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HansMoleman Established Member

HansMoleman

I dont post as often as I read posts, but I have come across many threads that have actually helped improve my game by giving solutions, advice etc. Has this forum actually helped improve your game?

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atrapasuenos Dedicated Member

atrapasuenos

Yes, absolutely. All threads has something that helped me, also Avid golfer, Dent and others mates thats helped me with my swing. Also I learned more about golf etiquette ( I don't know if it is well spelled sorry hehe).

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golf_junkie27 Great Member

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Absolutely. Some really good putting and short game tips and I've had the luxury of actually playing with some members that are really good golfers.

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Baffler Pro 20* Accra Axiv 105 Tour Hybrid Shaft

Taylor Made 24* Burner Accra Axiv 105 Tour Hybrid Shaft

Mizuno MP-32 5-PW Black Oxide Finish Project X 6.0 Shafts

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Pinseeker81 Dedicated Member

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No. Not other than someone suggesting to read Ben Hogan's book. Or maybe just motivation to play and practice.

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Driver - Taylormade R1.
Fairway - Taylormade R9 15º.
Hybrid - A3OS 3 Hybrid.

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chingali Well Established Member

chingali

Or maybe just motivation to play and practice.

I have to agree. With the advent of golf forums on the internet (I like this one the most) I find that I am thinking about golf when not actively playing or practicing a lot more than I did say 15 years ago. Thinking about golf more has motivated me to play and practice more, so ultimately I'd have to say yes it's helped my game.

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Dent Great Member

Dent

It gives the motivation to play as well. I look forward to coming on this forum everyday. I just love the atmosphere and the discussion. I get such good tips from this forum. The best thing about it though, is I've learned so much about clubs! Before I came here, I had no idea what a Cavity back or muscleback was, I didn't know anything about shafts, rarely knew what brands people were talking about. Now I know alot about these things and it all goes to other members on the forum.

All in all its a great place to be, everyone is friendly, almost everyone gets along, its awesome.
In My Bag

Driver: Sasquatch 460 9.5°
3 Wood: Laser 3 Wood 15°
5 Wood: r7 19° (Stiff)Irons: S58 Irons 4-PW Orange DotWedge: Harmonized 60°Wedge: Z TP 54°Putter: Tiffany 34"Balls: Pro V1 Shoes: Adidas Tour 360 IIThe Meadows Golf Coursewww.themeadowsgc.comAge: 16
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immts007 Great Member

immts007

Hard to say with certainty. But my strong feeling is "yes". I'm new to the game, so I'm soaking up information, tips, and knowledge of the game from lots of avenues, only one of which is this forum.

What's in my bag:
Cleveland Hibore XLS Monster Driver
TourEdge Exotics 2,3,4 hybrid irons
Tommy Armour 845cs Silverbacks 5-PW
Assorted wedges, Ping Scottsdale Anser

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XMScott Well Established Member

XMScott

Sure has. This is my best source of tips and advice. Even if its not directed to me, i still read it.

Can i also say this is one of the most cival boards ive ever visted.
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QWKDTSN Well Established Member

QWKDTSN

You bet, I would not have the motivation to practice and improve. I would have no way to track my progress without Scorecard and I have learned a lot of great tips.
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Shindig Incredible Member

Shindig

Yeah. I've learned a lot about equipment and some putting drills. Erik convinced me to establish my yardages for various swings with my wedges, and I credit that with a good 2-3 strokes per round saved.

-- Michael | My swing! 

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HansMoleman Established Member

HansMoleman

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Glad to hear all the positive responses.

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R7 Quad 11.5*
200Steel 5wood 15*
Baffler Hybrid 18* R7 Draw Irons 3-AW Tour Action 56* / 60* Dual Force 990 Pro V1/x

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DJYoshi Great Member

DJYoshi

Absolutely. U'll be bs'ing if u said it didn't.
Reading questions/problems others have & I know I tend to & checking out different solutions 2 have the confidence to approach that shot & practice it.
U get to read up on the mentality of low handicappers that let u follow a trend of thinking...insight on their game.
Plus with how supportive this forum is, I get excited to post the outcome of groundbreaking events: good or bad...and it makes me want to work smarter @ reaching my potential...
It's like if I could have an online golf cub, tst would be it.
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HiBoreXL 9.5 White Board D63 Stiff Exotics CB2 5 Wood, Exotics CB3 3 Wood MP-60 5.5 Flighted Shafts 54 & Cleveland CG-10 60 Newport 2
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Klean Well Established Member

Klean

It's amazing how much you can learn from these forums. Most of the time the opinions are non-biased personal experiences. Which to me is the best advice you can get. Someone that has done it, or have gone through the same "learning" pains you are going through.

