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by Tom Patri | Jul 7, 2014 | Tom's Blog
Rising LPGA star Francella tries to keep the momentum after her stunning first victory (Part 2) Continued from blog entry – “Sustaining success (Part 1)” . Posting up Golfweek Photos/Jules Alexander Francella’s full swing bears a marked resemblance to Sorenstam’s in that she releases her head through impact in concert with her torso and arm swing….
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by Tom Patri | Jul 3, 2014 | Tom's Blog
One thing that gets in the way of consistent performance around the greens is confusion. Which club should I use? Where should I play the ball in my stance? How long should the swing be? The game can be much more simple when you realize you can hit a whole bunch of different shots without…
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by Tom Patri | Jul 2, 2014 | Tom's Blog
by Tom Patri | Jun 25, 2014 | Tom's Blog
I have been giving today’s topic a great deal of thought lately . Given above average talent which 6″ is more important to playing championship golf . The 3″ either side of impact or the 6″ between a players ears ? We have seen many incredibly unusual swings win world class events . Jim Furyk…
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by Tom Patri | Jun 23, 2014 | Tom's Blog
. WHO: Davis Love III WHAT: Seven-iron to nine feet for birdie WHERE: 442-yard par-4 14th hole at Forest Oaks WHEN: Final round of the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro . WHY Instead of sulking after a poor season during which he missed the Ryder Cup, Love retooled his swing and rejuvenated his attitude. So while…
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by Tom Patri | Jun 17, 2014 | Tom's Blog
PGA Professional Tom Patri discusses how to transform golfers with nice swings into competitive players PGA Professional Tom Patri is president and founder of TP Golf Services in Naples, Fla. He works in conjunction with Fairway Fitness™ and The Health Club of Naples. Among Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers in America, he’s a former Metropolitan…
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by Tom Patri | Jun 16, 2014 | Tom's Blog
Meaghan Francella worked hard to become a first-time LPGA winner. Here’s how she did it, and why her keys can help you (Part 3, Conclusion) (Photography by Leonard Kamsler) Continued from blog entry – “Get Tour Tough (Part 2)” . . Make More Putts Pros make their living on putts from inside 10…
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by Tom Patri | Jun 11, 2014 | Tom's Blog
Set the order of your students’ priorities for more effective golf instruction (Part 6, Conclusion) Continued from blog entry – “The Six-Spoke Approach, Set the order of your students’ priorities for more effective golf instruction (Part 5)” . Spoke No. 6: Mechanics, the mainstay of the traditional golf lesson. Originally, I listed the conventional golf lesson…
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by Tom Patri | Jun 5, 2014 | Tom's Blog, TP Golf Specials
by Tom Patri | Jun 3, 2014 | Tom's Blog
Meaghan Francella worked hard to become a first-time LPGA winner. Here’s how she did it, and why her keys can help you (Part 2) (Photography by Leonard Kamsler) Continued from blog entry – “Get Tour Tough (Part 1)” . Eyes Up at Impact Meaghan used to hang back a bit through impact, and that is a…
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