Human existence is all about converting energy into value. We trade our time and labor for love or money. We use fuel to shorten our walk and light our way. And, we set-up open to generate golf-swing efficiency and save our bodies for the other two endeavors. In any case, we don’t try to waste our place on line.
Game theory dictates that people try to destroy the game, and the value of the game goes up. Animal spirits kick in, efficiencies ensue, and value emerges. Hence, we have our corollary to golf and the golf swing. So, what… all we have to do is become golf animals? Mmmaybe there’s a better way to say it.
For those who have read my stuff, you know I’ve argued that golf’s teaching industry has been trying to destroy golf swings and our golf games for decades. Their man, Kelley, took the physics out of instruction by repelling people with technical information. His work shifted instruction toward relativism in all aspects of striking a golf ball. Unfortunately for chasers, only with a working knowledge of Physics can we truly repair ourselves. Apparently, we were frightened from our path to healing.
Coincidentally, golf courses started getting longer. Longer courses were used to push people toward new, technological “remedies” developed to keep them engaged. Meanwhile, technological “advances” in equipment have destroyed golf course integrity, while directing animal spirits toward possession of land to develop as well as said technology.
Eventually, all this change served to facilitate a zero sum gain for golfers – within the game theory dynamic. We chased easier ideas around a game perfectly-designed to reward hard work. Our attention, wrangled by their promise of another new toy that will make golf easier, was misplaced. Meanwhile, our national handicap did not change.
Then, one day, “technologically” compiled facts emerged that support conclusions drawn in their “growth of the game” narrative. Shadowy interests kept us engaged and moving toward their next promise of value. We stood witness to decades of golfers interested in whimsically chasing fixes, incomes, deals, clubs, carts, apparel, and social agenda within the halo of a game designed to build character. After all, intention, purpose, fidelity, modesty, and sportsmanship are values of golf. The rest is a waste of energy which we create for ourselves.
However, we are now at the end of our chase for golf swings. Our Open Stance philosophy is your pot of Gold at the end of your rainbow and your “Silver Lining” around instruction’s dark clouds. Setting up open is your shelter in the storm. Take the hint. Seeking safe shelter expresses our desire for self-improvement, or philosophical choice, with action.
Open your stance, and play golf.
John Wright – Founder
The Open Stance Academy
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