For instance, I would have never bought a golf GPS if I didn't read some much about it here. And it's helped me take 3-5 shots off my score.

Or constant rules snippets I learn from numerous threads here. Etiquette has also been discussed on many levels, and of course equipment/balls etc.. Those have all played in a part in what i use today.

So basically, the Sand Trap is where I learned to play golf when I can't be out on the course :)
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TigerCurtis333 Well Established Member

TigerCurtis333

I've only been here for what, 2 or 3 weeks? But I think it has. Hell, I've switched to two hybrids (man I love those clubs) and am pondering adding a flop wedge to my bag through advice given on here.

But all in all - as a sports journalist - nothing beats talkin' sports. Nothing. NOTHING. Just being able to discuss golf with you guys and girls has been fantastic for the short time I've been here, and while I don't think I can come up with one huge factor that's helped my game, I'm 99% sure I've picked up small things that have and will help my golf game.

I've finally become the 100% think-about-golf-all-day guy I thought I'd be one day, and if you haven't noticed since I joined this site my driver, putter, hybrids and balls (haha...sorry, immaturity there) have changed for the better. (Maltby golf, Odyssey and Ping, Maltby, any have turned into Titleist, Nike, Yes! and Titleist DT).

So thanks for getting me over here and the discussions. Keep em' coming!

In my bag:
Driver: 907D1 10.5*, Aldila Spec-Grid S67 reg
Woods: Looking for a wood. Titleist 906F4 or Nike CPR.
Utility: CPR 2-3 hybrids, 22*-26*Irons: 755 Forged 4-PW, Tri-Spec Steel RegWedges: Vokey 200 series 56.10 SW, 60.04 LWPutter: Tracy 33"Ball: DT CarryI mark my Titleist by...

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mellojoe Well Established Member

mellojoe

For me, yes. Absolutely.

I had some guys from here critique my golf swing. They gave some solid feedback. And, I went out the next week and tried to apply it. It helped.

10.5* Driver (don't really ever use it)
3w, 5w
23* hybrid
5i through PW, SW
60* Wedge.....................................................................mellojoe

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Craig Mac Dedicated Member

Craig Mac

Yes, I can get a good swing thought or two reading some of the threads, but specifically something Ben said about bunker shots has helped me considerably!!!
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Driver: Sumo 460 10.5º Stiff
4 & 7 Woods: T-40 Stiff
Irons: Tight Lies GT 3-PWWedges: Tom Watson SignaturePutter: Daiwa DG-245Ball: One PlatinumGone Golfin'
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ERC7.5 Great Member

ERC7.5

Absolutely. My game has improved so much! From knowledge of clubs and club selection (as well as other equipment) to changing from a bomb and gouge sort of player (actually non-player) to more of a meticulous approach. Giving thought to the shot I want into the green prior to hitting the shot at hand....and so much more.

My handicap doesn't show it, my scores haven't drastically changed... but I feel much better about how I play. I don't scramble for par as much as I used to. I'm putting for more birds. I've gained distance, trajectory and accuracy with my irons (hitting them soooo much better). Best of all....I'm kicking a$$ in my leagues due to all of this! lol

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bunkerputt Great Member

bunkerputt

It's difficult to say. It's definitely helped me waste more time at work, though.

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R11 9° (Lowered to 8.5°) UST Proforce VTS 7x tipped 1" | 906F2 15° and 18° | 585H 21° | Mizuno MP-67 +1 length TT DG X100 | Vokey 52° Oil Can, Cleveland CG10 2-dot 56° and 60° | TM Rossa Corza Ghost 35.5" | Srixon Z Star XV | Size 14 Footjoy Green Joys | Tour Striker Pro 5, 7, 56 | Swingwing

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