The Special "K" Effect

Yep, the knee moves forward toward the target line slightly (about an inch is what Surge says). Even Surge's does, and in that move there's a little extra bend, but it's not a move back behind the ball, and that's what's really important. Even without your physical issues with the left leg, I'd be happy to have your leg action (though I'm also pretty happy with my own).

Also of note, Graeme McDowell certainly ate his Wheaties this morning.

You can get it to click on 1? I thought only Steve could do that. :)

I like to do one-armed swings with it set around 7, to be sure I'm getting well-timed release with each, then I'll do two-handed swings winding to 4, which for me is a comfortable swing without feeling like I'm really going at it to get the click. It allows me to be sure I'm not adding other movements in to try to force the click, rather than sticking with good fundamentals and timing. For you it may be a different number.
I also use it to groove pitching by turning it down to 8 or 9 and making sure that I get the click in the right part of the swing, not early or late. Also, you can use it set at 9 for a different sort of chipping exercise, to be sure you DON'T break your wrists and get the click.

He's in the club house at +2 (T54 right now), so there is every likelihood he'll be playing the weekend. I don't think the afternoon scoring will be THAT much better than the morning.

 Robert

I will try the chipping and pitching settings today before I go to work.  Do you know if it is allowable to carry it during a game or during the PAT?

Thanks,
Dick

I'm rooting for a weekend like he had in Phoenix.

I haven't been watching the broadcast. Funny. Definitely up against a fence shouldn't be a problem for a PPGS swinger. :)

I also started doing the front foot flare to 60o-70o, after seeing the video of DJ with Don explaining his belief in doing it with every club.  It helps restrict your body turn during the BUS, and makes getting to the front foot and square to the target much easier.  I also find it is easier on my front foot and ankle versus rolling it over.  One friend says I look like Charlie Chaplin in my set-up.  But, it comes naturally now. 

Congratulaions to DJ for a good round today. After a double bogie on 11 and a bogie on 15 he came back with three straight birdies at 16,17 and 18 that gave him a -2 70 and right on the number to make the cut. Way to tough it out Deej. Think he wasn't grinding and determined?!!
Here's a rare link to a shot from today. Notice how he's right over the toeline going back and nicely vertical. He also looks wholesome with that clean shaven look :) 
Good luck on the weekend DJ!!

Surge,
This reminder comes at a good time because inspite of inproving as of late I still get too long in the backswing and come over the top occasionally, especially with the 3 and 5 woods.Ii'm sure it is because of wanting to get acouple more yards and instead I often get a shot that is either right of target or off the inside (heal) and short left.
It's amazing that when I just keep it 3/4's and out of the SBG again assisted by holding that front left knee in that outward pressure position, I often hit it longer and certainly straighter too. Holding that left knee not only helps limit our swing it helps me keep my head steady and not move off the ball going back. Over swinging and allowing that knee too collapse leads to all kinds of poor results.
Thanks for reinforcing these thoughts.

 No, I just came in from doing the butt behind the mower drill, and boy is my butt tired.  Fortunately it is on the DVR, for later viewing.

That extra flare is a good reminder for me too Steve. I haven't maintained that flare as much on my fairway woods and that might be contributing to my over swing with those clubs. I'm going to focus more on that next time out. My fairway woods are my weakness lately. i've been saving it with good short irons and fair putting.

 Dick,

Pursuant to Rule 14-3:

"Except as provided in the Rules, during a stipulated round [which the PAT would be] the player must not use any artificial device or unusual equipment, or use any equipment in an unusual manner:

a. That might assist him in making a stroke or in his play."

Since the purpose of the SwingRite is to assist you in making a better swing, you cannot use it during the PAT.  I personally would not even carry it in my bag, as I would probably be too tempted to use it if I had to wait between shots or holes.

 Dick,

I remember the tournament where Annika got a penalty for using a weighted doughnut on a club, to stay limber, While waiting for a green to clear on a par 3. It is my understanding that you can carry any aid you wish, but once the round formally begins, no training aids are allowed to be used.

Also, I wish you the best on your PAT. Go get em...

http://www.pgatour.com/video/r...

Amusing if sad that the camera guys can't figure out how to pronounce his name. 

Steve,  Congressmen lie?????  I can't believe it. ;0))

Ohh, wait, I guess that's how they get elected in the first place.

 Beware of the dreaded rules violation. I would not even put it in the bag for the PAT.

Here is what happened when Julie Inkster used a warm up donut. http://sports.espn.go.com/golf...

Great video, Surge. I know stopping the left heel lift and knee kicking in was one of the hardest elements for me to grove when I switched to the PPGS. I spent a lot of mornings standing in front of the mirror just practicing the BUS and carefully watching that knee until I could trust it to stay.

