Comments on: "Why golf is more art than science" http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/science-or-art/ 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: Cameron Strachan http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/science-or-art/comment-page-1/#comment-177 Cameron Strachan Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:40:38 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=475#comment-177 Hey David, It's quite funny that you can't spell :) Keep up the good work and keep striving to automate your game. I think Tiger's short game is the best part of his game (maybe behind his ability to play instinctively) and his putting is always superb. I'll talk to you soon. Cameron Hey David,

It’s quite funny that you can’t spell :)

Keep up the good work and keep striving to automate your game.

I think Tiger’s short game is the best part of his game (maybe behind his ability to play instinctively) and his putting is always superb.

I’ll talk to you soon.

Cameron

]]> By: David Pryde http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/science-or-art/comment-page-1/#comment-176 David Pryde Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:19:02 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=475#comment-176 Cameron, Thanks for correcting my approach to the swing and thanks for not correcting my spelling ( 'write' not 'right' above! ). It is clear from watching RA and the others that the short game is vital for scoring as they can all 'get' it up to the green with little problem and, of course, Tiger's short game has saved him many times when his long game has been off. Short game practice is ok but taking it to the course is a different story for most of us. I have found that going automatically is so much better when you do it properly and not half-heartedly. The beauty of it is that it removes the fear factor because you are not focussed on the outcome. I cannot imagine doing it any other way now that I have been at it for ~4 weeks. Also it does not stop me exploring the swing provided it is not when I am playing - mind you it is hard to stop this while hitting so I need to keep at it. So thanks for your insight, David Pryde Cameron,
Thanks for correcting my approach to the swing and thanks for not correcting my spelling ( ‘write’ not ‘right’ above! ).
It is clear from watching RA and the others that the short game is vital for scoring as they can all ‘get’ it up to the green with little problem and, of course, Tiger’s short game has saved him many times when his long game has been off.
Short game practice is ok but taking it to the course is a different story for most of us. I have found that going automatically is so much better when you do it properly and not half-heartedly. The beauty of it is that it removes the fear factor because you are not focussed on the outcome.
I cannot imagine doing it any other way now that I have been at it for ~4 weeks.
Also it does not stop me exploring the swing provided it is not when I am playing – mind you it is hard to stop this while hitting so I need to keep at it.
So thanks for your insight,
David Pryde

]]> By: Cameron Strachan http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/science-or-art/comment-page-1/#comment-178 Cameron Strachan Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:55:00 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=475#comment-178 Good post David. It still amazes me why these guys spend so much time on their golf swing. I don't think Allenby could hit the ball much better and even if he did he would need to chip and putt well to take advantage. The golf swing fix mentality is deeply ingrained but something that I believe holds back many golfers, including Robert Allenby. I've been asked a few times what I would do to help someone like RA. Here's what I do; Help him return to that free flowing and carefree game he owned when he first came onto the scene. He was so natural and probably close to the perfect golfer. He was a great putter too. He might just win a major one day when he thinks he's past his best but allows that natural talent to shine through. Let's hope so. Good post David.

It still amazes me why these guys spend so much time on their golf swing. I don’t think Allenby could hit the ball much better and even if he did he would need to chip and putt well to take advantage.

The golf swing fix mentality is deeply ingrained but something that I believe holds back many golfers, including Robert Allenby. I’ve been asked a few times what I would do to help someone like RA. Here’s what I do;

Help him return to that free flowing and carefree game he owned when he first came onto the scene. He was so natural and probably close to the perfect golfer. He was a great putter too.

He might just win a major one day when he thinks he’s past his best but allows that natural talent to shine through. Let’s hope so.

]]> By: David Pryde http://www.cameronstrachan.com/golf-instruction/science-or-art/comment-page-1/#comment-179 David Pryde Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:35:33 +0000 http://cameronsgolfblog.com/?p=475#comment-179 Robert Allenby's comments in today's ( Sunday 28) age sports section are most appropriate re your comments above and I am wondering if you right his material! He needs your approach for his putting too. Cheers, David Pryde Robert Allenby’s comments in today’s ( Sunday 28) age sports section
are most appropriate re your comments above and I am wondering if you right his material!
He needs your approach for his putting too.
Cheers,
David Pryde

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