SPJr

Yes, I have recorded both my practice and real swing (DTL, side on, and every other angle you can imagine) and you are right about some swing flaws still being there sometimes -BUT- in regards to weight transfer, it is pretty much spot on in the practice swing. For whatever reason, I can't consistently sequence it up once you place a ball in front of me.

Sergio?!?!?!?

Mental block is exactly right. It comes naturally in every day life. My practice swings are text book and then I stand over a ball and it's hit or miss.

But isn't that what this instructor is trying to address here? Ok - Timing makes it difficult. Isn't he trying to create a rhythm that helps with the timing of the weight transfer? Obviously, I don't really know --- I just know what I feel like is holding me back, and I wonder what I can do to help myself transfer my weight.

Oh, no doubt... I was talking specifically about his lower body weight transfer as something I wish I could apply to my swing. Again, I suppose I could have been more specific. But I agree the overall message and idea is basically nonsense.

Yeah, this is me... Except I hit a lot of shots fat.

Sure, of course. No disagreement here. I suppose I should have been more clear? I don't truly believe it is effortless. It just appears that he (and others) can achieve this with such ease. It makes me wonder if they are indeed on-to-something. Of course, maybe it just is a natural ability.

I don't put any weight into the 'don't look at the ball' idea.... I like the idea of the effortless weight transfer he creates. I struggle with this awfully, so it intrigues me. I found this video clip of the same guy on Instagram.

at 17:30 in the video, he asks the instructor "do you play golf like this?" The instructor's response is: "I want to. I'm scared though."

Yes - my thought exactly, haha. How's that working out for you? Any promise?

I'm very interested to hear some thoughts on this video. You may want to just skip ahead to 3:15 in the video to hear the instructor's outlook and the lesson begins shortly after.

Broke 100 👍

I can say this: I started golfing last year and at times seemed a bit anxious (not quite nervous) about playing with other golfers. Many times I was a bit self-conscious about my game because I couldn't hit the same distances they claimed they could. I soon found out that *MOST* people I have golfed with either (A) are lying -or- (B) have no real idea how far they carry each club. I've gotten used to it. It's the same people that believe every bit of marketing fluff from Taylormade, Titleist et. al.

You've gotta love Paddy! I was happy to see him in contention overseas this weekend.

I started golfing last year.... I replaced my grips as well. I like the consistency of the same feel/grip throughout the bag. My girlfriend golfs as well. I replaced all of her grips. I also taught my younger cousin how to re-grip his clubs earlier this year. I use the solvent/tape technique - although reading some threads, I'm curious about the Pure grips with no tape or solvent.

I haven't reached the sort of consistency level where one or two things stand out as weaknesses. It really depends on the day... I struggled a lot early with a slice. I've taken three lessons this year and they have helped. My last three rounds I was drawing the ball and I've picked up about 10 yards on every club. I've had to make adjustments to account for it. I don't have a great feel for it - it's just happening. This worries me that it will go away soon and I'll struggle to get it back. I've putted horribly of late, but putted incredibly well my last round. So it comes and goes.... My biggest issue at this point is just TIME. Finding the time to go to the range and even finding the time to play 18, which I very rarely do. Most of the time, I'm squeezing in 9 holes on a weekend morning or a weekday evening. Until I can find more time, I doubt I'll be able to establish much consistency. I have seen myself improve and I know I could improve 10x if I just had more time....

I use a TecTecTec VPro500 Range Finder ---- My girlfriend bought it for me as a birthday gift. It was recommended to her by a friend. My experience has been nothing but positive! You can get them for $149.99 off of Amazon. For a little more ($179.99) you can get the slope version. I have never had a Bushnell or Nikon, so I can't compare them, but like I said, I am very pleased with mine.

Yes, it does kinda make up for it... The next time he does something stupid, misses a cut, get's a question from the media he doesn't want to answer, etc. he should immediately begin dancing. It just might work.

Sooooo....... this explains the dress shirts he's been wearing?

I had a family member buy me a subscription.... It was a nice thought because he knows I am new to golf and eager to soak up new ideas, etc.... I read through most of the first two issues that were delivered to me. It didn't take me long to realize that the golf content was watered down and the tips and advice seemed confusing and contradicted some things I had heard/learned from reliable sources. Anyway, it's been a year and I'm fairly certain that I haven't even taken a peak at the rest

What sort of drills do you do to help you with this? Transfering my weight forward at impact is probably my biggest issue right now.

I 100% agree with this. However, I was a little intimidated to play with "really good" golfers when I first started. You kinda get over that (to a degree) as time passes.

Yeah - I would consider anything within 20 feet of the cup respectable for me (for now). 10 feet and in, I would be really happy. I find it interesting that practicing your chip shots quite often would be considered a mistake. Why would you say that? I also think that part of the conisistency issues are because I am always trying different clubs for different situations. I haven't really settled on any particicular club or style of shot that I feel super comfortable with. I feel like that is something that I will have a better result from working through on the course. I noticed that there were very few golfers on the course last night. I took note of it and thought it would be a good night to come back and play a 'practice round' of sorts. You know, hit 3-4 chips onto every green, etc.

I don't know about "better" shots but I definitely play more consistent and predictable on the back nine when I don't warm up before a round. I played a quick nine yesterday and hit a small bucket before I played. Being a weeknight, and the fact that I had already spent time at the range, I opted to hit just a few puts on the practice green and get going on my round. I was definitely striking the ball better and more consistent - Of course, it took me 3-4 holes before I hit anything that would be considered a 'respectable' chip shot, which I neglected to practice before the round... SMH

10.5 degree driver set to 9.5 (-1). I have no idea what my swing speed is. I play a regular flex shaft. I've wondered if I need a stiff flex shaft, but for the time being I'm more focused on becoming a better golfer than what my shaft is.