Category Archives: Mark’s Rants

Feel vs Mechanics in Golf

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

One of the reasons we are not getting better is because we refuse to accept that the clubface and the club shaft should be considered independent of one another.  To hit the ball straight, the clubface must ‘try’ to go … Continue reading →

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Something is Happening in the Golf World

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

It is with great joy and relief that I can say that there is something going on in the golf world that gives me hope that your learning may soon take a turn for the best.  I am receiving more … Continue reading →

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Golf – Get the Correct Information

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

Hope this makes sense and opens up some possibilities. We all swing the club the way we think is correct.  If we have received incorrect information and or incomplete information the learning process will take longer.  I can make a … Continue reading →

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In golf, “Try Smarter Not Harder”

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Never before in golf history have golfers had access to so much golf instruction (and a lot of it is free).  Ironically, never before in golf history have golfers been so confused about how to swing a golf club.  It … Continue reading →

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Lots of Sean Foley & Tiger Talk

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

I’ve been doing a lot of  Tiger and Sean Foley reading lately.  It seems that Mr Foley goes from hero to villain quite often these days.  I like to consider Sean a friend.  I have always backed him and his … Continue reading →

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Tiger, Give Me a Break!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

For any of you who do not know much about me, please go to my website and click on ‘About Mark’ and then ‘My Inspiration’.  I can tell you with 100 % certainty that it does NOT take 2 years … Continue reading →

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The WHY’s of Golf

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

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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Solving the Golf Swing and Putting

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

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?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

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

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

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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