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I watched it and have a few thoughts. 1) They began and ended with the idea of why GEARs will be around for a while as is versus marker-less 3D, affordable apps. They talked about why to use pro swings to help people get better. They covered a few specific examples like external shoulder rotation and side bend. They responded to comments made about AMG, but the video was mostly about using data, with knowing the SD (standard deviation) and being as specific as possible. 2) I watch and learn about swing and the game as a person wanting to know as much as I can, so that I can help my students. As they said, @iacassays, and I say, we teach feels not data. I want to use as much data as I can to ensure I’m on a good track. But the students don’t see that, unless I’m pointing to something specific. My students are largely beginner to intermediate golfers which are seniors, juniors and ladies. If I were to categorize further into someone wanting to be somewhat competitive versus not, 80% are not. The other 20% want to move up the chain in men’s club or similar. Most only want to take lessons so far that they have fun and “don’t make a fool of themselves” on the course. I would love to have GEARs, force plates, swing catalyst, or something similar. But, my customer base, as is, would not support such an investment. Maybe one day. But, maybe having a cheap marker-less system could be a temporary solution and/or to build into something better. Even if they are inaccurate to some degree, they could be within the SD of pro swings on a GEARs system. Even if to show me a trend, I still have full ball flight, LMs, and video to support certain data points. For what technology to use, it all depends on the instructor and the student. 3) The video mentioned that amateur swings can often be more physically demanding than pro swings. One of the main reactions I look for when working on something, is whether it felt easier in the end, physically. They feel less tired after an hour on the range than 30min using their swing before. 4) External rotation is an interesting topic. So many factors go into whether/how far around we should get our hands at p4. But I like their explanation of shallowing. Edit: I also should mention, GEARs is expensive. It is unreasonable for me to charge what I think I’d need to, based on my customer base.

Did foundation 1/18 today. 195g now at 107 (max speed of 109). 240g at 99.

I played an interesting round today. The piece of working on deepening the hands is going well for the most part. I ran into an open face issue last week. My swing “B” is controlling the “blur” of the clubhead around impact. This brought it back to what I expect. I didn’t warm up before the round, which is on me and that’s fine. I started by watching the blur today and I started to see some hooking as I got further in the round. This means, for me, I can start feeling more engagement in my lower body. On the turn, that’s what I did. I went 41/32. This included me being a dummy on the back 9 and not pulling the flagstick on a putt that struck dead center and bounced out because it was leaning. Game feels good right now. I need to make sure I warm up more often though as it really makes a difference.

I mean it’s nothing much to see deer on the course. But for opening weekend for hunting and seeing an 8pt on city property is cool. He knew where to be.

That looks like fun! I was just thinking I haven’t even watched the original F1 netflix show. I will at some point.

I wonder if there’s a familiarity/comfort with swinging it. Because at first, it did feel off. It was only day 1. We’ll see how things change with the routines.

Did the baseline today. I’ve had the stack system for a while but this is the time of year for me to start working out and working on the game. I haven’t really read into much on this or expectations but it is about as I expected.

This has been a piece in need of improving for a while. My full swing has always been my strength, but consistency, especially off the tee, can always be better. I think before, I tried to think of it as lowering hands or more chest turn or flatter plane. Nothing really stuck in feel like I wanted it to. During junior camps, I would do a drill to simulate an oversimplified swing. Basically stand up straight and take a horizontal swing motion and hit a ball teed up at chest height. But I’d separate the BS part in pieces of rotation, hinge and arms. I got really good at striking a driver doing this drill. Recently, I’d do that then add chest bend towards the ball at the top of the BS to see what my arms felt like. Then I’d start over trying to find that feel. I believe I’m onto it. Short game and putting have been feeling good lately. I’m hoping to put in some good golf this off season.

My view today. Playing the Ocean Club today on Paradise Island. Playing Baha Mar the next two days.

At least there was more excitement. USA gave it a run in singles. But with Ricky down 2 with 2 to play, that seals it for Euro.

Lowry isn’t a caddy, he’s a player. It’s different. Maybe it shouldn’t be, but it is.

Based on the video I posted and my thoughts, I think Rory is ok. A caddy is a caddy at the end of the day, imo. Stay out of the way. Ryder Cup or not, you shouldn’t be anywhere close to competitors when potentially interfering in their play.

ZIRE GOLF (@ziregolf) • Instagram reel 55K likes, 1,674 comments - ziregolf on September 30, 2023: "Rory just got in a... Instagram video of Rory heated at Bones. ZIRE GOLF (@ziregolf) • Instagram reel 22K likes, 1,499 comments - ziregolf on September 30, 2023: "Thoughts? (Via... And I believe the incident.

Hopefully USA gets to an early lead. I want things to be close. Doesn’t matter too much to me who wins. I have no time (and haven’t watched any Ryder Cup yet, unfortunately) but I’d really like to watch the Rahm/Scheffler match. I’m expecting Hovland and McIlroy to win. Hopefully Cantlay does something. I like Homa, Harman, Koepka and Thomas. No clue about the rest.

I got 2 of each flavor. I like the packaging the bars came in. Waterproof as far as I could tell. Easy to open. Bars are a good size and they have a good amount of chewiness, @iacas said thick fudge consistency and I would agree. I guess I’d prefer a bit grainier on the consistency, but that’s me. For how simple the ingredients are, they have reasonable taste. My least favorite is the blueberry. It didn’t taste like blueberries and the flavor that was there was off and seemed to stick around too long. The peanut butter cup was my favorite flavor. With the protein and calories, it keeps me going for a couple hours. So, that works. Overall, they are nice. If they get to grocery stores, I’d buy. But if online only, meh. I wouldn’t place them far above everything. For me, I’d want a bit grainier and at least a chocolate chip flavor, as that’s my typical go to.

I occasionally mess around with swinging lefty. I use a drill with my students to swing in both directions, to help with balance, rotation and speed. It’s clearly helped me create a good swing. I hadn’t videoed myself swinging lefty until today and am impressed. It also puts me in my students shoes (sort of) to see how feels or thoughts definitely start small. The assistant pro at my course is lefty. I may have to switch with him one day and see how I do.

Aesthetically, certain brands look different at setup than others. Set them down next to each other and make sure you like and feel confident with the look. Woods tech aren’t getting better so make sure shaft is right. Looks, we can get over but if we can be picky, why not?

I played golf somewhere. Ran out of tees. Went to the nearby nicer public course, grabbed their tees from the scorecard bin, because it’s “free” even though I wasn’t playing there and then left. All good right?

Crazy. Angela was supposed to be at my course today for Drive, Chip and Putt qualifying. I think she had a good reason to miss it. Really cool!

If you enjoy it @Clemsonfan, that’s great! Please be careful if they push towards too much EE with the upper core swing idea, as there can definitely be back problems with that. I wouldn’t intentionally want someone to come that much out of posture. GRF has both vertical and horizontal components. The vertical is usually the stronger of the 2. The picture on the right can also has a lot of vertical GRF.

Shafts have made a difference too. Lighter weight and very low torque.

We’ve had 20 pups of these guys around our course so far in the last month, including a den next to my school’s hitting area (where this was taken). Keeping the bunnies and squirrels at bay.

Agh!!! Today was sooooo close to a record day. Played back tees at my home course. Started with a bogey. Shot 65 (course record is 62). I had 2 missed putts from 3-4ft for birdies. I drove my 17th hole par 4 to 15ft and proceeded to 3 putt. Honestly I can’t complain about putting too much because I made everything else. Made many putts I don’t normally expect to make. So 15 GIR, 29 putts, the prediction is right on the number.

Sasho Mackenzie is one of the leading researchers in golf biomechanics in the world. It’s much more than simple physics. If you’d like to argue with him and the product, join the golf biomechanics board on facebook. He’s there and he participates along with many of the brightest minds in the game. Also, depending on what one is trying to improve on, holding a golf club is not needed to improving motion and sequencing. If you think that’s wrong, tell that to the entire physical training world, and good luck.

The video sort of said otherwise. He rated clubhead speed higher than anything else.