True-er iron distances

[Camx]

Hello all,

I just picked up the game in June and love it. I have taken a few lessons and have been pretty active on the course as well as the range.

My question is this, how can one determine a more accurate estimation of club distances? I am striving for better accuracy rather than how far i can whack the ball. But at the same time it is crucial to have a true-er estimation to be able to reach the greens more often. At the range there are so many variables (poor balls, mats etc), and when on the course it is hard to gauge distance unless you play the course a few times and learn which club to use at which hole. I have even thought of a laser range finder, only I'm not sure if they can pin point a ball on the course.

Any ideas would be very appreciated, thanks.

[Jockstrap]

camx,

The skycaddy is held in very high regard, I've not used it myself, but a quick glance at the Equipment forum shows some very positive reviews. You can find it here... http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4452

Personally, I use a more practical means of getting the ball close to the flagstick, and that's judgement. Knowing how far you can hit your long, mid and short irons is key to consistent approach shots, but judging distance comes from hours of practice on the range.

Good luck pal.

[milner_7]

I have the launchPad simulator which has been given some very good reviews for the technology and experience. It also has a download available for the Swing analyzer (Launch Pad Driving Range) Ball flight, speed, swing speed, side spin, lenght etc. You can hit real balls off it if you have a net. Otherwise it has a tethered ball that you hit on it. You can play Tiger Woods and Links games as well using your own clubs. I got it for Christmas and enjoy it!!

http://www.electricspin.com/index.html