Follow my Journey to attempt to qualify for Mid-Am

[Mr_Theoo]

I am also trying to get a specific practice routine when hitting balls.

 

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When you figure out how to do that please let me know. That's my biggest issue with practice is I start out strong but end up feeling like I just beat balls by the end of it

[JAGolfore]

When you figure out how to do that please let me know. That's my biggest issue with practice is I start out strong but end up feeling like I just beat balls by the end of it

I find that hitting a club I like or hit well builds confidence. If your on the range for an hour or more you have to make it fun. If you hit a few poor shots go back to a club you hit well and the keep on improving

 

 

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[KCLeo12]

When you figure out how to do that please let me know. That's my biggest issue with practice is I start out strong but end up feeling like I just beat balls by the end of it

Here is what I am doing and trying to refine it.

 

15- 60* wedges 40-85 progressively longer

12- PW 3/4(3) flighted L-R/R-L(3each) Full(3)

8- 7i high and low L-R/R-L(6) stock(2)

8- 4i high and low L-R/R-L(6) stock(2)

8- 3w high and low L-R/R-L(6) stock(2)

12- Dr high and low L-R/R-L(3each)

 

Then if I know what course I am playing next I play as many holes as I can in my head. Unless I am working on making a change then I hit 12-15 working on the feel. Once I get past the 60* I go through my pre-shot routine before each shot.

 

 

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[kardboard.kid]

Inspiration and anticipation.  With the cold and snow that's All I have.  Living through you, so keep it going.  thanks.

[chemclub]

 I do putting and/or chipping everyday. I have a birdieball 3x14 dual speed green in my garage that I use for both.

 

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I like the use of the birdieball for chipping. Do you actually chip off the birdie ball surface or from another mat onto the birdieball surface? Just wondering how the birdieball turf and all its grain properties would hold up.

 

It's been fun following your success. Good luck and keep it up!

[Mr_Theoo]

I find that hitting a club I like or hit well builds confidence. If your on the range for an hour or more you have to make it fun. If you hit a few poor shots go back to a club you hit well and the keep on improving

 

 

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Here is what I am doing and trying to refine it.

 

15- 60* wedges 40-85 progressively longer

12- PW 3/4(3) flighted L-R/R-L(3each) Full(3)

8- 7i high and low L-R/R-L(6) stock(2)

8- 4i high and low L-R/R-L(6) stock(2)

8- 3w high and low L-R/R-L(6) stock(2)

12- Dr high and low L-R/R-L(3each)

 

Then if I know what course I am playing next I play as many holes as I can in my head. Unless I am working on making a change then I hit 12-15 working on the feel. Once I get past the 60* I go through my pre-shot routine before each shot.

 

 

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How do you practice when you're working on a new swing change without getting too bored or away from the new move?

[Shankster]

How do you practice when you're working on a new swing change without getting too bored or away from the new move?

I found this on another forum. But it makes perfect sense to me. I've always something “off” in my swing, but this seems to help.

 

Make a “perfect” swing as slow as you can, it gives you time to think about it. Take a video of it. Do slow motion until you feel you “got it” then speed it up gradually.

[JAGolfore]

How do you practice when you're working on a new swing change without getting too bored or away from the new move?

I know everyone is different but if your working on a swing change the first few sessions are not easy. You need to focus on the process more than results. It's a long process but if the change will work in the end it's worth it. When making a swing change I have found that there are areas of the game that are still fun and end my practice session with those and slowly make the progress with the swing change.

 

 

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[KCLeo12]

I like the use of the birdieball for chipping. Do you actually chip off the birdie ball surface or from another mat onto the birdieball surface? Just wondering how the birdieball turf and all its grain properties would hold up.

 

It's been fun following your success. Good luck and keep it up!

I have the Perfect Pitch May that I use to chip from. It helps with ball position as well and gives a surface to chip from.

 

Thanks for the support I really do appreciate it.

 

 

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[KCLeo12]

How do you practice when you're working on a new swing change without getting too bored or away from the new move?

When working on a new move I take it slow. I start about 50% speed and slowly build on it. I usually won't go full speed until the second time at the range working on the move. I take a lot of videos and reviews them which keeps me from getting bored. Also if I feel like I am getting out of the move a grab my wedge and hit some shots to targets under 80 yards just to reset my mind and body. I think the biggest thing for me is the videos. I usually record 3 swings then look at the then do it again.

 

 

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[Shankster]

Also, what do you use those tee-claws for?

[KCLeo12]

Also, what do you use those tee-claws for?

