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goin_low Member

goin_low

As of now, I have no specific preshot routine but I feel like it would help my consistency. Just wondering what everyone does for their preshot routine and if you feel like it helps. Thanks

In my bag:
Titleist 910 D3 9.5 Degree
TaylorMade R11 3 Wood 15.5 Degree
Adams A12 19 Degree
Cleveland CG16 Tour Irons 4-PW

Taylormade rac Gap 52 Degree, Cleveland CG15 56 Degree, Cleveland CG14 60 Deg

Odyssey 2-Ball

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J_Bone Dedicated Member

J_Bone

1.) 1 practice swing from behind the ball

I just stared doing that on the back nine of my last round. I scored a 46 on the front and a 39 on the back. I'm going to keep doing that same routine.

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Game

Right now my pre-shot routine is
1. Stand behind ball and take a deep breath to calm myself
2. make two half practice swings and then one full practice swing of the flight im aiming for
3. one more deep breath as i pick something about 6ft away from my ball to aim at that is on my target line.
4. step up to the ball lining up the clubhead and then my feet and shoulders
5. hit it

works for me.

In the bag: I'm not a complete nike fanboy.. I just happened to pull some strings and get fitted at the oven
Driver| SQ Machspeed 8.5
Fairway Woods|3,5| SQ Machspeed fairway woods
Hybrids |3,4 iron| SQ Machspeed hybrid
Irons|PW-5| Split Cavity Forged IronWedges| 54 bent to 53 and 58...

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MMouse Well Established Member

MMouse

1. Looking down the line from behind my ball picturing/focusing on the shot I want to make. The key for me here is "seeing" it.
2. 2 practice swings where I am again "seeing" the shot as well as feeling the swing.
3. Step up to the ball, close my glove to get ready.
4. Look down to my target, focusing on it, then waggle. I repeat this twice.
5. Let er rip.

If at any point I'm not happy with anything I start again. It really does take less time to have a routine than people think.

In my bag:

Nike SQ DYMO 10.5
Big Bertha 3 Wood
Big Bertha 3-10 IADAMS Tom Watson Classic 54,58 and 64 Wedges Nike Oz 5 Putter/Wilson Staff ( not sure model, bought it in second hand store ) Ball: Bridgestone E6

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saevel25 Incredible Member

saevel25

1. take a few clubless swings with my arms only, getting the feel of the shot i want to play.
2. Pick a club that will fit my shot
3. Take one swing, imagining the shot i want
4. Find my intermediate target to line the club up to
5. Walk up from behind the ball and aim my club, align my feet and body
6. Waggle, take one more look
7. breath once and swing.

Matt Dougherty, P.E.
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What's in My Bag
Driver; :pxg: 0311 Gen 5,  3-Wood: :titleist: 917h3 ,  Hybrid:  :titleist: 915 2-Hybrid,  Irons: Sub 70 TAIII Fordged
Wedges: :edel: (52, 56, 60),  Putter: :edel:,  Ball: :snell: MTB,  Shoe: :true_linkswear:,  Rangfinder: :leupold:
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pixel5 Well Established Member

pixel5

Take a half swing to get used to the club

Rip it.

Driver - Cobra S3 9.5* - Mitsubishi Rayon JavlnFX M7 
Fwy - Titleist 904F 18*
Irons - Mizuno MP-14
Wedges - Cleveland 588 54*, Ping Tour 58*
Putter - Ping D66 (iWi)

 

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BallStriker Great Member

BallStriker

Here is my pre-shot routine for tee to green shots....rarely deviate....I do have a general pre-shot routine for shots around the green and putting, but I give myself latitude to deviate if circumstances warrant (e.g., a particularly tough lie where the shot doesn't feel the same over the ball as it did when looking from behind). While I do think a good routine is generally a good idea, never have any fear of backing off a play or going out of routine if circumstances warrant....

Pre-Shot for Full Shots......

1. Stand behind the ball and focus on my target (taking a good deep breath)

2. I tap my left heel into the toe of my right shoe before moving up to the ball (years ago I had a pair of golf shoes that were too narrow in the left toe and I always did this to get my foot as far back in the shoe as possible before hitting -- it is now something I do on every shot just -- no real reason anymore, but still do it every shot -- it is just mentally part of my swing and gives me confidence).

3. Move up to the ball and take one practice swing --- always very loose and usually a swing that is much harder than I would ever actually put on the ball, with an exagerated weight shift to the front foot on the follow through -- this helps me stay loose and a good feeling that I will retain good balance throughout.

4. Step into the ball and get set to the target.......and rip it.

"Getting paired with you is the equivalent to a two-stroke penalty to your playing competitors"  -- Sean O'Hair to Rory Sabbatini (Zurich Classic, 2011)

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Kieran123 Great Member

Kieran123

Pull my glove down towards my wrist and stretch my fingers ( don't know why? ), take a few practice swings, look down the line where I imagine the ball to go. Waggle and get a comfortable address, one more look..... Swing away

:tmade: SLDR X-Stiff 12.5°
:nike:VRS Covert 3 Wood Stiff
:nike:VRS Covert 3 Hybrid Stiff
:nike:VR Pro Combo CB 4 - PW Stiff 2° Flat
:cleveland:588RTX CB 50.10 GW
:cleveland:588RTX CB 54.10 SW
:nike:VR V-Rev 60.8 LW
:nike:Method 002 Putter

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The Recreational Golfer Great Member

The Recreational Golfer

1.) 1 practice swing from behind the ball

Watch a tournament sometime and you'll see this is how a lot of the pros do it, too. And the practice swing is an honest swing, not just waving the club.

I use this routine and the thing I like about it is that it's decisive and short. Focuses your mind and doesn't give it time to wander.
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enis750 Great Member

enis750

1. tee ball
2. measure height to make sure its good
3. one practice swing beside the ball
4. one practice swing behind the ball at a SUPER SLOW tempo, stopping where i will impact
5. look at spot on fwy where i want to land, pick out an intermediate target 3" in front of ball and line up according to that mark
6. swing
7. curse casue i pulled it...........(as of late!! hahahah!)
"My swing is homemade - but I have perfect flaws!" - Me
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