Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter celebrates 15 years
Nancy Galeana, left, and Isabel Kluwe are the co-directors for the Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter.
(Scott Smeltzer / Staff Photographer)
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The house is nestled in a peaceful area of Huntington Beach, with Central Park to the west and the sports complex to the south.
Special stepping stones line the backyard of the property, each one designed by a youth who has been helped by the Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter.
The shelter celebrated its 15th anniversary on July 1. Breanna Ballard is just one of the nearly 2,000 clients between the ages of 11 and 17 who have been served since it opened its doors in 2006.
The Punch Shot is the Best Way to Fight Through the Wind
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The punch shot is a great shot to utilize when you’re battling a headwind.
By taking one-to-two clubs more, keeping the ball back in your stance, and swinging a little easier you’ll be able to keep the trajectory of your ball lower and out of the wind.
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As PGA Coach Jordan Thomas mentions in the video below, it’s important to take an easier swing because the more power you generate, the more spin you will put on the ball resulting in a higher loft and launch.
About Jordan
Born in Chapel Hill, NC Jordan was taught by his grandfather since age seven. His Grandpa King was a member of Medinah Country Club his whole life as well as his great grandfather. At the age of 22 Jordan got a job in the cart barn at Ko Olina Golf Club in Kapolei, HI. While there, he refined his skills by playing in every tournament possible where he was able to play competitively at a high level within the state. In 2008 Jordan assisted in the opening of the Ernie Els design Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach, HI. While there he earned his Class A certification from the PGA of America working his way to the First Assistant and Lead Instructor. Following his passion, he accepted a job teaching for Jim McLean out of Trump National Doral in Miami, FL. After a few years with Jim McLean he moved to Southern California and helped Henry Brunton open and run his golf academy at Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine, CA. Wanting to understand more about the idiosyncras