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Smarter than the average Bear!!

Re: Count Yogi

Hi. I have been using this technique for some time. It is simple and easy to learn. You stand a little taller, swing the club back with the body, letting the arms drag the club wide and inside. The weight of the club sets it at the top. The down swing is started by a strong weight shift and turn to the left with the lower body and straightening of the left leg. The club is thrown with the right side thru the ball with the weight of the club and momentum providing the release. The club and body turn dramaticaly toward the target as the left leg straightens and the club wraps lateraly all the way around the back to the right shoulder. It is the smoothest swing I have ever found in 50 years of playing. Al

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Mike Austin and Count Yogi were similar and both could hit the ball over 400 yards if needed. Both were very acurate. Both taught that the club should be taken through the ball and out as the major purpose of the swing. Major differences were more personal preferences in the foot positions and in the release. Austin believed as Jack Nicklaus, that the release should be strong from the top which requires strong drive with the lower body to get the knees and hips out of the way before the club came through. Count Yogi believe and taught that the cocking of the club and the release are natural results of club weight and momentum and should not be thought about. If you put both swings on a split screen they are very similar. Austin realy enjoyed breaking down the swing in greater detail than most can assimilate and use that to justify his high cost per lesson. Both were fantastic performers. Check out Austins almost unbelievable number of wins on the club pro circuit and the tapes in the Golfers hall of fame of him carrying a ball in the air of 485 yards! Al

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