Heading to Laurel Valley tomorrow!

[dcg1952]

Looks like the weather is supposed to be OK tomorrow (Sunday) so I'm going to hit the Senior PGA Championship final round at Laurel Valley. I had the honor to play there a few years ago and it remains the most incredible course I have ever played. I have played Oakmont twice and a few other courses the tour plays on , but this place is wonderful. If you gave me the money and put Oakmont and Laurel Valley within a few miles of my house I would join Laurel Valley in a heartbeat. Now that I have some basic TGM knowledge on board I'm looking forward to viewing some swings close-up. Want to check out Larry Nelson and REALLY want to see Dana Quigley---looks like a protype hitter. Any other hitters on the Senior Tour I should watch??? Any bags you want me to peek in and check equipment?? Let me know by 11pm tonight and I'll do my best!!

Stay healthy everybody. Dr Dave

Consulting: if you're not a part of the solution , there's good money to be made in prolonging the problem

[Theodan]

(snip)
Want to check out Larry Nelson and REALLY want to see Dana Quigley---looks like a protype hitter.
(snip)

Consulting: if you're not a part of the solution , there's good money to be made in prolonging the problem

re: Consulting "I resemble that remark".

They had DQ's swing on the broadcast network. He holds the bent right/left flat wrist FOREVER. All the player/analyst said was "That's unusual..... I guess he can hit the ball low when he wants to."

Have a super day!

Charlie

[dcg1952]

Well, the tournament was interesting. Incredible setting. Larry Nelson really crosses the line at the top, but a very well-balanced swing. In fact, all of these guys have great rhythm--nobody jumps at the ball like I occasionally do. Larry also hit a few shots and then was looking at his right hand and then trying to make a fist. Appeared to have injured it so will wait and see if he takes any time off. I'm sure you all read about Inman's infamous 18th hole experience---par 5---he took a 15. Spun 3 shots off the green into the water and then 2 shanks. It wasn't pretty.
Dana Quigley has a great compact hitting stroke. And he doesn't take any time at all to set up and hit. Several times he hit while people were applauding a shot just hit by one of his playing partners. The ultimate example of "ready golf."
Always interesting to see someone with a Titleist cap and driver headcover pull out a Cleveland driver! Saw a few examples of that.
Peter Jacobsen "gets it." Even while playing he talks to the crowd around him or when leaving a green and heading to the next tee. He's figured out that the fans appreciate seeing a players personality as well as their golf skills.
As I went past one tee box I watched Graham Marsh--sets up at impact fix and used a hitting stroke. Quigley is a hitter but didn't seem to set up at impact fix.
Overall a great day. These guys really compress the ball and nobody overaccelerates--I guess thats why they are on to the next tour stop and I'm sitting here at the computer! Later kids. Dave

[6bmike]

Sounds like a great day.

You do not have to set up at Impact Fix to be a "Hitter." Impact fix is something that can be found in warm ups before a round and for most advanced/Pro golfers, Impact Fix has been well established. I use Impact Fix several times during a round as a double check and when I practice.
BUT.. a “Hitter” can set up in adjusted address with a “Hitters” hand position- a straight left wrist and bent right wrist.

[Yoda]

Larry also hit a few shots and then was looking at his right hand and then trying to make a fist. Appeared to have injured it so will wait and see if he takes any time off.

Larry injured his right wrist last year and apparently is still having problems with it. I asked him a few months ago if it could have been caused by the stress of keeping it Bent through Impact. His response?

"I hope not."

[dcg1952]

6bmike,
I wasn't implying hitters had to set up at impact fix---just pointing out the difference between these 2 guys. Graham Marsh sets up like Ted Fort does (and I'm trying to copy!)----Quigley sets up with adjusted address. Sorry for the confusion. Dave

[6bmike]

6bmike,
I wasn't implying hitters had to set up at impact fix---just pointing out the difference between these 2 guys. Graham Marsh sets up like Ted Fort does (and I'm trying to copy!)----Quigley sets up with adjusted address. Sorry for the confusion. Dave

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