Instruction
Like to hit it low with your driver? You must like shorter drives
Ricky Barnes has the PGA Tour’s lowest average launch angle with his driver in 2014, 7.45 degrees, a little more than half that of launch angle leader Jeff Maggert (14.62 degrees). So despite Barnes’ above average clubhead speed of 116.37 mph, he is only averaging 12.3 yards more of the tee than Maggert, who has an average clubhead speed of 104.78, fifth worst on the PGA Tour.
For most people, distance production with the driver is a very important thing because it defines how certain players feel about their game. I know golfers who cannot bear to see the ball go shorter than their other friends, and in fact it almost becomes an obsession to be the longest one in the group.
Thankfully, through the advent of Doppler radar launch monitors like Trackman and FlightScope as well as new shaft and clubhead combinations, golfers more than ever have the ability to get fit to a driver that works best for their game, their swing and their desired shot pattern. What can’t be fit for golfers, however, is the bias they have for certain trajectories, among other things.
While teaching and fitting, I often run into old attitudes that “good” players have regarding what they want out of their driver distance-wise and how it should be created. This type of golfer is usually one who disregards technology and prefers to rely on memory of what he did on the course on certain golf holes and with certain shots. While I am very keen on the idea of working things out on your own via feel, I do have a problem with players who tend to immediately disregard the data that comes from Doppler radar launch monitors as invalid or incorrect as it pertains to their game.
I have hit thousands of shots on my Trackman and seen hundreds of thousands more shots hit by players of all levels, and I’ve come to find that the data pertaining to distance is spot on! I hate to tell many golfers this, but 90 percent of the golfers today have NO idea that they don’t carry the ball anywhere near to the place where the ball rolls out on the course, and sadly they use this knowledge incorrectly when playing and or getting fit.
Below are two screen shots of a sample shot patterns from what I would call typical “good” amateur golfers from my lesson tee.
Golfer 1
Golfer 1 hits a low, flat, bullet-type drives, and while this is great for certain conditions it does not work optimally unless the fairways are running firm and fast. If you try and use this ball flight tendency on soft fairways, you better have the headcover off your hybrids, because it’s going to be a long day.
- Swing speed of 100+ mph.
- Mid-range ball speed of 153 mph.
- Low dynamic loft of 10.5 degrees.
- Low launch angle of 9.2 degrees.
- Low and flat ball-flight: 50 feet in height is well under the PGA Tour average of 90 feet.
- A below average carry of 225 yards, thus relying on roll to gain the remainder of their distance.
Golfer 2
Golfer 2 tends to hit the ball higher, yet he has a shallow landing angle that helps increase roll after the ball lands.
- Higher attack angle at 4 degrees upward.
- More dynamic loft 14 degrees and a higher launch angle at 12.5 degrees.
- Higher apex of 80 feet.
- Carry of 251 yards and a total distance of 291 years.
With the correct conditions, this shot will work better most of the time, but whenever better golfers see added height they instantly think less roll and less overall distance. I have to argue with many players after showing them that higher is better, provided their spin and landing angle numbers are correct as well.
Now back to the golfers who only use the golf course to audit their drives. Take that low, flat driving shot in from Golfer 1 and use it on a slightly downhill and hard running fairway. What happens? They get more distance. Take the higher-flying drive and hit it into an up sloping fairway. What happens? No roll. So by using the two shots listed above with the two examples I described, you would instantly say less loft is better and more loft costs you distance., but this is simply not the case.
In order to have your driver working optimally for your game, you must get fit in the best way possible and that only comes through using different shaft and head combinations coupled with Doppler radar launch monitors like Trackman and FlightScope. From there, golfers must learn what conditions will not allow their driver to perform optimally and accept that the outside elements — not the driver used — is what is hampering your distance output.
Sometimes when conditions change for the short term, it might be better to have two different drivers that operate on two different trajectories. Remember, you cannot only rely on roll to give you the added distance you need — it’s a blend between lofting up with optimal launch conditions so your landing conditions are working for you, not against you. Having a low, flat ball flight with your driver only works in certain situations and on certain holes. Don’t be fooled!
Read More Tom Stickney II : What Flightscope and Trackman can tell you (and me)
The LPGA Tour is kicking off its 2026 season this week at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, and the pros are dealing with something most Florida golfers rarely face: freezing temperatures.
“It’s colder here than in the UK at the minute, which is a first,” said England’s Charley Hull during Wednesday’s media day at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.
