The Middle Irons
The No B.S. Golf Newsletter
=============================================
If you find typographical or grammatical errors in this
email, they are here for a purpose. Some people actually
enjoy looking for them and we strive to please as many of
these people as possible.
Richard
=============================================
Give all of your golfing buddies a free gift... forward
them a copy of this newsletter, or ask them to go to
www.thinkandreachpar.com and sign up.
==============================================
Special Notice
Free Spring Kick Off Tele Seminar
Will be April 5 at 8:15pm EST
Dial 212-990-8000 and your pin number is 1027
Call with Sensei Mark will last until 9:30 pm, with last 20 minutes
Q and A.
Call is limited to first 100 callers, so call in a few minutes early.
Richard
=============================================
Richard's Quick Tip:
The Middle Irons
One advantage with the middle irons is there is no reason
for most of us to hit these clubs hard, If more distance
is needed, simply take more club, and keep the same tempo.
The address position is very important. Position the ball
just left of center in the stance, which should be square,
or slightly open. Position the hands far enough ahead of
the clubface to ensure that the shaft of the club and the
left arm form a straight line, when viewed from the front
of the player. With the hands in this position, the grip
can be assumed at the right angle.
===============================================
Dear Richard,
I enjoy reading your quote of the week. I helps me in
giving advise to my personnel.
Thank you
Jonathan . Montillo
=================================================
Golf Quote of the week:
Tommy Armour said Play the shot youve got the greatest
chance of playing well and play the shot that makes the
next shot easy. It is not solely the capacity to make great
shots that makes champions, but the essential quality of
making very few bad shots
=================================================
Quote of the week:
"I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever
good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it
meaning and transform it into something of value."
Hermann Hesse 1877-1962, Novelist and Poet
=================================================
-Embarrassed by having twelve-year-olds out-drive you off
the tee? -Do you dread water, woods, hazards, sand
bunkers and other golf course anatomy? -Ready to give up
because you beat balls for hours and all you have to show
for it is a sore back, blisters on your hands, and a losing
score?
http://www.thinkandreachpar.com/golf_training.htm
By the way, did you notice that not only J.B. Holmes, but
also Zach Johnson are using Body Golf techniques and are
being quite successful with them? Look at their swings and
tell me whether or not you agree that they both swing just
like Sensei Mark.
Joe
==========================================================
Questions and Answers from subscribers by our Teaching Pro, Mr. Joe DeLorenzo.
Thank you for taking the time to answer these for us Joe.
A Bit Of Golf Trivia: What is the Masters Par 3 Jinx?
(answer is below)
Joe, i have handicap 14 and suffer from lack of distance.
many Pros believe my right elbow flys away during
backswing, others believe the clubface is open during
backswing, the result is coming down from outside and have
slice or short and won't be able to finish the swing. it
will be appreciated if you email me some tips to correct my
swing. rgds bahman
Hello Bahman, I would have to view your swing to be sure,
so all I can do is suggest a few things. First of all your
clubs may not fit you. Try some demo clubs with different
shaft stiffness than yours. The flying elbow could be a
problem if you do not get it back to your hip early in your
downswing. Your grip might be too weak, so try moving the
Vs more toward your back shoulder. Also experiment with
all 3 grip types, the interlock, the overlap, and the ten
finger. If you have not already seen the Body Golf videos,
I am sure they will help you, especially the Slice Buster.
Joe
Joe, I have a question on what type of shaft to use. I
currently have an old set of Great Big Bertha (1997) irons
(regular graphite shafts). I do not have an official
handicap. My game is all over the place generally high
80's to low 90's on a course of about 6300 yards. I am
considering purchasing the new Great Big Bertha irons or
the fusion version (2006). Recently, while playing I tried
a 7 iron of one my playing partners hitting to a par 3; the
club was a GBB 2005 model with a uniflex steel shaft.
