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DoctaFun posted:I would hesitate to tell someone who just broke 100 for the first time a couple rounds ago that they need to practice hitting draws, fades and straight shots at different trajectories while on the range. Effective practice? Build confidence by not being able to hit a draw or a fade or a high or a low shot. You'll feel great heading to the first tee after hitting 6 out of 50 balls even remotely close to how you wanted to. I think it's more beneficial to think of it as experimentation than it is to think of it as learning fades and draws and shot shape. It's more, "when I make a swing that feels like this, it results in this happening. Hey I bet if I need to do that on purpose on the golf course, I can do it!" I'm just throwing it out there as an option of how to gradually learn. I know for my engineery type brain it helps to think of it as experimentation and gathering of evidence.
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Hey guys, I'm the once every 3 years golfer and poster in this thread! I've recently moved and cut way, way down on how many hours I work and I'm looking to once again get back into golf. I already have some lessons scheduled, so I'm here for advice on drivers. What driver would you guys recommend for $130 or less? Rockbottomgolf has quite a few so any help is appreciated. I'll buy from anywhere, doesn't have to be there, but I figured that would be my best bet. I'm looking for something mostly forgiving and I'm obviously fine getting a model a year or 2 out of date. Also, when looking through this thread I saw a website mentioned, I cannot remember nor find it now, that I think had lessons/drills for practicing. It was a pay membership. Does anyone know what I'm talking about and have any opinions on it? Thanks!
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Essential posted:
Might be Golf Scrimmages.
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minstrels posted:Might be Golf Scrimmages. That's it, thanks! Any used it and have an opinion/review?
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Aug 17, 2015 23:08
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Essential posted:That's it, thanks!
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Aug 17, 2015 23:16
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Josh Lyman posted:If you're going to use internet instruction, at least get it for free on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/user/meandmygolf The guys over at Me and My Golf have some good drills and lessons up.
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EnsGDT posted:http://www.youtube.com/user/meandmygolf Excellent, thank you! It looks like the drivers in my price range on rockbottomgolf are all weird flex and/or loft. I do see that the TaylorMade JetSpeed driver is on sale at various places for $129.99, so I'm researching that one now, if anyone has used it. VVVV Awesome, thanks for that info. I'll wait until that one hits the sales rack then. I've been waiting long enough, a few more months won't kill me. VVVV Essential fucked around with this message at 00:30 on Aug 18, 2015 |
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Just wait for the non-adjustable Aeroburners to hit sales racks instead since it's apparently a major upgrade over the lower launching Jetspeed - according to the goons I play with that have them. Also, run from the SLDR's - there is a reason they have been on sale for 2 years - they are unhittable and even lower launching and have a tiny sweet spot. DJ plays an Aeroburner. Keyser_Soze fucked around with this message at 02:12 on Aug 18, 2015 |
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Essential posted:I've recently moved and cut way, way down on how many hours I work and I'm looking to once again get back into golf. I already have some lessons scheduled, so I'm here for advice on drivers. What driver would you guys recommend for $130 or less? Rockbottomgolf has quite a few so any help is appreciated. I'll buy from anywhere, doesn't have to be there, but I figured that would be my best bet. For reference, my first round in 2 years was in May this year and before May I have never broken 124. My last round was an even 100 (1 mulligan). I never took golf seriously before June of this year. Anyone have advice on getting individual Ping G20 Irons? My set starts at the 7 iron and I want a 5 and 6. I can only get one replacement from ping (78 shipped). I keep checking ebay. My friend said maybe I could look at getting even easier to hit 5 and 6 irons from another set. Based on ebay I am going to guess it is going to cost 120ish to get a 5 and 6 iron shipped which seems like a lot since I only paid 120 for 7-UW. I also have a G25 5 hybrid. Should I think about just getting a G20 6 iron? It is hard to pay 65% of what I paid for my entire set for 1 club.