Even Lydia Ko, who lives at Lake Nona, seemed surprised by the cold snap. “We’re pretty much getting to below zero in celsius here, which maybe in other parts of the country they would be thankful, but when you’re in Florida it is a little bit of a surprise,” she said.
If the world’s best players are adjusting their games for cold weather, recreational golfers should, too. Here’s how to play smart when the mercury drops.
Understand What Cold Does to Your Game
Before you change anything, you need to know what you’re fighting against. Cold air is denser than warm air, which means your ball won’t fly as far. Period.
Hull noticed this immediately during practice rounds at Lake Nona. She mentioned hitting a gap wedge into the 18th hole during a previous win but needing a 4-iron during Tuesday’s practice round. That’s a difference of four or five clubs for the same shot.
Action item: Expect to lose 5-10 yards on every club in your bag when temperatures dip below 50 degrees. Plan accordingly and don’t be stubborn about club selection.
Layer Up Without Restricting Your Swing
Hull admitted she wore three pairs of pants during practice. While that might be extreme for most of us, staying warm is critical to playing well in cold conditions.
Your muscles need warmth to function properly. When you’re cold, your body tightens up and your swing gets shorter and faster. Neither of those things help you hit good golf shots.
Action item: Wear multiple thin layers instead of one bulky jacket. Look for golf-specific cold weather gear that stretches with your swing. Keep hand warmers in your pockets between shots. And don’t forget a good hat because you lose significant body heat through your head.
Take More Club Than You Think You Need
This is where ego gets in the way of good scores. When it’s cold, the ball doesn’t compress as well off the clubface. Combined with denser air, you’re looking at serious distance loss.
The pros at Lake Nona are dealing with a course that measures 6,642 yards but plays much longer this week. If they’re adjusting, you should too.
Action item: Take at least one extra club on every approach shot. In temperatures below 40 degrees, consider taking two extra clubs. It’s better to fly the ball to the back of the green than to come up short in a bunker.
Adjust Your Expectations on the Greens
Cold weather affects putting in ways most golfers don’t consider. The ball is harder and doesn’t roll as smoothly. Your hands are cold, making it harder to feel the putter. And if there’s any moisture on the greens, they’ll be slower than normal.
Ko mentioned that she still sometimes reads the greens wrong at Lake Nona despite being a member for years. Cold weather makes that challenge even tougher.
Action item: Hit putts more firmly than usual. The ball needs extra speed to hold its line on cold greens. Take a few extra practice strokes to get a feel for the speed before you putt.
Embrace the Mental Challenge
Hull said something interesting about cold weather golf: “I like the mental toughness of it.”
That’s the right attitude. Everyone on the course is dealing with the same conditions. The player who stays patient and doesn’t get frustrated by the extra difficulty will come out ahead.
Action item: Lower your expectations by a few strokes. If you normally shoot 85, accept that 90 might be a good score in 40-degree weather. Focus on solid contact and smart decisions rather than perfect shots.
Warm Up Longer and Smarter
This might be the most important tip of all. Cold muscles are tight muscles, and tight muscles get injured easily.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul revealed she’s been protecting a wrist injury that bothered her late last season. Cold weather makes those kinds of injuries more likely if you don’t prepare properly.
Action item: Spend at least 20 minutes warming up before your round. Start with stretching, then hit easy wedge shots before working up to your driver. Keep moving between shots on the course to maintain body heat and flexibility.
The pros at Lake Nona this week will adapt and compete at the highest level despite the cold. You can do the same at your local course by following these tips and keeping a positive attitude.
PGA Professional Brendon Elliott is an award-winning coach and golf writer. You can check out his writing work and learn more about him by visiting BEAGOLFER.golf and OneMoreRollGolf.com. Also, check out “Playing Through” now on R.org, RG.org’s partner site, each Monday.
Editor’s note: Brendon shares his nearly 30 years of experience in the game with GolfWRX readers through his ongoing tip series. He looks forward to providing valuable insights and advice to help golfers improve their game. Stay tuned for more tips!
Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour, and whether you love him or hate him, the guy knows how to win when it matters. After his LIV Golf stint, the five-time major champion returns this week at the Farmers Insurance Open.
What makes Koepka fascinating? He doesn’t fit the mold. His swing isn’t textbook. He doesn’t obsess over mechanics. Yet he’s won three PGA Championships and two U.S. Opens, regularly making it look easier than guys with prettier swings.
So, what can average golfers learn from someone who treats the game so differently? Quite a bit.
