Customer Testimonials of C.O.G

George MacNeil

Rob: Thanks for your response. I took only two lessons with you on the Oct. 4 - 19 cruise. I think that hour has been the best hour I have ever spent with any Golf professional. Your invaluable advice has helped my game reach a new level. I hope things are well with You and yours.
-- George Macneil - November 2, 2007

Rob Michael

In 2002 I had tendinitis in my right elbow which was subsequently diagnosed as golfer's elbow. I suffered for a year with this painful problem. Physiotherapy gave me some relief but didn't solve the problem. The problem was my golf swing. I spent 30 minutes with Rob in 2002 and within two weeks three things happened; my iron game significantly improved, my swing became more efficient and consistent with much less effort and lastly, my golfer's elbow was cured.

On August 24, 2007 I came back to Rob because my driving game went south. Everything else was fine except for the driver. Rob introduced me to the Center of Gravity concept as it relates to the driver. In short, it works well. There are four very simple and logical concepts that he teaches you, that will change the way you use the driver forever. He provides a very effective practice drill which makes the ball rocket off the club face with no fade or slice.

Now, the only thing I have to do is break 35 years of bad driving habits. Once I can consistently execute his concepts, I'll be driving the ball as consistently and effortlessly as my irons. I highly recommend Center of Gravity golf. Thanks Rob for setting me straight (literally!) again.

-- Rob Michael Charlottetown - Aug 24, 2007

Jerry Taylor

Mr. Bernard,

My wife and I were on your last Princess Cruise to Mex. out of Los Angeles. We attended your classes and played three days.

I want to tell you that was the best golf instructions we have ever taken, especially the short game. Your short game DVD has improved our game immensely. More important we play with confidence in the short-game shots, ie, pitches, chips, lobs and sand is NO problem.

I have not seen any instructor teach what we learned from your classes and DVD. So glad we bought the DVD and met you and your wife. Good Luck and keep teaching, you are good.

-- Jerry Taylor - Aug 4, 2007

Donald Forrest

Rob,

Your instruction, plus a wonderful day driving and putting assisted me to set a course record! "CrossWinds is a golf course in Ontario with a slope of 141 from the tips, the tournament I was in was played Friday June 8th, 2007; and I was a guest of TD Waterhouse! A greens keeper, connected by headset overheard one of the members in my group say 4 under after 4 holes, you could set the course record.

He called the pro shop and a marshal joined us on the 5th tee and asked to follow us for the next 14 holes, as I may set the new course record.

I shot an additional 6 under for the next 14 holes making my round 10 under 62, breaking the old record by 4 shots.

Being 62 this October you can imagine the fanfare, pictures a presentation and the fact I almost shot my age!

Appreciate the tips and am using your system!

Your friend in Canada!

-- Don - Aug 24, 2007

PS Hope all is well with you!

Steve Hahn

Hello Rob!

I don't know if you remember me. My name is Steve Hahn. I took a lesson from you on the Friday after Thanksgiving on the Princess cruise from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, Matzatlan and Cabo. Your diagnosis was that I was swaying to outside of my right foot on the back swing and that I had my chin tucked into chest (you correctly guessed that I wear bifocals!). You explained that former caused a right to left sway on the downswing and the latter caused a backwards lean because my brain was telling me to shift weight to my heels so I didn't fall forward on my face during the downswing.

You gave me a drill - swing a weighted club with my eyes closed - to improve my balance. I must admit I'm not too good at that because I like to see the "ball" (or at least a spot on the grass on the grass) when I swing. I find swinging with my eyes closed simply feels weird. (I am a very visual learner.) However, I have spent 2-3 times per week just swinging a 6-iron 10-15 times while concentrating on keeping my weight on the ball of my right foot on the back swing. (You told me to imagine it was staked or snapped to the ground.) I even throw in 2-3 swings with my eyes closed for good measure. This has really improved my iron play. I make much more consistent contact. As evidence - I made a hole in one on December 2 (155 yards, 6-iron). Also, I find myself hitting a lot more greens in regulation these days, and even when I miss, the ball is much closer to the target.

I also wanted to mention that your seminar on the full swing has really helped my driving. Your suggestion to set up with the driver in the "normal" position and have the ball a couple of inches forward of that has really worked for me. This is something I did on my own 10 years ago with somewhat decent results, but I abandoned it because I didn't see anyone else doing it and I thought it was just a lame band aid and I should figure out how to address my driver "properly". Well, your method works! I have gone from a chronic fade off the tee to a consistent draw using the exact the same swing. I simply changed my set up - ball/club position per your suggestion and holding my chin higher, concentrate on keeping my weight in between my feet (not getting to the outside of the right foot), and then a just I just make a swing. Bingo - I'm driving it farther and have more confidence on the tee box than I ever have had before.

I also wanted to say that your putting seminar has improved my putting. Over the years my ball position had crept forward - about 1 inch inside my left heel. I started putting the ball under my shirt button. It took a few rounds to get comfortable (old habits die hard!) but I am better able to put the putt on line - no more struggling to hold the putter square - just letting it flow. The result - increased consistency and confidence.

I still struggle with distance compared to the big hitters. I have a bad case of arthritis in my right hip. (My orthopedic surgeon is recommending total hip replacement.) Because of this physical limitation, I don't have much internal rotation available on my right hip, which has the effect of limiting my turn going back a bit. I started flaring out my right foot a little more (per an article in a golf magazine aimed at senior golfers). This foot position change, coupled with the suggestions from your lessons has really improved my driving, and as a result, greatly increased my enjoyment of the game. I am not the biggest hitter and probably never will be, but I am "long enough" to reach 400 yard par 4's in two. Also, I find playing from the short grass more often than the big hitters is a huge advantage.

I wanted to say thanks for the best lesson I ever took in my life. Keep it simple. The little things pay off in consistency and consistency makes the game a lot more fun to play!

Thanks Again,

-- Steve Hahn - Feb 21, 2007

Dr. Ron Spallone

Thanks for the great lesson. I progressed further in 30 minutes with you than I have in the last three years of trying to teach myself and by reading all the confusing information out there. Being a sports medicine expert I can also say that your method is very back friendly and biomechanically sound. Keep spreading the word. Sincerely,

Dr. Ron Spallone

Kevin Jordan

COG is Simple, Accurate, and Easy to remember. It Straighten out the slice I had for years and dramatically improved my short game.
Kevin Jordan - Entertainer / Comedian / The Ice House

Phil Egan

"Rob Bernard is a talented and dynamic speaker who has created a unique golf system that he uses to motivate his listeners in an extremely fascinating, informative and entertaining manner. He makes you want to grab your clubs and hit the course with a re-born confidence and enthusiasm".

Phil Egan, Publisher - Within 2 Hours Magazine

Steve Moris

"Rob Bernard not only has something to say, but backs it up with probably the most innovative approach to the game of golf I've witnessed in my 40 years of playing. I recommend his presentation to anyone who is looking for improvement not only in golf, but in life as well. Rob will keep your audience enthralled!"
Steve Moris
Comedian / Musician, The Beach Boys

Paul Hancox

Rob is an excellent, inspirational instructor and speaker, his seminars were clear, concise and always a BIG HIT with our clients, Rob fills the room & keeps them there!
Paul Hancox
Deputy Cruise Director
Princess Cruise Lines

Darryl Branstetter

"He immediately connected with me and the audience; I couldn't believe how strong the positive feedback was ".

Darryl Branstetter – Guthy-Renker Corporation

Justin Kim

Rob,

I would like to express my sincere and enthusiastic appreciation for the lessons in your COG golf DVDs. I knew instinctively that the talk you gave made sense, and I purchased the DVD and the book from you. I am a 70-year old Asian man, and live in Potomac , Maryland In any case, I have benefited enormously from your DVD. This is my fourth year of playing golf and it has been a struggle. My short game especially was ragged, unstructured, and consisted of “many guesses, as you said. Your Short Game Disc really helped me to structure my short game. Although I have played only briefly after my return home, my short game has improved greatly. As I am satisfied with what I do now in attacking the greens, I no longer need any other lesson or instruction for my short game. I expect I will improve as I spend more time

Thank you again. Justin Kim. Potomac Maryland.

Greg Gerovac

My introduction to Rob and “Center of Gravity Golf” was aboard the Sapphire Princess in November, 2008. I have been playing golf since my teens (my dad was a golf pro) but nothing has helped me the way “Center of Gravity” and a one-on-one lesson with Rob has. I had a severe injury to my right arm in that left me with no bicep and limited shoulder range of motion. I had subsequent surgery that took the latissimus muscle from the right side of my back and used it to replace the missing bicep. You can imagine what that does to a golf swing. On our cruise, I attended Rob’s “Full Swing” seminar. Afterward, I introduced myself to Rob and explained my situation. Rob invited me up to the golf simulator. I scheduled a lesson, and in 30 minutes Rob taught me the Center of Gravity full swing that works perfectly despite my old injuries, increased my club speed, eliminated my slice and improved my trajectory. Within a day or two of getting back, my wife and I hit the driving range. I couldn’t believe the improvement. I review the DVDs as a regular part of practice, and have seen steady progress in my game. On my last outing, I beat my previous best by ten strokes. I even managed to birdie a par 3 and a par 4! “Center of Gravity Golf” keeps improving my game and makes much more enjoyable.

Thanks, Rob!

Greg Gerovac

Anaheim, California

-Kathy Bowen/Palm Desert

Hi,Rob. We just returned from our cruise aboard the Sapphire and enjoyed your lectures very much. Today I put into practice what I learned. My tee shots are incredible! I easily made it over the 9th water hole at our club which I have only done twice before in six years. I usually begin Tues. mornings with high anxiety about embarrassing myself, but this morning I had the three ingredients embedded in my brain and I relaxed. Confidence was up!

Your system works and I shared some of it with the other ladies. The best part for me is the change in grip. By rounding my thumbs, I eliminated the every present slice in my tee shots. The ladies were envious! Many thanks.
-Kathy Bowen/Palm Desert