Hello,

As you will see we are still in the Caribbean, the photos are taken a 0600 hours the sun is just rising, it is bird paradise, 58 species of birds exist here all beautiful colours chirping / the multi coloured parrots flying off in pairs, Wild Fowl, magnificent sight brilliant hues provided by the tropical Mocking Birds, Blue and Gold Macaws . The high mountains with dense forests heavy tropical rains provide the perfect habitat. There are also large colonies of Red Howler Monkeys; they make a lot of noise, as they leap about in the high bamboo trees. There are also snakes, so if this Pro-Vi does go in the trees, I will not be going in to find it.

We are also taking a chance being out this early because there are many occasions when armed bandits rob tourists on golf courses. The golf courses are ok; the fairways are weed like grass, the greens patchy. Not pristine like in the UK and USA in the summer or Thailand all year round.

With books / written tips illustrations it is comparatively easy to teach a high handicapper or someone who is just learning to play; they can read see the illustrations and learn the correct mechanics and principles of the game, which will immediately improve their game. With a low handicap player it is not always a wise move to introduce major changes. Even the great players like Tiger Woods find it difficult to make changes to their game.
Research carried out over a two year period working with some of the worlds best players, has provided some interesting facts related to the few minutes prior to playing their shot, and the changes that take place while they take the shot. Based on the known fact that we ALL have two sides to our brain one side for serous high level concentration, the other side is for happy relaxed natural no tension let your body take over thinking. With the pro player their concentration level is very high during the pre-shot routine; it peaks for approximately 10 seconds while at address. Even so they never freeze over the ball, they waggle the club which is a signal to the brain, once they start their back swing the brain switches to natural let it happen mode, they depend on muscle memory to produce he natural swing, with the perfect timing balance and club head speed. They have developed every golfers dream, a natural swing which they can repeat every time with out even thinking.

Your pre--shot-routine which must be practiced until it is second nature. Determine your optimum target area, and the correct distance from the tee. (Taking into account all these factors ) Hazards, water, bunkers, trees, heavy rough, out of bounds. Wind, direction, from behind, wind against, swirling. Narrow or wide fairway.

Now select the correct club, you should know the distance with your three wood, on average 200 yards, driver 220-230 yards depending on the wind and ball selection.
Now select precisely where to place your tee, it needs to be positioned to give you a direct line to your target. Your tee MUST to be the correct height, so the ball is level with the sweet spot on your club.

Now step back behind the ball and line it up with the target, the logo on the ball can be adjusted like a rifle sight to point to the target. Step back behind the ball and check the target line. Maybe select an a old divot a short distance ahead which is in line with your target, aim to hit the ball over this marker. Take a relaxed practice swing. Step up to the ball. Arms and club stretched out in front of you, slowly bend fore-ward from the hips until the club touches the ground behind the ball. Take your stance the width of your shoulders. Feet aligned slightly left of the target, check your grip, do not grip the club too tight. Pressure =same as squeezing a tube of tooth paste, you are now ready to take the shot. Take one last look at the target, deep breath relax no tension in the arms, just think rhythm and timing, keep your eyes fixed on the ball. Do NOT freeze over the ball waggle the club, push back low a smooth with the left arm your upper body starting to turn, DO not sway back, only the upper body turning (SET IT LOSE MOTHER GOOSE). That is your tempo. Pull down with the left arm in control keep your head down, eyes fixed on the ball hit right through the ball with the club staying low and in line with the target.

Key objective to teach your mind and body to synchronize and maintain balance, smooth transfer of weight from right to left follow though, DO NOT LOOK UP UNTIL THE BALL HAS GONE Once your swing is smooth and natural and you can repeat it every time then will be a single handicap golfer.