My Swing (Melly9)

[Melly9]

 

I've been Playing Golf for: 5 years off and on
My current handicap index or average score is: 4 handicap
My typical ball flight is: Push Draw
The shot I hate or the "miss" I'm trying to reduce/eliminate is: Push Fade

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This past year I have started to take a the game seriously for the first time. I was a collegiate baseball player and did not pick up golf until after I graduated. I have never had an in person lesson, but have had a few online lessons with Dan Carraher over the last 6 months or so. These videos are from a couple of months ago. My main thing I have been trying to work on is my leg work. My left leg straightens too soon it seems and my left shoulder starts coming up far too soon.

The videos are a stock 9 iron shot. 150 yards or so with a 5 yard draw. When I am swinging well my miss is a straight pull not too far off target. When I'm not playing well I have push fades that really start to creep in out of no where which I'd really like to eliminate. 

Videos: 

 

[Effington]

Cheers and welcome to the club.  How often are you practicing?

[iacas]

First, thanks for being a Supporter. I in turn try to support you guys especially, and in looking at these videos… I can't really say too much, unfortunately.

I'd love to see:

• Slightly better angles.
• High-speed (slow-mo) video.
• Something more with a 5-iron or 6-iron.

It's tough to see a lot of flaws in wedges and short irons, and I doubt you push-fade or pull them too often. The flaws are more easily seen in mid-irons or longer clubs, and more easily seen when I have more than handful of frames for the entire downswing.

Most phones do slow-motion capture these days. Is that possible, @Melly9?

[Melly9]

4 hours ago, Effington said:

Cheers and welcome to the club.  How often are you practicing?

I typically practice 2-3 times a week and play around 2 times a week. And I appreciate it!  I’ve been a lurker for 5 years. Don’t know why I waited so long to participate. 

2 hours ago, iacas said:

First, thanks for being a Supporter. I in turn try to support you guys especially, and in looking at these videos… I can't really say too much, unfortunately.

I'd love to see:

• Slightly better angles.
• High-speed (slow-mo) video.
• Something more with a 5-iron or 6-iron.

It's tough to see a lot of flaws in wedges and short irons, and I doubt you push-fade or pull them too often. The flaws are more easily seen in mid-irons or longer clubs, and more easily seen when I have more than handful of frames for the entire downswing.

Most phones do slow-motion capture these days. Is that possible, @Melly9?

Thank you for your feedback @iacas. I’m going to the range this evening and I’ll take into account everything you’ve just mentioned. I’ve been a huge fan of especially yourself and @mvmac since I started golfing in 2013. Like I said above, I don’t know why I haven’t participated until now. Thanks again!

[JetFan1983]

I have no tips to share at this time, but I did want to say that your swing looks good to me. Obviously there are flaws somewhere in there, but overall, it's a strong motion IMO. 

Also, based on the small sample of posts you've made so far, you look like a solid addition to the community if you decide to be involved more. I'm looking forward to seeing those improved swing vids Erik requested. 

[Melly9]

Well, I went to the range today hoping to get better videos. Unfortunately after I warmed up a little bit and set up my camera, I was only able to film one swing before it started down pouring. Any video tips other than that I need to get the angle more down the toe line? 

This video is a 6 iron which started on target and drew about 5 yards left of target.

Going to be high 60s tomorrow so I’ll definitely be out on the range and play 18. 

Edited December 31, 2018 by Melly9

[iacas]

1 hour ago, Melly9 said:

Any video tips other than that I need to get the angle more down the toe line? 

Put a stick down and make the stick look perfectly vertical on camera. Then actually stand with your toes on the stick, basically, not a foot from the stick.

Also, please, slow motion.

This video shows a bit more of why you get the misses you get, but I'd still like better angles and slow-mo.