Posts by loadwire

Haven't played outside Ireland but of those the best I've played are:   Ballybunion (Old)  Lahinch Enniscrone Baltray

Well played my first 18 since lessons started and results were, well, mixed.     Didn't help that I got there late, and didn't do a proper warm up as a result.  Completely chunked my first shot which barely made it...

Thanks clutchshot.    Had lesson #3 tonight.  Went very well I felt.     I hit a few that were either blocking or drawing.  Some of the draws were a bit low and 'hooky' rather than a proper draw...

Interesting thread.  I notice a lot of people saying to try ones out and see which ones you 'like'.  Without hijacking the thread, I wonder what specifically tends to influence people in terms of 'liking' one club over...

Have been to the range a few times this week since lesson #2.  It's been a bit of a struggle really.  Thinking consciously about getting my hands back deep is a pretty big change for me and my A4 is a lot further 'back' than...

Quote: Originally Posted by GaryH  This is EXACTLY what my instructor is working with me on Same here.  Particularly with the driver I have a tendency to get too steep which was causing me major problems....

Quote: Originally Posted by atb5079  I dont think it will be as much of a crap shoot as you may think. Merion's layout really narrows down a lot of players based off needs. You need to be very accurate and you...

Had my second lesson last night.     It was a bit disappointing in so far as at the start I didn't feel like I hit it as well as I have been.  I did say that to the pro but in fairness he can only go on what he sees....

Quote: Originally Posted by onephenom    I don't know where the thread is on here, but pro golfers hit the driver about 1 degree down, rather than the common belief of hitting the bowl...

Quote: Originally Posted by Valleygolfer  Personally, I hit the ball far enough, know what I have to do to do that, and have no consistent issue so to go pay someone to fix a problem that could be there one round...