Over the next few hours we used more videotape, more slow motion swings and discussions about what did not happen when the desired ball flight did not occur. By 3 p.m., his ball flight was powerful and consistent. As Doug heads for the putting green, I head off to find Jimmy Green. Jimmy and I continue what we worked on in the morning session, just less of it. He hit 100 bunker shots and about 300 putts and called it a day.
Today is a dream come true for a coach and a golf stroke engineer.
Jimmy Green, Joe Durant, Glen Hnatiuk and Doug Barron play a practice round together. I meet and work with Glen and Joe for about 30 minutes before they play. With camera in hand, I record as they play. I answer questions, demonstrate and discuss shot selection and strategy, all the while video taping every shot. I also help with yardages and make jokes, but mostly I remind them over and over what their priorities are.