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The Sand Trap has brought back the Swing Check column. Please click on this link for more details. A few questions you might have:

How much does this cost? $0. Nada. Free.
Why are you doing this? I enjoy it. I had a pretty freak injury to my back but that doesn't mean I can't help others enjoy the game.
What can I expect? Analysis that is science based and logical; NO GIMMICKS. I will draw lines and use comparisons to tour pros to help you better understand what changes need to be made and how to make them.
Who's swing would you say is the best to emulate? My top would be: Ben Hogan, Tiger Woods, David Duval (ala 1999), & Adam Scott

If you would like to be a part of this feature please read the information and the criteria in the link above and then contact me at swingcheck@thesandtrap.com . Hope to hear from you soon.

T.M. O'Connell

What's in My Bag
Driver - 909 D2 9.5 degree
3 Wood - 909 F2 15.5 degreeHybrid - 909 H 19 degreeIrons - AP2 w/ Rifle 6.5Wedges - BN 60.04 & 54.11Putter - Pro Platinum Plus

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I've currently changed my swing and am going to get a pro lesson to look at it, but it would be cool if I could get it checked here. How long do you plan to do this? I can't submit anything for 3-4 weeks. If it's still possible I'll be sure to send in my swing.

Ogio Grom | Callaway X Hot Pro | Callaway X-Utility 3i | Mizuno MX-700 23º | Titleist Vokey SM 52.08, 58.12 | Mizuno MX-700 15º | Titleist 910 D2 9,5º | Scotty Cameron Newport 2 | Titleist Pro V1x and Taylormade Penta | Leupold GX-1

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I am going to be doing this until it's not fun anymore. Hopefully I'm old and grey by then. 3-4 weeks should be ok

T.M. O'Connell

What's in My Bag
Driver - 909 D2 9.5 degree
3 Wood - 909 F2 15.5 degreeHybrid - 909 H 19 degreeIrons - AP2 w/ Rifle 6.5Wedges - BN 60.04 & 54.11Putter - Pro Platinum Plus

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  • 1 month later...
I sent in the questionnaire thingie. I was going to video my swing today, but the range was PACKED. Gonna try again tomorrow.

...the world is full of people happy to tell you that your dreams are unrealistic, that you don't have the talent to realize them. - Bob Rotella

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

Irons - Cast CCI 4-AW.

Wedge - SV Tour 56º wedge.

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This seems fun. I'll see what I can put together.

Callaway RazrFit Extreme 9.5 w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XHot Pro 15* 3Wood w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XTour 18* 2h w/S300
Callaway XHot Pro 4/5 irons w/S300
Callaway XForged III 5-PW irons w/S300
Callaway Forged 52*/58* Wedges
Odyssey 7 Versa 90
Callaway Hex Black Tour

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looks like I need to find myself a camera. This is perfect for me. I was going to try and get some lessons soon but just cant afford it.
What's In My Bag
Driver: r9 TP
Fairway wood: Hibore XLS 3
Hybrids: Hibore XLS 3&4
Irons: Victory Red Blades 4-PWedge: Cg14 Camo 56 R-91 60Putter: Rossa LabeauBall: Pro V1
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I am going to be doing this until it's not fun anymore. Hopefully I'm old and grey by then. 3-4 weeks should be ok

I got my 6 iron and driver videos done today. I'll have them emailed to you later tonight.

Callaway RazrFit Extreme 9.5 w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XHot Pro 15* 3Wood w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XTour 18* 2h w/S300
Callaway XHot Pro 4/5 irons w/S300
Callaway XForged III 5-PW irons w/S300
Callaway Forged 52*/58* Wedges
Odyssey 7 Versa 90
Callaway Hex Black Tour

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  • 1 month later...
i would love to do this but unfortunately i don't own a video camera.
In the bag:
983k 9.5° YS-6 graphite shaft driver
F Speed LD Mens 3 Wood 15.5° Graphite Design Tour AD YS Stiff
2H 18° Baffler Pro with Fukijura Speeder Stiff Graphite Shaft
3H 20° Baffler Pro DCi irons 4-PW + S Rosa putter
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  • 3 weeks later...
Hi everyone. First off, I want to thank everyone for their submissions. I hope everyone is happy with the feedback they have gotten as well as the few that have articles written. I am running into a problem where I have the same swing faults coming to me lately and frankly, I don't want to be redundant when I publish articles. If you want your swing looked at, please send me the swing and I would be more than happy to give you my feedback regardless of if you have a "new" problem or not. Looking forward to hearing from you.

