Sorry that I did not post last night, I got home late and after my son's school awards show I was tired.
Tuesday and Wednesday is really when everything happens out here. Tuesday is the only day here with no Pro-Am scheduled and most practicing is done. All of the Manufacturers are lined up and players are testing out the latest equipment and making any necessary changes.
I played the front 9 solo but was with Chris and Augie. I played pretty well and felt very good about my game. On the back 9 I was joined by Y.E. Yang.
After a great lunch we went back to the range to work out a few things that I felt were out of synch. I have a tendency to create to much right wrist bend on the takeaway and I can get steep and shut which disrupts my rhythm. I usually do not like to look at my swing this close to an event but Lynn and Steve Ferguson had their system set up so I decided to take a peek.
My thoughts were confirmed and it was an easy fix from there. I have to maintain a much firmer right wrist from takeaway to the top. I feel a definite RFT and "fanning". I know it is actually turning and cocking of the left wrist but it is MY FEEL. Anyway I started hitting it much better and was ready for some more practice on Wednesday.
Wednesday is Pro-Am day so no other rounds may be played. All of those players not in the Pro-Am are diligently working on their games, as was I. I had several great sessions today, working on all aspects of the game in a very relaxed manner. I am confident in my ball striking and my short game feels very solid as well.
This has been a dream week for me and I could definitely get used to this lifestyle, as could my wife. she got to do a "spa day" today with some of the other Tour wives and she really had a great time. The food here is outstanding and the players are really not wanting for anything. These are the best players in the world and are treated as such. They all have worked very hard to be where they are and are deserving of the "spoils".
I will post a summary to the week but now I must get ready for the 1st round. My family is coming in from out of town tonight and will be on hand along with some other friends from around town. As always you can follow the round on pgatour.com.
Before the round I have to thank Chris, Augie, and Lynn for all of their help and encouragement this week. Golf is an individual sport but you must have a team to be successful. I have a great team with me so now it is up to me to do my part. I can't wait for the challenge and all of the fun we will have.
Great read, Jeff. Thanks for giving us new perspective with your posts. With everything going on for you right now (which must be nearly overwhelming), your time is valuable and we appreciate that you've shared some of it with us.
Golfgnome and I are ready. We had a great session today. Really fine tuned the feel he needs. It will be nice to step up on the first tee and focus on fairways and greens. Anything feels funny, we know what the feel and look should be to get back on track.
Jeff said his goal is to try and lead the field in GIR this week. If he can do that it will be a fun 4 days. The weather forecast for Thursday does not look very good right now. Thursday could be a trying day for patience. May not start on time, could have a couple of stop and wait periods. But if you have to sit and around and wait, who better to pass the time with, Golfgnome and Tommy "Two Gloves" Gainey, one of our playing competitors.
Too cool Jeff, looking forward to living vicariously through you the rest of the week. Go get 'em
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"In my experience, if you stay with the essentials you WILL build a repeatable swing undoubtedly. If you can master the Imperatives you have a champion" (Vikram).
The reason you can't sustain the lag is because you are so eager to make the club move fast (a reaction to the intent of "hitting it far"). So on a full shot you throw it away too early, which doesn't happen for your short chip. (bts)
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