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Posted on 5/1/14 at 8:52 am
Posted on 5/1/14 at 8:52 am
So I been playing golf for about 6 years. Consistent low-mid 80s. I recently developed the dreadful shanks. Feel like I'm swinging smooth and 3-4 times a round it will get me. How do I fix this?? Thanks!!
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Posted on 5/1/14 at 8:53 am to TigerBait0129
you could be standing too close to the ball
Posted on 5/1/14 at 8:53 am to TigerBait0129
Usually happens to me if I get the ball too far back in my stance/press my hands too far forward.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 8:53 am to TigerBait0129
I heard a pro tell me one time to put a little more weight on my front side. worked fine.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 8:54 am to Jakesonaplane
quote:
you could be standing too close to the ball
After you hit it !!!!!
#nonitro #summerofsmash
Haha
ETA: Seriously, move all the change from your right pocket to your left pocket
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 8:55 am
Posted on 5/1/14 at 8:56 am to TigerBait0129
I'm pleased that you made it four responses into a golf thread and all the tips were useful
Posted on 5/1/14 at 8:57 am to TigerBait0129
Put 2 balls about 2 inches apart
Address the outside ball but try to hit the inside ball on your swing
Supposed to keep you from swinging outward as much
Address the outside ball but try to hit the inside ball on your swing
Supposed to keep you from swinging outward as much
Posted on 5/1/14 at 8:58 am to BayouBandit24
Just wait, the idiots will be right along
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:00 am to Croacka
quote:
Put 2 balls about 2 inches apart Address the outside ball but try to hit the inside ball on your swing
This sounds like something I will probably try next time I'm at the range
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:01 am to Croacka
If I get the the "s" word I usually stop and come back the next day. Honest answer
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:01 am to TigerBait0129
quote:
How do I fix this??
Depends on how you are shanking the ball. Shanks aren't just caused by one thing...
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:01 am to BayouBandit24
The article I read said to make sure no one is too close to you on the range bc you can have some ricochets
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:02 am to theBeard
For me, they go away as quickly as they show up
It only takes one shot to find them and only one good shot to lose them
It only takes one shot to find them and only one good shot to lose them
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:03 am to Croacka
Sounds like a good warning 
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:05 am to BayouBandit24
thanks for the good tips. I shot 45 on front because of two straight holes of shanks. Shot 38 on back with no shanks and 3 birdies. It seems to be gone then will come back in middle of round
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:10 am to TigerBait0129
Dont feel bad, Steve Stricker s_______ed one in the middle of the final round in the U.S. Open last year. 
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:12 am to VernonPLSUfan
I've never had them before until about 3 weeks ago. Came close to breaking a wedge yesterday
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:22 am to TigerBait0129
I am battling these right now. Couldn't hit a ball to save my life the other day at the range. Went to the golf store yesterday and was shanking on the simulator. Battled through it and started finally hitting some good ones again. Bad thing is I picked up a 54* wedge and started shanking all over again. It seems when I get these it always starts with a wedge 
Scheduled a lesson for sunday morning with a guy at CCLA to hopefully try and fix this crap.
Scheduled a lesson for sunday morning with a guy at CCLA to hopefully try and fix this crap.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:24 am to TigerBait0129
I have one every now and then. Shanked a 4 iron Tues on a par 3. Tripled, shot 78. It was number 17 and I had just birdied 16. Was two under on the back until then. I think my problem is I lunge at the ball with my upper body and catch the ball on the hossell with it a bit open. 
Posted on 5/1/14 at 9:45 am to TigerBait0129
Your hands are too high at impact. Probably from outside in swing. Try the drill. Put a tee about a foot behind and 3-4 inches to left. Try to take the club back over the tee. Forcing you to take it outside to start. This will have you coming inside on your downswing and never shank.
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