Stop the Chop (By Tom Patri with Greg Midland, Golf Magazine, 2002)
I have enjoyed working with you
Hi Tom. As I head north later this week, I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed working with you. You have such an astute and keen eye for everything having to do with the golf swing. And I understand you when you explain something to me. I look forward to…
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Contact and divots are unbelievable. Thanks
Tom As you know, I have had several golf lessons through the years, but you are the first person who has ever talked about the follow through extension and the 3 other things that go along with that., I am very excited about working on those things. Went and practiced that drill for about 11/2…
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Best I have played in a long long time. Thank you.
Wonderful day of golf. 1 lost ball when Ditka pushed us and hit into us. 43 on the front 47 in the back. Got tired, chunked a few. Best I have played in a long long time. Thank you. No real errant shots. A couple to the right, but just excellent. Thank you. Don Ienner
Those lessons paid off, well
Tom, Thank you for taking the time to coach me and help with my swing! I thoroughly enjoyed the lessons and the conversations. Yesterday, those lessons paid off, well. 8 fairways off the tee and 6, 6!!! One putts!!!! For the first time in two seasons, my playing partners bought me a best round beer…
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Much better than before
FROM LIMA PERU : Played with Oscar (my caddie), Walter and Rodolfo. Walter asked that I send you an email as he wanted to thank you for the tips you gave him whilst you were in Lima. He says he is hitting the ball longer and that his mishits are much better than before. His…
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Look forward to working with you long-term
Tom – It was great to meet you in person and I wanted to thank you for the terrific lesson yesterday. I really love your teaching style and look forward to working with you long-term. Looking forward to our next lesson on 10-8 from 10-12. Best. Mark
Thanks for setting the foundation
Hope you are well. Thought I’d share a golf highlight with you. For the first time in my life I shot my age (actually I beat it by one stroke). On Thursday I shot 68 at Hudson National, I turned 69 back in June. It’s been a long time between lessons from you but I…
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Choke down wedges and distance control have been very helpful
TP So last 8 rounds, home and away have been sub 74 with two 72’s, a 70 and 71. Amazing what a winter of golf will do. Also amazing that avoiding one double could mean 68 or 69 ! Choke down wedges and distance control have been very helpful. Russ Carpentieri
Thanks for helping me re-find my game
Coach, It’s been a tough and challenging journey for me but all the hard work is starting to pay off. I shot a 73 yesterday at The Strand. I’m not resting on the laurels of one round and there’s still work to be done, but just wanted to share my achievement and say thanks for…
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Thanks
Dear Tom, Today I won the Met PGA Future Series event at Bethpage Red Golf Course. In this two day tournament, I shot 70-71 (+1). Within the two day tournament was a qualifier for the Junior World Championships that was based solely on scoring in the first round of play. I finished second in the…
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I qualified for the state Mid-Am
TP Maybe Manuel was looking down on me today. I qualified for the state Mid-Am with a 74 in 45 degree blistering conditions. You’ll be proud to know I pitched in for eagle on 17. I’m a skidder now. KO
Thanks again for all of your help, guidance…and patience!
Hey Tom – The feelings are mutual. I really had a great time and am looking forward to working with you in the future. Thanks again for all of your help, guidance…and patience! All the best and speak soon…. Mike
Really hitting the ball solidly now
No quadruple bogies here! Last 6 rounds at Hibiscus: 72,78,75,76,74, and today 71 (1 under). Really hitting the ball solidly now. One more game to go! Have a great summer. Alan Hoffman
I feel like I am hitting the ball better than I have in the last 30 years
After just three lessons I feel like I am hitting the ball better than I have in the last 30 years Finally feel like I am getting closer to effortless power instead of powerless effort Thanks so much! Allan Oren
We left enlightened and energized to practice more and become better players
Tom: Carol and I want to thank you so much for our golf lesson. We left enlightened and energized to practice more and become better players. I read your book to Carol as we drove home. I plan to purchase your book as well. It’s a fabulous book. I’m sure it’s on Amazon. Thank you…
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You might want to make me your billboard student after your lesson on Sunday
Tom just for your information, you might want to make me your billboard student after your lesson on Sunday I went out yesterday and shot 75 40 front 35 back thank you for the help, have a great day . George LaCapra
Thank you for all that you do for the game of golf and the people that you positively influence
Tom, after reading your most recent publication, I felt compelled to correspond with you and let you know that I not only agree with your teaching philosophies, I admire you as a person. Far too many people in the golf industry consider themselves professionals due to their ability to memorize some fundamentals of the swing…
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His expertise has helped my golf game for the better
Since working with Tom, I can truly say his expertise has helped my golf game for the better. He has helped me reach new heights not only mechanically but also mentally when it comes to actually playing the game. As a professional, it is wonderful to know that my coach TRULY cares about my future…
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I really got a lot out of the time with you
Well, I’m happy to say that I really got a lot out of the time with you. Putting me on the swing plane circle was just the ticket!! I was really way too up and down. Also not shutting the face on the wedge is pretty good too😃😃 And there’s always next time – thanx…
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