Compared to my 7 iron the shot I hit exploded off the club
face giving me 10-15 yards (approximately 150 yards in
total) greater distance. I tried it later in the round with
similar results. My swing speed with a 6 iron (Mizuno MP60)
was measured at the golf shop at 72 mph. I am 60 years old
and seem to be hitting shorter all the time. At what point
should one move to graphite senior shafts over regular
graphite. Can one expect an increase in swing speed due to
the lighter more flexible shaft? Is accuracy greatly
reduced? Your opinion is greatly appreciated. Marshall
Hi Marshall, With irons, I would choose accuracy over
distance. There really is no advantage to hitting irons for
longer distance. Club manufacturers may brag about this but
some of them are only de-lofting the irons. Just because
you are holding two different 7 irons does not mean they
both have the same loft. The one with the lower loft will
hit the ball farther. But why do we want the ball to go
farther, just so we can brag that we can sometimes reach a
long par 4 with a drive and a 7 iron? Isnt it better to be
able to do the same thing more consistently with a 6 or 5
iron? That being said, I was never a believer that graphite
shafts will help your iron play. In my opinion, using
stiffer steel shafts will help accuracy. So you lose a
little distance, who cares, the upside is that you have
less of a distance gap between clubs. The only clubs that
matter for distance are your woods, not your irons. Go
ahead and get graphite shafts for your woods for distance,
but irons are not made for maximum distance, they are made
to control distance. Joe
Joe, We have a friend who plays golf with us. He takes a
long time to hit the ball. We are uncomfortable and don't
know what to do or say to him without hurting our friend's
feelings. What is the amount of time one has to hit the
ball? How would you approach this problem? Mickey
Hi Mickey, This is not an easy one. No matter what you say,
your friends feelings may be hurt. Some people are not
even aware that they are playing too slowly, and they act
surprised and in denial when they are told to speed up.
Furthermore they openly state that they refuse to play
sprint golf or polo. If you have a friendly ranger at your
course who is good with diplomacy, explain your plight to
him or her. Maybe the ranger can explain that your group
must pick up the pace OR ELSE. That way no individual is
accused, and it establishes a sense of urgency for your
group to stay on the clock. If you friend still does not
get it, then it is time to say you do not want to get
kicked off the course for slow play, so lets agree to be a
little more strict with each other. Lets line up our shots
while others are shooting, and take less than ten seconds
to hit when it is our turn. If that doesnt work, you
could solve your problem by inviting Jody to play in your
foursome. Read on
Question for the Evil Twin: Jody, what would you do about
this? Answer: Diplomacy is not my strong point. People
expect wise cracks from me anyway, so I have no problem
saying stuff like Please while we are still young, or I
think rigor mortis may have set in, or Are you one of the
Palace Guardsmen? Or Do you want me to time you with a
sundial or a calendar? Or if you stand there much longer
you will start to grow roots and attract pigeons.
Answer to the above Trivia Question: Nobody has ever won
the Masters after winning the par 3 contest held the day
before. Some superstitious pros skip the par 3 contest for
this very reason.
==========================================
Golf Potpourri
By
Mac Stevenson
Lightweight Bags Make Walking Easier
Early spring is a good time to build up your endurance and
get some beneficial exercise on the golf course. Walking
at least nine holes shouldnt be a problem for most
golfers, particularly before the hot weather sets in. If
youre out of condition, try gradually working yourself
into shape by walking anywhere from three to five holes
each round. That will require a playing partner who is
willing to drive the golf cart.
An 18-hole round of golf should be a combination of healthy
exercise, fun, and camaraderie; however, after walking the
front nine, continuing by foot on the back side can become
a torturous forced march instead of a pleasant round of
golf.
Depending on your age and condition, carrying a full-size
bag or pulling it on a cart--even for nine holes--can be so
tiring that it takes the enjoyment out of the game.
Have you ever tried playing the front nine carrying an
extra-light, no-frills canvas bag and then riding the back?
It should be a bag thats just light canvas with a
ball-holding pocket and no other extras. Im talking about
a golf bag so small and light that you cant haul all of
your clubs in it.
