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[GOLF LESSON]

PGA CHAMPIONS TOUR CHAMPION BERNHARD LANGER

챔피언스 투어 선수들의 클래스와 인격의 빛나는 모범적인 선수

A shining example of the class and character of the
Champions Tour players, Bernhard Langer offered his
perspective and tips on what it takes to develop a winning by Robert M. Kotowski,
golf game and to become a champion. When I asked what he Director of Instruction
felt are the three keys to success in Golf, and life in general, Olde School Golf School
he responded ”Well, to become a great player, I would say
watch your fundamentals, they need to be solid! Your grip,
stance, ball position, alignment, posture and rythem are the way he carries himself with confidence, a clear look straight
foundation of the golf swing, first and foremost. Next, you in the eye, and his general demeanor are undeniable!
need to be committed to practicing! And three, work hard When asked for short game tips for our Blind students
and focus on your short game. You need those three things Langer said “for those that can see, I would say visualization
to be successful.“ is the key. Or imagine the feel of successful shots. Obviously
try different clubs form different lies because different
He then quickly added “I think to be I think to be successful clubs do different things.You know, spin, trajectory etc. The
in life, one needs to have honesty, integrity and a good work visually impaired would need to imagine or have a reference
ethic.” Bernard Langer exudes these characteristics! The of the “feel” of the shot. I would say, see it, feel it and then

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