Long ago in a land far away, I had a youngster show up on my lesson tee during my Westchester CC days. In fact it was the last day of my teaching season that year (mid 90’s). He was not a wealthy country club kid, but a middle class public course kid from Staten Island,…
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13 GIRs (missed two greens by a yard or so). 30 putts (no three putts). 3 birdies no doubles. Missed 7 birdies from 15 ft in (one from 6, most from 12-15 range). Did not miss a fairway with the driver. Two bad shots (mishit four iron on 13 and a pull nine iron on…
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Tom, thanks again for your helpful lesson ten days ago. I have noticed that imprinting the word “pivot” in my brain has been very helpful in adjusting my swing, and the bunker play has improved also. My only problem is that, when I played with Alan on Sunday, I needed to remind him that I…
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Vickers Boys Florida Parent – Child Champs AGAIN !! Tom, you will be glad to know that Gus and I have made it five out of six years winning the FSGA Parent Child. No doubt your instruction has played a big role for us. We were 3 down going into the last day but finished eagle-birdie-par…
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Hi Tom, Greetings from northeast Ohio! Hope your summer is going well. Just wanted to thank you for your help. Had my first hole-in-one Monday at my home club(Tippecanoe Country Club) at a charity outing! Knocked it in with a 6 iron from 170 and, get this, I won a Chevy Cruize! Not a lease, but the…
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TP Picked stuff up quickly. You have some eye. You best teacher in the game —Jon Doppelt, Former Richardson Memorial Champion
Tom, I can’t thank you enough for your seeing Dennis yesterday. All he did on the way home was talk about the experience and sense of accomplishment he felt. Thanks again. —D.
Dear Tom, During the month of June, the club I belong to, North Fork Country Club, held it’s first President’s Cup Tournament for women. I participated and won my flight. After winning my flight, I played the winner of the A flight for the President’s Cup. My opponent has a 14 handicap and I have…
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Hi Tom, Shot 69/73/74 to finish 10th at the Swiss International Amateur. It was supposed to be 2 rounds today but they cancelled one due to heavy rain. Played good the first day, second round I was in the trees like all the time with the Driver and today not really good but even after…
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Seems simple now but habits can go unrecognized without seasoned, professional eyes. Shot 81 today. Several good darts, including 65yd lob wedge to 18 for a 1 putt par and 2 145yd 8 irons for 1 putt birdies on 2 and 9. —Thanks again, Kurt
