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ViceGolfer
| Favorite team: | LSU |
| Location: | Covington |
| Biography: | PGA Member since 1991 |
| Interests: | Coaching golf, LSU, Saints, Pelicans |
| Occupation: | Golf Professional |
| Number of Posts: | 19 |
| Registered on: | 1/12/2023 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: Annual Masters Rejection Thread
Posted by ViceGolfer on 6/1/23 at 1:36 pm to Lollipop Jones
Just applied....again.
re: Pre Swing Thoughts
Posted by ViceGolfer on 6/1/23 at 1:29 pm to WhiskeyThrottle
All pre-shot thoughts about lie, wind, club selection, shot shape, etc are controlled by the left brain. Actual physical movement is controlled by the right brain. If you are trying to execute a shot while thinking a bunch of thoughts you are in deep trouble. The left brain activity will lock up your athletic movement. The most you should ever have is one thought for the back swing and one for the down swing. Preferably you have one thought only and you keep the target in your mind. Golf is a target sport yet it is the only target sport where we don't look at the target. So, see the target in your mind and keep it there through the swing. Have fun!
re: Launch Monitor/Simulator
Posted by ViceGolfer on 5/24/23 at 4:20 pm to redbullwings
I have a set up from Ernest Sports. US made and veteran owned. Customer service is absolutely off the charts and I just plain like all their equipment. I think it is the best value for the money. Unlimited funds of course there are other ways to go but you can't beat Ernest for the value.
Check them out.
Check them out.
re: Ambidextrous Putting
Posted by ViceGolfer on 5/23/23 at 2:51 pm to Gauxt
Which is your dominant eye? If you don't know look up on line real quick and learn how to know which of your eyes is dominant. 70% are right eye dominant and those are typically right handed golfers. There is an advantage to putt right handed if you are left eye dominant and left handed if you are right eye dominant.
re: Club fitting in South Louisiana for Lefties
Posted by ViceGolfer on 4/21/23 at 8:33 pm to datFNpinto
LINK
I like this place and what they do. Very knowledgeable and professional. Club Champion in Mandeville.
I like this place and what they do. Very knowledgeable and professional. Club Champion in Mandeville.
re: Totally Lost
Posted by ViceGolfer on 3/31/23 at 7:25 pm to RB5
Where are you? Come see me in Covington, LA. I'll play nine holes with you no charge at all and assess your game and tell you what's going on. Over 30 years PGA member, golf teacher/coach. I want you to have fun again! email me...scott@scottvicegolf.com
re: Oversized grips, anyone tried them?
Posted by ViceGolfer on 2/15/23 at 4:32 pm to Cool Hand Luke
In my opinion grip fitting is the most neglected part of the fitting process but it's one of the most important as it's the only thing that your hands actually touch. Most gloves sizes sold in stores are XXL, XL, large and medium large but most people use a standard grip which is way to small. I wear a large glove and use oversized or jumbo grips and recommend that almost all my students go to a larger grip size. Tension is the biggest enemy in golf and when the grip is too small you naturally have to squeeze tighter to hold it producing tension in the hands and forearms. When you fill your hand so that your muscles relax, you have less tension. You never get the full athletic potential out of a muscle if it is tense. I personally believe, when in doubt, go bigger.
re: Tips on finding individual irons
Posted by ViceGolfer on 2/2/23 at 4:53 pm to TigerBait0129
Wait a few weeks and go back to the course where you lost it or give them a call then. Sometimes people pick it up and throw it in their bag and then forget they have it. Next time they play they see it and bring it back to the course. I have worked at six courses and this happens sometimes.
Also, www.3balls.com has been my go to for individual clubs.
Also, www.3balls.com has been my go to for individual clubs.
re: PGA Show - Orlando
Posted by ViceGolfer on 1/31/23 at 6:14 pm to OchoDedos
Actually, Rick said the Demo Day was not what it used to be and he could see the Demo Day going away because everyone in the convention center has simulators. I disagree with that however as the Demo Day is open to the public and it was jammed in the afternoon after he left.
The show itself was a huge success and it's definitely not going away. TayorMade was on the only major club company not there and no one knows for sure why that is.
The show itself was a huge success and it's definitely not going away. TayorMade was on the only major club company not there and no one knows for sure why that is.
re: PGA Show - Orlando
Posted by ViceGolfer on 1/29/23 at 2:44 pm to BallChamp00
I was not at the dinner but I was at the meeting. Where are you located? Find me on pga.org. Vice is the clue.
re: PGA Show - Orlando
Posted by ViceGolfer on 1/29/23 at 1:18 pm to BallChamp00
Yes sir. I played in the 6 pro scramble at Diamondhead a couple of months ago. Will play mostly in senior events as I am in the category.
re: PGA Show - Orlando
Posted by ViceGolfer on 1/28/23 at 3:25 pm to bopper50
There were quite a few shaft companies. There are so many and it's hard to separate the quality. In shafts I typically like the more tried and true companies that have been at it a long time. Your fitter should know which one to recommend and which one fits best for your optimum ball flight. Great choice on the Rossie. I really liked that putter. As far as shoes, Ecco has become my favorite. I have three pair and about to order their brand new BIOM C4. The BIOM system brings the support for the shoe around the heel unlike anything I have seen. When I'm on the course the last thing I want is an uncomfortable shoe. The Ecco are tops for me. You ever realize that you only touch two things in the golf swing? Your feet touch the ground and your hands touch the grip. You get those two things figured out and you are 90% toward a good result.
re: PGA Show - Orlando
Posted by ViceGolfer on 1/27/23 at 7:26 pm to CoachChappy
Hey Coach. The show did have quite a few DTC companies but as you would suspect I would guess 80% were companies that were more b2b. As for as LIV v PGA, I heard almost zero conversation about LIV, which is predictable since this is a PGA Show. New buzz words? Can't really say as anything stood out. The most surprising thing to me was the Pickleball vendors. There was a Pickleball court set up with play on it almost constantly and five or six equipment vendors. I guess Pickleball is really hot at country clubs and it's being added to the activities for members.
