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Got back into golf a couple months ago after not having played since I was a teen(35 now). Started off with an old set of Dunlop blades but was recently given an old set of hybrids. With my blades, there was no difference for me from 4 thru 7. They all went roughly 150 yards, with slightly more control on my 7. Since switching to the hybrids, I'm more like 180-190 with the 4, 170-180 with the 5, etc., etc. Almost all straight as well. My question is, am I doing my self a disservice by learning the game with hybrids? I know blades offer more control and while I'm not there yet (straight is just fine for now, thank you), someday I hope to be. Any opinions?

Had the same exact problem and was diagnosed with an inflamed disc in my thoracic vertabrae. Only cure is rest and anti-inflamatories. Not saying thats what u have, not a doctor, just relating. Wasn't caused by golf, but definitely aggravated by the repetitive nature of an incorrect golf swing. I tend to hit a lot of balls when I go to the range and as I tire, my swing gets thrown off. Instead of just stopping, I used to try to power through it. That resulted in 4 weeks off of work and 3 months away from golf. Long story short, it came down to the realization that golf is indeed a sport and, unless you have killer genes, sport specific flexibility and conditioning, as well as the common sense to stop when it hurts (not my strong suit!!) , must be maintained.

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1) Hit the range at least twice a week. 2) Play at least a round a week. 3) Break 100. One and two are doable, but three might be a pipe dream.

35 and playin' for about three months.

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