On the front nine--when youre going to walk with a
featherweight bag--you should carry a driver, three-wood,
five-wood, five-iron, seven-iron, pitching wedge, sand
wedge, and your putter. You can vary the clubs you carry
depending on the course and your game, but try playing with
just eight clubs on the front nine while walking.
If youre on lifes back nine, like many of us are, walking
nine holes is plenty--thats two and a half miles carrying
a bag. Thats a lot of exercise. And be sure that you
have comfortable golf shoes. Its agony to walk nine or 18
holes when your feet are hurting.
Dont carry a lot of extra balls in your light bag, two or
three is plenty. If you keep a dozen golf balls in your
ball compartment, youll be carrying a bag thats heavier
than it needs to be.
Your first reaction is going to be that your scores will
suffer if you dont have all of your clubs. They wont.
Youll be surprised to find out--over time--that you will
often score as well or better with eight clubs as you do
with the full compliment of 14. And youll learn how to
hit some new shots. If you have a 115-yard shot and its
too close for a full seven-iron, a soft, three-quarter shot
will be required. You will have to hit some punch shots
when youre going against the wind because you wont have
the club you would normally use.
When playing with a regular foursome of good friends, you
can occasionally borrow a club. In other words, if you
have a nine-iron shot and your nine-iron is back at the
clubhouse, just borrow a nine-iron from one of your friends
in the foursome.
If youre going to ride a cart on the back nine, youll
want to have your large bag--with the rest of your
clubs--in a handy place so you can make a quick switch at
the turn.
Riding a cart for 18 holes four or five times a week
becomes expensive fast. Thats $50 or more a week and many
golfers cant afford that. A lot of public courses that
charge $10 for 18 holes on a cart will charge $6 or $7 for
nine holes. Thats not only unfair to the players, its
grounds for serious protest. Course managers should be
encouraging their players to walk as much as they can, and
they shouldnt charge over $5 for the back nine if their
cart rental is $10 for 18 holes.
Most golfers can walk nine holes, but that back nine can
become agony if you run out of gas. And that takes all the
fun out of the game. Try this method of carrying a
lightweight bag with just seven or eight clubs on the front
nine, and then ride the back.
Youll get all the exercise you need, and the back nine
will be fun instead of drudgery.
==========================================
If you want to be one of the senior golfers that can still
shoot their age, check out the impressive list of lessons
included in this DVD!
More Distance Techniques on how
to get the most out of your body to get every ounce of
distance that you can
The Senior Power Grip THE way to
grip the club that makes it just about impossible for you
to slice
The Senior Modified Power Set-up How to set
up to hit the ball further AND on target
The Senior Power Turn How to get the most of
backswing - even if youre not as flexible as you were a few
short years ago
The Senior Power Finish How to finish your swing like a
pro and get the most out your swing...ensuring that you get
every inch of accurate distance possible
Great Drills Swing drills that you can do at your own
pace that groove the perfect swing for you. No matter what your age!
Tricks out of Trouble How to get out of trouble like
the pros and save that score
The Punch Shot Specific steps on how to execute the
low-flying, wind-cheating punch shot and hit the green from almost anywhere
The High Shot Need to hit it over an obstacle? Heres how you do
. The Hook/Punch Ever want to show off and hook the
ball around a corner? Mark shows you how! Its easy!
The Fade Making a fade shot is not always a bad thing. Youll
learn how to pull it off at will
Chipping Principles on chipping that every ace golfer uses
to get the ball up-and-down EVERY TIME
Putting How to putt like a pro
and finally have the chances at pars and birdies
Conditioning how and what to do to condition yourself
to get into better golfing shape...so you can gain the edge
and keep it
Flexibility How to gain flexibility fast
and keep it...indefinitely As you can see from that huge
list, there is far more to this DVD than other systems
priced at hundreds more than this one.
In fact, you can see a different infomercial every week for
a year and not get the absolute gold mine of knowledge in
any 5-video set that you get in this one, single
information-packed low-priced DVD.
http://www.thinkandreachpar.com/bodygolf_seniors_adv.htm
======================================
Richard's Thoughts
Putting Is A Personal Thing
How you place your feet or grip the club or swing is not
all-important. What is important is that your blade is
square to the line of your choosing at impact and the ball
is hit solidly. This point cant be stressed enough. You
have half the secret of putting if you can bring the blade
into the ball solidly. The next time theres a tournament
on television notice the difference in the ways the pros
putt. Its very difficult to find two which are the same.
