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About Rolf

Rolf is an Avid golfer who, at the age of 71, suddenly lowered his score by 8 strokes in a month by applying the principles in this book. He has a PhD specializing in systems thinking which led to the dynamics considered in this book.

This is crucial:

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Rolf

DON”T change from the outside (mechanics) DO develop from the inside (feel)

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Mechanics vs. feel

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Rolf

When we try to perform golf mechanics, we try to add something to our swing that is not a natural part of it now. When we work on feel, we start with the swing we have and simply improve it. … Continue reading →

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Think about this!

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Rolf

When we try to perform golf mechanics, we try to add something to our swing that is not now a natural part of it. On the other hand when we work on “feel”, we start with the swing we have … Continue reading →

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Tiger mostly ignores the mechanics

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Rolf

In Fortune Magazine (July 6,2009) Tiger Woods explains that his father told him to figure out how to hit a golf ball. “He’d shrug and say ‘figure to how to do it.’ He didn’t position my arm, adjust my feet, … Continue reading →

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Tiger and Shawn Foley

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Rolf

Shawn Foley will fix Tiger’s swing. ‘In fact he already has. At the Barkleys Tiger hit almost every fairway and green in regulation. Only his short game suffered. But his swing was virtually perfect. Shawn emphasizes feel instead of mechanics, … Continue reading →

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more on golf mechanics

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Rolf

I offer that the golf mechanics we are so accustomed to provide a very difficult way to learn. The alternative? Swing naturally. Swing the way you would throw a sack of potatoes (no one needs to tell you how to … Continue reading →

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On the “Mechanics” Approach

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Rolf

In the August 2010 issue of golf magazine, there is a section called “Hit It Great All the Time”. I want to criticize the approach exemplified in this article. It happens to be David Leadbetter’s article, but it could have … Continue reading →

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Trying vs. Exploring: Esssential Distinction?

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Rolf

I propose we discuss a basic concept. Should we distinguish EFFORT from AWARENESS in improving our golf? By my definition EffORT involves trying to improve the way we swing, while AWARENESS is simply observing the swing as it is. The … Continue reading →

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Tiger’s “one plane swing”

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Rolf

The Golf Blog muses that “Haney’s 1 plane swing method is controversial and that it has not helped Tiger. That conclusion supports the thought that mechanics (like “use a one plane swing”) tend to hold us back from having a … Continue reading →

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A Different Way to (Much) Better Golf

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Rolf

Improve your score 4 to 10 strokes by trying something different … instead of trying to perform all those mechanics, learn to explore your balance, timing, and power directly. Exploring your swing effectively is what this book is all about. Learn … Continue reading →

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