Epic line up if there ever was one.

Maybe I'm not understanding this right, but there seems to be an ever increasing focus on the mental aspect of the game. Is it increasing or is it simply more present?

I watched a video about a guy from California, who, at 40 years old, decided it was time to test and challenge himself to become a Tour Player. A huge part of his training involved "Mental Attitude" and changing his thinking or at least trying to change his emotional approach when hitting the ball or his emotional response to having hit a poor shot.

Maybe my thinking is to old fashion, but I have always thought that a large part of having self confidence was having something to be confident about.

I swear, if you live west of Mississippi and north of Texas you'll become a mansy pansy Golfer and I'm not completely convinced about Texas anymore either. Naturally, LBG.com members excluded. :laughing9

The name of the movie was "The Back Nine". I hate doing this but I can't help showing you his library of golf books.

An Enduring Passion: *The Legends and Lore of Golf, by Jaime Diaz
The Art of Putting, by Stan Utley
The Art of the Short Game, by Stan Utley
Beyond Golf, by Larry Miller
California Golf, by George Fuller
The Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and Expert Performance, by K. Anders Ericsson, Neil Charness, Paul J. Feltovich, and Robert R. Hoffman *
Chasing the Dream, by Harry Hart III
The Elements of Scoring, by Raymond Floyd
The Flat Stick: History, Romance and Heartbreak of the Putter, by Noah Liberman
The Future of the Body, by Michael Murphy
Golf for Enlightenment, by Deepak Chopra
Golf in America: The First 100 Years; by George Peper and Editors of Golf Magazine
Golf in the Kingdom, by Michael Murphy
Golf is Not a Game of Perfect by Dr. Bob Rotella, with Bob Cullen
Golf My Way, by Jack Nicklaus
Golf’s Mental Hazards, by Alan Shapiro, PH.D.
The Golf of Your Dreams by Dr. Bob Rotella, with Bob Cullen
Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book, by Harvey Penick with Bud Shrake
The Heart of a Champion, by Bob Richards
The Impossible Art of Golf, by Alec Morrison
The Inner Game of Golf, by W. Timothy Gallway
The Legend of Bagger Vance, by Steven Pressfield
The Mental Game of Golf, by Patrick J. Cohn, PH.D.
Mind Over Golf, by Dr. Richard H. Cooper with Bill Fields
The Modern Fundamentals of Golf, by Ben Hogan
My 55 Ways to lower your score, by Jack Nicklaus
One Thousand and One Reason to Love Golf, by Hubert Pedroli and Mary Tiegreen
On The Sweetspot, by Richard Keefe
The Tao of Golf, by Leland T. Lewis
Tour Tempo, by John Novosel with John Garrity
The Way of the Shark, by Greg Norman with Donald T. Phillips
Yoga for Golfers, by Katherine Roberts

The Mental Game
 

The Mental Game in Golf has three purposes:

1. In Learning, to gain over time a crystal clear understanding of the necessary Golf Stroke Mechanics. This is the Blueprint.

2. In Practice, to translate those precision Mechanics into identifiable Feels through the conscious programming of the subconsious mind. This is the process of Building.

3. In Play, to use your imagination (born of experience) to visualize the alternative shots for the situation at hand; weigh risk against reward, particularly in the light of your own capabilities; and to choose among them wisely. Then, to employ (1) a disciplined Pre-Shot Routine (with its own set of Visualizations and Feels) that will program the Computer for its essential responsibility (Execution Control) and (2) a disciplined Post-Shot Routine that will reinforce the intended Stroke; set the stage for a successful outcome on the next Stroke; and avoid the negative psychological and physical consequences of dwelling on past mistakes. This is the End Result.

These activities combine to produce an effective, efficient Golf Stroke.

A Golf Stroke you own.

A Golf Stroke you can "turn loose and trust".

:)

"You want confidence in putting? I'll tell you how you get confidence in putting: You get confidence in putting by getting humpbacked picking the ball up out of the can."

