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smittysbar · 05-11-2008, 11:49 AM

Okay, here is a place for the Golfers to talk about tournaments, clubs, swing help or thoughts.

Today is the Players Championship, which I think ought to be the 5th Major. Largest pot in the PGA. The daunting 17th, which seems to bring excitement every year. At least we will get to see Sergio blow up yet again.

I am ready to see some water balls!

ChiefsFanatic · 06-20-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

Honestly, I was happy with the 86. Yeah I got a little tired on the back the second time, but the 75 was an anomaly. I was shooting lights out that round. I average 86-90 usually.
The 75, I started bogey par birdie birdie bogey then parred the next 5 for an even 35. Back nine got nervous and bogeyed 10 and eleven, then calmed down and parred 6 in a row and then choked and doubled 18 for a 4 over 40.

I played horrible today. I don't even want to post my score, but just know that out of 18 holes I only had 9 par putts (made one, on 18)

I just coiuld not draw the ball today, and could not control the fade I was having. I usually draw the ball, and I could not figure out what I was doing to fade it. It was between 3ft and 10ft of fade each time.

kstater · 06-20-2008, 05:10 PM

Maybe look at your grip? Maybe you weren't getting your top hand over all the way? I know when I start letting it leak to the right too much, that's the first thing I look at.

**bogey** · 06-20-2008, 06:05 PM

I had no idea this thread could be used to help my swing. I very excited I found it.

**007** · 06-20-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

Maybe look at your grip? Maybe you weren't getting your top hand over all the way? I know when I start letting it leak to the right too much, that's the first thing I look at.

How far over? My shots always go right.

kstater · 06-20-2008, 06:48 PM

Too lazy to save and attach.

http://www.golf-swing-instruction-ti...olf_grip_6.jpg

That's what I use, when I start to push it, I find that my hand is more to the side.

Mr. Plow · 06-20-2008, 08:41 PM

Oh man, what a week. I played Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and going to play Sunday this week.

Tuesday - 9 holes / 36 par - Played decent, just couldn't get it all together. Hit good off the tee.....crappy on the approach. Crappy off the tee......bad approach. Good tee shot.....good approach.....couldn't putt a 3 foot putt. Shot a 48. Not overly bad for me. New membership.....new course.

Wednesday - 9 holes / 36 par - 2 man scramble....Played well. Ended 2 over par. Strong chips. Not much from the tee box, but friend was hitting well from there. Hit a random 3 wood to 5 foot under one tree over another, so that makes it all good.

Friday - 18 holes / 71 par (I think) - played damn good today. Shot a 91. I know that doesn't sound too good but I lost 12-15 strokes on 4 damn holes. I had birdie or par putts on almost every hole but I couldn't convert. Lots a of pars with a couple birdies. I'm reading a book on chipping/pitching and it has help me a TON!

Sunday - have the city match tournament to qualify for. Much easier course. I was a member there for 5 years. One of those, "you can play it just about anywhere you hit it courses" - last year, I was shooting anywhere from 5-10 over. Looking forward to Sunday, but man I'm worn out tonight.

smittysbar · 06-21-2008, 11:22 AM

Shot 79, 80, 74 this week. Have no tournament this weekend, feels kinda nice.....but have a wedding in a bit.

Guru, you say you slice the ball, how long have you been playing and about what kind of scores do you shoot? If you have always had a slice you are most likely coming across the ball (out to in) with your club head. When you come across the ball it puts a severe side spin on it creating the slice. Try tucking your right elbow to your side creating an in to out swing path. You can even use a towel and put it in your arm pit and hit some shots, make sure it doesn't fall out. This should be a good start for you.

smittysbar · 06-22-2008, 07:56 PM

Here is a shag range I made in my back yard. I have tee's set up at 100, 150, and 200 yards.

from 100 yards

150 yards

200 yards

smittysbar · 06-22-2008, 08:06 PM

Here is a golf cart I picked up for $200 the other day. The guy said he couldn't get it running. I took it home and put gas in it, lol.

I used to customize carts but am in between projects, this was right up my ally.

A quick peek in my bag right now.

King Cobra LD/F Grafaloy Blue extra stiff
Titleist 904 5wd
King Cobra Baffler hybrid 20*
Callaway Fusion 3-pw
Titleist Vokey spin mill 56* and 60* oil can
Scotty Cameron Detour putter
Skycaddie SG4

Mr. Plow · 06-22-2008, 08:09 PM

smitty, if you don't mind me asking, how old are you?

CoMoChief · 06-22-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by smittysbar

Shot 79, 80, 74 this week.

you are so full of shit.

BWillie · 06-22-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by smittysbar

Here is a shag range I made in my back yard. I have tee's set up at 100, 150, and 200 yards.

