What are you working on?

[revkev]

What's the Issie with the 3w? Top? Pull? Fat?

 

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Yeah lay up.

 

3 wood is plain old hard to hit. I've given up and picked up a tour Exotics 4 wood that I hit as far as a 3 wood if I were to flush both and it's way easier to hit so practically speaking it hit it farther and higher too so I could actually go I've stuff.

 

 

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[Kingger02]

Working on my 10-15' putts. Always have the right distance but the wrong read. Been close but can't quite get it to drop.

 

 

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[revkev]

 

 

Lots of range time this week. I got one of the assistant pros to watch some shots. He said my lines were dead on in my set up and the divots were dead straight at the target. Every shot had a hair of draw. I'm going for fades. I can hit a punch fade but very few full shot fades. I smashed my 4 Wood - five really good ones. I'm still dropping inside but at least I'm getting the elbow to fold and point down on plane.

 

I will get that fade yet.

 

 

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[DaveP043]

Fully agree! I wish that I could video between lessons. I will have friends or my son video me during rounds. I also like to use a mirror to try and get the feel/sight of proper positions.

 

I use my cell phone lots of times when I'm on the range, it can take slo-mo video just fine.  I use a flexible tripod like this one to mount it to my golf bag:

http://joby.com/kits/mobile/phone-photographer-kit

There are a number of analysis programs you can use to look at the videos at home, draw lines, etc.  Its easier than I thought it would be when I started using video.

[Yankeefan27]

Getting through the ball. Bodies stopping rotation through impact. Lines are clean but when I get stuck like that i feel a little flippy with the hands at impact and get inconsistent shot shapes. Much prefer hitting my towering draws when I'm hitting through the ball.

 

 

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[revkev]

I use my cell phone lots of times when I'm on the range, it can take slo-mo video just fine. I use a flexible tripod like this one to mount it to my golf bag:

http://joby.com/kits/mobile/phone-photographer-kit

There are a number of analysis programs you can use to look at the videos at home, draw lines, etc. Its easier than I thought it would be when I started using video.

I had my buddy shoot a couple of my swings on Tuesday. The Dianne the between what I'm feeling and what I'm doing is pretty funny. I'm certainly swinging better than it feels.

 

My pro told me to visualize my hacker friends when I'm swinging. I'm still dropping it inside but it's much less than it was prior to the lesson.

 

 

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[DaveP043]

I had my buddy shoot a couple of my swings on Tuesday. The Dianne the between what I'm feeling and what I'm doing is pretty funny. I'm certainly swinging better than it feels.

I was pretty surprised (or maybe horrified) when I first saw my swing on video.  I almost hate to admit it, but I also frequent another golf website, one that's centered more on instruction than MGS is, and I've had some very positive direction after posting my videos there.  Evaluation of your own video is something I'd strongly recommend against, very few of us know enough about the golf swing to determine what needs to be changed first, or how to go about changing it.  However, once you get good instruction, video is a good to for evaluating your progress, and for confirming that the new awkward-feeling move is actually the RIGHT move.

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The weaker grip issue definitely feeling better, but definitely still not natural. I still have to consciously regrip the club each time to get rid of my old strong grip.

[revkev]

I was pretty surprised (or maybe horrified) when I first saw my swing on video. I almost hate to admit it, but I also frequent another golf website, one that's centered more on instruction than MGS is, and I've had some very positive direction after posting my videos there. Evaluation of your own video is something I'd strongly recommend against, very few of us know enough about the golf swing to determine what needs to be changed first, or how to go about changing it. However, once you get good instruction, video is a good to for evaluating your progress, and for confirming that the new awkward-feeling move is actually the RIGHT move.

Yes remember that I'm in the middle of lessons, I've had two and have two more scheduled. I know what we are looking for.

 

 

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[DaveP043]

Yes remember that I'm in the middle of lessons, I've had two and have two more scheduled. I know what we are looking for.

Sorry if I gave the impression that my caution was intended for you, I've read enough to know you're doing it the right way.  That was a more generic caution for those who think that reading the tips in Golf Digest for 20 years makes them qualified to diagnose and repair their own swings.  Or in more modern terms, watching 30 hours of varied (and probably contradictory) YouTube instruction does the same thing.

[revkev]

Sorry if I gave the impression that my caution was intended for you, I've read enough to know you're doing it the right way. That was a more generic caution for those who think that reading the tips in Golf Digest for 20 years makes them qualified to diagnose and repair their own swings. Or in more modern terms, watching 30 hours of varied (and probably contradictory) YouTube instruction does the same thing.

That's a needed warning if ever there were one. I hadn't really thought about it but you tube probably messes more people than anything out there.

 

 

 

 

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[TBT]

Working on developing a consistent ball flight, I'm tired fades sometimes and hooks the other.

I need to be able to stand on the tee box and eliminate one side of the course.....liming up to play a fade and hitting a hook really sucks.

[STUDque]

I'm trying to figure out a way to hit more fairways. I'm pushing my driver and my 3 wood just started hooking out of nowhere. 3 iron down to putter I'm striking it better than ever but it's those 2 big ones giving me trouble.

 

Got the Hudl app, a little tripod, and the Michael Breed video analysis book should be here any day so I'm hoping I can identify some key that'll get me back on the right track.

 

 

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[ole gray]

The back of my left hand squaring up at impact. I have too much of a tendency to hit with my right hand causing snaps. Any swing thoughts appreciated ⛳️

 

 

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[BDubya23]

Working on being able to hit a fade or draw on demand. I feel like I'm almost there, but I still have some doozies that get away from me.

