The Who's a Golfer thread

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

I'm having a hard time adjusting to my new irons. I was getting used to my old clubs and I was having to bend over further. It'll just take time to adjust.

yeah it takes a little while to adjust. Also you may run into some clubs you just dont hit very well. Or at least I do.

 

[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

I used to not slice with my driver but I'm starting too. It's rather annoying.

Well, slicing is the most common thing to do. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

There's numerous things you can do to correct it, but it's hard for me to help you out without seeing your swing. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

One of the things I always try to tell people to do is the lead with your left arm. Pull through the ball with your left arm/hand and let the right arm get pulled along. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif Try swinging your driver with just your left arm as a training exercise.

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

Well, slicing is the most common thing to do. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
There's numerous things you can do to correct it, but it's hard for me to help you out without seeing your swing. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

One of the things I always try to tell people to do is the lead with your left arm. Pull through the ball with your left arm/hand and let the right arm get pulled along. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif Try swinging your driver with just your left arm as a training exercise.

This is completely false information. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

But only because I am left handed.

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

well see before I only had access to an 8 and 9 iron so I used the 8 mostly. So it's kind of weird trying to get used to the lower number irons whenever I've never even used them ya know?

Yep. I know exactly what you mean.

 

[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

This is completely false information. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif
But only because I am left handed.

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You southpaws always get the shaft too. I get left-handed people in the store ALL THE TIME looking for the newest clubs and we rarely have them mainly because the manufacturers don't start making left handed clubs until a few months after they are released.

Then on top of that we dont' stock as much left-handed stuff because the majority of people are right-handed. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[yanks fan 10+ year member]

A 3 wood isn't going to cure a crappy swing. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Lol. Not trying to sound conceded but when I went and took lessons the first thing the Pro said to me was that I had one of the best golf swings he's ever seen for a beginner. Everyone that has played with me has commented on my swing as well.

My driver swing must be pretty bad though since I slice it all the time:crap: But thats why it stays in the bag

 

[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

Lol. Not trying to sound conceded but when I went and took lessons the first thing the Pro said to me was that I had one of the best golf swings he's ever seen for a beginner. Everyone that has played with me has commented on my swing as well.
My driver swing must be pretty bad though since I slice it all the time:crap: But thats why it stays in the bag

People always try to swing too hard with the driver. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

There's TONS of things you could be doing wrong in order to slice the ball. That's why it's best to get lessons with a pro that has a video setup so he can show you what you are doing wrong.

 

[yanks fan 10+ year member]

People always try to swing too hard with the driver. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
There's TONS of things you could be doing wrong in order to slice the ball. That's why it's best to get lessons with a pro that has a video setup so he can show you what you are doing wrong.

The Pro I went to had 3 cameras set up recording my swing. Problem is that one day I just so happened to be swinging my driver the best I ever have making solid contact, hitting it dead straight about 250 every time. Since then I have lost it completely. Not sure what happened lol

 

[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

The Pro I went to had 3 cameras set up recording my swing. Problem is that one day I just so happened to be swinging my driver the best I ever have making solid contact, hitting it dead straight about 250 every time. Since then I have lost it completely. Not sure what happened lol

haha. Shit happens. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

You have developed a case of the 'shanks'

It really happens. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[yanks fan 10+ year member]

Yes I have. Luckily its just my driver and not every club

 

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

i find myself having to tone down my game. its nothing for me to bust 250 yards out with my putter. really thats the only stick i need. when i need a wedge or iron, i just turn it around.

 

[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

Well I went golfing today. Luckily it didn't rain until after we finished. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Ending up shooting an 89 with some really piss poor driving. Could have shot at least an 85 or better if I wasn't hooking every drive. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[yanks fan 10+ year member]

I went out today and played a quick nine with my dad. Shot the worst round I have ever shot and somehow finished with 3 pars.....the other 6 holes were disastrous. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif