TommyBoy

Work on the 1 pc back swing to 1/3 of the backswing or the halfway point over and over until it becomes automatic....I never learned the triangle other than the theory but it is not one of my swing thoughts so I can't comment on that. But you really must have YOUR take away down pat! Hard to say what is going on with your swing without seeing it but practicing the take-away until it is grooved is a great start to good ball striking.

OH, and I forgot to critique your swing! So not looking to shabby!....two things to work on....you are bringing the club past parallel on the back swing and letting your left arm bend a little at the top....both of which can cause problems during the transition to the downswing. Maybe start with keeping that left arm straight....might take care of the shaft crossing the line at the top! But really nice looking swing!

Well, it's what is known as a "strong" grip....but I've seen "Stronger"...my brother in laws is crazy compared to yours. No, I would not do anything drastic like making major changes to that grip ON YOUR DRIVER. You said that you hit it straight etc so why not. However, you may consider a grip change with your irons if you use the same grip. That grip will hold your iron play back as you work to get better.

I try not to just "hit balls" at the range. That really doesn't do much for game improvement unless you are a beginner. IMO. If you are shooting in the 90's, you are probably hitting some good shots but also quite a few poor shots and 3 putting quite a bit. It my not seem like fun, but you could really make a huge dent in your scoring by becoming 'deadly' from 150 yards and in. If you can get on from 150yds, chip well and putt....you'll shoot in the 80's consistently. Or if you are a slicer or have some other MAJOR issue that is holding you back....then go to the range with a plan to work on correcting that issue. It's great to go to the range and hit balls to warm up before playing. But if you are going to the range to work on your golf game, then pick something to work on and do it...even if it is a 40 yard sand wedge....don't just hit balls. And ALWAYS lay down an alignment stick! Driving ranges will kill your game without one!

My kids pick up balls from our family course....all kinds of "junk" balls and high priced balls. Sometimes I get bored and go outside and hit 8 or 10 shot with a 6 iron or something. Because of this post I just realized that all of those shots travele about the same distance! (If struck well). Hmmm...maybe I don't need to spend the money on ProV's anymore! Except.....distance isn't everything! Feel baby! Gotta feel right around the greens!

It really is a must to have the lie fitted to you. You don't want to have to manipulate your hands at all at address!

Yep. I hold off rotating as long as possible. Most pro instructors would say it's technically wrong but it is my swing now and forever. On my backswing at parallel, the toe of my club is not pointed up...at least not straight up as most instructors would say....then I just let it do what it does.

I hit 3/4 wedges till I get my tempo back. Verify your basics too...grip, stance etc. Just to make sure you haven't changed your set-up due to not paying proper attention.

Okay...maybe for putting.

I'm not sure I would change much at this point. Strength is likely not an issue. Distance will come soon enough! You definitely should not make any major changes to that swing...it's a good solid movement. Remember. Swing faster, NOT harder.

1. Panther Lake at Orange County National, Orlando. Long and Beautiful course for big hitters...there is trouble but you won't be punished for good shots. The PGA Q School is held there. 2. The New Course, Grand Cypress, Orlando. Modeled after the Old Course at ST. Andrews, it is US links golf at its best. 3. Wherever I'm playing next.

Slight being the key word! The guys above are the experts but I will add my opinion. IF you want/need to bend the left arm a little, that's fine. But if you need to bend your arm more than that...I would shorten my backswing a little. You will get more distance by making solid contact with the ball than you'll get by bending the left arm too much....more often than not.

If there is big trouble around the green, I lay up 90% of the time from 240 plus. But I always pick a spot/yardage from which to hit my next shot. Never just "hit it closer" as your layup. Aim for that 120 yd go to shot....or whatever your fave is! But if there isn't OB or Water or the San Andreas fault....go for it. Bunkers are easy once you figure them out! You never know when that next Eagle is coming!

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At 2 degrees open, the ball will draw just fine with an in to out swing path. " You'd want a neutral or slightly closed face if you're having slices issues. Also, depending on your swing speed, you might need a different shaft on your driver." I guess I'm not a big proponent of trying to fix swing faults with equipment. If I am slicing the ball on the range before I go out, I'm usually just not getting my weight to the left before my arms and hands get going or my take away is open etc...but that's a different thread!

Yeah, I feel you.... but essentially when you are squaring the open faced club...you are closing the face decreasing the loft. So it is not the opening of the adjustable club face that decreases loft, it is the reactive measures of the player at address or impact. I get it....maybe. Semantics are cool.

Then I am truly confused! I don't know anything about adjustable drivers so we must not talking about the same thing. I am talking about open club-face vs closed. If you open the club-face...you are assuredly INCREASING the loft of the club. Just the opposite when closing.

It's just the opposite!

This.

All Time: Harvey Ward. Party all night then break the course record in the morning! Also: Hogan. What he could do with those old clubs! Current: GMAC, Kuch and Rory.

This!

Um...no. Just for ED. You doctor probably assumed you were joking?

66 on the home par 72 course. 70 at Orange County National Orlando and again at The Westin Resort Course in San Antonio.

How they feel/play. I've got Cleveland Irons, TM Driver, Nike 3W.etc. The guy with the newest, most expensive, set of matching clubs is often the one with the worst swing in the group. It's fun to get a new club or clubs once in a while...but make sure when you stand over that club that you feel confidant it is the right club for you! Not just because it's your favorite brand.

Glad it worked for you sir. However, in most cases, the more left you align yourself, the more severe the slice. This causes the club-face to be even more open to that path of the swing. "If you line up for a slice, you will likely get what you asked for". My advice is to stick with the 3W off the T until you are able to fix your swing path and get the club-face closed at impact. The Driver has very little loft and if you cannot sq the face at impact, there is not enough backspin imparted on the ball to compensate for the side spin created with the open club-face in relation to the target line....if that make sense.