GreatExpectations

Hi Zeph, Thanks for your help. Here is a bunch of swings from yesterday. Like I said, the quality is not good so you may not be able to help me much. I am amazed at how uncoordinated, stiff and inelegant I look! This golf game is so difficult... :D

When I started playing a month or so ago I was having a real problem with a wicked slice. Tweaking my grip (amongst other things) seems to have fixed this and a slice is a rare thing now. However, my general shot is now a fade with a good sprinkling of hooks (30 yards or so). So I went to the range again yesterday and recorded my swing again. I appear to have a bit of a loop going on when I begin the downswing on the times I hook it badly. After reading up on this I think it is described as an over the top movement (club moves towards the ball before I begin the downswing). Can anyone suggest some tips/drills for me to work on this? Thanks p.s. I can upload the video if that would help, though the quality leaves a lot to be desired.

Thanks for your comments. Yes, my instructor told me to relax more and allow the club to swing, if that makes any sense? I definitely grip the club too tight as I get blisters on my right hand (though I do have delicate hands... ) He said I was very 'army' and not enough body. Do you have any suggestions for working on tempo? I look like I am in such a rush to hit the ball!

Hi all! I have been reading the forum for a while and have decided to take the plunge and ask for help! A bit of background: I am a new player (been playing for about 6 weeks) and have had 1 lesson. I have always loved golf but never had the time or cash to play. As you may expect, my swing looks terrible! I haven't played a round yet and I have only been to the range to practise. I have been reading books and tutorials etc. and so I know a few things that I need to be looking out for. Any tips, comments etc. would be much appreciated. I intend to use this thread as a sort of measure of my progress (if that's ok?). The quality of the videos isn't great but in the future I hope to get a better camera. Thanks for your help in advance!

31. Some days I act like 21, some days I feel like 41...

I go with Tiger - but only because I grew up watching him I guess. The record books say otherwise.

I'm a scientist (chemist). Trying to understand the golf swing is much harder...