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Absolutely. I’ve shortened the shaft by .5”.
I often leave my face open so my miss is right. Lifting up 1deg and shortening the shaft slightly has helped massively
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I often leave my face open so my miss is right. Lifting up 1deg and shortening the shaft slightly has helped massively
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I currently have the Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero model in my bag, so the Paradym Triple Diamond is the one that interests me - might have to try and get a fitting somewhere when I am healthy again
Never been a fan of the TM stuff since the original M1/2 as they didn't work as well for me as the Callaway drivers I have had
Sounds like you have the same issue with the Cobra as I have had, they just spun too much no matter what head/shaft combo I tried
I know Micah is a freak with his ball speed etc but very cool/interesting fitting. The putter fitting at the end was very interesting about lining up/putting stroke and initial not looking at the hole/target etc.
That's something I'm going to try is to look at the target when taking practice strokes etc
That's something I'm going to try is to look at the target when taking practice strokes etc
Yeah, I watched that the other day, he definitely hits the driver well 
Watching some of his recent competition videos are interesting as well, seems there's things that are a bit of a learning curve for him like nutrition/energy but also seemingly 'choking' a bit, seemingly failing at shots that on a Good Good video he'd probably do without thinking. Be interesting to see how his goals of competing/winning go.
Watching some of his recent competition videos are interesting as well, seems there's things that are a bit of a learning curve for him like nutrition/energy but also seemingly 'choking' a bit, seemingly failing at shots that on a Good Good video he'd probably do without thinking. Be interesting to see how his goals of competing/winning go.
I've seen pretty much all his videos for the last year, roughly.
He's definitely concentrating on too much on his long game. His long game is at the extreme end already, I don't think he's gonna get that much better IMO. Imagine being able to hit it 340y consistently.
I reckon he needs to concentrate on his short chipping and pressure putting, as that's definitely where he loses the most strokes.
Since he's a pro, his caddy can take on the on-course nutrition side of things for him, like Rory... you always see him eating between the odd hole, to keep up that energy. He may be doing it off cam, but you never know.
He's definitely concentrating on too much on his long game. His long game is at the extreme end already, I don't think he's gonna get that much better IMO. Imagine being able to hit it 340y consistently.
I reckon he needs to concentrate on his short chipping and pressure putting, as that's definitely where he loses the most strokes.
Since he's a pro, his caddy can take on the on-course nutrition side of things for him, like Rory... you always see him eating between the odd hole, to keep up that energy. He may be doing it off cam, but you never know.
Just been for a quick 9 at lunch (if you can call 2.5 hours a lunch break 
), Driver still sucks but my 3 Hybrid was back-on form, thankfully at my local I only use my Driver on 3 holes, and one of them really needs a perfect Drive or layup with something shorter so after the first of them I ditched the Driver and stuck to the 3 Hybrid.
Messed up two holes where I was 'rushed' though, first was the 3rd where I was let through by the 4-ball in front of me (they were sloooow on the first 2, I usually don't bother going through and just chill behind accepting the waiting but yeah...), but yeah a Par 3 my 7 Iron was short and to the right so thinking my club path was the usuall Out-to-In with a very open face, then my chipping and putting just wasn't there for a 6!
Second mess of a hole was the 8th, didn't actually spot it at first but the mower was out, he parked up under a tree that I was aiming over and it was only as the ball hit the tree and fell down towards him that I spotted the corner of the mower, shouted and was pretty sure he didn't get hit, didn't find my ball though... But then because of that and him continuing to mow/stopping as I was about to take shots my next Hybrid ended in the trees as well, then I shanked an 8 Iron across the fairway before a PW into the water. Gave up at that point.
