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“Eat Hamburger, Play Hamburger”

contributor — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:04:15 +0000

Does a champion make a sandwich or a sandwich make a champion? Last weekend at the Honda Classic, the latter proved more accurate. It was hard to miss Columbia’s Camilo Villegas eating his pre-packed sandwich on the 7^th hole during the final round. Perhaps, we can contribute the victory to the resident chef at the PGA National Resort and Spa.

All kidding aside, this sandwich highlights the fact that – when it comes to preparation – PGA champions leave no stone unturned. This begins with packing your bag.

Apart from golf balls, tees, gloves, rain gear, pitch fork and the other obligatory items, golfers consistently forget one item: healthy snacks and drinks to keep hydrated and focused for 18 holes.

As golf becomes increasingly more competitive at every level, good nutrition and hydration have assumed an important role. To fully maximize all the hours of hard work you put into developing your skills, your body also needs the right kind of fuel. Try to pack a high-protein low carbohydrate snack and remember to eat before you get hungry. If you wait to get hungry on the course, it’s usually too late; your blood sugar is already dropping, causing subsequent difficulty in concentration. Julian Krinsky Master Golf Professional Grant Griffiths recommends that all his golfers, “pack healthy snacks in their bag such as fruit, nuts, chicken sandwiches, water and even protein shakes.” He reminds them constantly, “Stay away from fast foods and always remember the saying from Gary Player ‘Eat Hamburger, Play Hamburger.’”

This weekend is the Puerto Rico Open at Trump International Golf Club in Puerto Rico. Last year’s winner, Michael Bradley, won a purse of $630,000. Stay posted for highlights from the tournament and the lesson of the week.

AP Reuters reports that this could be the actual sandwich consumed.

JKCP at the PGA Show

contributor — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:18:10 +0000

The director of our golf program, Grant Griffiths, attends the PGA show annually to keep the Julian Krinsky School of Golf on the cutting edge of industry technology. From trends to instructional techniques, we search incessantly to bring our students’ game to the next level. So, without further ado:

“The PGA Merchandise Show is one of the most exciting weeks of the year for anyone involved in the golf industry. Anybody who is anyone is down here at the Show. Introducing innovative equipment and techniques, 1,000 vendors will have booths at this year’s Show. Like me, many more walk the aisles, evaluate the latest equipment, check out new apparel and accessories, attend seminars, meet and negotiate with new clients and sponsors and enjoy the week-long golf-centric universe. Also, some of the great personalities of the game, both from the business and the competitive side, will be here. I can’t wait to meet them.”

PGA Golf Merchandise Show

We Want to Meet You This Weekend!

editor — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:36:11 +0000

You’re all invited to join us for an Info Session next weekend in the New York area!

Sunday, February 28th

1pm – The Roslyn Claremont Hotel – Roslyn, NY

1pm – Residence Inn by Marriott – White Plains, NY

5pm – Upper East Side Courtyard by Marriott on 92nd St. – New York, NY

5pm – Hilton Short Hills – Short Hills, NJ

Plus, you’ll receive a special tuition price for attending! We hope to see you there.

In the Depths of Winter…

contributor — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:44:32 +0000

“The Hawk is out.” I’m not exactly sure what this means, but my dad used to say it whenever the temperature dipped below 32 degrees. I’m sure the precision of this measurement is cause for constant speculation among the Southwestern Philadelphia émigrés and expatriates. The bottom line, however, is that Philadelphia is cold. It’s no Chicago, but there’s no denying that there’s a chill in the air. Legions of commuters have already put in place a well thought out, borderline obsessive compulsive ritual wherein they prep their car for the morning commute. Everyone testifies to a tried and true theory of maintaining an engine’s ambient temperature. Tie and lap stains testify to the fact that – this time of year – people are sipping their coffee too hot. All of these emblems stem from a singular single-syllabled nemesis: cold.

When the holidays are over, the cold loses its appeal pretty quickly. We start yearning for the summer. Luckily, I get to work in an environment wherein we plan a perpetual summer. It’s always on our minds. Just the other day, I was having a conversation with my three-year-old, she with her hot chocolate and me with my coffee. She took a long pensive sip, wiped her mouth with her sleeve and after an obligatory “Ahh” informed me, “There’s nothing like a hot chocolate on a nice warm summer day.” Of course, she had her seasons confused and – after correction – amended her statement, but the fact of the matter remains that – though subliminal – she too yearns for the summer. (Perhaps she feeds off my summertime zeal.) So, save your pants and sip slowly; summer will be here soon enough. Let’s make it a great one!