T.M. O'Connell

What's in My Bag
Driver - 909 D2 9.5 degree
3 Wood - 909 F2 15.5 degreeHybrid - 909 H 19 degreeIrons - AP2 w/ Rifle 6.5Wedges - BN 60.04 & 54.11Putter - Pro Platinum Plus

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I'm sending mine now. I hope I got all the video stuff right... first time ever importing/editing video on my new macbook.

Can't wait to see your response. Thanks alot :)
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Yeah Im sending my soon. I've read all your swing articles.

Good stuff!

Whats Inside My Nike Sasquatch Tour Bag..

Driver: SQ 5900 Sumo2
3 Wood: Old School 200 Series Metal
Hybrid: 19 degree Burner RescueIrons (4-AW): Victory Red Full CavityWedges: VR Forged-- 56 degree (10 bounce), 60 degree (6 bounce)Putter: My trusty old Ping blade.Ball: NXT Tour

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  • 3 weeks later...
Any tips on how to record and upload vidoe? I have a Blackberry Tour 9630, and for some reason i've been unable to upload video from my media card to my computer :(

Lefty Golfer!
In my light stand bag:
R7 Limited Driver 9.5* Matrix Ozik xcon 5.5 Stiff Shaft
A3os 3 (19*) and 4 (22*) Hybrids Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Stiff shafts
X-22's 5-AW Regular Flex Uniflex Steel Shafts X-Forged SW 56* & LW 60* 35" Studio Stainless Newport 2.5 ('04 version) with a...

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Thanks for doing my swing check TMO! great stuff. I'd recommend that anyone who is considering doing this should go through with it. It's nice to get a good breakdown from someone elses point of view.

In my offbrand bag....

2009 Burner Driver
2007 Burner 3-wood
2009 Burner Rescue 4-Hybrid X-20 Irons 4-PW X-forged gap wedge 52.12* CG14 Black Pearl 56.14* and 60.14* wedges White Hot Dual Rossie Putter e6+ balls

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Great, I'll get some shots of my swing tomorrow maybe! Nice offer you're having, and for free as well :)

In my Sasquatch Tour Standbag:
Sasquatch Driver
Launcher Fairwaywood (5 and 3)
OSS Slingshot irons
60° and 56° CG12 DSG RTG+ WedgeOlyo 52° wedge OZ putter T-130 One Tour ball

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Sounds awesome, i'll send in my swing asap man.

Weapons of Choice:

Driver: HiBore XL
Woods: 3 & 5 Power Play Caman's
Irons: Rac'sWedges: Professional Open Series 690 52 & 60 degreePutter: Crimson Series 550Bag: Stand BagGlove: MLBall: JUICE

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I have been receiving a lot of swings from people that are not hitting golf balls. If you are not hitting a shot I cannot truly analyze your swing. There are enormous changes between a practice swing and a full swing. So please, no more practice swings. Thanks

T.M. O'Connell

What's in My Bag
Driver - 909 D2 9.5 degree
3 Wood - 909 F2 15.5 degreeHybrid - 909 H 19 degreeIrons - AP2 w/ Rifle 6.5Wedges - BN 60.04 & 54.11Putter - Pro Platinum Plus

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  • 1 month later...
This is awesome. I will try to get my swing to you asap. thanks.

G10 9.0* fujikura stiff
Speedline 3 wood 13*
A4 OS 19* hybrid
S2 with Project X 5.5 steel shafts
CG 10 54* Studio Style 1.5

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