Hello, I'm new to this forum and am excited to find it. I'm just getting back into the game and look forward to MANY visits here!
I've been Playing Golf for:
Quit the game at 17 with a 2 handicap (joined the Pro Bowlers Tour for several reasons instead of golf but that is irrelevant here).
I'm now 61 and a buddy got me started again about two years ago. So I took some 40+ years off (maybe 20 rounds in that time) and I'm back and excited about the game.
My current handicap index or average score is:
8.5
My typical ball flight is:
High with a mix of draw and fade
The shot I hate or the "miss" I'm trying to reduce/eliminate is:
fat iron shots.
I've really been working on eliminating the 'flip' by attempting to achieve some shaft lean at impact (hands in front of the ball at impact) but just can't seem to get a handle on it. I feel I'm getting close, at least with the irons but the driver I just can't find the ... feel for it.
One big concern, which is probably related, is just prior to impact and at impact, the shaft has flexed forward. That is, the club head is now AHEAD of the shaft. You'll see this on both the iron on driver videos when paused at the pre impact point. This CAN"T be good as the flex is beyond its most powerful point at impact.
I appreciate any insights!!
PS: I fractured my left arm as a kid and I'm unable to fully straighten it. It comes close but just not straight incase you notice the lack of a straight left arm on the back swing.
Thanks!
Bill
Videos:
Side view 9 iron:
Rear view 9 iron:
Driver side and rear view:
