The Impact of Earnest Jones

Posted By bfaircloth on November 11, 2012

Early in my career of teaching I started reading everything I could on golf instruction and playing the game.  From this I have built a very extensive library.  I have over 2,500 books and a large collection of magazines.  As I started reading more I found that the older books were the most enjoyable to read.  The oldest book in my collection is from 1856.  I also found that when it comes to golf instruction that not much has changed.  Now the way it is shared has changed drastically.  With video, 3D motion and machines like Trackman that measure many aspects of what the club and ball are doing has helped many instructors give the student information to help them make a change in their motion.  But how much as the club changed?  It has a grip, shaft and clubhead.  Now I know what many are saying…They are very different from 100 years ago.  Well that is more of the materials that are used but not actually the design of the club.  The following is an interview with one of the great teachers of the game, Earnest Jones.  This was done in 1945.  What he says applies just as well today as it does today.

When teaching golf, I try to present a picture of a fundamental principle that applies to all golfers. It does not matter to me whether the pupil is a national champion or has never held a golf club. I try to explain exactly what he should try to do, somewhat in this fashion: What you must realize is, as Sir Walter Simpson explained 60 years or so ago, that there is only one categorical imperative in golf, and that is: to hit the ball. There are no minor absolutes. There is only one thing you are allowed to hit the ball with, and that is the head of the club. So therefore, the object is to use your power to transmit as much force as you are capable of producing into the clubhead. No one can do more than one thing at one time, and golf is no different from anything else. For instance, I refer very often to a circle; I point out that you do not have to know how many parts you can break it into, such as 360 degrees, so many minutes, so many seconds.

etc., but it is simply one line, perfectly round. And it is just the same with a swing. A swing is one continuous motion to and fro, backward and. forward.  In 1917 I collaborated with Daryn

Hammond in a series of articles entitled “The Essence of the Matter”, which became the basis of the book, “The Golf Swing-The Ernest Jones Method”. In that, it was pointed out that I was convinced that the golf swing could be readily taught and consistently performed only if it were conceived as one movement under one control – the hands. Further, that various members of the body (including the shoulders) were normally anxious to get busy too strenuously and too soon, and that the only way of insuring their working in deco-ordination with the other members of the body, notably the hands and fingers, was to treat them as disastrous leaders, but as wholly admirable followers. The basis of the swing was the proper action of the hands and fingers. Now, after thirty years of teaching, it

has become an axiom that the only way to have control of the motion of the clubhead is through the medium of the hands and fingers. Emphasizing the Positive Today all golfers talk about their swing. Any kind of hitting or any kind of style in golf is referred to as that person’s swing. Practically every pupil

who comes to me for help wants to know what is wrong with his or her swing. Invariably I ask, “Do you think it would help you if I were to tell you what is wrong?”"Most certainly I do,” is the usual reply.”Well, now, if I did tell you what is wrong, I would only be telling you something you should not do, or something

to avoid. Don’t you think it would be much better for me to tell you what is right and give you a chance to learn something positive?” Anything you do that is possible to exaggerate is not only an imperfection-but you cannot overdo what is right, so let us begin with what you must be aware of doing. You are going to use your powers to generate as much force as possible into the head of the club. Now, your power means your strength, energy, which is in every part of your body. Force is speed times weight. The club has the weight, but you have to create the speed, so the next point is what kind of motion will produce the greatest force. The greatest force you can create is centrifugal, which moves away from and around a center. At this point, I bring out a weight on the end of a string and, by whirling it

around and around, demonstrate what centrifugal force means. Then I begin moving it backward and forward with a swinging motion to explain what is meant by swinging. (In all my experience I have not had anyone explain, when asked, what he means when he uses the term “swing”.) Most good golfers talk about altering or changing their swing. I have been told very often by some of the top players that they can swing in lots of different ways—upright, flat, inside out, outside in, etc. Now this is not possible. A swing is a positive, indivisible motion to and fro, or, in a golf shot, backward and forward. It has a definite form or shape, which is an arc, or part of a circle. It has perfect rhythm which can be put to waltz time music. It is a measure of time just as the pendulum of the clock, and is subject to Galileo’s law. The pendulum takes the same length of time to swing irrespective of the length of the swing. Thus, a short putt would take the same length of time to play as would a full drive if the same club were used and held at the same place. The idea of swinging fast or slow is not possible in the same length of swing. It must be made clear that a true swing takes the same measure of time; so therefore, the longer the swing, the greater the force, or speed. The shorter the swing, the less the speed, or force. Again, I often demonstrate Galileo’s law of falling bodies, which I find is very little understood. All falling bodies (except a feather or anything of that nature) take the same time to fall irrespective of weight. A table tennis ball will hit the ground at the same time as a ball of lead if dropped from the same height. But the lead would hit with much more force (force being speed times weight). A heavyweight boxer doesn’t hit faster than a flyweight, but he hits with greater force. Again, two horses cannot run faster than the slower if they are harnessed to a light chariot, but they have more power together. So many golfers are always suffering in trying to find out how to hit harder, instead of knowing how to develop speed in the clubhead. The Hogans, Nelsons, Cottons develop it through practice, practice, practice, and there is no other way. The whole point is to know what, and how, to practice. I am so sorry to have to say to many who come to me, “You must have worked very hard to get as bad as this, when the right way can be so enjoyable if you will only have the courage and trust in what is right.” Truth is simplicity, although it is elusive.”

HOW TO SPEAK MORE STRATEGICALLY

Posted By Brad Redding on June 5, 2012

Here is a great piece by Greg Bregman written in the Harvard Business Review’s Blog.  This is something I continue to work on everyday as it pretains to golf instruction.  It is not always all about the information the instructor gives but how the information is shared.

“It had been three weeks since my throat started to feel sore, and it wasn’t getting better. The pain was most acute when I spoke. So I decided to spend a few days speaking as little as possible. Every time I had the urge to say something, I paused for a moment to question whether it was worth irritating my throat.

This made me acutely aware of when and how I use my voice. Which led me to a surprising discovery: I spend considerable energy working against my own best interests. And if my experience listening to others is any indication, so do you.

In my observations, we speak for three main reasons:

  1. To help ourselves
  2. To help others
  3. To connect with each other

That’s not surprising. All three of those objectives are legitimate and worthwhile.

What is surprising though is how frequently we fool ourselves into thinking we’re achieving those objectives when, in reality, we’re thwarting them. The more I listened, the more I noticed how we undermine our own interests.

Frequently, I had the urge to gossip about someone else. I realized that I did this to help myself (I will feel better if I think I’m better than that person) and to connect with the other gossipers. But clearly that would distance me from the people about whom I was gossiping. In fact, it would probably even distance me from my fellow gossipers too; who could trust someone who talked behind other people’s back? My attempt to strengthen relationships was, instead, hurting them.

I also had the urge to share information when I thought it would be helpful to someone. That’s a productive reason to speak. But several times I had the urge to say something simply to show that I knew the answer. Or to get attention. Or to increase my power in the group. It became clear to me that my urge to speak in those moments came from my desire to feel special. I wanted people to like me and to think highly of me. But who likes the guy trying to show off?

Sometimes I wanted to help myself by getting the answer to a question, or making sure I was counted in a decision. That’s useful. But other times, I just wanted to make sure my voice was heard over the din of the other voices. I caught myself wanting to speak over someone in a meeting. Or arguing a point to get others to agree with me so I’d feel more confident in my own opinion (which I’m hearing a lot this political season). Is that really helping someone else?

In fact, I was amazed at how often I wanted to speak simply to assure myself that I was here. I had a role. I was noticed.

As I sat silently, trying to preserve my voice, I had the opportunity to notice how and when other people spoke as well. And I noticed all the same tendencies.

If I were to reduce our counter-productive speaking to a single motivation, it would be this: We often speak to make ourselves feel better in the short-term.

But life and relationships are long-term. And when we gossip, raise our voices, speak behind other people’s backs, offer unsolicited opinions, or make jokes at other people’s expense we’re isolating ourselves over time.

There was some good news in my experience of talking less: I listened more. And listening, it turned out, was a much more productive way to achieve my speaking objectives than speaking.

When I listened, I helped myself, helped others and built relationships at least as effectively as I did speaking and with much less collateral damage.

I’m obviously not suggesting we stop speaking; we can’t achieve our three objectives unless we do. We need ask for things. We need to share information. And there are a number of ways — like offering compliments and rephrasing what we’re hearing — we can build relationships through speech.

I am, however, suggesting that we think ahead — long term — when we’re about to say something in the moment. And that, before speaking, we ask ourselves one simple question: Is what I’m about to say going to detract from one of the three reasons I speak? If the answer is yes, consider saving your voice.

My throat is better now and I can speak as much as I want. Which left me feeling a little nervous; now that I know how easy it is to be self-defeating, will I keep myself on the productive side of the speaking equation?

Thankfully, the sore throat left me with a gift: the memory of a sore throat.

These past few days, when I get the urge to talk, I find myself doing a little calculation in my head: If I only have so much speaking I can do in a day, is this thing I’m about to say a worthwhile use of my voice?

What’s amazing is that most of the time I immediately know.”

Summer with Brad Redding Golf

Posted By bfaircloth on June 5, 2012

Summer is here at the beach and my new location at The Members Club at Grande Dunes.  I am very excited to be here and still bring to you a dynamic lesson experience to take your game to new heights.  I am accepting new clients and am looking forward to bringing new programs to you this year.  Half Day Schools, 3 Day Golf Schools, Short Game Sessions, Club Fittings, Demo Days, Practice with Brad and of course Private Lessons.

I think a lot of golfers are apprehensive about taking golf instruction.  Most golfers have been told that they will get worse before they ever get better.  I have always been confused by that statement.  If you went to a doctor and they made you sicker before you got better, you most likely won’t go back to that doctor.  I work with my students to develop control of the ball. By giving cause and effect analogies, coupled with hands on examples, I can create a relationship with you that will produce proven and positive results. That is what every golfer wants. For the golf ball to do something better, to do it more often and for the bad shots not to be so bad.  That is why my approach is so effective.  I find the cause of the problem and focus on that.  I don’t clutter your mind with a lot of swing theory.  I develop a plan and then “work” the plan.

Take a look at the special below and as always I look for to working with you again and getting your game too…

Stay On Plane,

Brad Redding

PGA Master Professional

Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher in America

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DID HANEY “MISS IT?”

Posted By Brad Redding on May 22, 2012

After several months a lot of the hype, bitterness, and defense have settled, I want to give a review of Hank Haney’s book The Big Miss.

When I first learned that Hank was going to write the book I thought “cool, it will be interesting to learn more about Hank’s and Tiger’s time together.  I have been a friend of Hank for over quite some time.  When Hank was working with Tiger we would exchange emails about Tiger and how the press was “beating” Hank up on the things he and Tiger were working on.  In fact, in a Sports Illustrated article I predicted that Tiger would fire Butch and hire Hank as his coach in 2003.

It is no secret that Hank has had a huge influence on my teaching and I credit him as being one of my main mentors.  I know Hank and the kind of gentleman he is.  I wanted to read the book with an open mind and not let my friendship influence my review of his book.

I am first amazed at how so many people have “bashed” the book and Hank who have not read it.  That is just foolish.  You can’t form an opinion without having all of the facts.  That is like not voting and then complaining about the results. Most people’s perception of the book comes from a careful leak of mostly spicy revelations. Most of these were taken out of context and so some people said that there was a teacher-client confidentiality breach.  Those people think vindictive humiliation as the primary motive of him writing the book.

After reading the book 3 times my view of the book was that Hank wanted to talk about his time working with what he says “the greatest player to ever play the game.”  As he said that they were memories of his time with Tiger.  I don’t think Tiger had complete claim to those memories.  I sensed Haney’s primary goal was to document an amazing time in sports history and his small-but-influential role in some of the best golf ever played.

Hank reveals Woods’ purposefulness, eccentricity and drive, which any sports fan suspects is at the core of the all-time greats. Not for a minute do you suspect he is making anything up for dramatic effect. Tiger is a workaholic who loves the game, loves trying to improve and likes winning majors. And for the first time in the history of golf literature, we get a behind-the-scenes look at how an all-time great works. Many times the details are not pretty, but most of the journey Hank takes us on reveals a relentless passion to thrive in an era when so many professionals appear content to occasionally contend and collect healthy checks.

I believe a lot of the back lash from other instructors comes from pure envy and resentment.  Many of them have not read the book.  This was their chance to thump Hank.  It is clear Hank’s tone is genuine and steadily modest throughout.  He only time he interjects a “plug” is when he clearly stats the fact that Tiger had more wins under his watch that he did with Butch.  But I will say he treated Butch with the utmost respect in the book.  This is a trait of all great instructors.

So if you haven’t read the book due to some of the malicious excerpts you have read.  Believe me they do not paint an accurate representation of the book.  It is carefully written, very fascinating and presents Tiger in a positive light.

If I were asked to recommend a book for an aspiring young golfer, The Big Miss would be the first title I’d select for most of today’s Tiger-wannabes. It would motivate them to work much harder than they currently do.

Part 2 of The Impact of John Jacobs on Golf Coaching

Posted By Brad Redding on March 20, 2012

Indentifying and Fixing Swing Mistakes

“The logical steps to correctly identify the swing’s originating mistake is to first trace the ball flight mistake to impact:  what the club was doing at impact to cause the ball flight mistake.  Once the club’s mistake at impact is understood, then trace what the clubs was doing to cause the impact mistake.  Next tract what the golfer was doing to cause the club to be swinging incorrectly.  Then understanding why the golfer was swinging incorrectly.  You are now at the root cause of the golfer’s mistake.  You have correctly identified the swing mistake because it is now directly related to the golfer’s mistake; his ball flight.  The method employed to fix the swing mistake might vary from one instructor to another, but if both instructors are working to solve the same problem, just using different techniques, they are both correct.  This diagnosis method is fool proof.  It allows personal freedom for swing shaped to fit the individual’s body shape and athleticism.  It explains all golf swings, why they work and why they do not.  It eliminates guess work and absolute conformity to a model.  If reinforces what we see in golf, that all great golfers do not swing alike.  What they all do is produce correct and repetitive impacts.

Conclusion

It is through this diagnosis method that we can see John’s greatest contribution to golf.  That contribution is the impact he has had upon the game’s instructors.  Yes, John has helped thousands of golfers through his instruction, either personally or through books, articles, and appearances; but it is the instructors he has influenced that represents his legacy.  John’s generous sharing of his life’s work with other professionals is unparalleled.  The hundreds, if not thousands of instructors that he has mentored in turn each teach thousands of golfers.  These hundreds of thousands of golfers now have the chance to play the game better more quickly, easily, naturally and to understand why they do so.  It is through these instructors, worldwide, that he has lifted golf instruction out of personal preference and guess work into the light of logical understanding.  It is because of this that John has earned the mantel of the true ‘Father of Modern Golf Instruction.’”

 

For me that last paragraph says it all.  I was lucky but also very particular who influenced my teaching.  When I first met Hank he was able to answer all my questions and helped to answer all my student’s questions.  He was only logical that I sought out his mentors.  John Jacobs, Jim Hardy and then back to Hank.  And now I have many aspiring instructors come to my lesson tee in search of being a better instructor.  I am proud to follow in the footsteps of the gentlemen who have helped me along the way.

The Impact of John Jacobs on Golf Coaching

Posted By Brad Redding on March 10, 2012

I read an interesting piece on golf instruction the other night and I thought I would share it with all my “bloggers.” This is part One of a Two part piece.

Early in my career I was very careful who influenced my ideas and style on coaching and golf instruction. I was very fortunate to choose some incredible people. One of those was Jim Hardy. There is no wonder I sought him out, he was a mentor to one of my greatest influences, Hank Haney. Early in my career Hank gave me a great piece of advice. He said read everything you can on John Jacobs. Both Jim and Hank had worked to John Jacobs in his golf schools. While I never got the watch John teach I did get a chance to discuss coaching when he was inducted in the Golf Magazine Teachers Hall of Fame in 2008. I came across this piece on Mr. Jacobs written by Jim Hardy. This is the bases of my teaching as well and you will see why.

“I firmly believe John Jacobs is the father of modern golf instruction worldwide. His revelation on how to always correctly diagnose a student’s problems was revolutionary. It was ground breaking when he introduced it and still is today. Prior to John’s method of diagnosis and still to often today, the method used by instructors was to start with an examination of the swing relative to the fundamentals that the particular instructor thought was important. The focus was to make the swing conform to a certain preconceived fundamental shape. John’s approach started from an entirely different perspective. He started his diagnosis from the flight of the ball rather than the shape. His idea claimed the golfer’s mistake was the errant ball flight and you traced the cause of the mistake through a series of logical steps to the find its origination.