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Essential posted:Excellent, thank you! Go check the bargain bin at your local golf shop, swing everything you can get your hands on in the 10-11° range (more loft if you swing slowly, I have no idea how fast you swing haha) and see which driver you get the most consistent, center of the clubface contact with, and what weight and flex just feels the best to swing. Then bring that to the lessons and work on your swing. Then go get fit and join the addiction  Basically, think of it like the magic wand shop in Harry Potter. When you find the right swing weight and over all weight, something will click. Edit: Also, for MY game, this is what I've been working on the most recently. Really clearing the left shoulder up and back, without mushing it forward, and without clipping that imaginary line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpi2dM4hg9Q EnsGDT fucked around with this message at 00:49 on Aug 18, 2015 |
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Ribsauce posted:...Ping K15... EnsGDT posted:Go check the bargain bin at your local golf shop, swing everything you can get your hands on in the 10-11° range (more loft if you swing slowly, I have no idea how fast you swing haha) and see which driver you get the most consistent, center of the clubface contact with, and what weight and flex just feels the best to swing. Thanks guys, really appreciate the help. I stopped in the course that is just around the corner from me for the first time and the guy was super nice and helpful. I'm going back this week to hit a few drivers and see what fits me. Part of the problem is I have money burning a hole in my pocket, but I just can't justify spending a lot on a new driver. I do not want to be the guy that shows up with $4000 in equipment and shanks a drive 200 yards on the first tee. I really feel like I want to earn the right (so to say) of purchasing good, expensive equipment, rather than the other way around. VVVV Roseville, CA. I'm definitely open to suggestions on who to go to. VVVV EnsGDT posted:http://pasadenaclubfitter.com/ Got it, thanks! Keyser S0ze posted:If yer in Roseville go down to Haggin Oaks and test a zillion drivers outdoors.....don't waste your time indoors at Golf Galaxy. Great, thanks! I was just on their website earlier today! Essential fucked around with this message at 02:20 on Aug 18, 2015 |
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Essential posted:Thanks guys, really appreciate the help. I stopped in the course that is just around the corner from me for the first time and the guy was super nice and helpful. I'm going back this week to hit a few drivers and see what fits me. Where do you live? I can ask my fitter if he has any recommendations near you, if you'd like. Essential posted:VVVV Roseville, CA. I'm definitely open to suggestions on who to go to. VVVV Oh, well hell, I'm in LA so Bob will definitely know someone. http://pasadenaclubfitter.com/ That's my guy, you can honestly just email him if you wanna haha EnsGDT fucked around with this message at 01:45 on Aug 18, 2015 |
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If yer in Roseville go down to Haggin Oaks and test a zillion drivers outdoors.....don't waste your time indoors at Golf Galaxy.
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Essential posted:Thanks guys, really appreciate the help. I stopped in the course that is just around the corner from me for the first time and the guy was super nice and helpful. I'm going back this week to hit a few drivers and see what fits me. Don't worry, if you shank it the ball won't go 200 yards.
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Managed to sneak in 9 holes yesterday arvo. Experimenting with my Driver and I thought to myself, if I can confidently hit a 2 iron why the hell don't I just use that same swing with the driver? Managed to hit 3 or 4 drives ~280meters with a little draw, just like my 2i. There's hope for me yet!
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Shrapnig posted:Don't worry, if you shank it the ball won't go 200 yards. Hah, true. What I really meant was slicing it across 3 fairways.
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I finally got around to videoing my driver swing and fear that I maybe made a mistake. My driving is the strongest part of my game on most days, but looking at the video I see a few things that are not good. It makes me want to "fix" my swing but I bet if I attempt that, it'll just end up loving it all up and being worse off than I am now. There's like 2 months left in the golf season here, I'm hoping I can make it that long without changing anything too drastically.
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God I fucking love Diablo 3 gold, it even paid for this shitty title
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Check out my new putter! This replaces a .25c Ram putter that my brother in law gave me.    I really like the feel of this one and I do like the grip so far. It's not the super fatty, it's the 3.0 size.
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Man..that is shiny haha Very nice!
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EnsGDT posted:Man..that is shiny haha Thanks! Well, it's only been used on the carpet in my house...sinking putts across the living room to win the Masters  I found out the course right around the corner from me has lights on the driving range and putting green until 10pm, so I really have no excuse now.
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Essential posted:I found out the course right around the corner from me has lights on the driving range and putting green until 10pm, so I really have no excuse now. Haha yeah mines open until midnight in the summer. I may or may not be there right now...
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Nice putter Essential. I've got the same grip!
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Halo14 posted:Nice putter Essential. I've got the same grip! Thanks! So far I really like the grip. I obviously haven't had a chance to really test it out, but it does feel really good. It was nice that it came with it as well and I didn't have to buy it separately.
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Tiger is actually playing like Tiger Woods today at Wyndham.
