I have a case of the lefts...

[Second Chance]

Does anyone have issues when it's raining/wet out of your ball going left? I really had to slow my swing WAY down today in wet weather or everything went left. I kept cleaning my spikes, but it didn't seem to solve the problem...

I normally play a cut, but today it was just left...no cut.

I've been hitting 7-10 FIR and 9-13 GIR lately, but today I couldn't even hit the broad side of a barn. I just never felt solid over the ball...or connected to the ground.

Anyone have any tips to overcome this in wet weather?

Thanks,

J

[mchepp]

So many reasons I doubt you get an answer that you are happy with. I suggest an investment in a good camera to video tape your swing and post it on the site under the "My Swing" section . I also strongly suggest you sign up for evolvr (you can look it up in the search function) and you can get some help with your swing. Good Luck

[Second Chance]

Originally Posted by mchepp

So many reasons I doubt you get an answer that you are happy with. I suggest an investment in a good camera to video tape your swing and post it on the site under the "My Swing" section . I also strongly suggest you sign up for evolvr (you can look it up in the search function) and you can get some help with your swing.

Good Luck

I'm actually really satisfied with my swing... it's not perfect, but then again that's what makes golf different and such a challenge. I truly believe it had a lot to do with my shoe grip. Over the winter I spent hours working with a golf specific trainer, TPI certified. I went from 106mph swing speed to 115+mph on good days. However, sometimes I find that the extra power is very difficult to control in wet weather or when my spikes get clogged.

I was mostly looking for stance/posture tips that might help me work through playing in wetter conditions...thanks for the feedback on swing videos, but I have 2 pros that I work with and we are all happy with my swing at the moment.

Thanks,

J

[RayG]

If it's only when trying to "slow down" when it's wet or raining, it's just that your are too conscious about the conditions and trying to steer the ball, and you are releasing before the usual spot because your brain says "it's time to release". If you are happy with your swing overall, on wet days maybe try to weaken the grip to delay that release a bit. When you try and alter your natural tendencies for the conditions, all kinds of things go wrong. Like people who swing out of their shoes into the wind- they hit a balloon shot because the hit down on it and put more spin on the ball and it goes nowhere. So harder doesn't mean distance, and easier doesn't always mean straight. But if you DO have a decent swing in the dry, AND have confidence in it, then you shouldn't change it in the wet. Try to play as normal as possible and you won't be worried about the lefties.