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Yes.. initiating the downswing with the left thumb will lead to casting. Personally, I would prefer to initiate the downswing with a slight hip shift to the front and hip rotation. Due to the torque or twist of the torso created in the backswing, the hip rotation will initiated the motion for the shoulder and arms. As for the rolling of the club after impact, I personally use more on the right hand. Whatever is comfortable for you and works for you - this should be your swing.

Like J_Bone, i will aim directly parallel to the target path; ie 2 feet. That is, one club along the target path and one parallel to it all the way. If you were to have one club aiming at the target and the other (that is your feet) aiming 15-20 yards left of target, you will end up with an open stance.

Welcome to the community, JPV and good luck to your golf....

I think the discussions here is great on this shot from the rough.. it is not easy. My experience is to use a lofted club such as the pitching or sand wedge. Of course, you can also use the 8 and 9 irons. I just cutNpaste the following from my blog. First, set up yourself with an open stance. Align your shoulder, knees, hips and feet to the left of the target while maintaining the club square towards the target. This will give you an open stance. The ball should also be set towards the back of the stance. This setup will allow you to make a steeper downward swing towards the ball which is required when hitting from a lie in the thick rough. Since there is grass surrounding the ball, the club face will get caught in the rough if the downswing is not steep into the ball. Also, the downswing towards the ball should be firm. That is you will need to grip strong to prevent the club from twisting due to the grass. Be sure to swing into the rough and through the ball and follow through. Make sure you accelerate the club through impact otherwise you will risk moving the ball only a few feet.

Grazer, I think it is just one of those days.. Take a nice break, relax and enjoy yourself before heading back to the course. Especially so when you are a 2 handicapper. Just fyi, my understanding of shanking is as follows. Shanking is related to standing too close, but even standing further back can have the same problem - like what you have experienced. The actually relation is with the weight loading. Shanking happens mostly when your weight is loaded on your toes when you strike the ball. The correct weight loading should be 80% on the right instep on your backswing and 90% on the left instep on the follow through. You can actually practise by relaxing your swing and try to feel the weight loading again.. Once you get the right feel back, you can increase back to your normal swing speed. I believe you know all this through your experience. For you, I will still say take a break. :)

Great article and it sure looks very familiar. This may just be the cure to my current problem. Thanks... cheers

This is kind of interesting. I always have the impression that there should be minimal distraction during a golf swing on the course. Thinking too much before a swing can be disruptive. All those training and season of golf swings and thoughts are to be done at the driving range. Thoughts at the course should be minimal when you stand over the ball. Like Murphdaddy, I normally, stand behind and check my target line, visualise the shot, step up and align myself. When I am ready, I swing. Just my thoughts

It would be good if John Daly can achieve something...

I do not really like the feel of sunglasses but I do wear them everytime I play.. Where I am from, the sun can be hot and bright. This is more to protect my eyes from UV rays and sorts. Sun rays can do damage due to regular exposure. I own a pair of Bolle and a pair of Rudy Project Freeon for golf.

Personally I would prefer Cavity backs. There are differences between the cavity backs of yester-years and the current ones. Nowadays, with the advancement of technology, many cavity backs provide the feels of blades and yet have the forgiveness of cavity backs. I tried the new R7 TP the other day. Well, personally i quite like it.

Am using a Titleist Vokey 56*. Club getting old and am looking for a replacement. Nice to have this thread going as I can use the recommendations here... cheers

Using Taylormade RAC LT2 Steel 3-PW. Very good feel and quite easy to hit and launch. Suits my swing.... Also like the new Taylormade R7 TP.

Now using Titleist 983K. Am trying out TM R7 460.

I like the TM Rescue dual. I recently tried a borrowed hybrid from my friend; the Cobra Baffler DWS. Find that the club is very easy to hit and launch.

Sure looks like a neat shot...

Welcome Keira to the forum and congrats in the achievement at such young age. Enjoy your stay here Cheers

Thanks everyone for your feedback... I think i have an idea. Time to hit the range this weekend...

Haha.. Dent I have exactly the same experience. I was at the driving range and was practising my 7-iron. My swing felt weird during one of my swings. Then I realised that the iron head has detached itself from the shaft and was airbourne.... I was so embarassed that I just gave up and decided to pack up and just leave. I told myself that i will find a new head for my 7-iron. Then one of the guys from the range told everyone to stop their practise and that I need to go retrieve the iron head. He then pass me an umbrella to carry along in case of a runaway golfer. So embarassing....

thanks for the advise, underpar and bjw181. After impact, does your left or right lead into the follow through to the finish ? bjw181, you said "I can fire down into the ball with my right ". Does it me your right hand/arm dominates the un-cocking of the club before impact and then the rowover of the right over left ? Thanks again.. i know this question may be too trivial...just trying to understand. Cheers

I have been trying with my swing lately. In one swing I tried using mainly my left hand bringing the club back and swinging though with my left hand leading. I did the same for my right side. And also a hybrid. I found that the swing results are different although i manage to hit the ball pretty clean. However, I have some questions. Is there a master hand dominating a golf swing ? or is it different side dominates at different part of the swing ? Let me know you thoughts.. just want to understand more about the dynamics of a golf swing. Appreciate any inputs.. Cheers

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Welcome T-Crank I have just joined and this is a great forum.... Enjoy your stay

Thanks for sharing, Juancd75 Always wanting to have this information around just in case I need it....

Hi Pickapocket It is really trying your swing and tempo to see what works for you. For me, I stick to what works for me.. As for my downswing, in the earlier part of the swing, there is a slight lateral movement from right to left before my hip turns to clear the way for my hands. I am open to comments on my swing...

yep, this definitely a good start for the year for Callaway. The first thing that struck my mind when watching the playoff is that it is a all Callaway playoff. One thing i forgot to notice is if Phil or CHIII is on the FT-i's ? Anyone noticed ?