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Comment on The Lost Art Of Lag Putting In Golf by Golf Outing Gifts

Golf Outing Gifts — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:47:30 +0000

Only two things count in putting..line and speed..with short putts, line is more important. With long putts, speed. Great reminder as to the importance of PRACTICING lags! Cheers!

Comment on Custom Fit or Off the Shelf Golf Clubs? by Girard

Girard — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:09:32 +0000

I have fairly new set of Taylor Made clubs with titlest wedges, The pro I work with has shown me what custom clubs can do for my game. He fits Henry Griffitts. I can definately see the improvement immediately. My question is they will cost about 3K. Should I consider the investment or another brand as I’m not familiar with these. It also after reading other articles seems to be a bit expensive. As I am a student that is with a discount included. Also, I bought although new my clubs after research on ebay and had no problems and saved a bunch over the pro shops.

Comment on How can I stop hitting fat golf shots with my irons? by UtahFriday

UtahFriday — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:16:09 +0000

The cure for fat iron shots is this:

1/ Set up standing tall, let your arms hang relaxed and position the ball so that the club can not touch the ground three inches behind the ball.
2/ Square up back foot so that the backswing does not create a sway and put you in a position where you cannot move through the shot.
3/ Keep your weight on the balls of your feet, not your heels.
4/ Swing THROUGH the shot with more (slightly) grip pressure in your leading hand.

Enjoy!

Comment on Know any good golf books? by Randy

Randy — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:28:34 +0000

I came to a point where I couldn’t seem to get any better until I changed my mental game. So, I guess that makes Jim McCright’s “The Ultimate Golf Secret” book my favorite. =] That dude changed my game. Btw, I like the site keep up the good work.

Comment on Mental Golf-The Toughest Game by Gifts For Golf

Gifts For Golf — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 04:05:12 +0000

Great! This helped me allot. The main point that I got and needed to hear, and haven’t before, is “playing the game we are capable of, not the game we’d like to have, but don’t today.” That’s well said and makes total sense, thank you.

Comment on What is the best way to use lead tape on golf clubs? by Joey Boots

Joey Boots — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:10:22 +0000

I hit the ball as straight as an arrow off the tee, just not that far (average 265 yards). I always carry a few strips of lead tape with me in my bag so I can shape drives. Dependent on the hole, I place the tape for a fade or draw. I just take the tape off after the shot. Don’t talk about the tape trick during your round of golf.

Comment on How can I stop hitting fat golf shots with my irons? by john

john — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:49:37 +0000

try laying a tee on ground a half inch in front of golf ball, try and hit the tee with your club, this will make you hit down on the ball and take the divot in front of the ball. this worked very well for me

Comment on Golf Tip For Helping Your Slice by Golf tournament

Golf tournament — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:43:03 +0000

The single plane swing is becoming so popular because it does just what you are suggesting…it fights the slice! I love it golf nut! Training that right elbowe to stay in is the trick. Golf tournament .

Comment on The Lost Art Of Lag Putting In Golf by Golf Towels Personalized

Golf Towels Personalized — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:04:43 +0000

Wow, This article is a great help. I’m fairly new to golf and manage to have distant putts most of the time, so now a hula hoop will be a regular part of my practice equipment. What a terrific idea. Thanks David.

Comment on The Golf Police….They Really Bug Me by Golf Tournament Gift

Golf Tournament Gift — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:35:27 +0000

You hit the nail on the head! I dont want to play 6 hour rounds by why would you be in a hurry to get OFF the course? My God! You’re most likely in the most beautiful surroundings you’ve been in all week. The air is crisp, the company is alright. YOUR ON THE GOLF COURSE!!!! Relax and enjoy for God sake!

Comment on What to do with out of bounds golf shots? by Nick

Nick — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:46:21 +0000

I understand you are required to go back and hit from where you were on the stroke you lost your ball. It seems impractical when there is a foursome now on the tee box behind you, where you teed off on you lost ball. Now if you fail to hit a provisional, after the swing you lost your ball on, drive 250 yards forward, and find your ball out of bounds, what am I supposed to do? Do I drive back 250 yards and tell the guys trailing me, that I lost my ball and need to re-hit? Wouldn’t they see this as poor etiquette? Sometimes, you really don’t believe you need to hit a provisional, however you find your ball lying out of bounds? What do you do in this situaltion? I just want to keep my posted scores and handicap true, however I don’t want to piss off the guys behind me and slow down play either?

