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David - Let me give you a brief back ground
of my game. I am 50 years old. I started playing golf at age
20 with friends from work. It was more just for fun and beer
than anything else.
I have to admit, I am a skeptical
person when it comes to claims of products and
personal testimonies. I purchased your “simple golf swing”
and saw the potential. With the weather and a busy schedule
I didn’t put the time in to practice. But, it was still ingrained
into my head. How simple it really was. It’s now been several
months of off and on practice and playing golf when ever I
could, trying to produce the results claimed in your product.
I am now a changed and convinced
player. It has clicked. Not only have I reduced
strokes I have reduced my frustration with my game many folds.
I started with an average of 110. Yesterday a beautiful
day, sun shinning I started the first hole double bogey, my
first thought was here I go again then, par, par, par, par,
birdie, par, a final round 85!
It came together. It felt so good I played another round,
a 92. Today, I couldn’t wait to write my testimony.
Thanks David, I couldn’t be happier, it was a well worth the
invested money and time.
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Dave, You are my new best friend! I began playing
golf at about age 12. I started out caddying at Oakbrook Country
Club, a private club outside of Chicago. I am now 59 years old...
that's 47 years of knocking the ball around. Clearly, I love
the game! My short game and putting have always been good. Getting
off the Tee Box straight and down the middle of the fairway
has always been troublesome... and added an element of frustration
to my game. I purchased your book, read every word twice, took
notes as you suggested... and headed out to the range the next
day, to see if I could do what you were recommending. Within
20 minutes (1 large bucket of balls) I was hitt'n 'em like I
have never hitt'm before... "LONG" and "STRAIGHT, No Slice At
All." Like you, I have tried everything; private lessons, purchased
every gadget, custom clubs, and balls promising to correct a
slice... as you well know... none of these things had any long
term positive effect on my game. It was business as usual until
incorporated the steps you outline in your book! I tell you
it's a miracle. Your concise, easy to follow tips, and exercises
was all I needed to literally straighten things out. I have
been to the range two more times, and played two rounds over
the weekend with real, quantifiable results. My golf partners
can't believe it. I have been giving them money for years...
I got some of it back on Sunday morning!!!!!! The purchase price
of your book has proved to be the best money I've ever spent
to improve my game. I now know for certain, There is no substiture
for a disciplined and correct swing! I am going to tell every
golfer I meet about your book and methodology. Everyone deserves
to be as happy with their game as I am. Thanks buddy, I'm putting
you on my Christmas list!!!! John Gammuto East Norriton, PA
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David, I have been delighted with your golf
system but being a greedy human, I of course wanted more and
thought I could get more. I went and bought an attractive looking
book.the 10 principles of golf or something of the sort. Slightly
different grip, stance..promised distance an accuracy . Well
I went out Saturday to try it out and the first 9 was miserable.49.
At the turn I committed back to your system.grip, stance swing
and all and shot 41 on the back. Then to top it off, Sunday
using your system shot 79!! On a tough course. I know in your
course you comment that short in the fairway is better than
long in the rough but your system gives me such confidence that
by the end of yesterdays round I was swinging away and hitting
drives a respectable 240 to 250. Again of all the courses I've
bought in my life yours is the only one which delivered. Thanks
again.
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I purchased your book online a few months ago.
I haven't taken the time to read the information until this
past weekend. Having only read the information and not practicing
any of your methodology I decided to put it all to the test,
"cold turkey" if you will, yesterday. I am a nine handicap and
play only about once a week. My biggest disappointment with
my golf game is my inconsistentcy. Well, I teed it up yesterday
after devouring your book and making mental notes. Needless
to say my very first tee-shot was a little on the rough side,
not bad by any means just not what I was accustom too. Second
shot was to 10 feet from the pin and I am putting for a birdie.
I made par and could not have been more pleased. I proceeded
to make 14 pars yesterday and 4 bogeys on my way to, for me,
a stellar 76...even with one penalty stroke. This is with NO
PRACTICE Dave and just pure desire to implement your methods.
I had to fight-off some old bad-habits during the round but
I have no doubt that I have embarked on a golf swing that I
can simply and easily repeat over and over and over. My golfing
partners were already counting their winnings when I told them
what I was about to do. Needless to say my winnings managed
to pay for the cost of your book and more. It all seemed a bit
odd at first but I did manage to trust my swing and your methods
and the results were terrific. I know my confidence will soar
as I begin to practice and better master this simple golf swing
as well. This is golf as it is meant to be played. A simple
set-up, a couple simple swing thoughts and "poof" a simple but
VERY productive golf swing yielding terrific results
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Aloha David, I didn't get a chance to thank
you. I purchased your program back in the beginning of July
05. I was going on a golfing vacation and I really wanted to
impress my friends and family. Anyway, long story short I used
to shoot in the mid to upper eighties (very inconsintent with
my clubs. I read your booklet on the plane ride back home, went
to the driving range and sure enough I started playing in the
77-82 range every time I went out! The best thing is that I
have come back home and I'm still playing at that level and
I only play once per week! I know I could be better if I played
more but being in the military right now doesn't allow me much
time for anything else. Thanks David, you made me consistant.
Sincerely, Tom Ledford USN, Pearl Harbor Hawaii
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David your the BEST!
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Hi Dave, I bought your course about a month
ago. I am a new golfer (started playing in April of this year)
and not a kid (64). I had taken a couple of lessons, but still
was slicing up a storm. I followed your directions and while
I hardly have a perfect swing, it has improved dramatically.
I don't hit the ball a whole lot further, but do it it straighter
(or with a fade), but as it is not slicing way a lot, I get
more effective distance. I also benefited even more from your
course on chipping. As a guy who doesn't hit long or very straight,
I often end up chipping. Like many guys who are starting out,
sometimes my chips would be line drives, well past the green
and others would go only a few yards and have been pulling what
is left of my hair. I am not a great chipper yet, but I seldom
do the shots mentioned above and that cuts strokes off the game
and more importantly make the game more fun. I must admit, I
wasn't sure your course was worth the money, but it was cheap
enough that I didn't really care. IT IS WORTH THE MONEY and
the nice thing about it, is it is like having a coach here on
my computer. I now come back and review after a round of golf.
