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#12,754
#12,754
Spartacavolus said:
Yeah, sly but we aren't playing from 4800 yards old friend.
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Sparty, my best friend use to tell me that he had no idea how I even hit the ball given my posture and swing. But, we both usually played in the low to mid '80's. I read an article some years ago that most hackers in the US normally shot 100+ whether they'd admit it or not. Sometimes, I do that but most times I don't. I've just found that whatever swing or stance feels comfortable, use it. All pro golfers don't do the same things.
 
#12,755
#12,755
I'm just messing with you of course. I can overthink the game. I dropped down to the lowest handicap I have been last year and it started when all I did was look at the back of the ball then hit it. I play a lot though and when a bad habit slips in it can take over my game. For some reason, I started pulling up out of shots. Have no idea why and couldn't stop doing it.
 
#12,756
#12,756
Spartacavolus said:
I'm just messing with you of course. I can overthink the game. I dropped down to the lowest handicap I have been last year and it started when all I did was look at the back of the ball then hit it. I play a lot though and when a bad habit slips in it can take over my game. For some reason, I started pulling up out of shots. Have no idea why and couldn't stop doing it.
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I've done that before and it drives me crazy. You don't know why you do it and can't stop doing it. That's probably my biggest problem sometimes. I'll pull up and look before I even hit the ball.
 
#12,764
#12,764
Shot my best ever nine hole score today with a 41. Par 35. I know it's not great but pretty decent for me.

Still have a habit of "casting" the club & digging a little bit which is super frustrating. No matter what I do I can't seem to get rid of it.
 
#12,767
#12,767
So I have dealt with a slice on my drive for the past 2 years. Today, my gf's dad told me to close my stance. I consistently drove the ball 250+ yards (very goof for me) in the fairway for the rest of the day. My mind is still blown.
 
#12,768
#12,768
amazingGRACE said:
Shot my best ever nine hole score today with a 41. Par 35. I know it's not great but pretty decent for me.

Still have a habit of "casting" the club & digging a little bit which is super frustrating. No matter what I do I can't seem to get rid of it.
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Most every body here usually shoots a 41.

On 18 holes.
 
#12,769
#12,769
Has there been a pro that went from accurate driver off the tee to looking like he'd never swung before? If so, I'd like to read his story because I have gone from hardly missing fairways to not being able to hit one anymore. I dread the teebox. It's not fun to play with that in your head.
 
#12,770
#12,770
Spartacavolus said:
Has there been a pro that went from accurate driver off the tee to looking like he'd never swung before? If so, I'd like to read his story because I have gone from hardly missing fairways to not being able to hit one anymore. I dread the teebox. It's not fun to play with that in your head.
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See Woods, Tiger.
 
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#12,772
#12,772
lawgator1 said:
Playing TPC at Sawgrass Sunday. That's the player's championship course, including the infamous 17th island green.

Over/under on golf balls lost ?
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I say o/u is 6.

LG, Wait. TPC won't let you play there if they know you're a lib. Just kidding conservatives love taking greens fees from libs.


I digress, LG. have you played world woods or streamsong down here? I'm a huge fan of WW but have gotten to streamsong yet.
 
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GAVol said:
See Woods, Tiger.
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Well whats interesting is the pro brought up Tiger the other day. I haven't seen Tiger since he came back, but he was referring to my legs/hips. I could hit it pretty good (260-280) for my size and age but it took a lot of timing, torque and aggressive legs/hips but as I age more and have had another surgery, I can't swing like that anymore and am having trouble adjusting.
And if I have to go to old man swing and just slap the ball I'm toast.
 
#12,774
#12,774
Spartacavolus said:
Well whats interesting is the pro brought up Tiger the other day. I haven't seen Tiger since he came back, but he was referring to my legs/hips. I could hit it pretty good (260-280) for my size and age but it took a lot of timing, torque and aggressive legs/hips but as I age more and have had another surgery, I can't swing like that anymore and am having trouble adjusting.
And if I have to go to old man swing and just slap the ball I'm toast.
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I don't think I've ever even thought about my legs other than making sure the weight is transferring and I'm not swaying. I'm sure they matter, but it doesn't enter into my thought process.
 
#12,775
#12,775
doesn't matter now. Taking a hiatus. Didn't leave myself an option today as I dumped my bag and sticks in the lake on 17 at Greystone.
I do believe I may be burned out. If a game is making me this frustrated, it's not worth it, and if I have no sticks, I can't go out and get more frustrated.
 
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