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tterrag Established Member

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Well, I assume you all watched Louis win the Open, and you all can see his beautiful tempo and rhythm, but did you notice that he has a red dot on his glove that he uses as a mental image so that when he sees it, it triggers his mind to go into the zone, or a deep concentration. Another player that uses something similar to this is Ernie Els. he has his glove open while he goes through his pre-shot routine, and then he closes his glove when he is walking up to the ball. I plan on trying Ernie's trigger tomorrow when I play.

Driver: 909 D3
3 Wood: 909 F3 13
Rescue: 909 17
Irons: AP2 3-PW
Wedges 58 degree and 52 Spin Milled (oil can) Newport 2(custom shop):taylormade: TP Penta 4-Under Golf Bag (Red/White)

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Well, I assume you all watched Louis win the Open, and you all can see his beautiful tempo and rhythm, but did you notice that he has a red dot on his glove that he uses as a mental image so that when he sees it, it triggers his mind to go into the zone, or a deep concentration. Another player that uses something similar to this is Ernie Els. he has his glove open while he goes through his pre-shot routine, and then he closes his glove when he is walking up to the ball. I plan on trying Ernie's trigger tomorrow when I play.

Someone saw the Golf Fix...lol

Good luck, hope it helps you.
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tterrag Established Member

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Let's Do This!! Ya, and in the car I was listening to this XM station where Matt Adams was talking about it.

Driver: 909 D3
3 Wood: 909 F3 13
Rescue: 909 17
Irons: AP2 3-PW
Wedges 58 degree and 52 Spin Milled (oil can) Newport 2(custom shop):taylormade: TP Penta 4-Under Golf Bag (Red/White)

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No1CeltsFan Established Member

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I did not notice the dot, but his tempo and rhythm was pretty special to watch. Every expert on TV kept saying not if, but when he'd fold to the pressure, mean while he never changed on Sunday compared to Thursday. It really was nice to see.

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R9 Driver 10.5 - R-Flex - Graphite
R9 3 & 5 Woods - R-Flex - Graphite
Tight Lies GT 2-8 Irons - R-Flex - Steel
Tight Lies IDEA A1 56* Sand Wedge - Steel Ascent 2 48* Pitching Wedge - Graphite IC 20-10B Mid Mallet 33" Dura Feel V Glove NXT Tour Ball

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tterrag Established Member

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I can't understand why so called TV "experts" say that his swing is nothing special. I thought having silky smooth tempo is special. Its rare you see someone with that tempo, and something many strive for. I mean look at Adam Scott, one of the best swings in all of golf, but how many tournaments has he won?

Driver: 909 D3
3 Wood: 909 F3 13
Rescue: 909 17
Irons: AP2 3-PW
Wedges 58 degree and 52 Spin Milled (oil can) Newport 2(custom shop):taylormade: TP Penta 4-Under Golf Bag (Red/White)

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I mean look at Adam Scott, one of the best swings in all of golf, but how many tournaments has he won?

7 times on the PGA tour, 6 times on the Euro tour, 3 times on the Asian tour, and 2 times on the Australian tour.

In my bag:

Driver: Titleist TSi3 | 15º 3-Wood: Ping G410 | 17º 2-Hybrid: Ping G410 | 19º 3-Iron: TaylorMade GAPR Lo |4-PW Irons: Nike VR Pro Combo | 54º SW, 60º LW: Titleist Vokey SM8 | Putter: Odyssey Toulon Las Vegas H7

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But how much could he have won? Although I will admit most of he problems are with the putter...

Driver: 909 D3
3 Wood: 909 F3 13
Rescue: 909 17
Irons: AP2 3-PW
Wedges 58 degree and 52 Spin Milled (oil can) Newport 2(custom shop):taylormade: TP Penta 4-Under Golf Bag (Red/White)

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Ringer Well Established Member

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Jack Nicklaus wore white shoes. I think I'll wear white shoes too. :D

In all seriousness it is probably just a trigger. It works for him but I would suggest finding your own trigger. Tinker with it and see if it works, but if it doesn't don't try to press the issue.

Equipment, Setup, Finish, Balance, and Relax. All equal in importance and all dependent on each other. They are the cornerstones of a good golf swing.

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7 times on the PGA tour, 6 times on the Euro tour, 3 times on the Asian tour, and 2 times on the Australian tour.

hahah He did ask for it..

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3 Wood: adams.gif Oviation 3Wood

Hybrids: taylormade.gif Rescue 18* 3H - 22* 4H

Irons: callaway.gif X-24 Hot Irons 5-PW

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double_j Dedicated Member

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Agree with Ringer...triggers are totally personal things. Some might be more convenient to use than others but it has to be whatever works for you.

My trigger is built into my preshot routine. After I've stood behind the ball to line up my shot, etc. I'll take a mini practice swing right before I walk to the ball for address (not really a swing, I just move the club through the impact area). This signals my mind that it's time to focus for the shot (and reminds me to release the club through the hitting zone).
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Stretch Super Member

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Is this the general Louis love thread? He's going nicely in the Scandie Masters -- seven under and tied for second at the moment.

Stretch.

"In the process of trial and error, our failed attempts are meant to destroy arrogance and provoke humility." -- Master Jin Kwon

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Still in second after the third round. Now 9 under. Couple of loose shots today but some hallelujah golf, too. Hit his drive into the water on 13, took a drop and still made birdie. Nice.

Stretch.

"In the process of trial and error, our failed attempts are meant to destroy arrogance and provoke humility." -- Master Jin Kwon

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