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Q. What is A.R.O.S.? A. A workshop/playshop style golf program. The first phase prepares the golfer's mind and body to engage in flow and rhythm. The second phase is to incorporate this flow and rhythm while playing nine holes of golf in silence. Q. Why in silence? A. When I watch television with the sound turned off I immediately become more aware of the picture and flow of movements. For example, the movie “Blade Runner”, it has two versions: one has Harrison Ford dialoging in his mind; the other version is the Director’s Cut, where you don’t hear his mental chatter. The silence brought me into a deeper visual experience of the movie; it definitely affected my perception. This perception shift is what I want the golfer to experience -- less mental, more actual. Q. How do you engage the golfer's mind and body into rhythm and flow? A. First, I show what tightens and restricts the mind and body. Then I engage the golfer to rhythm and flow through a series of slow movement exercises (based on Tai Chi and Chi Kung principals). The intent is to open and release any blocked areas that are restricting the flow of energy. Q. How did you come up with the A.R.O.S. concept? A. A.R.O.S. is the result of a quest I began in 1978. I was interested in enlightenment for both my golf game and my consciousness. A big shift happened in 1982 when I went to Heartwood College of the Healing Arts. I was certified in the Art of Oriental Massage. Before each class we did Tai Chi. I started to learn what it meant to be centered and grounded. In 1985, I went to my first ten day silent meditation retreat. This experience revealed the power of silence, and how rebellious my thoughts can get. Only after the retreat was over did I realize how light and free I felt. I saw a connection between harmony in life and harmony in golf. It became clear that I can either welcome peace, or challenge it. A.R.O.S. creates an atmosphere which enables the golfer to recognize the choices that are being made. Q. How did you get into teaching golf? A. Golf Professional Eddie Duino ( who I had worked for in 1985,86) called me on a Friday (June 1989), and said he had recommended me for a position as an "Assistant Golf Professional" at Old Brockway Golf Course, Northshore, Lake Tahoe. I called and interviewed over the phone on Saturday; on Sunday I moved (from Aptos, Ca.) to Lake Tahoe. Q. What are some of the responses from golfers who participated in A.R.O.S.? A. The last one had four players. One said he had the best round of his life, and one attributed winning the Women's Club Championship (which was played the next day) to what she learned from the program. Q. What is the cost for taking A.R.O.S. and how long is the program? A. It depends on where its held and how many people are signed up. Time allotment is about four hours. Q. Do you present A.R.O.S. at other golf courses? A. Yes, if the interest is there. Q. How does one reach you? A. This website has a direct link to my e-mail address: cosmicgolfer@gbis.com. I will respond to all inquiries. |
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