Monthly Archives: February 2011

Guest Blogger

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Do you recall my Jan 7th blog with predictions for 2011?  Luke Donald of Britain won the biggest title of his career yesterday winning WGC Match Play.  I repeat my prediction, you can expect to see him ‘in contention a lot’. … Continue reading →

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Tiger’s 1st Round Exit!

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

I had a guest blogger planned for today’s post, but after Tiger’s 1st round Match Play Championship exit I felt the need to put in my 2 cents worth. Tiger does not have the confidence that he used to. Personally … Continue reading →

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Changing Your History

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

Let’s say you have a history of hitting high shots poorly.  So poorly in fact that you are afraid to try hitting one even though the shot at hand calls for a high shot coming down softly.  What would you … Continue reading →

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How NOT to hit the ball to the left and NOT to hit the ball to the right!

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

On Monday we talked about how I believe we must teach golfers how to take out the right side of the course and then the left side as opposed to what has been the norm – going to the practice … Continue reading →

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Brain Teaser

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

What would your question be if…………… …….. I were to tell you that the key to hitting the golf ball ‘NOT TO THE RIGHT’ is to swing your arms on-plane from the correct spine angle? ………. I told you that … Continue reading →

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The Body – Weight Pressure

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

It is a ‘weight pressure change’ NOT a weight shift! The game of golf has been done a disservice by the powers that be.  It is a cop-out to simply say that during the golf swing the weight shifts from … Continue reading →

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Pro-Am Days!

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

Years ago as a young golf pro I played in Pro-Am’s with the hope of making money.   I came to the tee each time hoping to be paired with amateurs who said they were 17 handicaps but in fact were … Continue reading →

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Misinformed!

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

I can’t stand it anymore.  I am currently in Florida working with a young, want-to-be tour player.  This young man has been in and around the golf world for his whole life.  It is shocking to me how much incorrect … Continue reading →

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