tony@CIC Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 So I have another day where I go to the driving range and hit about 30-40 drives. While they weren't as long as I'd like them the majority were reasonably straight. I proceed from there to Thursday night men's league. Shotgun start and I'm playing with nice guys - no tension there. My turn at the tee and I shank two in the water. Next hole, drive is a short worm burner, third hole and my drive goes ob. I go to hit a second ball it doesn't make it to the fairway and of course I can't get it out of the rough. Etc, etc, etc. Don't know what's going on maybe I need psychiatric help? This just happens too much. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big money Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Happens all the time too me.Many years ago it would upset me badly.Now I kinda expect it. Keep it in the short stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 It happens. I'll hit 10 in a row dead straight on the range. Get to #2 where I need the Big Dog and I'll block the crap out of it into someone's back yard. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Try this... Shorter backswing where your left arm goes no further than parallel. Close your left eye and hit the ball. Sent from my LG-D851 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Try this... Shorter backswing where your left arm goes no further than parallel. Close your left eye and hit the ball. Sent from my LG-D851 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Thanks strokerace at this point I'll try anything. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djahubes Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I get the first tee jitters every now and then. Now I don't hit anything more than a hybrid on the range before teeing off. When I pull out the driver on the first tee, usually hit it well. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Thanks strokerace at this point I'll try anything. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy shorter backswing = less face rotation lead eye closed = staying 'behind' the ball and leading with your hands instead of the body distance is 2nd to accuracy! keep it in the short stuff bud... Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Range shots don't count so there's no pressure. I might hit a few shots on the range before play just to loosen up, but like @djahubes, I don't need to hit driver. Many times I just focus on short game warmup and do stretches. Not a good idea to work on anything on the range before a round; just trust your swing and have fun playing. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I'll say it loud, STOP THINKING!!. And get out of your head. That's it Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Keep ya big arse feet glued to the ground! You could be rolling out on ya toes which causes all kinds of weird stuff. Stay grounded and sweet swing er Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighFade Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Put all your change in your left pocket. Turn your hat around, and put this tee.....behind your left ear. There is no spoon. WITB TaylorMade M3 Callaway Diablo 15° Callaway Diablo 18° Callaway Steelhead XR Pro 4-W Mizuno TP-4 50, 54, 58 TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spyder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miboy62 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 shorter backswing = less face rotation lead eye closed = staying 'behind' the ball and leading with your hands instead of the body distance is 2nd to accuracy! keep it in the short stuff bud... I would give this a try. ZX5 MKII LS 8.5 Stealth 2 plus 3 wood Stealth 2 plus 5 wood Stealth 2 plus 19.5 Hybrid ZX5 MKll 5 / AW Dart stiff MG3 black 52 9b 58 12b 7.5 Phantom 34” Z Star Diamond 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big money Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 The (one) thing that really helped this year is developing a powerful release that hits push draws.Got a great tip too turn my lead hand ccw from top of swing to finish.The right hand will turn slightly cw preventing left hand from completely closing the clubface.One can hit the most beautiful powerful push draws this way with very little effort.Very little speed needed, just let the techniques hit it for you.Nothing new or mind blowing.But only a one on one demonstration was only way I could get this.The proper swing path-backswing length- pivot can happen more naturally with a proper release.Im a real believer now Keep it in the short stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie3333 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Mentally draw a line between you and your teed ball. Take 2 practice swings. Grip the club to swing. Walk past your line to hit the ball. You have 5 seconds to hit the ball. Don't think about anything but the count. Tour players use this Sent from my SM-G900W8 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I don't know if you're able to but my pro suggested ending practice sessions by playing a couple of holes. As long as it's not crowded I do just that. I'll take my cart and find a hole with no one on it and play it. I've found it really helps when taking the game from the range. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekingGolf Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Put all your loose change in your left pocket turn your hat around backwards and put a tee behind your right ear No seriously this happens to me often truly there is a short par 5 on a course I play and I can be driving great all day but that hole I put it in the right side water every time all I need to do is pipe one easy one down the middle then likely home in 2 but can't do it Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy "Obviously my iron play is incredible, and when I get going I can get hot, but this course just fits my eye. The shaping of the holes, and just a couple of the doglegs, I'm able to shape shots." – Bryson DeChambeau In my Hoofer Lite Z765 9.5 with Miyazaka Kaula Mizu 6 Stiff Shaft (TrueGolfFit Recommended!!!) F8 3-4 wood 16* Aldilla Blue 70 Stiff shaft Rescue mid 2 iron 16* One Length Forged Tec 4-GW with AMT Black shafts Futura Phantom 2 Tour B330 RX Like Bass Fishing? Check out my one and only article!!! https://www.bassresource.com/beginner/get-started-bass-fishing.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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