-- Jimmy Demaret

"There is a reason why most golfers don't trust their swing. It's because their swing (including its programming) isn't trustworthy."

-- Yoda

:golfcart2:

I guess I'm in the Jimmy Demaret and Yoda School.

yep me too Daryl

Yoda's quote is golden :-) (my bold)

"There is a reason why most golfers don't trust their swing. It's because their swing (including its programming) isn't trustworthy."
-- Yoda

How to be a great putter??
 

Practice - In September I watched Tiger make 100 3-4 footers in a row from the same spot with two hand and one hand. Stevie kept picking them out of the hole and rolling them back to TW.

just wondering, Yoda, if the speakers produce transcripts of their presentations?

If you do, would it be possible to get a copy?

I would also love to read a transcript of Pia & Lynn's presentation.

I'm sure that quite a few of the others will be fantastic too but thise two really caught my eye.

Power Points
 

The PGA has asked the speakers for Power Point slides that will be incorporated into a seminar manual. Or, at a minimum, for 'bullet points' which they will use for the same purpose. To my knowledge, there are no transcripts.

If I write out my talk, I will post it here. But don't hold your breath: I've never been much good at 'coloring between the lines'.

:salut:

superb!

If its possible to get copies of the other speakers slides that would be awesome too!

The PGA gives out a seminar manual,to attendees, of the materials received from presenters. To my knowledge transcripts of individual presentations are not provided, bby the PGA. Some presenters make their transcipts available through their own web sites.

All presentations are video taped. The PGA does offer to it members an opportunity to purchase DVD's of individual presentations or the complete series, for the Teaching and Coaching Summit. These DVD's become available about 2-3 months following the Summit. The cost, if memory serves, is $30 to $35 per DVD and a discounted price for the complete series.

This years Summit has the best overall list of presenters (the line-up is heavy on the TGM side). Some I have seen before and would see again. I regret not attending. The temptation to see YODA present has me waffling on making last minute arrangements to make the trip.

My bet is that Yoda's presentation will be the hit of the T & C Summit.

Yoda, Best wishes to you an the successful reception to your professional, highly informative and vibrant presentation.

GPStyle, PM me if you are interested in DVD copies of any of the presentations. As I am planning another trip to Ireland around the time that the DVD's become available.

Michael Phillips, PGA

Arena Bound
 

Thanks, Michael. I'll give it my best shot!

:salut:

awesome stuff Sligo.

I trust we will be enjoying a few pints and a game when you are over? :salut:

If you learn to thrust it you will learn to trust it.

:headbang:

You better believe it. Maybe even a game at Ardglass, as well.

Hi Ho! Hi Ho! It's Off To Work We Go!
 

Okay, no Ardglass in Orlando, GP and Sligo , but I'm sure we can make it work.

:occasion:

All who read this, know that I will be in Orlando January 24-28. If you want to meet, we'll make something work.

Meanwhile, we're booked in our own room Thursday January 27th. First round's on me!

:shock:

If you're not already 'in', call me, and I'll make things right.

:smile:

:laughing9

you are the man
 

hi lynn,

i know you will rock the people attending the teaching and coaching summit -- like you do with everyone you are sharing your knowledge and wisdom.

i´m very happy for all of us (tgm´ers) that you spread the truth out to the world.

all the best wishes to you and lots of open mouth listeners at the summit.

michael http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/i.../laughing9.gif

you are the man
 

hi lynn,

thank you for carrying out the golfing machine to the golf world.
i know people at the coaching summit will be astonished at what you have to tell them.

it´s great for all of us tgm´ers.

i wish you good luck and lots of open mouth listeners in the audience there.

by the way; things are working out kind a nice in germany

all the best

michael

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/i.../laughing9.gif

Movin on up...
 

