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The Video Arcade Miniature Golf Game.

This is the same full-size miniature golf video game found in arcade parlors. Up to four competitors can play on two virtual courses using a real putter and real balls–you can explore the casino-themed Las Vegas course or the tiki torch-themed Paradise Island course on the large, high-definition 32″ LCD (Play Video). Just like real courses, you can shoot your ball through obstacles, such as a secret door at the base of an Egyptian pyramid for a one-way route directly to the hole… if you can time it correctly before it closes. Shot controls allow you to adjust your view left or right, providing overhead or ball view to plan the optimal path to the hole. The putting green allows left- and right-handers to play easily. Simply putt your ball at the base of the video screen; when the ball is detected by the game‘s computer, the virtual world takes over, calculating both the direction and speed of the ball, “shooting” it toward the hole; balls return automatically. Music and sound effects are delivered by three speakers. It comes with its own putter (you may substitute your own) on a tether and five balls. White Glove delivery. Plugs into AC. 68″ L x 55″ W x 72″ H. (470 lbs.)

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Why is there so much BAD golf instruction out there? Do we need to standardize teaching?

Are there any peer reviewed golf journals, seems like there is alot of contradictory information in the major golf magazines.

I went to teaching conference before I gave my first lesson. I didn’t have to, just felt I should have some training before I start. Two of the main speakers have articles out almost every month. They both said what they write and what ends up in print are not the same. One lost his job when he made the statement in public.

I was so confused after the second day, felt out of place sitting in a room with coat tie and half everyone age. This was 20 years ago. I went to a driving range just outside of Austin Texas to check it out. I started watching this guy give lessons that I could relate to. Two guys sat behind me and made comments but I didn’t turn around. This guy kept everything simple. When the guy behind starting taking he lesson, I realized it was Tom Kite. I asked his dad what the instructors name was and he said Harvey Penick. I said Harvey who?

The PGA is coming up with some volunteer certification programs, I don’t think that will solve the problem.

One problem no one has prove anything and no checks. I came unglued one night when I came across a infocomerical with my cart boy in it. He said he played on the Pepsi Tour and was Teacher of the Year……. I set him to take his PAT the next week and never saw him again. The PGA section called me and said he shot 115 on the first round, so they sent him packing.