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Except for the steepness of that shaft angle, I really like the way this A5 looks.

In addition to trying to bow that left wrist at the top, today (no video - this photo is from Sunday) I tried to visualize pointing the butt of the club at the ball on the way down.  Because I didn't get any video, I don't know how successful that feeling was, but it felt pretty effortless to get the clubhead on the ball (like I wasn't needing to manipulate anything) and I was hitting it quite well.

I'll try this feel again next time out and get some video as well to see how it looks. :)

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Shorts? I hate you. :-P

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That's a nice sunset but you can go straight to hell with those shorts and that green carpet that's covering the ground. Seriously, what is that stuff?

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Shorts? I hate you. :-P

Me to... :)

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Shorts? I hate you. :-P

+1 You socal guys should really try to be more sensitive to the feelings of others. No short pics until Memorial Day, okay?

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That's a nice sunset but you can go straight to hell with those shorts and that green carpet that's covering the ground. Seriously, what is that stuff?

Me to... :)

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You socal guys should really try to be more sensitive to the feelings of others. No short pics until Memorial Day, okay?

Phew.  Good thing I didn't post this directly into the Winter Depression Thread.  You guys probably would have all mailed me glitter. :beer:

(I really wish I did get video today then cuz I was wearing long pants and a sweater.) ;)

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Phew.  Good thing I didn't post this directly into the Winter Depression Thread.  You guys probably would have all mailed me glitter. :beer:

Grounds for an immediate ban.

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All this Jealousy cuz of our weather......And to think, some of you probably make fun of us Californian's... :-$

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All this Jealousy cuz of our weather......And to think, some of you probably make fun of us Californian's...:-$

Add Greg to the glitter list. ;-)

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I'm gonna be honest with you Drew. When I first saw these pictures, I was tempted to move them to the Winter Depression thread. :-p

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I'm gonna be honest with you Drew. When I first saw these pictures, I was tempted to move them to the Winter Depression thread. :-p

Do it..... :-D

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Do it.....

Can't, the moment has passed.

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So I got a chance to play yesterday - don't worry @billchao , I will keep the pictures to myself ;) - and all in all, it wasn't bad.  I'm hitting better shots, hitting more draws, getting better and better every time out, it seems, with my pitching, but my driver is still holding me back.

I shot an 81 yesterday (6600, par 70, 72.5, 134) and I can attribute 7 dropped shots to yipped drivers.  And by that, I mean, drives that were wildly off line.  Here's a list:

#1: A 30 yard pull-draw in the weeds that led to a bogey.

#2: A 30 yard straight-slice (made worse by a head wind) into the drink, led to a double.

#7: A 40-50 nasty pull hook into hazard, led to bogey.

#10: Popped up push OB, double bogey after parring with second ball.

#11: Same as #7, got a lucky kickback into the rough, managed bogey from there.

#18: Big push slice led to nasty lie above bunker and a bogey.

That's 7 or 8 (#2 is a tough second shot even if I'm in the fairway so a par isn't a guarantee) shots right there.  Be able to keep the driver in play and all of a sudden that 81 could be a 73 or 74.

And I had two others nearly as bad, but that I was able to recover from and par.

I'm still working on getting the shaft pointing down at the ball at A5 and working on a straighter right leg around impact.  I think the straighter right leg might be the key to eliminating the snap hooks.  Maybe just keep at that, and work in some more "toes-up" drills as well.

OK, sorry Bill, I have to share:

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So I got a chance to play yesterday - don't worry @billchao , I will keep the pictures to myself ;) - and all in all, it wasn't bad.  I'm hitting better shots, hitting more draws, getting better and better every time out, it seems, with my pitching, but my driver is still holding me back. I shot an 81 yesterday (6600, par 70, 72.5, 134) and I can attribute 7 dropped shots to yipped drivers.  And by that, I mean, drives that were wildly off line.  Here's a list: #1: A 30 yard pull-draw in the weeds that led to a bogey. #2: A 30 yard straight-slice (made worse by a head wind) into the drink, led to a double. #7: A 40-50 nasty pull hook into hazard, led to bogey. #10: Popped up push OB, double bogey after parring with second ball. #11: Same as #7, got a lucky kickback into the rough, managed bogey from there. #18: Big push slice led to nasty lie above bunker and a bogey. That's 7 or 8 (#2 is a tough second shot even if I'm in the fairway so a par isn't a guarantee) shots right there.  Be able to keep the driver in play and all of a sudden that 81 could be a 73 or 74. And I had two others nearly as bad, but that I was able to recover from and par. I'm still working on getting the shaft pointing down at the ball at A5 and working on a straighter right leg around impact.  I think the straighter right leg might be the key to eliminating the snap hooks.  Maybe just keep at that, and work in some more "toes-up" drills as well. OK, sorry Bill, I have to share: [URL=http://thesandtrap.com/content/type/61/id/114197/] [/URL] [URL=http://thesandtrap.com/content/type/61/id/114198/] [/URL] [URL=http://thesandtrap.com/content/type/61/id/114199/] [/URL]

Whatever dude, I saw those pictures yesterday :-P I was wondering what was up with your round, though. You better watch you don't start driving the ball like me :-D

Bill

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What course is that Drew? I need to get out and play again soon....been on a bit of a break...

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