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Noting a recent picture of Tiger Woods he seems to employ a long thumb- position with his left hand on the grip. Is this true? An illusion? or a function of the size of one's hands. What might a "short thumb" or "long thumb" positions have on grip or club control?

Noting David Tom's stroke last week at Doral. It seems that he uses his body to pull slightly across the the target line while holding the putter square to the intended line. Not so much an arm or shoulder action as a body action, like his full swing... Am I missing something or way off? Thanks...

I have heard that most pros use a shoulder turn takeaway.. If you have too much around and get the club under plane and then closed at the top, would a "Right Forearm Pickup" be a better move? Needing more up than around!? Jh

A recent British Magazine features a lengthy article about David Leadbetter and his teaching success, with so many different students. When asked about Tiger's "new swing", he essentially said that he seems to be working on quieting down his lower body and allowing his hands to catch up. He...

The Karate chop move is featured in Julius Richardson new book, Better Golf, a skill development. He notes he learned this from Australian,Peter Crocker. Interesting, but leaves a lot of unanswered supporting questions and comments. Jhphx

Tiger Woods has initiated this past season an exaggerated practice swinging motion back and down the target line... could this be a practice motion to get the feeling of pulling down the line .. Isn't Tiger a combination of hitter and swinger? Jhphx

I am learning to process the swing motion with the right forearm or hand controlled pivot. Does the "karate chop move back down fit with the swinging motion, or is that another way or feeling of using a vertical hinge through the hitting area? Jhphx