[TJNikegolf26]

Everything is either straight or fade for me. I wish I could hit a draw. Every time I try, it goes terribly wrong.

I was the same, until I read a Golf Digest article on Dustin Johnson. He explained how he simply sets up open to his target line and swings down his toe line to hit his cut/fade. So I said "why not do the opposite for a draw", and voila! It worked like a charm. Now I'm working on controlling how much it draws, but it's been fairly easy for me. Give it a try.

[TJNikegolf26]

The back of my left hand squaring up at impact. I have too much of a tendency to hit with my right hand causing snaps. Any swing thoughts appreciated ⛳️

 

 

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My coach tells me to throw the logo on the back of my glove at the target. So I focus on that and it's helped keep my wrist square at impact. I've even stuck a tee through the Velcro of an old glove and used it to "point" at the target at impact.

[BDubya23]

I've even stuck a tee through the Velcro of an old glove and used it to "point" at the target at impact.

This is what I was about to recommend. There are a lot of videos on YouTube of instructors doing this, give them a watch.

[tarheelTJ]

Heading into tournaments next 5 out 7 weeks and really focused on trusting my skills, sticking to my game plan and staying committed to each shot.

 

 

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[StrokerAce]

one piece takeaway starting with my hands and keeping light grip pressure through the takeaway increasing on the downswing.

 

rotating hips all the way through the shot - almost as if I'm hitting the ball with my right hip.

 

not swinging out of my shoes.

 

"mopping" the ground before/after the ball

 

getting up on my toes with driver to get a lot of power through impact

 

rhythmic swing so I can feel the clubhead

 

getting my hands by my right shoulder on the backswing

 

keeping left arm extended 

 

standing closer to the ball and pointing the toe of the club down on chips

 

....about all I can remember at this second.  

[Rusty1885]

High flying bunker shots. I did a little bit of that today but it was so hot I decided to finish the round instead. I normally practice 10-15-20 yards bunker shots. I decided to do 30 yards bunker shots all carry all spin today. It's not bad but I wish I can do more consistent roll instead of all carry but distance control has been good so I just left them as is.

[Peaksy68]

Did some chipping practice yesterday after leaving my shag bag at home. Today I hit mid irons. I broke out the rarely used "Perfect Grip" and was hitting it pretty solid with it on. Makes me wonder if I should fit larger grips. Switched between 5,6 and 7(this had perfect grip on it). Ball flight was better than it has been. Now I just need to put some more time in over the next week and a half before my next round.

I normally get a little practice in when picking up my daughter from her weekly session with the club pro, but she has had her little finger screwed back together so no golf for her for at least 6 weeks. I'll just have to get organised.

[Canucklehead]

Will be working on my short game more often that's for sure!! Had an hour wait for a tee time, and having already hit my free member bucket, I practiced my putting making four putts at 90* from 4'. Most circles I did in a row was 6. Did my routine for every single putt and my putter was tearing it up on the course!

 

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[revkev]

I'm trying to figure out a way to hit more fairways. I'm pushing my driver and my 3 wood just started hooking out of nowhere. 3 iron down to putter I'm striking it better than ever but it's those 2 big ones giving me trouble.

 

Got the Hudl app, a little tripod, and the Michael Breed video analysis book should be here any day so I'm hoping I can identify some key that'll get me back on the right track.

 

 

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Why not take a lesson or lessons instead?

 

 

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[revkev]

Did some chipping practice yesterday after leaving my shag bag at home. Today I hit mid irons. I broke out the rarely used "Perfect Grip" and was hitting it pretty solid with it on. Makes me wonder if I should fit larger grips. Switched between 5,6 and 7(this had perfect grip on it). Ball flight was better than it has been. Now I just need to put some more time in over the next week and a half before my next round.

I normally get a little practice in when picking up my daughter from her weekly session with the club pro, but she has had her little finger screwed back together so no golf for her for at least 6 weeks. I'll just have to get organised.

Screwed back together? Did she break it?

 

On the golfing note I play slightly larger grips on everything except my wedges. It slows down my hand action a bit.

 

 

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[Zylem]

I am working on keeping my upper body quieter during my downswing. I have got a gremlin in my swing right now that is causing my shoulders to slide in front of the ball at the start of the down swing. Only seems to be happening on my tee balls so I believe it could be a temporary thing.

 

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[Peaksy68]

Screwed back together? Did she break it?

On the golfing note I play slightly larger grips on everything except my wedges. It slows down my hand action a bit.

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A very innocuous incident, attempting to catch an Australian Football while relaxing with a few other girls after an exam. Bad timing prior to a Bali holiday, a bit of time off golf, but long term perhaps the best bone to have broken if you had to break one.

 

Worst part was she got to spend her 17th birthday having surgery. She got to come home and we were able to celebrate (quietly) with friends.

[StrokerAce]

clearing my left hip (I'm right handed)... realized after playing in my league match yesterday I wasn't doing it as well as I should be and was getting a bit lazy.

 

If I remember to do that it really helps my hips rotate instead of slide...

[Crashtestdummy]

Lots of things. Always tweaking things which is probably bad. Lol. However, mostly on sequencing. Specifically, stabilizing my lower body (hips) from firing too early to cause me to get stuck. 

[Fireinthehole]

Alignment. Something so simple wrecked my June.

Exhibit A

 

 

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