On Course With Mike Weir: Insights and Instructions from a Left-Hander on the Pga Tour

Name: On Course With Mike Weir: Insights and Instructions from a Left-Hander on the Pga Tour
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ISBN: 9780070863637

ISBN-10: 0070863636

ISBN-13: 9780070863637

Edition: 2003

Authors: Mike Weir

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List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Binding: Paperback
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

Acknowledgements	p. xi
Introduction	p. xiii
Mike's Story
The Early Years	p. 3
A Driven Youngster	p. 3
Working the Course	p. 8
A Young Temper	p. 13
Early Development	p. 14
Looking Beyond Bright's Grove	p. 17
The College Years	p. 19
Getting Started at Brigham Young University	p. 19
Playing at College and at Home	p. 22
As College Ends	p. 27
The Road to the PGA Tour	p. 31
Earning a Canadian Tour Card	p. 31
Off to a Great Start	p. 34
1993 and the Canadian Tour	p. 34
The Next Two Years	p. 37
1996: The First Big Change	p. 38
1997: Gaining a Psychological Edge	p. 40
Getting a PGA Tour Card	p. 44
The Dream Realized: On the PGA Tour	p. 47
The 1998 Season	p. 47
Learning the Ropes	p. 47
Left is Right	p. 48
Qualifying Again	p. 50
The 1999 Season	p. 52
More Learning Experiences	p. 52
The Big Win	p. 58
The Mental Game	p. 62
The New Millennium	p. 71
Building Momentum	p. 71
The Presidents Cup	p. 72
On Top of the World	p. 82
Mike's Mechanics
Swing Changes and Progress	p. 91
Meet Mike Wilson	p. 91
The Old Swing	p. 92
The Old Set-up	p. 104
Posture	p. 104
Grip	p. 104
Alignment	p. 104
The Swing Flaws	p. 106
The Benefits	p. 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects	p. 108
The New Swing	p. 109
Set-up Positions	p. 109
Swing Keys	p. 110
Key Concepts--The Waggle	p. 110
Drills	p. 111
Left Foot Back Drill	p. 111
Side-hill Lies	p. 111
Pre-set Drill	p. 111
Start Forward Drill	p. 111
Speed-up Drill	p. 114
Matzie Drills	p. 115
Impact Bag	p. 116
Fitness Aspects	p. 116
Teaching Aids	p. 118
The Fundamentals	p. 121
Introduction	p. 121
Posture	p. 121
Grip	p. 123
Ball Position	p. 124
Alignment	p. 127
Application	p. 129
Driving	p. 129
Set-up Differences	p. 129
Swing Keys	p. 130
Fairway Woods	p. 131
Finding the Right Combination	p. 133
Remove Those Long Irons	p. 133
Long Irons	p. 133
Keep It Smooth	p. 133
Middle Irons	p. 133
Par-3 Magic	p. 136
Approach Irons	p. 136
The Scoring Clubs	p. 136
Knock 'em Stiff	p. 136
Don't Force the Distances	p. 136
It's All About Distance Control	p. 143
Keep It Short and Compact	p. 143
The Short Game	p. 143
Pitching	p. 143
Chipping	p. 146
Bunker Play	p. 147
Putting	p. 150
Creating Backspin	p. 154
In-between Shots	p. 154
Conclusion	p. 159
Glossary	p. 161
Career Highlights	p. 163
Index	p. 169
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