I use it for everything honestly. I use it for alignment, target line, swing path, chipping and putting drills. Right now it's key for my swing changes. I tend to have my head move back and to the right on my down swing and right. With the TeeClaw I make a T and try to keep my right eye on the line during the downswing.

 

 

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[KCLeo12]

Trying to finalize the bag for 2018. The Driver, wedges and Putter are solid in the bag. The wedges might change if I wear them out.

 

 

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[cksurfdude]

Trying to finalize the bag for 2018. The Driver, wedges and Putter are solid in the bag. The wedges might change if I wear them out.

 

 

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Question: for clubs like wedges that get a lot of use .. especially considering all the practice time and number of shots with them - do you have a set of "comp" and a second set of "practice" wedges?

[KCLeo12]

Question: for clubs like wedges that get a lot of use .. especially considering all the practice time and number of shots with them - do you have a set of "comp" and a second set of "practice" wedges?

No I use the same ones then I just replace them when the time comes. I usually replace them every 6 months. But so far the RTX-3 are holding up unbelievably well.

 

 

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[cksurfdude]

No I use the same ones then I just replace them when the time comes. I usually replace them every 6 months. But so far the RTX-3 are holding up unbelievably well.

 

 

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Sounds good, thx. I used to ski a lot and ski bum over whole Winters; at one point I was working on skis in a shop. Racers would come in with multiple pairs of skis - all carefully marked (with a sharpie) - to distinguish eg. "Practice A" from "Race A" .. the idea being to keep their race day set "fresh".

[KCLeo12]

Put in some really good work at the range last night and I am really happy with the process. Playing in a Men's Club Tournament Saturday we will see how it goes. Not the most competitive event but still it's competition.

 

 

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[STUDque]

Put in some really good work at the range last night and I am really happy with the process. Playing in a Men's Club Tournament Saturday we will see how it goes. Not the most competitive event but still it's competition.

 

 

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Well then you better win!

 

 

Seriously though, good luck.

 

 

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[KCLeo12]

While I was looking up Mid-Am qualifying sites last night it turns out there is one at the course I grew up playing and I worked there also. I made it past the local stage of US Open qualifying there a long time ago lol. I am pretty excited. The only down fall is if I make the All Armed Forces Team the world championships is during that qualifier.

 

 

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[tommc23]

While I was looking up Mid-Am qualifying sites last night it turns out there is one at the course I grew up playing and I worked there also. I made it past the local stage of US Open qualifying there a long time ago lol. I am pretty excited. The only down fall is if I make the All Armed Forces Team the world championships is during that qualifier.

 

 

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Some good news and some bad good luck in the armed forces and good luck at your mid-am.

 

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[Big money]

Good luck sir.And Thank You for your service to our great country

[cksurfdude]

While I was looking up Mid-Am qualifying sites last night it turns out there is one at the course I grew up playing and I worked there also. I made it past the local stage of US Open qualifying there a long time ago lol. I am pretty excited. The only down fall is if I make the All Armed Forces Team the world championships is during that qualifier.

 

 

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Hmm, tough choice.. if you have to make it... If it does come to a conflict - are you able to compete in any other Mid Am qualifiers (somewhere else, on another date)?

[KCLeo12]

Hmm, tough choice.. if you have to make it... If it does come to a conflict - are you able to compete in any other Mid Am qualifiers (somewhere else, on another date)?

There is another qualifier closer to me on a different date that doesn't conflict with the Armed Services Championship should I make the team.

 

 

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[cksurfdude]

There is another qualifier closer to me on a different date that doesn't conflict with the Armed Services Championship should I make the team.

 

 

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Cool... Fingers x'ed you get to play both!

[KCLeo12]

Well then you better win!

 

 

Seriously though, good luck.

 

 

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Turns out they changed the format to a 2-man scramble so we will see.

[HardcoreLooper]

Best of luck!

[KCLeo12]

Best of luck!

Thank you

[KCLeo12]

Cool... Fingers x'ed you get to play both!

 

If I make the Team I will play in the local one if not I will head home for a few days and play there.

[KCLeo12]

Well in an unexpected chain of events my ball for this year will be the Snell MTB and MTB Black. I was fully committed to going with the OnCore Elixr but I happened to win 4 dozen MTB in a giveaway.

 

 

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[Rickp]

Well in an unexpected chain of events my ball for this year will be the Snell MTB and MTB Black. I was fully committed to going with the OnCore Elixr but I happened to win 4 dozen MTB in a giveaway.

 

 

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That's a no brainer, congratulations!

 

 

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