Popular Post Rusty1885 Posted June 26, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2017 I went to hit some balls at the muni near my work this morning. I took 4 clubs with me in the mini bag. I was working on impact trying to get the proper shaft lean on my wedges. I lined up 5 balls and started on the line. It was a 9 o'clock swing on my Aw so I'm looking at 85-90 yards carry. I was at the far end of the range away from the crowd. I got 2 jumbo buckets because I'm working on muscle memory and repetition I know I'll be hitting 'em fast. There's an older guy who came and settled next to mine with a small bucket, no big deal. We had our pleasant greeting and I was back to my work. About 10 mins into it he stopped and just watch me. I was doing really well at this point my balls flew Med trajectory just like I wanted and it landed right over the 75 marker one on top of another. Then he said, may I make a suggestion? I looked up. He then followed by, you should take full swing and hit it harder. Your head should move back a little bit on the back swing and weaken the grip. Hmmm! I politely said I'm working on something very specific thanks for the suggestion. He took it as an invitation to come over and proceeded to try to fix my grip. I said my grip is fine and please I just wanna to be left alone. He went back to the stall and mumbled something, every now and then he'd stopped and look at me and said you should weaken your grip. I saw that by this time he had only a few balls left to hit so I just waited out. Soon he was done and gone. But wait there's more, the saga continued. The next guy showed up with his buddy sharing a stall, he apparently teaching his newbie buddy. They were kinda loud but I blocked it out. Soon the guy turned to me and said you should have wider stance and wider swing, the shaft should point at my chin at address, take the club more inside and finish high. What?, I said I'm working on something specific, thanks. I could here him telling his friend about how I could never be a good golfer because of the flaw I have in my swing. I turn and ask what do you shoot, how is your short game? He said he's a good player with a plus 10 handicap and his short game is excellent. I pulled out my laser and point at the 100 marker, I said 105. Hit it. He topped the first, skilled the second, pulled the third. I put 2 shots next to the pin and said thank you. We didn't speak again. WTF. Camcmart, dadivots, Thatginger96 and 32 others 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardboard.kid Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I went to hit some balls at the muni near my work this morning. I took 4 clubs with me in the mini bag. I was working on impact trying to get the proper shaft lean on my wedges. I lined up 5 balls and started on the line. It was a 9 o'clock swing on my Aw so I'm looking at 85-90 yards carry. I was at the far end of the range away from the crowd. I got 2 jumbo buckets because I'm working on muscle memory and repetition I know I'll be hitting 'em fast. There's an older guy who came and settled next to mine with a small bucket, no big deal. We had our pleasant greeting and I was back to my work. About 10 mins into it he stopped and just watch me. I was doing really well at this point my balls flew Med trajectory just like I wanted and it landed right over the 75 marker one on top of another. Then he said, may I make a suggestion? I looked up. He then followed by, you should take full swing and hit it harder. Your head should move back a little bit on the back swing and weaken the grip. Hmmm! I politely said I'm working on something very specific thanks for the suggestion. He took it as an invitation to come over and proceeded to try to fix my grip. I said my grip is fine and please I just wanna to be left alone. He went back to the stall and mumbled something, every now and then he'd stopped and look at me and said you should weaken your grip. I saw that by this time he had only a few balls left to hit so I just waited out. Soon he was done and gone. But wait there's more, the saga continued. The next guy showed up with his buddy sharing a stall, he apparently teaching his newbie buddy. They were kinda loud but I blocked it out. Soon the guy turned to me and said you should have wider stance and wider swing, the shaft should point at my chin at address, take the club more inside and finish high. What?, I said I'm working on something specific, thanks. I could here him telling his friend about how I could never be a good golfer because of the flaw I have in my swing. I turn and ask what do you shoot, how is your short game? He said he's a good player with a plus 10 handicap and his short game is excellent. I pulled out my laser and point at the 100 marker, I said 105. Hit it. He topped the first, skilled the second, pulled the third. I put 2 shots next to the pin and said thank you. We didn't speak again. WTF. If only there was video to go with that. 😎 Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app dang3rtown, MGoBlue100, silver & black and 6 others 9 Quote F7+ w/Fujikura Pro XLR8 Graphite Shaft 3-I MPF H-Series3B2M graphite Shaft w/Winn Dri-Tac grip mid STi Irons 5-SW KURO KAGE 70IR Flex-R Lamkin Grips King F6 Hybrid Matrix Red Tie HQ4 Graphite Shaft Forged FGT 60* wedge KURO KAGE 70R SS cross Comfort grip O-Putter 1W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1885 Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 If only there was video to go with that. Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Of the encountered or how I shot? GeekingGolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfinnut Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Some people, I swear. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Rusty1885 1 Quote WITB: Do I like Titleist or what? Driver: TSR3 9* UST Mamiya Proto LIN-Q Blue Fairways: TSi2 UST Mamiya LIN-Q Blue 13.5* Driving Iron: U500 17* Blue Ventus HB Velocore Irons: T350 4 & 5, T200 6 - PW UST Mamiya Recoil Dart F4 105g Wedges: SM9 48*, SM9 52*, SM8 56* Modus Tour Wedge Putter: Newport 2 w/ Garsen Ultimate grip Ball: *ProV1 Left Dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McaseyM Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I find it funny how much people feel that there's a perfect/ideal swing, and feel the need to tell others how to play UNSOLICITED. If the ball goes where you want it and how you want it, who the Eff cares how it got there. Well done. Rusty1885, Canucklehead, LeftyHawk and 5 others 7 1 Quote What's in my bag: Driver : F9 10.5, Fujikura Speeder 757 TR Fairway F9 15.5° Aldila Rogue White 80X Hybrid: King F7 18° KBS Tour PROTO Hybrid 95 S+ Irons: z585 4i - 6i, z785 7i-PW, Nippon Modus 120X Wedges: CBX 50.11, 55.11, 60.10 TT DG S400 Black Putter: Honey Badger 34" Ball: Q-Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson153 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I know what you're dealing with. I hate it when people give advice without you asking for it. Especially when you could beat the person giving the advice. If it was the club pro or someone with exceptional talent I would listen, but they would never just start giving advice without asking if you wanted it.