Posts by HighlandLaird

I'm heartily sick of listening to silly TV commentators who refer to "fairway metals".   "Irons" are not made of iron, but of steel, either mild or stainless ( both of which do contain some iron, being alloys), and some have...

His "creator" was actually two-----his parents.  Gods do not enter into it. Superstition is a terrible thing-----there have been almost as many "gods" as humans over the years. Indeed the multitude of gods over the millennia...

Despite being British, I favoured Ernst to win the play-off, as he is obviously young and needs the success-----then I heard his "victory speech".  Oh, dear!!   Like many Americans, he attributed his win to "My Lord and...

Just a final word----I've tried most of the suggestions (not Viagra, as that would keep me away from the course, completely) and my distance is definitely improving.  Perhaps the most useful thing is having massages, and...

Quote: Originally Posted by minitour  Check your lie angles.  With the shorter (higher loft) clubs, a lie angle too upright will cause the ball to start left.   Hi, minitour, Yes.   Lee...

Quote: Originally Posted by deekay  Hello all,   Thanks for the comments. One can read all the instruction books and articles one wants to but nothing beats hearing how experienced golfers have...

I had L4/5 and L5/S1 discectomies in 1991, with further surgery in 1994 and 1995. I was able to play golf again within a month of the operations. Rehabilitation exercises need to be adhered to, but you'll find that once the surgery...

Quote: Originally Posted by westcyderydin  Cause: Ball positioned too close to body.  Effects: ???       Fat shots.   This is the typical fault with those who hit their...

Thank you all for your contributions!!  You really are very kind to try to help, and I must say, I have been trying everything you have said, and my distance is creeping up.   Many thanks. The only suggestion that was...

Quote: Originally Posted by zipazoid  Any announcer who shows their personality in their commentary will have diverse opinions on whether someone likes it.    I like Faldo. He brings something to...