Theyre all searching for the stroke, stance, etc., which
will bring their blade into the ball squarely and solidly
time after time. You should be too.
Here is the way that Ive found best for me. Try it,
perhaps it will work well for you. First decide the line
the ball will have to take to go into the hole. Will it
break left or right, or go straight? When youve decided
on the line, address the ball with your feet almost
touching, knees bent slightly to relieve tension. Play the
ball off your left toe. Now swing the blade back slowly,
close to the ground, using little wrist and shoulder
motion. The forward stroke is smooth and the
follow-through natural. I hold my head and body as still
as I comfortably can without tension, but certainly not
rigidly.
Practice is essential to good putting. Unfortunately there
is no alternative. Develop the feeling that the club is
part f you. Handle it, use it, stroke balls with it
whenever or wherever you can so that you have confidence in
it as with an old friend. If you cant get out for some
reason, practice putting on a flat rug; every bit of
practice helps.
I have played with steel shaft clubs for about 6 years and
have recently switched to graphite shafts. I am hitting my
woods and short irons much better, but my long irons are
terrible. I seem to be hitting every shot fat. Because of
this, I hit anything from a 4 iron to a 7 iron the same
distance. I have tried the other tips for hitting the ball
fat and find that I hit fine with my steel shafts and only
have this problem with the new graphite shafts. Is there
some sort of adjustment I need to make in my swing due to
the lighter shafts?
Patsy Rourk Dublin, Va Answer: Hi Anita, everybody has more
difficulty with the longer clubs. But it is likely that the
difference in feel between your two sets is the problem,
and nothing that a little time and getting used to them
won't fix. You might also have the lie angles, swing weight
and club lengths checked by a good clubmaker in your area
to be sure they're right for you.
Until next week...good golfing!
Richard C Myers
www.thinkandreachpar.com
www.golfforleftys.com
Telephone 864.675.0038
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=============================================
If you find typographical or grammatical errors in this
email, they are here for a purpose. Some people actually
enjoy looking for them and we strive to please as many of
these people as possible.
Richard
=============================================
Give all of your golfing buddies a free gift... forward
them a copy of this newsletter, or ask them to go to
www.thinkandreachpar.com and sign up.
==============================================
Special Notice
Free Spring Kick Off Tele Seminar
Will be April 5 at 8:15pm EST
Dial 212-990-8000 and your pin number is 1027
Call with Sensei Mark will last until 9:30 pm, with last 20 minutes
Q and A.
Call is limited to first 100 callers, so call in a few minutes early.
Richard
=============================================
Richard's Quick Tip:
The Middle Irons
One advantage with the middle irons is there is no reason
for most of us to hit these clubs hard, If more distance
is needed, simply take more club, and keep the same tempo.
The address position is very important. Position the ball
just left of center in the stance, which should be square,
or slightly open. Position the hands far enough ahead of
the clubface to ensure that the shaft of the club and the
left arm form a straight line, when viewed from the front
of the player. With the hands in this position, the grip
can be assumed at the right angle.
===============================================
Dear Richard,
I enjoy reading your quote of the week. I helps me in
giving advise to my personnel.
Thank you
Jonathan . Montillo
=================================================
Golf Quote of the week:
Tommy Armour said Play the shot youve got the greatest
chance of playing well and play the shot that makes the
next shot easy. It is not solely the capacity to make great
shots that makes champions, but the essential quality of
making very few bad shots
=================================================
Quote of the week:
"I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever
good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it
meaning and transform it into something of value."
Hermann Hesse 1877-1962, Novelist and Poet
=================================================
-Embarrassed by having twelve-year-olds out-drive you off
the tee? -Do you dread water, woods, hazards, sand
bunkers and other golf course anatomy? -Ready to give up
because you beat balls for hours and all you have to show
for it is a sore back, blisters on your hands, and a losing
score?
http://www.thinkandreachpar.com/golf_training.htm
By the way, did you notice that not only J.B. Holmes, but
also Zach Johnson are using Body Golf techniques and are
being quite successful with them? Look at their swings and
tell me whether or not you agree that they both swing just
like Sensei Mark.
Joe
==========================================================
Questions and Answers from subscribers by our Teaching Pro, Mr. Joe DeLorenzo.
Thank you for taking the time to answer these for us Joe.
A Bit Of Golf Trivia: What is the Masters Par 3 Jinx?
(answer is below)
Joe, i have handicap 14 and suffer from lack of distance.
many Pros believe my right elbow flys away during
backswing, others believe the clubface is open during
backswing, the result is coming down from outside and have
slice or short and won't be able to finish the swing. it
will be appreciated if you email me some tips to correct my
swing. rgds bahman
Hello Bahman, I would have to view your swing to be sure,
so all I can do is suggest a few things. First of all your
clubs may not fit you. Try some demo clubs with different
shaft stiffness than yours. The flying elbow could be a
problem if you do not get it back to your hip early in your
downswing. Your grip might be too weak, so try moving the
Vs more toward your back shoulder. Also experiment with
all 3 grip types, the interlock, the overlap, and the ten
finger. If you have not already seen the Body Golf videos,
I am sure they will help you, especially the Slice Buster.
Joe
Joe, I have a question on what type of shaft to use. I
currently have an old set of Great Big Bertha (1997) irons
(regular graphite shafts). I do not have an official
handicap. My game is all over the place generally high
80's to low 90's on a course of about 6300 yards. I am
considering purchasing the new Great Big Bertha irons or
the fusion version (2006). Recently, while playing I tried
a 7 iron of one my playing partners hitting to a par 3; the
club was a GBB 2005 model with a uniflex steel shaft.
Compared to my 7 iron the shot I hit exploded off the club
face giving me 10-15 yards (approximately 150 yards in
total) greater distance. I tried it later in the round with
similar results. My swing speed with a 6 iron (Mizuno MP60)
was measured at the golf shop at 72 mph. I am 60 years old
and seem to be hitting shorter all the time. At what point
should one move to graphite senior shafts over regular
graphite. Can one expect an increase in swing speed due to
the lighter more flexible shaft? Is accuracy greatly
reduced? Your opinion is greatly appreciated. Marshall
Hi Marshall, With irons, I would choose accuracy over
distance. There really is no advantage to hitting irons for
longer distance. Club manufacturers may brag about this but
some of them are only de-lofting the irons. Just because
you are holding two different 7 irons does not mean they
both have the same loft. The one with the lower loft will
hit the ball farther. But why do we want the ball to go
farther, just so we can brag that we can sometimes reach a
long par 4 with a drive and a 7 iron? Isnt it better to be
able to do the same thing more consistently with a 6 or 5
iron? That being said, I was never a believer that graphite
shafts will help your iron play. In my opinion, using
stiffer steel shafts will help accuracy. So you lose a
little distance, who cares, the upside is that you have
less of a distance gap between clubs. The only clubs that
matter for distance are your woods, not your irons. Go
ahead and get graphite shafts for your woods for distance,
but irons are not made for maximum distance, they are made
to control distance. Joe
Joe, We have a friend who plays golf with us. He takes a
long time to hit the ball. We are uncomfortable and don't
know what to do or say to him without hurting our friend's
feelings. What is the amount of time one has to hit the
ball? How would you approach this problem? Mickey
Hi Mickey, This is not an easy one. No matter what you say,
your friends feelings may be hurt. Some people are not
even aware that they are playing too slowly, and they act
surprised and in denial when they are told to speed up.