Stop Overthinking Every Shot
Koepka describes his approach as “reactionary” rather than mechanical. While most tour pros grind over swing thoughts, Brooks sees the target and hits it. No mental checklist.
This might be the most valuable lesson for weekend golfers who’ve watched too many YouTube swing videos.
How to actually do this:
On the range, hit five balls where you stare at the target for three seconds prior to addressing the ball. Don’t think about grip or stance. Just burn that target into your brain. You’ll be shocked at how pure you hit it when your brain focuses on where the ball is going instead of how you’re swinging.
Next time you play, give yourself a rule: Once you pull the club, you’ve got 15 seconds to hit. Koepka is one of the fastest players on tour because he doesn’t give his brain time to sabotage him.
If you feel tension in your hands at address, you’re trying to control too much. Koepka’s grip pressure is famously light. Loosen up until the club almost feels like it might slip, then add just enough pressure to hold on. That’s your swing thought: soft hands, see the target.
This approach works better under pressure. When you’re standing over that shot with water left and OB right, the last thing you need is a mental checklist. See it, feel it, hit it.
Play to Your Strengths (Even If They’re Not Pretty)
Koepka uses a strong grip that wouldn’t pass muster in some teaching circles. But he’s built his game around what works for him, elite driving distance and recovery skills. He doesn’t try to be someone he’s not.
Here’s how to build your game like Brooks:
Look at your last five rounds and figure out where you’re actually gaining strokes. Bombing it off the tee, but can’t hit greens? Lean into it. Play courses where distance matters more than precision. On tight holes, grip down on your 3-wood instead of trying to thread a driver through a keyhole you’ll miss seven times out of ten.
Koepka knows he can scramble, so he’s not afraid to miss greens. If you’re deadly from 50 to 75 yards, start leaving yourself those distances on the par 5’s instead of going for them in two every time.
Know when to take your medicine. Koepka in the trees at the PGA? He’s punching out to 100 yards, not trying to bend a 6-iron around three oaks. You’re in the rough with a flyer lie and water short? Hit your 8-iron to the middle and move on. That’s not playing scared, that’s playing smart.
Save Your Best for When It Counts
Here’s a wild stat: Koepka’s putting average in majors is often more than a full stroke better per round than in regular events. He elevates when pressure is highest.
How does an amateur tap into that gear? It’s not about trying harder, it’s about caring differently.
Here’s what actually works:
Decide which rounds matter to you. Club championship? Member-guest? That annual trip with college buddies? Circle those dates and treat them differently. Koepka doesn’t care much about regular tour events, but majors? That’s when he locks in.
Two weeks before your big round, change your practice. Stop beating balls mindlessly. Play nine holes in which every shot has consequences. Miss the fairway? Hit from the rough on the next hole too. Three-putt? Twenty push-ups. Koepka’s practice intensity ramps up before majors because he’s rehearsing pressure, not just swings.
Develop a between-shot routine that resets your brain. Koepka is famous for his blank expression after bad shots. Try this: After any shot, take three deep breaths while walking, then find something specific to notice, a tree, a cloud, someone’s shirt. That’s your reset button. By the time you reach your ball, the last shot is gone.
The Bottom Line
Brooks Koepka’s return reminds us there’s no single path to success in golf. His “substance over style” approach proves that results matter more than looking good.
You don’t need a perfect swing; you need a reliable one that holds up under pressure. You don’t need to hit every shot in the book; you need the shots you can count on. And you don’t need to play great every time; you need to play great when it matters.
Welcome back, Brooks. Thanks for the reminder that golf is ultimately about getting the ball in the hole, not winning style points.
PGA Professional Brendon Elliott is an award-winning coach and golf writer. You can check out his writing work and learn more about him by visiting BEAGOLFER.golf and OneMoreRollGolf.com. Also, check out “Playing Through” now on R.org, RG.org’s partner site, each Monday.
Editor’s note: Brendon shares his nearly 30 years of experience in the game with GolfWRX readers through his ongoing tip series. He looks forward to providing valuable insights and advice to help golfers improve their game. Stay tuned for more tips!
Blades Brown made a big impression last week in the California desert, and not just because he’s only 18. He put up numbers that would catch any weekend golfer’s attention. Most of us won’t hit 317-yard drives or find 86% of our greens in regulation, but there’s a lot to learn from how Brown managed his game at The American Express.
Here are three practical lessons from his performance that you can use on your own course this weekend.
