Nothing is more endangered in the modern world than the powerful combination of hard work toward meaningful goals joined with an exuberant embrace of the present moment. OLD TOM MORRIS British Open Champion 1861, 1862, 1864, 1867 • In the early days of golf, it was very common for the golf instructor to also be a club maker. Helping the student with the selection of their clubs was thought to be an essential part of golf instruction. The most famous golf instructor/club maker was Old Tom Morris, whose historic golf shop is still open in St. Andrews, Scotland, “The home of golf”. • Through the years, the golf professional has become less involved in the club selection process. He or she has been replaced with a salesperson. • Today, because all major brands of golf clubs are mass-produced, the small golf shop owed by the skilled club maker has also become a thing of the past. • Because most golfers believe that “High-Tech” design is more important than custom fit, most golf clubs are purchased online. Acquiring the newest design at the cheapest price has become the primary objective. Things have certainly progressed in the wrong direction. PhilsGolf.com
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