by heater31 » Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:26 am
by Sky Pilot » Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:43 am
the big bang wrote:need a couple tips lads. currently, i'm a 3-5 times a year hack that will head out on a weekend with a couple mates when theres nothing else to do. the last couple times i've been out, i've found myself enjoying it more and more, and taking it a little more serious (along with getting more upset at some of the utter carp i produce). I'm going to try get out a lot more often, at least once a month from now on. I've never had any form of training, but am positive i need it, and will be looking into it real soon.
my first (and biggest) problem is I'm a huge slicer of the ball, particulary off the tee. obviously i'm no expert, but just my simple knowledge of physics tells me that this is probably caused by my clubface coming down on the ball towards my body upon impact. this is a habit i have never been able to break myself out of with no help. it's huge. if i'm teeing off on a dead straight fairway, i'll turn and aim probably 30-40 degrees off to the right (i'm a leftie), with a great deal of confidence that the ball will slice back out and head back toward the fairway. i wouldn't mind being able to correct this problem at least a little bit before heading in for some assistance.
any tips fellas?
by the big bang » Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:59 am
Sky Pilot wrote:the big bang wrote:need a couple tips lads. currently, i'm a 3-5 times a year hack that will head out on a weekend with a couple mates when theres nothing else to do. the last couple times i've been out, i've found myself enjoying it more and more, and taking it a little more serious (along with getting more upset at some of the utter carp i produce). I'm going to try get out a lot more often, at least once a month from now on. I've never had any form of training, but am positive i need it, and will be looking into it real soon.
my first (and biggest) problem is I'm a huge slicer of the ball, particulary off the tee. obviously i'm no expert, but just my simple knowledge of physics tells me that this is probably caused by my clubface coming down on the ball towards my body upon impact. this is a habit i have never been able to break myself out of with no help. it's huge. if i'm teeing off on a dead straight fairway, i'll turn and aim probably 30-40 degrees off to the right (i'm a leftie), with a great deal of confidence that the ball will slice back out and head back toward the fairway. i wouldn't mind being able to correct this problem at least a little bit before heading in for some assistance.
any tips fellas?
You have opened a can of worms here banger. Slicing off the tee is common but it can be arrested fairly effectively with a bit of work. Try teeing the ball up off your front foot, keep your right leg straight during the downswing, get rid of any hand and wrist movement and make sure your belt buckle is aiming for the target at the end of your swing. Sort that out and then you can start on shoulder movement, head movement, club head speed and talking to your analyst about depression!
Good luck
by Iron Fist » Tue Dec 04, 2012 10:15 am
by David Brent » Tue Dec 04, 2012 4:20 pm
by heater31 » Tue Dec 04, 2012 4:31 pm
David Brent wrote:How much is it worth spending on a putter?
Im just a casual golfer but my putter is terrible & when I use a decent one im a 5 better shot player a round at least.
Our second hand putters the way to go?
by Sky Pilot » Tue Dec 04, 2012 6:14 pm
by mighty_tiger_79 » Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:43 am
by Sturtman » Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:26 am
by heater31 » Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:39 am
Sturtman wrote:Hi guys, has anyone ever bought gear from this website http://www.augolftown.com. Am after some new irons and the prices on this site seem way too good to be true. Was looking at the mizuno mp 69 and the price is under half of what it is in shops and other sites which makes me quite sceptical
by piccachu » Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:40 am
by Sturtman » Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:46 am
heater31 wrote:Sturtman wrote:Hi guys, has anyone ever bought gear from this website http://www.augolftown.com. Am after some new irons and the prices on this site seem way too good to be true. Was looking at the mizuno mp 69 and the price is under half of what it is in shops and other sites which makes me quite sceptical
Don't touch it! Fakes galore.
Check out the email address they use a gmail account.
I was sucked in almost 12 months ago by a similar site. Found it weird that they only accepted visa cards. I ordered one night and woke up the next morning with cold feet. Lucky my visa is a debit so I drained all the cash out of it so the payment would be rejected, sent them am email sob story how I just got a large unexpected financial commitment and would have to cancel. Sent back correspondence that they would cancel no questions asked.
by Sturtman » Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:49 am
by Sturtman » Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:50 am
piccachu wrote:Drive : Wilson Staff Spine (stiff shaft)
Rescue : Tayor made Burner (stiff shaft)
Irons : 4-GW wilson staff Di11 (stiff shaft)
Edges : 56 & 60 degree Cleveland CG16
Putter : Wilson staff mallet design
Balls : previously was using Titleist NXT tours but have recently started using ProV1s
Shoes : adidas 360 (white & orange)
by Mythical Creature » Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:00 am
by piccachu » Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:05 am
Pro v1 are way too good for you piccapoo. !!
by Sturtman » Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:02 pm
piccachu wrote:Pro v1 are way too good for you piccapoo. !!
when you finally grow a pair of ProV1s to take me on (like you have been threatening to do for years) then we will see if im fit to use them
by heater31 » Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:14 pm
Sturtman wrote:piccachu wrote:Pro v1 are way too good for you piccapoo. !!
when you finally grow a pair of ProV1s to take me on (like you have been threatening to do for years) then we will see if im fit to use them
Tee it up with fisty. At west lakes. Im free most days so let me know.
by Sturtman » Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:22 pm
heater31 wrote:Sturtman wrote:piccachu wrote:Pro v1 are way too good for you piccapoo. !!
when you finally grow a pair of ProV1s to take me on (like you have been threatening to do for years) then we will see if im fit to use them
Tee it up with fisty. At west lakes. Im free most days so let me know.
At West Lakes hey? Given the description of the equipment you use I'm fairly certain that we have crossed fairways searching for our respective balls.....
by Iron Fist » Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:39 pm
Sturtman wrote:heater31 wrote:Sturtman wrote:piccachu wrote:when you finally grow a pair of ProV1s to take me on (like you have been threatening to do for years) then we will see if im fit to use them
Tee it up with fisty. At west lakes. Im free most days so let me know.
At West Lakes hey? Given the description of the equipment you use I'm fairly certain that we have crossed fairways searching for our respective balls.....
Ha ha. I cross many fairways looking for my ball.
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