Lynn,
Congrats on an opportunity well deserved......remember to take breaths here and there so you don't pass out in front of all those people!!! (it'll also give the audience a chance to catch up with their note takin) :laughing9 :laughing9 :laughing9

GOOD LUCK, YOU DESERVE IT AND YOU'LL DO GREAT!!!

I am an instructor (since it opened in 1997) at the Faldo Golf Institute where the 2011 PGA Teaching and Coaching summit will be held. I included a picture of our main range where the grand stand will be constructed. Most of the presentations will be on this tee. We can’t wait for Yoda to get down here! I’ll keep you posted as we continue to get ready for the summit.http://picasaweb.google.com/davidgraham515/TeachingCoaching02?authkey=Gv1sRgCMusrOeuhvrxWQ&fe at=directlink

I was able to finagle a ticket to the event too. Planning on bringing my yellow book. Perhaps I can get Yoda to sign it.

I figure that will irritate the appropriate folks.

Autograph Party
 

Be happy to, chipingguru. Also, you're welcome to join a group of kindred souls for dinner Wednesday evening. PM me ASAP so I can add you to our reservations list.

:salut:

How did it go?
 

:sunny: :golfcart:

Check out this link and see if you can find Yoda

http://galleries.pga.com/gallery/129...view=filmstrip


The suspense is killing me .... How did it go?

Just came across this home video of Lynns presentation. Fantastic presentation by Mr Blake....... got a lot of laughs too.

Id love to get a proper video of the whole day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TpoIJ76Sto

Great find O.B.

Thank You!!!

Amazing
 

Amazing. Awesome. Wonderful. Terrific. These guys owe Lynn, as I do, big time!!!!
:notworthy :notworthy :notworthy


ICT

Patrick,

In person, Lynn will go at that pace ALL DAY LONG, and then continue through dinner and go as long as you want. So much to share, so little time. AMAZING!

Thanks again for finding this OB! Made my day!!!

Awesome - Lynn had barely enough time to catch his breathe he was going so quickly!

Reminds me of my organic professor, one of the great ones I had. Revved up, excited, wrote the book lying on the table, never referred to it. Did remember to turn the pages to keep his place. Knew his subject, anxious to transmit and wanted you to catch that excitement. Outlined the key to success. Now we need that manual or hand out and we need the video. Yoda lets make that happen. Good job and great going. Anxiously awaiting report of any other attendees.

Yoda is supposed to come to Rick Murphy's in March. Been thinking of taking two days off to go, but at that rate I would need to rest up the rest of the week!:golfcart2: Great presentation. Have heard most of the topics before but learn more every time I hear him.

Good presentation.

The Energizer Yoda
 

He keeps going and going and going.
Not only does he inform and explain, he entertains as well.
Wonderful presentation as always, Lynn.

:golfcart2:

If you have never met Lynn Blake in person, you really should take the time. His energy level and wealth of knowledge is something everyone should experience.

Nice job Lynn!

Whew! Out of breath just watching! And great as always.

Great find O.B. !

Beautiful! :thumright

Wish I had been there!!!
 

Great Job Lynn!!!

As always complexity in its simplest form!!!!

Keep making the book come alive, I hope to see you soon!!!

Todd

Whirlwind In Orlando
 

Good to hear from you, Todd. Long time no talk to. Got to get that sweet swing of yours over to Cuscowilla. It's not that far from Birmingham!

And thanks also to everyone who's posted in this thread and who has supported me in this adventure we call Lynn Blake Golf. What a great ride it's been!

I apologize for not posting more this week, but it's been a whirlwind morning to midnight ever since I arrived this past Sunday: I've either presented or taught or met with folks or nosed around the convention center every day. I do some work with BG this afternoon at the Show between his gigs with Bettinardi and Sligo, then spend most of tomorrow with him on the tee at Golden Bear Club at Keene's Point. Sunday it's teaching all day at The Faldo Institute.

Not sure where it goes from there!

:3gears:

Hopefully a long nap! :-)

Great to hear from you. We are very happy to hear you are having a great week!
:golf:
Kevin