SBS Championship / PGA TOUR / January 7-10, 2010

[Yoda]

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 . . .

Thanks for your comments, Bernt. And, you're right:

It's been a long road.

A road traveled for more years, in fact, than many who read these words have lived.

For many of those years, planted seeds lay dormant. Now, they are bursting into full flower.

As they should.

[Yoda]

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."

I'll remember that!

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[Yoda]

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[O.B.Left]

Wow a 600 year old (Yoda) dog with some new tricks. Nice.

[BerntR]

Congrats Yoda.

If they owe you one, the door may be wide open.

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?

[Yoda]

Guys, make sure you click on the images above, and then click again on the 'full screen' mode. It's like you're there!

I should know!

[KevCarter]

Inside the ropes with LBG. SO FREAKING COOL!!!

Thanks YODA,
Kevin

[gmbtempe]

Very cool pictures!

[O.B.Left]

I guess Twitter is like so yesterday around here.

[bambam]

Guys, make sure you click on the images above, and then click again on the 'full screen' mode. It's like you're there!

Guys, I added a "Full Screen Slideshow" link right above the embedded slideshows to save you a couple clicks. Also, if you ever 'lose' this thread, you can find them anytime in our photo gallery.