Shawn Kelly

Golf Tips: Have yourself a sand blast

  Gene “The Squire” Sarazan is the man we have to thank for designing the sand wedge back in the 1930s.    His tinkering with a club head by ...

Golf Tips: Behind bars

  In a perfect world you’d consistently hit great drives down the middle of the fairway and your approach shots would never miss a green. Yeah right, tour pros can&r ...

Golf Tips: Practice correct form to avoid the dreaded shank

The shank, the laterals and hosel rocket are all nicknames of the most dreaded golf shot you could possibly make. Your ball gets careened off to the right or left of the fairway de ...

PGA honors Auburn golf pro

Shawn Kelly’s game isn’t getting any better — or worse — these days.    The pro at the Ridge for the last 13 years has noticed his game is ...

Noon Hour Update: Former Sierra athletic director agrees to buyout; Auburn business climate; Auburn Indian community receives settlement; golfer named Senior Player of the Year

Welcome to the Auburn Journal’s “Noon Hour Update,” where we’ll present you with stories and updates on what’s going on in the news and what we’ ...

Golf aids make home practice fun and useful

Golf practice does not always have to be implemented outdoors. Creative players can find plenty of ways to improve their games at home or indoors. There is the timely and sagacious ...

Golf Tips: Have a ball in the fall

The golf season is beginning to wind down for some and for others it is just beginning. The acorns are falling, the leaves are changing and the air is getting cooler. Some folks ar ...

Golf Tips: Balance points will improve consistency

When golfers talk about the golf swing, it is amazing how many different opinions and theories are discussed. Golfers tend to think way too much about their swings, which can inhib ...

Golf Tips: Starting position is key in athletic set up for swing

Well, if you have been following along for the past couple of weeks and doing a little homework, your grip and your aiming techniques have no doubt improved and you are surely brim ...

Golf Tips: Eyes and thighs are key to golf shot consistency

When we discuss aim for a full golf shot, there are two parts of the body that should be considered — your eyes and thighs. This is because if you understand these two body p ...