Charlotte, NC (Reuters) - For Immediate Release
Persons close to the Charlotte golfing community report that 2009 Pineapple Cupper Lindsay Carrington has begun lessons with Quail Hollow teaching pro Scott Davenport. It seems that Carrington is now ready to move past the death of his longtime Kentucky-based teacher, Gene Hilen. Carrington has not taken a lesson in more than 10 years, yet his game has changed little. In fact, Carrington won the very next tournament (the Mount Sterling C.C. club championship) he played after that lesson in 1998 and promptly exclaimed, "I am the best ball striker in the world! If I would have made any putts over the weekend, I would have won by 20!"
It is unknown whether Carrington and Davenport will implement any significant swing changes, but it looks doubtful. More likely, the relationship is meant to keep Carrington's simple swing on plane and consistent. During the 2008 Pineapple Cup, his swing got loose and caused him to miss several drives during singles play and cost him a shot at the Cup.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
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I'll confirm this report. I thought I caught a glimpse of some weirdo in the bushes near the range. Must have been you blogger!
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When I consider a lesson, I always think back to the old saying: "It's impossible to improve upon perfection". Sounds like Commish Carrington is really gunning for the cup this year.
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