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By RetiredOldMan · Posted
I have palyed >12 times with my new left handed clubs. Yesterday, I shot a 52 on the front and a 53 on the back. I also played my first round using a Pure Spin 60* wedge. I was not ready for the learning curve necessary. I need to hit chipping balls into a bucket in the yard. My right handed lob wedge, I could hit close to 70 yards. This one, I am doing good to get 40 yards out of it. So, I put the club in time out until I can get a little more use to playing this club left handed. I have ordered a 3 hybrid that should be in by tomorrow. (Wednesday 8/13/2025) Today, is rest up day and will probably play tomorow. In all honesty, I am thrilled to even play this good. One more thing, I have a bad slice if I try and push the driver to try and get a little more yardage. Staying in the fairway is essiential to playing good golf. Another thing I do, is keep track of my putts. You will find that your putts can account for as much as 40% of your score. The group that I play with do a little game called "Star Putter" for 10 cents a hole. I find this makes me take my putting seriously with out costing me an a lot of score and some money. If you will find ways to play a good game, it is so much more fun than hitting a long drive but can't find your ball in the rough. Another thing I quit doing was always trying to make the fairway larger than it was inrtended to be. In other words, the edge of the first cut, I consider as of the fairway, and I consider it to be in the rough. I am a instrument rated pilot (not current) and I was always having trouble making smooth landings. One time, on a check ride, I was complaining about not having smooth landings. My CFII said, "Your landings are rough because you are not being accurate with your procedures, altitudes, and air speed." You know what? He was right. So apply the same principles to your golf game. Ease off of trying to be the longest ball hitter and instead, play the center of the fairway and strive to limit your putts to 2 per hole. I will play a few more rounds and let you know about my progress. I have set a goal to shoot my age (78) and that will be pretty hard to achieve but I am confident I will eventually get there. I really appreciate all the comments and tips this forum gives me. Blessings to you all! Retired Old Man, Terry -
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