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HackerUpNorth Established Member

HackerUpNorth

I've been Playing Golf for: 2 Years

My current handicap index or average score is: 25

My typical ball flight is:  High

The shot I hate or the "miss" I'm trying to reduce/eliminate is:  Big Slice or Hook

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Any suggestions would be appreciated

thank you


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Beachcomber

HackerUpNorth... Welcome to TST.  You look like a big athletic dude.  I think you have potential... We just gotta clean up your mechanics.

1.) Your grip is VERY strong.  I'd weaken that left hand a little. Here are some photos of how the left hand should connect onto the club:

a.) The left index finger - the first joint should be on the front (target) side of the shaft.  As can be seen in the photo.

b.) The grip should run from that index finger joint - up through the meaty part of the palm on the left hand.

c.) The 'V' formed by the left thumb and index finger - should point at your right shoulder.

2.) Your head moves off the ball - by approximately 4 to 6" - laterally to the right (away from the ball).  You can see at the top of the backswing - your left foot is lifting off the ground - meaning your weight is heavily shifted to the right.  Try working on a centered pivot and keeping your weight on your left foot.  This will help you with a centered pivot and maintaining weight on your left side.

Here is an excellent thread for you the check out...

http://thesandtrap.com/t/54540/a-centered-pivot

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Hello all, I just went outside and recorded a few swings with my iron, wanted to know what advice you guys could give me?  Any pointers, things to work on, things I do well?

thank you


HackerUpNorth Established Member

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I have a driver swing thread from when I first joined, but only had one reply.  I wanted to start fresh with an iron swing, and get replies.


Datsyuk Well Established Member

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Originally Posted by HackerUpNorth

I have a driver swing thread from when I first joined, but only had one reply.  I wanted to start fresh with an iron swing, and get replies.

Might get more replies if you post video of hitting balls with your real swing, maybe on a golf course.


Datsyuk Well Established Member

Datsyuk

Originally Posted by Sonny217

Stance seems very wide.

I assumed that was a medical issue (rickets or something).


HackerUpNorth Established Member

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could be I'm over 6'3" and thats a pitching wedge?

heres some actual swings at the driving range, with the same club.  I just noticed I'm trying real hard to keep my backfoot still, and didn't realize its causing my front foot to move now.


Sonny217 Member

Sonny217

Originally Posted by HackerUpNorth

could be I'm over 6'3" and thats a pitching wedge?

I'm going to guess you haven't been to a clubfitter......


HackerUpNorth Established Member

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not for irons, for driver only.  My clubs are 1/2 "long, but i have longer legs and not really long arms, so I could possibly need even longer clubs?


Sonny217 Member

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Most off the rack stuff is made for people of average height, about 69".   I am 70" tall, but my reach is 76" and I play standard length.  I would suspect you may need longer shafts.


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el8d0bOkcsQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OzD3kR742A&feature;=relmfu

first two swings on this video are normal, 2nd two I'm trying to stretch back more, and rotate my hips faster

thanks for any help I get


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