The "HoneyMoon" Move?

[PocketGroove]

Hey everyone,

I can happily say I've come a long way since I picked up the game again this summer! But now I could use some help from the more experienced players here. Here's my story:

I hit a first plateau after a month of hard work, where I finally dialed in my meager distances with my irons and developed some consistency. Granted, I was bending my left arm severely, (thus robbing myself of a big arc), I wasn't making a full shoulder turn (not coiling up for fear of whiffing), and I wasn't shifting my lower body weight properly to initiate my downswing (ie. starting the downswing with my hands and arms), so my club-head speed was slow. But, I did have some success with my Super Game Improving Irons doing the work for me. After a month, I was comfortable with and able to repeat this busted ass swing enough to make things happen on the course, have fun with friends, and not be (that) embarrassed.

Well, I've now gained insight into my previous swing flaws and remedied them with a straighter left arm, fuller turn, and lower body move to start the downswing. So, my 8 iron used to be my 135yard club and now it's rolling out to 150yards!

I haven't developed consistency with my new, upgraded swing yet, because of a nasty chunking thing I'm doing. My buddy calls it the "honeymoon" move.

He says my hips are doing something funny. Can anyone tell me more about the honeymoon move and how to fix it? I'd appreciate it!

Thanks

[mddubya]

Welcome to Shot Talk!

As far as this Honeymoon Move you speak of, I've never heard of it. But I'm guessing you are sliding your hips towards the target, instead of rotating.

[295yards]

>>My buddy calls it the "honeymoon" move. He says my hips are doing something funny.<<

Carefull of how you recieve "buddies" advice.

You'll be getting that the rest of your life and only a small fraction of that will be a "temporary fix".

[thekid65]

Originally Posted by mddubya

Welcome to Shot Talk!

As far as this Honeymoon Move you speak of, I've never heard of it. But I'm guessing you are sliding your hips towards the target, instead of rotating.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you are supposed to thrust your hips towards the "target" on your honeymoon, arent ya?