Furthermore they openly state that they refuse to play
sprint golf or polo. If you have a friendly ranger at your
course who is good with diplomacy, explain your plight to
him or her. Maybe the ranger can explain that your group
must pick up the pace OR ELSE. That way no individual is
accused, and it establishes a sense of urgency for your
group to stay on the clock. If you friend still does not
get it, then it is time to say you do not want to get
kicked off the course for slow play, so lets agree to be a
little more strict with each other. Lets line up our shots
while others are shooting, and take less than ten seconds
to hit when it is our turn. If that doesnt work, you
could solve your problem by inviting Jody to play in your
foursome. Read on
Question for the Evil Twin: Jody, what would you do about
this? Answer: Diplomacy is not my strong point. People
expect wise cracks from me anyway, so I have no problem
saying stuff like Please while we are still young, or I
think rigor mortis may have set in, or Are you one of the
Palace Guardsmen? Or Do you want me to time you with a
sundial or a calendar? Or if you stand there much longer
you will start to grow roots and attract pigeons.
Answer to the above Trivia Question: Nobody has ever won
the Masters after winning the par 3 contest held the day
before. Some superstitious pros skip the par 3 contest for
this very reason.
==========================================
Golf Potpourri
By
Mac Stevenson
Lightweight Bags Make Walking Easier
Early spring is a good time to build up your endurance and
get some beneficial exercise on the golf course. Walking
at least nine holes shouldnt be a problem for most
golfers, particularly before the hot weather sets in. If
youre out of condition, try gradually working yourself
into shape by walking anywhere from three to five holes
each round. That will require a playing partner who is
willing to drive the golf cart.
An 18-hole round of golf should be a combination of healthy
exercise, fun, and camaraderie; however, after walking the
front nine, continuing by foot on the back side can become
a torturous forced march instead of a pleasant round of
golf.
Depending on your age and condition, carrying a full-size
bag or pulling it on a cart--even for nine holes--can be so
tiring that it takes the enjoyment out of the game.
Have you ever tried playing the front nine carrying an
extra-light, no-frills canvas bag and then riding the back?
It should be a bag thats just light canvas with a
ball-holding pocket and no other extras. Im talking about
a golf bag so small and light that you cant haul all of
your clubs in it.
On the front nine--when youre going to walk with a
featherweight bag--you should carry a driver, three-wood,
five-wood, five-iron, seven-iron, pitching wedge, sand
wedge, and your putter. You can vary the clubs you carry
depending on the course and your game, but try playing with
just eight clubs on the front nine while walking.
If youre on lifes back nine, like many of us are, walking
nine holes is plenty--thats two and a half miles carrying
a bag. Thats a lot of exercise. And be sure that you
have comfortable golf shoes. Its agony to walk nine or 18
holes when your feet are hurting.
Dont carry a lot of extra balls in your light bag, two or
three is plenty. If you keep a dozen golf balls in your
ball compartment, youll be carrying a bag thats heavier
than it needs to be.
Your first reaction is going to be that your scores will
suffer if you dont have all of your clubs. They wont.
Youll be surprised to find out--over time--that you will
often score as well or better with eight clubs as you do
with the full compliment of 14. And youll learn how to
hit some new shots. If you have a 115-yard shot and its
too close for a full seven-iron, a soft, three-quarter shot
will be required. You will have to hit some punch shots
when youre going against the wind because you wont have
the club you would normally use.
When playing with a regular foursome of good friends, you
can occasionally borrow a club. In other words, if you
have a nine-iron shot and your nine-iron is back at the
clubhouse, just borrow a nine-iron from one of your friends
in the foursome.
If youre going to ride a cart on the back nine, youll
want to have your large bag--with the rest of your
clubs--in a handy place so you can make a quick switch at
the turn.
Riding a cart for 18 holes four or five times a week
becomes expensive fast. Thats $50 or more a week and many
golfers cant afford that. A lot of public courses that
charge $10 for 18 holes on a cart will charge $6 or $7 for
nine holes. Thats not only unfair to the players, its
grounds for serious protest. Course managers should be
encouraging their players to walk as much as they can, and
they shouldnt charge over $5 for the back nine if their
cart rental is $10 for 18 holes.