Anyway, talked to the head golf dude about doing a comp, he checked my handicap and I've got plenty of scores but because there's no official scores at that course I'm not allowed to win, not that that was overly likely. I need 3 official scores at that course for it to be 'active' apparently, I've played there way more than 3 times but as my mates are all either Bristol based or allergic to carrying even for 9 holes I'm doing it all solo, which I have no issue with really
But yeah, entering the 'February Medal 9-hole' tournament for the lols in a week or so
), Driver still sucks but my 3 Hybrid was back-on form, thankfully at my local I only use my Driver on 3 holes, and one of them really needs a perfect Drive or layup with something shorter so after the first of them I ditched the Driver and stuck to the 3 Hybrid.Messed up two holes where I was 'rushed' though, first was the 3rd where I was let through by the 4-ball in front of me (they were sloooow on the first 2, I usually don't bother going through and just chill behind accepting the waiting but yeah...), but yeah a Par 3 my 7 Iron was short and to the right so thinking my club path was the usuall Out-to-In with a very open face, then my chipping and putting just wasn't there for a 6!
Second mess of a hole was the 8th, didn't actually spot it at first but the mower was out, he parked up under a tree that I was aiming over and it was only as the ball hit the tree and fell down towards him that I spotted the corner of the mower, shouted and was pretty sure he didn't get hit, didn't find my ball though... But then because of that and him continuing to mow/stopping as I was about to take shots my next Hybrid ended in the trees as well, then I shanked an 8 Iron across the fairway before a PW into the water. Gave up at that point.
Anyway, talked to the head golf dude about doing a comp, he checked my handicap and I've got plenty of scores but because there's no official scores at that course I'm not allowed to win, not that that was overly likely. I need 3 official scores at that course for it to be 'active' apparently, I've played there way more than 3 times but as my mates are all either Bristol based or allergic to carrying even for 9 holes I'm doing it all solo, which I have no issue with really
But yeah, entering the 'February Medal 9-hole' tournament for the lols in a week or so
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Do you have an official handicap through England Golf?Anyway, talked to the head golf dude about doing a comp, he checked my handicap and I've got plenty of scores but because there's no official scores at that course I'm not allowed to win, not that that was overly likely. I need 3 official scores at that course for it to be 'active' apparently, I've played there way more than 3 times but as my mates are all either Bristol based or allergic to carrying even for 9 holes I'm doing it all solo, which I have no issue with really
But yeah, entering the 'February Medal 9-hole' tournament for the lols in a week or so
If so, then it should have no bearing on whether or not you have submitted 'official' scores at that course?
If you don't have an official England Golf handicap yet, then I can understand why you have been told you can't win because they can't calculate your handicap yet, but this was usually the case under the old system as well - you have to submit scorecards covering 54 holes (so either 3 x 18, 6 x 9, or a combination of both) to get your initial handicap and then as you add more scores your handicap will change until you get to the point where it is using the rolling 8 rounds from the last 20
I've got an offiical England Golf handicap, over some number of rounds way higher than 3x18, just none at that course. I dunno, maybe it's a local rule? At one point he was waffling about the new WHS/General Play stuff but don't see how that's relevant (well it is, as I've played exclusively General Play, but dunno)...
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No idea what he is going on about then, unless he is doubting the validity of the general play scores?
I admit, I have never entered any general play scores, but I tend to play more comps anyway as I can only really play at weekends which is when the comps usually are, with the odd practice that couldn't be entered as general play anyway as I only play a handful of holes, or some comps that are alternate shot
There's a slope rating for exactly that reason. He doesn't need to know what your handicap is for that particular course, as there'll be an automatic calculation based on slope rating of the course you'll be playing.
Sounds like someone is trying to be awkward.
Sounds like someone is trying to be awkward.
Fair enough, I'm not even really that fussed about the comp side of it, just thought it'd be a bit interesting to do, I'll still be mostly general play so whatevs.
Yeah, maybe, not too bothered tbh, happy to just enter the tournaments and see where I am, if I 'win' them but it's not allowed I'm not sure I'll even care, and chances are I won't win so yeah...
SGU app (scottish version) - you can search the course you are playing and the tee's you are playing from and it will tell you your Course Handicapp.
If you have an official handicap - you can play in any comp anywhere, your app (English version) should tell you your course handicap.
Make sure you have a valid handicap and it's not lapsed or anything
If you have an official handicap - you can play in any comp anywhere, your app (English version) should tell you your course handicap.
