Monthly Archives: March 2012

The WHY’s of Golf

I believe the only way to effectively teach is to find the audience that hears you. We should feel free to admit although we somewhat look the same, we certainly do not think the same.  I am a big believer … Continue reading

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PGA Tour Recap

News Flash: Tiger’s intimidation factor is NOT gone. I want someone to put a mic in front of Graeme Mcdowell and ask him if he felt intimidated?  Come on Graeme, tell the truth. Congrats Tiger.  Great win, well planned, perfect … Continue reading

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What is the ‘Secret’ Behind Ben Hogan’s Secret?

source: http://www.thesosolarsweetspot.com Can Someone tell me what Hogan’s secret was? I have been hearing about this secret for 40+ years now, umpteen articles have been written on the topic, and countless books have been published speculating as to what it … Continue reading

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Solving the Golf Swing and Putting

The golf swing and putting are far from being solved.  The golf instructors of the World should all have jobs for a while longer. I believe there is room for at least one skeptic, and it’s better when that skeptic … Continue reading

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What Makes a Great Golf Instructor?

Question:  How do you know you’re a great golf instructor? Answer:  When the worst guy you teach is Tiger Woods. I spent some time reading on various golf chat rooms over the last couple of days.  It amazes me how … Continue reading

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PGA Tour Recap

Congrats Justin Rose.  About a year ago I remember so many negatives flying around about Sean Foley and his teaching of  Tiger.  I think it is a pretty darn good testament when Tiger Woods is the worst player you teach. … Continue reading

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Some Golf Knowledge and Advice

Make the picture make sense.  Humans have a tendency to work their way into the picture or knowledge they have in their heads. The Secret to golf is learning how to sustain the correct wrist conditions through impact. The swing … Continue reading

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PGA Tour Recap

#1 How about this. Ricky Fowler getting a new hair style, trading in his ‘intend-to-distract’ clothing for a pair of beige pants and a white shirt, and then try winning a tournament. If winning is the idea then maybe the … Continue reading

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Questioning Tiger’s Swing Changes and Golf as it is Taught Today

Some thoughts. #1 Why can’t Tiger just say no he never wanted to be a Navy Seal, or yes I have great admiration for the Seals and I did think it? #2 Why does he think that at press conferences … Continue reading

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