Nice! Do you upkeep the green so the ball re-acts similar to regular greens? If I had enough room in my yard I'd love to do something like that. I really need to get back into golf. I shot 85 my first time out this year. Shanked 4 chips and had about a billion putts. I've always been a good ball striking and I've been able to get chipping down back when I played alot. I could NEVER putt though. It's impossible. I've tried everything except a belly putter

**Dartgod** · 06-22-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

I shot 85 my first time out this year. Shanked 4 chips and had about a billion putts.

Shouldn't your score have been more like a billion and 85?

smittysbar · 06-22-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

smitty, if you don't mind me asking, how old are you?

31

smittysbar · 06-22-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

you are so full of shit.

you wish

05-11-2008, 11:49 AM
smittysbar Right in the Lumberyard Danny Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LaPlata, MO Casino cash: $10004942	*Official Bushwood Country Club Lounge* Okay, here is a place for the Golfers to talk about tournaments, clubs, swing help or thoughts. Today is the Players Championship, which I think ought to be the 5th Major. Largest pot in the PGA. The daunting 17th, which seems to bring excitement every year. At least we will get to see Sergio blow up yet again. I am ready to see some water balls!
Posts: 6,646

06-20-2008, 05:10 PM	#497
kstater Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2007 Casino cash: $-143437	Maybe look at your grip? Maybe you weren't getting your top hand over all the way? I know when I start letting it leak to the right too much, that's the first thing I look at. __________________
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06-20-2008, 06:05 PM	#498
bogey Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Casino cash: $10005290	I had no idea this thread could be used to help my swing. I very excited I found it.
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06-20-2008, 06:48 PM	#500
kstater Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2007 Casino cash: $-143437	Too lazy to save and attach. http://www.golf-swing-instruction-ti...olf_grip_6.jpg That's what I use, when I start to push it, I find that my hand is more to the side. __________________
Posts: 39,754

06-20-2008, 08:41 PM	#501
Mr. Plow In Search of a Life Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $37391	Oh man, what a week. I played Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and going to play Sunday this week. Tuesday - 9 holes / 36 par - Played decent, just couldn't get it all together. Hit good off the tee.....crappy on the approach. Crappy off the tee......bad approach. Good tee shot.....good approach.....couldn't putt a 3 foot putt. Shot a 48. Not overly bad for me. New membership.....new course. Wednesday - 9 holes / 36 par - 2 man scramble....Played well. Ended 2 over par. Strong chips. Not much from the tee box, but friend was hitting well from there. Hit a random 3 wood to 5 foot under one tree over another, so that makes it all good. Friday - 18 holes / 71 par (I think) - played damn good today. Shot a 91. I know that doesn't sound too good but I lost 12-15 strokes on 4 damn holes. I had birdie or par putts on almost every hole but I couldn't convert. Lots a of pars with a couple birdies. I'm reading a book on chipping/pitching and it has help me a TON! Sunday - have the city match tournament to qualify for. Much easier course. I was a member there for 5 years. One of those, "you can play it just about anywhere you hit it courses" - last year, I was shooting anywhere from 5-10 over. Looking forward to Sunday, but man I'm worn out tonight.
Posts: 31,311

06-21-2008, 11:22 AM	#502
smittysbar Right in the Lumberyard Danny Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LaPlata, MO Casino cash: $10004942	Shot 79, 80, 74 this week. Have no tournament this weekend, feels kinda nice.....but have a wedding in a bit. Guru, you say you slice the ball, how long have you been playing and about what kind of scores do you shoot? If you have always had a slice you are most likely coming across the ball (out to in) with your club head. When you come across the ball it puts a severe side spin on it creating the slice. Try tucking your right elbow to your side creating an in to out swing path. You can even use a towel and put it in your arm pit and hit some shots, make sure it doesn't fall out. This should be a good start for you. __________________
Posts: 6,646

06-22-2008, 07:56 PM	#503
smittysbar Right in the Lumberyard Danny Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LaPlata, MO Casino cash: $10004942	Here is a shag range I made in my back yard. I have tee's set up at 100, 150, and 200 yards. from 100 yards 150 yards 200 yards __________________
Posts: 6,646

06-22-2008, 08:06 PM	#504
smittysbar Right in the Lumberyard Danny Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LaPlata, MO Casino cash: $10004942	Here is a golf cart I picked up for $200 the other day. The guy said he couldn't get it running. I took it home and put gas in it, lol. I used to customize carts but am in between projects, this was right up my ally. A quick peek in my bag right now. King Cobra LD/F Grafaloy Blue extra stiff Titleist 904 5wd King Cobra Baffler hybrid 20* Callaway Fusion 3-pw Titleist Vokey spin mill 56* and 60* oil can Scotty Cameron Detour putter Skycaddie SG4 __________________
Posts: 6,646

06-22-2008, 08:09 PM	#505
Mr. Plow In Search of a Life Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $37391	smitty, if you don't mind me asking, how old are you?
Posts: 31,311