Jump to content
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast! ×
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast!
IGNORED

Distance problem

awesome1975

By awesome1975
in Instruction and Playing Tips

 Share
Note: This thread is 5049 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

  • Administrator
iacas Hall of Fame Member

iacas

Posted
  • Administrator
Posted

Videos are private.

Erik J. Barzeski — ⛳ I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • Author, Lowest Score Wins
Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America" 2016-17 & "Best in State" 2017-20 • WNY Section PGA Teacher of the Year 2019 :edel: :true_linkswear:

Check Out: New Topics | TST Blog | Golf Terms | Instructional Content | Analyzr | LSW | Instructional Droplets

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

sk golf Well Established Member

sk golf

Posted
Posted

Originally Posted by awesome1975

man sorry about that. should be ok now



Works now.  I stand by my earlier recommendations.  Definitely need more weight forward and handle further forward.  I have a couple things to add though.

Hard for me to say this with "certainty", but your attachment (grip) looks weak.  The face on camera angle wasn't aligned perfectly so I can't say that for sure, but it appears weak.  Then from dtl your clubface is open at p4 (top of swing).

Summary:

Weak grip

Open Club Face

Throwing the club from the top (regardless what Brandel says)

Weight not forward

... All of those equal not very much power.

Hope this helps...

Stephan Kostelecky

Golf Instructor

Youtube


sk golf Well Established Member

sk golf

Posted
Posted

Bad news

Weak grip

Open Club Face

Throwing the club from the top (regardless what Brandel says)

Weight not forward

Good news

It can be fixed and you are capable of hitting it much further then 175 yds!!!

The best advice I can give though is if it doesn't feel awkward at first you might not be doing anything different.  So practice really SLOW swings so the reps are quality.  So your progress is measurable, use mirrors, reflection in windows, and video so you know if your "feel" is real or not in your changes.  Best of luck!

  • Upvote 1

Stephan Kostelecky

Golf Instructor

Youtube


awesome1975 Member

awesome1975

Posted
  • Author
Posted

funny you say that a buddy of mine said when i do slow practice swings before my shots, that the practice shots look tons better than the real shot. i do feel like the slow reps idea is a good idea, just got to put in the time doing them.


JoshKeller Established Member

JoshKeller

Posted
Posted

im not a pro by any means, but it looks like your weight at address is on your heals and your a little too far from the ball, causing you to lunge at the ball on the downswing, and your weight stays back instead of shifting to your front leg.

nike sq dymo str8 fit 9.5º  stiff
cobra baffler 3 wood stiff / cobra baffler 18º hybrid stiff
cobra sz irons stiff (soon to be bridgestone j33)
Cleveland 52, 56, 60 cg14
odyssey 2 dot putter / taylormade penta tp, prov1, callaway hx tour (have a few boxes of each from the past couple seasons)


sk golf Well Established Member

sk golf

Posted
Posted

Fix grip first

That will make fixing club face easier

Then after club face is square

It will be easier to get handle forward and weight forward

Stephan Kostelecky

Golf Instructor

Youtube


EverythingGolf Dedicated Member

EverythingGolf

Posted
Posted

Lets start with your take away. I have a few images to show you what you are doing in your back swing.

It looks like you are taking the club back with your arms and not your shoulders/upper body.

Notice how Anthony's club head is directly behind him and yours is to far outside this will cause you to get to steep and laid off at the top.

aw75 1.jpg

This image shows how steep you are. You want the shaft of the club to be pointing at the target line like it does in Anthony's image.

aw 75 2.jpg

At the top of your swing the club is pointing to the left and you want it pointing down the target line as you see in Anthony's  image.

aw 75 3.jpg

You must correct your take away so you can get into a better position at the top, this will make it much easier to make a proper down swing.

Here is a video to help you out.

  • Upvote 1

5 Simple Keys® Associate

"Golf is not a game of great shots. It's a game of the most accurate misses.

The people who win make the smallest mistakes." - Gene Littler

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1

awesome1975 Member

awesome1975

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Wow I appreciate everyones advice, thanks for taking the time.. It is interesting to see my backswing plane next to a pro like Kim. (it never felt like it was that off)

Today I truly get serious about changing it. Going to get a full length mirror, put it in the yard and work on each problem everyday.

Thanks again..


awesome1975 Member

awesome1975

Posted
  • Author
Posted

So I have been working on all the advice given here and I am seeing some progress.