Then I go out the next day to the driving range and practice
correcting what I was doing wrong. I may never go out on the
senior tour, but I have gone from a double bogie golfer to about
a bogie golfer since I got the course. I expect to be shooting
better than that as time progresses and I get more consistent
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David, I have not played golf since last month,
over 30 days ago and after reading your “simple swing method”
I tried it this morning at the range and then proceeded to go
play golf… I shot a 44 on the front and a 38 on the back for
an 82. I had two birdies on the back. I had been shooting in
the 90’s lately, and my handicap had been getting worse. If
I had not wasted some shots on bad putts, chips, and club selection
I would have even shot better. I hit the ball really well today
and am a believer in your golf method. All I did was think about
my setup, alignment, and where my right shoulder needs to be….
Thank you so much, Scott Horn, San Antonio, Texas
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David, You wanted a response to the simple
swing instruction book. I've been attempting to play golf for
at least 25 years and only once (a fluke?) did I ever break
100. Since I've read your book, my scores have steadily been
decreasing and yesterday I managed a 99! I actually tied my
son-in-law on the back nine with a 48. (To do it he had to make
an impossible shot between trees and a ten foot putt.) Thank
you so much, I'm confident my scores will continue to go down.
I'll let you know if I ever break 90. Bill Hutt.
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Dear David: Thank you, thank you, thank you...I
downloaded your information last night and read it over and
started working with my practice club at my home this morning.
I a 58 year old and started playing exactly 3 years ago and
got hooked on the game. That didn't mean that I was good at
it, mind you, but I enjoyed playing. I play by myself or with
friends at least once a week and occationaly twice, but still
score in the mid-90's most of the time. My problem was consistency:
I never knew who was going to show up at the 1st tee, the guy
who could keep it in the fairway sometimes or the guy who never
saw the short stuff other than to ride over it to "try" to find
my ball. I just played with a friend yesterday and shot a 95.
I hit some really great shots and some real duds...the norm
for me. After reading your instructions for your swing and a
little practice at home and hitting a few balls on the range
before my round this afternoon, I shot an 83...again, an 83.
That's 10 to 13 strokes off my normal round and I would have
broken 80 if I had made all the birdie putts I had the opportunity
to hole. I started off hitting my irons as "pure" as I have
ever hit them and yes, they went dead straight within 3 to 5
feet of the pin almost all day. It did take me a few holes to
figure out what I needed to do to start hitting the driver as
well as I was hitting the irons, but I finally figured that
out as well. I still had a few miss-hits but mostly they were
when I tried to swing too hard because I was having too much
fun. I have, like most bogey or worse golfers, had lessons,
bought all the swing technique books and pitches (some over
the internet, just as I did yours) but none have worked even
have as well and none ever worked as quickly. I can't wait to
get back out on the course again and I also know that the more
I practice your method the more natural it will become. As I
said before, I love the game of golf and always wanted to play
better but I assumed that I would have to practice for hours
after having more lessons. I have my own business and a sick
wife and I barely get to play enough as it is, much less find
hours to practice. I just assumed that I would stay at my basic
skill level until I could change some other things in my life,
but you have turned that around. I apoligize for going on so
long, but in case you haven't figured it out yet, I am happy
with my purchase and would wholeheartly recommend it to anyone
who would like to play better golf FAST! You say one can knock
7 to 10 strokes off their round within a week, I didn't think
it could be done in one day. Thank you again. Dave
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It has now been a little over three months
since I read your book and started working with your system.
Let me tell you about today. I play regularly with a group of
from 8 to 10 guys who have handicaps from single digits to the
low 20's. We have a great time and enjoy each other's company.
No betting, but we do watch each other's scores. I used to range
in the upper third of the group, but I now am in the lower third.
Today, I shot the best round of my life, two over par for the
last 11 holes - broke 40 for the very first time. From near
20, my handicap is now down to the low 16's and heading lower.
Absolutely no question that it is due to your system. Due to
a knee problem from college football (my 63 years contributes
too!), I had real difficulty getting distance and accuracy.
I am now consistently in the fairway, 200 to 225 yards off the
tee. From that point on, the rest of your system takes hold
too, and your simple chip, and putting advice has made a significant
difference. I especially like your analytical approach, your
drills, and your overall focus on simplicity and awareness.
Now it is no longer a question of whether I will break 90, but
by how much. I know it shouldn't be that important, but it is
a simple fact that the game is a lot more enjoyable when you
are shooting in the 80's rather than the 90's and have a legitimate
chance to par every hole! I just wish I would have read your
book and started using your system years ago instead of just
3 months ago.
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Dave, purchased your ebook three weeks ago
and just started working with it over the past week, first on
the range and finally taking it to the course. Currently I play
to a 9 handicap using a conventional swing but have always struggled
with too fast of a hip rotation during the transition leading
to a push fade or pull and to much inconsistent results. Have
to say that having put your swing method to the test on the
course has resulted in some dramatic changes. I have started
to draw my shots on a consistent basis. If I miss I know what
I am doing wrong and still don't get into too much trouble.
I have always been a long hitter but now I am much straighter
and my ball flight is more predictable. The swing may not always
be perfect but who says golf is. Great swing method!! Thanks,
Mark Kevorkian, CT
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Re- "DavidsBook" Dave!! Thanks for the golf
tips. I have tried the swing that you recommended to correct
my slice & it works. I was shooting around 100-105 at my own
golf club & since I started using your system of hitting the
ball with my back & spine straight & hitting from the hips &
addressing the ball in the middle of my stance I have reduced
my score to 87& 92 in the two rounds since I started using your
method, Thanks Again Bruce Barton
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I have been golfing for 4 years now and have
a library of books and videos to teach me how to play golf.
