29 Aug 2011
Summary of the Barclays
Dustin Johnson: The first round of the playoffs is in the books. Dustin Johnson did something he hasn’t done all year – he putted very well. Oh, and he won – something else he hadn’t done yet this year. A BIG Congrats to Dustin Johnson who moved up from 19th to [...]
Wednesday 8/24/11
Having watched several players on the practice tee yesterday, many working with their swing coaches, here’s what I saw they need to do better:
Lucas Glover – He must get a softer feel in his right hand/wrist/forearm so he can cock properly. Right now his clubshaft is cocking between his arms with his right elbow [...]
Tuesday 8/23/11
After walking the course yesterday and speaking with several of the caddies and players, I found they like the layout and the condition of the course. They all are concerned about the softness of the greens and whether they will firm up as the week goes on. The weather on Monday and Tuesday (low [...]
15 Aug 2011
It happened yet again. This time in a Major! The young guns and new guys stole the spotlight, played the best golf down the stretch and walked off with the Wanamaker Cup. In fact David Toms, who won here in 2001 was the only previous Major winner to finish in the top ten!
Keegan [...]
9 Aug 2011
As the players head to the Atlanta Athletic Club for the PGA Championship they will find a significantly sterner test than in 2001 when David Toms won. Let’s take a look at the changes. Most significant is the new bunkering and the addition of new tees making several keys holes significantly longer.
Nine of the twelve [...]
9 Aug 2011
As we approach the final Major of the season, the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club it is worth noting that the 2011 trend continues: ever more 1st time winners on the PGA Tour. We have had three more in the past month!!!
Chris Kirk came to the PGA tour with great credentials [...]
The terrible misconception is that “great putters are born, not made.” Nothing could be further from the truth. We can all become excellent putters once we understand and learn the feel of the fundamentals of putting. In this video clip you will come to understand the art of natural acceleration when putting. With a [...]