Cinco

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Ping G10. I haven't purchased mine yet, but it is at the top of my list. Played with a demo for a couple of weeks and absolutely loved it. However, for me I wonder if the results came more from the shaft than the club. I was using the UST Pro Force High Launch option on the G10. Sometimes it's difficult for me to get the ball in the air with the 3wood and this shaft makes all the difference.

I'm surprised this thread hasn't had more response. I have often wondered if Golftec is worth the money. It is expensive, but seems to give invaluable, instant feedback.

I have been racking my brain trying to think of a career that allows more time for golf. Can anyone help me out? Does anyone have a career that allows them to play golf multiple times per week?

As you can see, grips are a personal preference. I currently have Winn grips, but I keep hearing over and over again about the Golf Pride Multicompound grips, so I will have to give them a try, even though they seem very rough and hard. Here are the top 5 sellers on a popular online retailer. It's interesting that 4 out of 5 are Golf Pride. 1. Golf Pride - Tour Velvet .580 Round 2. Golf Pride - New Decade MCC .580 Red Round 3. Winn - Excel RF Oversize + 1/8 Weather Black 4. Golf Pride - .580 Tour Wrap Grips 5. Golf Pride - Multi-Compound Cord Midsize Grip

I think the key reason no one said "Driver off the deck" was because the golfer in the scenario was a high handicapper.

I don't see how this information makes it an easier idea...it actually makes it a more difficult idea. :) I still think that 225 to carry the water is too far for the average player to consider, so you are left with laying up. Now you are saying that the fairway is downhill to the water, with a small flat just short of the water. That makes the decision more difficult, but nonetheless, I think the average player should lay up in this situation.

In your opinion, are these clinics whether they are Short Game Clinics, or Total Game, or whatever, worth the money? Or is your money better spent with regular lessons?

I totally agree with this post....and many others!!! There are some great tips here for taking your swing from the range to the course, but in my opinion it boils down to the TEMPO. For me, the main difference is that I rush my swing on the course. I think a lot of these posts are very related because they are geared toward the tempo. The main goal of the pre-shot routine is to keep your same, natural RHYTHM. Believe me, as I am writing this I am taking a mental note to remember to keep a smooth tempo on the course. It is easy to forget when you are actually standing in front of a ball on the course.

Here's my opinion... While standing a bit open to your target will help in finishing your swing, it will also typically cause a fade trajectory to your ball path. If that's what you want for your ball's flight path then go for it. I think it will also promote an "out-to-in" club path, which again isn't bad if you're going for a fade. If you are a beginner and working on a more "inside-out" swing path, I wouldn't open my stance to the target.

I was having troubles getting out of the sand consistently too. The five things I have heard consistently over and over are : 1) Open stance to target 2) Open clubface 3) Ball forward in stance 4) Hit sand ~1.5-2" behind ball 5) Swing through the ball (don't decelerate) ...but the drill that a friend showed me that is very simple and effective is to: 1) Create a long line in the sand 2) Place a few balls in front of the line (about 1.5 - 2") 3) Hit the sand behind the ball and watch as your ball comes out of the sand with ease. This practice drill helped me more than anything. You'll be able to tell not only by the result (i.e. thin shot, or too much sand) but also by where the club entered the sand. Was it in front of the line or behind the line? Also, when you go out on the course, you will visually see the imaginary line behind the ball and you will get more balls safely out of the sand traps.

Hi James, It seems like some folks are misinterpreting your question. When you mention "sliding hips" 99% of the people are going to assume you slide your hips on your back swing. However, in your post you said "sliding my hips too far forward and not rotating". If I understand that statement correctly, you are saying that on the downswing, you slide your hips forward instead of rotating them...which you mention can sometimes lead to a push. The only thing I have read about helping to "clear" or "rotate" your hips is to kick the left knee (if right-handed) toward the target which will automatically cause your hips to begin to rotate. Cinco

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It seems that the answer to the question of what device to use for correct yardage is endless and the opinions differ so radically. My father-in-law got a laser device and he hates it. I have used it and don't like it either. The reason being, it takes time to 1) Get the device out and up to your eye 2) Decide what object you are going to bounce the laser off of (the flag is so small) and 3) Make sure you are holding the device steady or you might get a reading from the tree behind the flag. I usually have the best luck using the lip of a sand bunker and then judge the distance from there, but it is difficult to say the least. Some people are good at it and love it, but I am not a fan. So, now I am trying to decide which GPS device to buy. I had narrowed it down to a model of the SkyCaddie from SkyGolf because everyone on the course I have seen with one loves it. I have noticed that the SG3 uses AA batteries, which I think would be nice...that's just what I need is another gadget to plug into the wall. However, the SG5 is color screen and I think has a slightly larger screen...so I'm also considering this device. In reading reviews of the SkyCaddie at the SandTrap.com forum and other review sites, it makes me rethink my decision. However, I wonder if people who have bad experiences with a product, no matter what the product, are more likely to post because they are disappointed, maybe even angry, and want to get it out of their systems and warn the rest of us (which I thank them for). On the other hand, those who are happy or satisfied with the product don't feel as strong of a need to post and therefore we get a somewhat biased view of a product. Now I'm more confused on what to buy than ever! :)