My scores have been in the 104 to 110 range with no signs of
going lower. A couple of month's ago I got David's book and
saw immediate chipping improvement even to the amazement of
the guys I play with. Now after a couple of months of working
with the simple techniques in David's book I broke 100 and shot
a 99. What's even better is that since then I have shot another
99, a 95, and most recently 92. Much better than even the 7
strokes that he says he can knock off your game. I am scoring
lower, hitting it straighter, hitting it longer, and have more
confidence. I have no doubt that I will be breaking 90 very
soon. Thanks David.
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David, I am a pretty cynical guy but with my
game gone to pot I ordered your book. Went to driving range
three times and then to the course today. Absolutely fantastic.
SHot 82 and that was with an OB on 17 when I figured out I was
about to break 80!!!! Your general principles are great..even
on lob wedge and sand shots. I did lose a bit of distance but
the dead on accuracy more than makes up for it. Thanks so much
for a great product
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David, Thanks for your simple golf swing. I
have never been able to hit long irons consistently straight.
That is until now. After reading your book I went to the driving
range and was impressed with how I was hitting the ball much
more consistently. I still have room for improvement, but I
know when I mishit what I did wrong and how to correct it.Thanks
again, Dale Hollowell
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I have played golf for over 20 years, sometimes
good other times not so good. One thing remained a constant
I really had no idea why I played poorly or great, as with most
golfers my own swing was a mystery. At one point I was a 5 handicap
but lost the magic over winter and I began to hit all my shots
much lower and my draw developed into a hook escalating my handicap
to a 10, and golf became a lot less fun. I became so frustrated
that it affected all aspects of my game, my putting and chipping
became less effective and as most amateurs I tried everything
looking for a miracle cure, even lessons did not help. I than
came upon your advertisement on the golf channel web site, as
a true disbeliever I thought it was a cash grab. Your offer
to view the first chapter (set up) at no cost intrigued me,
I had to prove I was right, I downloaded the chapter and although
it made perfect sense I still thought it would not help my failing
game. After I read the chapter I went to the range to implement
this pre shot routine into my game, after approximately 5 shots
on the range I discovered that I was hitting better shots than
I had hit for the 3 months. The first time I took it to the
course (played from the front tees) I shot 76 and missed 4 birdies
that I should have drained, I was starting to believe. My next
two rounds (back tees) showed signs of better shot making but
lacked the consistency and shot 84 and 86 respectively, I was
making better contact but I was missing the final ingredient.
This morning I purchased your book and downloaded the remaining
steps of the simple swing. I must admit not only did it make
sense I got so excited about the possibilities I rushed out
to the range to try what I just learned. To my amazement I hit
both my woods and irons solid, much better than I have for years,
perhaps better than I ever have, and more importantly I KNEW
WHY! Your simple swing gave me the answers, all my confusion
about my backswing, my follow through, my stance, my grip evaporated
into a logical and more importantly repeatable swing that produced
beautiful high, long irons and powerful drives that I have not
seen in years. I achieved all of this success and understanding
after I read your book once and tried it only once; can you
imagine what fun is in store for me when I groove this swing
through practise? For any amateur that reads this email and
wants to hit the ball better just buy the book, it costs less
than a ˝ hour lesson with a pro and it will have a huge impact
on your game and your understanding of the golf swing. Thanks,
golf is fun again and I expect to be back to a 5 or 6 handicap
real soon! Regards Gary Prokop
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David, I would like to commend you on the product
that you have put together. Since I have been using your product
my golf game has improved ten fold. This type of golf swing
takes all of the extra thinking out of the swing. I had been
taking lessons with little or no improvement to my game, but
after reading over your book a couple of times and practicing
your training techniques at my house golf game dramatically
improved. I used to hit a dramatic slice or hit the ball fat.
I am now hitting the ball where I aim, it is an incredible feeling!
My typical golf score for a round of 18 used to be in the upper
90's I now find my self in the low to mid 80's. I would recommend
this product to everyone. Thank you, Bryant Johnson
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Dave, just wanted to let you know that quite
by accident I came across your web site for the simple golf
swing. At first, I thought it was another golf gimmic that sounded
to good to be true. However, after reading the free lesson,
it made a lot of sense to me, enough sense to invest in $47.00
for your lessons. I immediately saw instant results with my
golf swing, ( I have always had a slice). Right off the bat
I started hitting the ball straighter and farther then I ever
had before. I'm 52 years old and have playing golf for 4 years.
Dont ask me what my handicap is . I shoot on average mid 90's.
I cant say say I'm Tiger Woods out there, but my swing is improving
more so now than at anytime before. I took lessons my second
year of golf, and didn't see improvements like your lessons
have provided. Because of my age and years of bad mental habits,
I wont be shooting par just yet. But I can see that with practice
with your lessons that is not an unrealistic goal. Just wanted
to say thanks for the best investment I have ever made when
it comes to golf.
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DEAR DAVE, I JUSTBOUGHT THE SIMPLE GOLF SWING
PROGRAM A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO. I'V READ THE SET-UP SECTION,AND
GLANCED AT SOME OF THE REST OF THE PROGRAM. I JUST CAME IN FROM
THE GARAGE WHERE I SET UP A TARP TO CATCH THE DRIVEN BALLS AND
STARTED PRACTICING YOUR WAY.I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE THE STRAIGHT
SHOTS I'M GETTING WHILE LEARNING YOUR WAY.I CALLED MY GOLF BUDDY
IN MY EXCITEMENT AND HAVE HIM PRIMED TO TRY WITH ME. I AM SO
EXCITED I'M VERY ANXIOUS TO GET OUTSIDE WHERE I CAN LET'ER FLY.
