The Golf Fix voodoo!!!!

**armandoartist** · June 29, 2010

Okay about 90% of the time after struggling at the golf course with some part of my game this show (the golf channel's "the golf fix") just nails what I need to work on!!! It's freaking voo doo I tell you!! Is this happening to others??

**Shanks A Million** · June 29, 2010

Okay about 90% of the time after struggling at the golf course with some part of my game this show (the golf channel's "the golf fix") just nails what I need to work on!!! It's freaking voo doo I tell you!! Is this happening to others??

Yes, of course, it's like tarot card readings. He works on the most common problems that nearly everyone has, and so it seems like it's the right thing. For me, for example, as someone who swings way inside out, many of his drills would be very bad for me, because he's often trying to teach how to swing more inside out to cure their slice. Give it some time. The Golf Fix's usefulness diminishes with handicap. At 20, it seems like magic, at 10, it seems decent, at 5 it's a passing fancy, and at scratch, it's a joke.

**Harmonious** · June 29, 2010

With the format, they try to answer as many questions as possible. Of those questions, the vast majority are from people who need lots of help, and the quick answer wouldn't help a 5, but might just help a 20. The target audience is not the scratch player. If Michael Breed spent an hour discussing topics of interest to a scratch player, the majority of the audience would be bored to death, or it would not be of any use to them. I don't watch it very much, but I find it worthwhile. Breed seems like a nice guy.

**Zeph** · June 29, 2010

Voodoo is probably a good name. A lot of what is taught at the golf fix require magic to really help you. You'd be better off reading about the geometry and physics behind the golf swing.

**Harmonious** · June 29, 2010

Voodoo is probably a good name. A lot of what is taught at the golf fix require magic to really help you. You'd be better off reading about the geometry and physics behind the golf swing.

Disagree. Breed knows a lot about the golf swing, regardless of your disdain. For the target audience, he provides a lot of good advice. I know you will respond that he doesn't know the new ball flight laws (yawn).

From the Golf Channel: "Michael Breed is currently the Head Golf Professional at Sunningdale Country Club in Scarsdale, NY and has worked as Assistant Golf Professional at Augusta National Golf Club. He has worked as an On Course Commentator for the Golf Channel since 1999 and has appeared on many of Golf Channel’s shows, including Golf Academy Live, Viewers Forum, Golf Talk Live, Golf Channel Academy and Golf Central. He authored the book The Picture Perfect Golf Swing and contributed golf instruction for the Golf Channel, TBS, CBS, Cablevision, GOLF MAGAZINE, Sports Illustrated, The Greenwich Time and The New York Post. As one of Golf Magazine's Top 100 Instructors, Michael has earned the Metropolitan PGA Horton Smith Award in 2007 and 2008 and was named 2000 Metropolitan PGA Teacher of the Year. He is currently ranked as the #4 teacher in New York by Golf Digest. Michael’s students include Darron Stiles, Chris Smith, Kyle Reifers, Chris Parra and LPGA Tour player Meghan Francella. In the past, he has worked with Joe Durant, JJ Henry, Joe Ogilvie and a number of other PGA and Nationwide Tour Players." I would guess he might know more than you give him credit for.

akgolfnut · June 29, 2010

I'm sure he's a good teacher, but I didn't like the 'roll the forearms to hit a draw' segment last night. I'm a high handicapper, but that feeling doesn't work for me.

G-Ray · June 29, 2010

Im still waiting for someone to show up to the course with their kids floaties on. Thatd be awesome. but for us high handicappers he does offer good advice, but like all golf advice you have to decide what to take and what to ignore.

**Zeph** · June 29, 2010

From the Golf Channel: "Michael Breed is currently the Head Golf Professional at Sunningdale Country Club in Scarsdale, NY and has worked as Assistant Golf Professional at Augusta National Golf Club. He has worked as an On Course Commentator for the Golf Channel since 1999 and has appeared on many of Golf Channel’s shows, including Golf Academy Live, Viewers Forum, Golf Talk Live, Golf Channel Academy and Golf Central.

What has this got to do with giving bad advice on TV?

**Scott_K** · June 29, 2010

I watch pieces of the show from time to time. Once in a while I catch a tip or drill that touches on something I've never thought about. The show seems more aimed at your weekend warrior who doesn't really practice too often. Like most golf information blobs, you have to sift through it to find what works for you. A decent amount of topics are discussed here and taken to the next level.

**TourSpoon** · June 29, 2010

Yes, of course, it's like tarot card readings. He works on the most common problems that nearly everyone has, and so it seems like it's the right thing. For me, for example, as someone who swings way inside out, many of his drills would be very bad for me, because he's often trying to teach how to swing more inside out to cure their slice. Give it some time. The Golf Fix's usefulness diminishes with handicap. At 20, it seems like magic, at 10, it seems decent, at 5 it's a passing fancy, and at scratch, it's a joke.

Agreed...He plays the percentages and knows his audience.

**Deryck Griffith** · June 29, 2010

Everyone is forgetting the main objectives of the golf fix which are 1. marketing and 2. viewer appeal. As a marketing professional myself, it is clear to me that the golf channel uses the golf fix as a massive marketing opportunity (i am sure the sponsors pay huge for the time slot) while subsequently, appealing to viewers. As it pertains to the viewers, GC has done the research and knows that that the golf fix viewers are players who play to a higher handicap. With this knowledge, GC goes ahead and lobs questions that enables Michael B to give instruction that appeals to that particular viewer.

As for Michael's credentials, that dones't mean much. There are many master degree's in the industry I work in who give very false and terrible information. You can find the same on wall street and in politics.

At end of the day, the golf fix is good show for basic "quick fix" information for the average golfer who has limited information on swing fixes / techniques. The second you start to build your swing and become a better player, the show becomes one that gives entry level information.

**CarlSpackler** · June 29, 2010

The show is what it is. I DVR it and skim though and occasionally find a tip that is useful and an occasional review of some fundamentals is not a bad thing. I would not have him as a personal instructor since he is wired up like a cat on a hot tin roof most of the time.

**Harmonious** · June 29, 2010

What has this got to do with giving bad advice on TV?

Out of curiosity, what bad advice has he given? I just saw the first 15 minutes of Monday's show, and he and the golf coach from Illinois gave what I thought was a good overview of posture and alignment, along with an easy way to check whether you are staying in your posture during the swing. It's something that was of value to me and, quite possibly, to you.

Sign In

The Golf Fix voodoo!!!!

Recommended Posts

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

Create an account

Sign in

Topics Being Discussed Right Now on The Sand Trap

TST Partners

Posts

Important Information