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l PAGE 16THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, APRIL 30,2003 www.durhamregion.com Getting back into the swing Former pro now teaching the finer points of golf locally DURHAM -The transition transition from LPGA touring pro to swing guru has gone smoothly for Karin Mundinger - and Durham golfers are benefiting as a result. Mundinger, who toiled on the ladies' pro golf tour from 1986 until 1999, is now in her fourth year as head teaching professional at Wooden Sticks G.C. in Uxbridge. She's also available available for lessons at Oakridge G.C. in Scugog. No longer faced with the challenge of playing for a pay cheque, Mundinger is loving life, living in Beaverton, working and being a full-time mom to her 12-year-old daughter, Kasey. "It was pretty easy to do," says Mundinger, who attended the Ohio State University on a golf scholarship. scholarship. "I had taken some teaching teaching seminars from master pro Dee Dee Owens that were organized by Jocelyn Bourassa." Mundinger hooked up with Alan Chudd of Wooden Wooden Sticks before the course officially opened, offering, her services. One of her roles at the club is that of helpful ambassador, where she wanders the driving range offering tips to players players as they prepare to play. "Basically, with it being an all-inclusive type of course, I walk up and down the line and give people tips. It was challenging in the beginning when dealing with someone who is getting getting ready to play," she says, adding "I feel I have good credibility from having having been a pro golfer since 1981." Mundinger stresses she's not out to do anything drastic prior to someone's round at Wooden Sticks. "I just try to help people, people, not take their swing apart," she says, adding it's a philosophy she keeps when giving private lessons. "Some pros want to tear your swing apart, I try to work with what they've got." Acknowledging that "teaching and playing are .two different things," Mundinger says she is a "feel player. I see a shot and hit it." As a result, one of her strengths as a teacher, she believes, is not only helping helping golfers with their swing, but improving the mental approach to the game. "One of the 'things I think I'm best at fis taking someone out on the course and giving them a playing lesson," she says. 1 "There is such a fine line between between most players on tour that quite often is mental. They all hit good shots out there, so why not all the time? Some people have to learn to play the game smartly. .People take way too many chances and smart golf is what all great players do. "Thinking, having a game plan, a pre-shot routine, that is stuff you stick to." Mundinger, who won seven NCAA tournaments while at Ohio State and won in Singapore but never reached the winner's circle in the LPGA tour, says one of her most memorable moments in golf was playing alongside the legendary Nancy Lopez in the 1984 U.S. Women's Open. Mundinger can.be reached at kmundinger@rogers.com, or by calling 905-649-0033. to vehicles delivered on or beta CELIA KLEMENZ/ Statesman photo Karin Mundinger, a Beaverton resident and LPGA member from 1986 to 1999, is now offering offering her expertise to Durham Region duffers. She is the head teaching professional at Wooden Stick G.C. in Uxbridge and also offers lessons at Oakridge G.C. in Scugog. Administration lees. PPSA and certain taxes may be payable upon signing. Your General Motors Dealers of Canada £ met! n«i da com For the latest Information, visit us at gmcanada.com, drop by your local Pontiac • Bulck • GMC Dealer or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE. fore June 2nd, 2003. 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