IT'S JANUARY IN MICHIGAN BUT I'LL THINK OF SOMETHING. THANKS
ALREADY. I'M REALY EXCITED ABOUT WHAT ELSE THERE IS TO LEARN
FROM YOU. THANKS AGAIN JIM HACKER
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I tried David's book and although I don't have
time to practice a lot, I have been able to consistently break
100 by just playing 3 times a week using David's instructions
in less than 1 month. Before reading the book all my friends
always drove the ball farther than I but now I pass them by
10 to 20 yards.
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played 18 holes today and I'm hitting the
ball better already. Thanks for the download ... it all came
through and printed perfectly. I put it in a plastic three ring
binder so it's not like having your book, but the information
is there for me and I'm very happy I sent for the download.
We have a great place to play; a beautiful course and they have
a grass driving range, a sand trap with a chipping green and
several putting greens as well as TWO 18 hole golf courses.
It's in Bremerton, Washington and is called "Gold Mountain."
Perhaps you have heard of it because it's about the best in
this area and only 15 miles from my home. With a facility like
that, my score should be coming down. I have lots of space to
practice everything you have sent me.
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added 20 yards to my driver, 10 yards to my irons. I shot
the lowest score of my life 91! I took off 9-10 strokes on
the very same day that I bought your book. Thank you so much.
Rick
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only 1 month, I now have a swing that is consistent and repeatable.
Thank you very much.
Fred,
Valencia California
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I downloaded your course 1 week ago read it and did some of the drills.
I was excited to see the shortened backswing something I have been trying
to do for about 2 years. Less back means less mistakes. I went to the
driving range 3 days after reading and practicing and if that was any
indication for what is to come I cant wait to play in the spring time.
It took a little time to get the timing down but when I slowed my swing
down I hit the ball further and more cleanly then ever before. I always
used a wood from 150 yards and out. Using your course I was hitting my
irons crisp and with power. Until now I only used my wedges and maybe
a 7 iron for punch shots: I was hitting my sand wedge 85 yards amazing
I used that club for 50 yards and in. I thought it was a fluke but it
was the whole time at the driving range after I got control of the timing.
Slowing my swing down was hard at first but you really dont have to swing
hard to hit the ball far. I normally shoot low to mid nineties and the
only reason for that is because I have a pretty good short game I cant
imagine what this is going to do now with playing in the short grass and
being able to use my irons.
Thank you
Phil Hudgins
Chicago Il.
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have to say there was immediate benefit with all iron play
- long & short with a very high percentage of true straight
shots without lack of distance. Preaching to the converted!
Nick
Skelton - 10 HCP
Durham England
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Dear David
Since I bought your program 5 weeks ago, my golfing mates are envying
my game. To such an extend that one of them copied me with the ball in
the middle of my stance and it is producing tremendous results for him.
But, that’s not all on the 7th of January 2006 I came second in
our club competition, having shot 83 gross playing off 11 handicap. I
haven’t shot in the low eighties for a long time, thank so much
David, this is just the beginning. I will inform you as I progress with
my game; I want to be in the top ten in March when we play the club championships
This is the one golfing material that is so easy to follow the instruction,
far better than some of the local professionals. For your information
since I started playing golf in 2001, I have only been for one lesson
(half an hour) in my golfing career, because I had a slicing problem at
the time, that’s before I bought your instructions.
Thank you once more and happy golfing.
Palello Lebaka, Reading Country Club, Johannesburg - South Africa
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am hitting longer and straighter shots with much less effort
Keith
Parker, Montreal Canada
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Hello David
I just wanted to say that the course I have purchased from you has helped
no end.
I was playing off of 23 before the course. I am now down to 18 and playing
a little better than this.
I played in the Society medal and won with 39 points. I played in a friendly
four ball last Saturday (my birthday) and again secured 39 points and
again won.
The tips you have sent have been excellent. I must admit I have practised
more than ever this year and it has helped no end.
I would recommend anybody purchase the course. It really does work.
Regards
Matthew Nelmes
My handicap is now 17.2 and dropping. It was 23 in February
2005. Thanks heaps.
Peter
Hamer, Australia
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 David
I wrote to you last week speaking of my frustration. You wrote back with
some good calming advice, which I took to the range and worked on. Today
I played in a fundraising tournament here in Baltimore, using a straight
golf handicap format. I carry a 16 handicap. The first two holes I bogied
bogied. My partner asked what was going on as it seemed to him that I
was really stiff, taking half swings, but then trying to crush the ball.
So I sat down, calmed down, and on the next hole tried to invision not
the golf course but the practice range, and I went through the steps,
and concentrated not on where the ball went but were the golf club went
to strike the ball. All of sudden things began to make sense. I shot a
77 today, (gross), and had a closet to the pin on a par three hole. This
may not sound like much, but until today, I considered breaking 90 a good
day, and I have never hit a golf ball close to anything that I aimed for.
My partner wants some of the medicine that I took on the third hole, I
gave him your email and purchasing information. David thank you, for giving
me the tools to not only stop a bad round and get some control on the
course, but, well having a reusable commodity that I can use to do that.
As far as I am concerned this was the best money that I have ever spent,
including that marriage license 35 years ago but lets keep that between
ourselves. I am not sure that the "boss" would understand. I
know that this process is long from over, but I wanted to know what you
have really given to me. This week I am excited about golf again. Daniel
Cole
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up at least ten yards over my normal 5-wood shot, maybe more,
and two, I hit three balls in a row staight, even into the
wind.
I'm really
looking forward to playing a lot more consistently and to
enjoying again the game I was beginning to hate
AJ Fraties
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David, I cannot tell you how surprised I am with my results. I received
the lesson on setup and looked it over and started applying it to my game.
I did not have a chance to play, but I hit balls into the field next door.
