Learning the basics is very important in golf. It's like building, if you don't get the foundation right, it doesn't matter how beautiful or high the building is, it will eventually come down. Getting the basics right and perfecting it, in my opinion is what makes great golfers. Learning and perfecting the basics helps you to really know the game and be a great player. The secret of success in life in any endeavor lies in the simple and basic things. Success in Business, for example, is all about providing what people need when they need it. It's that simple, yet not many people get that simple principle right but those who get it right are the most successful.