Patrick Reed working with Leadbetter

[pappaf2]

> @MidwestGolfBum said:

> > @KillerPenguin said:

> > If my wife (or anyone in my circle) called an instructor I don't work with and asked him to meet me post-round without clearing it with me first (and while I'm still on the course!!!), she and I would be having a very serious discussion that would end with a promise that she not do that ever again.

>

> Sure, that would be how it would work in most instances, but with the Reeds that's really not how things seem to work. They seem to go however Justine wants them to go and there is no other discussion.

 

There are rumors that Justine tells Patrick what equipment to play as well.

[gatorpedsMD]

> @3jacker said:

> > @gatorMD said:

> > Patrck and Leadbetter the perfect team for GolfWRXers to rip on.

>

> Ha. In this relationship I actually kinda feel bad for Leadbetter.

>

 

 

 

lolol

[BB28403]

Lead will get him fixed!!

[JaNelson38]

> @gatorMD said:

> Patrck and Leadbetter the perfect team for GolfWRXers to rip on.

>

> I watched them on the range for a while. was cool to see a top golfer and instructor do a lesson. Leadbetter is a great coach and really nice person. I work w/ Sean Hogan and he's awesome too.

 

I've never understood the hate for Leadbetter from many here. I really haven't. From what I've read/watched of him he seems like a very knowledgeable golf mind who has spent the better part of his adult life teaching others a very tough game, and he has a great deal of respect from his peers and colleagues.

 

Much was made about the situation with him and Lydia Ko, and how Lydia dumping him was finally going to unleash her career...I believe she's won 1 time in the 2+ years since, after basically dominating that tour while Leadbetter was her coach.

[3jacker]

Hate is a strong word. The reason for the negative responses toward him is that he appears to be the last stop on the way to obscurity for most good players. He has a history of taking great, accomplished players and then changing their swings to fit some "model" that he has in mind.

[MattyO1984]

> @"Birdie Mac" said:

> > @KillerPenguin said:

> > If my wife (or anyone in my circle) called an instructor I don't work with and asked him to meet me post-round without clearing it with me first (and while I'm still on the course!!!), she and I would be having a very serious discussion that would end with a promise that she not do that ever again.

> ^^This. To each their own, but this, added to the odd social media incidents from the past, wouldn't work for me. 'Interesting' goings-on at Team Reed.

>

>

 

There is only one boss in that Team and it is not Patrick of that there is surely no doubt.

[buckeyefl]

While not a huge Leadbetter fan he has worked with players that no one would even guess after watching their swing. What he does with established players and young players can be completely different.

[freeze16172002]

Leadbetter is golfs grim reaper, his sickle is a golf club

[Tasals]

> @pappaf2 said:

> > @MidwestGolfBum said:

> > > @KillerPenguin said:

> > > If my wife (or anyone in my circle) called an instructor I don't work with and asked him to meet me post-round without clearing it with me first (and while I'm still on the course!!!), she and I would be having a very serious discussion that would end with a promise that she not do that ever again.

> >

> > Sure, that would be how it would work in most instances, but with the Reeds that's really not how things seem to work. They seem to go however Justine wants them to go and there is no other discussion.

>

> There are rumors that Justine tells Patrick what equipment to play as well.

 

I can see that, she gets an offer that she thinks is insulting and moves on. She seems to the the type to cut her nose to spite her face.

[moose557]

At least we dont have to worry about him making another Ryder Cup team again.

[c7015]

> @"Poor Posture" said:

> A swing that can win the masters seems like a good enough swing to keep.

 

I'm sure he would agree but probably doesn’t think he has that swing anymore.

[c7015]

> @moose557 said:

> At least we dont have to worry about him making another Ryder Cup team again.

 

He and Jordan are trending to be teammates again

[NoFancyUsername.]

Leadbetter, where elephants go to die.

[gvogel]

> @ebrasmus21 said:

> > @hell_is_chrome said:

> > > @ebrasmus21 said:

> > > Leadbetter must have a magical spell he puts on people.

> >

> > Either that or naked pictures.

>

> Pat would be proud if naked pictures of himself were leaked.

 

Justine would be even more proud.

[Birdie Mac]

> @gvogel said:

> > @ebrasmus21 said:

> > > @hell_is_chrome said:

> > > > @ebrasmus21 said:

> > > > Leadbetter must have a magical spell he puts on people.

> > >

> > > Either that or naked pictures.

> >

> > Pat would be proud if naked pictures of himself were leaked.

>

> Justine would be even more proud.

 

Guys, lets drop this thought before someone in Team Reed catches on. I still can't get those Tom Kite workout pics out of my head.

