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Utley's method is by far the best I've tried. TN is right saying that if you hit it a little fat or little thin - the ball will still go in the vicinity of your target. If you are a feel player, then I would say this method is the right one for you. All you have to do is get the right weight on your left side - turn & turn - ball gets in the way. If you struggle with pitching the ball using this method, just make sure your right elbow does not get away from your right side - keep it close.

Could possibly one of the reasons why she hasn't been replaced is the fact that she is good friends with Arnold Palmer? Who, if my memory serves me correct, is a co-founder of the Golf Channel?

they did this all last year. I finally e-mailed them and eventually it seemed they stopped. I swear, TGC tries too damn hard sometimes. They report too much - I've already unsubscribed from the e-mailing list, it's just annoying now.

It pains me to see one of my favorite players play the role of politician. So I will just move on. As for soccer in the USA, not likely for another 20 years before it gets popular. Look at all the countries that have soccer as their #1 sport. That is because it has been in existence of their culture for centuries now. There are clubs that are over 70-100 years old. It will be a while, but at least there are still enough fans to keep the MLS going - even expanding. In addition to that, it is becoming a breeding ground for top USA players (Dempsey *my favorite player, Beasley, Donovan, Klejstan, etc) and also becoming a good 'retirement' venue for the bigger name players such as Mr. Beckham himself.

Look it's very quite simple. Yes, it may come off as sexist, but simply I do not like having women commentators for men's sports. For example, ESPN has a woman commentator sometimes for college football - it ruins it for me completely. I am sure others feel this way too. It's not 'hating' on women (please do not TRY to be offended), it's simply a matter of preference. Tilghman is okay, I just don't think she stands out. She doesn't try to sound like herself, she tries to sound like Bob Costas or Al Michaels, or even Jim Nantz. It just doesn't work for me.

I was wondering if anyone goes this route for visualization on the greens. I stand behind the ball, I imagine myself standing there over the putt (almost like a ghost) and then making the putt - the last thing I "see" is myself raising my hands as if I'm celebrating. Next, after that image dissapears, I actually step up to the putt - look at the hole, then look down at the ball. Then I visualize the putter going back, hitting the ball, and seeing the ball go into the hole. After that...it's a go - and I execute the putt. Had some incredible results in today's practice session, was really just putting 'out of my mind' (no pun). Anyone else do this - or have something similar? I call it "Ghost Putting"...patent pending.

good luck!

I've tried EVERY single method out there, and it was the worse decision I've ever made. Now, I'm back to what works, my natural swing. May not look pretty (i'm not video taping it so I haven't seen it), but it gets the job done. Shots are better because my mind is at ease, hence more target-oriented. The type of swing is basically a setup like S&T; - on top of the ball in a sense. Then the backswing is focus on width, feel the stretch of my left arm and rib cage... and then just let go and strike the ball. Has been working well - just need to work on the short game more. Recently took out the bag from the trunk - only my wedges and putter, not to mention 9-7 iron for bump and run, remain there.

Good post, David - thanks for that.

Just read all pages - keep this going Ben - congrats on your win! This thread has inspired me to really try to give my game a true hard look and really improve. I've found that I score so much better in tournaments than casual rounds. I'm going to re-join my old golf league and play in every tournament I can find. Thanks, Ben.

Best way to improve is to play the game from your misses. I believe many have said this, but I've heard Jim Thorpe talk about this alot - and he is someone I admire, so I'll use him as my reference.

100% agree.

congrats to Mike - he played a great round of golf. That putt on #14 really set things in the right direction. Would have been nice to see a playoff (as I always hope) between him and Fulton Allen though.

If you're not stressed about it, then don't pay the guy in full. Instead, give him at least $20 to show him that you are a man of your word and a man of integrity. Remind him you're a college kid who is strapped for cash, but also remind him that you are a rare individual who owned up to his actions by going back to the scene. You have my respect though because you actually fessed up and talked to the guy. As far as I'm concerned you made up for your actions.

Hey - I decided as soon as I got back from being a hacker in Thailand that I wanted to get real good. I have tried pretty much EVERY type of golf swing out there, and it's not good. I advise you to get lessons right away. Do not get caught up in the internet hype - because the internet is a terrible place to learn how to swing a club if you are a hands-on learner (like me). As far as where in the KC area? I'm from Overland Park and I took lessons from Liz Smart from the OPGC (Overland Park Golf Course) http://www.opkansas.org/_Res/Parks_a...on/private.cfm , she is great - used to be on tour - was taught by Tom Watson's old coach. Another one, which I haven't been to (wanting to check out the range), would be Robin Nigro - http://robinnigrogolf.com/ they use the ModelGolf approach, so you could get a real in-depth look into your swing and what model you would like to try to swing like. Might be more $$ though.

I would recommend the Short Game DVDs by Paul Wilson. http://swingmachinegolf.com/short-game.html One of the best short-game DVDs I have seen. He goes into why it's important to learn a certain move, what human nature might cause you to do (and how to fight it), and a good systematic approach. btw, e-mail the man and he will respond within the same day or the next - I have traded several emails back and forth with him. He is very passionate about the game and it really shows in his e-mails. Top notch.

If you're a student of the game, you would be best to listen when Faldo suggests an alternate way to play a shot - jot down the tip in your Course Management book and save it. I won't perfect this game, but I will take whatever management tips arise to get closer. Anyway, back on topic, the LPGA and GC agreement is great. I really can't wait because I love watching the LPGA. I learn more from the LPGA players than I do than most PGA players mainly because the course is setup a little shorter - similar to what I play being a shorter player and all. I think if most people would follow the LPGA they would see ,that on their local muni courses, they do not need to drive it 300+ yards to nail a good score down.

I'm an admissions advisor for a massage therapy school. Love what I do, previously worked for Sprint and hated that corporate lifestyle to the nth degree. Now, my opinion matters and it's more like a family rather than a 'team'.

It's a good show, has a good idea. My issue is not the speed in which he has to talk, it is the fact that they had to include all the other bells and whistles...literally. Why do we need to hear the 'horn' sound at the end of a segment. Why does there have to be the 2-minute drill? Is this ESPN or the golf channel? Am I watching The Golf Fix or Around The Horn/PTI?

cell phone is on vibrate. I keep score on my cell phone as a text message draft, dunno why - but I seem to play better this way instead of jotting scores down on the actual scorecard.

Did this the other day from 180 out, tree branch 2 yards ahead, had to hit a low slicer to get to the fat of the green. 3-wood is what I pulled out because I was in the rough and I wanted it to slice a bit. Set up weight forward, ball in center to forward in stance. The swing itself is just me turning back and turning through with no use of the arms. Worked like a charm as the ball screamed low under the branches and went dead straight for about 175 yards. Oh well, chipped it close and saved par.

Never in your life will you ever see what you are seeing now from Tiger Woods. He is the best at what he does - and we are just witnesses to history in the making. Embrace it, lower your pride, and let the moments he creates to sulk in. I think once everybody starts having that mindset - there will be a bit more harmony and less political controversy.

Junki - this video helped me out a lot in shortening my backswing and resulted in some decent results - dropped me from a 14 to an 11 this year. http://welch-e.com/video/xxx_blog.wmv It has some very technical stuff in it - but if you get past it with an open mind, you should see some decent results.

Close my shoulder stance and leave the clubface open at address - promotes a nice draw on both driver and iron shots.

Branching on what beung says - don't think of yourself as an 10-11 handicapper...that is basically "handicapping" your game. There shouldn't be a limit on your game, think of it that way - your true handicap is a reflection of the potential you have. So focus on shot by shot, not by a result. I will say, and I think in the minority, that before a round - I put the number i want to shoot at the end of the round. What I don't do is add up the score until the round is over - thus forgetting about all holes and just going for a walk in the park - and then adding it all up. I've found that being a statistician seems to weaken my course game, which is why I do not go to the range to practice one particular thing that is bugging me - I practice it all and stick to my driving range routine. Find a routine - but most of all don't limit your potential by labeling yourself as a 10-11 handicap, because you'll play like one and it won't make you better - which is what we all want right?