Is it okay to do the Happy Gilmore?

[DavidFehertysBike]

A golf buddy of mine did that swing once just fooling around and probably got the best drive he ever hit... Must have went at least 270, which was better than his normal drive by i say 50 or 60 yards lol.

[flopdarock]

i had a swing coach that actually had me do this but not to the happy extreme...
it helped me get the feeling of powering thru the ball... i wont do it on regular play because ppl wont take you seriously especially the starters/marshalls

[groovezilla79]

  live4u120 said:

Haha, I knew someone would say that. No doubt I'll record it once I get some practice with it, so you guys can critique my happy swing, if that's even possible... :?

-your approach is a little fast

-work on a one piece takeaway during the second step -you're a little laid off at the top

[live4u120]

Well I haven't tried it on the course yet. I'm working on it at the range. For some reason, it just feels so much more comfortable than a normal drive.

[billysandy]

If you can produce consistant results with it, then i guess that's fine. Though, if you are inaccurate to the point where you may put others in danger, i would draw the line there. I tried a happy gilmore a few times on the range and all i could do was snap hook it :(

[GaijinGolfer]

It depends upon the course. If you are just playing some public muni course, have at it. If you are playing a course that is more uptight, dont even think about it.

[ballhog]

some of you guys are obviously a little too uptight to have fun on the course, but if you can do it consistently, forget what type of course you're on, you paid your money just like everyone else Go for it, have some fun, don't let tightass marshalls or anyone else ruin your round

[JGulkCG]

i'm not saying dont have fun while playing...i'm just saying dont challenge the integrity of the game...this is a gentleman's game...lets keep it that way.

[Shorty]

  JGulkCG said:

i'm not saying dont have fun while playing...i'm just saying dont challenge the integrity of the game...this is a gentleman's game...lets keep it that way.

Exactly. And those people who say do it if you can do it consistently are just demonstrating their ignorance. No-one can do it consistently. Padraig proved that. Do it on a farm or somewhere. It's unacceptable on the range as well as the course.

[sean_miller]

  JGulkCG said:

i'm not saying dont have fun while playing...i'm just saying dont challenge the integrity of the game...

That last bit is pure gold - in the spirit of the gentlemen who were the pioneers of this grand game, I've decided to take at least 2 mistresses and no more Happy Gilmores. It's the Woodsian way!!

[Vance87]

  sean_miller said:

That last bit is pure gold - in the spirit of the gentlemen who were the pioneers of this grand game, I've decided to take at least 2 mistresses and no more Happy Gilmores. It's the Woodsian way!!

Hey now, how does taking 2 mistresses apply to the game of golf??

Mr. Woods never made out with any mistresses on the course. Now, if you want to do the Gilmore off the course, that's up to you and totally fine.

[Tiger Spuds]

I'd probably try it a few times if it was quiet out on the course.But on a normal day.. I dunno, you probably wouldn't want to attract that kind of attention to yourself, more hassle than it's worth.You'll probably get some of the older, more uptight members having a go at you for it.

Harrington, for instance got good at it, but he still says he'd never do it in competition.

[WUTiger]

If you start hitting "Unhappy Gilmores" at mid round, make sure you can go back to your normal driver swing.

[TaylorMadeMark]

  JGulkCG said:

there is a thing in golf called etiquette. Golf is a proper game. Dont ruin it people. Also you mentioned hitting it 280+ straight. if you cant hit 280+ straight with a normal swing, you wont be able to with a happy gilmore swing.

Wow you must be a blast to play a round with.. Back to the fun topic everyone tries the Happy Gilmore as for me I drive the ball great with my normal swing and when I try that I am horrible LOL but hey if it works for you have at it and enjoy the game I say!

[TaylorMadeMark]

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Originally Posted by JGulkCG View Post i'm not saying dont have fun while playing...i'm just saying dont challenge the integrity of the game...this is a gentleman's game...lets keep it that way. That last bit is pure gold - in the spirit of the gentlemen who were the pioneers of this grand game, I've decided to take at least 2 mistresses and no more Happy Gilmores. It's the Woodsian way!! Hilarious!!

  Vance87 said:

Hey now, how does taking 2 mistresses apply to the game of golf??

Tiger does throw his club and act like a baby!

[Vance87]

I never said you couldn't throw your clubs on the course, Markie.

[JGulkCG]

ahh thats just what we need...all the kids in the world ruining the game nowadays...which is why i teach the kids at the jr clinic to respect the game.

[TaylorMadeMark]

  Vance87 said:

I never said you couldn't throw your clubs on the course, Markie.

Good point LOL!