My favorite new item was a swing training aid called Arm Alarm by WhyGolf. Check it out. I will be putting it to use first thing this week. www.whygolf.com
My favorite new item was a swing training aid called Arm Alarm by WhyGolf. Check it out. I will be putting it to use first thing this week. www.whygolf.com
re: PGA Show - Orlando
Posted by ViceGolfer on 1/27/23 at 7:15 pm to bopper50
Hey bopper50. I'm back from the PGA Show with that report I promised. First of all, what an event! Coaching/Teaching Summit, 800 vendors, more foreign languages than you could imagine. Truly a world wide event. Saw a bunch of celebs. Annika, Lexi Thompson, Blair O'Neal, Brad Faxon and others. Shook hands with my man Rick Shiels. I stayed in a nine bedroom house with 8 other pros. We talked all things golf late into the night. Chris Mayson was with us a couple of nights. (He teaches about 20 tour players in England, LPGA, PGA and European) Super sharp guy.
So for the review on Paradym and Aerojet. I could list all the technical specs but you can read that online. The bottom line is all the major manufacturers are making great products with hardly any discernable differences. What's the difference between a Lincoln and a Cadillac? They are both fine luxury cars. There are no secrets in the golf world anymore. Really, the Paradym and Aerojet and both more than adequate so it comes down to which one catches your eye and what combination of head and shaft gives you the numbers you are looking for. Personally, my top four drivers were the Paradym, Aerojet, Ping G430 and the Titleist TSr Series, particularly the TSr3 for me.
That Rossie Tri Hot putter is spot on like so many of the Odyssey line up. I'm a big fan of face balanced putters and the Rossie has a great look to it and easy to line up. Definitely recommend it. Hope this helps.
So for the review on Paradym and Aerojet. I could list all the technical specs but you can read that online. The bottom line is all the major manufacturers are making great products with hardly any discernable differences. What's the difference between a Lincoln and a Cadillac? They are both fine luxury cars. There are no secrets in the golf world anymore. Really, the Paradym and Aerojet and both more than adequate so it comes down to which one catches your eye and what combination of head and shaft gives you the numbers you are looking for. Personally, my top four drivers were the Paradym, Aerojet, Ping G430 and the Titleist TSr Series, particularly the TSr3 for me.
That Rossie Tri Hot putter is spot on like so many of the Odyssey line up. I'm a big fan of face balanced putters and the Rossie has a great look to it and easy to line up. Definitely recommend it. Hope this helps.
re: Cutting driver shaft
Posted by ViceGolfer on 1/21/23 at 5:21 pm to Britlab
Remember that anytime you cut a shaft you make it a little stiffer and the swing weight gets a little lighter. But shorter typically means better contact. I recommend keeping it like it is and then just grip down an inch for a few rounds and see if anything changes. Also, swing with the same tempo as you do when swinging with your favorite club. Most people grip tighter, increase tension and swing harder with a driver. Smoother and center face contact is where it’s at. I see it every day.
re: PGA Show - Orlando
Posted by ViceGolfer on 1/19/23 at 7:10 pm to mikedatyger
mikedatyger, how can we connect directly without broadcasting our info here on this forum? I just might be able to get you in.
re: PGA Show - Orlando
Posted by ViceGolfer on 1/19/23 at 7:06 pm to bopper50
I will give you a report on all these.
re: Walking shoes
Posted by ViceGolfer on 1/18/23 at 8:51 pm to 4Skintiger
Love my Ecco shoes. I have three pair and they are extremely comfortable.
PGA Show - Orlando
Posted by ViceGolfer on 1/18/23 at 8:48 pm
I'm new to Tiger Droppings so greetings fellow golfers.
I've been in or around the golf business since 1988 and a PGA member for 32 years. I'm headed to the largest golf show in the world this weekend...The PGA Show in Orlando. I will be saturated in all things golf for a week. If any of you want a non-biased review or opinion on any new equipment just let me know what you are interested in and I'll check it out for you. The demo and fitting day is Tuesday and then the show is the rest of the week. I certainly don't know everything but after 35 years I do know a lot, especially about coaching and teaching.
Feel free to use me. I love helping golfers.
Fairways and Greens,
ViceGolfer
I've been in or around the golf business since 1988 and a PGA member for 32 years. I'm headed to the largest golf show in the world this weekend...The PGA Show in Orlando. I will be saturated in all things golf for a week. If any of you want a non-biased review or opinion on any new equipment just let me know what you are interested in and I'll check it out for you. The demo and fitting day is Tuesday and then the show is the rest of the week. I certainly don't know everything but after 35 years I do know a lot, especially about coaching and teaching.
Feel free to use me. I love helping golfers.
Fairways and Greens,
ViceGolfer
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