I should probably pull the driver less, but it's the funnest club to hit. I think I could score a little better by pulling the driver less, but not if I keep it out of the bag entirely. I hit my driver about 70 yards farther than my 19* hybrid. That's the difference between and easy gap wedge in vs a solid 5 iron into a green, or 3 shots vs 2 on a par 5.Anyone tinkered w leaving the driver out of the bag? Most courses I play are of the 6-6300 yard variety. I broke the shaft of my driver when i lost grip a couple weeks back and havent had time to reshaft it yet. Ive been teeing up either a 19 or 22 degree hybrid (210-235) range for me) and my scores have lowered dramatically. Was shooting 92-95s and im now down around 87-88.
I think for me there may be something to repeating one swing all round versus the longer and more challenging driver swing. Going to stay with this setup for a bit. Anyone else ditched the big boy and gone small?
This is true until you get to a certain skill level, then driver becomes pretty boring. As a single digit handicap, hitting wedges becomes the most fun because those are your scoring clubs. When you can start to hit your wedges multiple distances and trajectories with multiple ways to spin the ball, it becomes a lot of fun. You just cant' do that stuff with the driver.I should probably pull the driver less, but it's the funnest club to hit.
There's not really an easy way to hit a draw with a driver. There are techniques, of course, but I wouldn't call them easy. The basic technique for any cut or draw is to aim your body where you want the ball to start and aim your clubface where you want the ball to end. So for a cut, you aim left and point your clubface right. For a draw you aim right and point your clubface left.Is there an easy way to hit a draw with the diver? When I want to cut it I just open the face a little. Does closing the face work the same way?
You can close it slightly, play it back in your stance by an inch or so and close the stance just a bit. The methods Flawless mentioned take some elite level of feel at release and most don't have that. I'd practice with ball position and closing the stance some and those should get the drive drawing. It will be a lower ball flight due to the position.That's a good point. Even at my skill level wedges are fun. I wasn't really thinking about wedges in this case though. I don't think I've ever used one off the tee on a four or five. I meant that the driver is much more fun than everything 7 iron and longer.
Is there an easy way to hit a draw with the diver? When I want to cut it I just open the face a little. Does closing the face work the same way?
That's absolutely false. This is the best way to control your swing - changing stance, club face and setup to an awkward position that you're not used to is a lot more difficult to adjust to and, as jerca mentioned, can turn ugly quickly.You can close it slightly, play it back in your stance by an inch or so and close the stance just a bit. The methods Flawless mentioned take some elite level of feel at release and most don't have that. I'd practice with ball position and closing the stance some and those should get the drive drawing. It will be a lower ball flight due to the position.
You don't have to be so aggressive. Not all golfers are the same. I think we're talking about apples and oranges. In your situation, its a method that I would recommend to someone playing frequent golf, with time to practice, and doing so in the single digits. But honestly, how often do you think someone that is about a 15 handicap steps on the tee and needs to manipulate his drive right to left? For that guy, who doesn't have the time to practice or doesn't play enough golf to have your level of feel, I'd go with the adjustments to ball location and cheat the feet to improve the chances of inside/out.That's absolutely false. This is the best way to control your swing - changing stance, club face and setup to an awkward position that you're not used to is a lot more difficult to adjust to and, as jerca mentioned, can turn ugly quickly.
I could teach someone to hit any trajectory with any spin in 30 mins with the method I mentioned, all without having to change ball position, stance, hand position, face angle, blah blah blah.
You don't have to be so aggressive. Not all golfers are the same. I think we're talking about apples and oranges. In your situation, its a method that I would recommend to someone playing frequent golf, with time to practice, and doing so in the single digits. But honestly, how often do you think someone that is about a 15 handicap steps on the tee and needs to manipulate his drive right to left? For that guy, who doesn't have the time to practice or doesn't play enough golf to have your level of feel, I'd go with the adjustments to ball location and cheat the feet to improve the chances of inside/out.
I'll admit I don't know Phragle's level of golf nor did I do a proper investigation to figure it out. I was answering an "easy way to hit a draw" question. I can hit a draw my way with one swing. I've got to go to the range to learn how to do it your way. So I guess its golf semantics.
And whether you realize it or not, the release point for you probably incorporates some openness or closedness at impact and you're good enough to feel what you need to do. I doubt very seriously your hips aren't accommodating that release to some degree, but I don't know your swing.
Yeah. I think you're both being helpful. I asked for an easy way because I'm not that good. I score around 90 right now and one of the best parts of my game is my ability to hit a reasonably consistent cut or slice with my driver. I'd like to add right to left to my arsenal. It's a shape I need for a lot of the courses I play right now. I want the ability to drive around the 20-30 degree corner that's 150-200 yards away.My post was not meant to be aggressive, apologies if it came off that way.
The "absolutely false" got my attention. Apologies back if I was a bit sensitive.My post was not meant to be aggressive, apologies if it came off that way.
I'm thinking about it for sure.anyone picking up some Nike clubs?.....Dick's has drivers heavily discounted
The capybaras can grow up to 150 lbs. Think about being mid back swing and the rodent thing from Princess Bride pops out of the bushes.Rio de Janeiro: If Zika-spreading mosquitos sound like the deadliest bite at Rio, look out for the crocodile-like caimans on the Olympic golf course.
Beware also of the capybaras rodents, monkeys, three-toed sloths, burrowing owls and the occasional boa constrictor.
Rodents of unusual size? I don't think they exist.The Olympic guys might want to think twice when they go look for a ball in the woods...
The capybaras can grow up to 150 lbs. Think about being mid back swing and the rodent thing from Princess Bride pops out of the bushes.
http://sports.ndtv.com/olympics-2016/news/261445-rio-olympics-crocodiles-sloths-call-the-shots-at-golf-course
I just go with the fact that I am probably the only golfer on the course * playing Vices.I just took delivery of my second order of them (5 dozen). They're a good ball as far as I can tell and I get to imprint my goofy toucan image on them essentially for free. No worries about whose ball that is when a toucan is smiling back at you.
I play the Neon and yes, theyre fantastic. Don't remember if it was posted in that thread or not, but they have the stats on hem vs ProV and they are almost identical when used by a bot.I bought that vice balls that were disucssed in here last season I believe. Picked up 5 dozen of the pro plus. Great ball. Played a local 9 hole course the other day w them. Every single iron shot that hit the green stopped and rolled back. All my 52 and 56 degree chip shots checked up. Ball wasnt quite as long off tee but a little longer w my irons. Absolute steal for 25/doz
I'll be living in the city for at least the next year, but I'm really interested in trying to join a club next year. Unfortunately there's not much that's feasible for people in the city, but Spring Valley was one I had considered. I've also gotten good reviews from people and every time I play Brookmeadow I look at it longingly. Can you expand on what you like about it, what benefits come with membership, etc? If it's easier to PM, then no worries. Does anyone else have club recommendations in the greater Boston/Metrowest area?A few golf thoughts:
For the locals - I posted early this year about joining spring valley in Sharon. I ended up doing so, and the course was fabulous. Every guest I brought this year was blown away by it. Anyone interested in info, message here or PM.