benhd1

Time to find a new course or tell the club house what an idiot the ranger was! I play the back at my home course twice as much as the front. Many times I play the back twice. Longer and more challenging than the front.

I go from my 5wood to 4 iron...I carry a 3 iron and tried two hybrid 3's..I like the 5 wood and 4 iron better. I hit the 3 iron very seldom, usually as a knock down on windy days. Never felt like I could control hybrid distance and accuracy. Did I mention I like my 5 Wood?

Went as expected. Some really good drivers and some pretty bad slices! Scrambled in with a 44 with two lost balls. Par 35. Ball flight with new 9.5 driver still a little higher than I would like, maybe I need to move ball back in my stance? Currently play it in front of my left foot...tee it high...in the past when I try moving ball back some I slice even worse. Iron play I don't slice, 90% straight, some a slight fade. 3 & 5 wood same ratio.... My driver needs work....I slowed tempo down and made good contact, but 2 drivers were big balloon slice...ball never to be seen again! More range time to come over next several days....any drills any one may have would be great. Thanks.

Thanks guys, I believe the rushing/tempo is my problem. I play at three course. One I mentioned, the other two are much shorter. I play so much at this par 3 course, that I think when I get to a longer course....mostly on the par 5's....I think I need to crush my driver...I don't!!! When I play the par 3 course I know I can reach every green so I grab the club that allows me to swing easy. On a long par 5 I want to keep up with my buds and get home in 2...I do not have the game for that. I also read somewhere that even with the driver you need to pick a realistic target...I usually look to far down the fairway...going out to course #3 tonight for league...I will let you know how it goes....By the way new driver since last week,,,went from R7 to 09 Burner. New driver not the issue, always have had that rushing issue with the driver....it comes and goes...tempo and drop right elbow in pocket...thanks again. Buddy is a 8 hcp, so I feel he can help me.

Played a round yesterday, shot a 93 at Winchendon Golf School. Buddy said I was coming over the top too much. I know what this means, but not sure how to correct. After he made that comment, I felt like I was 'aiming or steering the driver' He also said I only seam to do it with the driver. My 3 & 5 wood I hit just like my 5 & 7 iron swing. Is over the top caused by me trying to kill the driver? Too much right arm? Drills to correct or how to correct. Thanks

must agree Ali is #1 Babe is #2 Tiger#3

My Last 6 or 7 rounds have been played at 'The Shattuck' in Jaffrey NH. 3 monster par 5's each of which force you to think. Each hole has a name: #5 is "The Gauntlet" 612 from the tips, I play the blues its about 575. Driver/4 or 5 Iron/wedge. Stream in front of green.... #6 is "Triple Threat" I play 5 iron/7 iron/wedge or 9.....swamp out straight and left for second and in front of green...snakes in there....I hate snakes! #15 is "Double Trouble" shorter version of #6, but swamp is further from Tees. I play driver/ 8 iron/ wedge...this green is a postage stamp!!! Check it out "The Shattuck" rated some where in the top 50 from the tips. Top 2 or 3 in New England.

My 99 Harley FLH...ride it when I'm not golfing and to work 1-2 days a week

Voted other, only because I like my Carbite putter, but have been 'shopping' around. I can't seam to get the 'feel' for the soft face putters...but the new Odyssey Black with harder insert felt great...price up there though...anyone using this putter...my Carbite is too hard a face for faster greens at some of the nicer courses I play, but works fine for my home course.

distance control with wedges 90 yrds on in. Pitching has improved this year, but tough to practice at the courses I play....they don't have that type of facility...so I get my practice while playing...

Footjoy!!!

2004 & 2007 sleeve for Red Sox World Series Champions Soon to have 2008 Celtics sleeve as well!!!

I have then on my clubs...will need to replace soon...looking to go with Winn! Personal preferance...I have Winn on all my non TM clubs...they are fine grips...no issues just like Winn better

Could not agree more!!!!

Yeah, I knew they 'owned' WEC, but those guys at those weight classes deserve to be ib the big show....rather watch 135 & 145 than Tim Silva fight any one! Heavy weights in UFC not much to watch these days...

Anyone see the 'event' put on by CBS!!! To bad the Lawler vs Smith fight had to be stopped! Girls fight was not bad either. The WEC on VS channel last night was great...every fight was very good. The UFC needs to add the 145 & 135 weight classes....these guys put on a show!

Thanks, for all they help....they have left as quickly as they came. Shot an 89 Friday, first sub 90 round at that course for me! Shot a 37 and 36 at home course, Par 29! Again thanks for the help.

when I hit the sha***...divot does point left of target...I do also hit the ball fat 1-2 tee shots per round...usually caused by a quick back swing which pulls my head off the ball...hitting the b ig ball first.... when I am hitting the ball well, I have a nice straight high ball flight with irons/hybrid, and a slight fade with the driver. my question: How to correct this on the spot? Shanks can ruin your round/day/confidence....outside in swing path, so if I try to take easy back swing on desired path, does this mean I 'cast' the club at the start of my down swing...to start the outside in swing...I don't feel this....but I do feel my hips clear....can this early action with hips cause this and my lack of distance???

when you say feet pointing too far right.....if I have been working on a closed stance (hogan style I believe) to get better rotation...this can be the cause???? I am not very flexible....working on stretching to improve....read this stance can help to rotate further and hit the ball farther...never been a big hitter...drives like 220-240 at best...150 is 6 or7... any way shanks showed up Friday 5/23 and have not fully left me yet! Won't play again until Thursday, I guess I will return to my straight on stance, swing easier with 1-2 up club and see how it goes. Thanks.

This has been my problem...it usually starts out me hitting some fat shots, but then a major case of the dreaded sh....s shows up. Last 4 rounds, but yesterday a friend point out my lower body was 'sliding' not rotating. I guess my question is how to correct this or drills to help correct. I have league play tonight and I'm already wondering how it will go!!!! My current plan is more practice swings until I get comfortable with my rotation, I also plan to go up 1 club and swing easier...any other suggestions. Thanks.

Franziskaner "Hefe Weisse" friend and I killed a rack of these while playing 9 Friday night. Bar maid said distributor told her try 6 on us and let me know next week! Have league tonight, hope the distributor come on Tuesdays with more!!!

19* 3H I hit about 195-200

If $$ not in the equation go with the quad, but I agree for the $$ you can't go wrong with the R7 460. I've played 4 Taylormade drivers...like each..love the quad. I still have an older 580, older 425 quad, and gave my R7 460 draw to my son after one season, only difference I've found is distance...I hit the quad a little further 10-20 yrds...all are very forgiving drivers. All but the 580 are 10.5 loft, the 580 was 9.5...Also liked the Callaway BB 460 seams to be in the $$ range your looking at. Good luck.

I use my PW 44 from 120-100 , my AW 49 for bump & Run and 90-70, my GW 52 from 70 on in and my 56 for flops only...I also have a SW I call "the masher" I use in traps...My AW has made it's way to my son's bag for now, but he'll be returning it soon and the 52 & 56 will rotate through....

I had them on my last set...loved them...passed down to my son...he plans to have me regrip with them again soon....I also have winn grip on my wedges and putter...love the feel!