Step 1: Give Priority to Accuracy Over Distance Off The Tee
Brown’s driving stats are impressive. He averaged almost 318 yards off the tee, ranking 12th in the field. More importantly, he hit 76.79% of his fairways, tying for fourth place in the tournament.
Think about that ratio for a second. Brown could have swung harder, chased more distance and tried to overpower the course. Instead, he played smart golf and kept his ball in play.
Your Action Item: Next time you’re on the tee box, ask yourself a simple question before pulling the driver. Do you need maximum distance here, or do you need to be in the fairway? If there’s trouble lurking or the hole doesn’t demand every yard you can muster, take something off your swing. Grip down an inch. Make a three-quarter swing. Do whatever it takes to find the short grass. Brown’s approach illustrates that fairways lead to greens, and greens lead to birdies. He made 22 of them last week, along with an eagle.
The math is simple. When you’re hitting three out of every four fairways like Brown did, you’re giving yourself legitimate looks at the green with your approach shots. That’s when scoring happens.
Step 2: Commit To Hitting More Greens
This is where Brown really separated himself. He hit 62 of 72 greens in regulation, an 86.11% clip that tied for first in the entire field. Read that again. An 18-year-old kid tied for the lead in one of the most important ball-striking statistics in professional golf.
How did he do it? By keeping his ball in the fairway (see Step 1) and giving himself clean looks with mid-irons and wedges.
Your Action Item: Start tracking your greens in regulation. You don’t need a fancy app or a statistics degree. Just mark down whether you hit the green in the regulation number of strokes. Par 3s in one shot. Par 4s in two shots. Par 5s in three shots.
Once you know your baseline, set a goal to improve it by 10%. If you’re currently hitting five greens per round, aim for six. The beauty of this approach is that it forces you to think strategically about club selection and shot shape. Brown’s strokes gained approach number was positive (0.179), meaning he was better than the field average. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be on the dance floor more often.
When you hit more greens, you eliminate the need for heroic short game shots. Brown only had to scramble 10 times all week, and he got up and down 70% of the time. That’s solid, but the real story is that he rarely put himself in scrambling situations to begin with.
Step 3: Minimize Mistakes And Stay Patient
Here’s the stat that jumps off the page: Brown made only three bogeys all week. Three. In four rounds of professional golf against the best players in the world.
He also made just one double bogey. That kind of clean card doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when you play within yourself, avoid the big miss and trust that pars are never bad scores.
Your Action Item: Before your next round, decide that you’re going to play boring golf. No hero shots over water. No driver on tight holes just because you can. No aggressive pins when there’s a safe side of the green.
Brown’s performance shows us that consistency beats flash every single time. He didn’t lead the field in any single strokes gained category, but he was solid across the board. That’s how you post numbers and cash checks.
Give these three steps a try. Your scorecard will thank you.
PGA Professional Brendon Elliott is an award-winning coach and golf writer. You can check out his writing work and learn more about him by visiting BEAGOLFER.golf and OneMoreRollGolf.com. Also, check out “The Starter” now on R.org, RG.org’s partner site, each Monday.
Editor’s note: Brendon shares his nearly 30 years of experience in the game with GolfWRX readers through his ongoing tip series. He looks forward to providing valuable insights and advice to help golfers improve their game. Stay tuned for more tips!
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Josh
Mar 20, 2014 at 1:55 am
Good article, Tom.
I’ve long given up on the idea of lower lofted drivers, and I am considering the Ping G25, as I’ve heard it is super-forgiving with high launch.
Wish I could get my brother/playing partner to think likewise.
He had a great 10.5* driver that he hit well, but he claimed it went too high. He now owns two other drivers, both 9*, though one is adjustable. He gets his lower trajectory.
I don’t think he even realizes he hit further with a higher loft. Since most pros hit lower lofts (though it is slowly changing), that’s what he chooses. He should see a pro tournament in person to realize how high those drives really go.
Phat
Mar 18, 2014 at 1:22 pm
Hi Tom,
Great advice. I’m an occasional golfer (read. busy young family) and have been reading your columns with great interest, particularly in regards to launch angle and loft.
