The results of the class at St. Augustine
 

At the crack of dawn I put staging up to get ready to paint one of the big windows on the house. I washed everything with bleach to get rid of the mildew. While it was drying I decided to play golf.

I went to Longhi's Executive course in Southwich Messachusetts a beautiful place. 13 holes, three par 4 and the remaining par 3's.

Things were going well. I parred 2, birdied one and ...... a hole in one .... on the 130 yard eighth. I used my 5 iron, half swing, straight as an arrow into the sun. I saw it bounce very straight and when I walked to the hole there it was. WOW!
The clubs are custom ( I have a custom club shop) Golfsmith Fire Forged irons. The ball was a Pinnacle Gold that I had found in the woods. It has a logo on it that I can't figure out. I was using all the principles that Lynn went over during the St. Augustine class.

I can't tell you what The Golfing Machine has meant to me. I constantly go over my notes and the video of the classes. Everytime I do that I either find something new or I am looking and understanding differently an old item. What a gold mine of information.

Oh well, the window has dried out, I guess I have to go out and start painting. Lynn, I owe you one.... Thanks

"Ace is wild"
 

Jim,

Congratulations on reaching a new Pinnacle with an old Pinnacle.

Friends Helping Friends
 

And St. Augustine, Jim -- the PGA TOUR Academy workshop -- was only one year ago last April (2004). My personal 'coming out' party with many thanks to Chuck Evans and Randy Sparks for helping make that happen. I'll never forget meeting you that first Friday morning at the Slammer and Squire breakfast. And then your 'Hands Controlled Shoulder Turn' demo for the class during our first session. Joy all 'round!

Thank you for posting.

Thank you for hangin' in there as you reconstructed your Golf Stroke.

Most of all...

Thank you for being my friend.

And Then There Were Three
 

And as we enjoy this little cyber-reunion, Bob, it seems to me that you've been doing some work yourself...

As in, from a double-digit handicap pre-St. Augustine to a 73 just recently.

From not being able to hit the green with a pitching wedge...

To being...

Downright dangerous.

Fun!

St. A Reunion
 

Jim,

That is awesome! Congratulations!

Congrats to you too, Bobby, on the 73. That is also awesome!

Geez, one guy from St. A has an ace, another shot a +1...I've never done any of those things. I guess I need to get away from the car and play some G.O.L.F.--I obviously have some catching up to do.

Workin' And Waitin'
 

Hang in there, Duffy. Your day will come!

Ace
 

Jim

Congratulations .... :!:

Return Of The Jedi
 

Another St. Augustine alumni checks in. Good to hear from you, Doug! You've made quite a bit of progress since those 'early days' yourself, have you not?

Nice work everyone!

Good to hear from you all again.

I'm not playing much at this time but am able to practice on a regular basis. I am the difference in feel between hitting and swinging. One of these days I'll decide which one is best. :?

ldeit

My swing has become so in tune this season, I feel as though I can not pick up a club for 3 months and it'll all still "be there." After some flip-flopping between Hitting and Swinging, I think I've settled on Swinging.

Right forearm lagging clubhead takeaway...

Catch and load the lag at the top...

Crank right shoulder downplane...

Whirl back, whirl through, automatic throwout...

:)