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re: How long did it take you to build a solid repeatable swing?
Posted on 8/24/21 at 12:24 pm to steve123
Posted on 8/24/21 at 12:24 pm to steve123
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BeaverPro has some good advice but I certainly understand your frustration. I have that same thought all the time - hit a beautiful drive into the center of the fairway and it’s right there in front of me and I skull the iron or hook it. One bit of consolation I would offer is if you’ve only been taking golf somewhat seriously for a year and are already having some rounds in the low 80’s, I’d say that’s pretty damn good. I know many people (myself included) who have been at it for longer than that and haven’t gotten to low 80’s.
I’m definitely not mad at where my game is. However I’m trying to become consistent. Since I’ve been building a swing for about a year all the different swing thoughts get in my head. It’s one thing to miss hit an iron 10 yards left or 10 yards right but it’s a bit disheartening when you start shanking irons after hitting perfect iron shots all day and go from shooting 40 on the front to 55 on the back. It’s obviously all mental, I’m obviously capable, building a swing takes forever and I’m very impatient. Not to mention I’ve had so many different swing techniques during the swing change it’s hard to remember which one is right vs which one is wrong because they all feel very similar.
This post was edited on 8/24/21 at 2:20 pm
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Posted on 8/24/21 at 10:56 pm to LSU5508
It’s tough to take new swing thoughts out on the course with you. I’d really try to work that out in practice or try one new thought on the course. Too much thinking is almost always the shanks for me. At the end of the day if your golf swing isn’t in the right positions you are always going to have consistency issues. Just keep working on those positions
Posted on 8/25/21 at 7:38 am to LSU5508
I've been playing about 10 years, and I am just starting to really be able to feel like I am getting my hips to clear properly and get my weight transitioning. It took finding the right instructor. I still struggle carrying that swing to the course, I can get in sync on the range and hit solid shots consistnetly. My handicap is 17 at the moment.
Posted on 8/26/21 at 1:54 pm to LSU5508
Went from shooting mid 80's on a good day and mid 90's on a bad day to shooting mid 70's on a good day and high 70's on a bad day.
Had played golf for many years and after a particularly frustrating round, immediately came off the course wanting a lesson. The "pro" had me hit 6 irons. Was so frustrated after my round, I started hitting "worm burners" in front of the "pro".
I looked at him and asked for him to totally rebuild my swing. He asked that I continue to hit, as he observed.
Finally, he told me he wanted to change one thing. Said my swing looked good - just needed one small change. That small change took me from a small fade to a duck hook.
Said all that to say - I stuck with it - took about 3 months but totally changed my game. So I guess to answer your question, 3 months.
Had played golf for many years and after a particularly frustrating round, immediately came off the course wanting a lesson. The "pro" had me hit 6 irons. Was so frustrated after my round, I started hitting "worm burners" in front of the "pro".
I looked at him and asked for him to totally rebuild my swing. He asked that I continue to hit, as he observed.
Finally, he told me he wanted to change one thing. Said my swing looked good - just needed one small change. That small change took me from a small fade to a duck hook.
Said all that to say - I stuck with it - took about 3 months but totally changed my game. So I guess to answer your question, 3 months.
Posted on 8/26/21 at 4:28 pm to HeartAttackTiger
What was the one small change?
Posted on 8/26/21 at 4:34 pm to LSU5508
I've been playing "seriously" for probably 15 years now and I feel like within the last 2 years is when I am finally getting pretty good. My index is at an all time low of 9 right now. I haven't broke 80 yet but that is my ultimate goal. I've shot many rounds in the 80-83 range this year, my average is probably 85/86, worst day possible is like a 92/93.
The thing that really sped up my improvement was signing up for every tournament I could at my club. In the last few years I've played in every scramble, best ball, member guest, and match play on the schedule. You will learn really quick when you play tournament golf that you don't have time to think about your swing mechanics or try to use the last tip you saw on youtube. You have to find something that works under pressure and it doesn't matter what it looks of feels like. You get better faster because you have to. Plus I feel like I play way better with something on the line and I have to up my focus during the round.
The thing that really sped up my improvement was signing up for every tournament I could at my club. In the last few years I've played in every scramble, best ball, member guest, and match play on the schedule. You will learn really quick when you play tournament golf that you don't have time to think about your swing mechanics or try to use the last tip you saw on youtube. You have to find something that works under pressure and it doesn't matter what it looks of feels like. You get better faster because you have to. Plus I feel like I play way better with something on the line and I have to up my focus during the round.
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