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Thanks for asking. Space is not an issue. The ceiling is high enough to comfortably swing a driver. My main consideration is the location and which one I may end up using the most. I am leaning towards the outdoor setup as it is right by the kitchen, and I just need to slide the door open and I’ll be on the hitting mat.

Hey TST golfers, I hope you don't mind me tagging along on this topic as I'm also seeking recommendations for setting up my home golf sim. This week I acquired a barely used SkyTrak and need your help deciding on the ideal location for my home golf sim. In my first phase (1-2 years) I will only use an iPad or a movable TV on a tripod as the output. Here are the options: 1. Second, detached garage: Some storage items will remain, limiting space but still viable. 2. Backyard with covered area: Takes advantage of the good weather in Vegas under the shade 3. Hallway with high ceiling: Convenient, but impact sound may startle the dog and I’d have to move part of the setup after each use. I wonder where I would be using it the most and would be grateful for your thoughts and recommendations based on accessibility and practicality.

I've been Playing Golf for: ‘Playing’ for about 3 years My current handicap index or average score is: 85 average score My typical ball flight is: High draw The shot I hate or the "miss" I'm trying to reduce/eliminate is: Hosel shank Hey fellow golfers, I wanted to take a moment to express how much I've enjoyed being a part of this fantastic forum! The discussions, insights, and camaraderie here have been truly invaluable. Now, I'm excited to kick off my "My Swing" thread - while I don't have the actual video to share just yet, I'm sharing a link of a video taken during my recent lesson as a starting point. Please bear with me as I work towards capturing and uploading higher quality images using my own camera in the near future. Looking forward to sharing my progress and learning from you all soon! Nave Videos: Lesson on June 14th, 2023 Login • Instagram Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

Chirp, chirp, … it took several rounds and finally I started making a few birdies. One specific par 5 on the course is my go-to hole for hitting birdies regularly.

Update: I warmed up at home, attended my lesson today, and proposed a specific area for improvement. We dedicated the entire hour to that aspect and achieved significant progress, the most we've made in any lesson so far. At the end, when he reiterated his fitness suggestions, I emphasized my desire for future lessons to be as effective as today's golf session. I also mentioned that I can practice the golf fitness exercises he previously taught me at my gym. He agreed. Thank you!

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Hi all I would be grateful for your opinion, especially from those who are either teaching or taking lessons. My golf coach recently started introducing more golf fitness during our one hour lessons. It has gone to the extent that sometimes we only spend 10-15 minutes on my golf swing or technical aspects per lesson and 45 minutes on fitness. Overall he is a great coach, best of state teaching pro award winner, former tour player etc. However, I signed up to two dozen “golf” lessons, and initially we did not incorporate the fitness aspect. I am already part of a gym and I work out with a group of friends (like off-brand CrossFit group) where we incorporate golf specific exercises. It is worth noting that my golf coach is working on developing his own golf fitness app - maybe he got carried away? I just feel like the actual core golf lessons are progressing slower because of the time spent on fitness. I want to tell him that it is ok to do a 5-10 minute warmup, but not more. What do you think? Thank you!

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Is this a reference to your book?

“Don’t hit 80 yards. Swing 9 o’clock” - is what my golf coach told me, when I was choosing between my wedges (PW, GP, …). Now I have a printed card where I write the average distance of every wedge that I hit with a 9 o’clock backswing motion. Before: When my distance to the green was around 40 to 120 yards, I would choose the club that would go that distance with either a full swing or a ‘not full swing’. I thought I had a good feeling for the distance and I’d swing according to that distance (sometimes a full swing with a 60 degree lob wedge to reach 100 to 110 yards). After: Now I know how far each wedge goes with a nine o’clock backswing and I systematically dial it up or down by increments of e.g. 5 degrees depending on the distance. Outcome: - My distance control has significantly improved: I am rarely short or long over the green - GIR percentage improved - Consequently, my putting percentage improved. I rarely have three putts thanks to the proximity of my shots near the pin - Now I rarely do a full swing with my wedges; that helps with more consistent shots and has the benefit of less air-time / wind impact For example: Before I would full swing my GW for 120 yard shots and now I go a club up and use my PW with a relaxed 9 o’clock shot to more accurately reach that distance.

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I agree with you generally - my original thought was that there is that difference: On the piano you actually “play it” slowly and get instant feedback.

Boom - that makes sense. When my golf coach does micro adjustments in my swing, he makes me practice them in slow motion before I hit the ball slowly and work my way up to hit at maximum speed.

Perhaps the coaches on this forum can help clarify this. I wonder if there is actual proof for the benefits of slow motion swing practice. Athletes don’t kick the soccer ball slowly to improve their shot. I don’t shoot or dribble the basketball slowly to train ball handling and shooting either. Is it a placebo effect? I did feel good about myself and the convenience of swinging slowly in the living room - but does it translate to anything tangible on the course? The body moves very differently in full speed compared to slow motion. Since different muscle groups are utilized to control slow motion movements - what if practicing in slow motion actually harms your swing?

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