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Well, I can tell you my distance has INCREASED since adjusting my swing. I'm finally carrying 250 plus on drives, PW is about 135, 9 iron is 140-145, 8 iron is 155-160, and my approach wedge is at about 120. I know these numbers well because I use these clubs the most and measure them. I also feel like I'm using less effort, but generating more speed at impact.

You're absolutely right. I kind of modified it to fit my style a bit. I'm more upright for sure. The three things I do like him are fully protracted wrist, straight back and straight through, and foot and leg action.

I can only speak for myself on this, but I was frustrated after playing for 30+ years and still struggling with the same things. I started looking for answers and came across some instructional videos and I learned about Moe Norman. It took a little getting used to and I made some little adjustments, but I am playing the best golf of my life at 44 years old. Recently shot a 79, then followed it up with a 77! I don't say this to brag, trust me. I'm just as impressed when I hit shots these days. I'm like "Damn that felt good!", and "Wow, look at that!" I just want to offer encouragement to those who may have never felt the pure joy of having a great round of golf on a consistent basis. I even look forward to range time now. It's not for everybody, I guess. But maybe it's worth looking into if you just can't seem to break through to the next level. This is a fun little highlight reel I put together last night with clips from a recent practice session and round.

🤣🤣🤣 Exactly. Hit 5 in a row about 165 and dead straight. I thought I better film these and see what I'm doing!

Phil Mickelson had an interesting take on this. He said for the small amount of accuracy or consistency you gain using a 3-wood you lose a disproportionate amount of distance. Don't fear the driver. I'm not a great golfer, but the driver is my best club. A little instruction and practice and you'll be hitting BOMBS. Don't deprive yourself of that joy. As for clubs, there are great deals on pre-owned equipment at the bigger online retailers. I got a great set of name-brand irons, a driver, a 3-wood, three wedges, and a Ray Cook putter for under $500. Ifb that is still a bit steep for you, remember that it is the most important investment you make in golf. Those are your implements. You need full confidence and pride in them. Equipment matters. Take good care of them and they'll last for many years.

Like this...

These are great. Nice work.

Well this thread is an abject failure. Seemed like a good idea at the time...

I figured I'd set the bar low to encourage folks to raise it.

Have you ever tried to find a funny golf meme online to send to a friend or that expresses your feelings perfectly? They are all so LAME!! Just tired old stereotypes, misconceptions, and stale,old jokes are represented. We can do better than that, can't we? Most of us can edit some video or photos to make our own. I bet we could create a whole new generation of hilarious, fresh, and poignant memes right here on this thread. Here's just a little sample I threw together. It's a take on the Thug Life memes. Original vid is of the best struck 8-iron I ever hit. I dunno. Maybe I'm just drunk...

You are right on both points. However, this now being a privately owned aircraft, the ejection seat rocket motors were removed before sale to the civilian owner. Those motors are classified "1.1G" which is a high-explosives designation. That would bring all kinds of regulatory headaches from the DOT and ATF.

I don't know, something about watching someone's life cease to exist in an instant makes you lose focus a little. Plus, being as how I was right at the scene seconds after it happened, I knew it would be prudent to get the footage uploaded and distributed to the news outlets. That takes some time and I had other things to do after that. Here's footage of the impact:

You're absolutely right. I knew it was just a matter of time at this one. Just didn't think I'd witness it so intimately. This particular maneuver has caused many crashes. Remember the infamous B-52 air show crash? Same thing. Too low and slow to be making a steep bank turn. Loss of lift, nose-over, and they're down. A c-130 also crashed at an air show in that manner. You'd think pilots would know better.