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I tried to go out Sunday to a nine hole pasture course and work on my address but I had my son with me and forgot about the rule not allowing anyone under 12 on the course on weekends. He's only 3 but he was really upset he didn't get to go ride around on the golf cart, I was upset too. lol I'm a little worried about the address issue. I've just started playing golf but I've been playing around just hitting balls for at least 15 years. So, I've been swinging like that for a long time. Pretty much a self taught swing. I found an old driver and started hacking at balls until I could hit them fairly straight. Only time will tell. I'll add a follow up video if I get that issue resolved. Thanks for the tips!

All you have to do is play as well as a pro. Once you start doing that. Then, you can be a golf pro yourself. Easy huh?

Swing video has been posted in the member swing thread. I know posture is one of my big issues. If I don't think about it it is terrible.

I've been Playing Golf for: 4 Months My current handicap index or average score is: 110 My typical ball flight is: I haven't really played enough to be sure. Slight hook as of now. The shot I hate or the "miss" I'm trying to reduce/eliminate is: Strong slice. I've basically done away with that by strengthening my grip but it turns into a hook if I over do it. Videos:

I'm about to head out to the course now. I'll definitely give this a shot. Seeing one of my main issues is not rotating my hips. Wish me luck!

Awesome thanks man. Only 5 hours until I get up for "work" so I'll have to check it out then. Thanks again!

I do not pull my irons as far back as I do the driver. I usually try to go a club up with irons and do a easier more controlled swing. I see what you're saying. I'll give it a shot next time I go to the range. I'm playing Friday but I'd rather not play around with my swing a lot during a round. I'll see if I can get a proper video to post on the swing thread Friday if it's not to crowded. Thanks!

I found the video from my first day golfing on hole three at Green Valley Greens. It's a little 9 hole pasture course close to my house. I know you can't tell much from the angle but it's all I got at the moment. I definitely bend my elbow on the back swing. I'm pretty sure I bring the club back farther now also. I'll get some proper videos ASAP. Sorry about my buddy. He'd had a few. lol

Welcome, I'm a newbie as well! Enjoy!

Will do. I have slow mo capability on my phone as well.

Ok, I'll work on getting one of the guys to get a video of me this Friday when I go play. I'm pretty sure my left arm straightens back out soon after I begin my forward swing and throughout impact. Makes me feel better seeing the picture of the pro with his bent left arm! lol Thanks

I do not keep my left arm straight when driving. All other clubs I'm able to because the swing is not as full. I've just started playing golf but I've been toying around with a driver since I was about 14 years old. I found an old driver and just started hacking at balls until I learned to hit them straight. No instruction what so ever. My drives are predominately straight and go at least 240, some times as far as about 280 if I get a really good hit. Now, everyone tells me to try and keep my left arm straight but it feels extremely awkward when attempting to drive a ball. The question is, should I just continue with this bad habit that I'm fairly successful with or work at changing my +15 year self taught swing?

Count me in for April!

Is three hours walking possible? I've only played around 6 rounds but it seems like it's always been about 4 hours. That's on a cart.

Thanks everyone! I agree 120% on the short game improvement. I could have had my first birdie on my last round easily if I was better on short game. Drove the ball within about 30 foot from the pin on a par 4. Second shot, bladed the ball past the hole, roll across the green, and down a thirty foot bank! LOL I'm going to focus hard on short game and putting for sure this season. Thanks again. I'll try and get a swing video before too long to post. Maybe when I go Friday.

I use Swing by Swing as well. Seems to work pretty good. I plan on purchasing The Garmin Approach x40 sometime in the near future so I'm sure I'll switch to their app when I do.

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Hey, I live in White, Ga. About 45 miles north of Atlanta right off of Interstate 75. I just started playing at the end of last season (2016). A couple of guys from work talked me into going and I wish I would have started a long time ago. Luckily for me there are at least 6 nice courses within 25 miles of my residence. I plan on playing at least once every two weeks at a minimum this season. I've only played about 6 rounds so far with my best score at 104. Huge improvement seeing my first round was about 150! LOL Surely I can break 100 this season. Hopefully this Friday! I haven't played much so that is why I haven't thought about figuring my handicap yet. I'm looking for some people to play with so if you're in the area let me know. Thanks!