Postcards from the Past Postcards from the Past
Harry Vardon was the first global superstar of golf. His record of six British Open victories has not yet been surpassed (Tiger will need three more to equal). He was the first British golfer ever to win the US Open. Like all great sportsmen, Vardon combined seemingly effortless superiority (based on hours of grueling practice) with the mental toughness and fortitude to win major championships. Writing six years after Vardon’s death...
Teaching the LOB SHOT
DEFINITION The “lob” shot, sometimes referred to as the flop shot, is a high-flying pitch shot which, upon landing, has very little if any roll. The lob can be used anywhere when this flight characteristic is required. For example, a player might be just off the green by five or six yards, but a pot bunker stands in his/her way. Running the ball through is not an option due to the severity of the front lip of the bunker, and the pin...
Renovating… Golf Clichés
Reprinted by permission from Golf Today One sure sign that the science of human performance has become more accepted is the emergence of playing clichés. From over-inflated announcers to self-appointed mental gurus to even your playing partners, it seems we cannot talk about playing good golf without using stock clichés. A cliché is an overused word or phrase which has become trite and commonplace. The impact of the concept has become...
Trinidad & Tobago’s Golf Future Looks Bright
When most people think of Trinidad & Tobago in golf terms, they think mainly of Stephen Ames, the successful touring professional from that country. After Team Caribbean’s victory in the World Golf Teachers Cup, and with what several USGTF members are doing with junior golf, it might not be long before Trinidad & Tobago are known for a slew of outstanding golfers. Anthony Benny, Ricky Campbell, and World Golf Teachers Cup...
What’s So Great About Tiger’s Swing Technique… and Why?
There’s no question that teaching professionals are fascinated by the swing of Tiger Woods, arguably the greatest golfer ever. The irony is, rarely, if ever, does a teacher, television analyst, sports-writer, radio announcer, magazine editor, or book-author tell us what his secret swing move is. What’s even more frustrating is how Tiger seems to speak a language all his own when being interviewed about his swing. The purpose of this...
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