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This will by far be my most unusual post, but in tribute to all of the Liverpool folks who attended my UK Golf School, here is my band doing our best to do the Fab Four proud with our rendition of "We Can Work it Out!"

Special thanks to Neil Murphy for his hospitality and taking me to the Beatles Festival! It was truly an amazing day!

Cheers mates and good golfing!

Jeff

See – Feel – Trust

See

When building your routine make sure you take full advantage of your senses. This means beginning with a clear and precise mental picture of exactly what you want. The more precise the picture, the better chance you have of pulling it off. Example: 150 yard shot, 3 foot draw, landing four feet right of the cup and then spinning left into the hole. What your mind conceives, your body can achieve!

Feel

Now that you know what you want, take time to “rehearse” your perfect move. Just like a dress rehearsal in a play, this is your dry run to get it right. Once you feel like you got it, step and get ready to fire.

Trust

You’ve seen it; you’ve got the feel, now it comes down to trust. Trust is all about letting go, surrendering to the universe without any fear of what the outcome might be. It’s just like skydiving. If you’re not afraid to die, then you love it. If you’re afraid to die, you hate it. If you can just trust and let go, then you’re likely to have a lot more fun.

If you want more power, then you need to be fit and flexible. Take the time to make a difference in the quality of your game and the quality of your life by adopting a comprehensive training program. Some ideas to get you started are to visit www.mytpi.com and www.coreperformance.com

Both of these sites have great information and some free trial programs to enjoy! In addition, to these great offers, think outside of the box a little and finally give Yoga or Pilaties a try. I have been involved in Yoga consistently the past few months and have seen amazing results in the way I move and feel!

Here I am demonstrating a drill for a little more speed. For the full article visit the Golf Tips Magazine Page http://www.golftipsmag.com/instruction/full-swing-lessons/oomph-shots.html

Most players only have one speed they swing at, "full throttle," whereas touring pros can execute the same swing at many speeds. Learning to develop more "gears" is the best way to learn to exert more control over your game and is especially helpful when making swing changes. To see what I am getting at, tee up 4 balls side by side. Make a "full size" swing and hit the first ball as if you were only swinging 25 mph. Hit the next shot at 50 mph, the third at 75 mph and finally the last at your full pace or 100 mph. This is a difficult drill that will over time create alot more discipline in your fundamentals and practice routine.

When teeing off, be sure to use the tee box to your advantage. For a right to left shot, aim more from the left side of the tee box. Conversely, a left to right shot will gain a better perspective from the right side. Taking the time to move back and forth within the confines of the teeing area can help you find the best visual for the shot you desire.

Here is an excerpt from the Golf Punk Magazine blog on 7/3/08. For the full blog and more on a great magazine, logon to www.golfpunkonline.com

We’ve been blessed today. Golfing royalty Sir Jeff of Ritter, Earl of Swington popped into GOLFPUNK Towers for a cup of tea and a chin wag.

To mark the occasion we presented him with an honorary Staunch Award for ‘Most Colourful Tuition Page In Golf’ 2008.

Jeff will return on a whistle stop tour of the UK Jeff giving lessons to the UK brethren, The swing school takes place at Blundells Hill Golf Club on Merseyside on the 26th-27th and 28th-29th Aug and cost $850, which is £431.75 in real money. With around five in a class you’ll get enough of Jeff’s time to make a difference.

Visit Jeff’s web site www.jeffrittergolf.com for more information on his unique style of coaching.

For more information or to participate in his unique swing school, contact Jeff Ritter at jritter5@cox.net.

Jeff demonstrates how to maintain perfect posture throughout swing.

Join me at the Blundells Hill Golf Club in the UK www.blundellshill.co.uk Aug 26-27 and 28-29 2008. Each 2-Day program will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will cover all aspects fo the game including on course instruction. The cost of this program is $850 U.S. For more information or to sign up, contact me at jritter5@cox.net. I am keeping this school small, so spots are sure to fill up fast!

Here is some footage of how the pros practice breaking putts from video I took at Augusta. To set up your aim line, follow these steps.

1. Set up a putt no more than 12-15 feet in length.

2. Stick one end of your aim line in the ground just behind your ball (in the same spot as if you were marking your ball).

3. Stretch the other end of the aim line even with the cup on the line you believe is correct.

4. Stretch the original end of the aim line back behind the ball giving enough room to make a stroke.

5. Roll a putt, then based on the result, adjust the aim line for more or less break.

* Most people under read the break, so it is recommended that you put a "blocker" such as another ball or club just on the high side of the aim line. This will stop you from pulling or pushing the ball to a higher line.

* Aim lines can be found at www.pelzgolf.com

Hunter Mahan demonstrates a great looking one plane pitching motion. Notice how his right arm travels well across his chest into the follow through as his left arm folds back and behind. Also notice how he is pitching to specific yardages in the form of head covers and towels laid about the range.

Trevor Immelman's fantastic swing!

Can something like this happen again? Enjoy Masters weekend 2008!