Checkpoints of the Finish and What They Mean! (PART IV, Conclusion) Continued from blog entry – “Checkpoints of the Finish . . . PART III” 4. BALANCE : I feel balance is a reflection of a pace that a player’s physical attributes allow him/her to maintain control of in a properly sequenced motion. I have never…
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Checkpoints of the Finish and What They Mean! (PART III) Continued from blog entry – “Checkpoints of the Finish . . . PART II” 3. TORSO/EXPIRATION : Chest cavity finishes left of target and expired – When I see a player’s chest cavity left of the target at the finish, I’ve usually seen a golf swing with…
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Checkpoints of the Finish and What They Mean! (PART II) Continued from blog entry – “Checkpoints of the Finish . . . PART I” 2. HIPS : Knees and thighs finishing very together – this tells me that the hips have rotated in a very circular manner, redistributing the weight from right to left side…
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Checkpoints of the Finish and What They Mean! (PART I) Very often, when I view a player for the first time, there are several areas I immediately look at to generate instant information. Certainly set up, posture and swing plane (on plane/off plane conditions) are important feedback sources. The finish, however, often sends me many…
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Try to develop some feel and experience the golf motion. . Refrain from judgement and try not to compare but observe and become aware. . Remember that you are in the beginning stages and mistakes are part of learning and always will be! . Throwaway the checks and balances and the standards by which we…
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This was written overseas and not actually focused on golf but all sports and children. Parents, it caught my eye because I have lived so much of what is said below for the last 33 years of my professional life and it’s not pretty to watch. Thanks to fellow Teacher / Coach Mike Hebron for…
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Dear Friend in Golf, I have just been notified I have been selected to a new list of Top Instructors sponsored by the folks at Edwin Watts Golf. I’m humbled to be included amongst this group of very talented teachers and coaches. The complete list is available on The Edwin Watts website. Thanks to the…
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Introducing the Award Winning GOLFSHOTS Calendar Featuring the Photography of Evan Schiller In 2012 the GOLFSHOTS Calendar was nominated for calendar of the year in the National Calendar Awards Contest. In 2013 the GOLFSHOTS Calendar won the Golf Award for Scenic Photography and Silver Award for Graphic Design. Now you can order the award winning…
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PART IV: Conclusion Continued from blog entry – “The Symmetrical Golf Swing/Motion . . . PART III” 4. Balance Balance is simply a measure of speed being controlled. Pace should be based on body size, strength and athletic ability (I.E. coordination). . Important Aspect of Teaching a Student: Ball flight laws – the foundation of…
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Naples, Fl – 2013-05-25– Did you watch that clinic Boo Weekley put on at Colonial? The statue of Ben Hogan on property even tipped its cap to Boo as he walked of the 72nd green on Sunday. Holy smokes that was a ball striking exhibition Tiger would pay big bucks for! Weekley is the anti-tour…
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PART III: Completion Continued from blog entry – “The Symmetrical Golf Swing/Motion . . . PART II” 3. Forward Swing First as we approach impact there is what I refer to as the moment of extension, that is when the arms are extended downward from the should joints directly at the impact point. Also, simultaneously…
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PART II: Set Up and Backswing Continued from blog entry – “The Symmetrical Golf Swing/Motion . . . PART I” 1. The Set Up An imaginary line drawn from the middle of the top of the head directly through the center of the body bisecting the legs (stance) equal distance from each heel., Check points: …
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PART I Motion: 1) A proposal for action; Esp: A formal proposal made in deliberate assembly. 2) An act, process, or instance of changing pace: movement. 3) An impulse or inclination of the mind or will. 4) To direct by a motion.* Symmetry: 1) Balance proportions. 2) The property of being symmetrical Esp: correspondence in…
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Checkpoints for Leverage and Structure How many times have you seen someone make a practice backswing, stop the club at the top and look to check if the club is in position? While I’m sure leading tour professionals and club professionals alike know exactly what they are looking for, I often think the average club…
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PART V (Conclusion) Continued from blog entry – “Interview Archive . . . PART IV” The Three 90° Angles of the Backswing (Checkpoints for Leverage and Structure): How many times have you seen someone make a practice backswing, stop the club at the top and look to check if the club is in position? While…
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PART IV Continued from blog entry – “Interview Archive . . . PART III” CWGM: You are a NCAA National Champion, Director of Instruction at one of the finest golf facilities in the Northeast and the Metropolitan PGA Section Teacher of the Year. What is next? TP: I went to college to play college golf…
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PART III Continued from blog entry – “Interview Archive . . . PART II” CWGM: Should more golfers become students? And what is your opinion about buying expensive golf clubs? TP: Turn on the television and watch any of the golf tournaments. Take a look at players like Fred Couples working with Paul Marchand, Tiger…
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Val Klosterman and Tom Patri at Val’s Club Win Long time and very dedicated student Val Klosterman won her second Spanish Wells Club Championship this past winter (2013). Val has been a wonderful student whose work ethic has allowed her to take my coaching and climb the mountain of success! She works with me each…
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PART II Continued from blog entry – “Interview Archive . . . PART I” CWGM: How do you define the difference between coaching and teaching golf? TP: I do both. This is something Bill Strausbaugh had a lot of influence in clarifying for me. I want to teach my pupils for a short period of…
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