Recent content by madsquopper

Any helpful observations appreciated. 67 y/o, flexibility is my main issue preventing length. Know my swing is compact/short and my instructor is having me work with what I've got and having me concentrate on improving lag and not coming over the top. Asking me to keep right elbow close to hip...

After I walked up to my chip, I saw this. Unfortunately it was a sidehill lie so I couldn't use the shadow as a putting guide. Did make the par putt.

Got fitted for a Taylormade DuPage putter last winter and love it. However, it started developing rust spots pretty soon afterward despite my being careful to keep it dry, and Taylormade generously sent me a replacement (I'll return the old one). The putters were identical except for the fact...

So I'm struggling along at a 21HCP trying to improve further (this year have shaved about 5 strokes off my average). Have taken lessons and get in a decent amount of practice, and my main issue is too many chunks or thins (mostly chunks). Mostly from fairway woods down to mid-irons, then with...

Thanks to everyone for all the helpful advice. Main thing I'm trying to do with my swing is make more complete turns with the upper torso (my flexibility isn't the best), and try to do the swing as an entire "unit" as opposed to getting too much arm motion and trying to whack at the ball. Also...

Definitely play from an appropriate tee box as I'm not a long hitter as a senior. Am very happy to have a drive go 200 yds. I believe my course management is decent, been tracking my rounds to see if there's a trend where I'm losing strokes. Doesn't seem to be one particular type of shot, as I...

Been stuck in the mid nineties for almost a year with only one 89 so far. Took a set of lessons with an excellent instructor 1 to 2 months ago that definitely helped as long as can implement the changes, some of which were fairly different than my old swing. Main thing I'd like to do is develop...

I finally did it, but what a wild ride. Was doing OK until a huge blowup on hole 13, at which point I figured I was done. But my last 5 holes went par, par, par, bogey, and then a final par needing a 10 foot putt, so I squeaked in with an 89.

Can't believe it. Got my first ever hole in one today after trying (and failing) all season to break 90 (I restarted golf after almost a 50 year layoff once I retired). 135 yard par 3, 6 iron. I knew I hit it well but didn't get to see it go into the cup as it was a blind shot due to a small...

Retired a couple of months ago and spent last winter getting ready to take up golf (again, played all the time before going off to college and could shoot in the mid 80's back then). Got fitted and am starting out with a basic Strata Plus 16 set for now, although already don't like the driver...