I have to admit it felt strange, but seemed to produce results. Prior
to downloading the remainder of the materials, I played at a nine hole
course not far away. The first three holes were pathetic, as I was trying
too hard. I lightened up a bit and holes 4-9 I played even par. These
are holes of 300, 289, 184,357, 248 and 162 yards. I have eliminated my
slice and have better directional control - just with the setup section.
Think how dangerous I will be when I finish the rest! Thanks so much.
Rich Rogers
I have
lost a consistent 12 strokes from last year. I did not touch
a club for 7 months. When I did, it was on the first tee,
only applying your instructions. The results are amazing.
Mark Prindle
Wasilla, AK
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It was hard to talk myself into a complete change of my swimg. What I
was giving up was a tried and completly undependable, frustrating way
of playing a game I enjoy. Your ad was reasonable and logical and I am
devoted to my new game. I am not a great athlete but I have changed over
a new leaf and attitude thanks to your system. Like many gollfers I have
tried to buy a gold game, and until now was not successfull. I'm a little
slower at forgetting old habits and training new ones. I can't get my
money back because I have taken the strokes off you said I would. Thank
You
Kenneth M. Hepper - Mountain View, Calif,
After 4 hours of practising your "Simple Golf Swing", I hit
every fairway, bar one (I ran out of fairway on a dog leg with my 2 iron).
I have never done that before and for the first time in over two years,
I played to my 9 social club handicap. Thanks loads.
Steve Lawrence - Melbourne, Australia
I would highly recommend the simple swing to any beginner. It would be
much more helpful then a dozen lessons. It will help you understand all
the absolute fundamentals of the glf swing. Today I hit my first 300 yard
drive not even because of the simple swing but just because of it giving
me the one thought of making sure I keep my spine angle through the swing
and the absolute importance of this. Thanks for the help.
Michael Albert
Dave, Thank you. I have been a fighting my swing for the past fifteen
years. I am a lefty playing right and until I read your breakdown of the
simple swing, I never could find consistancy. The three lessons I learned
were invaluable and have put together the swing I have been striving for;
bending at the hips, single plane rotation, and breaking the left elbow
between the navel and left hip bone. My shots are clean, straight and
more powefull than before. The "woosh" happens at the point
of impact. My right are is not dead weight anymore. I am very glad I invested
in your program. Thank you.
Nels Fiksdal
what can i say that has not allready been said. stop it, nothing can
be this easy, but it was. i have only read the book for about 20 min,
and went out and hit shots like i never had hit before. i added about
20 to 30 yards to each one of my clubs. yes driver also.... 270 down the
middle time after time after time, talk about fun and taking it to my
golf buddies. i have been playing golf for about six years, i am a 15
handycap, what your system did for me was tie everything together that
no instructor could or would not do in the past. i gave up on instructors
for the longest time because i knew i was not getting the right instructions,
after just a few min, with your book i could see that everything i needed
to get answered was there it has filled in the gaps. looking forward to
spending more time with your system and playing the kind of golf most
people only dream about. thanks david.
Tom T.
David: I bought your book several months ago. I have been playing since
I was 17 years old and am now almost 66 years old. I was doing many of
the things you teach, but some like keeping the back as straight as possible
so you can swing around the spine was good to hear. Recently, you sent
a tip about not swinging hard, rather keeping your drives in play by seeking
accuracy. Great tip. I have used it for a long a time when talking to
new golfers. I am not a teaching professional, but I have been giving
free tips at a driving range where I work part time. My handicap is up
to a nine from my three in my younger days. Keep the tips coming. I will
use what I can and discard the rest. Thank you.
Bennie J. Cottle
I used it and on the first day I lowered my score by 5 strokes. more
time at the range and I'll be in the tens for a handicap. Thanks
Jack Hickey
David, I would like to thank you for your ‘Simple Swing’
course. I was rather sceptical of it’s claims at first, but decided
to read through the free download on how to setup properly. I was very
impressed at how clearly you explained everything, (and it sounded just
so easy), so I thought I would give it a try. My previous golf experience
has been restricted to playing in a fun tournament on a small Par54 course,
about 2 or 3 times each year for the last 8 years. Having taken early
retirement (aged 52) in March, I was encouraged to take my first tentative
steps onto a ‘full’ golf course in June this year –
scoring 136 on a 5295 yard Par67 course. By playing each week for about
3 months, I managed to reduce this score to 116. However, I was getting
more and more frustrated at my wayward shots, and didn’t really
know how to correct them. Of course I was given lots of ‘tips’
from my fellow golfers, but I was still very erratic and had no idea which
direction my next shot would take. (The 45-degree slice shot being my
speciality). Having downloaded your course (about 8 weeks ago), I have
been amazed at how my game has improved. Having read through the instructions,
I didn’t play for the next 2 weeks, and didn’t get time for
any practice at the driving range – so my next 2 scores were 120
and 124. As you can imagine, I was rather disappointed, and wondered if
I had wasted my money on your course. However, since then I have been
forced to play on another (smaller) course – due to inclement weather
producing a trolley-ban on my usual course. This smaller course is a 2195
yard Par54 course. I played this course in the fun tournament earlier
this year, with a best-score of 82. After one visit to the driving range,
to practice your ‘Simple Swing’ technique, my scores over
the next 6 (weekly) games have been – 82, 81, 77, 73, 70, 65. I
even hit my first hole-in-one today, while scoring my 65! (admittedly
it was only 91 yards long, but hey – it went in, so still counts!).
This improvement has all been achieved without any further visits to the
driving range, and I have yet to incorporate the ‘wrist flick’
in my downswing – so hopefully this will add several yards to each
of my strokes, and will help to improve my scores when I get back onto
the ‘full’ course (probably next year now). My confidence
has soared, and I now enjoy the game a lot more. So, thank you for your
‘Simple Swing’ technique, and also for the tips you have subsequently
emailed to me about chipping, putting and bunker-play. I consider your
course to be money well spent. Thank you. Phil Beese (Bristol, England).
