What’s happening in Australia? This is what Ken Wall, CEO of The Thinking Network has to say:

“Although firmly based on the existing adult and sports profiles, designed by Kobus Neethling, additional research and development was carried out in Australia with the help of members of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of Australia. Mal Neville, the Head Professional at Eastern Golf Club in Melborne, Australia, began a series of experiments carried out with the approval of those coming to him for lessons. Each student was questioned and profiled and based on this understanding Mal then chose the most appropriate teaching strategy. Those from the L1 quadrant expected a clear outcome and some quantifiable measures of improvement. The L2 people needed to know exactly where to place their hands in relation to the grip and the step-by-step analysis of the swing. The R2 people needed to be encouraged and to get it right and to have strong support. Following this research the new golf instrument was written based on the tried and tested construction of the NBI adult profile”    June 2005

 Styles of professional golfers: They all play the same game, but their approach is highly differentiated by their mental preferences. Here is an extract from Ned Herrmann’s book entitled The Whole Brain Business Book in which he gives further insight:

“Particularly visible are the antics of Lee Travino and Fuzzy Zoeller as they crack jokes, whistle as they walk, and relate to the gallery. Their open, loose, gregarious style is in sharp contrast to golfers like Gary Player, Tom Weiskopf, and Jack Nicklaus. These golfers are dead serious, highly self-critical and very deliberate in preparing for each shot. In contrast, Lee Travino will typically be talking to the gallery and then walk up to his ball, have one practice shot, and fire away.”