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  1. Erik_K

    impact hips

    YouTube - ImpactHips.mov Brian - I see the club is placed between the legs and then as you swing back, it looks like the grip end of the club is against the left leg and part of the shaft (the steel) is pressed over the top of the right thigh. Is that correct? I want to say that I don't...
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    I could watch this all day.

    YouTube - Hunter DTL SD
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    soft draw back swing questions

    All - When using this pattern, is the position, at the top, rather upright? It feels that way to me. I have taken 50-100 vids of my swing in recent months and on my downswing it seems that I the shaft is always very vertical. Could that be because of the upright nature of the top of swing...
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    Lack of Hip Participation

    After God-only-knows how many range sessions with video (I record it myself and watch it at the range) I still can't figure how/why my hips, more or less, do not participate in the stroke. Recently I have been battling some fat shots and I believe, at least in part, that the ball was too far...
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    Lake Presidential Tour Stop

    Great lessons!! We concluded the Tour Stop at Lake Presidential yesterday. As always the instruction was first rate: Trackman, full swing analysis, the short game matrix, bunker work, and 18 holes at one of the finest courses anywhere. Brian's stuff never gets old. His approach is always...
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    Some softdraw questions

    All - I love the SD pattern especially for the short irons. However, I am really struggling with the upright nature of this swing and mid irons and driver are really suffering (fat shots galore!!). I don't think I am applying the concepts of the SD pattern correctly since I am certain that...
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    Tim Petrovic

    Any comments on this guy's swing? I did not know much about him until the Memorial Tournament. His swing looks unbelievably smooth and easy. It's hard to believe that the ball travels nearly as far when compared to a much more dynamic swing (Fowler, say). Granted Fowler does drive the ball...
  8. Erik_K

    Combining Soft Draw and NHA?

    Has anyone ever tried blending the various patterns together? I have watched SD a bunch of times and recently purchased NHA (just got NSA as well, but haven't watched it yet). To me the backswings look somewhat alike in that the shoulders are steep. But in NHA the the shaft is 'lifted' up the...
  9. Erik_K

    recent observations...

    I was messing around with my swing (my last round was absolutely horrid and I felt the need to tinker) and I noted the following: Lately I have been battling weak blocks to the right with an open face. To alleviate this issue, I need to focus on twist-away and really 'drag the knuckles'...
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    The Brian Manzella Short Game Matrix - Preview

    3 pitch shots are: Mid-sole - clubhead finishes up the right arm. You are after a sweeping motion here Leading edge divot - clubhead is below the hands (hitting down on it) Trailing edge (controlled club head throwaway for a high lob shot) With these three pitch shots you can add: Full...
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    Kevin Shields

    How about taking a break from talking about Tiger (and the rest of the PGA tour for a second) and pulling for our very own Kevin Shields? He's currently tied for 4th. Go get 'em, Kevin!!!! 93rd Open Championship
  12. Erik_K

    DC VIP School

    It's today! Can't wait. I hope to post some info, or a recap, tonight. I might sneak in a picture or three! Erik
  13. Erik_K

    Northern Cali/Bay Area golf courses?

    Besides the well known (and uber expensive Pebble Beach) - are there other good courses in the SF Bay area? Any recommendations? thanks! Erik
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    Erik_K's Action

    July 2009 Driver Swing on Yahoo! Video July 2009 Driver Swing Location: Wakefield Valley (Westminster, MD)
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    First PGA Tour Event: Congressional!

    Well I finally attended my first Tour event. I got a weekend pass to the AT&T championship at Congressional. It was quite the experience. We got to the course around noon and walked around for a little bit. We stopped at some random hole...on the tee was Vijay. Nice drive - 313 down the...
  16. Erik_K

    Finally Broke 50! -- A 'Thank You' to Damon and Brian

    I played in the first tournament (of my company's golf league) and shot a 48 on the front 9 - my lowest score, ever, through 9 holes. On the last par 3 before the turn, I was able to win the closest to the pin contest as well. The back 9 was OK...but at least I broke 50 on the front 9. Thanks...
  17. Erik_K

    Argh...driver woes!!!

    Man, am I struggling with this club. For the longest time my miss (typical driver shot for me) is a very high skyball that maybe goes 150 yards. You can see the ball mark on the top of the face, even on the top of the head itself. The path must be very steep and it's not uncommon for me to...
  18. Erik_K

    Shameless Plug for Damon Lucas

    For those of you that live in the DC/MD/VA area (or even PA and DE), don't hesitate to call up Damon and schedule a lesson. I've had several lessons from Damon for about a year or two (2 lessons in the last few weeks, in fact). He recently took a position at the Lake Presidential Golf Course...
  19. Erik_K

    Damon Lucas -- Need Contact Info

    Damon - What's your schedule looking like? I need a lesson, bad! Brian - when ya coming to Maryland!!!! Erik
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    Sorenstam to Retire at Season's End

    http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=3394086
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