FW: Dennis Breen sent you a message on Facebook...

Dennis sent you a message.

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Re: Tour Striker

Hi Martin.

Many thanks for your message. I found out about your product through http://www.facebook.com/l/f5ae6;intheholegolf.com but bought it directly from ur website as I've had some issues with that particular website.

I am an eight handicapper who has always depended on a solid short game to make a score. Having always been a fan of Ben Hogan I studied his swing and instruction and found his belief of compression (done by a bowed left wrist) fascinating. I practised hard and something clicked. On the back of this I went through a period about two years ago for 3 months where I really nailed compression of the ball - it made my greens in reg stat very impressive indeed! As with golf the moment passed and have strived to get that feeling back - to no avail...........until now. Due to some very bad snowy icey weather i've only had one practice session with it and, after a few knuckleballs into the dirt, the first one I nailed recaptured that feeling from a few years ago. After one session I can say that it is the best swing training item I've used.

Can you let me know if you have any other practice aids on the horizon. Anything else you launch may reduce my 8 handicap lower again!!

Also I have to say that I enjoy your videos on youtube. Very good indeed. If u get an opportunity to post that infomercial you were filming up there let me know - be interested in having a look and recommending it to my friends.

Please keep in touch. Apologies in advance of any stupid questions I may send your way!!

Kindest regards.

Denny
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RE: Tour Striker

Blaine,

 

Sincere thanks for taking the time to send me a note. It's been fun helping others and I hope it continues to do well.

 

I'll have to check out your website! I certainly qualify to being “Addicted2Golf.”

 

Martin Chuck, PGA  |  Director of Golf/Club Manager  |  Tetherow Golf Club  |  61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR 97702  |  C 541.948.2480  |  O 541.388.2582 Ext. 103 |  F 541.388.9810  | www.tetherow.com

 

Tetherow Golf Course Preview

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: blaine@addicted2golf.net [mailto:blaine@addicted2golf.net]
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 1:14 PM
To: martinchuck@pga.com
Subject: Tour Striker

 

 

 

Martin-

 

I just wanted to take a moment to congratulate you for bringing the 

Tour Striker to the marketplace.  I discovered the product by watching 

a golf tip video by Jeff Jerrel on GolfWarehouseAtlanta.com.  Without 

even demoing the Tour Striker, I can tell you that I think the concept 

is a great one and its about time that someone came out with something 

tangible that helps train amateurs to become more solid ball strikers. 

  We see a lot of gimmicks, but yours looks like a serious training 

aid. Nice job.

 

Good luck with your company and please keep us informed as you release 

new products to the market.

 

Best Regards,

 

Blaine Ballard

Founder/Chief Editor

Addicted2Golf

http://addicted2golf.net

E: blaine@addicted2golf.net

 

Tour Striker Review

Another great review…

 

From: Seizo Mazer [mailto:info@zenchili.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 10:10 AM
To: Martin Chuck
Subject: Re: Tour Striker

 

Hi Martin,

 

I have posted the review.  I took some images from the website for it.  Let me know if that is ok with you.  Otherwise I can take some photos of the club you sent me use those instead.  Here is the link to the review.

 

http://www.zenchili.com/2010/01/09/review-tour-striker-pro/

 

I like the product a lot and I wish you continued success. 

 

Best Regards,

 

Seizo

RE: Merry Christmas

Bradley, that is great news! I’m glad your confidence is growing! It is a wonderful thing to have a high level of certainty!

 

I’ll keep you posted on our new models.

 

Have a great day,

 

Martin Chuck, PGA  I  Director of Golf/Club Manager  I  Tetherow Golf Club  I  61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR 97702  I  C 541.948.2480  I  O 541.388.2582 Ext. 103 I  F 541.388.9810  I  www.tetherow.com

 

 

 

From: Bradley
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 12:01 AM
To: Martin Chuck
Subject: Re: Merry Christmas

 

Martin,

 

My game is going from strength to strength! Since using the Tour Striker what has really improved is my confidence level when standing over the ball. It is amazing when you have confidence in your swing that so many obstacles you perceived before simply disappear  !!! Water on the right, OB on the left and all I am thinking about is should I hit a nice fade or a lovelly draw depending on where the flag is on the green and how I would like to come into the green!

 

My course management still needs a bit of work with regard to club selection and correctly reading the conditions facing me when playing. This coming year I will need to work out exactly how far I hit each of my clubs. This will be critical. However, there is always the final frontier, PUTTING, one day I am burning up the greens and the next it is 3 putt city, Aaaaaahhhhhhh!!! I have to admit I do not have the confidence with the putting stroke that I have with the full stroke. But I do like a challenge

 

I will keep you updated and do let me know when the next version of the TS will be released.

 

Have a wonderful new year and all the best wishes for you and your family. Let 2010 be THE year of the TOUR STRIKER.

 

Regards,

 

Bradley

Tour Striker - Bernie - Indoor Practice

RE: Tour Striker Pro questions

Bernie, I'm uploading a video for you as I type this note. Hope it helps and makes sense. Look up "Cmartingolf" YouTube channel.

 

All the small stuff I'm talking about if SUPER important. Train your hands and your pivot!!!!

 

Merry Christmas!

 

Martin Chuck, PGA  I  Director of Golf/Club Manager  I  Tetherow Golf Club  I  61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR 97702 I  C 541.948.2480  I  O 541.388.2582  I  F 541.388.1057  I  mchuck@tetherow.com  I  www.tetherow.com

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From: Bernie Sent: Mon 12/14/2009 10:28 AM
To: martinchuck@pga.com
Subject: Tour Striker Pro questions

Hi Martin,

 

I just ordered the Pro version, based on your advice a few months back.  Its -38C here in Edmonton, so I'll be practicing indoors over the winter.  I'm a Winnipeg boy originally, and by coincidence I just received the George Knudson DVD that was shot in Bermuda.  I'm watching this video for an hour or two each week, as I think George had the best swing in golf.  With my DVD I can "stop, back, replay" small segments of the DVD repeatedly, and I've selected a 30 second segment that shows two of his swings, then repeats again and again.  Pure poetry, and I know you had a history with George. My motto will be George's "do nothing at the expense of balance in the swing".  I've totally ignored the finish position of the golf swing, and George says its as important as the setup.  So this is my mission this winter, a perfect balanced position after the swing, and a "forward press at ball contact".

 

I'm an 11.6 index, and my main problem has been "scooping" the ball.  So the Tour Striker is just what the doctor ordered.  I'd really like to be scratch in the next 2 or 3 years.  I know that's asking a lot....

 

Do you have a recommendation for indoor training with the Tour Striker Pro?  Basically all I can do is hit into a large screen that gives me data on ball speed, side spin, and tracks the distance of the ball and shape of the shot on a "virtual driving range".  This is in an indoor training facility in Edmonton called the "Golf Den".  The outdoor driving ranges don't open until early April up here, so I've got about 4 months of indoor training until then.  My home ceiling is only 8 ft. and at 6' 3" I can't swing indoors without denting the ceiling.  I guess I could take a few chip shots in my basement though...

 

So in a nutshell I plan to mimic George Knudson's swing as best I can, and using the tour striker get the last part of the puzzle, a "forward press" on my shots.  Any advice on what you think is the best way to do this indoors for the next 4 months?  Lastly does the Tour Striker address the driver swing at all, or impact it in any way?  I'm curious as the driver is obviously teed up, and a forward press may or may not be what we are looking for with this one club.  Any comments on the effect of the Tour Striker on the driver swing, pro or con?

 

Many thanks,

Bernie

 

Bernie

Edmonton, AB

T5J 2Z1

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