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July 9, 2007
It’s not …..
Whether you win or lose; but how you play the game. One of my golf heroes, showed his mortality, yesterday. Tom Watson had the US Senior Open in his grasp until the 11th. hole at Whistling Straights, where he made a double bogey-7, and then folded like a house of cards. It was hard to […]
July 1, 2007
Youth is served
There were 25 teenagers at the US Women’s Open at Pine Needles. 25. Including, 12 year old Alexis Thompson, who played well but did not make the cut. 12 years old; WOW. To have qualified at that age is a remarkable achievement. Let’s hope that Alexis gets to enjoy her life as a teenager (and […]
July 1, 2007
Sandy Cable
Learning. The art of improvement is always a "process". This is one person's story and it is remarkable. We first met Sandy Cable five years ago. She had, for almost 20 years, labored, at trying to play golf. The lowest score that Sandy had ever shot was 128. Our school was going to be her last attempt at improving.
June 24, 2007
A Star is born
This wonderful account comes to us from one of our fantastic students; Andrea Bodnar. Andrea recently played in the Pro-Am for the Canadian Skins game in which, John Daly, Retief Goosen, Stephen Ames, Geoff Ogilvy and Colin Montgomerie participated. Andrea has made huge strides with her game (she has worked with both Tim Peightal and […]
June 24, 2007
George Yost
CONGRATULATIONS TO; George Yost! George, an 8 handicapper (but not for much longer!). In his words: “Wanted to drop you a line and let you know I am playing so well this year, I can’t believe it! I just finished the second sub per round I ever played. I shot 70 at Red Rocks CC., […]
June 21, 2007
Golf Speak
Golf gives us some of the wittiest phrases and terminology. Today’s blog would like to compile a list of your favorites. To start the proceedings, here a few favorites: “Dew Sweepers”. Phrase used to describe players teeing off first on the weekend in tournaments (usually players who are happy to have made the cut, but […]
June 17, 2007
Lucky #13
I watched the best ball striking round of golf that I have ever seen, yesterday, during the third round of the US Open. Tiger hit the first seventeen greens in regulation; at the US Open. At Oakmont. You are just not supposed to do that. Tiger shot 69, but it could have been so much […]
June 12, 2007
The Majors
As the Men’s US Open approaches, we thought it might be interesting to find out which of the four Men’s Major Championships is your favorite? The Masters. Always the signal that the golf year has begun. When the TV cameras wind their way up Magnolia Lane and then pan to Amen corner, complete with the […]
June 9, 2007
Equipment maintenance
Taking care of your equipment is an important part of playing your best golf. Here are some tips: GRIPS. Perhaps the most important part of your equipment is the handle; and its immediate relationship with your hands. Invariably, we see people who need new grips. Why are your grips so important? If a grip becomes […]
June 9, 2007
Warren Dyer
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 […]
June 5, 2007
Golf History
Golf originated in the 1500’s, in Scotland. It’s popularity grew so much that it became outlawed by 1570, because too many people were playing golf and were not practicing their archery! Today’s blog wants to find out other interesting facts about the history of our grand pursuit. Did you know, for instance, that Mary, Queen […]
June 1, 2007
Nicknames
Over the years, there have been several great golf nicknames. Some personal favorites are: 1. “Champagne” Tony Lema. Lema, who was tragically killed in a plane accident at the height of his career was someone who loved life and lived it to the very fullest. 2. “The Squire”; Gene Sarazen. The first man to win […]