(at least the guys at my club wouldn't) Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy dadivots 1 Quote CobraConnectChallenge3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Kick his a$$ sea bass! I'm working on impact too. Luckily I usually have the range to myself. But there is no need for unsolicited lessons.... Way to throw darts! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy golfinnut, silver & black, Rusty1885 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1885 Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Sometimes I wish I can foresee the end game and summon my inner A$$hole early. Nah! They are just trolls. Whatever happens to personal space? I hear you shankster, at my club I am usually the only one on the range too. dadivots and pib 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDubya23 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Lmao way to show him who is boss. I'd love to have seen the look on his face afterwards. Rusty1885 and josmi15 2 Quote Driver: Ping G 9.5* Fairway: TaylorMade AeroBurner Hybrid: Adams Blue Irons: TaylorMade Burner 2.0 Wedges: TaylorMade Tour Preferred EF Putter: Odyssey O-Works #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 My mental visual I got while reading that story was Peter Griffin giving lifting heavy stuff advice "OK now be sure to use your lower back since that's where all your strength is. Right in a jerking twisting motion and don't use your legs." Gotta love those range pros with the gift of advice to give. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Kwoodfield, Honest Wes, Jiro and 6 others 9 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1885 Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 I've been hitting nothing but wedges all morning, and on most shots stopped and appreciate the sound at impact. If he'd pay attention he'd known. Especially if he's a plus 10, he'd give me more credit than that right? Camcmart, Reesedw, Canucklehead and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigtazzGolf Posted June 26, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2017 Wow. Range time is like being in a men's bathroom. You stay in your stall and keep your head down lol Good job on getting of their without issues. Tazz Grip n Rip it PING Apologist #9, Jiro, downlowkey and 8 others 11 Quote Grip n Rip it Chicks dig the LONG ball In my staff bag King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff CBX 13.5 3 Wood Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing) CG16 Satin 52* 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60* Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc0424 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Wish i could of been there to watch you put that guy in his place, nicely done ! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rusty1885 and josmi15 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardboard.kid Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Of the encountered or how I shot?I'm sure your abilities go without saying, I'd be more inclined to put their actions to music. Radiohead-creap. Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Rusty1885 1 Quote F7+ w/Fujikura Pro XLR8 Graphite Shaft 3-I MPF H-Series3B2M graphite Shaft w/Winn Dri-Tac grip mid STi Irons 5-SW KURO KAGE 70IR Flex-R Lamkin Grips King F6 Hybrid Matrix Red Tie HQ4 Graphite Shaft Forged FGT 60* wedge KURO KAGE 70R SS cross Comfort grip O-Putter 1W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1885 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 I'm sure your abilities go without saying, I'd be more inclined to put their actions to music. Radiohead-creap. Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Oh! Yeah that would have been pretty awesome. Yet there are times I practice with my es14 and swingbyte with the tripod for the iPad no one dare approach me. For sure I'd have recorded the whole thing for personal consumption later along with a few youtubers. silver & black 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaussman1 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 +10 hdcp lol. Sent from my Nexus 6P using MyGolfSpy mobile app yungkory, MGoBlue100 and Rusty1885 3 Quote Rogue SZ 10.5 *NEW* Fujikura Pro Green 65 X Rogue 15 degree Evnflow Blue 6.5 Back in the Bag Z765 4-G Nippon Modus 120 Stiff 54 and 60 Amazing Grace Ass Kicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1885 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 +10 hdcp lol. Sent from my Nexus 6P using MyGolfSpy mobile app I know. I couldn't even keep a straight face. I remember a fish hook in my eyebrow, lol. silver & black and gaussman1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaksy68 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 From what I can see, you need to work on weight transfer, wrist hinge, and perhaps could benefit from changing to left handed. Once you've got these nailed down, come back and I'll give you some more unsolicited and unwanted advice. You really should listen, because I play off +12 at the range. silver & black, ole gray, Rusty1885 and 6 others 9 Quote 849 Pro Evenflow Riptide 6.0 F8 3 & 5 Woods Project X Evenflow Blue 6.0 TS2 7 Wood Project X Evenflow Blue 6.0 MP18 MMC - Project X LZ 5.5 Zipcore Wedges 50,54,58 - Project X LZ 5.5 MLA Tour Mallet 33" Z Star Pioneer bag buggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 And that is why I always walk to the far end of the range.... Even when it's my warm up half-bucket before a round Sent from my E6853 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Rusty1885, dadivots, pib and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadivots Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 And that is why I always walk to the far end of the range.... Even when it's my warm up half-bucket before a round Sent from my E6853 using MyGolfSpy mobile app That and anyone whos got 2 cents of opinion for me after a hi or a nod gets the grim reaper stare before I hit another.. Seems to work. Canucklehead and Rusty1885 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 People always find me and have advice to give. I must have one of those "please talk my ear off" faces Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MGoBlue100, Canucklehead and Rusty1885 3 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 It sounds like that the dude who said he was a +10 handicap has been sucking down a mason jar of stump liquor. He probably doesn't even know what a plus handicapper is. Maybe there needs a sign put up at the range that prohibits amateur instructors from letting their mouths outrun their brains. Golfspy_CG2, dadivots, Rusty1885 and 3 others 6 Quote 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...