 

 

[cardoustie]

That wife of PR's is sure bat sh_t crazy

Time and time again .. .WOW

[BrianMcG]

> @JaNelson38 said:

 

> I've never understood the hate for Leadbetter from many here. I really haven't. From what I've read/watched of him he seems like a very knowledgeable golf mind who has spent the better part of his adult life teaching others a very tough game, and he has a great deal of respect from his peers and colleagues.

>

> Much was made about the situation with him and Lydia Ko, and how Lydia dumping him was finally going to unleash her career...I believe she's won 1 time in the 2+ years since, after basically dominating that tour while Leadbetter was her coach.

 

Have you not see The "A" swing yet?

[BrianMcG]

I think CPG nailed it with this one:

 


 

[golfer07840]

> @"NoFancyUsername." said:

> Leadbetter, where elephants go to die.

 

 

 

[3jacker]

> @c7015 said:

> > @"Poor Posture" said:

> > A swing that can win the masters seems like a good enough swing to keep.

>

> I'm sure he would agree but probably doesn’t think he has that swing anymore.

 

You mean his wife doesn't think he has that swing anymore...

[North Texas]

Okay, Leadbetter says he wasn't aware that Reeds current coach is remaining with him. I guess I think differently but if I'm a swing coach and someone calls me about working them, the first question I'm asking is what is your status with your current swing coach. And my ethical sense says I would decline the offer. But that's just me.

[3jacker]

Hucksterism leaves little room for ethics.

[ecfritts]

Back in the mid 90's I worked at a golf course in SC and the Hooters tour had an event at our course. I remember some players talking on the range - one guy says he went to see Leadbetter and the other guy says to him something to the effect of - oh, you went and got a case of lead poisoning. Still makes me laugh.

[Birdie Mac]

> @"North Texas" said:

> Okay, Leadbetter says he wasn't aware that Reeds current coach is remaining with him. I guess I think differently but if I'm a swing coach and someone calls me about working them, the first question I'm asking is what is your status with your current swing coach. And my ethical sense says I would decline the offer. But that's just me.

My first question would have been, "Ok Justine, is Patrick ok with this? I'd like to chat with him when he finishes the round before I commit."

 

 

[iotone]

> @JaNelson38 said:

> > @gatorMD said:

> > Patrck and Leadbetter the perfect team for GolfWRXers to rip on.

> >

> > I watched them on the range for a while. was cool to see a top golfer and instructor do a lesson. Leadbetter is a great coach and really nice person. I work w/ Sean Hogan and he's awesome too.

>

> I've never understood the hate for Leadbetter from many here. I really haven't. From what I've read/watched of him he seems like a very knowledgeable golf mind who has spent the better part of his adult life teaching others a very tough game, and he has a great deal of respect from his peers and colleagues.

>

> Much was made about the situation with him and Lydia Ko, and how Lydia dumping him was finally going to unleash her career...I believe she's won 1 time in the 2+ years since, after basically dominating that tour while Leadbetter was her coach.

 

I believe Ko was dominating prior to joining Leadbetter.

[3jacker]

> @"Birdie Mac" said:

> > @"North Texas" said:

> > Okay, Leadbetter says he wasn't aware that Reeds current coach is remaining with him. I guess I think differently but if I'm a swing coach and someone calls me about working them, the first question I'm asking is what is your status with your current swing coach. And my ethical sense says I would decline the offer. But that's just me.

> My first question would have been, "Ok Justine, is Patrick ok with this? I'd like to chat with him when he finishes the round before I commit."

>

>

 

Not only would she set you straight as to who's running the show, you'd probably get Pat in big trouble and you'd be off the list. Then she'd call the PGA Tour, the USGA and the R&A asking them to do something about you. As well as any of your sponsors.

[QuigleyDU]

Leadbetter worked well for Sir Nick Faldo... So he cant be all bad.. can he?

[3jacker]

With the benefit of hindsight, I'd say Sir Nick worked well for Leadbetter.

[Shilgy]

> @"North Texas" said:

> Okay, Leadbetter says he wasn't aware that Reeds current coach is remaining with him. I guess I think differently but if I'm a swing coach and someone calls me about working them, the first question I'm asking is what is your status with your current swing coach. And my ethical sense says I would decline the offer. But that's just me.

 

Working with them or, as the story stated, just wanted an experienced pair of eyes to take a look and DL was available locally? If a major PGA pro asked you to take a look at their swing you would demand a copy of a contract with another teacher? IS teaching golf that much like marriage that a player should not seek other opinions?

[kmbean]

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