tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17206449.post8928587793172024159..comments2023-11-02T04:49:29.053-04:00Comments on ARMCHAIR GOLF BLOG: ARMCHAIR GOLF Briefs: Golf Products and ServicesThe Armchair Golferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07086916747302169325noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17206449.post-72221882512568197912009-10-19T19:47:05.401-04:002009-10-19T19:47:05.401-04:00So Vince, I've been playing almost 3.5 years n...So Vince, I've been playing almost 3.5 years now. Do I qualify for "long-term improvement?" <br /><br />Down from a 14.6 in August to a 10.3 and there is NO WAY I would ever keep the face open during the entire pitch shot--SCARY! I only do that when I have to flop and I hold my breath the entire time. Actually I don't breath during putts either. Hmmm, probably not super healthy. <br /><br />Anyway, great recommendations Neil. Keep 'em coming!Heather Kerriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479515041675909393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17206449.post-62205429305570088962009-10-19T18:23:48.061-04:002009-10-19T18:23:48.061-04:00Despite equipment improvement, computerized camera...Despite equipment improvement, computerized cameras, books by the best instructors on the planet and televised everything, golfers are not getting any better.<br /><br />The average handicap is virtually the same as thirty years ago. Some professional scoring records still stand after forty years.<br /><br />I am betting the dollar amount spent on lessons, equipment, etc., since Hogan's 'Five Lessons', would pay for healthcare until Obama retires. <br /><br />After someone has played at least three years, I do not believe long term improvement is possible. <br /><br />Nevertheless, I love Stan Utley's short game book. Keeping the club face open through the entire pitch really helped my short game. Unfortunately, I stopped making putts. I then got his putting book and got the shanks...Vince Spencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10761454912786879102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17206449.post-84261980759786480072009-10-19T10:43:09.642-04:002009-10-19T10:43:09.642-04:00Good info...great post.Good info...great post.Lancernoreply@blogger.com