Getting back to Joe D's question about Count Yogi's wrist position at the top of the swing, I just discussed this by phone with a former CY pupil who played golf with the Count many times. This man played golf competively while in high school, but said he improved his all-around game 20 years after that through lessons from Count Yogi and observing him on the course.

Yogi kept things simple. He taught to set up with the hands behind the ball, which is positioned slightly behind the front heel, the better to optimize the full loft angle of the clubface at impact. The front foot is angled out toward the target for better follow through balance. Count Yogi wanted the club taken back low and slightly inside, then up to a point in the backswing where a golfer still maintains balanced control, which can differ greatly among individuals. "Pull to Control" was a catchphrase of his. In his book, Yogi wrote that all swing arcs vary because of each individual's physical differences.

Happy New Year and good golfing to all.