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- Index: 10.3
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Those are personal details, sir, not data on any publications- if there was, I never followed it. SCGA would probably have his records from those days.
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No sir, I said, "I see and hear". I followed him in his group a few times.
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What can I say, I see him and his group including Jim playing, I see and hear they had played consistently in the 60's. Many of them in the low 60's. also tied the course record. It was great, sir.
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Sorry iacas. I was there.
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Hi Guys. I'm happy to have seen this thread and I read many of it- there are comments that sounds as disbelief and I can totally relate as it was much like when I started to take lessons from Jim in 2010. I did because I was in awe of his ball striking for one. The sound, the distance the curvatures, the height or piercing trajectories completely impressed me- short game, he's got it- trick shots, I've seen a couple. Not that it was my first time to see someone like that. My step dad was a PGA pro Class A, and he taught some high level players and I have also been around many of his students and many of his other PGA pro buddies students who hits them all a mile (rest in peace, dad). But one day on the range struggling to make a decent shot, I saw him and I asked him what he does and he explained. He helped me for a few afternoons, after that, we just texted. I did his drills and in the old JVGA web there were 4 sets of student lessons- beginner to high level. I only took the first one and grew from it. (Yes, I did peek in the higher level lessons, but the beginner is what teaches me the most- or I guess, I'm not good ha ha) His swing itself taught me the rest and I would bounce it back with him. 9 out of ten times in many conversation, he would basically tell me I'm on the right path and I went and played and enjoyed the ease without having to really practice much. Here I am now at 11.9 (lol) and maybe rising, but I'll have my years old injury of my right shoulder fixed in a week or so with hopes to alleviate my pain on it. But I have been a solid 5-6 with Jim's method before. I know, it's hard to believe, but some of the guys I didn't hang with before who were the same handicap actually played with me regularly then. The young man who is a +7 used to be a -5 or -6 and I believe I know that kid. He really wasn't the only one. At the time, there were a few kids who did his method- two of them were both +s. Then the media blew up and students from around the world shows up. One I remember was an old dude from Australia who belonged to one of their old course built by Alister McKenzie- he had a beautiful JVGA swing. I also remember times when me and a buddy of mine would drop the game and discretely follow those groups along with Jim. Anyway, yeah, it is okay to wonder just like I did before. But in my case, the moment I needed help, he was there. The lesson I was expecting was completely different. The mechanics I learned were completely different but simple- just be still. My knowledge and performance are from the basic training alone- I never really had the need for advanced like his other students. I've been with the Venetos swing for a while now and I love it- I love my swing that I know others do not, and that is okay with me. We're doing something very different and others are doing something very different is all. These days, I am the only one I know who plays this way around my circle, but I try and keep up with my group or the other way around- it's the same golf. I don't really know much, but I guess I just like golf like everyone here. Thanks for the read.
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Have You Ever Taken Your Shoes/Socks Off to Hit a Golf Shot?
Be Still replied to ChetlovesMer's topic in Golf Talk
Yes, I have done it!! (lol) Some years back- maybe 2006, summer and it was at least 102°. It was only the 5th hole. Black shoes under that sun was brutal. By the 7th hole, I started to play the par 4 in socks, and on the second shot, I was barefooted. Yes you can feel a little slippage but not much really you immediately become aware of it and get used to it pretty quick. It was very comfortable and it felt much cooler in the feet. I didn't go down to the clubhouse at the turn for the obvious reason, but I went on to play through 17th barefooted. I was in the bunker on 17th- it was okay till after I hit the shot, then then the feeling of the sand in between the toes I did not like very much at all. BTW, I wasn't alone when I did this, two other guys in our group did so as well. It was a little private course. We all got a letter the following month. lol Fast forward a couple of years later, my family and I visited the island of Kauai, Hawaii, and had the chance to play the Wailua Municipal Golf course. Guess what? There were more than a few locals there playing barefoot !! (LOL) I didn't, but I sure know what that was like. Would I do that again? On a very casual day like we had that day, yes, and most especially on a little par three course. -
So this thread is roughly 16 and a half year old, but I enjoyed reading it and though things like this on golf courses are still relevant for discussion so please don't mind if I would add my experience. I once belong to a small club for 15 years, Crystalaire cc. The course was built in the 50's by Billy Bell Jr. His course allowed for a run up shots with just the exception of about four or so greens. The course sort of change its firmness throughout the year. I really didn't know how to play it till I played with a teach and said to just roll the ball up onto the green. That was an amazing way to play!! Of course, I couldn't do it well at first, but my point is just knowing it and being able to do it was a great tool in the bag. The course I frequent now is a military course. The front 9 was built by the same Billy Bell Jr., and the back nine is by another designer, and I also don't know when it was added. You'd really need to fly onto the green as it's protected by either water, bunkers, or just steep slope up. Not a fan of it, but it's a good track.
