Mr_Theoo Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 At the beginning of the month I had went to GolfTEC to have a swing evaluation. They were running the 99$ special and I figured it was worth a shot since I had decided I would be taking lessons this summer but didn't know where. So even if i hated it or it was too expensive for me I would at least have some video to take to whoever I ended up taking lessons from as a starting point. On the day of I met with the pro. He was really nice but not too over bearing and didn't make me feel subconscious about my golf ability. At first we just talked about my game and how long I have been playing. I told him this was my second season and he asked what my goals if any were. I told him my ultimate goal is to break 80 but to also play much more consistent. He asked what I meant by "more consistent" which was a fair question because I'm sure he hears that all the time. I said I want to eliminate the random good score and days where my swing is better than other. Next we moved to me warming up a bit then I put on some motion sensors that tracked my hip and shoulder movements. Then he had me hit about 5 balls and we took a look at my swing. Now i knew going into this I didnt have a great swing, it prolly was actually pretty bad but it worked for my first year so I wasn't complaining too much, but if I wanted to get better I knew i had to improve it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh9xOR0iHmE There is where we started at. First thing we started changing was getting my body more square to the target as I tend to be a little open. Then we worked on the takeway and getting more shoulder turn in my swing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W7OaCS5NYg Here is the after effect. After the lesson we talked about the rate plans for the lessons. They had a couple different options. One was just lessons and the other was an improvement plan. The improvement plan seemed like the best route for me but i was reluctant because it was a little pricey. I think he could tell this because instead of trying to push me to decide that day we just scheduled another lesson for next week so I could have some time to crunch the numbers and ask the wife. For me this was a huge plus because I hate high pressure sales people that make you feel rushed in your decision process. So that right there made me feel that I had made a good choice in coming there. So long story short the wife said it was ok so I am now on a 12 month improvement plan where I hope to get much much better. Stay tuned for updates Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBones Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Good luck. It takes lots of time and $$ to get really good at golf, but it's well worth it, IMO. Follow @GolfspyBones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Thanks I know it's gonna take a long time but one good thing about being in school still is I have loads of free time Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted May 31, 2013 SPY VIP Share Posted May 31, 2013 good luck man! Keep this thread updated with progress. Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Yea, definitely keep this updated. That will be a cool way to track your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY ZINGER Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 This is going to be fun to watch the progress, thanks for sharing this. GolfTec has some nice professionals on staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Thanks for the support guys! It's been fun so far even though its frustrating at times. Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Swings from lesson 1-3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXzKi8QoXI8 1st full lesson before http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiUOrEvjxYk 1st full lesson after http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUV6oX8mxaA 2nd full lesson before http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqQvaS-JMmE 2nd full lesson after http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWHCz7fSwkc 3rd full lesson before http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU3kEH5RJec 3rd full lesson after So far after my first three lessons I've noticed that its a lot easier to do what the pro is telling me to do. At first it was very foreign and frustrating because i wasn't able to hit the ball well at all. but the more i practiced the better it has gotten. The big plus has been how far I'm able to hit the ball now. Can't wait until we start working on the downswing Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Dude, your back swing is starting to look much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Dude, your back swing is starting to look much better! Thanks man! It's getting more natural so it doesn't feel as forced Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy WD Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Is that your face I see in these videos? Keep it coming, can't wait to see you break 90 and then 80 Theoo! @GolfSpy_WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Is that your face I see in these videos? Keep it coming, can't wait to see you break 90 and then 80 Theoo! Thanks WD, and yes that might be my face lol Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverRick Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 The decision to go where they have video will make this so much better. To this day I video my swing and am shocked to find what I feel like I am doing is not anywhere close to what I am doing. The combination him telling you and showing you coupled with the fact you can see that you did or did not do it, will make this a much easier change. Since I live 100 miles from a big city and a decent instructor and my club did not have one at the time, I struggled trying it on my own. Then I decided to record it on my iPhone with various apps, and immediately saw the problems. Of all things, the hardest to change was the grip. It felt so foreign to me, so I found a broken shaft with a grip on it on the driving range. And cut the jagged end off of it and used that while watching TV at night to practice my grip. That made taking the proper grip so much easier. I will say that I had a bad grip for 30 years before trying to change it. 30 year old bad habits are much harder to change than one year old bad habits. G430LST 10.5° on T P T POWER 18 Hi Driver G430MAX 3w on T P T POWER 18 Hi Fairway G425 3H on T P T POWER 18 Hi Hybrid G425 4H on TGH 80S i525 5-U on TGI 90S SM8 54 & 60 on Wedge DF2.1 on White ProV1 Precision Pro NX7 Pro All Iron grips are BestGrips Micro-Perforated Mid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 30 year old bad habits are much harder to change than one year old bad habits. Very true, that is one thing that i believe will work to my advantage Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Looks like you're coming along nicely Theoo -- I'm no expert but your first set of swings looked pretty athletic to me. You'll be in the 80's in no time! Best of luck.... What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickles Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I liked the end of the third lesson swing. The downswing stayed on plane much better than in the earlier videos. You seem like a good athlete and you have some weight to throw around. (I'm a big guy too! You said you have already gained distance, but soon I think you will really be pounding it. It's all about the short game, unless you can't keep it in play!What's in my Bag:Driver: Adams Speedline Super LS 10.5 with Excalibur T7+ tour stiff shaft3 Wood: Adams Speedline Super LS 13 degree with Excalibur TFW Tour stiff shaftHybrid: Nickent 6DT 19 degree Aldilla Voodoo NV Stiff shaftIrons: 4-9 KZG Tour Evolution with Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 tour 120 x flex shaftsWedges:49 degree Dave Pelz wedge with a Nippon N.S. Pro Modus tour 120 x flex shaft. 54,64 Dave Pelz wedges with Rifle spinner shafts 59 Degree Scor wedge with rifle spinner shaft.Putter: Bentinardi Ben Hogan Big Ben Center shafted 33 inches with best grips custom pistol putter grip. Ball: Titleist Pro V1X, Callaway Hex Chrome + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK in TEXAS Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Great improvement Dude! That's great that ya decided to take us along for the journey. ABSOLUTELY! Heck....even I can see the improvement in your swing and I know nuttin Like RP & everyone else said.....thanks for bringing us along on the ride. Threads like this are fun to see progress. MENTOR, L4 COACH & TRAINER FIRST TEE GREATER HOUSTON HDCP: 8.3 (GHIN: 3143312) In my bag, April 2023 TS3 Driver & 4 Wood Hzrdous Smoke Shaft (Stiff Flex) TS2 Hybrids Mitsubishi Tensei Shaft (Stiff Flex) MP-59 5-PW; KBS Tour (Regular Flex) SM8 Wedges EVNROLL ER2 Putter SRIXON Z-STAR DIAMOND BALL Sun Mountain Cart Bag 4.0 Push Cart (I'm walking 9 outta 10 rounds!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 Time for an update. So far the lessons and changes have shown through on the course. I shot 112, 108 and 117 the last three times out on the course. While the 117 is more of my old scores that was mostly due to a huge headache I got on the last 2 holes. Before that i was at 100. In my lessons we have started working on my club path as well was getting rid of the flip at impact. Its been a tough change mostly because I feel like I'm getting stuck at the end with trying to lead with my hands but like changing the backswing I will get there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqfWUSeoQfg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnfktLcfBKs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQTdfAyvgcM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXEE_m84Tfs Overall I'm happy with where im headed Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted June 18, 2013 SPY VIP Share Posted June 18, 2013 Wow dude, yer coming along real nice like Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 Wow dude, yer coming along real nice like Thanks, gotta be ready for the next MGS open Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyk Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Looks like you're making some good progress! I sure wish I had taken lessons my 2nd year playing! Ping I20 8.5* - Aldila NV 65g SAdams XTD Super Hybrid 15* - Stock Fubuki SAdams DHY 21* - Stock Matrix Ozik White Tie SMizuno MP58 4-8 Irons - Fujikura MCI 100 SSCOR 42,46,50,54,58* - SCOR/KBS Genius SSTX Robert Ingman Envision TR 35", Iomic grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Looks like you're making some good progress! I sure wish I had taken lessons my 2nd year playing! Thanks! I guess its one of the advantages of still being young and not working a full time job to devote my full attention to getting better. Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3kVyGKM8bM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPCMLE1iNzY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6waqAJ-KXM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKv3sdJ2CA8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcWF0WAhJCw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMmL-Wwhg_o Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Have had a few more lessons. I can definitely see my game improving out on the course. I'm getting much better at chipping. I actually hit the flag stick last week. The biggest change by far has been ball flight and distance. I have gone from hitting a Fade/Slice to hitting a Draw/Hook. I still have much more to improve on like my posture and getting rid of the flip at impact but this has been a lot of fun so far. In the lesson we worked on my driver I actually hit a 292 yard drive Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestGrips.com Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Dude, I commend you for the huevos to post these changes on here! Also, that's some great improvement. Keep it up! @bestgrips @puttershoes Best Grips is a second generation family business specializing in golf grips! We are the home of the only made in the USA (Texas to be specific) genuine leather golf grips and head covers. No fancy words, pictures or endorsements with BestGrips.com, just the best performing golf grips money can buy! Check out the new site (www.bestgrips.com)! Use "golfspy" for free shipping on all U.S. orders over $50! What's in my BG custom club glove staff bag? Click here. Current ball of choice: 'Stones three three zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 So my season has came to an end, that stupid thing winter has rolled back in. So I thought I would do an update of how my swing is looking. I feel the back swing is getting much better and I am still working on getting it flatter and deeper. I still have to work on getting rid of the flip but in my last lesson we may have had a break through as to why it was so hard for me to eliminate it. I wasn't turning my hips enough before impact so I was just using my strength to get the club where it needed to be. Which worked fine for hitting it a long way, but didn't do much for consistently. The best thing from these lessons is by far the distance increase. I was hitting my 6 iron 155-160 max on pure strikes, now I'm approaching the 200+ mark. My mental game has also gotten stronger, when playing I now take into account where the pin is when selecting my club where before i was just hitting to the yardage i was at to the center of the green. Still not hitting many GIR but I'm getting myself into a lot less trouble which is good. This winter is going to be cleaning up my posture and getting rid of the flip at impact. Lots of hard work but its been so much fun getting to this point I cant wait to see where i end up by the start of next season. Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Dude, I commend you for the huevos to post these changes on here! Also, that's some great improvement. Keep it up! Thanks Zach! Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmh3 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Some very impressive improvement over the year, the good thing about an indoor facility is you can still get some work in over the winter. Continued success with your development and keep having fun. Ping G410 Plus Oban Kiyoshi Tour Limited Ping G410 LST 3 Wood Oban Tour Prototype V430 Titleist U500 3 & 4 Oban Kiyoshi Purple Tour Reserve Titleist 620 MB 5-9 Oban CT 125 Titleist Vokey 47* Oban CT 125, 51*, 55*, and 59* Shimada Tour Wedge Black Bettinardi Studio Stock SS28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Well its almost been a year since I started this process and I couldn't be any happier with my swing and game as a whole. A couple of weeks ago I got to go out and play a round with my swing coach. This was almost better than any swing lesson because he was able to see my weak points and I was able to see how a good player attacks a course. We figured out that I need to start getting off the tee better. Especially with my driver. But my iron and wedge game has vastly improved over last year. So while I have learned a lot, I still have a long way to go and can't wait to see what this season and year 2 has in store for my game! Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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