Recently I switched from a 9.5 TM driver to a 12deg 910d (set to 11.25 draw). What a difference, I’m able to consistently drive 250-275 yards now – on my damp local courses – without too much effort and keep it in the fairway more often than not.
ndabunka
Mar 16, 2014 at 11:50 pm
I am one of those that is still using an older driver (Nike Vr Pro). I bought it specifically due to the fact that is was one of the early adjustable drivers and I needed to reduce my spin rate (down from over 4K to something a bit more reasonable). I prefer an open clubface and doing so on that driver took it to about a 8-degree loft which did help reduce the spin to around the 3,400 mark. I swing around 103 and hit most fairways with driving distances between 240 and 280 with an occasional drive over that. I am a 50 year old fart who plays to a traveling 9 handicap and have always had a fairly low trajectory with a mild draw (very similar to your first example) but can also play fades as needed.
I just ordered a TM 430 SLDR TP with a gift cert I won from a recent tournament. I don’t have access to launch monitors but I do live on a par 5 and will take it out and compare it to my current driver to see if there is much real difference. One of the reasons I ordered the 10.5 version is because I understand that it can be lofted to as much as 12-degrees easily without having to buy anything else. I am hoping that this new 430 will allow me to do exactly what you have demonstrated in your graphics above. The one concern I have is that your not showing apples to apples above as the low trajectory hitter is a full 2 MPH slower than the “high ball hitter” and that may tend to skew the results a bit as the low ball driver would have had better distance on his carry if you had made the Swing Speeds equal.
Tom Stickney
Mar 17, 2014 at 9:54 am
With all things being the same the flatter ball won’t carry as far and will rely on the course conditions as to how far it will roll out in the end.
Snowman
Mar 16, 2014 at 8:18 pm
Great article… I’m hearing lot’s of abut inconsistencies in driver lofts / shaft flex (on same make/model of drivers) due to manufacturing tolerances.. So how do I solve the problem of the Driver I demo and get best launch spin numbers with is not the driver I actually get to buy?
Tom Stickney
Mar 16, 2014 at 8:24 pm
I’d suggest calling Scott Felix at Felix Clubworks in Memphis, TN and seeing when you can get an appt. In his fittings you leave with the exact club you hit! If that’s too far from you see if he knows others in the fitting world whom do the same. I’m sure there are others.
Greg
Mar 16, 2014 at 12:07 pm
And sometimes the problem isn’t wholly the club, which is hard for people to grasp the concept of.
I have a launch angle that is very low, whether the loft is 9.5 or 11.5. So a new driver isn’t the answer for me (I hit a 10 degree with a launch angle of 9.1). I work hard at the range to catch my driver on a better plane to get a better launch angle.
But for someone that grew up and still believes in a “feel” approach to the game (a swing is art not science), I do love these articles about the “numbers game”. Keep up the good work!
Tom Stickney
Mar 16, 2014 at 8:21 pm
Thanks. You’re 100% right…I always try to make my instruction a blend of art/science. Having one without the other leads to incomplete instruction.
Dave
Mar 15, 2014 at 8:20 am
A few years ago when I worked at a golf course I took two identical demo drivers out with the only difference being the loft. One was 9 and one was 10.5. Using the same model of ball for several swings the 9 degree was longer. Not by a huge margin but probably 10 yards or so. So explain that everyone who wants me to buy a new driver. (Don’t get me wrong.. I’d love to buy a new driver, just not one that’s shorter than my current one)
tom stickney
Mar 15, 2014 at 1:52 pm
Older technology necessitated lower lofts…
Dave
Mar 16, 2014 at 8:17 pm
They were Ping G5’s though so it wasn’t that long ago. That was after the trend became to go higher lofted… that’s why I tried it.
ABgolfer2
Mar 14, 2014 at 5:40 pm
I lofted down because I like to see where my ball lands then go hit it again. Had a 10.5 degree G10 and for every bomb there was a “where the F did that go?” No feel a too long in their is a bad combination.
tom stickney
Mar 15, 2014 at 1:52 pm
Not sure what you are saying but it sound like things are going well!
Roger
Mar 14, 2014 at 1:20 pm
Great info Tom, as always!
Higher loft, 70% swing, a high percentage
in the fairway…..thats the gameplan!
6 out of 7 fairways with TMXR03 10.5 driver yesterday. Golf lesson a week ago.
I listen,learn, implement the New Info From
the Expert! I have learnt a lot from Trackmn
on AOA and rollout. Super Stormy day here
in Auckland today so hope things are Just Fine where you are, cheers!
tom stickney
Mar 14, 2014 at 4:52 pm
Thank you…all the best! Love watching the All Blacks Rugby Team. Have a friend here who introduced me to them…studs! GLAD I didn’t play rugby; I would have died!
