[Hennybogan]

Dude! You never disappoint! You must be the fastest freakin' asdf jkl; typer on Tour too.

My dream 4some used to be Homer Kelley, Lee Buck, Milton Friedman and Pam Anderson. You just put Pam on the bench. You HAVE TO write a book.

Ok . . . so how do I chart the yardages exactly? My range is straight down hill so that won't work right? So how does it work on the course . . . used the sprankler head and pace it from the ball mark? Should I keep a record too?

Process? I hear all these pysch cats talking about "process"? Is that just basically make your strategy, preshot routine and mechanics?

Do the pros actually put hook or cut spin on their wedges to have 'em bounce in a certain direction? Or were you talking about high/low/spinny?

Is there a general rule for how much percentage of practice time to alot to different components of the game? 50% putting, 20% driving etc? Or does it just depend?

Who's the best caddie on tour? You gotta be top 3 easy I'd think?

Bucket,

Here's how I chart. First, we use front numbers off the sprinkler head and add the pin for total. Say 150 front plus 10 =160. Eight iron. When I get to the green I mark in my book: 157 (carry) + 3 (release) "check." That means all went well. I would suggest writing these numbers down for several rounds until you get a strong sense. Only chart good shots. You end up with: eight iron--150, 153, 156, 153, etc. You could build a little data base. Once you get used to it you could stop taking notes. So it's just a temporary effort. For my own game, I use a laser (I don't trust sprinklers) and notice how the conditions are affecting my ball. Somedays you hit it longer or shorter.

Process. Distinct from results. You guys say "Let the motion make the shot."

It's like that. Let your mind have a break between shots. When you get to the ball. Get your yardage. Factor the conditions. Pick your target. Pull your club (one club only PLEASE. Don't be fiddling with two clubs. Decide. (Yes, you can bring three from the cart)). Aim the face. Wiggle around. Let it go. Repeat. All the other junk about score, trouble, position in tourney has nothing to do with the shot. I often won't know what my player is shooting unless we are close to the lead or the cut. In those cases, it does become a factor in the correct strategy, but it still does not change the shot.

I love Couples routine. He stands there and discusses the shot. When he's ready, he pulls the club and goes. If something bugs him, the club goes back in the bag and he resets. No excuses about being bothered by something if you reset.

Spin. I read one time that Kite could draw trap shots to counteract slopes at Augusta. Probably, Stan the Man can too. I was talking out backspin and trajectory. That's enough control.

Percentage is very personal. Ideally, you develop a swing that requires very little maintainance, so you can practice your short game. Most tour players hit alot of feel type wedges everyday. It's good practice for everything and not hard on your body. If you don't fiddle with technique, the short game practice is focused on adjusting to course conditions, ie, type of grass, length of rough, texture of sand. You have to keep your stong points strong and improve your weak ones. After the round, think about what went right and what went wrong. Do a little work.

My favorite is Dave R.--works for Westwood--used to work for VJ. Tells it like it is. Not afraid to speak his mind. He's won a bunch. Hard to debate Stevie's record. Mitch Knox--Duvall's old caddie and now Harrison Frazar's. There plenty of great ones. This is just a sample.