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Schris22
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Hello Guys name is Chris and this is my first post..
I am a newbie and need help.
Ok here goes. I have done some searching and research on this sport popularly known as "golf" and what I need to improve my "game." The part most of you probably won't like is that I'm only interesting in hitting it far and high on the driving range not the course. It's true! I was just recently brought to a driving range and was given the most basic of tips from my brother who played for maybe a few months a few years ago! Anyway, I liked it a lot as a way to just relax and to keep me semi active (I have arthritis at 18 it's the official suck, but it's ok lots of things wrong with everyone. I was told despite pain to stay as active as possiable to a certain threshold to keep the joints from degrading...so at the driving range I discovered I was using all my joints and I think it's helping...anyway).
I have gone to the driving range all of 4 or so times and just yesterday when I went and hit for 3 hours straight, I averaged *gasp* 150-200 yards with my 1 wood. These distances are horrid, but I believe I can go to 250 without my massive slice (to the right...right?).
As far as equipment goes I don't know now, I am on my lunch break and haven't really paid attention. It is really old, maybe 10 years or so hand me down. I think it's spalding, the top of the club is gold and in cursive it says "Limited" thats about all I know. I have a footjoy spider glove.
I am currently typing with some missing skin on my left palm right where the finger meets the hand (forgot name) and some massive redness on pinke side of palm near wrist. On my right hand (i'm right handed) I am have a poped blister with a lot of skin scrunched up between first and second knuckle (between big knucle on finger and hand). I am almost certain I'm holding the club wrong because of all this.
I am not taking lessons and don't plan on it, as I can't quite justify taking lessons to just drive the ball for relief/exercise.
I am 5'8, 145, and my swing makes me feel like I'm at a batting cage.
I am looking for advice on a driver to help that is in the price range of 100 or less. Of course cheaper is better for me but whatever is a good "value". Looking for new but whatever works if yall strongly recommend a used something or other than thats fine. I'm open ears. I also think my massive slice is because my club face doesn't meet the ball evenly. It starts that way but when I am on my upswing it shifts for some reason which I can't figure out.
Also if there is any help on a short book (reading a lot of books already) or website that will help me with my driving game and swing technique, I am most appreciative.
Thanks for all the help and I hope I was detailed enough! If not let me know and I will gladly answer any questions...
Chris
I am a newbie and need help.
Ok here goes. I have done some searching and research on this sport popularly known as "golf" and what I need to improve my "game." The part most of you probably won't like is that I'm only interesting in hitting it far and high on the driving range not the course. It's true! I was just recently brought to a driving range and was given the most basic of tips from my brother who played for maybe a few months a few years ago! Anyway, I liked it a lot as a way to just relax and to keep me semi active (I have arthritis at 18 it's the official suck, but it's ok lots of things wrong with everyone. I was told despite pain to stay as active as possiable to a certain threshold to keep the joints from degrading...so at the driving range I discovered I was using all my joints and I think it's helping...anyway).
I have gone to the driving range all of 4 or so times and just yesterday when I went and hit for 3 hours straight, I averaged *gasp* 150-200 yards with my 1 wood. These distances are horrid, but I believe I can go to 250 without my massive slice (to the right...right?).
As far as equipment goes I don't know now, I am on my lunch break and haven't really paid attention. It is really old, maybe 10 years or so hand me down. I think it's spalding, the top of the club is gold and in cursive it says "Limited" thats about all I know. I have a footjoy spider glove.
I am currently typing with some missing skin on my left palm right where the finger meets the hand (forgot name) and some massive redness on pinke side of palm near wrist. On my right hand (i'm right handed) I am have a poped blister with a lot of skin scrunched up between first and second knuckle (between big knucle on finger and hand). I am almost certain I'm holding the club wrong because of all this.
I am not taking lessons and don't plan on it, as I can't quite justify taking lessons to just drive the ball for relief/exercise.
I am 5'8, 145, and my swing makes me feel like I'm at a batting cage.
I am looking for advice on a driver to help that is in the price range of 100 or less. Of course cheaper is better for me but whatever is a good "value". Looking for new but whatever works if yall strongly recommend a used something or other than thats fine. I'm open ears. I also think my massive slice is because my club face doesn't meet the ball evenly. It starts that way but when I am on my upswing it shifts for some reason which I can't figure out.
Also if there is any help on a short book (reading a lot of books already) or website that will help me with my driving game and swing technique, I am most appreciative.
Thanks for all the help and I hope I was detailed enough! If not let me know and I will gladly answer any questions...
Chris