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Tim Hawkins

After a quick lesson with Santo the other day, I'm not sure that I'm ready for his recommended pre-shot routine....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34viwApgPyE 

Chris Perry

David Marshall

Maybe so.....

But consider this.

He managed to dance and hit 11 golf balls in the time it takes Govan to hit 1

Dave ley

Thanks for sharing that Tim i haven't seen that in a long time , Jackie burke always said that addressing the ball is like stepping into a dance you need a rythm.The most extraodinary thing about that film clip is that it was done in one take, genius.

Ps I 've just come in from dancing lets hope it rubs off tomorrow when I tee off

Jamie C

David Marshall

Fred Astaire’s Amazing Shots

photo credit: danceonair1986   Fred Astaire, one of America’s greatest dancers, was also a very well known actor.  Not many are aware that he was a low-handicap golfer.  Astaire let his golfing prowess be known one day in 1938.

While making the film, Carefree, the script called for Astaire to strike a dozen golf balls with his driver in rhythm while dancing.  The entire scene was to be filmed in one continuous sequence.

Astaire was flawless during the scene.  Afterwards, the crew went to retrieve the golf balls and to their absolute amazement, the crew found all the balls resting within eight feet of one another.  Many say that if Fred Astaire would not have pursued dancing and acting, he could have easily become a successful tour golfer.

David Marshall

Ray Lawlor

HOW MANY PROVISIONAL BALLS DOES HE NEED!?!?

Dave ley