Hi David, I have just got home from the golf course and have to drop
a quick line and let you know the results of day one with your system.
like others I was a tad sceptical but decided to give it a try before
I went out and spent $1800 NZ on a new set of Ping G5's, the ultimate
game improvement club. i've got to say, Mr Ping will be waiting a while.
When I signed up last weekend I told you I wanted consistency, especially
with my long irons. Well guess what. I shot 80 today. Actually missed
my 79 by about 1/2 and inch on the last, long par five, onto the green
in two and three putted. !!!! But for a guy who shoots mid 80's regularly
and higher, guess who has a massive smile on his face. I have to say that
it felt ackward today, first day out, but I can confirm with much pleasure
that I added about 20 metres to my drive,plus the consistency 12 of 14
hit smack in the middle, and overshot most of the front nine greens with
my approach shots. So, all in all an amazing day out. As I said above,
I was very suspicious of the various testimonials I read a few days ago,
but the proof is in the pudding and boy was it sweet. I will start my
eleven year old son who plays off a 28 on this programme tonight; actually
on second thoughts maybe I'll wait a few years to pass on these secrets.
I don't want to be beaten by an 11 year old. With my sincere thanks
James Jefferson - New Zealand
Well, I broke 90 for the 1st time this year! My husband has noticed a
big change and I’m really starting to feel the swing! My friends
were laughing at me when I said “I signed up for lessons with the
golf guru”…now they are asking how they can sign up too! From
one happy swinger, Jeanne Hannah
david tried to much to soon didn't fully follow the steps ie master one
before moving on. Went to golf course not driving range first two holes
thought i had mastered it then everything went wrong, walked off the course
after 6 holes very frustrated. Decided to start over concentrated on the
grip, cant believe the difference it alone has made. I am hitting it straight
almost every time and have taken 7 - 10 strokes of the last 3 rounds.
Will stick with this for a few weeks before i move on to any of the steps.
Hopefully i havent put the hex on myself by typing this. Will keep you
updated on hopefully my continuing success Thank you Brian Staunton playing
better golf in Ireland
David, I have purposely waited a couple of weeks to write because I wanted
to see if this was going to "stick". I have a complete home
collection of videos, books, and training aids etc. I love the game and
have tried and tried to find the "secret". I am also a clubmaker
and have been making clubs as a hobby for about ten years now. I almost
didn't purchase your book because I thought it would be one more thing
that did not work for me. My last method for a year prior to seeing your
message was Natural Golf which I thougt was going to work for a while
but by the end of a year of trying it I was making negative improvement.
Having tried so many methods and studied so many different approaches,
I am a quick study. So I was able to sort of swing using the simple swing
after one evening on my famous "basement mat". I then went out
shot a 92 first time out. Mind you I was an 18 handicap a year ago and
since going to the Natural method have gone up to a 23. That is discouraging.
Since getting your book I have had rounds of 92,92,89,and 90 and I am
still "getting it down". It is simple, it works, I am hitting
it just as far and hitting more greens than I ever have and last evening
I even backed one up....something yours truly just doesn't do! I am pumped
and sorry the season here in northern Indiana is about over but I aim
to work the old mat hard this winter and build on it next spring. Anyway,
thanks for explaining a complex thing in a way that anyone can understand
if they work a little and for stopping me from giving up the game I love!
Sincerely, Terry G.
Hello David,
Firstly can i congratulate you on, what is the single most useful and
comprehensible guide i have ever come across.
The last time i played was when i was 17 and had a H/c of 7, but then
came down with Arthritis and i pretty much gave up the game as it hurt
every time i took a stroke, i recently started again after a break of
13 years and treatments of various sorts and found that i was no where
near my previous ability. I was consistantly scoring 99 for a 72 par and
was consigned to never being any better. I was not hitting the ball with
any consistancy and had a swing so complicated that a doctorate in Nuclear
Physics was required to understand the changes i had been putting in to
allow for the Arthritis. That is until i read your book. 5 steps, 5 simple
steps and my drive is back to around 300yds and straight, oh boy is it
straight. I found myself over hitting and rolling over greens on my local
9 hole, something i was not prepared for but delighted to have done. In
fact i can say the same for every part of my game, my iron play feels
so much smoother and chipping is a delight rather than the hit and miss
affair i had become accustomed to.
I went around the 18 hole yesterday and came in with, wait for it - 82!
10 over for the course and 17 - yes - 17 off my previous average, i am
still smiling as i write this. I should explain... I downloaded your book
on Friday 12 August, read it that night, and re read again Saturday morning,
just before spending 2 hours at the driving range and a short round on
the 9 hole to get it right. Then Sunday on the 18 hole (did i mention
that i came in 10 over for the course!), i have had this much improvement
in 48 hours!
I am so impressed to find a swing that works within my natural movements
and it not dependant on being able to over-extend in anyway. I am swinging
like god intended and i am feeling NO discomfort, because i am working
within my natural limits.
I cannot thank you enough for sharing this information, you have made
my game something worth trying for again,
Many, many thanks
Regards
Mark Bray
What can I say. So simple and so effective. I have been struggling with
my golf game for a few years now. I haven"t been able to play as
much due to work commitments therefore my golf game has fallen away. I
have not shot under 100 for quite a while until now, my last three rounds
have been under
95 and improving each time I go out. I couldn't beleive how simple it
really is. I read the book twice went out in the back yard and tried the
set up. I couldn't believe how relaxed it felt. I then went straight down
to the range to hit a few balls. Long and straight is all I can say, no
sign of my terrible slice and being left handed it was very bad. I just
want to thank you David for this new found love of golf again, before
long I will be shooting in the 80's. Thanks again
Adam Miller
WOW!!! I am stunned! After being away from the game for
12 years, I played nine holes with a friend using borrowed clubs. I came
away thinking one thing...I have got to learn this game if I want to enjoy
it. I went home, did a Google search where I found your website. After
ordering the "Simple Swing", I read it
3 times over the next weekend. Then I started applying the lessons to
the practice mat at my local driving range. I stubbornly practiced with
the 4 iron for the next two weeks. EVERY time I properly used EACH component
of the Simple Swing (feet shoulder width apart, proper grip, forming the
triangle, bend at waist (tilt over until club touches the ground...BACK
STRAIGHT, keep the elbows locked, HEAD DOWN...rotate on my spinal axis)
and left elbow straight, right elbow close to body...the ball flew straight!