Most golfers can walk nine holes, but that back nine can
become agony if you run out of gas. And that takes all the
fun out of the game. Try this method of carrying a
lightweight bag with just seven or eight clubs on the front
nine, and then ride the back.
Youll get all the exercise you need, and the back nine
will be fun instead of drudgery.
==========================================
If you want to be one of the senior golfers that can still
shoot their age, check out the impressive list of lessons
included in this DVD!
More Distance Techniques on how
to get the most out of your body to get every ounce of
distance that you can
The Senior Power Grip THE way to
grip the club that makes it just about impossible for you
to slice
The Senior Modified Power Set-up How to set
up to hit the ball further AND on target
The Senior Power Turn How to get the most of
backswing - even if youre not as flexible as you were a few
short years ago
The Senior Power Finish How to finish your swing like a
pro and get the most out your swing...ensuring that you get
every inch of accurate distance possible
Great Drills Swing drills that you can do at your own
pace that groove the perfect swing for you. No matter what your age!
Tricks out of Trouble How to get out of trouble like
the pros and save that score
The Punch Shot Specific steps on how to execute the
low-flying, wind-cheating punch shot and hit the green from almost anywhere
The High Shot Need to hit it over an obstacle? Heres how you do
. The Hook/Punch Ever want to show off and hook the
ball around a corner? Mark shows you how! Its easy!
The Fade Making a fade shot is not always a bad thing. Youll
learn how to pull it off at will
Chipping Principles on chipping that every ace golfer uses
to get the ball up-and-down EVERY TIME
Putting How to putt like a pro
and finally have the chances at pars and birdies
Conditioning how and what to do to condition yourself
to get into better golfing shape...so you can gain the edge
and keep it
Flexibility How to gain flexibility fast
and keep it...indefinitely As you can see from that huge
list, there is far more to this DVD than other systems
priced at hundreds more than this one.
In fact, you can see a different infomercial every week for
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Richard's Thoughts
Putting Is A Personal Thing
How you place your feet or grip the club or swing is not
all-important. What is important is that your blade is
square to the line of your choosing at impact and the ball
is hit solidly. This point cant be stressed enough. You
have half the secret of putting if you can bring the blade
into the ball solidly. The next time theres a tournament
on television notice the difference in the ways the pros
putt. Its very difficult to find two which are the same.
Theyre all searching for the stroke, stance, etc., which
will bring their blade into the ball squarely and solidly
time after time. You should be too.
Here is the way that Ive found best for me. Try it,
perhaps it will work well for you. First decide the line
the ball will have to take to go into the hole. Will it
break left or right, or go straight? When youve decided
on the line, address the ball with your feet almost
touching, knees bent slightly to relieve tension. Play the
ball off your left toe. Now swing the blade back slowly,
close to the ground, using little wrist and shoulder
motion. The forward stroke is smooth and the
follow-through natural. I hold my head and body as still
as I comfortably can without tension, but certainly not
rigidly.
Practice is essential to good putting. Unfortunately there
is no alternative. Develop the feeling that the club is
part f you. Handle it, use it, stroke balls with it
whenever or wherever you can so that you have confidence in
it as with an old friend. If you cant get out for some
reason, practice putting on a flat rug; every bit of
practice helps.
I have played with steel shaft clubs for about 6 years and
have recently switched to graphite shafts. I am hitting my
woods and short irons much better, but my long irons are
terrible. I seem to be hitting every shot fat. Because of
this, I hit anything from a 4 iron to a 7 iron the same
distance. I have tried the other tips for hitting the ball
fat and find that I hit fine with my steel shafts and only
have this problem with the new graphite shafts. Is there
some sort of adjustment I need to make in my swing due to
the lighter shafts?
Patsy Rourk Dublin, Va Answer: Hi Anita, everybody has more
difficulty with the longer clubs. But it is likely that the
difference in feel between your two sets is the problem,
and nothing that a little time and getting used to them
won't fix. You might also have the lie angles, swing weight
and club lengths checked by a good clubmaker in your area
to be sure they're right for you.
Until next week...good golfing!
Richard C Myers
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