Magnum_dactyl

I came across this article, where it talks about photographers packing a flare gun or starter pistol in their gear to ensure it doesn't get lost. The flare gun/starter pistol is only considered a weapon by the TSA, and accordingly the TSA will take some extra steps to make sure it doesn't get lost. These things only cost about $15-20 from any outdoors sporting good store. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...airline-theft/ I've got a couple flights planned for later this summer with my clubs and probably won't bother with any of this, but I'm curious to see some of your techniques for keeping your clubs safe.

Costa Del Mar Frigate's off SteepandCheap.com for $40 (usually $140) - steepandcheap has lots of oakleys too. All their stuff is ~60% off

But then wouldn't I be leading with the hosel if the club face is open? I'm having a hard time understanding this - it seems like only one or the other is possible - open club face, lead with the hosel and swing parallel to feet (not perfectly in line at the pin), or open club face and swing outward so as to not lead with the hosel.

I've got the same ones bro. I usually take a 3/4 swing with it and really let it load up at the top - i can hit my 3-5 hybrids now better than any club in my bag. Also try taking some practice swings with a driver before hand, feels like you've got more control when you pick up the hybrid.

For the lob shot, he mentions not leading with the hosel because it'll lead to shanking shots. So I adjust my stance, regrip, but my swing is very uncomfortable; with the open stance, in order to swing in line with the pin my backswing is very close to me and cramped feeling, then the follow through feels like a stretch out away from my body - any idea what i'm doing wrong? it's not supposed to be a parallel swing to where my feet are "aiming" right?

Every time I post to a thread for the first time, under my subscriptions, it sets to email me daily so i have to go in and manually set it to alert through control panel only (no emails). Is there a way to change the default to this? Thanks

I just did a lot of research before buying my Ogio Grom. It's a hybrid (carry/stand bag, but its also got lots of dividers for the cart) - so your clubs won't rub. Review here: http://thesandtrap.com/accessories/o...and_bag_review The one issue I saw mentioned everywhere was the weight becuase its 2 lbs heavier than most other carry bags, but it's not noticeable at all to me.

I usually just rip open the plastic bag they come in and stuff that into a pocket on my bag, but after a few holes all the tees are spilled out just floating around with other size tees, ball markers, sharpies etc. Thinking about getting a little drawstring bag. What does everyone use to organize the little stuff (tees, ball markers, etc)?

Rock Bottom is great. I always end up adding like $10 more of random stuff to get to $75 so I can get free shipping.

I've been using these X-Out Top Flites - $4/dozen from rock bottom ( http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/top-fl...ls-dozens.html ) , but now that I'm really starting to improve I'm thinking about getting something softer for around the green. It's hard to get away from such a good deal though...

I usually walk, and these things always fall off. Do any of you have the same problem? Any solutions? Any hybrid headcovers you'd recommend getting? http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1137/...4bfd2c15d2.jpg Thanks

I just got the Ogio Grom and I love it. I've had the chance to walk a course and ride a course with it, and it worked very well for both (its considered a hybrid bag). http://thesandtrap.com/accessories/o...and_bag_review

This is how i was thinking it was meant to be used, but I couldn't find anything about it online. Also, good to see you didn't mention losing any towels

Yea man, the towels the one thing that's always in the way...i should look into something like that

Mine just arrived today... What's the benefit of the elastic towel loop? Do you no longer use the metal pear shaped ring that comes with towels? Do you just tuck the towel under the elastic?

Yea, this type stuff would be perfect for a sticky IMO

I'm not suggesting that this is the end-all solution to fixing swings; there's some very basic stuff out there (like basic chipping techniques, putting techniques, etc) that I believe would be more beneficial if it was available in one place. Think longer, instructional type posts. If I have time this afternoon I'll try to post an example. Also, it seems like the slicing example I used in my OP was a bad one based on responses.

So maybe if there was one thread for these problems...so people had one thread to all go to to post their vids, then after some time we'll be able to filter out the most common problems and update the OP with example vids of problems, and advice and vids with how to fix it.

hah, thanks man - didn't feel like reading through 50 pages of the thread and my iPhone doesn't have service in the office. Just a suggestion, but consider editing the title of the thread - give yourself some more credit! (Windows, OSX, iOS)

I'm new here, so apologies if this is out of line or too much too soon. I've been looking around this forum a lot the last week or so and the one thing I wished it had were some stickied threads dedicated to specific things like "Chipping Basics", "How to fix your slice", "How to grip your club", etc. I know that many of the things I listed above have very complex answers, but there's almost always basics to start with. Optimally these threads could link out to other sites with video clips, and take input from posts in the thread - hopefully the OP would keep his or her first post up to date based on information presented later in the thread. I'd be happy to start at least one or two of these. Let me know what you think. Also, if you like the idea, maybe reply with some suggestions for threads you'd like to see.

is there an iphone app for this yet?

only played 9 but shot a 42 (par 36). Par 5 birdie, par 3 par, the rest bogeys. I have to learn to putt better

I've been slicing my driver and haven't been able to figure out why. Came across this tip and tried it on the course today - after 8 holes (driver swings) my slice was completely fixed. thanks