I talked with Bobby Shave today. He is as excited about helping golfers as he has always been, and it was fun renewing our friendship (see post #39 here http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/s...ill+mehlho rn ).
I first learned of Bill Mehlhorn and his teachings through Bobby's book in August of 1990 and have been an advocate ever since. I have only now learned there is video available of Bill demonstrating his system, and to help me help my students, I today ordered the videos/book combination package http://mehlhorngolf.com/products/bookdvds.html.
Also, I ordered Bobby's custom Mehlhorn's Grass Whip swing aid. http:/dent /mehlhorngolf.com/product...grasswhip.html . For those who may think that the 'Grass Whip' Approach is just a gimmick, I respectfully remind them that, in addition to Harvey Penick's ringing endorsement in his Little Red Book, http://www.amazon.com/Harvey-PenickS.../dp/0671759922Hale Irwin's father taught him to play using exactly that. In fact, that aspect of Hale's early training was featured in a Golf Digest cover article some many moons ago.
Finally, I am pleased to say that Mehlhorn Golf products are now available to LBG members at a 20 percent discount. Just drop Bobby a line at info@mehlhorngolf.com, tell him which products you want and that you're a friend of Lynn Blake Golf. That will do it.
Thanks Lynn,
I got out in the yard today swinging my weedcutter, first with a split grip, then with both hands together. What a great feeling to transfer to a golf ball. It gave me the same sensations that I get when following Jeff Hulls instruction from the video series. I would like to know Jeff's impression of this training device.
In addition, Davis Love Junior also demo the grass whip in the old Golf Digest instruction video: How to hit your long iron. You tube soon….
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If you cannot take the shoulder down the clubshaft plane, you must take along some other path and add compensations - now, instead of one motion to remember, you wind up with at least two!
i know that the drill is supposed to simplify swing thoughts etc.... and for some the thought of explaining it in TGM terms would appear crazy.... but what is actually going on with the drill ? I have not got one of those grass whips but i have been in the long grass with a 3 iron and can remember some old drill suggesting that was a good idea....
The encouragement to cut on both sides of the blade seems to suggest a lagging clubhead takeaway ( but within sufficient extensor action to provide structure to the arms ) and a rhythm of weight transference not dissimilar to the arm swing promoted by MacDonald??
Alsothe resistance encountered by the grass encourages the foot loading action, extending your swing to the feet in order to cut the grass and swing through in preparation for your backswing?
These are just thoughts - welcome yours if you have tried it. Thanks.
I had the opportunity to spend a few hours, with Mr. Mehlhorn when I was playing college golf for Bryant College (now University) back in the early 80's. We played Flordia International University at Fontainebleau Golf Club, Mr. Mehlhorn's home club. At that time he was in his 80's, but still sharp as a tack. He was quite a character and loved to talk golf, especially to those that had an appreciation for golf history.
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