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A chronicled look at my journey to get down to a 5 index. It started 10 years ago on the Sand Trap and now the saga continues to beyond the original goal into whereabouts unknown. 

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Six Greens and Six Over

After the stellar 75, I followed with rounds of 81, 78 (1 birdie, no doubles, bogey-bogey from both fairways finish), and another 78 on a tough course (3 birdies with a double bogey-bogey finish). This last round, despite 2 doubles, was about playing golf (not playing swing) and making good decisions in tough conditions. Let me set it up for you guys.  I arrived at the course early and hit about 25 balls into a significant left to right wind. This is my least favorite wind, but I was there
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Centered and Crispy

If there is one thing that I have learned over the years is that your setup and backswing should put you in the very best position to make a good swing through the golf ball. So during this latest comeback, it was pointed out to me that I was slipping back into a pattern of relying too much on compensating moves because I was working against myself before I made my downswing. My setup had the outside of the right hip even with the outside of my right foot which encouraged a hip slide instead of
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Geeking out on Lofts and Wedges

So those of you that know me from back in the day know that I am a numbers guy. I totally geek out on lofts especially when it comes down to wedges. Here is one example of my thought process that really still applies today:  So to set the backdrop, back in the early 90s my first real iron set came from my buddy who played on the Tommy Armour Mini Tour.  TA had the hottest irons at the time with the 845 Silver Scots and had Davis Love and Freddy Couples on Staff. My friend sends me a custom
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Silky Smooth

So today was a total surprise. I didn't sleep well and was out early to meet my group a county north to play a friendly track that is very receptive at 6400 yards and rated at 70.5/127. The driving range was closed so I chipped, putted, and hit 5 balls into the "driving net" they had set up by the bag drop. Feeling a little tired, I decided to concentrate on my swing keys and to not try to kill it. The first key is set up and making sure my right hip is even with my right instep. I had been gett
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Let's Go!

So let's get right to it. I have probably played 10 rounds this year since the "comeback". Now lets just say there has been some good, some bad, but not too much ugly. The worst score was an 88 and last month on a trip to Orange National I posted between 80 and 86 for six rounds averaging one birdie per round (fill in the blanks with doubles and maybe a trip or two). Since the trip I have seen my old coach and shot some video and most of my issues start right at set-up. Its the simple things tha
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Where it Started

For those of you joining on the new blog format, I started this thread 10 years ago (see link above for 12 pages) and chronicled my path to getting back down to 4.5 index being a weekend warrior. It was my way of capturing the lessons I learned and the golf I played.  Stay tuned (or not) and I will chronicle the next chapter from equipment, practice, rounds and general golf thoughts.  
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    • mcanadiens
      Club Championship - Round 2

      By mcanadiens · Posted

      Sounds good. It'll be a bit. Giving the clubs the swerve for the next week.  Camera should come in Sunday so we can do something the weekend after. Ice cream sounds good. Haven't had any in a while.
    • CarlSpackler
      Club Championship - Round 2

      By CarlSpackler · Posted

      Heck. I would be willing to meet you at the range and take some video. Kittyhawk would have been convenient, but... We could always meet in Beavercreek, or if you like ice cream, Young's driving range is decent. Let me know. I could actually stand to update my swing video.
    • mcanadiens
      Club Championship - Round 2

      By mcanadiens · Posted

      Definitely feeling bitten. Maybe going the video route is the best idea for the time being. If that link @klineka has there is a sufficient product that wouldn't be too costly away to kick the tires with it. --- Actually just placed the order for it. By sometime next week I'll be able to disgrace the internet with motion pictures of my hack.
    • CarlSpackler
      Club Championship - Round 2

      By CarlSpackler · Posted

      I wish I could point you to a good local instructor, but I don't know of any.
    • mcanadiens
      Club Championship - Round 2

      By mcanadiens · Posted

      I'll admit to some misgivings when I heard him talk about. ... Sort of figured the idea was to fight the slice, but adding a timing element to my swing sounded dangerous. And so now the snap hook.
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