2010 Resolutions

contributor — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:06:03 +0000

The New Year is here and resolutions are in full swing. My resolution this year is to keep my resolution for more than two months. In several decades, this has yet to happen. Here’s to making it happen in 2010. In all earnestness, though, a good resolution must be sustainable, must fit comfortably into daily living. This is a creed we’ve all come to live by at Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs. “You can’t play football forever, but you’re never too old to pick up a tennis racket,” says Julian Krinsky. The same rings true for those lessons learned in our golf, enrichment, fitness and pre-college programs. The director of our Krinsky Fitness program has a simple mantra: “We’re not in the business of changing people, rather improving lives.” Small changes can produce big results. So, when evaluating the success or failure of your own resolutions, keep in mind that big changes rarely produce prolonged results. Don’t fret if you’ve already wavered in your resolution resolve. Take some time to forge another, but keep it small and measurable. You’ll thank yourself for the progress it’ll produce.

From Dens to Wimbledon

contributor — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:12:12 +0000

This time of year, my T.V. won’t let me forget that I should be out buying gifts. Every night, it threatens me with countdowns and entices me with offers. I often feel like I’m letting my transistor down when I view my evenings as family time instead of shopping days. Still, one item has caught my eye: the updated Wii Fit. As a seasoned veteran of Mark Summers’ Family Double Dare, I’m thrilled by the fact that family fitness is back in vogue. I’ve used the Wii to play a bit of tennis, shoot a few rounds of golf and swing for the fences in a home run derby. For the most part, it’s left me with nothing more than a few broken lamps, a lump on the back of my head and –much to my daughter’s dismay – a shattered Strawberry Shortcake tea set. Even though the games cannot replace the real thing, I admit you end up feeling like Joe DiMaggio, like Venus and Serena, like Jack Nicklaus. Sometimes, this is enough of an impetus to lace up your shoes and pick up a racket (except, of course, when someone’s backhand keeps you off your feet.) So, while it doesn’t appear that Double Dare is coming back anytime soon, it’s nice to see that we are making an effort to supersede vicarious enjoyment of sports with the real deal, getting kids off the carpet and onto the grass. Sorry, Mr. Summers; it was good while it lasted, but you’ve been replaced.

Camps Without Borders

contributor — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:57:06 +0000

Forget about “Where in the World is Carmen San Diego.” We want to know where in the world is Julian Krinsky. He’s traveling all over the world to speak about our Camps and Programs. His most recent stop: Asia. He receives daily requests to come and speak about our summertime sports, enrichment and pre-college courses. We partner with some of the United States’ most prestigious universities to give our international students an unparalleled summer experience.

At Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs, we strive to bring students together and foster a world without strangers. Whether tennis, golf or Pre-College, we tailor our activities to promote cross-cultural student communication. Constantly refining our blend of international staff and administration, we bring the world to you, every summer.

So, to which continent is Julian off to next? I can give you a hint: it isn’t Antarctica.

Strong Finish for JKCP Golf Alum

contributor — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:33:52 +0000

Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs would like to congratulate Hugh V. Merkle on three strong finishes in this summer’s JAWS: JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION annual tournament. After spending only one week with our registered golf professionals at the Westtown School, Hugh drastically improved his game and jumped to the top of the leader board. Congratulations, Hugh, and keep up the good work. We look forward to seeing you again, this summer!

Golf Goes For Bronze, Silver & Gold

contributor — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:29:49 +0000

It’s been almost 105 years since golf was played at the Olympic games in 1904, when the United States and Canada were the only competing nations. Today, more than 60 million golfers in 120 countries play golf, and professional golfers represent these countries on all the major golf tours. Golf tried to make a comeback to the Olympics in 1996 but failed due to a lack of unified support from players and golf organizations. This time around the International Golf Federation represented all of golf’s major governing bodies in a successful bid with many letters from the worlds best tour professionals backing the inclusion of golf as an Olympic sport for the 2016 games in Rio.

The bid for golf to become an Olympic sport was realized in October in Copenhagen with a 63-27 vote and two abstentions. The format for the Olympic games will be a 72-hole stroke-play tournament for men and women, with 60 players in each field.

“Junior golfers can now dream around the world of one day winning an Olympic gold medal that many of the greatest players in the world such as Hogan, Nicklaus, Player, and so many never realized. This has to be one of the proudest moments in my golf career and I am excited to be a part history and a golf camp that could one day develop an Olympic champion,” said JKCP’s Golf Director, Grant Griffiths

Pre-College Golf at JKSG

contributor — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:04:27 +0000

For the last two weeks, the Julian Krinsky School of Golf has been running an exclusive Pre-College Golf Program at Haverford College for advanced golf students. Guest speakers and coaches include Sam Puryear, Michigan State University head golf coach, Scott Allen, University of Pennsylvania head golf coach, O.D. Vincent, former Duke University head golf coach and current athletic director for the University of Washington, Michael Hughes, Brown University head coach, Ryan Ressa and Jan Dowling, Duke University’s Assistant Men’s and Women’s Coaches. This program is a wonderful opportunity for world-class instruction while learning the ins and outs of college recruiting. For more information regarding this program, as well as our other golf programs, please visit www.golfcamps.us.