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Testimonial
I ordered the AJ Golf tapes and the Body Golf 3 video school in
a box. After looking at all of them, I put the AJ Golf tapes back
in their box and returned them. There is no comparison in videos.
Yours are easy to understand and have a lot of content. Those AJ
tapes are nothing. Thanks for helping me with my game and keep
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Richard’s Quick Tip:
Try different clubs and different lies in the sand will help your
feel and developing your imagination. It would be terribly
misleading to suggest there are no fundamental rules when it
comes to bunker play, but great feel and imagination are really
what separate the greats from the merely efficient. To develop a
great short game you have to be willing to experiment and become
familiar with how the ball reacts from different lies.
Don’t rely solely on your sand wedge out of sand. Practice
hitting shots with a pitching wedge and even a 9 iron. And don’t
just hit balls that are sat up nicely. Try a few from plugged,
downhill, uphill and sidehill lies too. As with everything in
golf, practice makes perfect.
An interesting fact is that South African legend, Gary Player,
who is recognized as being the best bunker player in the history
of the game, practices his sand play so much he has ground down
the grooves of at least six sand wedges during his career.
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Comments from subscribers:
Dear Richard
Surely there can be no discussion about friendly rules or
anything else. Golfers should play by the rules you have said this many times in
your
newsletter.
Rule 1-3 is unequivocal and states:- Players shall not agree to
exclude the
operation of any RULE or to waive any penalty incurred.
This could not be clearer, in other words Rule 1 you can't change
the rules.
I enjoy your letter.
Mike
Dear Richard,
I have been reading your newsletter for the last 2 years and i am
really happy with the tips and exchange of letters from your
subscribers.
Well! I am 61 yrs old with a 9 Handicap. We have playing in
Bangalore (south india) 3 times a week for the last 30 years. We
follow rules strictly and also discuss rules after a game is
over. I and my brother (who was the president of Indian Golf
Union) have been referees many times. My brother no doubt is
highly knowledgeable and widely traveled.
It is our view that one has to follow rules without any
compromise. Otherwise the whole thing becomes a farce. Many times
we have not given 12" putts and astonishingly good players have
missed those putts. No doubt there can be some changes. Like the
ball getting into a divot. But then where do you draw the line?
I totally agree with Bob's reply on this issue.
regards
kashyap
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Quote of the week:
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind
word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act
of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life
around."
Leo Buscaglia
Author and Speaker
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Golf Quote of the week:
What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in
the flight of a good drive.
Arnold Palmer
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Questions and Answers by Teaching Pro Mr Joe DeLorenzo THANK YOU
for taking your time to answer these Joe.
Joe is also available for private lessons. "For private or group
lessons in Chicago's northwest suburbs, contact Joe at
golfwithjoey@yahoo.com
Joe’s response to subscriber Bob, who had a difference
of opinion last week.
Hello Bob, thank you for the feedback, I agree with
most of what you said, for example in formal
competition, no question, a stolen ball is a lost
ball, we both said that. However, in a personal bet
with your buddy only, and nobody else involved, you
suggested (a) go back to the tee and hit again, which
is against local Pace rules which could get you kicked
off the course, or (b) withdraw from the match, which
is pretty much what I meant by saying tongue-in-cheek
to give the money to charity. Not signing the
scorecard deliberately was only my poor attempt at a
joke. We both also said maybe the time has come to
have a new set of recreational rules that avoid
unnecessary penalties for things that have nothing to
do with cheating. Somebody else stealing your ball is
not deliberate cheating on your part. You cannot put
that in the same category as the mulligan and the foot
wedge, both of which are deliberate actions by the
player, not by the ball thief. That’s like saying if
somebody steals your car and gets a speeding ticket
then it is your fault and you have to pay the fine for
that speeding ticket. I am also glad to see your
statement that there are several other rules that we
both feel should be changed or discarded altogether,
and that you are becoming more of an advocate for two
sets of rules, one for tournaments and one for
recreational golf. That makes you a fellow patriot,
just like our forefathers who, instead of meekly
giving in to old British tax rules forever, finally
objected and eventually got their way. Good thing they
did or else we would all be having our daily tea and
crumpets and speaking with a jolly good accent. And,
since purists insist that a rule is a rule and reform
is a no-no, we would also still be playing with
hickory shafts and gutta-percha balls. Anyway, my
intention is not to offend purists with my
tongue-in-cheek remarks, I just like to have a little
fun by stirring the pot and watching the fur fly.
Thanks again for the feedback Bob, and keep it up.
