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Tips for driving it longer and straighter from our Pros

Makena Head Golf Professional Eliot Gouveia, tells us how to create distance with modern drivers.

Most amateurs lose distance because they are not using their drivers the way they are meant to be hit. The modern drivers and balls are built a little different then in the the past. It used to be you could tee the ball down and hit it with a low trajectory and get a lot of roll. You can still do that when needed, but the newer clubs and balls perform better with a higher launch angle. With the higher launch angle the golf ball has less backspin which gives you added carry; it also has less sidespin which helps the ball go straighter.

So how to we improve our launch angle?

1. We tee the ball the higher. At least half of the ball should be above the club when the ball is teed up. I like to use the longer tees.

2. Make sure the ball is lined up off you left heel. If the ball is too far back in your stance you will hit it with a descending blow, ideal for your irons, but not for your driver. We want to hit the driver on the upswing.

3. Keep your head behind the ball. This will ensure that the bottom of your swing is before impact. Again, this wil make it possible for you to carch the ball on the upswing.

You can use these tips to hit it further and straighter, and the great news is you don't have to swing harder.

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Celebrate Hawaii's New Civil Unions Law at the Makena Beach & Golf Resort

As Hawaii celebrates the new State Civil Unions Law, the Makena Beach & Golf Resort, a longtime member of IGLTA, is proud to offer the Plumeria Package: a special wedding ceremony and vow renewal package for same-sex couples.

Starting at $2,500 the package includes:

• Choice of Wedding Sites from the resort's four oceanfront, atrium garden, and mountain vista locations.
• Ceremony Coordination from our expert wedding professionals
• Officiant
• Two Fresh Hawaiian Floral Leis
• Personal Six Inch Wedding Cake baked in-house by our expert bakers.
• Bottle of House Champagne

Contact our Wedding Specialist today!

Phone: 808-875-5843

Email: weddings@makenaresortmaui.com

Or click here to submit your wedding request

For more information on packages and services visit our wedding page.

Easter Sunday Brunch

The Easter bunny and the resort's talented culinary team are planning a festive brunch menu this Easter Holiday, featuring usual brunch favorites and other specialty dishes. Come experience an Easter food extravaganza at Makena filled with good food, fun and the Easter Bunny.

Molokini Bar & Grille

Sunday April 8, 2012

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

$60 Adult, $45 Child (Ages 9-12); $30 Child (Ages 5-8)

For Reservations, please call (808) 875-5888

Menu

Visit our dining page for full menus or more Makena Dining informaiton

"Rasta Thomas" Dance Stars with Bad Boys of Dance

Maui Arts and Cultural Center

7:30 PM Castle Theatre

Found in 2007 by international ballet star and original bad boy, Rasta Thomas, The Bad Boys of Dance is a company comprised of the most talented and versatile young male dancers in the world. Having  preformed for over 500,000 fans worldwide in over 500 shows, the Maui Arts and Cultural Center brings this magic show to Maui this February.

For more information or for more tickets visit www.mauiarts.org

17th Annual Maui Wedding Expo

King Kamehameha Golf Club, Waikapu

10am - 5 pm

Featuring live entertainment, door prizes, food and beverage services, cake tasting, and fashion shows. Meet photographers, pastry chefs, caterers, wedding planners, florists, site providers, beauticians and other wedding specialist. Sample tablescapes, display trends for 2012 and 2013. A one-stop-shop to plan your wedding, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, and more! Admission is free. Brides who pre-register at www.mauiweddingassociation.com will recieve a free issue of Hawaii Bride and Groom Magazine.

For more information visit www.mauiweddingassociation.com

World Whale Day

Kalama Park, Kihei

9 AM - 8 PM

One of Maui's most popular events, World Whale Day is a free all day event that celebrates and honors the yearly Maui visitor, the Humpback Whale. Newly expanded the Whale Day begins at 9AM with a parade followed by live entertainment, food by popular Maui Restaurants and free kids activities and bouncy rides. Plus a huge Made on Maui artisan fair, silent auctions, environmental displays and more.

For more information visit www.mauiwhalefestival.org