fishontro

What's not to get, if someone is better at something than you, they might know more. Do you know this golfer I speak of? Oh, that's right you have now idea that he grew up on the course, was shooting under 80 at 10, has a very solid game and has helped me get back to where he knows I can play. I said "On the other hand, I play with a scratch golfer and ASKED him "If you see something, let me know."... This guy is a friend of mine, knows my situation and knows how I used to play. The other dude I had the dis-pleasure of playing with, is a douche. We have mutual friends and he invited me to play. I wish you could see his swing and temperament, as it does not support "the principles of the swing and how to teach those principles without having the physical ability to put them into practice in their own swing." So, YES, I would be more inclined to take the advice a player who shoots 70-73 over a one who shoots 95-105. If you like taking advice from someone you can beat on the course, go ahead.

I know a guy like "that guy", he invited me out to play once. Not knowing he was "that guy", I accepted. I used to be a decent player in my early 20's, but a knee reconstruction, marriage, a few kids, you know...life got in the way of golf. So, I had just started up again when he invited me out. I was a bit nervous, playing my old stomping grounds again and knowing how I used to play the course. First 2 holes, think I was at 2 over and I snapped hooked my drive on 3. "that guy" started it up ..."I think your clearing your hips to early..." I gave him a quick smile,"Thanks Haney, what did you get on that par 5? 8 or was it 9?" The worst part is, he knows he's at a 20 ghin, but talks like he's a 3. He did not get the hint as he kept at it even when I was obviously ignoring him. He ruined the round for me, waste of $60 and 5 hours of my life. Needless to say, I won't golf him again. On the other hand, I play with a scratch golfer and ASKED him "If you see something, let me know."

That's how I started, but I prefer a midsize grip. Choking down felt like a standard grip to me, plus I hated the inch above my hand. So, I popped the grip off, took out the saw, cut 1" off, slid the grip on. bling. In addition, I'm using an older driver that I plan on upgrading (983k to 913d3) So, had I not liked it, the 913d3 would be here now. I'm glad I whacked my driver down, my next driver will not be over 44".

I'm an Operator at a timber mill. I don't make make 6 figures, but enough to have a car/truck/house payments. I'm just a "high fivin' white guy" in nor-cal. Jeep's, FJ's, boats...things I've built, used then sold. I wasted way to much money getting those the way I wanted, then a huge loss selling them. Wife and 2 kids helped me leave the off-road hobby. It's just golf now, have not PLAYED since high school. Just a few rounds here and there, usually beer was involved. Now, it's all about getting to single digits.

Golf is one of my cheaper hobbies. Jeep's and LandCrusier's cost way more. Fishing adds up quick with fuel, food, beverages, equip/gear...Same goes with hunting, tags, ammo, gear... Plus, I chip quite often in my backyard to un-wind, that's free.

After several buckets, I can confirm that I am hitting my 9.5 983K way straighter and just as far if not further. Hitting the sweat spot more often IS producing. There are a few things to consider in my case. I am 6' and have a "wingspan" of 6'5". Yes, I am still part gorilla. My miss is a snap/duck hook. I am trying to keep my ball position off my left heel AND hold my the back of my left hand toward the target...VERY hard to do after 10 years of letting my right hand dominate the follow through. Bottom line, it is working for me.

I finally cut 1.25" off my 983k. I had been choking down and hitting it very well, the reasons I finally did it: 1) I hit it better 2) I use midsize grips, choking down felt like a standard grip 3) Re-using grips is an option, so this was a free mod to do. I also bought some RBZ irons off ebay that are +3/4". Cut all the Taylormade rubber off, whacked off 11/16" and slid on my older Lamkin crosstours (midsize)...I'm cheap and willing to learn how to do things rather than pay for it. Best mods I have ever done.