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    Sports science looks at Jordon Spieth's putting

    Sport Science on ESPN takes a look at Jordon Spieth's putting. 1. He is among the worst inside 5' (112th) 2. He is the best at lagging and 20'-25' 3. His tempo on backswing and downswing is more uniform than most. Sport Science: Spieth's putting - ESPN Video
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    Jamie Sadlowski breaks Golf Channel's Simulator

    From Golf Channel's Morning Drive. Jamie Sadlowski got in a long drive contest but only hit one drive breaking the simulator with his first hit Jamie Sadlowski breaks swing simulator on first shot at Golf Channel's studios - YouTube
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    Webb Simpson Shank

    Here is a link to a video of Webb Simpson hitting a shank. Webb says he is prone to shanking. For the instructors out there what is the cause of this shank and what in his swing makes him prone to shanking. webb simpson shank 2012 BMW Champison - YouTube
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    Don't try this at home

    John Daly hitting driver teed up on David Feherty's mouth. Video: John Daly hits a drive teed up in David Feherty Great video, you can hear the golf channel personnel asking David to reconsider and not do anything stupid. I just hope there aren't any copy cats out there. Did notice that he...
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    Pull Back, Run up and Jump - revisited

    Looks like Sean Foley is using the Manzella Pull back, run up and jump with Tiger. An excerpt from the Dec Golf Digest: "One of golf's oldest cliches is 'maintain your posture' throughout the swing. The intent of the message is good: To help amateurs avoid rising out of the address...
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    The Kevin Shields Tour Pitch

    Thanks Kevin for the insights. Anything in particular about the short-game shots used? Were most of the players using the Manzella pro style pitch, or did it vary depending on what was presented to the player.
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    Moe Normal Golf Swing -- 1966

    Here are some videos of Moe Norman's golf swing from 1966.
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    Hitting chips off toe of club

    Chipping is not a strong part of my game and this winter I decided to something about it. I've spent a lot of time chipping at a couple of the local courses and my chipping has improved, slightly. But one thing I have noticed when practicing is I'm getting a grass stain towards the toe of my...
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    Pre 1990 Pings Wedges

    Seems like the pre-1990 ping wedges with square grooves are causing a minor controversy on tour. Because of the court settlement these clubs are allowed to be used despite the fact they have square grooves. Most pros are not playing the clubs, but a couple are and other pros think the use of...
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    Bobby Locke Putting Stroke

    Bobby Locke has been acknowledged by most experts as one of the top putters of all time. Had some time on my hands and was able to locate one video of Bobby Locke's putting stroke. I don't know if there is enough here to do an analysis, but wonder if any of the resident putting experts...
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    Haney Project II

    A new Haney project is starting this fall, this time working with Ray Romano, Ray Romano going to golf doctor for reality show | Tours & News | Golf.com. Will be interesting to see how he works with Ray and how it differs with his work with Barkley.
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    Tiger's Putting Thought

    Listened to Peter Kessler's show on xm the other day and they had an interview with Jim Flick. Flick mentioned that he talked to Tiger about his putting and thoughts while putting. Tiger mentioned that his sole thought on putting was to imagine he was hitting a high draw or hook using his...
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    Club Face Opening on backswing

    To all: It is commonly accepted that when a golfer makes a full swing without manipulating the club face, the club face will open during the backswing. Twist away from NSA will decrease this opening and laying the club off will increase it. What is the reason for this natural club face...
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    The problem with method teachers is....

    Watching the Charles Barkley project got me thinking about what the problem is, when working with a method teacher. It seems to me that is what happens whenever you work for a long time with a method teacher To get the same feeling that you are performing the method you have to exaggerate...
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    Tiger's Swing through the years

    Here's a link to an analysis of Tiger's swing through the years, (1995, 2008, 2009). Interesting to me that they left the swing from 2000 out of the analysis. Tiger Woods's Evolving Swing: 1995, 2008, 2009 | Golf.com Brian: do you have pictures and do you care to give it a shot?
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