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Recommendation for a good lesson
Posted on 6/21/22 at 6:28 am
Posted on 6/21/22 at 6:28 am
Looking to take a lesson on getting off the tee. I’m about 16 handicap but spray my tee shots. Who would y’all recommend around Baton Rouge?
If I don’t finish my swing I hit a huge balloon slice but when I try to overcompensate I hook the ball off the tee. I hit my irons wells but can’t figure out my driver.
If I don’t finish my swing I hit a huge balloon slice but when I try to overcompensate I hook the ball off the tee. I hit my irons wells but can’t figure out my driver.
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Posted on 6/21/22 at 7:03 am to kfont28
I used to say the same thing. My problem was setup. Every YouTube video out there will tell you the ball should be teed up on your left heel in a wide stance. That produced a slice for me. I had a lesson and the pro told me to tee up the ball on the logo of my shirt (about 2 inches closer to the middle) which is still forward. The pro also strengthened my grip slightly from neutral.
The setup and making sure I use a big shoulder turn has me hitting 250 with some consistency. About 220 carry. It was nice when I was finally able to play a round and all my tee shots were playable.
The setup and making sure I use a big shoulder turn has me hitting 250 with some consistency. About 220 carry. It was nice when I was finally able to play a round and all my tee shots were playable.
Posted on 6/21/22 at 7:06 am to PacWilly
Parker Brandt at the U club was fun to work with.
Posted on 6/21/22 at 8:50 am to kfont28
Could be an alignment/ setup issue.
Make sure your shoulders aren't opening up and facing left on set up.
Make sure your shoulders aren't opening up and facing left on set up.
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Posted on 6/21/22 at 9:02 am to kfont28
Put the driver in time out for a while and hit 3 wood. I bet that cuts 3 or 4 stokes per round for you.
Posted on 6/21/22 at 9:08 am to PacWilly
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The pro also strengthened my grip slightly from neutral.
Interesting you mention this. I get a LOT of comments on my grip with the driver. My right hand is very non standard/ strong. Probably overkill strong. My driver is oddly enough the most consistent club in my bag which is unfortunate in a sense.
And I demonstrate the same tendencies as the OP. Over swing the driver and it can turn into a hook. Chop the swing after contact and slice. Makes sense. I think the other thing that affects the hook/slice is timing of shifting that weight to the front foot. If your hands are late/ behind your rotation, you slice. If hands are early, you pull or hook.
Mentally, I try to keep my hands in sync with my belt buckle. Back swing my belt buckle is pointed back away from the ball, at contact, belt buckle is at the ball, and follow through belt buckle should be pointed at the target or close to it.
Posted on 6/21/22 at 9:22 am to Tyga Woods
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Put the driver in time out for a while and hit 3 wood. I bet that cuts 3 or 4 stokes per round for you.
Or get some lessons and learn to hit a driver.
OP a 2 way miss could be a lot of things. Have a professional take a look at it. Also, you may have a shaft that’s not right for you.
Posted on 6/21/22 at 9:39 am to CoachChappy
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Or get some lessons and learn to hit a driver.
Can do both
Posted on 6/21/22 at 10:38 am to PacWilly
I experienced the exact same thing!! only it took me a long time to figure this out on my own..
Posted on 6/21/22 at 11:47 am to fightingtiger62
Chris Burkstaller. Book it! Great guy and teacher.
Posted on 6/21/22 at 1:04 pm to Batman86
I mainly play at the island or uclub so I will get with one of those two.
I know it is an alignment thing but I don’t know enough to diagnose and fix it.
I know it is an alignment thing but I don’t know enough to diagnose and fix it.
Posted on 6/21/22 at 9:12 pm to Batman86
I left him several messages specifically requesting 3 lessons to maybe peak his interest and he never called me back. This happened a few times.
I’d go with Rob Murphy at Copper Mill. His set up and knowledge are great
I’d go with Rob Murphy at Copper Mill. His set up and knowledge are great
Posted on 6/21/22 at 9:30 pm to Creedence
Copper has a teaching pro?
Posted on 6/21/22 at 9:42 pm to CBandits82
He isn’t part of Coppermill. He is in the front and has is own academy. It’s a 2 bay indoor studio. RM Golf Academy is the name of it. It’s on Facebook. He has all the launch monitors, cameras and putting technology. He does fittings as well. My daughter takes lessons from him and really enjoys it.
Posted on 6/21/22 at 11:55 pm to Jamaican23
That’s badass. I’ve been looking for a teacher for my son. I’ll, check it out 
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.Posted on 6/22/22 at 6:58 am to CBandits82
Pelican has a large staff of teachers and will be opening their training facility soon.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 9:39 pm to Jamaican23
Rob is an excellent teacher and player!
Posted on 6/22/22 at 10:17 pm to kfont28
James Leitz is one of the best in the state and is right down the road at Tchefuncta. Highly recommend.
Posted on 6/23/22 at 10:23 am to kfont28
Wow, excellent tips and recommendations for professional help on this post.
Posted on 6/23/22 at 12:07 pm to WhiskeyThrottle
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I think the other thing that affects the hook/slice is timing of shifting that weight to the front foot. If your hands are late/ behind your rotation, you slice. If hands are early, you pull or hook.
Mentally, I try to keep my hands in sync with my belt buckle. Back swing my belt buckle is pointed back away from the ball, at contact, belt buckle is at the ball, and follow through belt buckle should be pointed at the target or close to it.
If you’re thinking about all this during the swing I believe I’ve found your problem.
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