JerkoMcGee Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 1. Think about the distance, pick out a target and select a club. 2. Assess the lie and determine if i need to make any adjustments to my stance or grip (choking up or down). 3. Take one or two practice swings to make sure any adjustments i've made are correct. 4. Select an intermediate target in line with my main target, but closer to my ball - maybe 2-3' in front. 5. Use the intermediate target to align my club face behind the ball. 6. Set up my stance to my club face. 7. Look at and focus on my target, take a nice breath in and out. 8. Shank it off of the hosel. Driver: Ping G30 LS Tec 10.5 Hybrid: TaylorMade JetSpeed 3, 4 Irons: Mizuno JPX 800 4 to PW Wedges: Cleveland RTX-3 50*, 56*, 60* Putter: Odyssey O-Works #1 Wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbk57 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I developed my pre shot preparation in high school golf. Either the team coach or a clinic coach told me that practice swings were mostly wasted energy. I don't take a practice swing on any full shot except initial warm up. Now the provisio on that was that we always walked and carried our clubs, so we warmed up and loosened up pretty quickly and stayed fairly loose once the round started. If playing from a cart you are not going to have the same activity level so practice swings may be of great value. With that said I take practice swings to warm up on the first tee and on the range. After that on any full swing shot I usually do not take a practice swing unless I have to stand and wait on someone for a significant amount of time. I look at my ball postion Choose my club Stand behind the ball and figure out my shot plan Pick my targets, one being ball destination and two being an intermediate point in front of my ball then I address the ball set up Check my alignment again Check my club face and swing away Per step 8 above shank and repeat Driver Taylor Made M2 Ping G 3 wood 14.5 loftPing G hybrid 19Hogan Radial 3-PW(forged circa 1989)Evnroll ER2, Golf bag, old and worn out circa 1989 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nmrfgomes Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 We all have tendencies and pre-shot routines either for luck or for mood. I start humming Frank Sinatra fly me to the moon in my head while i´m taking a couple of practice swings and then mute it all at address, it helps me getting a blank mind state. Any other song would get me either over excited and hit to strong or in a down mood and be unable to hit a firm strike. Let´s see what´s yours and how it affects you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_BNG Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I try to keep my pre-shot routine as simple as possible. I take 2-3 swings behind the ball just to feel myself dropping the club into the slot. Then I eye up my target line and address the ball. I am a firm believer in the less thinking the better. What is in my Sun Mountain C-130 bag or Jones MyGolfSpy bag Driver: Dark speed LS 8* set to -1.5* with an Attas Daaas 4x shaft @ 45” Fairway: F85 3 wood with a XPhplexx Agera X @ 42.5” F85 5 wood with a UST Elements Chrome 7F5 @ 41.5" Driving Iron: Rapture 2-Iron Irons: SMS Pros 4-PW with Steelfiber I95s Wedges: SMS 50* T grind with Steelfiber i110s Glide 4.0 46* zz wedge shaft Glide 4.0 E grind 54* zz wedge shaft Putters: Mezz.1 34” 69* lie EV5.1 black 33.5” 69* lie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samrod Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Select club, address ball and from that moment on, I have a few hundred conversations in my head and they conclude depending on outcome of stroke! Happy day! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PING Apologist #9 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I first get the club grip secured properly in my left hand then introduce the right. Waggle it a bit and take 1-2 practice swings in order to feel that my left arm & wrist are where they're supposed to be. Address the ball and set posture. Reset feet to alighn toward target point, look at target one last time from address and then look down and focus on my strike-point. Then blank out with nothing but the vision of the task at hand and how I expect to strike the ball and see the flight. Stiffen left arm and pull the trigger. In my DLX Cart Bag: Driver: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester) 3W: G-Series SF TEC, set to 16*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 5W: G400 SFT, set to 19*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 7W: G410 SFT, set to 22*. Alta CB 65 Red, stiff Irons: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X Graphite Blue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff Wedges: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff Putter: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials") Ball: MTB BLACK (MGS Official 2018 Tester for the MTB RED) Shoes: Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes Disabled Marine Veteran. Semper Fi! #No apologies, just Play Your Best #Powertotheplayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I take 2 light practice swings beside the ball. Then I step behind the ball a visualize the shot. I the step up to the ball get my grip and setup right. Then I shuffle my feet to get comfortable over the ball. After which I hit the shot. I think the more time I take over the ball, the more I overthink it. If I overthink any shot the result will be very very bad. Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb0330 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I have to keep it simple, if I don't I get to much in my head and blade it, chuck it, thin it etc. Yardage to pin, where I would "like" it to land, what type of shot do I have available, address ball, check aim, swing. There might be a waggle here and there but if it's more than two or if I regrip at all I back off. No practice swings on full shots, they have never helped me lol Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 2020 TESTER Ben Hogan UiHi 18* Utility Iron Driver: - Anser - 8.5* - Fujikara Red Blur 005 XStiff - Standard L/L 3W: - SQ Sumo - Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana Stiff - Standard L/L Hybrid 3: - Machspeed - UST Mamiya AXIVCore XStiff -Standard L/L Irons: - Idea Black CB3 4-GW - KBS Tour Stiff+ - Standard L/L Wedges: - Vokey 52*, 54*, 60* - True Temper Wedge - Standard L/L Putter: - Versa Blade - 35in Ball: NXT Tour Bag: - Ultra Light Cart Bag Loc: USA/MD Handicap: 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palvord Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Great question. My problem with my pre-shot routine is that I can do the same physical movements, but I can't quite seem to get my thoughts on point. That to me is the most critical part of the pre-shot routine and I cannot seem to execute it the way that I would like. I like the idea of singing a song in my head that has a nice rhythm like, "Fly Me To The Moon," so that can help keep my swing in something resembling a rhythm. I'll probably have to pick a different song, but like the idea and may be stealing it. Thank you for sharing. In my Ultralight Stand Bag: Driver: Rogue 10.5° - LH - Project X EvenFlow 60 Stiff Woods: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff King F9 - LH - 5/6 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff Irons: King F9 - LH - 5-GW - KBS C-Taper Lite Stiff Wedges: King Black - LH - 52° 56° 60° - KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Stiff Putter: - Impact No. 3 Ball: Maxfli TourX Rangefinder: LX5 Watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightsofnii Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 After deciding what club and what type of shot: A couple practice swings. I look at the target and pick another spot far in the direction I want the ball to start. Along that line, I pick a spot, blade of grass, pebble, etc, about 3-4 feet in front of the ball and lock my eyes on that. I address the ball and square the face with that chosen spot. Depending on Straight, fade, draw, I will either swing along that line or inside/out, outside/in relative to that line. Putting: After guessing the break and speed: I pick a spot along the line which I want the ball to start rolling, 1-3feet in front of the ball, and stare at it. I address the ball and square up to that spot, and take my practice swings 2" directly over top of the ball (is this legal?) I drop the club down and swing. RADspeed 10.5, Evenflow Riptide CB 6.0s Bio Cell 3/4w, PXV 6.0s; AMP 3h 19deg Aldila RIP R. Bio Cell 4h 22.5deg PXV R. 2021/22 T200 5-7, T100 8-P (bent 1deg strong), LZ 5.5 CBX-2 50/11 ATV 56/16deg Impact No.3 Align putter Caddie for tracking. Pro V1X balls Previous forum tests: 2019: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Plus 4 grips, Lynx Black Cat 5-PW. 2020: LX5 Watch. 2021: Impact #3 Align putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I like the prep box and play box that has been discussed in the past. Prep box is behind the ball ... practice swings/rhythm, etc. 2 of those. Then choose the line, visualize the shot you want to hit, pick a spot 2-5 feet in front of the ball. Step up to the ball. Align clubface to spot you picked out. Check your GPA. G - grip P - posture A - alignment Give one last look to the target and let er rip. I used to do a practice swing next to the ball and then step forward to the ball but I never really felt like I could get good alignment that way. 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...
