One question while you are there. Who's shoes would you rather be in? Your own or Brian's? Or perhaps Ms Yoda? Do you feel the competitive fire or do you prefere to be on the sideline of the battle?
In my former "real" career -- -- I was always "line". To now serve as "staff" is, well, different. Doesn't keep me from enjoying the ride, of course, but it is different.
More good news is that, in every other aspect of this new career, I remain very much line. And that suits me to a "T".
Golf and life has more than a couple of things in common I guess. When everything works perfect, timing isn't an issue. But usually - timing is everything. In business and in sports.
I didn't realise the significance of you coaching Brian Gay until I read the HK biography and started to see the whole picture of TGM around at www.
I hope you and Brian and some of the others of the talents you are tutoring tremendous success through 2k10. I'll be rooting for anyone who promotes TGM this season.
Here are some photos from Steve Stricker's shoot. The same Golf Digest team does the job each year, and they work for about four hours in the afternoon. I saw them shoot Ryan Moore, Stewart Cink, Steve Stricker, Jerry Kelly and Zach Johnson. I know they did Lucas Glover, but my schedule prevented me from being there. My guess is that they did about a dozen guys.
After the player shows up -- they're coordinating schedules after his round on the nearby Plantation Course -- there's a brief discussion about what the magazine wants to see. A lightweight plastic ball is used for many of the shots, particularly those directed at the cameraman! They always advise the player to be aware that impact has much less resistance, and they should take care to avoid injury. Even with that warning, a couple of the players were really surprised at the different feel.
The crew also asks the player to describe his views on how he plays the shots they're looking to see. Then, a mini-interview is recorded that will later be transcribed and edited for the article. There are also many still photos where the player demonstrates certain key positions. Along the way, the cameraman keeps the player advised as to shirttail tucked in and bill of cap up (so their face can be seen). The hand-held camera, the flash lights and reflectors are all coordinated to produce the desired effects.
From time to time, I performed an able assist, from holding the reflectors to scampering after a few more of the light balls. And, when you see the yellow and orange alignment rods in Zach's upcoming article, guess where they got'em?
After that last assist, the Golf Digest coordinator said, "We owe you one."
Journalists & reporters love to receive good stories served at a silver platter. As long as they have the final word they'll print everything you serve them (almost)
A feature about the past, current and future state of TGM wouldn't hurt anyone - would it?
Here are some photos from Steve Stricker's shoot. The same Golf Digest team does the job each year, and they work for about four hours in the afternoon. I saw them shoot Ryan Moore, Stewart Cink, Steve Stricker, Jerry Kelly and Zach Johnson. I know they did Lucas Glover, but my schedule prevented me from being there. My guess is that they did about a dozen guys.
After the player shows up -- they're coordinating schedules after his round on the nearby Plantation Course -- there's a brief discussion about what the magazine wants to see. A lightweight plastic ball is used for many of the shots, particularly those directed at the cameraman! They always advise the player to be aware that impact has much less resistance, and they should take care to avoid injury. Even with that warning, a couple of the players were really surprised at the different feel.
The crew also asks the player to describe his views on how he plays the shots they're looking to see. Then, a mini-interview is recorded that will later be transcribed and edited for the article. There are also many still photos where the player demonstrates certain key positions. Along the way, the cameraman keeps the player advised as to shirttail tucked in and bill of cap up (so their face can be seen). The hand-held camera, the flash lights and reflectors are all coordinated to produce the desired effects.
From time to time, I performed an able assist, from holding the reflectors to scampering after a few more of the light balls. And, when you see the yellow and orange alignment rods in Zach's upcoming article, guess where they got'em?
After that last assist, the Golf Digest coordinator said, "We owe you one."
Okay, guys. See this month's (June) issue of Golf Digest (the one with Sam Snead and his great Pivot on the cover), pages 142-143.
God's alignments.
Zach Johnson's demo.
My alignment rods!
Interestingly, the article references two on-line sources for such rods. These sites add bells and whistles (logos and other such non-essentials) to the bare-boned product at a considerable premium. As we all know, you can buy them from your local hardware dealer, Home Depot or Lowe's at a fraction of the price.
But . . .
If you really want to "be like Zach" in the Golf Digest photos and use the GENUINE YODA rods (psychedelic orange and yellow), you'll need a different source. I use the non-reflective orange and yellow versions and give three to each student (two for Plane Line and one for Stance Line). I order them by the hundreds (and at the substantial quantity discounts) from:
our local pro has started selling "Tour Stix" for £16
I just tell the kids that I (to quote Yoda) "do well with my dowells"
Oh and you could pick up a hundred of them for £16!
__________________ The student senses his teacher’s steadfast belief and quiet resolve: “This is doable. It is doable by you. The pathway is there. All you need is determination and time.” And together, they make it happen.
-- I was always "line". To now serve as "staff" is, well, different. Doesn't keep me from enjoying the ride, of course, but it is different. 
Hybrid Mode
