...why a picture of Michael Allen was used as the header for your web page. Is he a friend? A 'machiner'? Just curious...
Originally Posted by dssBecause that's the photo Bambam put up! I had no idea who it was. Especially since the first few weeks he was up 'left handed'.
...why a picture of Michael Allen was used as the header for your web page. Is he a friend? A 'machiner'? Just curious...
Originally Posted by Yoda Because that's the photo Bambam put up! I had no idea who it was. Especially since the first few weeks he was up 'left handed'.The photos were placeholders until I could get some swamp photos. The problem is every time we're at the swamp we golf!
Thanks for the info!
Originally Posted by bambamHere's a group photo of our last adventure, taken on the first tee of Atlanta CC just before we teed off in an LBG outing during Masters week 2008. That's Bambam (Ben Mahan, in the red shirt and shades) and his brother, Matt Mahan, on the far right. Others (L-R) are John MacDonald, Larry Powell, Jeff Hull, Lynn Blake, James MacDonald, and Daryl DelSasso.
The photos were placeholders until I could get some swamp photos. The problem is every time we're at the swamp we golf!
Originally Posted by Yoda Here's a group photo of our last adventure, taken on the first tee of Atlanta CC just before we teed off in an LBG outing during Masters week 2008. That's Bambam (Ben Mahan, in the red shirt and shades) and his brother, Matt Mahan, on the far right. Others (L-R) are John MacDonald, Larry Powell, Jeff Hull, Lynn Blake, James MacDonald, and Daryl DelSasso.And, I got to teach all day long while they were playing!!!
Originally Posted by YodasLuke And, I got to teach all day long while they were playing!!!You've done quite enough teaching IMO...my brother has added 10+ yards to every club in his bag thanks to you!
Can I come out and play, next time? Please?
Between this and the putting tips you gave him last year, I'm beginning to think you are trying to help people play better. 
Originally Posted by dcg1952 I don't know Ted, they look like a bunch of swingers to me. We need to get a group of hitters together and have a challenge match someday.Getting a match isn't the problem. But, after the match they always want to have a tea party and discuss everyone's feelings on the outcome of the match.
Originally Posted by bambam You've done quite enough teaching IMO...my brother has added 10+ yards to every club in his bag thanks to you!I know it sounds ludicrous, but people can improve. I'm doing my best to build the evidence.
I prefer the 16 ounce filet while watching extreme fighting.Lynn, O.B. Left, this isn't that far off is it? Put a cage around Jeff and Daryl, and I think that pretty much sums up the evening!
Originally Posted by rightsided Hi YodaYour reputation precedes you, rightsided. As you have just landed here and this is your first post, I would advise you to leave your bags packed. You may find it a short stay.
I have watched some of your videos and am trying to understand the picture below. Can you please explain this as it doesnt look like anything I see the players on Tour doing. As a beginner, I am unsure what the purpose of learning this is. Thanks.
Originally Posted by Yoda Your reputation precedes you, rightsided. As you have just landed here and this is your first post, I would advise you to leave your bags packed. You may find it a short stay.I tried hitting some balls like this and the contact was solid but very low. I also got quite a few shanks straight right and some fat shots. The thing of most concern was the aching right lower back and left wrist. Is this photo how it should be done or is it an exaggerated version? As this is called a chip, how am I supposed to stop it on the green? Thanks for your reply
In the unlikely event I have misjudged your intentions, I'll offer this:
As a self-professed beginner, it is not important that you know. Instead, it is important that you find a competent instructor -- a demonstrated record of success at all levels is a good benchmark -- and do as you are told. Or else save your money and his time.
That said, the video itself (from which you extracted the photo) contains the explanation you seek. Since it is free, I suggest you watch it until some glimmer of truth seeps through. You might also find some enlightenment here: http://lynnblakegolf.com/gallery/sho...ry.php?cat=504.
Originally Posted by rightsided I tried hitting some balls like this and the contact was solid but very low. I also got quite a few shanks straight right and some fat shots. The thing of most concern was the aching right lower back and left wrist. Is this photo how it should be done or is it an exaggerated version? As this is called a chip, how am I supposed to stop it on the green? Thanks for your replyYou win. I lose. Please go somewhere else. Thx.