Remember that DJ started on the back 9 this morning, so he was 3 over on the day, 7 over on the tournament after his first 6 holes of day 2, and was 5 under from there to the club house.

Dear Don,

You have given us yet another wonderfully clear explanation and lesson on the PPGS.   You really are a champion and you are so generous and delightfully enthusiastic.   You take the frustration out of the game of golf and give your enthusiastic followers so much advice that will make tangible and significant improvement to our game and thus increase our overall enjoyment.  
Thank you again!!
Sandy from OZ

The dreaded special K knee, yes I suffer from it as well causing me to over rotate past the toe line into the SBG and over swinging at the top of the BUS past 3/4s to parallel.    BTW a special thank you to Robert F for the feedback left on one of my swing videos, some very good info and tips to work on, I very much appreciate it.   

I plan to shoot some more video when I go home to visit my folks at Easter (using their videocam).    I've been working on, and trying to get comfortable with, changes in my swing that will tighten things up and reduce the over turning.After watching this Special K video on Friday I went out and played 18 holes at Penrith (West of Sydney).   I was just only working on the one swing thought of holding my forward knee in place more and not letting it turn in with my forward shoulder.   The result was an immediate improvement in ball striking, the BUS was more compact and controlled and I was getting through my shot much smoother and with more power to boot.   It's a pity I couldn't putt though, I started with a 4 putt then a 3 putt and I was a nervous wreck for the rest of the round with the flat stick.   The guys I played with who would scramble for a 6 or 7 would ask what I had and upon saying that I had the same score would remark "really, after those first two great shots?!"  Oh well back to studying the putting videos I guess. 

If the projected cut stays at +3 he will live to play another day.

Thanks for this daily!  I have wanted to understand better the "forward knee" movement for some time.  I'm sure it was covered in the past, but I really never understood what was suppose to happen with the forward knee (left knee for right handers).  I was mostly puzzeled because I see quit a bit of movement from players of all levels.  I only see very little movement from when Surge is swinging on the daily's.  I know when I hit a bad shot, there might be several things bad going on, but I always notice that I swung my forward knee in to gain extra power.  Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for the explanation.....excellent!

If some rules official tried to pull that on me, I might, in fact, use it as a club--right over his idiotic head. :) Then I'd still be disqualified for unsportsmanlike actions, but I'd feel better.

several weeks ago i paid for the special book on the short. I have not received it. Please look into this thanks   crfriend31@yahoo.com

Are training aids allowed during play?
This link says no.

http://www.livestrong.com/arti...

It is also said to be a no no at this link according to rule 14-3

http://thesandtrap.com/t/33976...

Dick, although I am not personally positive whether it is allowed (or not) during the PAT it seems not. Why not simply ask those  in charge of the PAT and be double cautious.
For myself personally, any doubt would have me "leave it out". Additionlly, I would be too nervous and it would only be a distraction. This might be a "less is better" situation.

Yep, the way the lower body works in the PPGS is a HUGE difference between this swing and pretty much all other swings being taught. Definitely DO NOT want to try to emulate any PGA pros leg movement aside from DJ. 

Doc

What is the best number for me to tune my swing on the Swing Rite?  I love it and it works for me.  I can make it click all the way down to 1.  I don't know if I should be swinging that fast on every swing.

Is it allowable to carry the Swing Rite in my bag while playing and can I take swings with it between holes? Would it be allowed during the PAT?

Dick

Surge Nation

Thanks for the input on carrying and using the Swing Rite during the PAT.

It will stay in the truck.  Better safe than sorry.

Dick

You can keep anything you want IN YOUR BAG, but you cannot use any assistive device or training aid during the play of a round. My Swing Rite stays in the exterior tube of my bag (I think it's supposed to be for your putter, but I don't like keeping my putter there). I use it when loosening up before heading to the first tee, but as soon as I pull my first club to start my round, it remains in its sheath until the round is over.

SGW,

Thanks for the correction, Don't know why I was thinking Annika when it was Julie. It's a terrible thing to waste ones mind.

If you're talking about the Kenny Knox short game videos (or any of the training videos), they are downloadable by signing in to your account here on the site and going to My Downloads under the My Account tab, or you can watch them online via the My Videos link, also under My Account. If you don't know what your account information is, click on the Support tab and I'm sure they'll help you.
However, it is not a "book." The only book is Surge's Foundations Manual, and that's a downloadable PDF.

Steve:

    YES! And when I do and get a solid hig hit -- it going LEFT of the target line -- maybe "Left of Left" (for a right handed golfer)

     Amos

As noted below: Carry, yes. Use, no.