On Course with Mike Weir: Insights and Instruction from a Left-Hander on the PGA Tour
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements // ix
Introduction // xi
Part 1: Mike's Story
Chapter 1: The Early Years // 3
A Driven Youngster // 3
Working the Course // 8
A Young Temper // 13
Early Development // 14
Looking Beyond Bright's Grove // 17
Chapter 2: The College Years // 19
Getting Started at Brigham Young University // 19
Playing at College and at Home // 22
As College Ends // 27
Chapter 3: The Road to the PGA Tour // 31
Earning a Canadian Tour Card // 31
Off to a Great Start // 34
1993 and the Canadian Tour // 34
The Next Two Years // 37
1996: The First Big Change // 38
1997: Gaining a Psychological Edge // 40
Getting a PGA Tour Card // 44
Chapter 4: The Dream Realized: On the PGA Tour // 47
The 1998 Season // 47
Learning the Ropes // 47
Left is Right // 48
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Introduction // xi
Part 1: Mike's Story
Chapter 1: The Early Years // 3
A Driven Youngster // 3
Working the Course // 8
A Young Temper // 13
Early Development // 14
Looking Beyond Bright's Grove // 17
Chapter 2: The College Years // 19
Getting Started at Brigham Young University // 19
Playing at College and at Home // 22
As College Ends // 27
Chapter 3: The Road to the PGA Tour // 31
Earning a Canadian Tour Card // 31
Off to a Great Start // 34
1993 and the Canadian Tour // 34
The Next Two Years // 37
1996: The First Big Change // 38
1997: Gaining a Psychological Edge // 40
Getting a PGA Tour Card // 44
Chapter 4: The Dream Realized: On the PGA Tour // 47
The 1998 Season // 47
Learning the Ropes // 47
Left is Right // 48
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Chapter 1: The Early Years // 3
A Driven Youngster // 3
Working the Course // 8
A Young Temper // 13
Early Development // 14
Looking Beyond Bright's Grove // 17
Chapter 2: The College Years // 19
Getting Started at Brigham Young University // 19
Playing at College and at Home // 22
As College Ends // 27
Chapter 3: The Road to the PGA Tour // 31
Earning a Canadian Tour Card // 31
Off to a Great Start // 34
1993 and the Canadian Tour // 34
The Next Two Years // 37
1996: The First Big Change // 38
1997: Gaining a Psychological Edge // 40
Getting a PGA Tour Card // 44
Chapter 4: The Dream Realized: On the PGA Tour // 47
The 1998 Season // 47
Learning the Ropes // 47
Left is Right // 48
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Working the Course // 8
A Young Temper // 13
Early Development // 14
Looking Beyond Bright's Grove // 17
Chapter 2: The College Years // 19
Getting Started at Brigham Young University // 19
Playing at College and at Home // 22
As College Ends // 27
Chapter 3: The Road to the PGA Tour // 31
Earning a Canadian Tour Card // 31
Off to a Great Start // 34
1993 and the Canadian Tour // 34
The Next Two Years // 37
1996: The First Big Change // 38
1997: Gaining a Psychological Edge // 40
Getting a PGA Tour Card // 44
Chapter 4: The Dream Realized: On the PGA Tour // 47
The 1998 Season // 47
Learning the Ropes // 47
Left is Right // 48
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Early Development // 14
Looking Beyond Bright's Grove // 17
Chapter 2: The College Years // 19
Getting Started at Brigham Young University // 19
Playing at College and at Home // 22
As College Ends // 27
Chapter 3: The Road to the PGA Tour // 31
Earning a Canadian Tour Card // 31
Off to a Great Start // 34
1993 and the Canadian Tour // 34
The Next Two Years // 37
1996: The First Big Change // 38
1997: Gaining a Psychological Edge // 40
Getting a PGA Tour Card // 44
Chapter 4: The Dream Realized: On the PGA Tour // 47
The 1998 Season // 47
Learning the Ropes // 47
Left is Right // 48
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Chapter 2: The College Years // 19
Getting Started at Brigham Young University // 19
Playing at College and at Home // 22
As College Ends // 27
Chapter 3: The Road to the PGA Tour // 31
Earning a Canadian Tour Card // 31
Off to a Great Start // 34
1993 and the Canadian Tour // 34
The Next Two Years // 37
1996: The First Big Change // 38
1997: Gaining a Psychological Edge // 40
Getting a PGA Tour Card // 44
Chapter 4: The Dream Realized: On the PGA Tour // 47
The 1998 Season // 47
Learning the Ropes // 47
Left is Right // 48
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Playing at College and at Home // 22
As College Ends // 27
Chapter 3: The Road to the PGA Tour // 31
Earning a Canadian Tour Card // 31
Off to a Great Start // 34
1993 and the Canadian Tour // 34
The Next Two Years // 37
1996: The First Big Change // 38
1997: Gaining a Psychological Edge // 40
Getting a PGA Tour Card // 44
Chapter 4: The Dream Realized: On the PGA Tour // 47
The 1998 Season // 47
Learning the Ropes // 47
Left is Right // 48
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Chapter 3: The Road to the PGA Tour // 31
Earning a Canadian Tour Card // 31
Off to a Great Start // 34
1993 and the Canadian Tour // 34
The Next Two Years // 37
1996: The First Big Change // 38
1997: Gaining a Psychological Edge // 40
Getting a PGA Tour Card // 44
Chapter 4: The Dream Realized: On the PGA Tour // 47
The 1998 Season // 47
Learning the Ropes // 47
Left is Right // 48
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Off to a Great Start // 34
1993 and the Canadian Tour // 34
The Next Two Years // 37
1996: The First Big Change // 38
1997: Gaining a Psychological Edge // 40
Getting a PGA Tour Card // 44
Chapter 4: The Dream Realized: On the PGA Tour // 47
The 1998 Season // 47
Learning the Ropes // 47
Left is Right // 48
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
The Next Two Years // 37
1996: The First Big Change // 38
1997: Gaining a Psychological Edge // 40
Getting a PGA Tour Card // 44
Chapter 4: The Dream Realized: On the PGA Tour // 47
The 1998 Season // 47
Learning the Ropes // 47
Left is Right // 48
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
1997: Gaining a Psychological Edge // 40
Getting a PGA Tour Card // 44
Chapter 4: The Dream Realized: On the PGA Tour // 47
The 1998 Season // 47
Learning the Ropes // 47
Left is Right // 48
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Chapter 4: The Dream Realized: On the PGA Tour // 47
The 1998 Season // 47
Learning the Ropes // 47
Left is Right // 48
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Learning the Ropes // 47
Left is Right // 48
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
How one of the PGA's leading left-handers competes with the world's best.
With 6 million Canadians playing golf - that's 1 in 6 of us - Canada has more golfers per capita than any other country in the world, including the US and the UK. And now we have a Canadian on the PGA tour that is a force to be reckoned with.
Golfer Mike Weir launched the new millennium with a bang. His million-dollar win at the prestigious American Express World Championship in Valderama, Spain, capped his 2000 winnings at $2.5 million and earned him sixth place ranking on the PGA Tour. Now he can add Canadian Male Athlete of the Year to his collection of titles.
But these certainly are not Mike's first accolades. He ended 1999 with ten top-10 finishes and a ranking of 23rd on the PGA Tour along with several other credits:
* first Canadian to win the Export 'A' Skins Game, beating David Duval, Fred Couples and John Daly
* first Canadian to win a PGA event on home turf since 1954, winning the Air Canada Championship in Vancouver, and
* a head-to-head battle with Tiger Woods in the final pairing of the PGA Championship.
His first book - On Course with Mike Weir - covers all this and gives you an insider's view of what it takes to compete with the world's top golfers. Co-authors Tim Campbell and Scott Morrison draw on their sports journalism expertise to take you from Mike's early days of amateur tournaments in Southern Ontario to playing tension-filled rounds in the pros. Mikes' personal insights reveal how he became such a dedicated student of the game, how he rebuilt his swing from scratch while in the heat of PGA competition, and how a left-hander can excel in a world dominated by righties.
More than 60 full-colour instructional photos, along with Mike's personal tips, make this book invaluable for golfers at all levels, from the novice looking for inspiration and advice to long-time golfers trying to take their game to the next level. And, for the 22% of Canadian golfers playing a left-handed game it offers views of the game from their perspective.
Mike also calls upon his own coach, Mike Wilson, to provide the reader with tips on grip, stance, posture and other mechanics of the game. And for ideas about the mental game, his sports psychologist, Dr. Rich Gordin, provides insights on discipline, patience and determining the effects of pressure. Finally, Mike offers his readers the drills that have made his game so successful.
Mike Weir, a native of Brights Grove, Ontario, is the top Canadian on the PGA Tour and ranks sixth overall. Winner of the American Express World Championship in 2000, he had eight top-10 finishes. Tim Campbell is a golf writer with The Winnipeg Free Press, Score magazine and other golf publications and Scott Morrison is sports editor of the Toronto Sun.