(From a 2007 golf column by Tom Patri) Part 2 (Conclusion) Continued from blog entry – “Looking to improve your game? It’s never too late (Part 1)” . Please allow me to make a suggestion: Have a game plan. Make it real. Address your weaknesses first. Do your best to find a teacher who you…
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As the first major of the year draws ever closer at least three of whom would surely be on most favorites lists are in real question. Tiger is of course out having serious back surgery. Phil is hurt as well and he also has shown little major-like form thus far this season. Of course I…
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(From a 2007 golf column by Tom Patri) Part 1 This past week I had an experience that someone who does what I do for a living dreams of every day we go to the practice tee. Often you can go years without the experience I’m about to describe. Here comes Bunny MacAlpine from New…
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. WHO: Mike Weir WHAT: Nine-iron tee shot to 10 feet WHERE: 160-yard, par-3 17th hole at Royal Montreal Golf Club WHEN: Presidents Cup singles match against Tiger Woods . WHY Weir’s exquisite nine-iron could be the spark that reignites his career. To come back against Woods in Canada, and to do it by stuffing…
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(From a 2005 golf column by Tom Patri) As each teaching season draws to a close, only for the next one to open up, I often look back to see if there was a theme, or common thread that existed in my messages through my teaching. This year there was and it will continue to…
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Start your swing with the clubhead leaving late for longer, more consistent shots (Part 3, Conclusion) Continued from blog entry – “Lag Behind to Get Ahead (Part 2)” . Learning to lag Have a friend put his foot behind your club (as shown in the photograph) while holding your head steady. This prevents swaying to…
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