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Ashfordian said:
deckster said:
Blackpuddin said:
Often wondered how the pampered US target golf pros would get on with a £500pa Welsh course with muddy fairways, random rough , bunkers thinly coated in builders sand, bobbly greens and crowned holes.
...on a grim, drizzly day in February.That'd sort out the men from the cossetted millionaires, I say.
All par 5's and any hole that isn't 400y+ is going to be a very good birdie chance. Winter rules will mean they can strike the ball cleanly. It would be target golf for them but of the winter variety.
Of course some will have a bad day, but I would expect half the field to break the previous course record.
Went out in winter league this morning, and somehow managed to shoot 80 without making proper contact on any shot all round (apart from my Driver, which worked a treat). Was catching everything fat, and had some horrible chunky chips round the green.
Still some work to do before the season, but quite encouraged considering how much more playable my bad shots are now. Just need the good shots to get back where they were before lessons....
Still some work to do before the season, but quite encouraged considering how much more playable my bad shots are now. Just need the good shots to get back where they were before lessons....
bodhi said:
Went out in winter league this morning, and somehow managed to shoot 80 without making proper contact on any shot all round (apart from my Driver, which worked a treat). Was catching everything fat, and had some horrible chunky chips round the green.
Still some work to do before the season, but quite encouraged considering how much more playable my bad shots are now. Just need the good shots to get back where they were before lessons....
Its tough out there, even with preferred lies. Mate and I played matchplay off scratch and had a very enjoyable game which ended in a half. I was in for a 76 and I think he was 75 (plays off scratch).Still some work to do before the season, but quite encouraged considering how much more playable my bad shots are now. Just need the good shots to get back where they were before lessons....
Interesting day on the links.
Almost did play as it was freezing and I hurt my back last night, but didn’t want to let my mate down.
Warming up I hit every chip fat, the practice green was lightening quick and my back wasn’t great hitting full shots.
Hit a nice chippy drive off the first tee into the middle of the fairway, then hit a 6 iron to a couple of inches. And you know what they say? Birdie the first and it can only get worse. Which it did. Duck hook off the second and a nice bogey.
I then proceeded to shoot my best score for probably 15 years. I made 2 awful swings on the front 9 that resulted in bogies. One I was listening to some clowns shouting on the green behind us. Why don’t we have the ability to step away and start again.
One bogey and an outrageous birdie with 7 pars on the back 9 was my first level par 9 holes for a long time and one of my years goal’s signed off.
A 3 over 75 gave me 42 points which is 5 more than second place in the weekly Stableford. I’m not that fussed about the win although a bit of shop credit is nice. It’s the fact that I managed to finally shoot a decent score and I held it together coming in.
Looking forward to shooting 89 next week
Almost did play as it was freezing and I hurt my back last night, but didn’t want to let my mate down.
Warming up I hit every chip fat, the practice green was lightening quick and my back wasn’t great hitting full shots.
Hit a nice chippy drive off the first tee into the middle of the fairway, then hit a 6 iron to a couple of inches. And you know what they say? Birdie the first and it can only get worse. Which it did. Duck hook off the second and a nice bogey.
I then proceeded to shoot my best score for probably 15 years. I made 2 awful swings on the front 9 that resulted in bogies. One I was listening to some clowns shouting on the green behind us. Why don’t we have the ability to step away and start again.
One bogey and an outrageous birdie with 7 pars on the back 9 was my first level par 9 holes for a long time and one of my years goal’s signed off.
A 3 over 75 gave me 42 points which is 5 more than second place in the weekly Stableford. I’m not that fussed about the win although a bit of shop credit is nice. It’s the fact that I managed to finally shoot a decent score and I held it together coming in.