Joe
Joe,
FROM TIME TO TIME I SLICE RATHER BADLY.I HAVE
DISCOVERED THAT WHEN I DO IT I PLAY FROM "OUT" TO "IN". WHAT IS
THE SIMPLEST WAY OF COUNTERACTING OUT TO IN SWING PATH
MANY THANKS
KAS
Hi Kas,
Since I have never seen you swing, I can only guess
that your outside in swing has a root cause. I have
seen this in other people where the cause is the
flying back elbow. I would recommend going to the top
of your backswing and stop. Then bring your back elbow
as close as you comfortably can to your other elbow,
and that will help your downswing to go on an inside
out path. Remember, as your body is turning during the
downswing, the path of the club is also turning, so
you might think you are swinging down the target line,
but you are not because the body turn brings the club
outside in by the time it arrives at the ball. That is
why you must try to swing inside out, because your
body turn will bring the club back to square without
you realizing it.
Joe
Joe,
I enjoy reading your column on a regular basis. I've
replaced my 3 and 4 irons with hybrids and they
usually go straight. My question is: I hit my 5/6/7
irons well. They go in the direction I want with only
a slight fade (about 10 yards in the air). However,
when the balls hit the ground they immediately spin
hard right (literally at right angles to the fairway
by 10-20 yards. What am I doing wrong?
Richard
Hello Richard,
(This can’t be Myers, he is a lefty). I would think a
consistent hard right bounce would be due to lots of
sidespin, but then your fade or slice would likely be
much more pronounced. I have always felt that if you
have some clubs that you can hit straight, then those
clubs fit your swing, so change your other clubs that
you do not hit straight. Since your hybrids go
straight, check the type of shaft, are they regular or
stiff? I suspect your irons do not have the same flex,
maybe not even the same brand. Try some different
irons, especially those with more upright lie angles,
which will reduce slices. If the problem persists, it
may be time to get the Body Golf Slice Buster video.
Joe
Dear Richard,
many thanks for all your lovely instruction in your
newsletter. Today I would like to ask you about my
biggest problem: What does my body do when I have to
squad? What does it mean squad? What are my hips or
buttocks do? The next question is: how do I get rid of
blocking? The same problem: what does my body do and
what does it need to do???????????
Many thanks in advanced. Looking forward to get an
answer about my body functions.
Renate
Hello Renate,
Richard asked me to answer this one.
According to our dictionary, squad is not a verb, it
is a noun meaning a group of people. If you mean it as
a verb, then it must be spelled differently like
“squat”, which is a body position, but way too low for
proper golf posture. I will assume that body posture
is your area of interest. Do not think of squatting,
think instead of the “athletic position” used in many
sports like baseball, football, basketball, where your
knees are slightly flexed, and your buttocks are
extended outward. If blocking is your problem, it
could be caused by hitting with all arms and not
enough wrist. Don’t be concerned with the hips at this
point. As a drill to improve your wrist action on the
downswing, take a shorter backswing, and make your
downswing with only wrist action. I don’t think
blocking can occur if you do that correctly. Then if
your blocking problem goes away, you can add length to
your backswing a little at a time until your full
swing is the proper combination of arms and wrist
action.
Joe
Question for the Evil Twin:
Jody, if you say recreational golfers should not have
to follow all the Rules of Golf, won’t that affect
their handicaps?
Answer: Yes, of course it will make their handicaps
lower than they should be, but you should be happy
about that because that makes them “pigeons” if you
ever want to play against them for money. Think about
it, their lower handicaps will make it easier for you
to beat them, no matter if they want to play by their
rules or your rules. That’s my hidden agenda. See how
devious I am? I am laughing all the way to the bank.
Suckers!
Answer to the above trivia question, what became of
these men?
* Charles Schwab, president of the largest steel
company, died a pauper.
* Edward Hopson, president of the largest gas
company, went insane.
* Arthur Cooger, the greatest wheat speculator, died
abroad, penniless.
* Cosabee Livermore, president of the BIS, shot
himself
* The Great Bear of Wall Street, committed suicide
* Richard Whitney, NYSE president released from
prison to die at home.
In that same year, 1923, Gene Sarazen won most of the
important golf championships, including both the US
Open and PGA Championship. He played golf until he was
92 and died in 1999 at the age of 95... and was
financially solvent at his death.
Conclusion: Obviously, it makes more sense to stop
worrying about business and start playing more golf!
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Golf Potpourri
by
Mac Stevenson
Putting is all About Confidence
Putting is mainly confidence; however, the problem is how you can
capture and keep a much-needed feeling that you’re going to sink
it when you step over a putt. Some days it’s there and some days
it isn’t.
How can it be that during one round you putt beautifully and the
next you’re all but helpless on the greens?
Putting is one of the most inconsistent skills in all of sports;
the closest comparison is free throwing in basketball. Both
skills are mostly mental. Good putters usually putt well, but
even the smooth strokers go into short or prolonged slumps.
Pros are fairly equal from tee to green, with a few notable
exceptions like Tiger. It’s the guy or gal who putts well
throughout a tournament that brings home the bacon.
Unlike the basics--setup, grip, and swing--putting is a world
unto itself. There’s no right way or wrong way; it’s what works
for you that counts.
Your putting grip is important, but what feels good and works for
you might be a handicap for a fellow player. Consult with some
good putters and see how they place their hands on the club. It
doesn’t hurt to experiment with new methods occasionally.
