My Swing (Popeye)

[Popeye]

I've been Playing Golf for: 4 months

My current handicap index or average score is: 95
My typical ball flight is: random!
The shot I hate or the "miss" I'm trying to reduce/eliminate is:more consistantcy

 

So ever since I started I have had real problems hitting my irons- there is no way of knowing where the ball can end up! It can go high to the left or the right or it can just bounce along the ground for a few yards, or sometimes it can be the cleanest, crispest shot you will ever see in your life and go straight as a arrow!! My driving is ok, it is just irons that seen to be a issue.

the videos show hitting a 4i, 7i and a PW in that order. Looking at the video I can see that my posture is not the best ( arms need to be straighter and my hands look pretty weird!) Now could that be all that is wrong or can anyone see anything else amiss (be gentle!) Thanks in advance!!

p.s apologies for not getting the ball in the frame- I can record another video if need be.

 

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[dennyjones]

I'm sure somebody will be along soon with some ideas and tips for you but in the mean time, please read the following.  Filming your swing.

Good luck.

[RandallT]

I think you're right on the posture. You don't look like you're set and relaxed. Maybe take a look at some good grip fundamentals too:

• How to Grip a Golf Club, Commonalities of a Functional Golf Grip
• Good Golf Posture (How to Address the Golf Ball)

You can also be certain that there'll be more to it than that, but generally, one thing leads to another in a golf swing. Start with the basic static things and make sure all that gets ingrained.  Then move on to the backswing, since you can't have a great downswing unless you are in a good position at the top.

My thought is start there, look at better video angles (you'll need to find a way to strap your camera/phone to your bag or something- lotsa good solutions on Amazon for a reasonable price), and then resubmit a couple more videos here.

Good luck! 

[Popeye]

17 hours ago, dennyjones said:

please read the following.  Filming your swing.

Good luck.

Thanks, next time I get out will have another go and try and do it properly!

15 hours ago, RandallT said:

 

I think you're right on the posture. You don't look like you're set and relaxed.

 

That's the thing-that is my natural posture and how I feel comfortable, when I try and do it 'by the book' then it just feels horrible and I end up reverting back. 

[iacas]

On 10/1/2017 at 7:15 AM, Popeye said:

Thanks, next time I get out will have another go and try and do it properly!

That's the thing-that is my natural posture and how I feel comfortable, when I try and do it 'by the book' then it just feels horrible and I end up reverting back. 

What's comfortable now may not be what's right.

Do the right thing for awhile and it'll feel more and more comfortable.

[Popeye]

21 hours ago, iacas said:

What's comfortable now may not be what's right.

Do the right thing for awhile and it'll feel more and more comfortable.

Have been practising a better posture in front of a mirror and it is starting to feel more comfortable the more I do it, just need to wait for a break in the weather to see what effect it will have.

One issue tha is concerning me is with my improved posture the iron isn't sitting flush with the ground any more, the toe is raised.

In order to get it flush I end up in the posture you can see in the video. Is this something to be concerned or something I can address letter and concentrate on bigger issues for now?

[iacas]

9 hours ago, Popeye said:

Have been practising a better posture in front of a mirror and it is starting to feel more comfortable the more I do it, just need to wait for a break in the weather to see what effect it will have.

One issue tha is concerning me is with my improved posture the iron isn't sitting flush with the ground any more, the toe is raised.

In order to get it flush I end up in the posture you can see in the video. Is this something to be concerned or something I can address letter and concentrate on bigger issues for now?

That only matters if it's not quite flush at impact.