Make sure you have a valid handicap and it's not lapsed or anything
Lesson this afternoon went well
Initial assessment was my swing/movement was in a better place than before the last one I had a few months back. No: 1 issue was over rotation in the back swing, facilitated by a too narrow stance, that made it impossible for me to clear my hips out the way on the downswing leading to a familiar scooping action. First half of the lesson we worked on this with a training aid. A ball on a flexible stick that clipped onto my trousers at the side of my hip. If you cleared your left hip out the way on the downswing then your hands wouldn't hit the ball on the follow though. A great device for giving instant feedback.
Second half of the lesson as requested we looked at my driver. A few small adjustments to my stance, ball more on the toe than just inside heel and lofting up a degree on the driver to 11.5 made a very positive impact. My swing speed is only low 80's but I did manage to carry several close to 200 yards (ball corrected) and in the half hour practice I had afterwards managed to drill one 200 yards on the nose
Lesson next month we're going to look at wedges, both on the range and out on course. Looking to pick up two, one for those short approach shots or chip and runs around the greens and another for getting out of greenside bunkers.
Edit: Total Golf Trainer HIP was the aid I used
Initial assessment was my swing/movement was in a better place than before the last one I had a few months back. No: 1 issue was over rotation in the back swing, facilitated by a too narrow stance, that made it impossible for me to clear my hips out the way on the downswing leading to a familiar scooping action. First half of the lesson we worked on this with a training aid. A ball on a flexible stick that clipped onto my trousers at the side of my hip. If you cleared your left hip out the way on the downswing then your hands wouldn't hit the ball on the follow though. A great device for giving instant feedback.
Second half of the lesson as requested we looked at my driver. A few small adjustments to my stance, ball more on the toe than just inside heel and lofting up a degree on the driver to 11.5 made a very positive impact. My swing speed is only low 80's but I did manage to carry several close to 200 yards (ball corrected) and in the half hour practice I had afterwards managed to drill one 200 yards on the nose
Lesson next month we're going to look at wedges, both on the range and out on course. Looking to pick up two, one for those short approach shots or chip and runs around the greens and another for getting out of greenside bunkers.
Edit: Total Golf Trainer HIP was the aid I used
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Out for another game today, after yesterday where I couldn't hit my Driver but my Hybrid was working well I decided to leave the Driver in the bag and started out with just the Hybrid and it was kinda nice to be honest, for a bit... Eventually I started topping them again, badly. Two holes I managed to start off the hole with 3 tops to like 60 yards total, not a good way to get par... Shortly after the second I said sod it and got the Driver out and hit 187 yards just to the left of the fairway, so yeah, kept it out after that 
With some of the issues though I had some utterly awful holes again and kinda thought I was doing badly, I generally ignore the overall score to an extent just checking it at the mid-way point (watch always asks where I want to resume or end the round for reasons) where I was at 57, not great even for me, but then after the 17th I spotted that I was 'only' 36 over, did double bogey the last (after a great drive, meh) so +38 or 108 total, second best score ever with a back 9 of 51 which is my best ever 9. So yeah, not too bad, and Driver may actually work again somehow
With some of the issues though I had some utterly awful holes again and kinda thought I was doing badly, I generally ignore the overall score to an extent just checking it at the mid-way point (watch always asks where I want to resume or end the round for reasons) where I was at 57, not great even for me, but then after the 17th I spotted that I was 'only' 36 over, did double bogey the last (after a great drive, meh) so +38 or 108 total, second best score ever with a back 9 of 51 which is my best ever 9. So yeah, not too bad, and Driver may actually work again somehow
Yeah, it's definitely valid, I dunno tbh but like I said really not that fussed, if I win with my handicap applied and they don't allow it I still won't care as I'll know I won still if that makes sense
Glorious out there today Felt liberating to play in just a long sleeve thermal vest with t-shirt over the top.
