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

My Swing (boomer0299)

boomer0299

By boomer0299
in Member Swings

 Share
Note: This thread is 5034 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

boomer0299 Member

boomer0299

Posted
Posted

I've been Playing Golf for: About 3 months.

My current handicap index or average score is: I've only played on a course about 3 times. Never figured this out yet.

My typical ball flight is: high, some pushes and some pulls.

The shot I hate or the "miss" I'm trying to reduce/eliminate is: Fat shots

Videos:

Hey everyone,

Brand new to posting here, so I figured I'd start it off with a video that I took tonight.

This is the best quality I can get for now. I shot it from  2 different angles and it switches about half way through the video. I'm looking for any tips to get my ball flight straighter and to avoid hitting these fat shots. The last shot of this video happens to me all the time, especially on bad days.

I'm definitely looking for advice, but I guess the one thing I'm afraid of is filling my mind with too many thoughts, so I'm looking for advice on some major corrections.

Thanks for any help!


Sykology Member

Sykology

Posted
Posted

I'm no expert, but I can point out what is most likely the main thing causing you to hit the ball fat. You are swaying your hips during your backswing, essentially moving behind the ball. This makes it harder to hit the ball first and then the ground. On the way back, focus more on winding your hips, instead of moving them. Then, on the way through, unwind and maybe move just a little forward so you hit slightly down on the ball. All in all, great looking swing for a new player!


boomer0299 Member

boomer0299

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Yea I definitely agree. That's something I've been trying to work on. I had significant head and lateral movement when I first started. It's starting to quiet down a bit, but there's still much more that needs to be fixed. Thanks for the feedback!


Beachcomber Super Member

Beachcomber

Posted
Posted

Grip

Your grip is too strong... And IMO should be weaker.

Head

Your head looks good at address - slightly tilted... And behind the ball.  But as soon as you start going into the backswing - your head moves off from its starting point - and goes away from the target.  Your head then has to shift back and get back to where it started for you to find your low point in the swing arch.

You need to have a stationary head from start - through impact.

Read up and learn more about a centered pivot which should help keep your head still.

.

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

boomer0299 Member

boomer0299

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Thanks for the input beachcomber. I've been trying to tame this head movement problem for a bit now, but also my cupped wrist problem as well. And nice notice on the grip. I've been trying to weaken my grip a little and have my left hand pointing more towards my left ear/shoulder instead of waist/hip, but it always gettin away from me. Thanks again for the advice.

Nick


Note: This thread is 5034 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

    Carl's Place
    PlayBetter
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FitForGolf
    FlightScope Mevo

    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

    • RetiredOldMan
      Too Old ?

      By RetiredOldMan · Posted

      Hello Golfing Buddies, It has been awhile since I posted but I am the Retired Old Man that asked for advice because I suffered two "T.I.A.'s about switching from playing right handed to playing left handed.  I purchased a Callaway Edge Left handed golf clubs. I changed the grips to oversize grips.  Well, two weeks ago and still at 79 years old, I shot a 44 and 47 on a small course in my hometown.  I am currently changing my shafts from regular flex to Senior flex.  So, you can see' it can be done! So, you other old timers; get with the program! Blessings to all of you. Retired Old Man (Terry Warner)  
    • Syth
      What Are You Listening To?

      By Syth · Posted

      Haiduk - Archdevil        
    • saevel25
      LIFT Your Freakin' Arms

      By saevel25 · Posted

      Probably since the golfer has to swing the club back and up. The hands have to move back and up. You can feel them go back and up just by turning the shoulders and bending the right arm, because it brings your hands towards your right shoulder.  The difference is if you maintain width or not. Less width means a shorter feeling swing path so the more you need to lift the arms. Being as someone who gets the right arm bend at 110+ degrees, it's 100% a timing issue. I am use to like a 1.5+ second backswing. It probably should be like 1 second at most. Half a second or more will feel like an eternity. I have had swings where I keep my right arm straighter and I am still trying to time the downswing based on the old tempo.  Ideally, for me, it is probably going to be a much quicker and shorter (in duration) backswing, while keeping the right elbow straighter. Which also means more hinging to get swing length without over swinging. 
    • coachjimsc
      Wordle Daily Puzzle

      By coachjimsc · Posted

      Wordle 1,789 5/6 ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ ⬜⬜🟨⬜⬜ ⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩 ⬜🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
    • Ty_Webb
      LIFT Your Freakin' Arms

      By Ty_Webb · Posted

      I'm currently recuperating from surgery, so no golf, but have been thinking about this quite a bit. This and the don't overbend the right arm thing. It's hard for me to even pose the position, so I'm not 100% sure, but I feel like it's impossible to have the right humerus along the shirt seam and not overbend your right arm, unless your hands are down near your hips. If the left arm is up at or above the shoulder plane and your right arm is bent less than 90 degrees, then your right humerus has to raise or your hands will get pulled apart. Your left hand can't reach your right hand unless either the right upper arm is up or the right arm is overbent. Is that right? If it is, then focusing on not overbending the right arm would force you to raise the humerus. And actually thinking further on it, if you do overbend your right arm, then you're basically forcing your upper arm down or forcing your left arm to bend. Since (for me at least) bending the left arm too much is not something I think I need to worry about, it means that the bend in the trail arm is really the driving force behind what happens to the right humerus. 
×
×
  • 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