Hello All:

This is one of those "if a tree falls in the woods..." questions that golf likes to present us.

Jack Nicklaus who at one time was an ok golfer said that he liked to think of all swings as being similiar from driver through wedge. Jack also said he "NEVER" missed a short putt in tournament play. Neither statement is exactly true but Mr. Nicklaus was a clever guy and he used simplicity and positive thinking in a very productive way.

Modern technology proves that there are distinct differences in set-up positions, angle of attack etc.. for the various shots we are required to hit on the course. The driver swing is different, in some respects from the short iron. The swings are also very similiar which can be used to a players advantage if they have the correct mindset.

You could, I suppose, look at each shot individualy and have a separate thought pocess for each. Or you could use the string of similiarites and just focus on the set-up aspects which are subtly different and have the most impact on the various shots. Our natural golf instincs usually take care of the rest of those variances anyway.

By the way did anyone find my Pro v-1 in the woods under that fallen tree......

Tim S