Golf Golf technique

[ScrappyCoCo]

I went to the range last night to try out a few things after tinkering with my driver and 3 wood. I adjusted them to a higher loft and a fade setting. I made a slight change at address... Having the driver head sitting about 5 inches behind the ball instead of right next to the ball. Shaft therefore 90 degrees to target line. Only thing I concentrated on was keeping my head very still and swinging as I normally would.

Have to say I have never hit those clubs so straight in my 40 years of golf. Interesting to see what happens on course (I probably already know what will). Probably hit 40 balls with them, and most in play or very close to it. Nothing was wild.

 

[Pres]

I've been watching Masters Live On The Range the last few nights and it's absolutely fantastic to get an insight into how these guys prepare. And also glimpses of what they are working on with their coaches.

What has been really enlightening has been watching Scottie Scheffler.

First day I saw he's practicing with a basic grip trainer - the type you use when starting out in the game. Then he had alignment rods out to make sure he's square.

Then last night he's working on his mid length putting using a standard putting mirror.

This is the undisputed #1 player in the game we're talking about.

To me it underlines how much these top players emphasise making sure their fundamentals stay absolutely sound and calibrated. The weekend player on the other hand obsesses about swing paths, bingeing on YouTube tips, expensive club fits etc etc.

I was down at Albert Park this morning and practically no one had even a club out on the ground to check their alignment. A lot to be said for keeping the game as simple as possible in my opinion.

 

[juss]

Been injured

I've been watching Masters Live On The Range the last few nights and it's absolutely fantastic to get an insight into how these guys prepare. And also glimpses of what they are working on with their coaches.

What has been really enlightening has been watching Scottie Scheffler.

First day I saw he's practicing with a basic grip trainer - the type you use when starting out in the game. Then he had alignment rods out to make sure he's square.

Then last night he's working on his mid length putting using a standard putting mirror.

This is the undisputed #1 player in the game we're talking about.

To me it underlines how much these top players emphasise making sure their fundamentals stay absolutely sound and calibrated. The weekend player on the other hand obsesses about swing paths, bingeing on YouTube tips, expensive club fits etc etc.

I was down at Albert Park this morning and practically no one had even a club out on the ground to check their alignment. A lot to be said for keeping the game as simple as possible in my opinion.

Funny huh, that's literally just basic setup stuff but probably so important to get right.

Is this on Foxtel you're watching? I haven't watched much but didn't know it was on, was just waiting for the actual tournament to start tomorrow.

 

[iDon]

Been injured

Funny huh, that's literally just basic setup stuff but probably so important to get right.

Is this on Foxtel you're watching? I haven't watched much but didn't know it was on, was just waiting for the actual tournament to start tomorrow.

Range sessions have been on all week as well as Par 3 comp on Kayo

 

[juss]

Range sessions have been on all week as well as Par 3 comp on Kayo

Ah damnit, I've completely missed them haha

 

[toxic]

Ah damnit, I've completely missed them haha

All available on Replay

 

[juss]

All available on Replay

True, the event will be over and I'll still be watching them stretching for warm-ups on the range

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Went to the range today with the intention of trying different grips.
As a cricketer my golf grip is normally weak, as this is a common batting grip.

So no wonder I have a wild slice. Tried a strong grip and while there was the odd pull hook I did find that the slice was replaced with much straighter driver and wood trajectories. Felt as though less adjustment was needed for irons and wedges and that playing 50%-70% wedge shots were much straighter while taking out the chunks.

Might play a round soon and see if the grip change can lower scores or atleast make misses less severe.

 

[iDon]

I think I have a problem....

Help

 

[toxic]

I think I have a problem....

Help

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Just buy a new putter like I did today!

Scotty Cameron Phantom X5

 

[iDon]

Just buy a new putter like I did today!

Scotty Cameron Phantom X5

Yes that is the problem.

My putter is 30 years old.....

 

[toxic]

Yes that is the problem.

My putter is 30 years old.....

Drummond golf is calling

 

[iDon]

Drummond golf is calling

Might hunt down a second hand putter

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Couldn’t recommend the Evnroll ER2 more highly.

 

[toxic]

Might hunt down a second hand putter

If only I was left handed

My garage has 5 or 6 puttees that "don't work"

 

[iDon]

If only I was left handed

My garage has 5 or 6 puttees that "don't work"

Might change to right handed putting.

Tbh my lag putting was pretty solid, my greens in reg were just leaving me with solid distances

 

[sideswipe]

Might change to right handed putting.

Tbh my lag putting was pretty solid, my greens in reg were just leaving me with solid distances

Just go with the Scheffler excuse that good iron players knock it closer so they get far more goes at 6-10 feet which then skews their putting stats.


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[iDon]

Just go with the Scheffler excuse that good iron players knock it closer so they get far more goes at 6-10 feet which then skews their putting stats.


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

Noted. I will try that.

 

[Foxx]

Decelerating when chipping. Aaargh!

 

[Bicco]

I've still got these weird yips, especially on my shorter clubs and putts. When I address the ball, I simply can't take the club back. It's like I'm frozen. I can take practice swings just fine. Once I manage to hit the ball, if I drop a practice ball I can hit that fine. It's just the ball in play that I freeze over. So odd.
Hovering the club seems to work the best, but not every time. I've tried breathing out, hitting quickly, waggles, being loose and relaxed. But nothing seems to help.
Driver, 3 wood don't seem to have an issue.
Don't really want to play comp. Playing like this.
Putting and chips are the worst, because I lose all feel, I end up smashing it.
I'm pretty p****d off to be honest.