Jacobs’ Method
To understand his method, you first have to accept one of John’s rules of golf a true: i.e. ‘the sole purpose of the golf swing is to produce a correct impact – the method employed is of no significance as long as it is repetitive.’ That statement is at the root of John’s teaching and of his fault corrections. The swing may appear unorthodox- look and Jim Furyk, Lee Trevino, John Daly, etc…but if we are to understand golf, we must first judge the ball flight as to its correctness and repetitive nature. All the game’s great players with an unorthodox swing seem to defy swing fundamentals but produce correctness and repetitive impacts. If we can assume that a correct, repetitive impact is our goal rather than a correct appearing swing, then we made the first step in correctly diagnosing all swings. To correct a golf swing (or putt, chip, pitch, bunker shot) we must first understand what is wrong with it. The nature of the ball flight, (or roll) either it’s lack of correctness or repetition, is the student’s problem. Once we start at this point, then we can trace the swing problem to it origination. In this manner, all swing mechanics the instructor applies to the student swing will have a positive effect on the flight of the ball. Through this method, all students will see immediate improvement rather than suffer continued bad golf, or in many cases even worse golf.

John Jacobs

The Redding Report – Getting Your Game To Stay On Plane

Posted By bfaircloth on February 16, 2012

Brad Redding - Getting your game to stay on planeI get a lot of questions about my philosophy and phrase “Staying On Plane.”  It goes much deeper than just the golf swing.  It deals with all aspects of your game.  This would include, putting, chipping, pitching and bunker play.  There are no straight lines in any golf shot.  Since the ball is on the ground and to the side of us on all golf shots (including putting) you need to swing the club on an arc that goes up and down and around.  The aspect of Staying On Plane envolves your attitude on the golf course.  Being calm and committed in every shot.  Never getting to high or too low.  Staying on a consistent “plane” mentally.

I do have some specials for the rest of February before we get into our High Season here at Grande Dunes.  Check this out below as I am here to help you with ALL parts of your game.  As always I look forward to working with you and getting your game too…

Stay On Plane,

Brad Redding/PGA Master Professional in Instruction

Half Day School in February
3 Hours of Instrution, Computer/Video internet analysis with recap of lesson and lunch. One Person $299 Two people $169 per person and $129 for 3 to 4 people.

Golf Lesson Packages
All private lesson are $130 that run 50 minutes in length and come complete with Computer/Video analysis with internet and smart phone recap of session. A package of 5 lessons is $625. Brad does have a yearly program called EPIC (Exclusive Players Improvement Club) Limited to 20 people. Email him for details
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Swingbyte at PGA Golf Show

Posted By Brad Redding on January 13, 2012

 Swingbyte is a wireless three-dimensional swing analyzer that puts the answers to a better golf swing in the palm of your hand – and in the cloud. The 1-inch by 2-inch golf instruction device, which weighs less than one ounce, fits on the shaft of a golf club and transmits a digitized version of a golf swing along with key swing metrics to a smartphone or tablet. The swing information and graphics can be viewed by golfers and instructors and archived for future reference.

Swingbyte will be introduced at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., later this month.

Using a lightweight sensor, an advanced mathematical algorithm and Bluetooth connectivity, Swingbyte digitizes a golfer’s swing and communicates in real time key swing metrics – including club head speed, swing path and impact angle. Golfers and their instructors can view the information on Apple and Android smartphones and tablets to analyze the swing and make adjustments.

“Swingbyte is personalized golf instruction for the digital age,” said Brian Payne, a former PGA Professional who is vice president of business development for Chicago-based Swingbyte. “It’s the most objective, convenient and affordable way golfers can learn about their swing and improve their game.”

Swingbyte is aimed at occasional as well as avid golfers who want to get the most out of the time and money they invest in practice and game improvement.

Golfers can use Swingbyte while practicing on their own and during lessons. They also can share their swing information online with professionals who can be accessed through the Swingbyte website.

Swingbyte complements the personal instruction teachers provide, according to Dr. Jim Suttie, who owns the Jim Suttie Golf Academies at Cog Hill G&CC in Lemont, Ill., and The Club at TwinEagles in Naples, Fla.

