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Hello all, my name is Dan I am 34 years young, and I've been playing golf for about 11 months now. I've scored an 81 (my best so far) and this year my goal is to break 80, but......

Recently a buddy of mine videoed my swing and, welpppp let’s just say, I have an ugly swing with lots of fixing to be made.  I met with a coach, and he is getting me squared away, but I can only afford him 2 times out of the month, so I need to get some knowledge elsewhere while working on the things he prescribed me with, hence I came across TST. I'm can't wait to fix my, Reverse pivot crap, flippy hands, goat humping and the list continues. I know I know, patience is a virtue.

 

I'm currently at work, hence I haven't even set up my pic and all that.

 

EDIT: I guess google accounts automatically put the pic on here.

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46 minutes ago, DanTheStallion said:

Hello all, my name is Dan I am 34 years young, and I've been playing golf for about 11 months now. I've scored an 81 (my best so far) and this year my goal is to break 80, but......

Recently a buddy of mine videoed my swing and, welpppp let’s just say, I have an ugly swing with lots of fixing to be made.  I met with a coach, and he is getting me squared away, but I can only afford him 2 times out of the month, so I need to get some knowledge elsewhere while working on the things he prescribed me with, hence I came across TST. I'm can't wait to fix my, Reverse pivot crap, flippy hands, goat humping and the list continues. I know I know, patience is a virtue.

 

I'm currently at work, hence I haven't even set up my pic and all that.

 

EDIT: I guess google accounts automatically put the pic on here.

Welcome to The Sand Trap. We have a Member Swings section if you want to post the video there. Check out the Rules and How to.

https://thesandtrap.com/forums/forum/13-member-swings/

 

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3 hours ago, DanTheStallion said:

. I've scored an 81 (my best so far) and this year my goal is to break 80,

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Just now, DanTheStallion said:

Yes I am ready for my swing to be bashed on lol, will upload tonight!

We don’t bash. None of us have perfect swings. We all want to get better. 

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19 hours ago, dennyjones said:

Welcome to TST.  Where are you from?

You've found the best place on the web to talk golf.

Hey there, I am from Tampa Florida. Yes indeed, I find this site to be super informative.


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2x a month is fine for a new player.  You'll need the time in between to hit enough balls to ingrain what he teaches you.

You'll be best off reading instruction for entertainment value only.  Work on what he is teaching and nothing else.

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