KK
Mar 13, 2014 at 9:32 pm
40 and 55 yds of roll?? What kind of fairways are these?
tom stickney
Mar 14, 2014 at 4:51 pm
Hopefully the ones you are playing as well. Seriously, the roll-out data is comprised of correlating the ball speed, launch, spin, landing angle, etc under perfectly level conditions by the Trackman…
KK
Mar 16, 2014 at 3:21 pm
The fairways I play don’t give that much roll unless it’s a significant downhill slope or a cart path. The median driving distance on the PGA Tour is about 289 with a median clubhead speed of about 112 mph. I guess the fairways they play aren’t up to snuff either?
jm
Mar 16, 2014 at 3:35 pm
i understand the launch and spin parameters but what type of fairways actually produce 40+ yards of roll.
looking at carry efficiency for barnes and maggert shows that barnes is less efficient at carry but they both average around 16-18 yards of roll.
my questions are:
if barnes had a different (more optimal spin rate) for his given launch angle would he pick up some more distance? looks like if barnes could lower his spin rate he may pick up some roll
if 12 yds does not seem like enough difference, what should the difference look like in your opinion?
Taylor Made Sucks
Mar 13, 2014 at 6:02 pm
Wow. Taylor Made is now claiming your ball will travel for “291 years”.Amazing what their technology can do. Are these the new TM “Lightspeed” drivers?
Tom Stickney
Mar 13, 2014 at 8:05 pm
This was done with my 430 sldr set at 13 degrees
John
Mar 14, 2014 at 9:31 pm
hahaha^^
Double Mocha Man
Mar 13, 2014 at 4:09 pm
Good article Tom.
I played yesterday on one of our soggy Northwest courses and absolutely smashed a drive (107mph swingspeed) at a medium trajectory about 260 yards. The ball actually backed up a foot! Never had that happen before. Many 1 foot rollouts in those conditions but never the driver backup.
I’m ready for drier, firmer fairways up here so I get what’s coming to me. Though I guess I’m better off than those in the cold, snowy northern states. At least I can play even if the shoes need a good washing after the round.
Tom Stickney
Mar 13, 2014 at 8:05 pm
Thx. You bet. Early wet season golf is tough if you are trying to run it.
Ian
Mar 13, 2014 at 7:00 am
The above article was sponsored by Taylormade Golf. Taylormade “Loft up or get left behind”. lol
Tom Stickney
Mar 13, 2014 at 10:47 am
Callaway’s alpha driver also needs to be lofted up. 🙂
Setter02
Mar 13, 2014 at 6:58 am
Good thing we still cares about what Tour Pros avg off the tee, given they are still measured whether they hit driver to a 3 iron, of what, 2 holes on the course…
Richie Hunt
Mar 13, 2014 at 9:05 am
I’ve asked the Tour about this and they told me that they measure only when the player is using a driver.
Leo
Mar 12, 2014 at 10:28 pm
How about the attack angle? What if Golfer 1 matches the attack angle of Golfer 2, wouldn’t he also increase the carry and total distance regardless of what loft of driver he plays?
Tom Stickney
Mar 13, 2014 at 10:46 am
It would still come out a touch too flat relying on roll for added distance.
Eric
Mar 12, 2014 at 3:45 pm
It’s so true that an expert with the right equipment will get it done right….yet people resist based on, what amounts to, stupidity couched as traditional type knowledge. It blows my mind that there are people out there that will pay for a club fitting and then tell the person they acknowledged as the expert in club fitting (via paying them) “no, you’re wrong.” Why get a fitting if you’re just gonna do what you want anyway? I’ve had instructor friends tell me the same thing….people come to lessons and just don’t do it and say the pro is wrong.
I know we live in an age of self-esteem and human potential (go to any bookstore and marvel at the size of the self help section) that has devolved into narcissism (e.g. the selfie….that really does sum it up), but imagine how great we’d all be if we were even a little less egotistical.
tom stickney
Mar 12, 2014 at 5:58 pm
It’s always best to keep an open mind…sometimes that’s harder than you think. I guess that’s why we were given two ears and one mouth to hopefully use accordingly. Thanks for the note
Lar
Mar 12, 2014 at 6:15 pm
It’s also because you will always have people are scientifically minded and those who are artistically minded that will think differently.
It’s not just about the Ego. Just because it’s a sport for competition, MOST people play it for FUN, lets not forget that.
tom stickney
Mar 12, 2014 at 7:32 pm
Spot on as well….