Here we go again! The Open Stance (2012) and Three Short Game Lessons (2016) versus Golfweek (Jan/Feb 2019). Wouldn’t it be more wise to buy my book for $9.00 than spend $25 every year for a Golf et.al. magazine subscription? Most of their instructional content originates from my work anyway. I think you’d have fun using my book to find out how GD uses it.
In the latest issue, Dr. Bob Winters offered a two-page spread on becoming a great putter in three attitude changes. He subdivides one issue into three neuroses.
His bottom line is create an intention that leads to proficiency. However, he doesn’t use the word intention. He uses “an action plan”, “plan”, “create an appreciation”, and “mental blueprint”. Could word use be distracting or destructive. I think we already have our answer.
If these dazzle-merchants can hook an audience with flashy words, Dr. Drag and Professor Prod can pull you away from pursuing more central issues, which actually lead to improvement. Therefore, let me say to our periodical few, ‘catch phrases are running out, people! You’ll have to use fact-based definitions sooner or later, so you might as well start now.’
Obviously, Drag and Prod believe improvement is secondary to personality. I certainly don’t believe it. Why do you think my site is free? Yes, I charge for my books, but WAY less than several golf publications designed for consumerism. Maybe we are helpless to resist the pretty pictures and, therefore, continue on our Golf Mag. blender bender.
Open your stance, and play golf.
John Wright – Founder
The Open Stance Academy
