September 11, 2002

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On this day of remembrance may I quote Talking Panther from the 65th Octave?

\"In the beginning, we were one. We were in the middle and this was good. All knew the other and all were in harmony with nature. Then some of us wandered and left the middle. Some went west. Others east. We lost touch.

\"In the east and the west as they settled, they forgot that there was a middle. For their sons, the east and the west became the middle. Those in the west saw the sunrise and called it the beginning as those in the east saw the same sun setting and called it the end. The difference was confusing and the confusion made the difference an issue.

\"In the beginning we were one. We were united by all that was common.

\"Then as we moved we became united by all that was different.

\"Spread apart the view was beyond the vision of the eagle and it became easier to look at the horizon than beyond.

\"Few could see that we are still part of a whole.

\"This was the beginning of ignorance and its son fear. Fear made each feel less and made each want to be more. Fear blinded the truth that all are equal and that we really are all one.\"

Let\'s remember.

Richard
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Question -Answer from Sensei Mark Anthony

I play a reasonably good round of golf at 08 handicap.
I find I am stooping more and more despite the fact that the Drivers today
are 46\" as compared to my earlier set 43.5\". I changed the shafts to
graphite 1\" longer than standard also. I am capable of hitting drives 270 or
280 when it connects but the stoop is bringing in too much inconsistency.
What could be the reasons and how do I correct this. I had a very narrow
stance since I started up to about 4 years ago.
Kindly analyze, (Curious about my age? I am 56 Slim and 6\' tall)
Regards
Capt Dhillon (Navy)

Dear Capt Dhillon,

If you\'re stooping, the only thing that I can suggest is that you do the posture test from Tao of Golf and Body Golf.
1. Stand at \"attention\"
2. Place a long golf club right down your spine.
3. Lean into your golf posture. If the points of contact change, you\'re stooping.
Here\'s how to instantly fix it and test it for life.
To fix your posture:
1. Begin at \"attention again.
2. Lean into your golf posture.
3. As you lean, note where the points-of-contact are in your spine.
4. They should be the same as when you were standing at attention. Including the distance from the top of the club and your head. Note: It should feel as if you\'re sticking your butt out.

Swinging with a straight back is critical if you want to be A) consistent and B) protected from injury. When you swing with a stoop back, your thoracic vertebrae contract and are at risk. You doctor can explain this much deeper than I can however.

Just try that this afternoon and you\'ll see what I mean.

Hope that helps
Stay in touch!
Mark
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7 Secrets to High Performance Thinking
Part 1
By John Colanzi

Our minds are like high performance race engines. They
Have the ability to take us anywhere we want to go at
Amazing speed.

But sadly most of us haven\'t done the necessary
Maintenance and tune ups to enable our minds to operate
Efficiently.

There are three reasons this can happen.

1. Laziness. Some of us know what to do, but we\'re
Either too lazy or lack the discipline to do what\'s
Necessary to keep our minds at peak efficiency.
2. We don\'t believe in our potential or the awesome
Power of our minds.
3. We don\'t know the 7 Secrets of High Performance
Thinking.

In this report I\'m revealing the 7 Secrets of High
Performance Thinking. I\'m taking away any excuses you
Have for not Thinking like a Winner.

As you start putting the 7 secrets to work for you,
You\'ll notice the effects are geometric.
Each technique will be multiply the effectiveness of
The others.
Once you\'ve started using all seven you\'ll be amazed
At how powerful your mind can be.
No realistic goal will be beyond your grasp.

So what are the 7 Secrets of High Performance Thinkers?

Secret Number 1 Relaxation
They\'ve learned to use the power of Relaxation.
They know that stress impairs their ability to perform
and that it\'s better to take a break when they are
Feeling fatigued or frustrated.
If you\'d like to perform at your optimum levels,
schedule daily periods of relaxation exercises.
You can meditate or listen to soothing music or tapes.
If you\'re always at the computer like I am, you can
take a short jog, or do some exercise.
In essence you should do the opposite of what your
daily tasks are.
If you are a laborer you would relax by finding
something that stimulates your mind.
If you\'re daily routine involves a lot of thinking
or sitting at a desk, break up your day with some
physical exercise.
Once you\'ve learned to harness the power of relaxation,
you\'ll find reaching your goal so much easier.
Make relaxation a part of your daily routine.
In part two of this report we\'ll cover more Secrets Of
High Performance Thinking.
Wishing You Success,
John Colanzi

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Winning professionals prove it every weekend: to lower your scores and have consistency with each shot, you must learn how to take control of your inner mind...the same way you trained it to type or drive a car. This same control will also take care of first tee jitters, putting yips and obsessive negative thoughts. How would you like to learn how to take back that control? How not to lose it in the first place? It\'s really quite simple, once I teach you my special techniques that can be incorporated into your pre-shot routine. And don\'t worry about looking unusual. No one else will have any idea of what you\'re doing -- because you\'ll be doing it all in your own mind. Jennifer Scott teaches you how...to learn more go to www.thinkandreachpar.com/tarp/jennifer.htm

Great Tips from Bill Lloyd

Hi Richard, Good putting tips in this issue by \"brother Joe\" and \"Quick Golf Tips\".

Swing Keys: Whether putting, chipping, pitching, or full swings, the backswing should never be longer than the follow-through. Practice all shots with very short backswings and try to go through to at least the same length as the backswing, or more. eg-Go back to 5 o\'clock and through to 7 o\'clock or slightly beyond. Extend to 4 o\'clock and go to 8 o\'clock, etc. This will get you in the habit of not quitting on the ball. Also, never hit at the ball. Swing through it.

Today\'s putting thoughts are very good, but let me add a couple of keys that I use: After surveying a level putt, stand beside the ball, look at the hole and take your practice strokes while looking at the hole. When you have an idea of the line and especially the feel for distance, stand over the putt and imitate your practice swing. If the putt is downhill, stand a foot or more in front on the ball position while you get the feel for the putt and if it is an uphill putt, stand a foot or more behind the ball position while you practice strokes. This method helps to eliminate too long of a stroke on downhill putts and too short of a stroke on uphill putts. A short putt is perceived by the brain as longer than it really is and the reverse is true with long putts. This technique has allowed me to putt in the 25-27 putts per round range and the misses are very slight.

Practice Tip: When you go to the range, after warming up, what club/s do you hit first? I start with putting, then the short clubs for pitching and chipping to get some tempo and feel before going to the longer clubs and the last club I hit is the driver. Why? Think about it. Your first shot on the course is probably going to be a driver; therefore, it should be the last club you hit before going to the tee. (If you only have a very little time, still do some chipping and pitching and hit a few drives.)

As I\'ve mentioned before, whether putting, chipping/pitching, or hitting long shots, keep the left wrist firm, NOT STIFF, and let the left hand and arm lead through out the swing. Bill Lloyd
Thanks Bill. We appreciate it.

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Quick Golf Tips
Playing with What You\'ve Got

Experimenting with your swing in the course of a round is asking for trouble. You should learn to play with what you\'ve got. If you arrive on the 16th tee and you\'ve hit 15 slices in a row the chances are you\'re going to hit another one. Tee your ball up on the left hand side of the teeing ground and aim down the left hand side of the fairway. That way, if you do hit the ball straight it will finish in the left side of the fairway but if you continue to do what you\'ve done all day, and slice the ball it should finish in the middle or right side of the teeing ground and air down the right side of the fairway.

If you are new to the game it is highly unlikely you are going to be able to pull off miracle shots like threading your ball through a narrow gap between two trees 20 yards ahead of you. Your sole objective in cases like these must be to get the ball back in the fairway from where you can attack the green, even if that means coming out sideways. There is absolutely nothing to be gained from trying to smash a w-wood out of the trees; hitting a tree and having the ball ricochet around before falling at your feet. Always err on the side of caution when you find yourself in this type of situation. Look for the safest route out of trouble.

Always remember that a drive that travels 200 yards down the middle of the fairway is infinitely better positioned than a drive that travels 280 yards into a lake.

Never give up. Start your round with a string of double bogies and you\'re probably going to feel a little down on yourself. That\'s natural, but try not to stay down for long. Always remember you have a handicap that allows you some bad holes. Discipline yourself to get back on track and you\'ll feel a whole lot better than you would if you spent the rest of the round cursing your equipment. Remember where you are: on a beautiful golf course on a glorious day. So life ain\'t so bad!!
Richard


