Kevin Shields
Super Moderator
In 2003, I won 6 or 7 PGA section events, set a money record that still stands (without playing in several Class A only events), made the cut and contended in a Nationwide event (with a 62 in the Monday qual), almost made the cut in my first PGA Tour event and set several course records along the way.
........in 2004 i shot more than ten rounds in the 80s and I think one in the 60s.
I was the victim of some bad info, poor concepts and tens of thousands of off season reps on a sort of parallel plane swing change that "looked good on video" but made me into a golfer that couldnt keep it on the course.
In 2006 I used smoke and mirrors to win our section's largest event only because the greens were so fast no one could make a charge at me. (Incidentally it was the year i started to understand the uncock and roll - or flip- so I could time it out for awhile) I also qualified for another Nationwide event that i briefly spent on the leaderboard before fading. I did beat some good players at the Monday qualifier
By 2007-8 I was golfing hell contemplating finding work outside the golf business. I bought a restaurant space and basically gave up. I had the putting, chipping, wedge and sometimes full swing yips. I was embarrassed to play in front of anyone and couldnt derive any pleasure from golf at all.
I met Brian in the meantime and told him I was his worst nightmare. Although I havent been able to spend as much time one on one with him as I would have liked, ive been able to sort through things he's recommended and fully connect the dots on what I thought about different mechanics. Basically, without his help I would be still thinking about the food business.
Fast forward to today. I started the season with some modest goals. I wanted to win a point event again, which I did. More then anything i wanted to qualify for the National Club Pro Championship, which I did today.
So I'm halfway home to my ultimate goal, to play in a Major Championship. If I could do that, any one of you can reach your goals. Remember, I had the full body yips and couldnt hit a green from 50 yds. If I can qualify for a Major with that mental baggage, that would be something else.
Cant wait for Hershey next year! Thanks Manzella!
........in 2004 i shot more than ten rounds in the 80s and I think one in the 60s.
I was the victim of some bad info, poor concepts and tens of thousands of off season reps on a sort of parallel plane swing change that "looked good on video" but made me into a golfer that couldnt keep it on the course.
In 2006 I used smoke and mirrors to win our section's largest event only because the greens were so fast no one could make a charge at me. (Incidentally it was the year i started to understand the uncock and roll - or flip- so I could time it out for awhile) I also qualified for another Nationwide event that i briefly spent on the leaderboard before fading. I did beat some good players at the Monday qualifier
By 2007-8 I was golfing hell contemplating finding work outside the golf business. I bought a restaurant space and basically gave up. I had the putting, chipping, wedge and sometimes full swing yips. I was embarrassed to play in front of anyone and couldnt derive any pleasure from golf at all.
I met Brian in the meantime and told him I was his worst nightmare. Although I havent been able to spend as much time one on one with him as I would have liked, ive been able to sort through things he's recommended and fully connect the dots on what I thought about different mechanics. Basically, without his help I would be still thinking about the food business.
Fast forward to today. I started the season with some modest goals. I wanted to win a point event again, which I did. More then anything i wanted to qualify for the National Club Pro Championship, which I did today.
So I'm halfway home to my ultimate goal, to play in a Major Championship. If I could do that, any one of you can reach your goals. Remember, I had the full body yips and couldnt hit a green from 50 yds. If I can qualify for a Major with that mental baggage, that would be something else.
Cant wait for Hershey next year! Thanks Manzella!
