Comments on: Why Malaysians Suck at Golf

By: ricky

ricky — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:44:00 +0000

I had one in Subang Racquet. I didnt finish the lesson as I found that I progressed more by watching youtube

By: bu ranger

bu ranger — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:00:52 +0000

robert in BU looks like a sleaze

By: gilagolf

gilagolf — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:55:15 +0000

I know what you mean, I’ve had my fair share of idiotic coaches in this country. But Trops guys seem to know what they are doing, and the computer analysis really help also. Kudos to them!

By: Mr Expat

Mr Expat — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:05:48 +0000

I have had a few coaches in other countries that commented the following when a nervous beginner standing there for his new classes: “Ahhhh, that is not good!!”, “Can not do like that!!!”, “That was a bad shot!”
Talk about boosting the self confidence in a player, NOT!
I came across a guy from Marocco that was earlier teaching at KLGCC, now he is at Tropicana. And man, is he good or what!!! Computer analysis, tell you to continue to slice and shank the the ball, hit the bad shots (as u think they are) and in the end he helps you to improve by analysing your pattern. Active and not like other coaches, that talk on handphone and want u to hit as many balls as possible during one hour. This man I have recommended to a lot of expats in KL and locals and he is VERY good and have reduced my hcp quite a bit. He also takes you out for course management….

By: crazyputter

crazyputter — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:20:17 +0000

Yeah, agree with GG there….ALWAYS get a trial hour first and gauge the pro…and I also agree that the NUMERO UNO ill that plagues this country’s golf is lack of proper stewardship, lack of good pro’s AND The Great Malaysian Mentality (read : jaguh kampung, tidak apa attitude )….Did you guys even see Danny’s fark face and body language after he hits a bad shot ??? He acts like the world came crashing down on him ! Eh hello blader, you are a plo, leh !!! You do NOTHING but play, practice, eat, sleep and crap golf…unlike us weekend warriors who have jobs, wives, ex-wives, kids, mortgages, lousy bosses, etc…and play as and when we can, and practice EVEN less !!

Grow up la…before Malaysian Open itself, already saying putting problem la, not hitting irons properly la, aiyooo…ennadaaa macha !!!

Break away from the mentality, think you are winner, you WILL become one..!

YOU ARE WHAT YOU THINK…err…or something to that effect…

Anyway, you qualified for the Open…good job…but make the cut la bro…and any golfer worth his wedge will tell you that you need experience to handle a links course….think any Ahmad, Muthu, or Ah Beng can just walk up St Andy’s and actually play the damned course???

But all said and done..I am a patriot…if Danny is in the same flight as Tiger (and I am a HUGE tiger fan ), I will still support my kampung boy all the way !!!!

So Danny….go get ‘em !!!!

By: gilagolf

gilagolf — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:22:09 +0000

Well, I don’t want to take away anyone’s rice bowl, so all I have to say is this: if the coach doesn’t have any proper methods to feedback to you on your swing, i.e via video and a software that tracks if your swing is too flat, too narrow etc; then look elsewhere. I am a big believer of feedback. And also that a coach cannot tell the problem unless it takes you frame by frame. The only way you are going to learn anything is for you to understand what in the heck is wrong with you.

I’d recommend Trops, I think they have computer aided training there. Or Bukit Kiara is good too. I think BU range has probably the same amount of technology as my grandfather’s rubber estate, so buyer beware. Why not just ask for a test lesson first? Also, try to observe how he teaches the other students. Does he give full attention? Or is he a golf instructor whore (i.e cram a few students in an hour)? Even if the student is trying out a new technique, a good coach will never talk on his mobile, or talk to someone else, or talk to his pal etc. If he doesn’t respect his students, he’s likely a bum. Talk to his other students, get some feedback, see if they have improved etc. Good luck and welcome to the lifelong suffering of GOLF.

By: geraldsaw

geraldsaw — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:24:50 +0000

In this country, most pro golfers do not have sufficient knowledge of a proper sports diet. They always play well the first few days but wither in the final day.
eg.
” The carbohydrate connection
Carbohydrate is a crucial fuel for exercise. The body makes its own carbohydrate store, known as glycogen, which is stashed away in the liver and muscles. Glycogen is the body’s fuel of choice for any exercise more intense than a gentle jog. This is because it can be broken down to provide energy more quickly than fat (the body’s other major energy store). However, the snag with glycogen is that only limited amounts of it can be stored. This means that regular training, as well as competition where activity is at least an hour long, carries the risk of glycogen depletion. Low glycogen stores will mean a more sluggish performance and an increased risk of injury.”
(from the sports diet newsletter)

By: ahjin

ahjin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:06:22 +0000

hi..is the coach’s name robert??? im supposed to be learning there. but i will becareful if he is the one…