Thought from the Mercedes Championship

I've watched most of the coverage of the Mercedes and several things have caught my attention.

Ernie Els looks confused. He is thinking way too much. He is playing golf from the analytical (left) side of his brain instead of the creative (right) side. His swing flaws tell me his set-up or grip or both are not suited to him. His grip is way too weak and it looks like his clubs may be too short for him.
It is sad to watch Ernie putt. You can see the lack of confidence.

D.J. Trahan is a hands player. He must be too close to the ball which forces him to pick the club up on the take away.

Boo Weekley sure can hit it. A simple, free flowing motion. If only his putting was the same. I watched his five putt on the 18th hole Friday. Can't figure out why he does what he does with a putter. As he hits the putt, the putter comes up and out instead of flowing through to the finish. This leads to off center hits and little distance control.

Geoff Ogilvy is a great wedge player. He has hit some marvelous shots from all sorts of lies and situations. I don't think he has putted all that well and he's leading by six. He has hit good putts but, he hasn't always got the right line and/or speed. When you hit every wedge it inside three feet, you don't have to putt well.

Notice when the camera is showing a full swing face on how the player's spine is tilted away from the target and his head is over the inside of the right knee. This starting position is crucial to good ball striking.

Enjoy your Sunday.

Mike Hurley