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Playing golf for the first time in a few months today
Posted on 8/20/11 at 9:14 am
Posted on 8/20/11 at 9:14 am
Background....im 25, was a 2.8 handicap when i was 16-17, went off to bama for 5 yrs, probably played 10 total times while there, since ive been out ive played probably 8-9 times (shooting between 85-80 each time).....so what is a good tip playing with such a long layoff? I was thinking about focusing on my shoulder turn and keeping my lower body quiet and in-sync. I dont want many swing thoughts first time back out. Thanks 
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Posted on 8/20/11 at 9:16 am to RammerJammerBammer
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I dont want many swing thoughts first time back out.
That's about as good of a tip as any.
Posted on 8/20/11 at 9:48 am to RammerJammerBammer
Grip it and rip it.
Posted on 8/20/11 at 9:52 am to MrWiseGuy
Your takeback should be Low and slow. When I tend to take breaks from golf I get to quick.
Posted on 8/20/11 at 10:17 am to RammerJammerBammer
Keep your left arm straight (only if you bat from the right side)
Posted on 8/20/11 at 10:46 am to RammerJammerBammer
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If you have to go to the store, buy some smoked paprika. I can't recommend this strongly enough. I use it in a lot of meat rubs/recipes.
I gave up golf at 25. Picked it up at age 48. That's 23 years between rounds. Did not practice before coming back but I had been playing Sr. League baseball and it's a lot harder to hit a slider than a ball sitting on a tee.
I was surprised to see that my drives were the same length and accuracy as before. But my short game went to hell. A golfer told me later that chipping and putting requires more practice after a lay off than does driving. So that would be my advice. Practice your short game.
Posted on 8/20/11 at 12:41 pm to RammerJammerBammer
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I dont want many swing thoughts first time back out. Thanks
Then just make sure you have a good grip.
Posted on 8/20/11 at 1:03 pm to JJ27
im the same way. i was about 2-3 handicap in HS but stopped playing in college. now i play every month or two and don't think about anything. shot 75 two days ago and 70 the beginning of july. don't think about your swing and just think about making contact
Posted on 8/20/11 at 3:40 pm to mla0003
Find a better team than Bama to pull for 
Posted on 8/20/11 at 4:38 pm to lsudawg70
Shot 41-38.... Had to leave driver in the bag post 5th hole... Had the mad tiger push syndrome. Hit 3 iron off the rest of par 4's. Did pull driver on par 5 18th and mauled it
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