CoachWhitty

Is there anyone out there who can help me find a match between Julius Boros and Sam Snead? It was Volume 11 of Shell's Wonderful World of Golf. It used to be on YouTube but was removed. I would really love to see this match. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Nice! What are you having him put on it?

I have. It was a long time ago, though.

Holy smokes! I'm jealous!

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

Thank you so much. Could I ask because I am not very familiar with how to navigate through all the ins and outs here on Golfwrx, how can I see whether a person is no longer posting? I really appreciate you helping an old duffer!

I realize this is a couple of years old, but I wanted to see if the author still uses a "pulling" key. I have used it for ages as it was commonly taught by a lot of the old timers of Classical Swing methods.

I realize this is a 10 year old thread and probably should just start a new one, but I wanted to see if the author still plays using the "pulling the rope" method. I still use it as an old duffer taught to use a barrel swing method which called for it. I completely understand if no reply comes, but hope to hear where you are at after 10 years.

Not at all, I didn't feel slammed whatsoever. I am not an eloquent writer and I have a tendency to be overly simplistic in my instruction as I greatly fear confusing the beginner students I work with! I simply teach basics and then send the advancing students to better instructors to take them to the next level.

It won't need that many words as the emphasis was supposed to be "for me" as in my swing and my swing alone.

I find that most golfers I work with could see great improvement if they focused a little more on the takeaway and worry a little less in the downswing and follow through. 1. I am giving a little grace when I say downswing and follow through as I see many players at the local course actually become fixated on one thing..."I gotta hit the ball!". The ones I work with often jump the gun to hit the ball and typically quit on the shot after impact. 2. More related to your question of the takeaway. A good takeaway sets the stage for good transitional flow... 3. It establishes the individual's largest arc (without swaying off the ball), potentially raising the odds of reaching one's maximum power. 4. It puts a player in a good position to deliver stored power down and through the ball. 5. Focusing on the takeaway can help many with their timing, as opposed to getting excited and rushing to get to the hitting action. I appreciate your topic!

Sweet!!!!

Those are some pretty clubs!!!! I've never hit Mazuno irons before. How do they feel compared to other classic forged blades?

Classics!!!! I still game those 60s Wilsons!

Absolutely! Hence why I think each individual needs to discover the tempo of the backswing that fits their body best. I focus on taking my club back low as my swing requires it. If I am moving correctly, the timing typically takes care of itself. A lot of information can be learned from studying positions and frames! However, I do warn beginning golfers to be careful of the following: 1. Frames capture still positions rather than the motion between them. Golfers may try to artificially place their body in a pro-like position (e.g., "top of backswing" or "impact") without the correct movement patterns leading to that point. This results in mechanical, forced swings that lack flow and power. 2. Frame-by-frame analysis encourages copying other players’ positions rather than building functional movement patterns based on individual body mechanics. Every golfer has different flexibility, body proportions, strength, and injury history. Trying to match Tiger Woods’ or Adam Scott’s frame at P5 or P6 may be physically impossible or damaging to the studying golfer's individual swing. The above warnings are for beginning golfers reading these discussions and in no way is directed at your comments. Thanks for great discussion!

I agree that most amateurs who struggle with "low" are typically swaying off the ball, disrupting sequence. Frames/video can be excellent tools during practice! I wouldn't advise "tinkering" when in actual play, not that you were suggesting any such action (only for beginners reading this discussion). I see a lot of struggling golfers who snatch the club back so fast, they look like they're trying to swat madly at a horsefly above their head. Subsequently, they not only bring club up very steeply, but also have a tendency to likewise lash out at the ball from the top of the swing. Thanks for great discussion and thoughts!

I don't, but that is a thing of beauty!!!

Yep. But when it comes to being out on the course, I don't have a clue exactly how fast I swing on each individual shot. Am I swinging under pressure? Am I trying to let it all out for the Sunday Punch? Am I having to finesse a shot that requires a delicate touch? All of these factors can affect the speed of one's backswing. I also am human and do not swing like a machine so, I am definitely having to rely on average numbers. This is why, in response to the concept of "low and slow", I focus less on the speed and more on the motion of taking the club back low to break my bad habit of picking up the club which plays havoc on my timing and transition. That's just me and I certainly do not speak for anyone but myself.

"Slow" is relative to the individual golfer. What feels slow to one, may seem fast to another and vice-versa. I personally focus on more of the low portion of the principal as I have a tendency to pick up the club, which in turn leads me to rush my down swing. For me, keeping the clubhead close to the ground for as long as possible without swaying my head offline gives me the largest arc possible and gives me the greatest distance with the least amount of effort. This is, however, contingent upon me taking the club back with a firm left arm along with my left side (knees, hips and shoulders) and beginning the down swing likewise with my left side.