careful planning and knowing how to prepare your home to convince buyers to pay maximum dollar for your home.

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Selling Your Property?

Are you thinking about selling your home in Southwest Florida, let’s connect to discuss your homes value. The Naples Golf Guy Team has represented both sellers and buyers on numerous real estate transactions from Naples to Sarasota.