Looking forward to shooting 89 next week
Interested if anybody can advise on any drills. Played with my best mate yesterday and he thinks he can see the issue in the connection on the irons
Was mainly ok off the tee, and within 10 yards of the green the chipper has transformed my short game (so many fluffed on thinned wedges over the years have been replaced by putting the majority within 10 feet)
It's between tee and green. We discuss irons the other week at length and I'm not convinced that my custom fit are right BUT - he thinks the reason I am topping pretty much everything is in my wrists. Instead of driving down on the ball I'm trying to scoop so club head is not behind the wrist on impact meaning the bottom of my swing is too early and I am striking the top of the ball on the way up without taking any divot as I am shortening up because of my wrists (I hope that makes sense)
If anybody has a drill that can help me control the wrists it would be appreciate. I reckon there's a good 10 shots in it if I can get some consistency and some distance
Was mainly ok off the tee, and within 10 yards of the green the chipper has transformed my short game (so many fluffed on thinned wedges over the years have been replaced by putting the majority within 10 feet)
It's between tee and green. We discuss irons the other week at length and I'm not convinced that my custom fit are right BUT - he thinks the reason I am topping pretty much everything is in my wrists. Instead of driving down on the ball I'm trying to scoop so club head is not behind the wrist on impact meaning the bottom of my swing is too early and I am striking the top of the ball on the way up without taking any divot as I am shortening up because of my wrists (I hope that makes sense)
If anybody has a drill that can help me control the wrists it would be appreciate. I reckon there's a good 10 shots in it if I can get some consistency and some distance
Pieman68 said:
Interested if anybody can advise on any drills. Played with my best mate yesterday and he thinks he can see the issue in the connection on the irons
Was mainly ok off the tee, and within 10 yards of the green the chipper has transformed my short game (so many fluffed on thinned wedges over the years have been replaced by putting the majority within 10 feet)
It's between tee and green. We discuss irons the other week at length and I'm not convinced that my custom fit are right BUT - he thinks the reason I am topping pretty much everything is in my wrists. Instead of driving down on the ball I'm trying to scoop so club head is not behind the wrist on impact meaning the bottom of my swing is too early and I am striking the top of the ball on the way up without taking any divot as I am shortening up because of my wrists (I hope that makes sense)
If anybody has a drill that can help me control the wrists it would be appreciate. I reckon there's a good 10 shots in it if I can get some consistency and some distance
Hard to say without seeing your swing, but "controlling the wrists" is basically impossible on a full swing, the wrists react to the movement of the arms and body, your "flipping" is a reaction to other movements. The downswing is over in a fraction of a second, can't control that.Was mainly ok off the tee, and within 10 yards of the green the chipper has transformed my short game (so many fluffed on thinned wedges over the years have been replaced by putting the majority within 10 feet)
It's between tee and green. We discuss irons the other week at length and I'm not convinced that my custom fit are right BUT - he thinks the reason I am topping pretty much everything is in my wrists. Instead of driving down on the ball I'm trying to scoop so club head is not behind the wrist on impact meaning the bottom of my swing is too early and I am striking the top of the ball on the way up without taking any divot as I am shortening up because of my wrists (I hope that makes sense)
If anybody has a drill that can help me control the wrists it would be appreciate. I reckon there's a good 10 shots in it if I can get some consistency and some distance
Drills:
1) Setup with 90% of your weight on your left side and keep it there through the swing. Can't top it from there.
2) Setup with the iron 90 degrees toe down (ie ungrip, turn club anticlockwise in your hands 90 degrees, regrip). When you swing your hands have to get ahead to square the clubface. Can't top it from there.
3) Look up "L to L" drill for half swing practice that will teach you the correct wrist movement as a reaction to your swing. Can't top it from there.
These are drills. They will educate your hands ready for when you play.
