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There certainly are different ways to LEARN it . . . however . . . there has to be an OPTIMUM/more efficient way . . .

The optimum, most efficient way for one student to learn is a waste of time for another. As an example, instructor Chuck Cook has said that he had to invent drills that would keep Payne Stewart engaged because Payne was ADD. Making 100 putts in a row from 3 feet probably wouldn't be a good drill for Payne. Apparently, Tiger loves it. Neither way is right or wrong -- depends on the student.

I would say that the best instructors are those that not only can figure out what swing pattern and techniques best fit an individual student, but also have the ability to teach it in a way that is meaningful for the student.