Have a few lessons mate, slicing is horrible and this is pretty much the only way to get rid of it as the pro can explain to you why it is happening, its different for each person. I.e i slice atm but i will proberly swing different to you so my advice would be pointless.
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Have a few lessons mate, slicing is horrible and this is pretty much the only way to get rid of it as the pro can explain to you why it is happening, its different for each person. I.e i slice atm but i will proberly swing different to you so my advice would be pointless.
Soldato
The Titleist ProV1's you see with PRACTICE stamped on the side are the 2008 (or maybe 2007?) ProV1 that was subject to a big law suit in the US, basically Titleist had been accused of using someone else's ball technology, they lost the case and all the 2008 balls were deemed non-playable by the USPGA, it didn't affect balls in the UK as the american law statute wasn't applicable over here. Titleist then took the stance of marking those balls with practice. They are still valid for play in club competitions over here, but not for Pro events.
Just make sure what you are buying are 'new' practice balls and not practice grade 'recycled' or 'lake' balls.
The latter are complete garbage and you couldn't use them on a course, whereas the former (normally about £20 for a dozen) are brand new (2007 model) balls with PRACTICE stamped on them.
The latter are complete garbage and you couldn't use them on a course, whereas the former (normally about £20 for a dozen) are brand new (2007 model) balls with PRACTICE stamped on them.
Had my first round out on a full size course yesterday since taking this back up, had a not bad round, think I hit out a 108, which, considering in the past 10 years I've played nothing except a lot of driving range sessions and a par 3 course a few weeks ago, I was quite content with that!
Still having MASSIVE issues with slicing my drives, each one goes straight for about 100 yards, then deviates 45, sometimes even 90 degrees right, one went so far right that it sailed onto the A46! (Sorry!)
Aside from that, my fairway play is improving, just need to get my connections down a bit more and get my drives straighter, then I think I'm in a position where I just need to refine my shots, rather than having anythign glaringly terrible!
How much is a good price to pay for a lesson? Have a guy giving lessons down at the local driving range, not sur eon his prices but will call and check, really need to eliminate the slice from my drives as it is making it impossible to use the driver and having to use the 17 degree utility, which is still giving me a nice 220 off the tee, but I can't skip using the big guy forever.
Still having MASSIVE issues with slicing my drives, each one goes straight for about 100 yards, then deviates 45, sometimes even 90 degrees right, one went so far right that it sailed onto the A46! (Sorry!)
Aside from that, my fairway play is improving, just need to get my connections down a bit more and get my drives straighter, then I think I'm in a position where I just need to refine my shots, rather than having anythign glaringly terrible!
How much is a good price to pay for a lesson? Have a guy giving lessons down at the local driving range, not sur eon his prices but will call and check, really need to eliminate the slice from my drives as it is making it impossible to use the driver and having to use the 17 degree utility, which is still giving me a nice 220 off the tee, but I can't skip using the big guy forever.
Soldato
£60 for 4 lessons around my way.
Soldato
Wooooo. Just had a try of the new Ping i15 driver, what a great club. Wasn't too keen on the shaft choices, but it looks really nice, was workable to produce either a fade or draw (though i really had to concentrate to produce a fade, something i don't have to do with my current driver). Tried it in all the lofts, but really preferred the 8 degree. Just need to wait for the driving range to get them in with a better range of shafts than the standard Ping ones.
Hey TimBrad where abouts do you play? I've got a comp on friday with work at Branston country club in burton upon trent. Played there a few months ago and won closest the pin in 2 on the 18th.
Am also playing at Enderby tomorrow with a mate just to have a practice
Am also playing at Enderby tomorrow with a mate just to have a practice
'ello mate, the last game I played was up at Six Hills near Loughborough, not played many rounds as of late as I'm coming back to Golf, just that and the Par 3 Loughborough course, spend all my range time down at the Snibston Discovery Park range, going to call them tomorrow morning as I really need some literal advice on what I'm doing wrong, actually, below is a video of a few swings of mine from the range last weekend, took them in the hope that someone might see straight off what I'm doing wrong!
First 2 are with the Ben Sayers Hybrid, which, I usually hit pretty straight, 3rd shot is with the new Golden Bear HT 100 which is bending out to the right at a massive rate of knots most times
First 2 are with the Ben Sayers Hybrid, which, I usually hit pretty straight, 3rd shot is with the new Golden Bear HT 100 which is bending out to the right at a massive rate of knots most times
With a driver, yes, about 60% of the time
Things i spotted quite easy.
#1) In your intial set up your shoulders are set open, try squaring your shoulders at address (i.e closing them), this will improve your alignment.
#2) Your backswing looks ok but its on the way down it looks a bit iffy, there's no transformation of weight going forward and hence you sit on the back foot and really open your body up leaving it wide open for a slice. Try shortening your backswing and focus on turning your hips rather than swaying them. Once you get your weight going forward its easier to get more control and accuracy with the bigger clubs.
#3) Take more time on your set up. Try get into a rythym with your shorts. Set your grip, place the club behind the ball and set your feet (getting the ball positioning correct). Getting a stable set up is the key.
If you want anymore help let me know and il have a think. I got used to spotting mistakes when my dad and uncle were learning.
Soldato
Cant realy tell if it is happening, but your right hand looks awfully 'round the back' of the grip, this won't allow your right hand to rotate easily over and will leave the club face 'open' at contact with the ball. You should be able to see about 1.5 to 2 knuckles of each hand when you look down at the club at address.
Your setup seems a little suspect, try standing a little closer to the ball (your hands seem a mile away from your body); which will force you to be a little taller with more knee flex (to achive this stick your bum out a little).
Square your shoulders up as suggested by pull, to tell just how far your shoulders are out set up to the ball then place your club onto your shoulders and you'll probably see it aiming around 10-15 degress left, leaving you wide open for that slice of yours.
Not sure about your grip as i can't really see it too well.
Keep plugging away and you'll see the benefits and it all becomes worth it mate
Square your shoulders up as suggested by pull, to tell just how far your shoulders are out set up to the ball then place your club onto your shoulders and you'll probably see it aiming around 10-15 degress left, leaving you wide open for that slice of yours.
Not sure about your grip as i can't really see it too well.
Keep plugging away and you'll see the benefits and it all becomes worth it mate
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Can anyone recommend a driver for -£50?
Just recently got back into golf and have been going to the range to practice. Looking for a decent driver that's fairly forgiving as I have't played in years, so pretty much beginner's level.
Would getting a second hand driver (i.e. off an auction site) be better value for money?
I've also read that the Callaway Big Bertha's are quite forgiving and fairly easy to get a grip of. Is this ok or are there any others I should take into consideration?
Thanks!
Just recently got back into golf and have been going to the range to practice. Looking for a decent driver that's fairly forgiving as I have't played in years, so pretty much beginner's level.
Would getting a second hand driver (i.e. off an auction site) be better value for money?
I've also read that the Callaway Big Bertha's are quite forgiving and fairly easy to get a grip of. Is this ok or are there any others I should take into consideration?
Thanks!