Recent content by JRJ

Is this a good feel for someone that is way across the line at the top? - Get more UP in your takeaway. This will allow for more in as the club finishes the backswing, helping the club line up better at the top. A good sensation at the top is that your left elbow is higher than your hands. I...

My wife says she could care less about going. As a result, I have an extra ticket for Thursday and/or Friday which I'll sell at cost to me ($500 each day) if anyone would like to attend a tradition unlike any other. Brian has first right of refusal. Let me know. JRJ

Through a lot of trial and error I've determined that a steeper shoulder turn going back allows me to play my best golf. I have no idea why, but it does. Any thoughts as to why? and which video/pattern do you recommend purchasing that incorporates a steeper shoulder turn going back to the top...

Does anybody belong to or work at a club that partners well with a Div 1 golf program?? I'm looking for advice on how to build a "win-win" relationship between the two. What would be some ideas/programs that could benefit both? For example, does anyone think a school would kick-in money to...

Guys I could really use a tip or feel...something. I absolutely killed 3 out of 14drives today haha. Unfortunately the other 11 were bad pulls left because my unwind is all screwed up. I think my body stops and my hands and arms are swinging across my body. I need to unwind better...what...

Brian, how about commenting on David Toms and what 2009 might be like for him. Back with Cleveland...old caddy back too. Sounds like Back to the Future. Has his swing gone back to basics as well?? Does the brand of clubs really make a difference or is it all just a comfort zone thing? JRJ

I understand that swinging across the line at the top slightlly isn't necessarily a bad thing a la Soft Draw, John Daly, etc. However, if your right wrist BENDS (doesn't cock) and the left wrist is fairly flat and you STILL go way across the line at the top...what is happening and how can this...

To MGA and/or any other teachers and/or club members that have a nice set-up - what do you consider to be the requirements for an outdoor teaching facility? It would be great to get a realistic answer and maybe more of a "in a perfect world" scenario. Any idea on what it would cost? For...

Hey guys I'm in the market for a new driver to replace my Ping G2. What does the Manzella Staff and/or some of the Forum members recommend? I also have a question - if high launch and low spin is what you want, why are some drivers being marketed as "mid spin?" Wouldn't you always want the...

PGA Tour doesn't want to talk about it but VJ just won $10 Million. The FedEx Cup has been flawed from the start and now they've got a PR nightmare on their hands. Padraig (just won 2 majors) Harrington not-invited to the TOUR championship. Can't wait to watch Briny Baird and Ken Duke battle...

Guys, I'm working hard on axis tilt and getting my left shoulder higher and right shoulder lower. My ball striking has never been better but on occasion I'll start hitting shots thin. What am I doing wrong and/or what is the fix for this? Thanks. JRJ

I apologize in advance if this isn't appropriate, but I have a friend who's trying to sell two "weekly" (6 days) tickets to the Ryder Cup. He claims they cost him $930 (face value) for both sets. He'd probably take less at this point. If anyone is interested let me know and I would be happy...

Maybe I'm slow but could someone translate this tip or rephrase it...I don't understand the advice: "Let me introduce the concept that from the top of the swing the clubhead doesn't swing directly down to the ball but moves in the opposite direction -- away from the ball. This away-not-down...

Should I be feeling the club shallow out on my downswing?? I'm really struggling lately and am so confused about swinging around my body or not? I seem to hit it better with a pretty steep swing. Swinging flatter just seems to exagerate my fade. argh

Can someone please tell me WHY elbows out at setup is not recommended. I've read Brian's setup article but it doesn't go into details as to why having the elbows pointing down is preferred. I have a tendency to let them flare out a bit. Thanks. JRJ