Played 12 holes at Chichester's Tower course. They kept it closed during the recent deluges of rain which has really paid off now we've had a couple weeks of warm dry weather. No boggy patches anyway and fairways all nicely cut.
Excluding the first one of the day I drove it really nicely and had one over 200 yards thanks to fairways having a bit of run. A few shorter shots with the PW I would have liked back but overall definite signs of progress.
Hoping I can get back out later in the week.
Played 12 holes at Chichester's Tower course. They kept it closed during the recent deluges of rain which has really paid off now we've had a couple weeks of warm dry weather. No boggy patches anyway and fairways all nicely cut.
Excluding the first one of the day I drove it really nicely and had one over 200 yards thanks to fairways having a bit of run. A few shorter shots with the PW I would have liked back but overall definite signs of progress.
Hoping I can get back out later in the week.
Played 7 holes this morning and went home.... 
Very cold, windy, 4 layers on, gloves, zero enjoyment.... Was tired from a long day yesterday (few hundred miles driving and judging at swimming comp) - Couldn't be bother with how cold it was....
Normally doesn't bother me but I think just poor golf/cold/4 layers/tired etc was a bad combo....
Very cold, windy, 4 layers on, gloves, zero enjoyment.... Was tired from a long day yesterday (few hundred miles driving and judging at swimming comp) - Couldn't be bother with how cold it was....
Normally doesn't bother me but I think just poor golf/cold/4 layers/tired etc was a bad combo....
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I played Friday and have to say I had the worse 18 holes I have ever played. Playing off 10 I came in with 16 points. If I wasn't in a four ball I would have walked off after 9 holes.
To say I was terrible is an understatement.
So when my mate asked for a cheeky 12 holes today I was sceptical but thought sod it. No warm up. Went out rusty and was only +4 after 9 holes and +1 for the remaining 3.
Also almost had a hole in one. 9th Par 3, 122y. We were played through by the two ball in front.
Played a PW 8ft past the hole, spun back and lipped out the hole and rolled 5ft past. Gutted but relieved as it was a very busy club house
On a plus side, I have been looking at changing courses but going back to my home club Wharton Park for the first time today since Oct, the course is in amazing condition. So dry and the greens are playing so true. I have a feeling I may stay.
To say I was terrible is an understatement.
So when my mate asked for a cheeky 12 holes today I was sceptical but thought sod it. No warm up. Went out rusty and was only +4 after 9 holes and +1 for the remaining 3.
Also almost had a hole in one. 9th Par 3, 122y. We were played through by the two ball in front.
Played a PW 8ft past the hole, spun back and lipped out the hole and rolled 5ft past. Gutted but relieved as it was a very busy club house
On a plus side, I have been looking at changing courses but going back to my home club Wharton Park for the first time today since Oct, the course is in amazing condition. So dry and the greens are playing so true. I have a feeling I may stay.
Went out to Thornbury today for the first time, had a bit of an issue to start with as we'd done what we do fairly regularly of booking 2 tee times with 2 each knowing we'll get more but not sure who/how many, at Woodlands this is fine and we just add on but at Thornbury they'd added some randoms to both tee times and were fully booked... So we ended up getting later tee times (12:32 rather than 11:04) and being allowed to play on the par 3 in between, so instead of 18 holes we did 27...
Weather was lovely, the par 3 had views over the Severn and the main course had nice views as well, course was really nice overall, bunkers were lovely
I was in the second group with 3 and the group of 4 ahead had a couple who are very new so it was a bit of a slow slog, 4.5 hours total and just about got in before the light faded completely. Scored 117 overall, reasonably happy with that, new course and the last ~4-5 holes I was knackered, my feet are killing me now
Definitely one to play again though
Weather was lovely, the par 3 had views over the Severn and the main course had nice views as well, course was really nice overall, bunkers were lovely
I was in the second group with 3 and the group of 4 ahead had a couple who are very new so it was a bit of a slow slog, 4.5 hours total and just about got in before the light faded completely. Scored 117 overall, reasonably happy with that, new course and the last ~4-5 holes I was knackered, my feet are killing me now
Definitely one to play again though