Riverbend Golf Course (Kent, WA) Remodel Map

I am including images of the Riverbend course remodel. Last year there was extensive changes to the edge of the course directly impacting 3 hole ( 4,5,6). The course has been modified including the moving of 3 greens, changing of several tees and addition of bunkers on several holes. Click on the image to view at larger scale.

Week Jan 26, 2009

Weight: 265 lbs Height 6' 0" Handicap 26

Mon: 1 hour strength (weight machines) workout with trainer

Tues: 30 min elliptical trainer workout ( 130-150 s/min; 10 resist; 390 cal)
Wed:

Thurs:
Fri: 30 min elliptical trainer workout ( 140-160 s/min; 10 resist; 470 cal)
Sat: Driving Range: 2 buckets Working on 3w/1h/3h/4/5

Sun:

Overall Comments:

Aerobic strength is improving -- I can get heart rate up into 150+ bpm.

Range practice is improving. Better hits with all clubs. Still very inconsistent, althought it appears to be along the lines of setup. Some work with wedges show some accuracy. I am getting the swing speed up.

Week Jan 19, 2009

Weight: 265 lbs Height 6' 0" Handicap 26

Mon: 1 hour strength (weight machines) workout with trainer

Tues:
Wed: 30 min elliptical trainer workout ( 140-155 s/min; 9 resist; 435 cal)

Thurs: 30 min elliptical trainer workout ( 140-155 s/min; 10 resist; 470 cal)
Fri:
Sat: Driving Range: 2 buckets Working on 3w/1h/3h/4/5

Sun:

Overall Comments:

Work outs are getting easier. Now doing 30 minutes is not that hard. Getting to the 450+ calories per workout. Less issues with stiff joints.

At driving range, worked on getting ball position correct, especially for the longer irons and hybrids. Moved ball about 1-2 inches forward of center. Changed swing slightly, making sure (1) left arm is straight, (2) swing goes to top of possible back swing, and (3) a pause at the top. Appears to be correcting the tendency to pull for all of my clubs. In addition, open the face slightly versus what I believe is correct. Both changes appear to deliver straighter and longer carry more on target.

However, hitting 2 buckets does leave my back and left knee a bit sore.

Week Jan 12, 2009

Weight: 265 lbs Height 6' 0" Handicap 26

Mon: 1 hour strength (weight machines) workout with trainer

Tues: 25 min elliptical trainer workout ( 140-155 s/min; 10 resist)
Wed:

Thurs: 25 min elliptical trainer workout ( 140-150 s/min; 10 resist)
Fri:
Sat: 27 min elliptical trainer workout ( 140-155 s/min; 10 resist, 430cal)

Driving Range: Hit a bucket (85balls) Worked on 1h, 3h, and 3W. About 30% straight, 30%pull, 33%push/slice/fat

Sun: 30 min elliptical trainer workout ( 140-155 s/min; 10 resist, 430cal)

Overall Comments:

Lots more exercise this week. I am starting to feel some strength/endurance on the elliptical trainer.

First time hitting balls since mid-November. Actually felt good. My body is stiff; not turning as well as desired but not that bad. The new nickent 3DX DC 3h (1h) is really nice to hit and has good distance. When contact is good, the ball really flies well.

Week Jan 5, 2009

Weight: 268 lbs Height 6' 0"

Mon: 1 hour strength (weight machines) workout with trainer
Wed: 20 min elliptical trainer workout ( 140-150 s/min; 9 resist)
Thurs: 25 min elliptical trainer workout ( 140-150 s/min; 10 resist)