Re: "Swing Like a Pro" and Golf Lessons

Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 08:36:02 -0700
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On 23 May 2003 05:31:15 -0700, email-address-deleted (Larry Bud)
wrote:
>Just got "Swing Like A Pro" the other day after years of discussion on
>this site. About half way through, although I haven't done any of the
>drills (plan to go back later).
>
>The question I have is, for those of you following this book AND
>taking lessons from your local pro, what do you do if the information
>from SLAP and your teacher contradict? One example is how SLAP
>talks about being a bit open in your shoulders, whereas my teacher
>wants the shoulders square at address.
SLAP is correct, but unnecessarily complicates the golf swing-- I
think most beginners will be overwhelmed by trying to break their
swing down into component parts. You will spend months working on
only your full swing-- and there is a lot more to golf scoring than
that. The SLAP stuff is simply not necessary in order to function all
the way down to the scratch level. You don't need a hip bump, you
don't need a weight shift, you don't need a "transition," etc. etc.
I suggest you get Faldo's book, "A Swing for Life." It is simple, you
can do it like he does from day one. Take a wide stance, keep both
knees stable, both heels down, and turn and swing. Then work on your
short game.
Definitely take a lesson from a PGA pro. Most PGA pros teach FALDO's
simple method to beginners-- and advanced players too. However, if
your guy seems not to be teaching such simplicity, insist on that, get
your money's worth.
Larry