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mattfl posted:Tiger is actually playing like Tiger Woods today at Wyndham. It will last until Saturday and then he will fall apart.
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Furnaceface posted:It will last until Saturday and then he will fall apart. Nah, he'll have a decent finish but probably get overrun by a no-name birdie machine. This course is easy, plus it's almost a win-win for him. If he wins, he gets into the playoffs. If not, he gets to take time off and practice before doing some very lucrative overseas things. I know he says he only tees it up if he believes he can win, but he can't be a favorite if he's never played here before. I'm looking for a relaxed tournament week from him, maybe a backdoor top 10. I have him on my fantasy team, so I'd like to see a victory, but we'll see.
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We're going Sunday. I've never gone to a tournament. I hope Tiger is near the lead mostly because I feel like the atmosphere will be a lot more exciting.
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Ribsauce posted:We're going Sunday. I've never gone to a tournament. I hope Tiger is near the lead mostly because I feel like the atmosphere will be a lot more exciting. The Wyndham is always pretty fun crowd wise, it's been sometime since I went though, Greensboro is like an hour and half from me so it's not really worth the drive. I like going a mile down the road and jumping on a bus to go to the Wells Fargo.
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Josh Lyman posted:Holy poo poo Tiger And Davis Love III, what is it, 1997?
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For the longest time, I've hated the shaft in my 3 wood, a RIP Alpha 80X. It always felt dead to me. I was planning on reshafting it, but my friend hit it so well that he bought it. I was budgeting about $50 for the reshaft, and I was able to order a replacement for $50 than he paid me.  New(ish) 3 wood is Titleist 915F 15* w/Aldila Rogue Black 80X. I ordered it with a lighter sole weight to swap with my driver since I plan on extending my driver 1/2".
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thebushcommander posted:The Wyndham is always pretty fun crowd wise, it's been sometime since I went though, Greensboro is like an hour and half from me so it's not really worth the drive. I like going a mile down the road and jumping on a bus to go to the Wells Fargo. I'm in Raleigh so it is the same distance. I am debated going solo tomorrow since Tiger is in the lead and it is gonna be bananas but I am gonna stick to the Sunday plan. I hope he is still in contention after tomorrow.
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EnsGDT posted:And Davis Love III, what is it, 1997? All we need is David Duval... and now I made myself sad. 
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Furnaceface posted:All we need is David Duval... and now I made myself sad. And my personal favorite, Fred Couples
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Prediction: Tiger beats Davis Love III in a playoff, and never wins again.
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Holy shat it is packed around Tiger. Assuming he holds his position (big assumption I know), I am going to follow some other people until the leaders are on the last 4 or 5 holes. It might be like my own private tournament. Hell, there might not even be a cameraman anywhere else. I might be going by myself, which I think might be kind of awesome actually. Both the guys I was going to go with might have to bail. Has anyone gone to one of these things solo? Is it still fun? The announcers were saying these are the fastest Bermuda greens in a while. I played in NC yesterday and the greens were like concrete. You could drop the ball out of an airplane and not make a mark on them. edit WTF why is there a 30 minute coverage gap? Is there some stupid legal reason the Golf Network can't just roll into CBS? Ribsauce fucked around with this message at 19:40 on Aug 22, 2015 |
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I cant believe Tiger managed to get par out of that mess
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The Glumslinger posted:I cant believe Tiger managed to get par out of that mess If he ends up winning its because of that putt.
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I loved a stat they put up earlier. Woods - 79 career wins Hoge - 79 career PGA TOUR rounds
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That 3 putt bogey on the last to ruin a clean scorecard might actually be a net-positive, or at least a wash. Isn't it better that Tiger has to chase down the lead from only a couple of strokes back? Not considering the solo 2nd and other things that have to fall in to place to get him in the Barclays, it's a win or go home. Do or die. He'll have to be confident in his plan. Being one of the finest tacticians the game has ever seen, he won't be pulling driver on every single hole. His goal is pretty simple, and I think he'd rather be chasing a lead than having to protect it. A different set of nerves in his position, but it's been years since he's had to deal with protecting a lead on Sunday. Also, Gore and Blixt each shot 62 today. I'm betting neither of them shoot anything remotely close to that blistering number tomorrow. Couple that with having to see Tiger in front of them, watching every good shot and every good putt fall, having to wait for his galleries to move with him, having to listen to their roars when he begins his charge up the leaderboard. I want to believe.
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