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Another lesson in the books. I almost didn't look like I was having a seizure on video, so there may be hope. It's amazing how different actually shifting your weight forward instead of falling backwards is. 
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What’s your practice schedule look like in between lessons? Some of the swing changes I went through this year seemed like they took forever to click.Another lesson in the books. I almost didn't look like I was having a seizure on video, so there may be hope. It's amazing how different actually shifting your weight forward instead of falling backwards is.
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30 minute simulator sessions with video, and outdoor range until the Minnesota weather turns
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You’ll be primed and ready for December
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With a few lessons done, I'm in the awkward stage of hitting left consistently. Played in 50* rain with strong wind yesterday on a course I've never played and had a ton of fun and only lost two balls.
Going to get a few more rounds in today, hopefully with nicer weather.
I will say, after putting really well lately in shorts and a polo, I putted poorly wearing winter golf gloves and a sweatshirt under rain gear.
Some good approaches from 45-75 yards were wasted when I couldn't drain anything past 6-8 feet.
Going to get a few more rounds in today, hopefully with nicer weather.
I will say, after putting really well lately in shorts and a polo, I putted poorly wearing winter golf gloves and a sweatshirt under rain gear.
Some good approaches from 45-75 yards were wasted when I couldn't drain anything past 6-8 feet.
Not sure how I missed this and really look forward to following you the next couple months!
I agree with preferring a power fade over the two way miss...that's my game now
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Two rounds in the cold and some rain today. Better than yesterday's round, which was cold, raining, AND windy......
Hitting better off the tee, but still some "lefts" just like at my lessons. Lots of good 4w off the tee shots and 45-75yard wedges.
One more round on the way home tomorrow.
Friday's carnage:
This morning:
And this evening:
Overall, I feel like the lessons have me playing more consistent, and I'm optimistic that a few more months of weekly lessons will have me playing the best golf of my life.
Hitting better off the tee, but still some "lefts" just like at my lessons. Lots of good 4w off the tee shots and 45-75yard wedges.
One more round on the way home tomorrow.
Friday's carnage:
This morning:
And this evening:
Overall, I feel like the lessons have me playing more consistent, and I'm optimistic that a few more months of weekly lessons will have me playing the best golf of my life.
I've got a feeling you're gonna be in a really good spot come December. Keep up the grind!
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I'm not sure if 4 rounds this weekend in 50's and raining weather Fri-Sat, and 20mph sustained winds with gusts to 40mph Sunday would be considered "training" for Hideaway conditions in December, but it was fun, and the roller coaster of 101, 90, 92,108 helped with the mental game and staying positive (and warm) while things go pear-shaped.
I can't wait for another lesson tomorrow some range time with the Rhapsodo when it arrives.
I can't wait for another lesson tomorrow some range time with the Rhapsodo when it arrives.
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Lessons seem to be going well. I'm seeing consistent ball flight and having better contact with improved distance without swinging harder. The Rapsodo has been a good catalyst to get me hitting balls "with purpose" instead of just banging range balls mindlessly.
We'll see how things go as the weather changes and outdoor golf becomes something I can do in 2023.........
We'll see how things go as the weather changes and outdoor golf becomes something I can do in 2023.........
Another lesson in the books. I almost didn't look like I was having a seizure on video, so there may be hope. It's amazing how different actually shifting your weight forward instead of falling backwards is.
Like to hear of the progress. And I fully appreciate the weight shift thing. I struggle way too much with getting my weight forward.
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Lesson tonight. I'm interested to see how my time with the Rapsodo translates to the lesson in terms of progress. I liked being able to see my shots on video outside. Being able to see the differences between "good" shots and "my old swing" shots seemed helpful.
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The lesson went well and has me hopeful that December won't resemble my game in the middle of this year's golf league season. I was hitting consistently left still, and the last lesson seemed to be "engrained" if not completely perfected, and the two things added last night had me hitting some nice shots starting just a little right and ending just a little left. Sidespin wasn't an issue, club face closed at impact was, and keeping my R elbow in and cocking my R wrist more helped immensely.
I'm camping with my son's scout troop this weekend, so no real golf on the course until next week.
I still am not a fan of hitting off the mat, but I seem to be getting a lot cleaner contact now, with a lot less "fat mat" shots, and no back or shoulder pain the day after hitting a ton of shots off of a mat.
