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TGGS
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 Posted - 03/18/2008 : 10:57:32
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I wouldn't say I have one teacher. I have studied the short game for years, have played with and followed many of the best players in the world. I have patterned my teachings off what I consider the best and most effective methods in the short game - and to be honest, what makes sense to me and what I feel my students can perform.
For example, I love Dave Pelz's research and stats he did with with the short game - I have taken those and extrapolated out to all handicaps and all levels - for everyone. But, his wedge "clock" scoring is extremely difficult and requires a "non-hinging" non-leverage type grip. Too difficult for most and something I don't recommend practicing - even his price pupil - Tom Kite says he doesn't use the "3rd Grip" method.
I think Tiger's putting is 2nd to none and have followed much of his practice routines and techniques/drills he has used for years. Whether I was watching him and playing with him in the US Amateurs (watched him use the string drills, T on the ball, etc..) or now watching his "improved" putting stroke - he is a great model to follow in putting.
I have a friend named Tracey Phillips (PGA from Tulsa, OK) who Harvey Penick considered to have one of the best short games ever - Harvey wrote about him in his "Little Green Book". I have played 100s of rounds of golf with Tracey and have talked to him 1,000s of times about the short game - I use some of "his" techniques when it comes to chipping...
Nick Westlock (aka "Nick the Wedge") was probably the best wedge player ever - like Moe, many never heard of him - I like to use his mid to long wedge techniques - especially in the wedge charting area.
Anyway - these are a few - try to use the best of the best and determine what makes sense to myself and my students. That is what I focus on.
Tim Graves, PGA
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Tim, who is your mentor?
Posted - 03/18/2008 : 10:40:40
