Scotty Cameron Putter Fitting

Here's a sample Scotty Cameron Putter fitting.



Personally, I wasn't impressed with this fitting.

While collecting Cameron putters is a nice hobby if you can afford it, it certainly doesn't make you a better putter. Nowhere in the fitting did they check to see if the putter Spencer was using 'fit his eye' and he could aim it straight at address, naturally. IMO, that's a huge aspect of a putter fitting and buying a putter, period. And I also believe that aiming woes can cause those putter issues.

According to David Orr (www.orrgolf.com) his studies show that 54% of the golfers aim left of the target from 6 feet away. My guess is that Spencer does as well and that's a big reason why he cuts across the ball, to get the ball to the target even though he's aimed left of the target at address.

If I owned a pro shop that sold putters or managed a golf store, I would buy a laser gadget and offer free aim fitting for golfers so they could find the putter that they aim best.






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Speed Drill by Dr. Craig Farsnworth

Here you go.






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Swing Update 8.5.10

Here's a couple of swings with a Hogan Bounce Sole 1+ 6-iron.



I reverted back to more of my old posture because the 'new posture' was screwing up my footwork and causing me to spin out. I also had to work to get back on the elbow plane in the downswing again. The backswing looks much better and overall the swing is getting there.






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The Ted Fort Project - Part Deux

3Jack Top 50 Golf Instructor, Ted Fort (www.mariettagolfcenter.com), showing how you really improve a golfer here.







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CP Release Question

I was asked the other day from a blog reader 'it seems to me that the golfers for the 70's and earlier were more likely to use the CP release whereas today's golfers are more likely to use the CF Release. Why do you think that is?'

First let's give a brief overview of the CP Release vs. the CF Release.

The CP Release has the upper arms 'packed into' the body past impact. It's called 'CP' which stands for centripetal force. The CF release has the upper arms off the body past impact. The CF stands for centrifugal force.

Here's a pic of John Erickson (www.advancedballstriking.com) demonstrating the CP Release (left) and the CF Release (right)


Here's Hogan and Knudson, both users of the CP Release.


Here's a slow mo video of Ricky Fowler, a classic 'CF Release' golf swing.



Now, do I think the modern player CF's more these days than players of the past?

Yeah, probably. I'd like to get a little more solid facts on this, but I guess so. When I think of modern day CP Releases, I think of Hunter Mahan, Matteoo Manassero and a few others, but that's about it. But, if I go into the past there's Snead, Hogan, Charlie Sifford, Knudson, etc.

The main premise behind why I think this is the case is due to the modern equipment, particularly the driver.

LONGER, LIGHTER CLUBS

I can CP release the heavier and shorter clubs, like a 9-iron, much more easier than I can with a 3-iron. And today's drivers are about 45 to 46" in length where the standard persimmon driver was 43.5" in length and much heavier. It's just very difficult for most golfers, including myself, to CP Release a modern day titanium driver.

THE SKY BALL FACTOR

I played some persimmon woods as a junior golfer and currently own a set of Cleveland RC85 persimmon woods.

One thing you'll notice right away is that the likelihood of hitting a sky ball increases DRAMATICALLY with persimmon. With the titanium driver...I can't remember the last time I skied a driver.

What we know is that the more inside-to-out the path, the more likely it will shallow out or make for an upward attack angle. I think that the modern players hit more up on the driver simply because the modern driver takes the sky ball factor out of play and thus ingrains more CF Release actions.

THE SNAP HOOK FACTOR

Another factor is the snap hook. With the persimmon, the golfer is much more likely to hit a snap hook. Particularly if they just miss off the toe.

We do know that inside-to-out swings usually result in more mis-hits off the toe. So with the modern driver, where you can hit a shot well off the toe and still be down the middle of the fairway, that IMO is more likely to encourage a CF release.

Furthermore, when you look at Hogan...I think it's obvious that he worked on 'holding on for dear life' with his swing for awhile. In fact, Trevino recently stated that he learned to 'hold on for dear life' after watching a Hogan clinic and the rest was history . That 'holding on' is really an angled hinge...part of the CP Release...and I think these guys figured out the 'swinging left' and CP release stuf as they went along, both in hopes to rid themselves of the hook.






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3Jack's 2nd Annual Top 50 Instructors - Part II

Here's Part I

And here's part II -

Martin Hall
West Palm Beach, FL
www.ibisgolf.com

Paul Hart
Australia
www.crokergolf.com

Bryan Hepler
Scottsdale, AZ
www.bryanhepler.com

George Hunt
Orlando, FL
www.moradgolfgeorgehunt.om

Mike Jacobs
Manor Hill, NY
www.nygolfworld.com



Geoff Jones
Texarkana, AR

Ed Laprade
Thompsonville, MI
www.crystalmountain.com/golf/golfschoolinstructors

Damon Lucas
Upper Marlboro, MD
http://www.lakepresidential.com/sites/courses/layout9.asp?id=622&page=33636

Geoff Mangum
Greensboro, NC
www.puttingzone.com



Brian Manzella
New Orleans, LA
www.brianmanzella.com

James Marshall
Barcelona, Spain
www.jamesmarshallgolf.com

Greg McHatton
Valencia, CA
http://www.ohpdirect.com/pro.php?id=Mchatton

Kelvin Miyahira
Oahu, HI
http://www.aroundhawaii.com/speed_training.html

Rob Noel
Abita Springs, LA
www.robnoelgolfacademy.com

Mac O'Grady
Palm Springs, CA
http://www.macogradygolfschools.com/

David Orr
Buies Creek, NC
www.orrgolf.com



Mike Perpich
Alpharetta, GA
www.mikeperpich.com

Andy Plummer
West Linn, OR
www.plummerbennettgolf.net

John Rohan-Weaver
Burleson, TX
www.rovergolf.com

Kevin Shields
McMurray, PA
www.brianmanzella.com

Paul Smith
The Vines, Australia
www.iseekgolf.com

VJ Trolio
West Point, MS
http://www.oldwaverly.com/golf/teachingcenter-trolio.cfm



Dave Wedzik
Erie, PA
www.thegolfevolution.com

Simon Williams
Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK
www.simonwilliamsgolf.co.uk

TJ Yeaton
Goffstown, NH
www.tjyeaton.com







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3Jack's 2nd Annual Top 50 Instructors - Part I

After much deliberation, I came up with my 2nd Annual Top 50 instructors. Here's my first annual list, which I would still recommend each instructor.

Part I 2009

Part II 2009

I'll quote what I said last year:

So I came up with my own list which is hardly scientific. I did not put them in order, just 'my top 50' and it's based upon teaching ability, perception of student success, my perception of their knowledge of teaching, etc. The only requirement is that they must get paid for golf instruction. They do not need to make a living doing it, but they must get paid for their instruction services. Hopefully this will open the eyes to some golfers on instructors out there and the process will get better as the years go on.

Denny Alberts
Tuscon, AZ
www.dennyalbertsgolf.com



Jimmy Ballard
Key Largo, FL
www.jimmyballardgolf.com

Mike Bender
Orlando, FL
www.mikebender.com

Mike Bennett
www.stackandtilt.com

Mark Blackburn
Guntersville, AL
www.blackburngolf.com

Lynn Blake
Marietta, GA
www.lynnblakegolf.com

Dan Carraher
San Diego, CA
www.mysdgi.com



Martin Chuck
Bend, OR
www.tourstriker.com

Ian Clark
Surrey, UK
www.ianclarkgolf.co.uk

Nick Clearwater
Ft. Myers, FL or Chicago IL
http://www.youtube.com/user/nclearwater

Shawn Clement
Richmond Hill, Canada
www.shawnclementgolf.com

Dana Dahlquist
Long Beach, CA
www.dahlquistgolf.net

John Dal Corobbo
Carmel, IN
www.johndalcorobbo.com

John Dochety
Tullahoma, TN
http://www.youtube.com/user/Lake1926

Ben Doyle
Carmel, CA
www.bendoylegolf.com



David Edel
Liberty Hill, TX
www.edelgolf.com

Gary Edwin
Queensland, Australia
www.garyedwingolf.com.au

John Erickson
San Francisco, CA
www.advancedballstriking.com

Chuck Evans
Destin, FL
http://chuck-evans.com

Jeff Evans
Macon, GA
www.pureballstriker.com

Mark Evershed
Toronto, ON
www.evershedgolf.com

Sean Foley
Orlando, FL
www.coregolfacademy.com

Ted Fort
Marietta, GA
www.mariettagolfcenter.com



John Furze
Sandringham, Australia
http://www.golfingmachinist.com.au/index.php

Keith Handler
Rye, NY
http://www.tjyeaton.com/instructors/


PART II NEXT




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