Two months from today we'll be flying in.
I'm camping with my son's scout troop this weekend, so no real golf on the course until next week.
I still am not a fan of hitting off the mat, but I seem to be getting a lot cleaner contact now, with a lot less "fat mat" shots, and no back or shoulder pain the day after hitting a ton of shots off of a mat.
Two months from today we'll be flying in.
The lesson went well and has me hopeful that December won't resemble my game in the middle of this year's golf league season. I was hitting consistently left still, and the last lesson seemed to be "engrained" if not completely perfected, and the two things added last night had me hitting some nice shots starting just a little right and ending just a little left. Sidespin wasn't an issue, club face closed at impact was, and keeping my R elbow in and cocking my R wrist more helped immensely.
I'm camping with my son's scout troop this weekend, so no real golf on the course until next week.
I still am not a fan of hitting off the mat, but I seem to be getting a lot cleaner contact now, with a lot less "fat mat" shots, and no back or shoulder pain the day after hitting a ton of shots off of a mat.
Two months from today we'll be flying in.
Nice work @goalie one step at a time! Enjoy the process
Get after it buddy.The lesson went well and has me hopeful that December won't resemble my game in the middle of this year's golf league season. I was hitting consistently left still, and the last lesson seemed to be "engrained" if not completely perfected, and the two things added last night had me hitting some nice shots starting just a little right and ending just a little left. Sidespin wasn't an issue, club face closed at impact was, and keeping my R elbow in and cocking my R wrist more helped immensely.
I'm camping with my son's scout troop this weekend, so no real golf on the course until next week.
I still am not a fan of hitting off the mat, but I seem to be getting a lot cleaner contact now, with a lot less "fat mat" shots, and no back or shoulder pain the day after hitting a ton of shots off of a mat.
Two months from today we'll be flying in.
I have faith in your commitment.
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Played a practice round as a single today hitting multiple balls on several holes. Walking was nice in the beautiful weather. The Nitron is still an awesome push cart for a hilly course, and I got in 18 in a tad under 3.5 hours.
The golf itself was interesting, as I'm three lessons deep, and there were many moments/shots where it felt great, and moments where I did roughly half of my new swing, which, coupled with half of my "old" swing, is hook city central. It is taking some getting used to hitting longer, and I flew a few greens or ended up back fringe where long was trouble. My chipping game was dialed in, and putting was solidly mediocre. Made a few long ones, missed a few short ones.
Hopefully it all comes together in time for December.
The golf itself was interesting, as I'm three lessons deep, and there were many moments/shots where it felt great, and moments where I did roughly half of my new swing, which, coupled with half of my "old" swing, is hook city central. It is taking some getting used to hitting longer, and I flew a few greens or ended up back fringe where long was trouble. My chipping game was dialed in, and putting was solidly mediocre. Made a few long ones, missed a few short ones.
Hopefully it all comes together in time for December.
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Great lesson yesterday. Life's been busy with some family medical stuff, and the weather isn't "golf friendly" at the moment, but there's progress.
I'm striking the ball better, and I'm still hooking, but am working on my wrist position and club face to fix that, and there's moments of success.
Plane and path, along with hips and shoulder turn are night and day from when I started.
I'm striking the ball better, and I'm still hooking, but am working on my wrist position and club face to fix that, and there's moments of success.
Plane and path, along with hips and shoulder turn are night and day from when I started.
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It's been colder than %*^@ out the last week. Driving range closed. Unable to do Rapsodo. Practice has basically been swing positions with a mirror and VR golf with my son's Occulus.
I'm at the point where I'm switching gears to grinding out the diet, so at least I look good on video hitting into every puddle on the Dye course. Maybe some club twirl reps as well.
I'm at the point where I'm switching gears to grinding out the diet, so at least I look good on video hitting into every puddle on the Dye course. Maybe some club twirl reps as well.
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I stayed in Mankato last night and holy balls it's cold this morning!It's been colder than %*^@ out the last week. Driving range closed. Unable to do Rapsodo. Practice has basically been swing positions with a mirror and VR golf with my son's Occulus.
I'm at the point where I'm switching gears to grinding out the diet, so at least I look good on video hitting into every puddle on the Dye course. Maybe some club twirl reps as well.