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Reggie Bush in Honolulu Blue for the next 4 yrs. Whoo hoo, first back since Sanders to have a 1,000 yd season back to back. A solid running game might let Detroit become more balanced.

I read about this, CRAZY. Sinkholes are starting to be a little more of an occurrence than I ever remember. Might be more media coverage too, but still makes you watch your step.

Crusher47, I can relate on the range, but I think most of my inconsistency comes from the lack of real grass ranges in my area. Hitting off of the mats makes me change my already bad mechanics to make the strike feel right. I agree with Casey on the mental part of the 3's. I know for me it is an amped up problem. I feel extra confident with my short irons and think I'm going to hole it on every par 3 (stupid thoughts I know). A trick that has worked for me in the past is forgetting that I'm on the tee box, and approaching the shot like any other approach shot. Just my two cents.

To be 100% honest I'm not sure. I thought maybe if there was a "normal" set-up and I was still having the problems I could disect my mechanics more directly. I'm not so naive to the fact that my mechanics are a work in progress and my biggest downfall, but I thought maybe a change in ball position would be a simple fix and could point to the bigger problems.

I have always understood the concept of hitting down with irons, but my session at the range a couple of days ago I paid attention to everything a little bit more. I realized that I am probably playing the ball too forward in my stance...lots of low line drives and topping. I have seen tips about forward and behind center at about 6" for various clubs, is there a range of what clubs to play forward, center, and back of stance?

I'm looking forward to the rivalry between Hoke and Meyer once they both get their systems up and running. I think it will be good for "The Game". I'll leave it at that since this is the March Madness thread.

Oh, Jspangler. You and I are going to have fun come November with you being an Ohio fan and all. Grew up in MI so naturally I'm a UM fan. You won't get any smack from me on the hardwoods though, even though UM is doing well I'm still not a big bball fan. Good luck in the B1G tourney though.

I'm a B1G guy. Anyone else believe Cowherd when he says all teams except IU will be out within 2 or 3 games?

This subject is where I don't mind my wife searching for the discount racks at department stores. Not sure how she does it, but I haven't paid over 15 bucks for golf shorts or shirts.

Welcome saturday.

Let me try again. If I take lessons, how much of the lesson is teaching me mechanics and how much of the lesson is explaining about my style of club?

I have been playing with some hand-me-down clubs for awhile and decided to upgrade last year. Sadly I wasn't able to play but 1 round with them (such a waste). That particular round was one of my lowest ever at the particular course, I'm still convinced that it was a confidence thing that particular day. I have been considering lessons under the analogy of getting new tires on your car and getting an alignment to make everything as perfect as possible. I know lessons are important, but will I learn to hit my clubs as much as I will work on mechanics and me? Hopefully this isn't too confusing of a question. Thanks.

Crazy question on this. Since you tee it up as close the the ground as possible creating a "perfect" lie, do you change your stance at all or how far back or forward you play the ball? Didn't know if you still play down on the ball with your irons?

Quote: Good luck with your game. I play around Chattanooga quite a bit at Moccasin Bend, Brown Acres, Brainerd, and Trenton Ga. I like the course at Trenton (if I can manage to get through the 3rd through the 5th holes in the neighborhood of par). Ha ha! I try to play Moccasin Bend fairly often. I just moved to the area last year and found their twilight specials during the summer. Never played the Trenton course, but I think a co-worker just bought a place close. Might have to check it out. Thanks for the welcome all.

I have the same fear. Based on the comments, I'm thinking about taking the "play your game" seriously and leave it at home. Overall is the driver swing the same as the rest of the bag?

Civil engineering for a small firm. Seem to do more here than any larger firm I've worked for, golf is a great release.

Greetings. I have attempted to golf many times, but never tried to learn the game. I first started playing on a regular basis while stationed in Norfolk, VA for a couple of years. Since then I have played much less often than I would like, but have gotten back in to it with a couple of guys from work. I went a little crazy last summer and gave up one hobby for another. I sold my project motorcycle and used the funds to buy some new clubs to replace the 10 year old hand me downs I had. Now I'm trying to learn the game more to justify the purchase to myself. Thanks in advance for all of the help and encouragement.