Tag Archives: Golf stroke mechanics

Going Left Hand Low

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Charles Prokop

I’m very slow to make big changes in my golf game. My basic operating principle is that I’m having trouble because I’m not executing properly, not because I need to try to learn another way to play. But after years … Continue reading →

Posted in daily golf issues | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Anchored Putting in Old Scotland

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Charles Prokop

Tired of listening to today’s debate about anchoring, I had Sherman set the wayback machine to the mid 1400’s, just before James II banned “golfe.” If anyone could shed light on the true spirit of the game and the anchored … Continue reading →

Posted in humor | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Putting Science Vs. Art: The Pelz and Stockton Debates

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Charles Prokop

Dave Stockton’s book Unconscious Putting got me to thinking about the art vs. the science of putting. I’ve always liked Dave Pelz and his Putting Bible, and it’s a real “putting as a science” book. This shouldn’t be any surprise, because Pelz … Continue reading →

Posted in book thoughts, daily golf issues | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Painting A Better Golf Swing

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Charles Prokop

I’ve been a fan of Guy Clark ever since I cut my night biology lab and went to a Jerry Jeff Walker concert. Clark wasn’t supposed to be on the bill, but the other opening act got sick and he … Continue reading →

Posted in reflections on golf | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Tight Lies And Thin Shots: Part 2

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Charles Prokop

I mentioned several months ago that we’ve been experiencing a drought and tight lies have become the norm. I get a lot of search hits that suggest other people are dealing with similar problems, either because of dry conditions or … Continue reading →

Posted in daily golf issues | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

I Took A Little Off It

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Charles Prokop

My 20 year old cat nailed me to my recliner last night and I’d finished the Sunday crossword, so I was stuck searching for something on the tube that would keep me moderately entertained. I’d had enough football so I … Continue reading →

Posted in humor | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment