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united · 05-31-2016, 01:04 PM

Every Shot Counts is tremendous. I thought it may be a bit number heavy but I really enjoyed it and found I had trouble putting it down once I started.

Pro Golf Synopsis (one version every year) is another math-heavy, but informative read. Good for PGA player breakdowns if you're a fan of watching, too.

Given it's getting into the season now and we are all figuring out what has decided to stop (or if you're lucky, start) working this year, what are some other sources of information you all find useful?

YouTube, of course, is a great resource these days.
I hadn't checked out MeAndMyGolf but will now.
Andrew Rice - More into subscription ($) stuff now but still lots of older free content available. Heavily incorporates of Trackman in his lessons and philosophies. Really helped me understand ball flight laws which in turns helps diagnose what you are doing wrong (sometimes nothing but hitting the heel or toe).
Mark Crossfield and Rick Shiels are two guys well known for equipment reviews and a bit of instruction - I haven't watched much of their instruction, personally, but plan to when I have an evening with nothing going on.
Any others?

What about instructors in Calgary? I've found, like courses here, most seem to charge a lot of money for what you appear to get.
Sadly it seems some of the ones with good reputations are struggling these days and moving to quantity over quality to survive (can't blame them).
Any notable recommendations who utilize Trackman or Flightscope or similar?
I always thought GolfTec was just a scam, based on the awful commercials, but a friend who is a 9 handicap got irritated at his $150/hour instructor who started double booking students in a as-mentioned quantity over quality type model (jumping back and forth between them), so pursued GolfTec for half the price and has glowing reviews. In particular loves the video they take, Flightscope on every shot, and being able to review all lessons and video online after the fact. I'm still skeptical, but it's tempting to try a couple and see what it's like. Plus being inside isn't ideal. Any experiences here?
Other recommendations?

05-31-2016, 01:04 PM	#549
united #1 Goaltender Join Date: Mar 2007 Exp:	Every Shot Counts is tremendous. I thought it may be a bit number heavy but I really enjoyed it and found I had trouble putting it down once I started. Pro Golf Synopsis (one version every year) is another math-heavy, but informative read. Good for PGA player breakdowns if you're a fan of watching, too. Given it's getting into the season now and we are all figuring out what has decided to stop (or if you're lucky, start) working this year, what are some other sources of information you all find useful? YouTube, of course, is a great resource these days. I hadn't checked out MeAndMyGolf but will now. Andrew Rice - More into subscription ($) stuff now but still lots of older free content available. Heavily incorporates of Trackman in his lessons and philosophies. Really helped me understand ball flight laws which in turns helps diagnose what you are doing wrong (sometimes nothing but hitting the heel or toe). Mark Crossfield and Rick Shiels are two guys well known for equipment reviews and a bit of instruction - I haven't watched much of their instruction, personally, but plan to when I have an evening with nothing going on. Any others? What about instructors in Calgary? I've found, like courses here, most seem to charge a lot of money for what you appear to get. Sadly it seems some of the ones with good reputations are struggling these days and moving to quantity over quality to survive (can't blame them). Any notable recommendations who utilize Trackman or Flightscope or similar? I always thought GolfTec was just a scam, based on the awful commercials, but a friend who is a 9 handicap got irritated at his $150/hour instructor who started double booking students in a as-mentioned quantity over quality type model (jumping back and forth between them), so pursued GolfTec for half the price and has glowing reviews. In particular loves the video they take, Flightscope on every shot, and being able to review all lessons and video online after the fact. I'm still skeptical, but it's tempting to try a couple and see what it's like. Plus being inside isn't ideal. Any experiences here? Other recommendations? __________________ "I think the eye test is still good, but analytics can sure give you confirmation: what you see...is that what you really believe?" Scotty Bowman, 0 NHL games played