Lunch with Leadbetter

[FL-John]

To all:

Yesterday, I was asked to play out at ChampionsGate in Orlando, FL with some of my Corporate chaps. Most are VPs on the sales/marketing side of the house. Ironically, our company has struck a deal with David Leadbetter Golf Academy to co-Market our Resorts with his name, etc, etc.

One of the guys from my company is basically a walking 'black book' of contacts from Arnold Palmer, to College Football Coaches, etc. He tells me to meet him in the grill room at ChampionsGate around 12:30. I arrive a bit late, and see most of the guys from work. I couldn't make out the fourth...it was Leadbetter. Sat and chatted about a whole slew of stuff from Ty Tryon to Wie to Mickelson's debacle, along with some other stuff.

Before teeing off, we drove to his Golf Academy range area (back side of the range) and met his first assitant Sean (or Shawn) Hogan. As we were hitting some range balls, David and Sean gave a quick looksie and offered about 5 minutes worth of advice to each of us.

Both David and Sean were extremely nice gents...now hold on, I'm still a believer in TGM and follow the teachings. Most of the advice they gave was quick tips on setup, posture, etc. Sean gave me a quick tip to get my posture better...I haven't hit a ball in over a month and wound in my slouched/bent over ugly looking posture. After hitting the first ball in the new, very awkward feeling posture, I proceeded to hit a beautiful high fluffy hosel. Not a complete hosel rocket, but everyone new what happened. I turned to Sean and said, "I hope you aren't teaching Michelle and Ernie the same things!". He laughed as did David.

Anyway, don't really follow his teachings but he was a good guy. By the way, I did ask about his knowledge of Homer and he said, "Very smart guy!"