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Originally Posted by rockford35 I'm a big fan of this program on the Golf Channel. They take various golfers and put them on to illustrate in their words how the game is played.
Today I watched the Laura Davies show. This woman can really talk like a human being when it comes to golf.
A line that she said that particularily caught my attention was this:
"Many pros and instructors out there will probably hate me for this, but the best way to do well in this game is to know your own swing. Never mind where your hips and hands should be at such and such a point. It's all about knowing your own swing."
I've touched on this a little in The Master's thread about the Mental Game. I really believe that knowing your own swing is the key to success in golf. Trying to mimic someone is the worst advice you can give. "Try and swing like Ernie or Tiger. It'll help your game." Sure, if you're 6'2" and have a swing speed of 120mph. But none of us are. We just need to learn to be ourselves and the game will become easier.
I'm not saying that this is easy. And Ms. Davies reiterated this point. This is a tough game in itself, and trying a thousand different things instead of playing within your strengths will never get you there.
Good show today. Like I said, she speaks like a human being, not like a textbook.
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She is also a good commentator she has been on course commentator at the open 2 years in a row.
I agree and disagree with this point the reason for this is because I was watching butch hamrons DVD and he says a good thing to do is to copy all the pro's he is Teh best instructor in the world and he can't be that wrong.
When you say knowing your own siwng that is so important "all good players can feel the club head during the swing I mean wether it is open or closed obviously.
Also text books are always right, that AJ bonar crap is crap I think that nowadays with equipment you can get away with strong grips and poorer swins but it is about having good mechanics.