Wazzer

Actually if you knew anything about golf, you would know that because I play off of +7, I am an ameteur and therefore I am not on any tour! Just because I'm a good ametuer doesn't mean I have to turn pro.

Actually guys, take it from someone who spends a lot of time with touring pros all across europe on the European Tour. The difference is the strike and contact that the pros get with the ball. Because they don't have to worry about what happens if they thin it or fat it or catch it slightly out the heel, they only have to focus on the bare minimum. And also guys, when I'm with a lot of them, they don't hit as many balls for practice as people make out, the difference is, it is REAL practice, putting themselves in many different types of situations for EVERY shot and after EVERY shot, they make a full analysis of that one shot, (why it went there, what was the flight like, how can I control that next time, what was the shot shape, how smooth was the divot, how balanced was I after impact...) all of these are just a few of what occurs to them every time they hit a ball. And lastly, they DON'T experiment, they do make minor changes in their swing but they do not experiment with different ball positions, grip pressure, knee flex, stance width... this is because they KNOW that it will all be pretty much perfect for their specific swing and that comes to the average golfer the more time they spend playing. For instance, as you can see I'm a pretty handy golfer but I don't experiment with anything when I practice, it is purely the mistakles that you make during a round that spoil it however far to many golfer blame the whole round for the score when in fact it was only probably 4 or 5 shots which could have cost them 10 in return for the average golfer. Think about it guys! And YES, they can hit pretty much the exact yardage but again, another difference is that EVERY shot they hit is normally straight down the line of the pin and this automatically make it seem much closer, but yes, most of the tour players hit a specific yardage from 155 ish inwards within 2 yards, and that is the fact.

There are irions that are better than Mizuno...I have been playing Titleist and Ping for most of my life and I am a good friend with the guys on the tour vans. They say that they cannot believe how many players prefer the i15's to the more bladed club (s57) however the s57 is a club I would recommend. Also, Titleist said that they think the AP2 is one of the best clubs they have ever made but the new 710CB is not to be over looked. Basically, if you want a better more reliable change with FANTASTIC feedback from the club then go for either PING i15 or S57 OR TITLEIST AP2 or 710CB. Honestly, take my word for it, they cannot be beaten.

yeah, really you dont need to change. However if you dont feel comfortable with the X22's then you have to change them or you will get nowhere. I really recommend the Ping i15 irons, they are a fantastic club and they are designed for almost every type of player, look at Lee Westwood for instance, he plays chunky cavity backs (i10, the model before the i15) and still becomes the best player in Europe. I see people every day for custom fitting and new sets of irons and most of the time, i15's are the answer. Get them, you wont regret it.

I shot 69 yesterday with 1 eagle, 2 birdies and 2 bogeys!! Lovely round ! Especially as I have just returned from a very annoying back injury!

11th hole at my local club last Saturday: 395 yards long, I hit a fantastic drive and left myself 73 yards in, playing as 75 yards. I had to pitch my 2nd shot into an uphill green with the pin at the back right, 8 from back 4 from right, with plenty of green to the left. I hit a 1/2 swing 56* Vokey wedge which I normally hit 105. I tried to grip down and play a soft, low fade from the centre of the green towards the flag and I knew I had hit it perfectly. I pitch 3 yards left of the flag but about 5 yards long, however I am renowned at my club for having unbelievable spin and so I knew it would come back down the green! It started spinning and the lad who I was playing with was shouting 'Get in the Hole!!!' Anyway, it was spinning back very quickly and hit the side of the pin! UNfortunately though it didn't drop in for an eagle but I was left with tap in birdie!! What a great feeling!

To be honest, Tiger can be over rated in his playing style. His presence however is not. Unlike Jack, Tiger has an effect on EVERY player in the field phsycologically. However, I am sure that Tiger will not catch Jack in number of majors won. So, it depends on how you look at what makes a great golfer, one who wins the most prestigious events, or one who's presence affects almost every player in the world. You decide!