Comments on: The Automatic Puzzle http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/automatic-puzzle/ Golf lessons, teachings and insight that makes golf improvement as simple as riding a bike or throwing a ball Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:01:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Tiger Woods is not a perfect golfer — Frustrated with your inconsistent golf game? http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/automatic-puzzle/comment-page-1/#comment-842 Tiger Woods is not a perfect golfer — Frustrated with your inconsistent golf game? Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:36:16 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=1287#comment-842 [...] Woods plays golf automatically. And it’s this ability that separates him from the pack. Here’s a few [...] [...] Woods plays golf automatically. And it’s this ability that separates him from the pack. Here’s a few [...]

]]> By: Theresa http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/automatic-puzzle/comment-page-1/#comment-841 Theresa Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:19:20 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=1287#comment-841 Hi Cameron Well lack of brilliant weather I did get in two rounds and played an enjoyable round the first one and an almost wow!! round the second , I am so pleased that I signed up to your e-mails and of course I also owe it to Matthew the pro I had lessons with to teach me the techniques that I have , will let you know later after a few more rounds how I get on . But I really feel I am on Auto Pilot most of the time now in my golf, thanks to you . Regards Theresa Hi Cameron

Well lack of brilliant weather I did get in two rounds and played an enjoyable round the first one and an almost wow!! round the second , I am so pleased that I signed up to your e-mails and of course I also owe it to Matthew the pro I had lessons with to teach me the techniques that I have , will let you know later after a few more rounds how I get on . But I really feel I am on Auto Pilot most of the time now in my golf, thanks to you .

Regards
Theresa

]]> By: Cameron Strachan http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/automatic-puzzle/comment-page-1/#comment-715 Cameron Strachan Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:34:15 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=1287#comment-715 @Steve: This is why we can't buy a better golf game. You need to have the courage to swing the club freely and naturally. This is easy to do in practice but much harder to do on the first tee onwards. It's also why I think automatic golf is more important than any other golf skill or piece of equipment. Cameron @Steve: This is why we can’t buy a better golf game. You need to have the courage to swing the club freely and naturally. This is easy to do in practice but much harder to do on the first tee onwards.

It’s also why I think automatic golf is more important than any other golf skill or piece of equipment.

Cameron

]]> By: Steve at the gents club http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/automatic-puzzle/comment-page-1/#comment-714 Steve at the gents club Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:04:54 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=1287#comment-714 Relaxing as steady says is a good attitude to take on board but as in every sport when it comes to competing it is very difficult. Relaxing as steady says is a good attitude to take on board but as in every sport when it comes to competing it is very difficult.

]]> By: Golf Swing Genius http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/automatic-puzzle/comment-page-1/#comment-706 Golf Swing Genius Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:27:45 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=1287#comment-706 Well said, I believe it's very important to learn the swing correctly and take your time so it then can become automatic but very effective. As a golf instructor, I often teach people to focus on technique while they are learning something new, but then shift gears and become more feel oriented when they get out on the golf course. Well said, I believe it’s very important to learn the swing correctly and take your time so it then can become automatic but very effective. As a golf instructor, I often teach people to focus on technique while they are learning something new, but then shift gears and become more feel oriented when they get out on the golf course.

]]> By: Steady http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/automatic-puzzle/comment-page-1/#comment-713 Steady Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:27:39 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=1287#comment-713 Hi Gregor, Playing automatic golf is about attitude. You get behind your ball, decide on what you are going to do, ( with in your limits) and count sing a song whatever you choose to do walk to your ball while doing this get set and pull the trigger. What you are doing will make you uncomfortable because you are not use to it. I eventually had to admit that I know I'm going to play poor shot occasionally. Sometimes I play a great shot with a crappy result. But my attitude to accepting the good with the bad has got a lot to do with me realise you cant play perfrect golf. Try not to force or make yourself do something that is not natural. By that I mean be worried and concerned about things such as alignment, grip etc. Do these really help your score. Focus on relaxing, playing golf and let go. I hope this helped. Cheers Steady Hi Gregor,
Playing automatic golf is about attitude. You get behind your ball, decide on what you are going to do, ( with in your limits) and count sing a song whatever you choose to do walk to your ball while doing this get set and pull the trigger.
What you are doing will make you uncomfortable because you are not use to it. I eventually had to admit that I know I’m going to play poor shot occasionally. Sometimes I play a great shot with a crappy result. But my attitude to accepting the good with the bad has got a lot to do with me realise you cant play perfrect golf.
Try not to force or make yourself do something that is not natural. By that I mean be worried and concerned about things such as alignment, grip etc. Do these really help your score. Focus on relaxing, playing golf and let go.
I hope this helped.
Cheers Steady

