Patti Butcher Golf Studio and Coaching

First time in a while offering new golfer a group lesson! Text 616-813-9056. All programs are at Scott Lake Golf and Practice Center.

Are “women’s” golf balls really the best golf balls for women?

The 98th Sally Tournament will be held January 3-6, 2024 at Oceanside Country Club in Ormond Beach, FL. Registration opens THIS FRIDAY September 15 and runs through October 31, 2023.

There are a few changes this year, including a 54 hole cut (top 60 and ties) in the Championship Division, and the transition of the Rockefeller Division to a 54 hole event.

Watch this space - we will post the registration link on Friday September 15.

DON'T WAIT -- THERE WILL BE MORE REGISTRANTS THAN SLOTS!

Flagstick in or out? Lots of strong feelings about this one among the golfers out there since the 2019 changes to the rules of golf, but has gotten to the bottom of it - from a scientific analysis, if your goal is to make more putts, TAKE THE FLAGSTICK OUT! I know, I know, there are a handful of Tour players out there who leave it in, but the vast majority putt with the flagstick out.

Check out the link in my bio to this fantastic article!

The "pace of play" argument (which holds that it's faster to just leave the flagstick in than to remove it and put it back) is addressing a separate goal (pace of play v. making more putts), but there shouldn't be any time impact on removing or not removing the flagstick. For a foursome playing golf, the flag only needs to be removed once by the player who is closest to the hole and then replaced by the player who putts out first. For those fortunate enough to play with caddies, it's even less of an issue.

Make more putts!!!