Low-flying chandelier Buzz Taylor, president of the United States Golf Association, is all business when it comes to his goal of reining in modern equipment. Executives in the equipment industry might agree. Skills Challenge returns More than 1,000 amateurs are expected to compete in the Toyota Golf Skills Challenge July 31 to Aug. 2 at Dretzka Park Golf Course. The event moves golfers through a series of eight skill shots. Three shots are allowed per skill, with the best shot counting toward the golfer's score.
Competition is in six divisions.
The overall winner earns the right to compete against 24 other city winners in the national finals in Ojai, Calif., in November. A sound philosophy Joel Rechlicz of Madison, the medalist in Wisconsin qualifying for the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship over the weekend, stands just 5 feet 7 inches and weighs 150 pounds, but can hit his driver 300 yards. He said his father, Yahara Hills professional Mark Rechlicz, long ago taught him the importance of length off the tee. My dad taught me to hit it far first. You can always learn how to hit it straight.