I could not agree more and have spent a few ‘quid’ in trying to get anywhere with learning the golf swing and what you teach has lowered my scores consistently for the first time in learning this game and I must say that I have learned previously from some so called ‘names’. It could be said that the path that I have taken and the previous learning has led me to where I am today, but I believe it actually hindered me and I wish I had learned your system from the start!

Neil

As far as the US Open and Dustin Johnson unraveling could be he forgot how he played to get to that position in the first place. The hardest thing to do is to start thinking that if you shoot 75 you can win a tournament. Not sure that is what he did, but I can guarantee it entered his mind at some point Saturday night. Tiger, Phil, Ernie..they all had chances, but poor shots on the back nine when the leader is rock solid won’t work ! Hats off to Graeme McDowell. And yes, I think Tiger has some personal feeling he has yet to overcome and it reflects on the golf course.

I believe self realization as you put it is something you must learn on the job. Hard to teach confidence and the ability to “want to take the last shot with 2 seconds on the clock to win the game”. Some people thrive in that situation and other crumble. You may call it intestinal fortitude!

Dustin Johnson did exactly what he could not do by starting out incredibly bad on the easiest holes at Pebble Beach and never recovered. Is there a will to lose, a mental block, a jinx, or is it just that hard to relax and be in the moment? McDowell seemed perfectly comfortable in winning his first major. He made the right decision to lay up with his 9 iron on 18 Sunday and make his dream come true- 2 putts to win the Open! Even seasoned players did some stupid stuff. Mickelson attempted a ridiculous sweeping hook with his 3 wood and ended in the Pacific. Els went right and barely avoided a disasterous dive in the ocean. Woods ended up in some short sided spots that even the mighty Tiger could not extricate himself. Tiger also uncharacteristically left more than a few putts short. So, what’s up Rick? Why is it so hard some days for some folks and other golfers like Graeme McDowell seem to thrive under pressure. I suspect there is a psychological barrier that sometimes a man feels like he doesn’t deserve it. Maybe Tiger’s recent dallances have brought him to feel like a loser? Could it be? Was this self realization Ben Hogan’s secret? Can it be taught or must it like many life lessons be learned on the job?