Pieman68 said:
Interested if anybody can advise on any drills. Played with my best mate yesterday and he thinks he can see the issue in the connection on the irons
Was mainly ok off the tee, and within 10 yards of the green the chipper has transformed my short game (so many fluffed on thinned wedges over the years have been replaced by putting the majority within 10 feet)
It's between tee and green. We discuss irons the other week at length and I'm not convinced that my custom fit are right BUT - he thinks the reason I am topping pretty much everything is in my wrists. Instead of driving down on the ball I'm trying to scoop so club head is not behind the wrist on impact meaning the bottom of my swing is too early and I am striking the top of the ball on the way up without taking any divot as I am shortening up because of my wrists (I hope that makes sense)
If anybody has a drill that can help me control the wrists it would be appreciate. I reckon there's a good 10 shots in it if I can get some consistency and some distance
I could have written this post word for word. Was mainly ok off the tee, and within 10 yards of the green the chipper has transformed my short game (so many fluffed on thinned wedges over the years have been replaced by putting the majority within 10 feet)
It's between tee and green. We discuss irons the other week at length and I'm not convinced that my custom fit are right BUT - he thinks the reason I am topping pretty much everything is in my wrists. Instead of driving down on the ball I'm trying to scoop so club head is not behind the wrist on impact meaning the bottom of my swing is too early and I am striking the top of the ball on the way up without taking any divot as I am shortening up because of my wrists (I hope that makes sense)
If anybody has a drill that can help me control the wrists it would be appreciate. I reckon there's a good 10 shots in it if I can get some consistency and some distance
Blackpuddin said:
Pieman68 said:
Interested if anybody can advise on any drills. Played with my best mate yesterday and he thinks he can see the issue in the connection on the irons
Was mainly ok off the tee, and within 10 yards of the green the chipper has transformed my short game (so many fluffed on thinned wedges over the years have been replaced by putting the majority within 10 feet)
It's between tee and green. We discuss irons the other week at length and I'm not convinced that my custom fit are right BUT - he thinks the reason I am topping pretty much everything is in my wrists. Instead of driving down on the ball I'm trying to scoop so club head is not behind the wrist on impact meaning the bottom of my swing is too early and I am striking the top of the ball on the way up without taking any divot as I am shortening up because of my wrists (I hope that makes sense)
If anybody has a drill that can help me control the wrists it would be appreciate. I reckon there's a good 10 shots in it if I can get some consistency and some distance
I could have written this post word for word. Was mainly ok off the tee, and within 10 yards of the green the chipper has transformed my short game (so many fluffed on thinned wedges over the years have been replaced by putting the majority within 10 feet)
It's between tee and green. We discuss irons the other week at length and I'm not convinced that my custom fit are right BUT - he thinks the reason I am topping pretty much everything is in my wrists. Instead of driving down on the ball I'm trying to scoop so club head is not behind the wrist on impact meaning the bottom of my swing is too early and I am striking the top of the ball on the way up without taking any divot as I am shortening up because of my wrists (I hope that makes sense)
If anybody has a drill that can help me control the wrists it would be appreciate. I reckon there's a good 10 shots in it if I can get some consistency and some distance
Preset the wrist to parallel to the ground, and try and hit 3/4 shots, without allowing the angle to open up, it will feel strange, but the club will fall and strike the ball if you work on it.
Faldo drill but take it easy until you can hit 3/4 shots.
https://youtu.be/kKHCGNT-hPw
Faldo drill but take it easy until you can hit 3/4 shots.
https://youtu.be/kKHCGNT-hPw
DuncanM said:
Preset the wrist to parallel to the ground, and try and hit 3/4 shots, without allowing the angle to open up, it will feel strange, but the club will fall and strike the ball if you work on it.
Faldo drill but take it easy until you can hit 3/4 shots.
https://youtu.be/kKHCGNT-hPw
Thanks Duncan, finding that really useful. Not been out to hit any balls yet but have been doing some swing practice - anybody had any experience/success with something like this:-Faldo drill but take it easy until you can hit 3/4 shots.
https://youtu.be/kKHCGNT-hPw
https://www.adamyounggolf.com/divot-board/
Pieman68 said:
Thanks Duncan, finding that really useful. Not been out to hit any balls yet but have been doing some swing practice - anybody had any experience/success with something like this:-
https://www.adamyounggolf.com/divot-board/
No worries, that aid would certainly help, there's a few similar products around (not the first I've seen).https://www.adamyounggolf.com/divot-board/
Improving strike will make golf a lot more enjoyable, you need that divot pattern way after the ball.
DuncanM said:
Pieman68 said:
Thanks Duncan, finding that really useful. Not been out to hit any balls yet but have been doing some swing practice - anybody had any experience/success with something like this:-
https://www.adamyounggolf.com/divot-board/
No worries, that aid would certainly help, there's a few similar products around (not the first I've seen).https://www.adamyounggolf.com/divot-board/
Improving strike will make golf a lot more enjoyable, you need that divot pattern way after the ball.
https://www.golfph.com/blog/towel-drill/
Well it was my birthday yesterday so I treated myself to a couple of bits and pieces! Hopefully the hybrid will come in useful on tighter fairways and also when the driver is on the naughty step.
I'm playing in the morning with my son in preparation for a week in Normandy over Easter where we are planning on getting a few games in.
