Posts by ladders11

Quote: Originally Posted by Golfingdad  Isn't this (bold part) the exact reason why it makes sense to practice the long game more?? No!   First point is that the clubs used the most are 1) putter, 2)...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bananarama  Below is a McIlroy slow mo which shows his grip and how his hands dont rotate, only hinge and he keeps the flat left wrist the whole time, thus taking the hands out of the...

My first problem with the 65-25-10 argument is that pros rely on their long games more than amateurs.  The pros expect to hit the green with their long irons and they work on this aspect of their game so they can get within 10...

There are some awful swings at the range, especially if you go to one with putt-putt, ice cream, batting cages and go-karts.  On a busy summer night, you could roll up with a bus full of pros and it would not matter much. 

Quote: Originally Posted by Gregoryhouse  Reading "golf is not the game of perfection" (Rotella) helped me. Now I don't care anymore..... In fact the title of the book is "Golf is Not a Game of...

I do not believe in this type of retail club fitting because I think that the lie angle and swing speed are variable.  The lie angle is highly influenced by the address position which is often poor, and easily correctable. ...

So the benefit of the minimalist shoes is basically that they cause  pain when you take a long stride and lead with your heel.  Barefoot running and minimalist shoes force you to run differently, in a way that is healthier...

I like the suggestion of adding a 64 degree wedge, but I think something else is wrong.   Personally, I swing smoother and slower with wedges, and try to focus on rhythm.  I don't really ever take a full backswing with my...

If you ever get a chance to practice, draw a line in the sand a few inches behind where your ball would be and practice hitting that line in the sand, without the ball.  I think I got this from Pelz.  It has worked for me...

How much time does it take to do 500 crunches?  (Is this like asking how many licks to get to the center of a tootsie pop?  Nobody knows because nobody actually gets there?)   What is the full range of motion that...