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Be Still started following Closed Courses You Formerly Played , Playing With an Open Stance , How Would You Play This Hole (#1 at Giants Ridge, Quarry Course) and 3 others
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Too funny! But isn't a fade a cut shot at impact, and a draw typically spins less? I'm sure there are many who could explain this better.
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I meant to say, the fairway bunker on the left looks treacherous, and for the same reason with the two front greenside bunkers.
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I normally play the white tees, but in case I had to play the distance from the blues, I would just follow the flyover example and hit a 3w to 175 out and hope to be center/right on fairway. 175 isn't an easy number for me so if the hole is cut the same as the flyover with that yardage, I would favor to be short of the left lower bunker for an up and down, however, if I feel I can carry the bunkers (not knowing the greens) I would play something like a 155-165 to the center.
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That's cool you still have yours!! Around 2006, I had a Nikon 500 something and at those time, needless to say it cost me dearly during those early days of golf scopes, until I left it in a cart in Palm Springs sometime in 2014. I have yet to find a better optic. One of the things I really liked with the lens is knowing quick distances like you mentioned, especially or one example is knowing distances between the bunker lip and the flag. Sometimes you may see a white flag thinking you have room for a say 150 shot in, but when the difference is only 10 yards between, it gives me a notion to play differently.
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Awesome, and well wishes to each and everyone on this thread!! It has a good guide to follow and also motivating. Not so new here, but just started to partake in a few threads lately. This one is a good one for me but my start date may be even later- September. I will lose the time for a right shoulder surgery the second week of April. My index currently is 11.9 and will probably be rising as the rotator cuff deliver problems in the bigger swings. Have not played in a month, but I plan to play a few rounds before the day. I have failed a goal before because I didn't have the "SMART" enough, then health issues began, then more less smart things occurred. Not an excuse. It just wasn't smart and I failed is all. Anyway, if all goes well with the surgery and recovery, I vow to meet and play the same handicap I am in before the end of the year. I am and 11.9 index today. That would mean keeping up with a score of around 82-85 at a course I frequently play at to have a chance at it. But then a couple of high 70s and a couple of low 80s will be falling off as time goes... so yeah, I know this is another big bite to chew on, but my plan is to keep in as much shape I am in with my lower extremities and whatever I can do with my left upper, together with the physical therapy right after the surgery. I will only have 3 months when I get the release to do things and I'll have to start small- almost like a beginner. Many have told me it is un-doable but the way I see it is different- by starting small and being closed and still through impact on my left side (forward side) will be my starting point. I'm always with my guys when I go out so they'll see what goes on through the end of the year. January 1st, 2023 index will be compared with April 16, 2022 indexes. Why am I trying this? Because I think it will be a big challenge and a heck of a time doing it through the year 2022, and most of all, this may just be the most positive thing to be doing for the year to keep my mind away from all the craziness our country let alone the world is going through.
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Thanks for the advice- very kind of you. I don't mean to hack the thread, but I'm not looking forward to 6 weeks in a sling. But as soon as my specialist gives me a release, the first thing I'll do is chip and putt. Thanks, again.
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Fun thread, Guys! Would love to participate but I'll have to wait next year if it still continues. Shoulder surgery coming up soon here.
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Closed Courses You Formerly Played
Be Still replied to bkuehn1952's topic in Golf Courses and Architecture
Elkins Ranch GC in Fillmore, CA, recently closed about a year or two ago. It wasn't a prime course, but it had some character to it. It used to be one of the weekend choice to get on.