Before that...the ball simple flew anyway I hit it. Never straight because
I didn't know how to hit it. This swing has straightened my game. Yesterday
and today I have been practicing with all the other clubs in my bag. Once
again, as long I do the proper procedure, each shot goes straight. Today
I even hit 3 balls with a friends HUGE driver. I wasn't looking for a
long hit. I was simply testing whether or not the shot would go straight...I
shouldn't have been surprised but I was and each shot did...go straight.
3 balls right down the center, right where I aimed.
After one more week of practice on a grass range (with no springy mat)
I am going out again with my friend for another nine. I am certain he
is going to be amazed at my new "Swing"!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Sincerely, a new convert to the Simple Swing and someone who can now
look forward to enjoying golf!
Stephen T. Pittman, Beijing China (where it is impossible to be in business
without knowing how to play the game).
Dear David
It has been over three weeks now since I started using The Simple Swing
and what a difference it is making not only to my golf, but also my confidence
is sky high and my enjoyment is really at it's peak - I can't wait until
the next game!
Currently I am playing off 17 but I have set a target of 10 by the end
of this summer and am confident that I can achieve it. I'm glad I subscribed.
Regards
Vince B Hawkins
Cornwall
England
David,
I was seldom able to break 100 and all my playing partners were able to
out drive me. After I received your instructions, I have consistently
broken 100 and now I outdrive my frineds by yards.
Thank you!
A.J. Hoover
Dear
David,
Part of the deal is you asked us to share our "success" stories
with you, so here goes. I have been playing golf for about 2 years. Thanks
to my current "job"(I am a working musician!), I am able to
play 4-6 times a week! Sounds great, unless you've only been playing for
2 years and you are still playing like crap! I have been struggling to
break 100 for a while! I did manage to break 100(and 90!)a few weeks ago,
but my inconsistency is driving me CRAZY! I've tried lessons, training
aids of all kinds, online lessons, Golf Channel programs, you name it,
with moderate success. When I came across your site, I was quite skeptical(like
everyone !), but I knew I didn't have anything to lose and I was familiar
with some of your teachings. I purchased the ebook(nice touch!)and began
to incorporate your ideas. I immediately noticed an improvement in my
ball striking! I was hitting the ball so much cleaner and crisper it was
scary! I practiced for about a week and then a couple o! f my friends
and I went to a great course here(par 70, slope 123). To make a long story
short, I birdied 3 of the last 6 holes(Including driving a 300 yard par
4 green!)and I ended up shooting 79! The info in your manual was the key!
I want to thank you for unlocking a much simpler way of hitting that stupid
ball! I'll keep in touch!
Sincerely,
Phil S.
Greenwood, IN
David
Just a quick note to let you know how the golf is going.
I purchased the Simple Golf Swing about 6-8 weeks ago. I have only tried
it twice in a game as I wanted to spend the time on the practice range
getting things right rather than trying to practice during a game.
I have found that the results are excellent!!! I am striking the ball
allot cleaner and now know what's actually going on in my swing. I think
this is of the greatest importance as when things don't seem to work to
well I know what to look for to correct faults. I have developed consistency
in direction and distance and find now that I hit most greens in regulation.
The simplicity of the instruction material is a blessing - no more looking
through numerous pages in a book to find a complicated solution.
I have only one swing thought now - Don't cock the wrists - This works
for me and has allowed me to develop confidence in my swing.
Thank you for making a great game even more enjoyable and a special thanks
for the ongoing "golf tip" emails.
Take care
Steve Lambert
Hi David,
Well, I ordered the Perfect Simple Golf Swing from you a few weeks ago
and read it cover to cover. Upon going out to play afterwards, I immediately
noticed a difference in my golf swing...more solid shots, straighter...etc.
Today I went out and played the Meadows course at our club, The Meadows
Country Club in Sarasota, FL, and shot an incredible 88! The best I have
been shooting on it is around 100, give or take a couple of shots either
way. My main - and really only swing thought - was turning my right shoulder
around my spine. It works!
Thank you so much for helping me to get my game on the right track.
Sincerely,
Kris Shuford
David,
I’m enjoying the ‘Simple Golf Swing’ and the e-mails
from you. I didn’t get immediate results from using the method but
more slowly my game is coming around especially the accuracy part with
driver and 3 and 5 woods. I still have a more of your material to read
and incorporate into my game.
I’m already in great shape so won’t purchase the book. Anyway,
it was probably the best $47 I’ve ever spent on golf. The e-mails
give a feeling that someone supports my effort to improve on an ongoing
basis.
Thanks,
Matt Hepola
Dear David
Very sceptical before I purchased your e book, BUT it works so thanks
very much. It has shaved 25 strokes of my game in less than 5 weeks.
This the first time I have ever said this, but if you would like to use
my name in any testimonial for the simple golf swing, please feel free.
Yours faithfully
Andy Horton
Hi
David
Well
so far I am very impressed with what I have read over not only in your
"The Simple Golf Swing" but also the bonuses. My Swing is naturally
very similar so only a few mental areas to take care of. The biggest part
that I am paying attention to is the "Set Up", and I have always
known that it is the most inconsistent part of my game. On top of that
I have just two weeks ago purchased a new of clubs (steel shafts) to replace
my graphite set. Last Friday I went out before work just to do 9 holes
to put what I have read into action and to see how well I can hit my new
clubs. Well I shot 8 over for the nine, I was happy but not totally convinced
as it was a short course and I thought I had a lucky day. Normally I would
have shot around 13 over. I had never before seen or played at this before
either so I thought that another added challenge.