]]> By: Gregor http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/automatic-puzzle/comment-page-1/#comment-705 Gregor Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:29:36 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=1287#comment-705 Steady, I thought previously that what I was doing was correct, but it is actually quite uncomfortable to keep going until the ball is down the fairway. My play was very erratic to say the least. I had some very poor shots even by my standards, but I also had some great shots. I didn't count my score but it wasn't good. More practice of the process required! Gregor Steady,
I thought previously that what I was doing was correct, but it is actually quite uncomfortable to keep going until the ball is down the fairway. My play was very erratic to say the least. I had some very poor shots even by my standards, but I also had some great shots. I didn’t count my score but it wasn’t good. More practice of the process required!
Gregor

]]> By: Steady http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/automatic-puzzle/comment-page-1/#comment-712 Steady Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:59:01 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=1287#comment-712 Hi Gregor, spot on. It takes discipline. However the results are worth it. The biggest change you have to make is your attitude. Relax and play. Go through your routine relax , play your shot and repeat. You just may shock yourself at how well you can really play the great game of golf. Let me know how you go next time you play. Cheers Steady Hi Gregor,
spot on. It takes discipline. However the results are worth it. The biggest change you have to make is your attitude. Relax and play. Go through your routine relax , play your shot and repeat. You just may shock yourself at how well you can really play the great game of golf.
Let me know how you go next time you play.
Cheers Steady

]]> By: Gregor http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/automatic-puzzle/comment-page-1/#comment-711 Gregor Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:09:14 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=1287#comment-711 Steady, a few times on my last game, my playing partners were talking as I walked up to the ball. It was a game between friends so that didn't bother me, but I did make the point of starting my routine again. I think you have answered the question about when the count should finish by saying that you are still counting when the ball is going down the fairway. I have found that the longer I distract myself, the better the result. Obviously there is still work to be done on managing to do the same on every shot. Gregor Steady,
a few times on my last game, my playing partners were talking as I walked up to the ball. It was a game between friends so that didn’t bother me, but I did make the point of starting my routine again.
I think you have answered the question about when the count should finish by saying that you are still counting when the ball is going down the fairway. I have found that the longer I distract myself, the better the result. Obviously there is still work to be done on managing to do the same on every shot.
Gregor

]]> By: Steady http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/automatic-puzzle/comment-page-1/#comment-710 Steady Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:16:35 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=1287#comment-710 Hi Gregor, I don't know if you are controlling your swing when you stop counting. I'm a counter and when I'm still counting when the ball is in the air I know I've played the best shot I can automatically. Basically if you aren't comfortable over the ball don't pull the trigger. Interuptions, distractions by you or other players upset your natural way of playing.Back away and start again. It takes guts and discipline to start your routine over. I'ts a bit like do I mark my ball 2 feet from the hole,if I'm near the line of a partners putt or get my self into an awkward position , position my feet in a broad/narrow way and try and putt, hopefully not missing. I always now mark my ball, walk away and not put myself in a position where I'm not comfortable. Why? Because I've misssed too many 2 footers worrying about treading on another players Line. My head was not right, therefore I missed the putt. PLay comfortably and automaticcaly will give yourself oppurtunity to PLay at your optimum. I hope this helps. Steady Hi Gregor,
I don’t know if you are controlling your swing when you stop counting. I’m a counter and when I’m still counting when the ball is in the air I know I’ve played the best shot I can automatically.
Basically if you aren’t comfortable over the ball don’t pull the trigger. Interuptions, distractions by you or other players upset your natural way of playing.Back away and start again. It takes guts and discipline to start your routine over.
I’ts a bit like do I mark my ball 2 feet from the hole,if I’m near the line of a partners putt or get my self into an awkward position , position my feet in a broad/narrow way and try and putt, hopefully not missing.
I always now mark my ball, walk away and not put myself in a position where I’m not comfortable. Why?
Because I’ve misssed too many 2 footers worrying about treading on another players Line. My head was not right, therefore I missed the putt. PLay comfortably and automaticcaly will give yourself oppurtunity to PLay at your optimum.
I hope this helps.
Steady

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