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Sustaining success (by Evan Rothman, Golfweek Magazine, 2007)

Sustaining success (by Evan Rothman, Golfweek Magazine, 2007)

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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6″ A Vital Distance in Championship Golf !

6″ A Vital Distance in Championship Golf !

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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Big Play (by Tom Patri, Golf Magazine 2006)

Big Play (by Tom Patri, Golf Magazine 2006)

. 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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Teaching Teachers (by Tom Patri, PGA Magazine, 2005)

Teaching Teachers (by Tom Patri, PGA Magazine, 2005)

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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The Six-Spoke Approach (by Tom Patri, PGA Magazine, 1998)

The Six-Spoke Approach (by Tom Patri, PGA Magazine, 1998)

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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