“You can make a swing look as pretty as you want, but if you don’t really know what’s happening at impact it doesn’t really matter how good that swing looks,” said Dr. Suttie, a former PGA of America Teacher of the Year who is ranked 15th among America’s 50 Greatest Teachers by Golf Digest. “You need something to verify what you as the instructor believes needs to be corrected, and that’s what Swingbyte gives you.”

Dr. Suttie said Swingbyte also extends the benefits of video. “Video will take you only so far. It will show you a lot about your swing, but it doesn’t give you enough information about impact conditions.”

Tim O’Neal, a PGA Master Professional and head golf professional at North Shore Country Club in Chicago, said the “immediacy” of the Swingbyte feedback helps golfers develop consistency. “When you can see exactly what the club is doing during your swing, and then tee up another ball immediately, you’re going to develop a swing you can repeat and you’re going to get to that point faster.”

Golfers who purchase a Swingbyte device can choose to work with nationally respected instructors and club professionals who are part of the Swingbyte network. Participating PGA Professionals will share in the revenue created by golfers who choose Swingbyte’s premium content option.

Swingbyte, which will be available beginning April 1, can be ordered through the company’s website. The introductory price of $149 includes the Swingbyte unit and access to premium content and service for one year, a $49 value included at no charge during the introductory period. Premium options include historical data storage, upgraded instruction and the ability to send data to instructors for review.

Swingbyte officials worked with the St. Petersburg University of Aerospace Instrumentation in St. Petersburg, Russia, to develop the patent-pending algorithm that enables the Swingbyte device to capture swing metrics with an extremely high degree of accuracy.

Prior to its launch, Swingbyte received the top award from Chicago-based Clique Studios, a digital design and marketing agency, who in partnership with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Small Business Development Center presented the local start-up with a $100,000 promotional services contract. The University of Chicago Booth School of Business also recognized Swingbyte among its top three selections in its 15th annual New Venture Challenge, one of the nation’s premier business plan competitions. 

At this year’s PGA Merchandise Show January 26-28 I will be testing this and sharing my findings.  I’m looking forward to this as I believe it might be the next best thing for both instructors and students.

About Swingbyte
Swingbyte is a patent-pending three-dimensional golf swing analyzer that helps golfers improve their golf swings, whether they are working by themselves or with an instructor. Swingbyte captures key metrics from a golf swing and wirelessly transmits the information and a visual representation of the swing to a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth technology.

The Redding Report – New Year and a Better Game

Posted By Brad Redding on January 11, 2012

2012 at The Golf Academy at Grande Dunes

Happy New Year! We are going to have a great year at The Golf Academy at Grande Dunes. Looking forward to helping “fuel” your game for your best year yet. My goal is to help you own your game.
Here are some new programs for 2012. I am offering a package program. 5 Lessons for $625.00. The package will allow us to form a game plan and help you work the plan to get your game in order. I am offereing a special Half Day School. 3 Hours of instruction. $299 for one person, $169 pp for two students and $129 pp for three students. Lunch and an academy gift package are included. See below for more news and specials.
As alwaysI look forward to working with you in 2012 and getting your game too…
Stay On Plane,
Brad Redding/PGA Master Professional in Instruction

Added Value for Your Instruction
For the months of January and February with all lesson programs you can add a round of golf at The Resort Club for $60.00
3 Day Golf Schools
For the months of January and February our Basic School is $339 pp for 3 to 4 students.  Our Grande School is $509 pp for 3 to 4 students.  These prices are without accommodations
Golf Magazine
Be srue to check out the latest issues of Golf Magazine.  Bred has two featured instructional tips in the January and February issues.  He will also have more intructional tips in 2012.

Hank Haney’s New Book “The Big Miss”

Posted By Brad Redding on January 10, 2012

A tell all book on Hank Haney’s 6 year journey as Tiger’s woods coach will be out in March.  “The Big Miss” will dive into the inner circle of Tiger’s world.  My good friend and mentor, Hank Haney, had a behind the scenes seat that few people get a chance to read about.  As Hank said, “I think people will injoin it and find it hard to put down.  I will write a reveiw of the book once it is out, which by the way is one week before the Masters.  Great timing.


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