russtopherb Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I pick a spot on my line from behind the ball that's maybe 2 feet in front for alignment. From there I step to my left then over to the ball and take a practice swing just feeling the club go all the way to the finish not hitting anything. Then I immediately step up to the ball, line up, and make a swing feeling just like the practice swing, not worrying about hitting the ball, just thinking about smooth tempo and picturing the target. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Pretty simple pre-shot routine for me and I keep it fairly consistent for all shots (even putts). Grab my club, stand behind the ball and grip the club, pick a target, address the ball, swing. I might add a waggle or something, but almost never make a practice swing unless I'm having to wait on playing partners or the group ahead. Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 My preshot routine consists of picking a line I want to hit on, putting the tee in the ground, picking a spot in front of the ball from the line I chose earlier. Stepping up and hitting the ball. I really need to incorporate a swing practice or two in there since lately, I'm feeling that the swing is out of kilter and a few swings can some what groove a better swing. Post shot routine...a lot of head shaking and sometimes crying...ðŸ˜ðŸ˜‚🤣 MDGolfHacker What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I recently started a better pre shot routine. I look for a small imperfection about 3' in front of me on my line for all clubs. 3-4 rehearsals step in... a few waggles, then pull the trigger... lately I've been calling myself a few good names... as a matter of fact Ive been talking to the ball too much. Must be watching too many JS highlights. My putting has been improving immensely. I like the ball to drop on the last revolution. Also been working on my misses. If it is uphill I make sure to miss short if I am going to miss so I have an uphill to clean up, and the opposite for downhill. Been trying to make the leave below the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No3PuttLaLa Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Depends on how I did on previous hole. If I did bad then I sing a song to myself that helps me clear my mind and relax approaching he next tee box. Otherwise, I take a couple practice swings until I am getting the right club path I'm looking for. Then I step up and let ‘er rip. On my drives, I always pick a target line from behind the ball. Walk straight to ball, place driver behind and then align my feet. Deep breath and swing away. I try to not overthink it... K.I.S.S. = Keep It Simple Stupid Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: M4 10.5* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Woods: M6 3W 15* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Hybrid: M4 Rescue 19* / KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 85g Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Irons: Z585 4-AW / KBS Tour 90 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Wedges: CBX - 56* & 60* / KBS Hi Rev 2.0 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Putter: Sigma 2 Tyne 4 Platinum / Superstroke Pistol Ball: Project a Bag: Hoofer 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreLooper Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Pick a club Stand behind the ball and pick a target Point the club at the ball and one waggle at waist high Let the clubhead fall to the ground (my boss pointed this out; I never knew I did that) Step up to the ball and swing If the lie is significantly above or below my feet, I'll take a few practice swings before getting behind the ball. What's in the bag: Driver - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Wood (13.5*) - 980F 4 Wood (18*) - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Hybrid (19*) - RBZ 4i - PW - D7 Forged - Recoil 760 ( S ) 52* - CBX 58* - CBX Full Face 2 Putter - Craz-e Bag - 2.5 (Blue) Ball - AVX Instagram - @hardcorelooper Twitter - @meovino Facebook - mike.eovino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Har in the Hat Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I now rehearse to ingrain a lesson taught to me by my club pro. Initiating the downswing by rotating the hips to drop the shoulder and hence arms into position at 9 o'clock. I do this twice,then back up behind the ball to pick my target,align my club and then pull the trigger. What's in my Mizuno BR-D2 bag OFFICIAL TESTER FOR THE PING i500 CLUBS. Currently playing Ping i500 w/ Alta CB graphite shafts MP 25 - fitted w/ Project X shafts - stiff 60 / 56 52 910 D2 driver - 9.5 degree -fitted13 F 3 wood 13.5 deg CPR 3 hybrid Method mallet Dexterity: I shoot left-handed so no one can ask me "Hey, can I try that club?" Twitter @GolfingHat Instagram @Mizunostixgolfnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightsofnii Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I like the prep box and play box that has been discussed in the past. Prep box is behind the ball ... practice swings/rhythm, etc. 2 of those. Then choose the line, visualize the shot you want to hit, pick a spot 2-5 feet in front of the ball. Step up to the ball. Align clubface to spot you picked out. Check your GPA. G - grip P - posture A - alignment Give one last look to the target and let er rip. I used to do a practice swing next to the ball and then step forward to the ball but I never really felt like I could get good alignment that way. ^ this RADspeed 10.5, Evenflow Riptide CB 6.0s Bio Cell 3/4w, PXV 6.0s; AMP 3h 19deg Aldila RIP R. Bio Cell 4h 22.5deg PXV R. 2021/22 T200 5-7, T100 8-P (bent 1deg strong), LZ 5.5 CBX-2 50/11 ATV 56/16deg Impact No.3 Align putter Caddie for tracking. Pro V1X balls Previous forum tests: 2019: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Plus 4 grips, Lynx Black Cat 5-PW. 2020: LX5 Watch. 2021: Impact #3 Align putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I step on my partner's balls when he ain't looking 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...
tony@CIC Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I step on my partner's balls when he ain't looking But only when money is involved 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...
Angry Yeti Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Before every shot I do this Ok, possibly not. Full: Stand behind the ball and line up the shot with a point within a foot of the ball. Set up the club face first, then my feet. Focus on my left arm and go. Short: Stand behind the ball and line up the shot. Alight to the ball a club head away for two practice swings. Set up on the ball. Look at the pin again. Focus on my left arm and go Putting: Line the put up from behind. Take a few swings for tempo/speed while looking at the hole. Step to the ball. Stare down the hole one last time to assert dominance. Putt. Cobra King F7+, VA drago 65 X, 9.5* Cobra F7 3/4 wood - hzrd red 15.5* MP-63 4-PW Cleveland 588 Tour Wedge (56*) OnCore Elixr all day every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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