MGoBlue100 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 It sounds like that the dude who said he was a +10 handicap has been sucking down a mason jar of stump liquor. He probably doesn't even know what a plus handicapper is. Maybe there needs a sign put up at the range that prohibits amateur instructors from letting their mouths outrun their brains. Right?!? Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think most top Tour Pros are in the +6 +7 range, no? "Plus Ten" #OMG Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy ole gray, Golfspy_CG2, Canucklehead and 1 other 4 Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Right?!? Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think most top Tour Pros are in the +6 +7 range, no? "Plus Ten" #OMG Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Yea that "+10" range rat would have to give Spieth two a side. Golfspy_CG2, silver & black, Canucklehead and 1 other 4 Quote 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...
Rusty1885 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 I think good golfer should have a bit of swagger or cockiness in their game, a little bragging here and there is ok too. It's part of the game you've worked so hard to build. Unless you know what you're doing, humbleness usually kills your game when doubt creeps in. You don't have to be a show off to feel cocky about your game. Most golfers are polite and respectful and these trolls took advantage of it. Next time I come across one I'd turn it right around. silver & black 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatginger96 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I've only had some one offer me advice on the range once. I was warming up with my driver and I had hit 3 rightward slices since I was working on hitting a fade. I had the guy in the stall next to me turn to me and tell me to slow down and that I'm swinging too fast. I just tell him thanks and keep going about my day. He stops and tells me the same thing again not 10 minutes later even after several well hit balls and I told him the reason it looks like I'm seeing so fast is because I am. I told him my swing speed is 110 compared to his 75 so he should keep that in mind before offering advice. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app Rusty1885, Golfspy_CG2 and Canucklehead 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I think good golfer should have a bit of swagger or cockiness in their game, a little bragging here and there is ok too. It's part of the game you've worked so hard to build. Unless you know what you're doing, humbleness usually kills your game when doubt creeps in. You don't have to be a show off to feel cocky about your game. Most golfers are polite and respectful and these trolls took advantage of it. Next time I come across one I'd turn it right around. I don't think I've ever seen any of the scratch golfers at my course give advice in any practice area Sent from my E6853 using MyGolfSpy mobile app silver & black and Rusty1885 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfJunkie302 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I know. I couldn't even keep a straight face. I remember a fish hook in my eyebrow, lol.Did you ask him why he wasn't on Tour with that handicap? I remember reading that Golf Digest estimated Tiger's handicap from when he was in is prime at +7! Sent from my SM-T580 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Rusty1885 1 Quote 2017 M1 460, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 JPX EZ 3 wood Fly-Z 4H MP-60, 3i-PW, True Temper Dynamic Gold S5 54° & 58°, True Temper Dynamic Gold California Monterey Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesedw Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I've been hitting nothing but wedges all morning, and on most shots stopped and appreciate the sound at impact. If he'd pay attention he'd known. Especially if he's a plus 10, he'd give me more credit than that right? Sh!t if he's a +10, He should be on tour.. And not at the driving range of a local Muni.. Just saying.. Much kudos to you i Have very little patience for those kind of people.. I usually try to ignore them.. OR start talking to myself and cursing a little they usually leave me alone or move.. and I'm laughing inside.. LOL... Rusty1885 1 Quote Dave- Follow me on twitter @GolfCrazyWA and on Instagram @GolfcrazyWA WITB: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag Titleist TSR3 Hzrdus Black 65g shaft Cobra F8+ 3wd Hzrdus Red 65g shaft Cobra 3 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra 4 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra F8 irons 5-GW KBS tour 90 stiff shafts Cobra King Black Wedge 54* Cleveland RTX Zipcore Wedge 58* Snake Eyes Viper Putter. Ball: Taylormade TP-5X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zylem Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 One rule I wish more people would listen to in golf is never offer advice unless asked. Sent from my Pixel using MyGolfSpy mobile app Canucklehead, Rusty1885 and Honest Wes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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