On Course with Mike Weir
Insights and Instruction from a Left-Hander on the PGA Tour
Published on 10. April 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
177 pages
978-0-07-086363-7 (ISBN)
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
349 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-086363-7 (9780070863637)
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Persons
Tim Campbell is a golf writer with the Winnipeg Free Press, Score magazine and other golf publications. The allure of the game didn't present itself to Tim until his first lesson at the age of 12, a session he and brother Chris reluctantly attended, but the seed grew to an ever-increasing attraction and enthusiasm a short time later. A left-handed player himself, Tim's ongoing fascination is with the mental side of the game and trying to shave a shot or two off his single-digit handicap. Originally from the Guelph and Kitchener, Ontario area, Tim now makes his home in Winnipeg.
Scott Morrison is the sports editor of The Toronto Sun and a hockey analyst on CTV Sportsnet. He also enjoys the game of golf and hits from the left side. Scott's previous books have focused in the area of hockey, including The Days Canada Stood Still, which was about the 1972 Canada-Russia series, and Fire on Ice, about great international series. His most recent title was a best-seller about Wayne Gretzky called The Great One. Scott lives in Toronto with his wife Kathy and their son Mark.
Scott Morrison is the sports editor of The Toronto Sun and a hockey analyst on CTV Sportsnet. He also enjoys the game of golf and hits from the left side. Scott's previous books have focused in the area of hockey, including The Days Canada Stood Still, which was about the 1972 Canada-Russia series, and Fire on Ice, about great international series. His most recent title was a best-seller about Wayne Gretzky called The Great One. Scott lives in Toronto with his wife Kathy and their son Mark.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements // ix
Introduction // xi
Part 1: Mike's Story
Chapter 1: The Early Years // 3
A Driven Youngster // 3
Working the Course // 8
A Young Temper // 13
Early Development // 14
Looking Beyond Bright's Grove // 17
Chapter 2: The College Years // 19
Getting Started at Brigham Young University // 19
Playing at College and at Home // 22
As College Ends // 27
Chapter 3: The Road to the PGA Tour // 31
Earning a Canadian Tour Card // 31
Off to a Great Start // 34
1993 and the Canadian Tour // 34
The Next Two Years // 37
1996: The First Big Change // 38
1997: Gaining a Psychological Edge // 40
Getting a PGA Tour Card // 44
Chapter 4: The Dream Realized: On the PGA Tour // 47
The 1998 Season // 47
Learning the Ropes // 47
Left is Right // 48
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //
Acknowledgements // ix
Introduction // xi
Part 1: Mike's Story
Chapter 1: The Early Years // 3
A Driven Youngster // 3
Working the Course // 8
A Young Temper // 13
Early Development // 14
Looking Beyond Bright's Grove // 17
Chapter 2: The College Years // 19
Getting Started at Brigham Young University // 19
Playing at College and at Home // 22
As College Ends // 27
Chapter 3: The Road to the PGA Tour // 31
Earning a Canadian Tour Card // 31
Off to a Great Start // 34
1993 and the Canadian Tour // 34
The Next Two Years // 37
1996: The First Big Change // 38
1997: Gaining a Psychological Edge // 40
Getting a PGA Tour Card // 44
Chapter 4: The Dream Realized: On the PGA Tour // 47
The 1998 Season // 47
Learning the Ropes // 47
Left is Right // 48
Qualifying Again // 50
The 1999 Season // 52
More Learning Experiences // 52
The Big Win // 58
The Mental Game // 62
Chapter 5: The New Millennium // 71
Building Momentum // 71
The Presidents Cup // 72
On Top of the World // 82
Part 2: Mike's Mechanics
Chapter 6: Swing Changes and Progress // 91
Meet Mike Wilson // 91
The Old Swing // 92
The Old Set-up // 104
Posture // 104
Grip // 104
Alignment // 104
The Swing Flaws // 106
The Benefits // 108
Low Ball Flight and Other Effects // 108
The New Swing // 109
Set-up Positions // 109
Swing Keys // 110
Key Concepts - The Waggle // 110
Drills // 113
Left Foot Back Drill // 113
Side-hill Lies // 113
Pre-set Drill // 113
Start Forward Drill // 113
Speed-up Drill // 114
Matzie Drills // 115
Impact Bag // 116
Fitness Aspects // 116
Teaching Aids // 118
Chapter 7: The Fundamentals // 121
Introduction // 121
Posture // 121
Grip // 123
Ball Position // 124
Alignment // 127
Application // 129
Driving // 129
Set-up Differences // 129
Swing Keys // 130
Fairway Woods // 131
Finding the Right Combination // 133
Remove Those Long Irons // 133
Long Irons // 133
Keep It Smooth // 133
Middle Irons // 133
Par-3 Magic // 136
Approach Irons // 136
The Scoring Clubs // 136
Knock 'em Stiff // 136
Don't Force the Distances // 136
It's All About Distance Control // 143
Keep It Short and Compact // 143
The Short Game // 143
Pitching // 143
Chipping // 146
Bunker Play // 147
Putting // 150
Creating Backspin // 154
In-between Shots // 154
Conclusion // 159
Glossary // 161
Career Highlights // 163
Index //