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I agree with you Shindig...too many 'tips' and 'swings' can go through one's head...and sometimes those expert advice thoughts are conflicting. The book that I found to be wonderful is Michael Hebron's "GOLF SWING SECRETS AND LIES" in that he doesn't tell you how to swing, he explains what needs to happen to get the ball to move (and to move where you want it to) which will allow for self-discovery of a swing that works for you (and that you can repeat, repeat, repeat...). It's somewhat unorthodox from the usual 'learn to swing' books...and was exactly what i needed. Plus I took a 3 day workshop from him... been playing great golf since...

Iacas' recommendation is correct... download & install the latest iPod software updater, then connect the iPod to your computer and let the sw reset the device and update the sw on the iPod. That should do it. It worked for my Ver 2 iPod when it froze last summer.

I recall reading in GolfWorld that GC will have HD content when CBS/NBC do the weekend broadcasts because of an equipment sharing agreement; so HD is coming out of the tournaments...as others have mentioned, it's still up to the operators (cable or sat) as to whether they carry it to your house.

Nick also seemed more comfortable with Nantz than he did with Kelly. I saw some of the thurs/friday cov'g on the GC, and watched this afternoon...what a difference. I hope the GC continues to improve as the year goes on.

Only thing I've heard of is "swing dust"... but that is for determining where on the clubface the ball made contact.... not sure that helps you with the arch though... Have you tried to google it?

Thanks Powerfade. Except for the reverse-greenie, I had heard of these in other variations (Polies being Snakes, Chippies being Lizards, etc.)

If "Belly Putters" give a significant advantage, I would think that the majority of players would use them...and in watching the tour, players at my own club, etc. I don't see that many people use them... I think this is moot.

I recall a 'technique' that I heard from Michael Hebron to help people with tempo (and also to help those that have too many 'swing thoughts' going through their head...it reinforced his message that good consistent swings come from subconscience brain effort, not conscience brain effort)... it's the 1-2-3 method... say "1, 2, 3" to yourself (i.e. in your head) in a consistent cadence, starting with "1" at your take-away, "2" should come as you reach the top, and "3" should come as you strike the ball.

These I haven't heard of before, or perhaps named this way. Can I ask someone to explain these 4? Thanks.

I had just the opposite experience when I tried out SC putters... I found the Circa to be much softer thant he Studio's.. Ended up with Circa #2..

I'm partial to the BMW-Sauber F1.07 that was just launched.

That's the ideal job for me as well. Having said that, last fall I played into a foursome that had this job... they did it for a state-wide business group that does a yearly ranking of courses in NC. Unless they said this to be discouraging, they said that they weren't paid to play, they just got reimbursed for travel/meal expenses and most of the golf is comp'd. Even if it doesn't have a salary, it does seem like an ideal job... they play up to 2x a week.

Like the others that have responded, I change speed for some iron shots, certainly wedge shots, by adjusting my backswing. Personally, I'd find it hard to adjust speed with the same backswing; i had a problem for a couple of years decelerating before impact... but switching to a backswing adjustment allowed for a more consistent swing and more consistent contact with the ball.

my thoughts on how long I let a ball "last"... if I'm playing my usual HX Tour, I replace it after 9-12 holes (unless as another poster mentioned I nail a tree or a cart path...then it's immediately after I finish that hole) as the HX Tours, even the 'improved' version, tend to have low durability. But if I'm playing a more casual round, i.e no money is involved, or it's not a club game, then I'm usually using Nike Power Distance Soft, and I'll play the whole 18 holes with it.

Play... with the exception for the majors. I've tried the tape and watch later route, but inevitably someone in the clubhouse was talking about it, or heard of the outcome before I could watch it...