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I don't remember criticism of Player in particular, but I do remember the general criticism of strength training for golfers. John Daly in particular was held

I don't remember criticism of Player in particular, but I do remember the general criticism of strength training for golfers. John Daly in particular was held up as being a prime example of someone who was all power, no touch. Strength training was not Daly's problem, though...

hkmurakami 11y ago
Quick Google Search: "There was only one other player back then — Frank Stranahan — and we did weight training. We were told that we were crazy. That you were nuts. That you shouldn't lift weights. That it affects your short game. And we had to live with this. "Now they all work out. http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130119/OPINION03/301190386 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130119/OPINION03/301190... John Daly imo has great chipping and putting touch. I wouldn't call him a great ball striker though given his lack of accuracy.