Fieldrj Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I'm a lefty, but sometimes i'm a righty. All my life I have played baseball lefty, Lacrosse Lefty, left footed in soccer, left hockey stick, lefty golf clubs too. However, i'm right eye dominant when it comes to shooting, and i write right handed. In High school my buddy and i were evenly matched playing ping pong, he was righty, I was lefty, so we decided to switch. Now i am an ambidextrous ping pong player. Right is still weaker than left, but i can hold my own. When it comes to golfing, i have a hard time seeing the line on the green, behind the ball is fine, but over the ball looks like im way offline. I am debating getting a right handed putter to putt with a left handed grip, in order for my dominant eye to see the line better. Has anyone tried this before? JohnSmalls, Rickp and tony@CIC 3 Quote G410 9* Evenflow Black 75 6.0 G410 3W Evenflow Black 85 6.0 G410 5W, 4H Evenflow Black 85 6.0 Mavrik Pro 5-AW TT Elevate 95 S SM9 54F, 58D 2020 Special Select Newport 2 ProV1x Triad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSmalls Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 36 minutes ago, Fieldrj said: I'm a lefty, but sometimes i'm a righty. All my life I have played baseball lefty, Lacrosse Lefty, left footed in soccer, left hockey stick, lefty golf clubs too. However, i'm right eye dominant when it comes to shooting, and i write right handed. In High school my buddy and i were evenly matched playing ping pong, he was righty, I was lefty, so we decided to switch. Now i am an ambidextrous ping pong player. Right is still weaker than left, but i can hold my own. When it comes to golfing, i have a hard time seeing the line on the green, behind the ball is fine, but over the ball looks like im way offline. I am debating getting a right handed putter to putt with a left handed grip, in order for my dominant eye to see the line better. Has anyone tried this before? I find myself in a similar situation as I, too, am right eye dominant and throw righty (interesting that you are left footed). I have a right handed putter and have very limited experience on the golf course. But am okay with it on a practice green. I'll be fine if I had to putt righty, I just find it more comfortable to putt lefty. If I remember correctly, @GolfSpy MPR did an experiment but the other way around (he secretly wants to be a lefty). The results of his experiment led him back to putting righty. tony@CIC, Rickp and GolfSpy MPR 3 Quote Gameday Vessel Sunday 2.0/ Ogio Silencer Dynapwr Carbon | Hzrdus Smoke Black Mavrik 3w | Evenflow Riptide FG Tour F5 Hybrid(20,23) | MCA Fubuki Staff Model CB 5-PW | DG 120 Vokey SM7 (50, 54, 58) | DG 120 Studio Stock 15 -ProV1x (left dash) Romans 10:9 Classic Bag Jones Collegiate Clemson Stand Bag Eye 2 Laminate 1973 Staff Dynapower 4-PW Anser DUO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, JohnSmalls said: I find myself in a similar situation as I, too, am right eye dominant and throw righty (interesting that you are left footed). I have a right handed putter and have very limited experience on the golf course. But am okay with it on a practice green. I'll be fine if I had to putt righty, I just find it more comfortable to putt lefty. If I remember correctly, @GolfSpy MPR did an experiment but the other way around (he secretly wants to be a lefty). The results of his experiment led him back to putting righty. Yes, I did play with this for a little bit. When I address a putt from the right side, the correct line (determined with a laser) looks significantly left of the hole to me. I've found that my natural tendency is to aim my putter about 2° to the right of the correct line, and then "fix" it at impact so that I actually do roll the ball on the correct line. If I address putts from the left side, the correct line looks correct. So I did get a left-handed putter. Perhaps with a lot of practice, it would work, but the reality is that I simply lack the coordination to putt left-handed. Speed control was an absolute mess, even on indoor putts (no more than 10'). So after a little experiment, I went back to the right side of the ball pretty quickly. I am intrigued by the vision disparity between the two sides, but even with my (known) aim "error," my putting is (statistically) very solid. For me, predictability and results trump being "correct," at least when it comes to golf. JohnSmalls, Erik-M, palvord and 2 others 5 Quote TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Yes, I did play with this for a little bit. When I address a putt from the right side, the correct line (determined with a laser) looks significantly left of the hole to me. I've found that my natural tendency is to aim my putter about 2° to the right of the correct line, and then "fix" it at impact so that I actually do roll the ball on the correct line. If I address putts from the left side, the correct line looks correct. So I did get a left-handed putter. Perhaps with a lot of practice, it would work, but the reality is that I simply lack the coordination to putt left-handed. Speed control was an absolute mess, even on indoor putts (no more than 10'). So after a little experiment, I went back to the right side of the ball pretty quickly. I am intrigued by the vision disparity between the two sides, but even with my (known) aim "error," my putting is (statistically) very solid. For me, predictability and results trump being "correct," at least when it comes to golf.Had a righty friend borrow one of my LH putters for a while to experiment with. It did not work out for him. I think he desperately wanted to join the double secret LH club.I tried a RH putter and I felt lucky that I didn’t injure myself. Could not putt at all.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy tony@CIC, Nunfa0, JohnSmalls and 2 others 2 3 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbmullin Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I find myself in a similar situation as I, too, am right eye dominant and throw righty (interesting that you are left footed). I have a right handed putter and have very limited experience on the golf course. But am okay with it on a practice green. I'll be fine if I had to putt righty, I just find it more comfortable to putt lefty. If I remember correctly, [mention=58668]GolfSpy MPR[/mention] did an experiment but the other way around (he secretly wants to be a lefty). The results of his experiment led him back to putting righty.Not sure if I should take it as an insult but my golf instructor asked me a few weeks ago if I ever tried golfing right handed, I have hit right handed on occasion when I need to escape a bad lie. I play ball lefty but play hockey righty. I’m doing the super speed training and it honestly does not feel as awkward as I thought it might have.. I’m almost tempted to try right handed.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy palvord, Rickp, JohnSmalls and 1 other 4 Quote DRIVER - Ping G425 SFT Driver Tensei AV 55 Orange Reg Flex Woods - Ping G425 7 wood Tensei AV 65 Orange Reg Flex Irons - Cobra Rad Speed 1 Length UST Recoil 780 Smacwrap Graphite Reg Flex WEDGES- Callaway jaws 52/56/60 PUTTER- Taylormade FCG spider putter 34" BALL- Pro V1x or Tp5X -- trying to figure this one out. Footjoy Tour S golf shoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeAnother1 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Great Lefty Course! Rickp, tony@CIC and JohnSmalls 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSmalls Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Got to go to a pretty awesome place this weekend and got to see @20xUnited shoot a PR 84 (while whipping my butt). palvord, Rickp and GimmeAnother1 3 Quote Gameday Vessel Sunday 2.0/ Ogio Silencer Dynapwr Carbon | Hzrdus Smoke Black Mavrik 3w | Evenflow Riptide FG Tour F5 Hybrid(20,23) | MCA Fubuki Staff Model CB 5-PW | DG 120 Vokey SM7 (50, 54, 58) | DG 120 Studio Stock 15 -ProV1x (left dash) Romans 10:9 Classic Bag Jones Collegiate Clemson Stand Bag Eye 2 Laminate 1973 Staff Dynapower 4-PW Anser DUO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeAnother1 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 A short Lefty up the hill a bit... Rickp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeAnother1 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 AlLeft AlLeft AlLeft :) JohnSmalls and Rickp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 Great Lefty Course! That looks like dogleg left? That would play to my 'power fade' Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy JohnSmalls and Rickp 2 Quote 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...
GimmeAnother1 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 That looks like dogleg left? That would play to my 'power fade' Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpyIt’s actually pretty straight but slanted so best to hit left side to roll towards middle. Here’s a pick looking forward instead of back like the other one. :) tony@CIC and Rickp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeAnother1 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Oh yea. For all my Lefties waking up in the morning to check the Lefty thread. Here’s to a good golf day for you! Rickp and Gurra 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Oh yea. For all my Lefties waking up in the morning to check the Lefty thread. Here’s to a good golf day for you!7:02 Tee Time this morning!Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy GimmeAnother1 and tony@CIC 2 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 8 hours ago, GimmeAnother1 said: Oh yea. For all my Lefties waking up in the morning to check the Lefty thread. Here’s to a good golf day for you! I'm liking that fairway - plays well to my fade Rickp and GimmeAnother1 2 Quote 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...
Rickp Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I'm liking that fairway - plays well to my fade Went for a hour of practice after my Exec 9 this morning.Spent 20 min at the net then rest of the time chipping. Hope it helps Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy GimmeAnother1 and tony@CIC 2 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Fellas. I got to go play at Tobacco Road this past weekend June 13. I’m not sure if any of you have played there or no. We played the Disk tees. The wind was blowing really hard and we weren’t sure about tipping it out so we moved up one. I played the best golf that I have played in a very, very long time. Par 71, 71.3/143 from the disk tees. I shot 69. -2 and it was so much fun. As a 5.0 handicap player I don’t shoot par or under par pretty much ever. I shot 36 on the front +1 and then 33 On the back -3. I had 5 birdies on the day. It felt so good to play that well finally. To have this round on a golf course such as Tobacco Road is so amazing. I hesitated to say anything but it was so much fun I thought I would share with my fellow lefties here. Here are a couple pics of the course. Waste areas everywhere and multiple blind shots all over the course Golfspy_CG2, Rickp, Gurra and 1 other 3 1 Quote Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeAnother1 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Looks great Dor! Glad you had a good day! Course looks excellent. Pushing the late night again for me. Seems I get the late nights and Rick picks up the early am Lefty schedule :) Rickp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurra Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Half an hour before I was heading out for a round yesterday I got a call that my new forge tec irons arrived! So of course those came along with me for the round. I do love how they feel and how they perform. Even first round out they worked like a charm! Unfortunately not much else worked for me.. It was a late round so the roll on the greens were horrible and a lot slower then normal but after a few holes the putter worked as well. But the big stick went left, way left.. probably more left then I have ever hit that club before and that was with me for 4 holes before I put that back in the bag for the rest of the round.. Wedges, bunkers and chips all went down the toilet so a horrible score.. But super happy that my irons worked so well after 20min warm up with them! Rickp, GimmeAnother1, GolfSpy_APH and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 6:11 PM, Kor.A.Door said: Fellas. I got to go play at Tobacco Road this past weekend June 13. I’m not sure if any of you have played there or no. We played the Disk tees. The wind was blowing really hard and we weren’t sure about tipping it out so we moved up one. I played the best golf that I have played in a very, very long time. Par 71, 71.3/143 from the disk tees. I shot 69. -2 and it was so much fun. As a 5.0 handicap player I don’t shoot par or under par pretty much ever. I shot 36 on the front +1 and then 33 On the back -3. I had 5 birdies on the day. It felt so good to play that well finally. To have this round on a golf course such as Tobacco Road is so amazing. I hesitated to say anything but it was so much fun I thought I would share with my fellow lefties here. Here are a couple pics of the course. Waste areas everywhere and multiple blind shots all over the course Great round!! Especially in those conditions. It's such an awesome course. I've played it over a dozen times and my first round there is still the best score I've had there. I think there is something to going into that course ans not overthinking it. It's a pretty simple target course with lots of room for error. It's just that it visually can get you trying to think your way around it at times. Versus just picking your spot and putting a good swing on it . Such a fun course to play. JohnSmalls and Rickp 2 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Anyone see the NLU news that Mr. TC will be going lefty for the entire season. Tourist sauce and everything! So excited to see his progression and the content that comes of it. Rickp and JohnSmalls 2 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 12 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: Great round!! Especially in those conditions. It's such an awesome course. I've played it over a dozen times and my first round there is still the best score I've had there. I think there is something to going into that course ans not overthinking it. It's a pretty simple target course with lots of room for error. It's just that it visually can get you trying to think your way around it at times. Versus just picking your spot and putting a good swing on it . Such a fun course to play. It was a really fun course. With so many blind shots to make you really had to trust the yardage book along with the gps app that is available. I really struck the ball extremely well, I hit 10/14 fairways and 11/18 greens, I was putting better than I ever have. I had the speed and lines pretty good after the first 4-5 holes. I had 1 birdie and 2 bogeys on the front. 4 birdies and 1 bogey on the back. You really do have to trust the yardage though since you can’t see half the shots you are making. JohnSmalls and palvord 2 Quote Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeAnother1 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Morning Lefty’s :) palvord, Rickp, JohnSmalls and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeAnother1 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Happy Father’s Day Lefty’s ! palvord, JohnSmalls and Rickp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Happy Father’s Day Lefty’s !Happy Fathers Day to allSent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy GimmeAnother1 and JohnSmalls 2 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 Morning Lefty’s :)I love challenging holes like that, especially when bunkers are positioned for righty players. This one will play to my fade! Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Rickp, GimmeAnother1 and Nunfa0 3 Quote 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...
tony@CIC Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 Morning Lefty’s :)I love challenging holes like that, especially when bunkers are positioned for righty players. This one will play to my fade! Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy GimmeAnother1 and JohnSmalls 2 Quote 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...
Gurra Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 We celebrated midsommar (midsummer) here in Sweden this past weekend. Big celebration for us so me and my GF and one other couple rented a cabin right next to the ocean. Me and the guy from the other couple went to play some golf on a nearby course that was challenging for a first time player. First of all there was a max at 220 yards on the range.. So no warm up with the longer clubs.. and a lot of blind tee shots and blind approach shots. The hardest hole of the course for me was the the one with the picture below.. First of all everything slopes very heavily to the left with out all the way.. Secondly the tee and green is about level with each other with a big creak in the middle so you need to keep the tee shot left and the approach high with a lot of stop on a blind green.. But all in all a nice round at a beautiful course. JohnSmalls, Nunfa0, palvord and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunfa0 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 6 hours ago, Gurra said: We celebrated midsommar (midsummer) here in Sweden this past weekend. Big celebration for us so me and my GF and one other couple rented a cabin right next to the ocean. Me and the guy from the other couple went to play some golf on a nearby course that was challenging for a first time player. First of all there was a max at 220 yards on the range.. So no warm up with the longer clubs.. and a lot of blind tee shots and blind approach shots. The hardest hole of the course for me was the the one with the picture below.. First of all everything slopes very heavily to the left with out all the way.. Secondly the tee and green is about level with each other with a big creak in the middle so you need to keep the tee shot left and the approach high with a lot of stop on a blind green.. But all in all a nice round at a beautiful course. Amazing looking course!! JohnSmalls 1 Quote In my cart Bag: Driver: King F9 9° - LH - Atmos Blue TS 6 Stiff Woods: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue 7 Reg Z U85 2 Iron Irons: T200 4 Iron AMT White S300 T100S - LH - 3-48* - AMT White S300 Wedges: Indi FLX- LH - 52° 56° 60° - True Temper Spinner Wedge shafts Putter: 2 Bar Hybrid Ball: Pro V1x Testing: Haywood CB/MB Combo Iron Set, 4-7 Cavity backs, 8-PW Muscle Backs, True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 Stiff, 2 Degrees stronger lofts. Tracked By: Follow me on Twitter @ham12_hampton and on Instagram @Nunfa0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Annual Red, White, and Blue. We have some fun with it and play some really good golf as well. It was really really hot today though. palvord, Rickp, Nunfa0 and 4 others 7 Quote Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeAnother1 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Late Night Lefty Crew: tony@CIC, MDGolfHacker, Nunfa0 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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