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Golfers: Getting Over the Hump
Posted on 4/15/14 at 11:42 am
Posted on 4/15/14 at 11:42 am
Been back playing golf about 2 years now (played in adolescence but quit for around 8 years). First year back, i consistently handicapped at 17 18. This year, and honestly, im around 23 or 24. Im playing one to three times a week. The only consistent part of my game is putting, However, ive been driving better and making better contact with long irons.
Are there any recipes for improvement in ball striking and consistency? More range time, lessons, golf books, sports psychologist, only use clubs i can handle?
What are some stories of getting over the hump and being a decent golfer?
Are there any recipes for improvement in ball striking and consistency? More range time, lessons, golf books, sports psychologist, only use clubs i can handle?
What are some stories of getting over the hump and being a decent golfer?
This post was edited on 4/15/14 at 11:44 am
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Posted on 4/15/14 at 11:43 am to slutiger5
lessons and consistent practice. hit the range at least twice a week and work on the clubs you hit the worst until they become solid or a strength. Also, learn how to manage your misses. you don't have to hit driver on every hole just because everyone else is doing it. you can lay up at par 5's if its a 1 in 10 shot to get on.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 11:44 am to slutiger5
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More range time
This is what did it for me. I went from a 15-16 now about a 8-9. My short game is what is holding me back.
NB4 Deadlifts
This post was edited on 4/15/14 at 11:46 am
Posted on 4/15/14 at 11:45 am to Duckman13
yes but range time with a purpose. not just banging balls.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 11:46 am to Tiger Ryno
quote:
lessons
Posted on 4/15/14 at 11:46 am to slutiger5
Do not abandon your putting to become a better ball striker, you can still practice putting once your hands start to bleed baw
Posted on 4/15/14 at 11:49 am to slutiger5
I have 3 developmental programs for my juniors. Most I use in my practicing. I can create a practice plan for u if u want. Of short game drills and range drills.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 11:51 am to LSUHoleInOne
immediate goals should be:
Eliminate penatly strokes
eliminate 3 putting
somehow some way get on within one shot of regulation for that hole. turning your double bogeys into bogeys and some bogeys into pars will do wonders.
Eliminate penatly strokes
eliminate 3 putting
somehow some way get on within one shot of regulation for that hole. turning your double bogeys into bogeys and some bogeys into pars will do wonders.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 11:51 am to LSUHoleInOne
Reading too much Golf magazine is what made me quit the first time. Ive been tracking each hole and what clubs are used and how many times.
LSU, that would be cool.
Thanks Coach, Duck, Ryno.
LSU, that would be cool.
Thanks Coach, Duck, Ryno.
This post was edited on 4/15/14 at 11:55 am
Posted on 4/15/14 at 11:59 am to Tiger Ryno
quote:
yes but range time with a purpose. not just banging balls.
This
Quality not quantity. It's better to hit 30 range balls trying to accomplish something than to rapid fire as many as you can before dark.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 12:01 pm to TiptonInSC
Well actually 30 balls won't do anything either. Lol
Posted on 4/15/14 at 12:05 pm to slutiger5
lessons and playing/practicing as much as you can
I've gone from 100s to mid 80s over the past few years. Gotten close a few times at breaking 80.
I've gone from 100s to mid 80s over the past few years. Gotten close a few times at breaking 80.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 12:08 pm to slutiger5
quote:
Are there any recipes for improvement in ball striking and consistency?
quote:
lessons
Posted on 4/15/14 at 12:09 pm to slutiger5
How is your long iron game?
Mine wasn't great, so I went with hybrids. Now, my hybrid game is the the most reliable aspect for me. I have 4 hybrids that I can hit at will, but I couldn't with he corresponding long iron.
Dropped many strokes off my handicap.
Mine wasn't great, so I went with hybrids. Now, my hybrid game is the the most reliable aspect for me. I have 4 hybrids that I can hit at will, but I couldn't with he corresponding long iron.
Dropped many strokes off my handicap.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 12:11 pm to LSUHoleInOne
quote:
I have 3 developmental programs for my juniors. Most I use in my practicing. I can create a practice plan for u if u want. Of short game drills and range drills.
i'd like to hear more about this..
Posted on 4/15/14 at 12:12 pm to slutiger5
Tiger Woods still hasnt gotten over the hump
My advice: Dont hump. Stay faithful
My advice: Dont hump. Stay faithful
Posted on 4/15/14 at 12:13 pm to slutiger5
I played for awhile as just a former baseball hacker. I improved on my scorecard the more I played, but knew I would always have a lower ceiling until I got a more technical swing. Took lessons, and it's made all the difference. Now I wish I would've done it sooner and not wasted years hacking
Posted on 4/15/14 at 12:19 pm to slutiger5
Here's something else minor you can try if you don't do this already: develop a regular pre-shot routine you are comfortable with. Whether it be a few full practice swings.. half swings.. a few waggles of the club.. whatever.
It will help get you into a rhythm and improve consistency.
I like to stand behind the ball and visualize my shot before I approach it and start my routine.
It will help get you into a rhythm and improve consistency.
I like to stand behind the ball and visualize my shot before I approach it and start my routine.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 12:20 pm to PhiTiger1764
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I like to stand behind the ball and visualize my shot before I approach it and start my routine.
do this on the range and the course and see a few strokes dropped
Posted on 4/15/14 at 12:20 pm to slutiger5
I'll tell ya what's always worked for me:
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