thegolfclubdoc
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- Nov 9, 2018
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Now that we have snow on the ground here in Illinois, the golf season is officially over. This season was one of the most interesting that I have had since my first year playing this magnificent yet penal sport. Over the winter months last year, I had finally decided to change my swing. The rationale behind changing was a little misguided, but it was my goal. Changing my swing motion stems from buddies/playing partners telling me about my"swing flaws". I have a flying right elbow, bent left elbow, 10- finger grip with both thumbs right down the middle of the grip, left foot flared and right foot square, all clubs played just in the inside of my left heel about 3-4 inches. I'm not a long hitter, 7 iron goes around 150. My strengths: iron play, short game, and I am best at putting. However, because of my "flawed" full- swing motion, I'm always told that if I improved my technique I could finally shoot in the 70's. So, I took the bait, and took to YouTube to develop a technically sound swing. I practiced all winter and finally got the new swing to feel natural. It looked fantastic. My first round of the season, second hole, I hit a 9 iron five inches away from what would have been my first hole-in-one. My first impression, I have done it. At 40 years old I have mastered the full-swing. That day I drove the ball very straight and my irons weren't spectacular, but they were straight. The ball flight was a lot lower than what I was used to, but very decent. However, I ended up shooting around the same score I have always shot. As the season moved ahead my scores got worse until one round I shot a 101. I couldn't believe it. My final round of the year I decided to go back to my original swing. I felt defeated. I played nine holes on a par 34 course. First round back to the old swing and I shout a 36. Irons were nice and high again. Short game was better. It just felt better. Bottom line, I need not listen to my friends. Swing my way and be comfortable and have fun. BTW, they make fun of my "vintage" equipment. I play Ping Eye 2 irons, a Ping Zing blonde driver, and Ping B60 putter. They have tried to get me to upgrade my equipment for a long time. I have tested the waters numerous times, but I just can't.
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