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My wife recently took up golf last year and we sometimes go to the range together. Inevitably sometime afterward she always comments on someone else who 'looked good' - as in they knew how to swing a club and should she try and incorporate that. And most times I don't have any clue as to who she watched. I used to be like her, but I thankfully am long past the mimic stage of my golf evolution. When I go to the range, I typically work on the drill at hand (I'm taking lessons right now) in addition to a certain aspect to my game; short, chips, hybrids. etc. I really don't pay attention to others. For the most part. But recently I have noticed the last few times that once I'm at the bottom of my bucket, I am less focused at this point on what I am trying to do find I am checking out my range neighbors. But the intent is different. I'm looking at the guy's tempo. I try and figure out if he is working on something specifically or just hacking. What is his body type, does he have any glitches in his swing etc. So I winder, what do you pick up on if and when you watch someone at the range?

For me GolfTEC has been very worthwhile. I signed up for a 25 lesson pack becuase of the % savings/lesson. Back when I played routinely, I historically experienced flaws in my mechanics that would come and go and seeing them again last summer after a long layoff I knew I wanted something other than a couple of lessons (which worked short term in the past). What I have developed at GolfTEC is a relationship in that my coach knows my mechanics now and that has helped me tremendously. And as VegasRenegade pointed out, the practice sessions with video is essential to break bad habits; at least in my case. All that being said I understand the price barrier for most; self included. But I knew that I would probably quit golf completely if I didn't get past the problems I had that made the game miserable more often than not.

This isn't a diss or rant against dozu, but when I quit golf 10 years ago, it was precisely because of the 1000 pieces of advice that were readily available. I was in the mold of the self taught golfer that after a few years actively sought advice from anyone that seemed to be capable of imparting wisdom - be they a casual player, club pro, instructor at a community college or 3 weekend session with a card carrying instructor. I can't imagine being in that same place with the advent of YouTube, self taught packages and the advances in technology since 2002. Which is why I opted for one coach like I did now that I am back into golf. But to dozu's point, I have an 'unconventional' body type and therefore do not possess the classic golf swing. My coach is helping me use what I naturally have. There are certain things I now know that I would not be able to replicate in a 'one swing fits all' approach. For me this is all working. He has mentioned a few things to me in terms of technique and body style that I have investigated further on my own, but so far its as an addition to the concept. So, once I complete my lessons will I go back and look at other offerings? Possibly. But for right now I'm wearing the horse blinders.

Since you are working with an instructor, you should ask your coach what to do. That's a lot to digest though (5 things to think about at once it sounds like?). I had a similar type question once several lessons ago; after a few lessons, I was also now thinking of several things though as well. So I asked him. He said do the drills until they become muscle memory. Once muscle memory is achieved, we'd focus on something else/new. I had been and this just reassured me. Now I ask if I have questions when something new is introduced. I guess I am adding more to my initial response. Make sure your get clear instructions from your coach.

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old intro here: I recently switched from RN to LH and am in the process up swapping out clubs in my bag as a result. I just got the Nike VR wedges on eBay at a sweet deal. Anyone have these? The irons are well reviewed, but not so much the wedges. These are replacing Cleveland CG16s of the same loft. I loved those clubs and they were the best part of my game.

but the real travesty was the Rangers. Granted the writing was on the wall in the way they finished the season; but to just mail it in? I give props to the Os though. They wanted it and took it. Suks today living in Dallas metro area. What do they do in the offseason? No need to blow it up, but need to make significant changes.

agree - the call was a non-issue. Loved how the fans got involved. stay classy Atlanta

Cards advance. I was really surprised how they did in one and done formation.dominant.

yes TBD

So dsc123 has weighed in with the Yanks over the Nats in the Fall Classic. Sound picks really - the Yankees never gave up 1st place in the East, and the Nats could be considered a team of destiny. CC is dominating and the Nats are legit. Anyone else? I'll start with the one and done teams tomorrow: I think the Rangers will eek out a win tomorrow over the Showalter lead Os. The Os are hot, but the Rangers have been focused all season long on getting back to the Classic. 'Make the post season' was their only goal in the regular season and while sluggish the last 2 weeks, they did that. Yu brings energy, and look for him to go 7 innings and hurl 125 pitches if necessary to set the pace. Os will lose a 1 run game as the Rangers have a big chip on their shoulder and a resume that isn't complete. The Hotlanta Braves suffered the last 6 weeks of 2011 due to a depleted bullpen, and rectified that this year locking up the first wild card slot. But they face St Louis who eliminated them last season. Going with the conventional wisdom of those who get hot late in the season, I like the Cards on strength of schedule alone. Both went 7-3 down the stretch, but the Cards did so against playoff bound Reds and Nats. The Braves faced disappointing Miami and Pittsburgh. Veteran lineup and they will be patient against Medlen to work his pitch count insures Redbird Nation of advancing.

I would agree but we have the best hitter award. It's the Hank Aaron award, which also is ambiguous at best http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Aaron_Award This didn't really solve anything either as everyone began to debate the criteria of hitter. Final say so: for 40+ years we're heard that the Triple Crown winner would never happen again, much like hitting above .400. Well, Migs did it. His team made it to the post season (I know this isn't supposed to be a factor, but c'mon). And lets not even get into post season performance. If MLB was really serious about that, the awards would be handed out tomorrow before post season begins.