BOB TOSKI – Hall of Fame Teacher
Bob Wyatt: That student you had earlier today, the tour player…it was amazing to me, as good as that kid was, how many things on his own swing he wasn’t clear on. Bob Toski: The main thing is to eliminate all of the garbage and to put in something new and worth using. I don’t think you can standardize teaching because I think we all have a different way of trying to build or teach a golf swing. We’re all architects and builders, and...
Breaking Barriers
For those of you who are old enough to remember, or those of you who know your sports history, think back to the days of England’s Roger Bannister. In 1954, he became the first to break the four-minute mile barrier, a feat thought impossible at the time. Just 46 days later, John Landy of Australia beat Bannister’s time by a full two seconds. It wasn’t long before a flood of runners broke the once “unbreakable” mark. Prior to the...
Michelle Wie’s Power-Swing Technique: An Analysis
Michelle Wie has reached the top of her wide, well-coiled, and majestic top of backswing position. What happens next to get her started in delivering all this power to that teed up ball? I will answer that question shortly. Right now, I think it is crucial to first present the three popular theories or arguments about what happens to complete the backswing and start the downswing. Theory #1 There is no overlap movements in the two...
Jekyll and Hyde
The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde has been used as a theme by Hollywood and publishing houses alike for many years. Many remakes and new editions of this bestselling theme continue to emerge from time to time. And, quite successfully, I might add. How amusing to see the mild-mannered Dr. Jekyll, by day, becomes the villainous Mr. Hyde by night. Dr. Jekyll had a valid excuse for his transformation. It was the “potion” that...
Confessions of a Golf Teaching Professionsal
Okay, I’ll admit it: not every day is a good one on the lesson tee. Some days I can honestly say I’d rather be under a car, over a desk, or behind a cash register. At times, golf students can be frustrating… arrogant…annoying…un-athletic… robotic (more on that one later). The list goes on. The job itself, too, can be unpredictable, almost impossible, and, most definitely, mentally exhausting. Of course, I’m happy to say that most days...
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