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Former PGA Tour player John Hamarik brings his experience on the Tour to Scigolf. For a look at what goes on Inside the Ropes, read John's views and insights at Scigolf.
In addition to his experiences with pro players and Tips of The Trade, John will be pleased to answer your questions.
John also offers the opportunity for you to learn from his experience. As Tom Lehman said to John,
"you have such a wonderful ability to teach the golf swing. I'm sure your calling is to help others with their game because you are one of the best."
John is in Ohio now. Call him at 330-774-4350 to arrange lessons with "one of the best." For more on John's school click here
John Hamariks 2008 Golf Predictions and Thoughts
Hey all you golfers. The 2008 season is just around the corner, and while some of us are up North freezing our butts off, some of you lucky ones are still teeing it up every week.
I have some thoughts about 2008 that I would like to share with you. Here goes and enjoy and e-mail me any feedback. Would love to share golf thoughts with you.
Tiger Woods.....What can you say? Give him the Fed-Ex Cup in January, no need think anything else. I think he will win three Majors in 2008. Masters, US Open and the PGA. Also 6 other tournaments.
Phil Michelson ...Phil was second on the 2007 money list, a great year. I think he will win 2 tournaments in 2008, no Majors. He and Tiger are NOT best buddies and I don't think he has the aggression to charge Tiger in any big tournament.
Sergio Garcia... I think he will throw a fit in a big tournament and continue his crying and whining. I hope he gets the SHANKS.
Adam Scott... Great player, great swing. I'll give him a couple wins in 2008. He is just starting to climb up the ladder. He finished 11th on the money list in 2007. I think he will be in the top six in 2008.
Davis Love...Hope he makes a comeback. He had some physical trouble in 2007 and finished 96th on the money list.
Equipment...A lot of new stuff out there for 2008. Look for a Texas based putter company, Elite Sport Products to gain momentum. Jesper Parnevik used it for the first time at the Texas Open and shot 61 and tied for first and lost a playoff. High tech and amazing feel.
More shaft designs, lighter, stronger and all claiming more distance. Hey, you gotta put it in the short grass.
Look for some driver shapes in 2008 with different weighting possibilities.
Hybrids are more and more popular. Get rid of your 2 and 3 irons, put them in the trash.
More Predictions will be arriving soon.
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John
My Round of Golf With Payne Stewart
A Brief Bio of Bobby Locke
A Casual Meeting with Tom Lehman
Meeting Arnold Palmer
My Dinner with Two Legends
My first encounter with the great Moe Norman
Spending the afternoon with Art Wall
Gambling on The Golf Course
Q and A with John
From John:
I've heard of several pros who use the power fade instead of the draw as their primary drive pattern for its dependability. How does one learn that shot? I use to hook badly, but have moved to the point that about half are some form of push (not slice) and 25% each for draw and hook. On narrow fairways, I usually use my 4 iron as 200 straight is better than 250 crooked.
Great question John. One way to work a power fade is to get on the range and make a few changes. Position the ball a little closer to the inside of the left heel, weaken the left hand a bit and take the club straighter back, and feel like you are not releasing so soon. Make sure to set up down the left side of the fairway and hit hundreds of balls, to FEEL the move.
Good Luck,
John
From Tom
I am hoping I have reached the correct John Hamarik. I saw a special on the golf channel with you speaking about your battle with rheumatoid arthritis and the treatment that you received from a doctor in Scottsdale. My mother has suffered with severe rheumatoid arthritis for 11 years and is unable to try many of the treaments due to other medical problems. I would very much appreciate any information that you could send to me including contact information of your doctor.
Thank you so much for your time and I apologize if I have not reached the right person.
Hi Tom, thanks for the e-mail.
I really enjoyed doing the golf channel segment. I feel pretty fortunate to be able to compete at golf again after 20 years.
The doctor who got me on track is in Scottsdale, AZ. His name is Dr. Alan Christianson.....480-657-0003. His web site is integrativehealthcare.com.
Please feel free to call me anytime at 330-774-4350 if you have any questions about what I did to get rid of the arthritis. I would love to talk with you for a few minutes, so don't think that you would be bothering me if you called. My life has changed dramatically in the past four years. I spent 15 years of my life in severe pain and knowing that I would never golf again, now I am trying to compete against good players and continuing my dream.
Sincerely,
John Hamarik
Tips of the Trade
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