Monthly Archives: July 2010

A Guest Blog Post From The Golf Geek: Conviction

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

Lessons from the links – 1. Conviction Not the type that follows a “guilty” verdict, but instead the virtue. Having the courage of one’s convictions is indeed laudable, but perhaps not something a casual observer would identify as a core … Continue reading →

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Alan White: Guest Blogger and Member Of Guru Nation

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

I thought I would do something different for this follow-up post on MISCONCEPTIONITIS. We have a guest poster today. Alan is one of my students that has been working hard on his game and has improved a lot. I thought I … Continue reading →

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Sticks and Stones Will Break Your Bones But Misconceptions Will Kill Your Game: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

I was giving a lesson the other day to a first time student and in the process of watching him warm-up, the commentary began at a fever pitch. He would top one or hit it thin…..”Oh, I lifted my head.” … Continue reading →

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King Louis Dominates The Open: His Classic Swing and The Red Dot

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

Louis Oosthuizen, the young South African, dominates the 2010 British Open with some steady driving and unbelievable ball striking. How about the live pro tracer that they used on the 17th, now that was cool technology. I have had some questions … Continue reading →

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GURU TV – “The Road Hole” Steep Bunker Shot

Posted on July 16, 2010 by

Here is the shot that all the players are trying to avoid this week at St. Andrews. When I used to play golf, bunker play was one of my strong suits and I enjoy teaching it as well. With a … Continue reading →

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Guru TV – “The Knockdown Shot”

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

Look for the next tip on how to escape the Road Hole Bunker…..coming soon and enjoy the Open Championship. p.s. My picks are looking pretty good so far…..Go Rory! See you on the lesson tee, Guru

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The Open Championship Preview and Predictions

Posted on July 14, 2010 by

Oh, the old course at St. Andrews. It is in the top 5 of my bucket list of places to play for sure. Not because of its lavish beauty or scenic views but because of its history. As a student … Continue reading →

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Your Golf I.Q. Part 2: How To Raise It

Posted on July 4, 2010 by

As my previous post on how to raise your golf I.Q. got a tremendous amount of feedback from my peeps from Guru Nation and Twitter, I know that you have been patiently awaiting the follow-up post. You may have found yourself … Continue reading →

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