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#Video - Johnson Making Two Long Birdie Putts - Round 1 of John Deere Classic - www.pgatour.com

Below are two video clips of Johnson making birdies in round 1 of John Deere Classic. (short commercial from PGATour prefaces video)

Pat O'Brien Blog Post (6/1/10) - Zach's Grip - www.patobriengolf.com

Below is a great post from Pat O'Brien's Blog www.patobriengolf.com.  He talks about Zach's grip and Pat's teaching on the grip.  If you have a few minutes take a look and let us know your thoughts.

June 01, 2010

Zach's Grip

By now, you have heard from most commentators about Zach's grip and how he angles the shaft slightly behind the ball at address.  I want to thank Ian Baker Finch, Nick Faldo and Jim Nantz from CBS for taking the time to talk to me about it.  I appreciate that it is unusual, and I will explain why.

This is a picture I took of Zach's grip Wednesday of Colonial.  Little did I know that I would be commenting on it again by Sunday!  I took it because he made a small adjustment on his off week, where he placed a little sliver of his left heel pad on top of the grip.  This gave him a "locked in" feeling, without tension of course, and I wanted to document it for future reference.

 

My left heel pad is more on top, and my right heel pad covers more of my left hand fingers.  I believe you have better leverage with the left hand this way, and the left wrist is less likely to break down through impact.  The right hand is less likely to dominate as well.  For more, go to earlier post on the grip and have a look at my DVD.

The main similarity between the two is that both of us have our forearms square to our target line.  Zach turns his right hand more under to achieve this, and it matches the feeling he has in his strong full swing grip.

CONTINUE WITH STORY

Franklin Putter Company Roots For Iowa Golfer - WSMV-TV Nashville

Below is a 1:58 news clip from WSMV-TV Channel 4 in Nashville, TN.  Nice news clip by newscaster Terry Bulger. 

Click HERE to See News Clip from WSMV-TV Channel 4

Pat O'Brien Blog Post - www.patobriengolf.com - 6/01/10

Below is a great blog post by Pat O'Brien.

Pat O’Brien is the teaching professional at Lakewood Country Club in Dallas.  He’s the putting instructor to 2007 Masters Champion and numerous other professionals and accomplished amateurs. Pat developed his passion for learning and teaching through his friendship with the late Payne Stewart.  He can be contacted though his blog at www.patobriengolf.com, or by calling 214-316-5303.  To learn more about O'Brien's teaching, you can purchase his

Pat O'Brien On Putting DVD.

ZACH IS BACK

Congratulations to my long time friend Zach for his victory at historic Colonial.  It is so cool to have his name up on that Wall of Champions, and also cool that he is only one of eleven people to ever win both the Masters and Colonial.  It is a pretty impressive list to join!

(I apologize for the quality of the picture)

It was obviously great to be there and witness Zach in action.  When I spoke to him before the round on the putting green, I could tell he was calm and ready to go.  When he hit a nerveless flop shot from 30 yards out of the rough on the first hole to about 6 feet, I knew that he would be in the mix.

All week, we talked about being calm and to start allowing things to happen, especially on the greens.  He has been guilty all year of trying to make putts.  There has been nothing wrong with his technique; he just wants to make the Ryder Cup team so much and he also knows that he is hitting well enough to contend often.  So, even at that level, guys get too results oriented and don't let the game come to them. 

He has received the same message from everyone on his team- Mike Bender, his swing coach, and Morris Pickens, his mental coach.  As I have said before, I feel very blessed to be part of such a great team, with Damon Green, his caddy, and Chris Noss, his strength coach.  We are all on the same page with our message, and no one is more important than the other.  It is very refreshing.

Remember, there is no try in golf.  Try equals tension.  There is only allow.  The calmest guy is the one who usually wins on Sunday.  You could see that in Zach.  That man has no fear, and he absolutely wants the ball at the end of the game, so to speak.  When you get under pressure, be aware of the tension and anxiety that you are carrying and let it go.  Don't think about being calm, FEEL it.  The flag says it best-

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Johnson Finishes With A Birdie in Round 3 of the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial - www.pgatour.com

Below is a video clip from PGATOUR.com showing a birdie putt by Zach using his FGP black blade during the third round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational.  Shooting a 64 (-6) with 28 putts - putting him in second place alone going into the final round tomorrow. (short commercial from PGATour prefaces video)

Johnson finishes with a birdie in round 3 of the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial

Zach Johnson birdies the 18th hole to go to 15-under par in round 3 of the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.

 

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Johnson birdies the 16th in the first round of the 2010 Quail Hollow Championship - www.pgatour.com

Below is a Video Clip from the PGATOUR.com showing great putt by Zach using his FGP stainless during first round of Quail Hollow Championship. (short commercial from PGATour prefaces video)

In the first round of the 2010 Quail Hollow Championship, Zach Johnson sinks a long birdie putt at the par-4 16th.

Team McGladrey - Zach is Understood (video conversations)

From RSM McGladrey

Team RSM McGladrey Golfer Zach Johnson talks about his caddie, Damon Green, and the power of being understood. (Video Conversations)

A good caddie understands your game and the moment. He suggests options based on your game, your standing, the conditions and his knowledge of the terrain. Sometimes he knows what you're thinking even before you do. And when you know you're getting good advice, you know your next move is the right move. That's the relationship RSM McGladrey has with its clients.

If you have a 5 minutes these videos are great to watch.  You understand what they are thinking on the course and relive some great stories, espcially video 4 The Masters.  Zach and Damon make a great team!

2007 MASTERS Champion - Zach Johnson

'07 Masters to go down as true David vs. Goliath story

source: www.pga.com

When it was all over, and the coveted Green Jacket was slipped on his slender shoulders on a chilly Sunday evening at Augusta National, Zach Johnson tried to grasp the enormity of what he had just accomplished. After all, this was no ordinary win. This was the Masters, and he had just defeated the best players in the world, including Tiger Woods. (click PLAY button below)

Zach Johnson wins the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial - www.pgatour.com

Below are video clips from PGATOUR.com showing the unbelievable putting performance from Zach's win at the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.  Taking only 26 putts and shooting a 64 this Sunday following up his 64 from yesterday.  (short commercial from PGATour prefaces video clips)

 

 

(video 1) Johnson birdies the 12th in the final round of the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial

In the final round of the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, Zach Johnson sinks a long putt at the par 12th for birdie.

 

(video 2) Johnson birdies the 13th in the final round of the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial

In the final round of the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, Zach Johnson hits a twenty-two foot birdie putt at the par-3 13th to take the lead alone at the time.

(video 3) Johnson birdies the 15th in the final round of the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial

In the final round of the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, Zach Johnson sinks a lengthy putt for birdie at the par-4 15th.

(video 4) Johnson birdies the 17th in the final round of the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial

In the final round of the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, Zach Johnson sinks a long putt for birdie at the par-4 17th.

(video 5) Zach Johnson is the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Champion

Zach Johnson adds a plaid jacket to his collection at the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.

(video 6) Zach Johnson wins the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial

Michael Collins of the PGA TOUR Network on SIRIUS XM Radio speaks to Zach Johnson immediately following his win at the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.

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Taylor birdies the 18th in the final round of the 2010 Shell Houston Open - www.pgatour.com

Below is a link taken from PGATOUR.com - one of the best putts made all year - clutch performance by Vaughn Taylor - (short commercial from PGATOUR prefaces video)

In the final round of the 2010 Shell Houston Open, Vaughn Taylor tucks in a long birdie try at the par-4 18th.