Warren Dyer
June 9, 2007

This is an e-mail that we received from, Warren Dyer. CONGRATULATIONS, Warren! “As you know, I have just completed another school with Jim and Bird Golf. As you and Jim are well aware, I am not much for practicing with the exception to the week I spend with Jim which is enough to hold me over through the short golf season in Alberta. I have just reached ANOTHER milestone; my first round under 80! I shot a 78 on par 72 course measuring 6400 yards. In building my "model", Jim has stuck to the plan of working on one skill at a time and this year’s focus was on starting down with the hips and releasing the club. The reason this needs to be mentioned is because when I actually get these two skills right I can hit the ball a ton (metric). The golf course I played is called the Nursery and is a very gimmicky course with a lot of doglegs left and right. With my new found talent to actually get some trajectory on my drives I was able to take a short cut over the trees leaving me a wedge into most greens and even chipping on a couple. The second revelation is my understanding of the Double Connexion, that I am a "Driver" and I play my best when I am scrambling. Without this eye opener, I would not have been as aggressive and perhaps would have shot in the mid 80’s, driving home thinking….."if only"!!!!

One thing is for sure, to Jim and yourself I owe, my short game (saves me; so many times) which is a necessity with my aggressive play. Combined with the "mental strength", Clear Key, has given me on the course, it takes a lot to get me off how I play. Recognizing "how I should play" is one of the biggest reasons I have been able to drop my average score from 110+ to low 80’s and now into the 70's. To some people this may not seem that impressive, but for a guy that loves the game but does not get to play that often and practices even less, this is great!”

Warren Dyer
Calgary, Canada

Note from Carey Mumford:
As Ed Sullivan would have said, “Really good shew, there” Warren. Glad to see there is a Driver willing to consistently stick with the clear keys. Glad to see you are on a steady diet of getting better as you go. No doubt you are taking pleasure and enjoyment from the game as never before, too.

Cheers,
Carey (keygolf)

Chris Harwood
May 31, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS! To Chris Harwood. Chris, who is in his Junior Year of High School in Indiana, just recorded a personal best and shot an even par, 36, in a match against their arch-rival, Bishop Chatard. Chris has made huge strides with his game and we think that he is going to become a very a very fine player. Keep up the great work, Chris!

May 23, 2007

While not a hole in one — Lee would have been impressed to see me make a 30 foot putt to save par this past weekend. He’ll remember that putting was my weakness in early March when I came to Wild Horse Pass. Now, I find myself saying, “Lee would have liked that putt”, or “Lee would have fussed at me about that one”. If he could have seen my long stoke, measured tempo, and the ball roll into the cup on Saturday he just might have graduated me!!

Brian Glines
May 23, 2007

The following is an exerpt from the Journal Times in Wisconsin. The young man being highlighted, Brian Glines, is a student of Jim Samsing’s. Brian has made some huge leaps with his golf game in the past two years and has the potential to become a very fine player. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK, Brian!

CRUSADER INVITATIONAL: Brian Glines of Prairie battled the wind and a highly-competitive field at Broadlands Golf Course. Glines, a junior, shot a 3-over-par 75 to place second overall in the 10-team event. Glines was at even par with four holes to play. He finished his round with three bogies.
"It's kind of an open course and the wind can affect your play," Prairie coach Kevin Will said. "But Brian did a good job with that and played really well." Brian's performance helped Prairie finish fifth with a 339 total. Host Catholic Memorial was first at 311, followed by Pius XI at 322 and Marquette at 332. St. Catherine's finished seventh at 345. The Angels' top golfer was Brandon Pana, who shot an 83. Teammate Max Oakes shot an 86.

UPDATE: May 23
More conratulations are in order for Brian as he has qualified (individually) for the Wisconsin High School State Championships.