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Issue 921 - Wednesday May 20, 2026
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Master The Motion Before You Master The Shot.

"Everybody can get better on 15 minutes per day."
Peter Cowen, Renowned Golf Coach
"You can even get better on 5 minutes per day."
Tom Tucker, Unrenowned Golf Coach 😄

Tom's Featured Tip: Formulate "If-Then" Solutions For Common Errors


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    Formulate "If-Then" Solutions For Common Errors




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    Formulate "If-Then" Solutions For Common Errors




    When I coach a student, I try to make them think through problems and find solutions.

    For example:
    1. IF you shank a shot, then do your solution.
    2. iF you hit it fat, then do your solution.
    Your solution could be technique, feel, concentration, or intention.

    But it has to be something.

    It also needs to have a high chance for success.

    As an amateur, you need to have quick solutions in your thought process to self correct when you play for at least these common mistakes:
    1. fat shots
    2. thin shots
    3. heel shots
    4. toe shots
    5. left shots
    6. right shots
    Better players actually have multiple solutions for each of the above, and can implement changes that fix multiple issues.

    You can take lessons from a good coach to set up solutions for problems, or you can Google search for answers. I tried the Google option just to see what AI would tell me, and to be honest, it come up with some good concepts.

    I Googled this problem "how can I fix a fat shot in golf", try it and check out how comprehensive the answer is. I'm sure you'd get a similar result from ChatGPT or any other AI apps. It's amazing how deep those AI apps can go when asked questions.

    Most amateurs will benefit most by having an educated set of eyes help define and solve problems. However, if you are good at self teaching and know your own swing pretty well, the Google option is intriguing.

    Try it, you'll like it!




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    Tom




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    All the best,

    Tom Tucker
    Teaching Professional, Batavia Country Club
    WGTF ' "Top 100 Golf Teacher"
    USGTF Class "A" Teaching Professional
    IGPA Certified Golf Psychology Coach
    Cell: (716) 474-3005
    Email: TomTuckerGolf@gmail.com
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    "There are no substitutes in the quest for perfection1"
    ~ Ben Hogan


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