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[iacas]

6 hours ago, klineka said:

And the insight I'm providing is that for the specific thing you are looking to improve upon (impact/strike quality) your best bet to improve is to improve your full swing mechanics rather than look for a quick fix magic pill type solution.

That doesn't mean you have to redo your entire swing from the ground up, there could be small tweaks here and there throughout your swing that could drastically increase the quality of strike without redoing your entire swing. 

You stated you are willing to work on it but have provided numerous excuses to every long term solution that has been presented to you. 

Kevin, some golfers hit the ball better by looking at spot in front of the ball and "trying" to hit that spot, right? Because our bodies are trying to direct the club "at" that spot, and thus that helps shift the low point forward.

The Golfing Machine called it the "aiming point."

I don't use it often, but I have with students in the past. A very quick search showed me…

The Aiming Point Concept from the Golfing Machine | Golf Lag Tips

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The Aiming Point concept in golf. From the Golfing Machine and Bobby Clampett's book. Learn its exact location and how to take advantage of it.

And…

(I'm not vouching for either of those but a quick look said they were at least somewhat representative of what I'm talking about.)

[phillyk]

Start by swinging to strike a specific spot on the grass/mat. That location should be close to the lead edge of the ball. I like the idea of looking at the lead edge, but it should lead to seeing through the ball and almost looking at nothing in particular. If you trust someone, take swings and have them randomly place a ball as you take a backswing. Our motion hits a ball. Don’t focus so much on the ball. 

[Denny Bang Bang]

@dufferifick if I’m understanding what you’re asking, spend time focusing on ball position.  Here are a few things that have been helpful to me over the years.

Avoidance drill like the towel drill that @Vinsk stated above.

At the range put a tee into ground next to your ball.  Hit your ball, pay attention to the flight, then look where your divot is compared to the tee.  The feedback will help you see your ball position vs impact vs flight.

During a round, take a couple half swings next to your ball before you hit your shot, paying attention to where your club is grounding.  If you like where it’s grounding compared to your ball, you’re good to go on your ball position.  If you don’t like where it’s grounding, adjust a little.  I learned this from Johnny Miller.

[klineka]

1 hour ago, iacas said:

Kevin, some golfers hit the ball better by looking at spot in front of the ball and "trying" to hit that spot, right? Because our bodies are trying to direct the club "at" that spot, and thus that helps shift the low point forward.

The Golfing Machine called it the "aiming point."

I don't use it often, but I have with students in the past. 

Yeah that makes sense, me stating that improving his full swing was his "best bet" to improve probably wasn't the best choice of words there. Improving the full swing mechanics is likely one way to improve, but might not necessarily be the best or easiest way for him to improve.