Well after that, I booked in a game for yesterday morning(Monday) at a
course where my last two rounds were 102,104...yes I know, not nice. Anyway,
this course has a lot of water, a lot of bunkers, a lot of out of bounds
areas and is of reasonable length. As I mentioned earlier my set up has
deteriorated over time a I have been playing less, feet pointing the wrong
way, playing off my front foot for most shot and my driver in front of
of my left foot, well after reading your first section of "The Simple
Golf Swing" I am back to the centre with the ball already, getting
nice and parallel to the target with my feet and wait for it ...I know
you are waiting for this...remember I have just purchased these clubs,
played only nine holes with them and have been just reading your material
over the last two weeks and had two shockers previously at this course....
I shot a 78...I have never shot below 81 before, even when I had a handicap
of 12 some 10 years ago.
What
do you think about that?
I
don't know if it was purely because I have now read an article that is
so simple to follow or I just put everything together at the right time,
your articles have already made concentrate and focus a little more on
the simple things without getting confused.
I thank you for your material and will continue to work on it.
Cheers
Alistair
David,
I just sent to Warrior for my set of fairway woods. Thank you for the
information on free woods! Even if they're not the best, they're clubs
I can use for now. When I go "on tour" I'll get better clubs.
I played 18 holes today and I'm hitting the ball better already. Thanks
for the download ... it all came through and printed perfectly. I put
it in a plastic three ring binder so it's not like having your book, but
the information is there for me and I'm very happy I sent for the download.
We have a great place to play; a beautiful course and they have a grass
driving range, a sand trap with a chipping green and several putting greens
as well as TWO 18 hole golf courses. It's in Bremerton, Washington and
is called "Gold Mountain." Perhaps you have heard of it because
it's about the best in this area and only 15 miles from my home. With
a facility like that, my score should be coming down. I have lots of space
to practice everything you have sent me.
Thanks again for the information about the fairway woods. I know I'll
enjoy them very much.
John Mitzelfelt
David:
I sent for "The Simple Golf Swing" early in the morning when
I normally make those bad impulse buys that always seem such a good idea
at the time but end up being a waste of money. (Remember that swing trainer
hoop thing that was supposed to groove your swing....??; I bought one
but ended up eventually taking it to the recycling center....)
I bought your system 3 days ago, read the information, hit 3 buckets of
balls ( with mixed results ) and kept re-reading the information after
each bucket to get a feel for what you are trying to teach. Today, my
wife and I went out for a 9 hole round prior to leaving for a week-end
golf outing at the beach. Without sounding like a used car salesman, and
hoping to assist anyone else in their buying decision-making, I can say
that my results were incredible. I have golfed for nearly 20 years and
my best score is a 90 with my average around 100-105 (my best score so
far this year was a 98). I just got back from the course and had 5 pars
and 4 bogeys. This matches my best score EVER....THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME
USING YOUR SWING SYSTEM..!!!!!!
While slowing down my swing I have cut my yardage back a bit but my accuracy
(especially around the greens) is nothing short of a miracle. For the
first time, I feel like I know where my shots are headed and in particular
the distance chipping to the flag. I was in 2 traps and had a par on one
hole and a bogey on the other hole (if I'm in a trap my usual score is
double or worse). The main thing is that I didn't have the blow-up holes.
My last outing, prior to buying your system, resulted in several 7's and
an 8.
An added bonus for me was using the same set up (chest out, back straight,
etc) FOR MY PUTTING. I did not have a three putt during the nine holes.
I can usually start out fairly well, but during the course of my round,
I will find myself adjusting my swing, stance, grip and anything else
I can blame on my bad shots and fizzle out toward the end, totally confused
and angered. Using your system, I was able to concentrate solely on a
couple of swing techniques (primarily the concept of your arms and chest
being one unit and the turn-over of your hands by stopping your left elbow...)
I bogeyed the final 2 holes while missing my putts by a fraction....one
putt went off at a 90 degree angle and the other ended up behind the hole
just a few inches away.
Obviously, this was my first outing and it may be beginners luck, but
I don't think so....I'll let you know how this week-end goes....
Dave,
I bought your book a few weeks ago now. The setup felt strange but I
worked at it.
What a result, straight drives 9 out of 10 times. Gained 3 shots on my
first round.
Went out a few days later 4 Pars in 6 holes, missed a further 2. Not
bad for an ex 100+ golfer.
Simple Swing should call it the “Kind to your Back, Swing”,
no more back ache as I get to the last few holes.
Just started on the Simple chip, expect to get another few shots off
the card when I have mastered that.
Now I look forward to going for a round and the driving range is no longer
just Bashing a few balls hoping to get a straight shot.
Regards,
Kieran Hanley
Cork, Ireland.
Dave
do not want to be too optimistic...but yesterday went out and hit a bucket
of balls and then went and played nine holes with our group...I was amazed...had
four pars in a row..ball straight...swing different...am not swaying...the
young guys were amazed...am older but got the lowest score....the mistakes
I made were stupid ones...tried to be macho and hit long....was hitting
long enough....but will see Monday when I play the full 18....Mike
Thank you David,
What a difference...had so much trouble with the irons.
I just could not hit the ball with consistence.
I only played golf once last year. I refused play again until I learned
how to hit the irons. I had no problems with the woods and driver. All
self-taught.
No matter how much I read irons I could not get it.
I did take one lesson, very important, learned about the grips.
Started to learn how to use the irons, but lost all the concepts.
Since I started following your simple swing,it has been great. I still
have a lot to learn about the game, but sure is more enjoyable. I am ready
to play in our fundraiser.
Again thank you, keep sending me info.
Tom Washington, 53 years old African American
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