Golf mental game

I do not understand. I didn't hit the fairway once today.

Meh used to for sure. But I'm just getting back into it. Took a lesson, he was great. But he did change my grip and stance, tried to incorporate it into today's round. Probably should have gotten more used to it ahead of time.

Yeah it used to be very strong, and now the left thumb goes straight down the shaft. I still think I want it a touch strong, but it does need to be closer to neutral.

Was slice/fading everything today.

Tempo/Rhythm is never a problem if you're in sync with your lower half. We've already established that he's working on changes and it'll take getting used to and work.

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Tempo/Rhythm is never a problem if you're in sync with your lower half.

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what does this even mean?

the lower half works intuitively by what the upper half is doing. do you think about your lower half when you're throwing a baseball, shooting a basket, hitting a baseball, skipping a stone on water?

the lower half does what it has to do to accomplish a goal, if that goal is specific, like swinging toward a target with the full weight of your club and arms, and not trying to hit at a ball; your lower body is going to work the way it's supposed to without thinking.

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My instructor did say I have great tempo and that doesn't need to be worked on

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i'm talking about rhythm. tempo is the pace of your swing, rhythm is the timing of your swing. for some reason people use them interchangeable, but they're not at all the same thing.

your rhythm changes from club to club because of the length and weight, your tempo(speed, pace, whatever) will be different based upon the distance you want to hit.

like i said, you've got to feel the weight before you swing through. ever notice how the heavier the object it's easier to swing with a good rhythm? it's because you feel the weight and your body intuitively redirects it.

notice how rory bounces in transition before he swings? he's gathering that weight and preparing to redirect it forward.

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golf is easy if you let it be. or you can keep doing the same shite and never get better. your choice

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Thanks coach

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You talk about "giving enough time" as if he needs to go slower with the takeaway and transition. If that's not what you meant, explain better

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i explained precisely what i meant. you have to be mindful in transition, and yes that requires you to slow down and gather that weight to move it forward.

Matsuyama is a prime example of this. butch harmon makes his students take a backswing, pause for a few seconds, then go to engrain that feeling.

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Considering it's where the power/speed comes from, absolutely.

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the power/speed comes from your whole body working in sync, not one specific place. your hips intuitively move faster to get out of the way if the object is to hit the ball with more power

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And I still work on transitioning my weight to my left side without my right coming forward (toward the ball, not target). I come up on my right toe and my knee comes forward.

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this is because you're focused on trying to hit the ball vs trying to bring the arms and club through toward your target.

i like to see people play better golf, not one up or try to be right. but i've got family members who are/were pro golfers and have played my whole life. so take my info for what it's worth or don't.

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Matsuyama is a prime example of this

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And Rahm? What's wrong with his swing?

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the power/speed comes from your whole body working in sync

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Exactly, which doesn't matter how quickly you takeaway and transition. But a powerful lowerbody that's "in sync" is key. You brought up throwing a baseball, not me. And all of the power/speed comes from the lower body and the mechanics down there. That's not up for debate.

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this is because you're focused on trying to hit the ball vs trying to bring the arms and club through toward your target.

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You literally have zero idea what I'm focused on when I swing.

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i like to see people play better golf, not one up or try to be right. but i've got family members who are/were pro golfers and have played my whole life. so take my info for what it's worth or don't.

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My whole original point was that your advice was wrong/pointless because he already let us know that he's working on changes and feeling comfortable with those can take time. Then you go on this crusade, who knows why, even saying something along the lines of "fine! keep doing the same thing!!!" All the guy said was that he's missing fairways and you immediately start giving pointers with no information at all. But congrats on knowing some pros I guess...