I'm playing in the morning with my son in preparation for a week in Normandy over Easter where we are planning on getting a few games in.
Pieman68 said:
DuncanM said:
Preset the wrist to parallel to the ground, and try and hit 3/4 shots, without allowing the angle to open up, it will feel strange, but the club will fall and strike the ball if you work on it.
Faldo drill but take it easy until you can hit 3/4 shots.
https://youtu.be/kKHCGNT-hPw
Thanks Duncan, finding that really useful. Not been out to hit any balls yet but have been doing some swing practice - anybody had any experience/success with something like this:-Faldo drill but take it easy until you can hit 3/4 shots.
https://youtu.be/kKHCGNT-hPw
https://www.adamyounggolf.com/divot-board/
Tycho said:
Well it was my birthday yesterday so I treated myself to a couple of bits and pieces! Hopefully the hybrid will come in useful on tighter fairways and also when the driver is on the naughty step.
I'm playing in the morning with my son in preparation for a week in Normandy over Easter where we are planning on getting a few games in.
Lovely stuff, love hybrids! 17deg is strong should be an absolute weapon off the tee, was it OK off the deck? I'm playing in the morning with my son in preparation for a week in Normandy over Easter where we are planning on getting a few games in.
DuncanM said:
Tycho said:
Well it was my birthday yesterday so I treated myself to a couple of bits and pieces! Hopefully the hybrid will come in useful on tighter fairways and also when the driver is on the naughty step.
I'm playing in the morning with my son in preparation for a week in Normandy over Easter where we are planning on getting a few games in.
Lovely stuff, love hybrids! 17deg is strong should be an absolute weapon off the tee, was it OK off the deck? I'm playing in the morning with my son in preparation for a week in Normandy over Easter where we are planning on getting a few games in.
First ever comp win at the weekend & qualified for the summer knock-outs.
85% HC allowance, pairs BB. (Usually off 16, but played off 14).
I played really well, only really dropped it on a couple of holes, the first dropped hole was hilarious.
Topped it off the whites, dribbled 45' to the left, through a 10ft high steel fence & lost in the bushes, then hooked the provisional over the fence.
Thankfully my partner made an unlikely par!
The other, was chunking 2 wedge shots from 60 yards away to make a bogey on a non-shot hole.
Overall the game was going in the right direction, just from playing solid golf & hitting GIR.
The winter practice & coaching appears to be paying off!
85% HC allowance, pairs BB. (Usually off 16, but played off 14).
I played really well, only really dropped it on a couple of holes, the first dropped hole was hilarious.
Topped it off the whites, dribbled 45' to the left, through a 10ft high steel fence & lost in the bushes, then hooked the provisional over the fence.
Thankfully my partner made an unlikely par!
The other, was chunking 2 wedge shots from 60 yards away to make a bogey on a non-shot hole.
Overall the game was going in the right direction, just from playing solid golf & hitting GIR.
The winter practice & coaching appears to be paying off!
First individual comp of the year yesterday for me. Shot 79, 34 points. Blobbed 2 of the par 3's, nonchalantly missed a 2' putt for a 4 on one of them.
Came 5th, would have won it with 37 points. Very annoying!
Tough conditions, quite windy and the greens were lightning fast! All in all pretty happy, especially with a birdie 3 on SI 1 which is a 468 yard par 4.
HI had a little cut down to 8.9, goal for the year is to get to 7.3.
Came 5th, would have won it with 37 points. Very annoying!
Tough conditions, quite windy and the greens were lightning fast! All in all pretty happy, especially with a birdie 3 on SI 1 which is a 468 yard par 4.
HI had a little cut down to 8.9, goal for the year is to get to 7.3.
Sounds like lots of good golf is starting to happen!!
I was able to play Royal St Georges last week - What a place that is too!! We played on Tuesday and the weather was good for it.
I was pleased and shot 8 over 33 points. I had 2 holes I double boogied that I shouldn't have gaining 2 blobs along the way.
The course was special, the food equally after the round
I was able to play Royal St Georges last week - What a place that is too!! We played on Tuesday and the weather was good for it.
I was pleased and shot 8 over 33 points. I had 2 holes I double boogied that I shouldn't have gaining 2 blobs along the way.
The course was special, the food equally after the round
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