Forgotten Master Moves
Old-Timer Knowledge for Modern Golf
Forgotten Master Moves primarily focuses on explaining old-timer knowledge for modern golf. I firmly believe that the most important golf swing discoveries were made long ago – specifically in the mid-1900s, before tools like trackman, force plates, and the ability to analyze every golf swing angle on video.
The website provides deeper swing technique information for the benefit of anyone interested in developing ball striking.
Sincerely,
Petter Tärbe (read my story here if you wish)
Main Collection Pages
Use these pages to drill down through differently themed articles.
Golf’s Best Systems – Much Needed Golf Technique Context
I categorize golf motion styles into systems for the sake of clarity and understanding. No golfer fits perfectly into a single system, but without a…
DIY Swing Change – Advice on How to Successfully Change
Do It Yourself, DIY Swing Change, is what has driven me the last decade in my golf swing development. The absolute enjoyment of figuring out…
The FMM Swing – Reviving Old-School Secrets for Modern Golf
The FMM Swing system is the result of my mission to understand the inner workings of the old-school greats—and to adapt them to modern golf….
Highlighted Articles
A couple of my deeper articles. Enjoy.
Ben Hogan Swing Rebuild – The Breakthrough That Changed Golf Forever
Nothing in golf quite compares to Hogan’s dominance in the 1940s and 1950s. The Ben Hogan swing rebuild, which he eventually shared through Five Lessons and other insights, shook the golf world—but without the proper context,…
The Golf Swing Evolution – A Time Travel through Eight Eras
This time-travel article is all about understanding why and how the golf swing evolution has manifested itself over the years. A kind of pattern recognizing attempt where you likely can reach a few good insights. It’s…
Golf Development Consulting
I offer some services for you that are into golf technique and want some assistance.
Deep Analysis / Jungle Guiding – Golf Development Consulting
The Deep Analysis / Jungle Guiding is about dealing with information overload. One of the biggest problems with doing it yourself and “not going as deep as you need to” is that you start taking someone…
Show Stopper Analysis – Golf Development Consulting
The Show Stopper Analysis is for you that simply don’t know what’s going wrong. I don’t charge anything for this and perform my analysis round once a week. The Deep Analysis / Jungle Guiding is for…
Swing Knowledge and Flaws Articles
I aim to clarify my perspective on golf technique and the swing through these DIY articles.
Right Elbow in the Downswing – Illusions meets Observations
If you’ve read my article on Harvey Penick’s Magic Move, you know that much…
A Shallow Golf Swing – Which Move Creates the Magic?
How is it that many tour pros don’t visibly shallow their golf club early…
Deciphering Swing Styles – The Best Component of Golf Development?
Why is it a good thing to decipher different golf swing styles? How can…
FMM Swing Technique Posts (with Video)
Different nuggets with video explanation. Mostly biased towards the old school swinging motion.
Natural Golf Swing Movement: Centered Look a Byproduct of Moving?
Natural Golf Swing Movement – Paves the Way for an Effortless Feel At first…
The Golf Swing Engine – What Truly Drives the Swing
What’s the Golf Swing Engine? What truly drives it? The answer depends on the…
Unmanipulated Golf Swings = Your Natural Stock Shot
Unmanipulated Golf – the Holy Grail? If you know how to generate and accelerate…
Pure Swing Change Articles
I’ve spent more than a normal amount of time trying to figure out different swing styles.
Asking Successful Swing Change Questions – Where to Go?
You’ve probably figured out by now that I’m not someone who promotes “quick fixes.” Instead, I focus on the deeper foundations of swing change efforts. In all honesty, there’s no other way to make…
Simplified Swing Change Plan – PDF Download
Use this entire website to fill out the blank spots in the Simplified Swing Change Plan. The plan itself is a very simple resource that you download, print and then adapt to your own…
Must Haves & Pitfalls of Major Swing Change – The Big Picture
A major swing change is far from easy—but it doesn’t have to be insanely difficult either. I’m not talking about a minor tweak, like adjusting your grip slightly, but rather a complete rebuild of…
Old School Swinger Articles
The old greats produced natural power in harmony with a synchronized body. All these articles are about the swinging motion.
The Death of the Swinging Motion – A Resurrection Possible?
If you’ve read my golf’s greatest swingers article you see that I highlight changes to the golf swinging motion happening roughly between 1970-1990s. You could basically call this the death of the swinging motion….
Natural Swinging Power – Learning from Jack Nicklaus & Tom Watson
I won’t lie – I’m a huge fan. Growing up, my dad’s VHS tapes of Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson were like treasures. I watched their countless duels and the 1986 Masters back nine…
NOT the golfing machine Swinging – Separation from TGM
I’m not into the golfing machine system since thinking of the swing as pure geometrical idea doesn’t line up with how I see the golf motion (e.g. Ben Hogan didn’t keep his head still)….
MORAD’s Universe Articles
I don’t teach MORAD protocols but the genius needs to be recognized.
Contemporary MORAD – Modern Presence and Influenced Coaches
MORAD has influenced more high level golf than anything I’ve come across during my 10 year study. In the 80s Mr O’Grady taught somewhere between 30-50 players while playing on tour (remarkable!) and once…
Why I don’t teach MORAD – Differences from the FMM System
I don’t align too well with TGM since keeping the head still and going all mechanical in both explanation models and executions is very far from how I perform, perceive and teach the golf…
MORAD Swing Styles – From 1986 to the 2000s – Broad Stroke Analysis
The 1986 MORAD Swing developed by Mac O’Grady is among the most amazing movements of all time. The initial MORAD outcome is a centered masterpiece of a swing where the blend of natural byproducts…
FMM Swing Articles
My own swing system developed to inspire old timer natural power along with non injury inducing and easy to accomplish golf. The FMM Swing Page is here.
Understanding Hand Dominance Advantage – Magic for Your Golf
Are you right or left hand dominant? Are you swinging from the right or the left? Hand dominance in the golf swing is extremely important yet it has almost zero space in the golf…
The Golf Swing Timing – Allowing Natural Forces To Shine?
When you’ve played your best golf, it probably felt like nothing. Your golf swing timing was so on point that you could simply play the game without overthinking. You’ve likely hit 5–10 shots in…
Clubface Closure – How to Square Up for an Effortless Swing
The golf swing can in its raw form be described as a challenge of balancing power output and clubface closure. Failing to conquer this challenge lies behind most swing faults in golf. I’ll walk…