The 2nd Cut Newsletter: Edition #37
Carl Weathers, The GOAT’s Setup, Willy Z’s New Swing, GIR’s Matter, What Would You Fix?
“Ain't gonna be no rematch. Ain't gonna be no rematch.” - Apollo Creed
📰 Edition #37 📰
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ICYMI, check out last week’s Deep Dive: The Best of February, including posts on Swing Your Swing, How to Focus, Better Practice, Fairways Revisited, Swing Faults, Not Worrying, and Birdies vs Doubles
📫 In today’s Newsletter: Carl Weathers, The GOAT’s Setup, Willy Z’s New Swing, GIR’s Matter, What Would You Fix?
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Carl Weathers Interview
Last month, the unexpected passing of Carl Weathers at the age of 76 left a void in the hearts of many. Weathers, known for portraying iconic characters such as Apollo Creed and Chubbs in "Happy Gilmore," etched his name in movie history.
Despite his extensive and illustrious career, I must confess that before stumbling upon the Chasing Scratch Podcast interview, I knew little about the man behind the roles. This interview, perhaps one of his final ones, offers a captivating glimpse into Weathers' life beyond the silver screen.
From his days with the Raiders to securing the role of Apollo Creed, and from sparring with Muhammad Ali to collaborating with Adam Sandler, Weathers candidly shares anecdotes that not only entertain but also impart valuable life lessons. It's a remarkable opportunity to gain insight into the essence of who Carl Weathers truly was.
I highly recommend you give it a listen. You can play it below or click this link.
🐦 Tweets of the Week 🐦
Great shot here from Ryan Mouque of the GOATs and their setups.
📺 💻 T2C Media 📺 💻
At only 27 years old, Will Zalatoris returns from a back injury that cost him most of the 2023 season. With the comeback comes a new swing that will hopefully be easier on his body, leading to a longer and healthier career.
I’m excited to see Zalatoris back in action. Despite his young age, Zalatoris has been a force on the tour, finishing 2nd in The Masters, The US Open, and the PGA Championship in a two-year span.
Check out the video below from LKD breaking down the subtle changes Zalatoris made.
🔢 Stat(s) of the Week 🔢
I know I harp on “fairways don’t matter” a lot, but man, do these charts from Lou Stagner perfectly illustrate just how much more important GIRs are vs. fairways hit. Link
Lesson: Focus on raising those GIRs
Bonus chart:
Just one more chart from @Bsheridangolf to really hit the point home.
📊 Question of the Week 📊
What area of your golf game do you want to improve most? Let me know your answer in the comment section below.
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Til next time.
GIRs. W/O a doubt!!
For me it's short game/chipping. Last year I really struggled in this area, and I've been putting extra emphasis on this part of my game. I'm also utilizing Dan Grieves chipping methods, which has seemed to really click. We shall see.