Comments on: Jim McLean’s Triple “X-Factor” – Yeah Right

By: Jeffery Passage

Jeffery Passage — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:58:29 +0000

Mike, I guess I would have to say that your stretching dvd has benefitted me without realizing. This past Saturday (4/16/2011), I began taking lessons from a PGA Tour certified instructor. I didn’t know it beforehand, but he is an X Factor type of instructor. Actually, there was only 1 position he asked me to get in and that was in the takeaway. From there, he told me to make a full shoulder turn, which I did without any strain or pain. I didn’t ask where my hands were supposed to be at the top. I had plenty of turn with my shoulders, perhaps even a little past 90 degrees. I will definitely give you the credit you deserve for helping me get in the proper physical shape to perform this golf swing. And it works! I was able to get off a 6 iron shot that went 162 yards! Thanks for letting me chime in. Jeff P.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:40:56 +0000

Well put Scott! Thanks for stopping by, and by all means don’t be a stranger

By: Scott Kessler

Scott Kessler — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:54:35 +0000

To Jim’s credit, the article does state “that today’s top players use to maximize power”. This is absolutely true. A lot of amateurs wonder why they can’t hit the ball as far as pros. Jim is explaining what the pros do that in part allow them to hit it so far. So the info is there. The amateur then needs to realize that “oh that’s how the pro does it.”. But gee, I’m not that flexible so I’ll never be able to hit it as far as a pro.

By: dfarm

dfarm — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:52:04 +0000

So this is hard?
I’m 67 years old and this move is a piece of cake. What was difficult was McLean’s original and flawed X Factor which told the golfer to restrict the turn of the hips and the lower body to create coil. Physical therapy professionals love that move.
This instruction is sound and natural, allows for free range of motion, and does not strain or stretch your back and rib cage muscles to the point of tearing.
Just try it.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:47:31 +0000

Thanks for that bit of great info Frank!

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:46:48 +0000

Hey dude! I’ll head on over to your blog and let you know !!

By: Frank from LearnAboutGolf.com

Frank from LearnAboutGolf.com — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:44:00 +0000

Well, first of all it looks quite painful to have a tube stuck thru your hips…

As a comment to Steve’s question about Bikram Yoga (also called ‘Hot Yoga’ as it is performed in a room heated to 105°F / 40.5°C): 9 out of 10 yoga instructors see it as nothing but a commercial gimmick. Yoga is about stretching, breathing, meditating and ‘relaxing’, most of which hot yoga doesn’t provide. Many people actually complain about dizziness during workout, and about body aching after the workout. I know this from my wife who is a certified yoga instructor. It is very popular though…

Frank

By: Fat Man

Fat Man — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:45:58 +0000

Hey Mike, quick question. What golf exercises would you recommend for a non golfer? I like trying different things.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:43:12 +0000

I’ve heard of it Steve, but don’t know much about it. I’m too “type-A” to hold a yoga pose for that long .

By: Steve Wozeniak

Steve Wozeniak — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:23:49 +0000

Hi Mike,
No doubt about it a ton of instruction out there is not fundementally sound. The golf swing is easy given the correct information. Work on that body/mind and short game a ton and you will get better!!!
One question for you, have you heard of Bikram Yoga? And what do you think about it?

Steve Wozeniak PGA Director of Instruction Bellevue/Lake Spanaway Golf Courses.