Nothing quite like taking the new car back to get fixed before you've had a chance to take it out for the first fun ride in the sun. Still doing the Dalai Lama. Been chipping every day. Grip getting comfortable. Starting to sneak swiping a few out over the range. Getting itchy to start hitting balls. Patience grasshopper. Luckily cold and rainy so kill time prepping for the day hitting them is permitted. Back to the Tube
There I found Martin Chuck, who invented this cool training club. In my youth, had an opportunity to watch one pro tournament, and at the range marveled how the professionals got that "Ka-Shh-Uuu" strike sound and ball flight that kinda zinged out and up and floated. I remember Gary McCord (now technically a neighbor, though he has no clue who I am) entertaining folks with his trick shots. Thanks to Martin, finally understood the proper impact condition for that pro strike. Aha.
Watched all of Martin's videos and loved his simple, practical way of explaining and teaching the strike. No jargon. No voodoo. Easy Canuk demeanor. His students must love him. Now to go find my own version of that strike by doing. After the initial grip and chip phase is done, gonna work on groking the aspects of that strike, then work backwards the steps to deliver it.
When I first arrived in Phoenix late at night, found temporary quarters in south Phoenix. In the morning, found the Raven Golf Club next door with a nice range. A month later, I find out he's the pro there. Another omen.
(via Jiro on iPhone)