Another question: I have been trying to exaggerate the weight shift on the down swing to my left side.  It seems I have the most power when I feel like my left leg is "very" firm and planted at impact as opposed to passively allowing the weight to shift to it, I feel like i am driving that left foot into the ground with the thigh feeling flexed and stiff.

Seems like it adds power to do this, but if it is not the best idea I do not want to ingrain that feel at impact


Kieran123 Great Member

Kieran123

Posted
Posted


Originally Posted by awesome1975

So I have been working on all the advice given here and I am seeing some progress.

Another question: I have been trying to exaggerate the weight shift on the down swing to my left side.  It seems I have the most power when I feel like my left leg is "very" firm and planted at impact as opposed to passively allowing the weight to shift to it, I feel like i am driving that left foot into the ground with the thigh feeling flexed and stiff.

Seems like it adds power to do this, but if it is not the best idea I do not want to ingrain that feel at impact



It probably feels exaggerated right now, but will become natural.

I was the same, I used to play rounds with friends and wondered if I looked strange. ( I felt like I was 90% on my front foot )

:tmade: SLDR X-Stiff 12.5°
:nike:VRS Covert 3 Wood Stiff
:nike:VRS Covert 3 Hybrid Stiff
:nike:VR Pro Combo CB 4 - PW Stiff 2° Flat
:cleveland:588RTX CB 50.10 GW
:cleveland:588RTX CB 54.10 SW
:nike:VR V-Rev 60.8 LW
:nike:Method 002 Putter


awesome1975 Member

awesome1975

Posted
  • Author
Posted


Originally Posted by Kieran123

It probably feels exaggerated right now, but will become natural.

I was the same, I used to play rounds with friends and wondered if I looked strange. ( I felt like I was 90% on my front foot )



Yeah I don't think I could make my swing look anymore strange than it has been. Any change is an improvement.


  • 2 weeks later...
soon_tourpro Well Established Member

soon_tourpro

Posted
Posted

Need to slow down the swing.

Tempo is way to fast.

If current is 100 do 30%.

Lower body not engaged enough.

Robert Something


Note: This thread is 5049 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    PlayBetter
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FitForGolf
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-20%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack/FitForGolf, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope. 15% off TourStriker (no code).

  • Posts

    • RickK
      Question About UK vs. U.S. Course Etiquette

      By RickK · Posted

      The term I hear most often is "double teeing" which means the course/club has starting times from both the #1 and #10 tee.  I have encountered this many times and we know if we are the first group off #10, we may well get to #1 and have to wait because there are groups still with tee times yet to tee of #1.  In most instances, where the course/club has a starter, he normally explains this situation.  In this case, the pro advised what you would could/would encounter making the turn to #1.  And, that is exactly what happened.  Probably would have been wise to talk to the pro after playing back 9 and ask when you could go off #1 since apparently that club does not double tee.   Regardless, the outburst towards the other group was uncalled for.  And, I don't blame the member for being upset.  As a member of a private club, you are responsible for the actions of your guest.  I have played many times as a guest in the UK and I am pretty damn sure my host was responsible for my actions while at the club.  I know at the clubs I have belonged to here in the US, that is the way it is.  As a matter of fact, the member may find himself being brought before management and facing possible suspension.  So, I don't blame him for being upset.  However, as the host, he really should have stepped up and put a stop to the OP's actions.  OP makes this statement "I now understand that standards are different on the "private course." But I'll take those lessons to the muni, too."  No, the standards are not different.  You, sir, seem to be just a bit hard headed and belligerent, even if you are college professor...which possibly explains a lot.   JMHO
    • DeadMan
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By DeadMan · Posted

      Day 32: worked for about 10 minutes on my drill. Filmed it as well for a check in. I think it’s slightly better but still seeing some issues. 
    • WillieT
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By WillieT · Posted

      Day 44 (26 Dec 25)  -  played in the Friday men’s shootout with a twist - used the Toney Penna persimmons and MacGregor blades - had a blast playing these clubs.  They really help in zoning in on making solid ball contact.  Scoring was solid - had several looks at birdie and had a few par saves.  Overall a day of focused course management. 
    • ConorHealy
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By ConorHealy · Posted

      Day 2: 2025.12.27 Eighteen holes at Kauri Cliffs. Focusing on trying to keep flex in right leg during backswing.
    • 5amZ
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By 5amZ · Posted

      Day 136 12-26 Had a different practice planned today but life happened. Worked on "wide to wide" and still working on remaining flowy. Starting the club head in front of the ball as a drill, is helping with the flow of the swing.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept