Notes from the Sony Open
It certainly was exciting watching Tadd Fujikura play. This young man has excellent fundamentals and has a promising future. I loved his attitude. He was having fun. Do you have fun when you play?
Watching Paul Goydos play was enlightening. If you have any questions about the athletic ability of all the tour pros look at his set-up. Most players could not make good contact from his starting posture. His shoulders are rounded forward and his head was down. He has great hand/eye coordination. Because of his posture, he is not a long hitter. Of course, he may have health and other issues which do not allow him to have good posture.
On the other side of the coin is Charles Howell III. His posture is perfect and he hits it a long way. He always looks too technical. I would have hit take three clubs to the course and play 9 holes with only the three clubs. I wouldn't let him take a putter or driver among the three clubs. He would do this at least twice a week.
My first set was a driver, three wood, 3-5-7-9 irons and a putter. I really believe the small number of clubs made me use my imagination and invent ways to get the job done.
I would encourage you to do this on regular basis. If you can get only three or four holes in, use just three clubs. Make your time on the course count.
Thanks for reading,
Mike Hurley