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re: Golfers: Getting Over the Hump

Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:03 pm to
Posted by Noplacelikehome
Member since Oct 2010
2154 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:03 pm to
Step 1: Make sure you have proper equipment. Though it only helps to a certain extent, using proper clubs and balls are a big way to get that handicap down.
Posted by slutiger5
Parroquias de Florida
Member since May 2007
10638 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:06 pm to
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I'm about an 8 handicap now,
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But I can knock the fricking shite out the ball and drink a lot of beer.


Thats the goal. I cant enjoy the beer when im always looking for my ball or pissed about penalty strokes.
Posted by slutiger5
Parroquias de Florida
Member since May 2007
10638 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:07 pm to
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OP needs to yell, "Come on baw, be good!" after each ball he hits on the range too.


i yell "dont you think about it baw, dont you hook! damn you baw!"
Posted by Tiger Ryno
#WoF
Member since Feb 2007
103060 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:09 pm to
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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.. whateve


please no. we have too many hackers out there taking 4 practice swings before each shot and making two laps around every green to plumb bob putts. none of that is helpful and slows pace of play big time. Get your yardage, asses the correct club. one or non quick practice swing adn then go find it.
Posted by LSUHoleInOne
Member since Mar 2014
872 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:11 pm to
I'll write u one after my jr class today.
Posted by Tiger Ryno
#WoF
Member since Feb 2007
103060 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:12 pm to
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tee it forward


I've recently started teeing it back. tips or behinmd te tips.
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
117698 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:13 pm to
All the good pre shot routines involve flicking a cig at the target right before you set up over the ball.

I get so mad when people take their practice cuts, waggle, and have no cig in their mouth to flick right before the take away.


I place a lot of the blame here on tiger woods.
Posted by PhiTiger1764
Lurker since Aug 2003
Member since Oct 2009
13858 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:15 pm to
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none of that is helpful

Every decent golfer has a pre-shot routine.
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one or non quick practice swing adn then go find it.

This is a pre-shot routine.
This post was edited on 4/15/14 at 2:18 pm
Posted by Tiger Ryno
#WoF
Member since Feb 2007
103060 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:15 pm to
i flick my cig after the swing at my playing partner or the cart girl, whomever is nearest by.
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
117698 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:16 pm to
That's acceptable.
Posted by Tiger Ryno
#WoF
Member since Feb 2007
103060 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:18 pm to
yes, people who play for $1m a week need a pre-shot routine. we don't need hackers taking 2 minutes before every shot with a "routine"...I've noticed people standing over the ball or taking more time before each shot usually ends in disaster
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
117698 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:20 pm to
True.

Also, waiting for the green to clear on a par 5 when oldy mc floppy balls is 280 out with a 3 wood in his hands gets my blood movin.

Posted by PhiTiger1764
Lurker since Aug 2003
Member since Oct 2009
13858 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:22 pm to
Doesn't have to last more than a few seconds. As long as it is the same each time.
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
117698 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:25 pm to
I clean the grooves after each shot. That is longer than me setting up and pulling the trigger.

My babies are forged, and need to be caressed like an infant toddler with the hiccups.
Posted by bamafan425
Jackson's Hole
Member since Jan 2009
25607 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:25 pm to
If you read any books, I would suggest reading books on course management and the mental side. I tried to read some books that involved mechanics and it did nothing but screw me up. However, after reading some books on the mental aspect of the game, I've seen improved scores.

I went from not being able to break 100 last January to breaking 80 twice last summer. Just from playing almost everyday, and playing with some scratch golfers most of the time.

If I could have afforded it or afford it now, I would get lessons. Get rid of any bad swing flaws before they become habits.
Posted by Bho
Lexington
Member since Dec 2007
24804 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:38 pm to
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immediate goals should be:



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Eliminate penatly strokes



That was my first thought. Of course everyone is different, but for me, course management got me over the hump. Taking doubles and higher really drop your score quickly. I do have one question for the OP. He made a comment about only using clubs he can handle. I've never understood why people have clubs in their bag that they don't feel comfortable using. If you can't use it, take it out.
Posted by TiptonInSC
Aiken, SC
Member since Dec 2012
18914 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:44 pm to
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Also, waiting for the green to clear on a par 5 when oldy mc floppy balls is 280 out with a 3 wood in his hands gets my blood movin.


fricking this
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
Member since Feb 2008
37745 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:51 pm to
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waiting for the green to clear on a par 5 when oldy mc floppy balls is 280 out with a 3 wood in his hands gets my blood movin.



Hey screw you oldy mc floopy net. I can get a 3 wood 280. Don't hate on my smash and my good etiquette..
Posted by Duckman13
Tiger Stadium
Member since Dec 2006
3047 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:53 pm to
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Also, waiting for the green to clear on a par 5 when oldy mc floppy balls is 280 out with a 3 wood in his hands gets my blood movin


This pisses me off to no end, then Oldy chunks it 50 yards in front of him and we have to wait again........
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
117698 posts
Posted on 4/15/14 at 2:55 pm to
I'm sure you can. I wasn't talking about a player of your caliber.

280 out, I'm pin high 93% of the time. Occasionally I'll get a flier lie, and have to chip back at the hole.

But the average tiger fan out there needs to hit it to a number and get on in 3.
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