The putter--as a club--is vital to your success or lack thereof.
And it doesn’t have to cost $100; some of the prices for golf
clubs have become ridiculous beyond belief.
Foremost, you need a putter that looks good to you; that sounds
silly, but if you don’t gain confidence from your putter’s
appearance, you won’t putt well with it. Clubheads on putters
come in so many diverse shapes and sizes that just selecting one
that seems right for you can be a chore in itself.
The weight is important, but only insofar as it feels right to
you; almost everyone has a different weight preference for their
putter.
Don’t hesitate to buy an inexpensive or used putter if you find
one you think might be a fit for your game. If you like
everything but the grip, you can have that changed in a golf
shop. And it’s not expensive.
When you have an old and trusted putter that has served you well
and you’re slumping, try fitting a new and different-sized grip
on it. All of these seemingly insignificant changes can give your
confidence a needed boost.
Don’t neglect your putting when you practice. But avoid becoming
obsessive about it. If you practice putting over a long period of
time, your back will begin to ache and your concentration will
wander to greener pastures.
The majority of golfers ignore two important shots while
practicing their putting:
(1) They don’t work on putting from the fringe, and that’s a shot
that most golfers use frequently on the golf course. Make sure
you devote part of your putting practice to stroking approach
putts from the fringe, both close to the actual putting surface
and--depending on the texture of the fringe--as much as eight to
ten feet off the green.
(2) A second troublesome putt that should be practiced frequently
occurs when your ball comes to rest on the putting surface
against the first cut of the fringe; that can be a daunting
problem if you haven’t encountered it. The key is hitting the top
half of the ball while stroking the putter smoothly over the top
of the fringe. If you try and chop down on this putt, it can have
disastrous results. However, having said that, sometimes chopping
down on the putt is the only way you can hit the shot if the
fringe is fairly high. You must experiment to find the method
that works best for you.
Short and focused putting practice is better than long, tiring
sessions that become boring. You can work on just about every
type of putt in a 15-20 minute practice period.
Another key to good putting is to keep a journal of thoughts that
work for you when you’re putting well. And, conversely, record
what is wrong when you’re in a slump. It might be something that
will recur--both good and bad--and if you have a journal to refer
back to, you can head off potential problems at the pass.
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Richard’s Thoughts
I don't know about the weather where you are, but it sure has been cold
here in South Carolina. It was 14 degrees this morning, but the good
news is it
is going to get back up in the 50's Tuesday. At least we don't have that snow
like
so much of the country.
Joe DeLorenze sent this to me, and I want to share it with
everyone. In my opinion, it is full of good information.
IF YOU DON'T READ THIS TO THE VERY END, YOU HAVE LOST A DAY IN
YOUR LIFE.. AND WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED, DO AS I AM DOING AND SEND IT
ON FOR OTHERS TO ENJOY.
George Carlin's Views on Aging
Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to
get old
is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so
excited
about aging that you think in fractions.
"How old are you?" "I'm four and a half!" You're never thirty-six
and a
half. You're four and a half, going on five!
That's the key.
You get into your teens, now they can't hold you back. You jump
to the
next number, or even a few ahead.
"How old are you?" "I'm gonna be 16!" You could be 13, but
hey,
you're
gonna be 16! And then the greatest day of your life . . . you
become 21.
Even the words sound like a ceremony . . . YOU BECOME 21.
YESSSS!!!
But then you turn 30. Oooohh, what happened there? Makes you
sound like
bad milk! . He TURNED; we had to throw him out. There's no fun
now,
you're Just a sour-dumpling. What's wrong? What's changed?
You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you're PUSHING 40.
Whoa! Put on the brakes, it's all slipping away. Before you know
it, you REACH 50 and your dreams are gone.
But wait!!! You MAKE it to 60. You didn't think you would!
So you BECOME 21, TURN 30, PUSH 40, REACH 50 and MAKE it to 60.
You've built up so much speed that you HIT 70! After that it's a
day-by-day thing; you HIT Wednesday!
You get into your 80s and every day is a complete cycle; you HIT
lunch;
you TURN 4:30; you REACH bedtime.
And it doesn't end there. Into the 90s, you start going
backwards; "I Was JUST 92."
Then a strange thing happens. If you make it over 100, you become
a little kid again. "I'm 100 and a half!"
May you all make it to a healthy 100 and a half!!
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and
height. Let the
doctors worry about them. That is why you pay " them " .
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts,
gardening,
whatever. Never let the brain idle. " An idle mind is the devil's
workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person
who is
with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are
alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love, Whether it's family,
pets,
keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your
refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is
unstable,
improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the
next
county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every
opportunity.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the
moments that take our breath away.
And if you don't send this to at least 8 people - who cares?
But do share this with someone. We all need to live life to its
fullest
each day
Until next week…good golfing!
Dr Richard Myers
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