A Better Way to Practice
by
Mac Stevenson
The best place to practice is not on the driving range--far from it. For average to skilled amateur golfers, the best practice is on the golf course. By yourself.
This method is simple. By playing three or four balls on every hole, you hit the same number of shots in nine holes that you would while playing 27-36 holes. Pick a time when your course isn\'t busy, and then tee off with four used balls and have a backup of another six in your bag. The key word is \"used\". You don\'t want to hold up other players by looking for balls, so use some you\'ve played several rounds with and won\'t mind losing. If you hit one way off line, let it go.
You\'ll find it\'s more convenient walking and carrying a light, canvas bag as opposed to riding in a golf cart. You\'ll get some good exercise, and it\'s easier to pick up your balls and move on to the next shot.
A very light bag and no more than seven clubs are perfect. A driver, three wood, five iron, seven iron, pitching wedge, sand wedge, and putter are the only clubs you need for this type practice. Some of these clubs can be varied with each practice session. Take plenty of tees and a divot-repair tool and you\'ll be all set.
As an example, suppose you begin on a par four and hit four tee shots with your driver. Pick up three of them and take them to the position of your best drive, or to a location where you want to practice your second shot. Hit four second shots from that spot. Use some improvisation here; if you\'re having difficulty with the second shot on a particular par four, hit the next four shots from the familiar trouble spot.
Continue this routine until each hole is completed. It\'s especially good practice to hit extra short shots close to the green. Since you\'re not keeping score, it isn\'t necessary to play the course in normal sequence.
Concentrate on some of the challenging shots that give you and most amateur\'s trouble during a regular round of golf.
* Full shots off downhill or side hill lies are tough for almost all amateur golfers. Instructional magazine articles are an available that describes the proper method for these tricky shots. Copy the important fundamentals on a 3x5 file card and carry it with you for quick reference on the course.
* Short pitch shots off tight lies, often over sand traps, are almost impossible. Have you ever tried running this shot through the trap with a three or four iron? Sometimes--in a match where you have to get it close--this might be your only chance. You\'ll be amazed at your options by trying innovative shots when you\'re practicing by yourself. Everyone becomes too stereotyped on how they play some of these confidence-shattering shots.
* Pitch shots from just off the green out of heavy rough can be improved immeasurably with practice. These are demanding shots and the only way you can become more skillful with them is by practicing on the golf course.
* Four different sand shots strike fear into the very souls of many golfers: (1) normal lie, (2) downhill lie, (3) uphill lie, and (4) buried lie. They aren\'t hard. It\'s very important to carry note cards on how to hit each of these shots. Practice the proper fundamentals on how to execute each of these shots and you\'ll be impressed at how much you can improve in a short time.
* Long putts with big breaks cannot be practiced on most putting clocks. Learning how to lag these long, breaking putts close to the hole can cut several strokes off your game on each round.
* An approach shot that comes to rest just off the putting surface and is against the first cut of rough can be a killer. You\'ve seen the pros hit this shot by blading a sand wedge. This is not a smart approach for amateurs; it\'s better to experiment with a putter or chipping club (anything from a seven iron to a sand wedge) to find out which works best for you.
The advantages of doing your practicing on the golf course rather than the driving range are numerous indeed. This isn\'t to say that practice on the driving range is not beneficial because it is. But practice on the course will help more over the long haul. Some of the advantages are:
* One of the most important benefits is that you don\'t use the same stance and hit the same shot with the same club over and over.
* When you\'re on the course, you can work on shots that have been giving you the most trouble during actual play.
* It\'s possible to work on your short game, which you can\'t do on the driving range. This is particularly true of sand shots and difficult pitch shots out of the rough.
* You can really concentrate on your game with no one around to bother you with unwanted conversation.
Choose a pace that you\'re comfortable with. Playing four balls for nine holes is the equivalent of 36 holes of golf and may be too tiring. Practice can be counterproductive if you become exhausted. Playing five or six holes with three or four balls may be plenty to begin with.
By using this three- or four-ball practice method under actual playing conditions, you\'ll be surprised at how much you can improve your game and confidence. Find your comfort zone with this method and you\'ll discover you\'ve never enjoyed practicing so much. And your game will show it.
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Richard Thoughts September 11, 2002

A friend of mine wrote this on July 4, 2002 \"It is a day to give thanks for the freedom and liberty we have in this great nation; a day to give thanks that the evil perpetrated against us on September 11 has not brought us down; it is a day to reflect on the wonder of this country and how freedom has allowed us to become great\" Matt Furey www.mattfurey.com


We all know and feel the great pain of the evil acts of Sept. 11, 2001. The hurt and pain will stay in our hearts for the remainder of our lives. It has affected all of us in one or more ways. It was a crushing defeat and the pain goes on.

We must remember this pain that was inflicted upon us and our nation and we must keep ourselves motivated. We will prove to the world that we have been shook, but we will not break.

There are many in this great nation of ours (plus all over the world) who want to see the United States fall, and many are plotting to take us down. Just like our forefathers, we will remain focused on what our nation wants, freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We will remain strong and powerful. Just as our proud lady from France, the Statue of Liberty. Be proud, have confidence and courage, and we will succeed.

Let us not forget September 11, but let\'s give thanks that we are still alive and well. We will keep this country on top.

Please take the time to be thankful for what we have. Please take the time to show gratitude for all the good in this country. We can and will make it bigger and better than ever before. Please take the time to thank all of our military service people for protecting us and dedicating their lives to making the United States of America a better and safe place to live. Sometimes I don\'t think we give them enough credit and recognition for all they do. These people risk their lives in far away countries, for very meager salaries and so little credit, to make this a better place for us to live. To them I salute.

And please remember:

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Until next week...good golfing!

Richard Myers
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