Comment on Disqualification golf rules for incorrect scorecard by carl smith

carl smith — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:33:15 +0000

a player subits his stableford score card signed by himself and his marker can the card be altered by the committee if it found that the points tally should have been greater than what as been signed for

Comment on Disqualification golf rules for incorrect scorecard by Geoff Short

Geoff Short — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:18:10 +0000

In a mixed 3-ball competition at our club yesterday, my team were disqualified for a scorecard error despite having the best score of 88 points on the day. The competition was the two best scores on each hole with ladies and men playing from their own card. The 5th hole is par 4 for men and par 5 for ladies. One man scored 5 and the lady scored six thus giving us 4 points as part of our winning total of 88 points. Unfortunately teh ladies score was marked down in the other man’s column in error. When asked how we calculated 4 points on this hole we realised the error and the team were disqualified for signing and incorrect card. This seemed very harsh in a non-qualifying competition but would you have made the same decision ?

Comment on Disqualification golf rules for incorrect scorecard by carl smith

carl smith — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:31:37 +0000

a player submits a stableford score card signd by himself and his marker which is eccepted by the committee it is the leading score in the clubhouse 15 minites later the next group submit thier cards one being 2 points better than the prievious leader within a couple of minutes the plays card is alterd from 39 points to 42 winning the comp the explanation given by the committee was that the gross scores were correct the poits tally less tan they should have been was this a right dicision

Comment on The Lost Art Of Lag Putting In Golf by Golf Towels

Golf Towels — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:44:00 +0000

The problem is that most teachers teach players to hit it past the hole! Harvey Penick taught his players to lag EVERTHING…arguably the greatest teacher of all time! His philosophy was that lagging “would give luck a chance”. So true…

Comment on How do I put back spin on the golf ball? by Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:35:25 +0000

I am 16 and am on my high school team I shoot low 80s and I hit my drives 250 + and hit a Adams speedline 6.5 degree driver and for the most part hit straight but I have trouble lining my body up with my club face so I don’t hit my Target area very much I have the same problem with my other clubs and off the tee I hit ground a lot any tips on those problems?

Comment on Golf Ball Moved On Green By Wind by tony selleck

tony selleck — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:51:18 +0000

hi golf nut , relating to rule 18 ball in play moved, what happens in the case of a player on the green marks his ball and cleans it then places his ball back and picks up his marker. then before addressing the ball he decides to go behind the pin to double check his line. At this point the wind moves his ball. Does he play the ball where it finishes or put his ball back to roughly where it was.

Comment on Golf Tip For Helping Your Slice by Golf Towels

Golf Towels — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:00:07 +0000

Great advice. The single plane swing is becoming so popular because it does just what you are suggesting…it fights the slice! I love it golf nut! Thanks.
ps. Steve Stricker is living proof!

Comment on Golf Tip For Helping Your Slice by Mike

Mike — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:24:40 +0000

Tried this out yesterday at a scramble and our foursome used most of my drives. Training that right elbowe to stay in is the trick. Thansk for the advice.

Comment on Why Do We Cheat At Golf? by John

John — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:38:01 +0000

I agree with Ryan, unless in a tournament or playing for money, it does not matter, its just practice, you should enjoy yourself and the game. We race from work to the course, rush to the first tee, shoes still unlaced, first swing of the day…hook one into the lake..sure take a mulligan! We play the first hole nothing higher then a bogey. Just keeps you mentally stable for the first 10 minutes. I call that purest vs. the realist.

Comment on The Golf Police….They Really Bug Me by Karen

Karen — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:46:04 +0000

error there…I meant to say “play” threw not plan, sorry

Comment on The Golf Police….They Really Bug Me by Karen

Karen — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:44:38 +0000

I agree with you 100%…when we are waiting due to slow play ahead of us, the people behind us continue to hit and I have been hit twice over 5 years…what should one say without ending up in a nasty argument? I say let the people behind you plan through and see what they do to solve the hold up ahead.

Comment on Why Do We Cheat At Golf? by Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:34:39 +0000

Amateur golfers everywhere need to realize that the love of the game should not be based on score but the game itself. I agree with casey in the Par is for the best players on their best days. The average person who does not practice, has a job other than golf along with whatever else, expecting to go out and shoot par everytime they play is simply an unreasonable expectation. If they could actually do that we would be watching them on the golf channel.

I personally like to play it as it lies myself and enjoy the challenges the game presents, but for anyone else (as long as they are not playing for money or in a tournament setting) I say let them do whatever they need feel helps them enjoy the game. Because really at the end of the day, if an average person goes to the course shoots a 79 in a non competitive or wagered round, but enjoyed and respected the course, the game, shared time with old friends or maybe made some new ones, it really does not matter in the game of life.

Comment on The Key To Golf Is To Relax by Denny

Denny — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:26:46 +0000

There is not a thing you can do about the shot you just hit, so forget it and move on to the next shot. Don’t overthink each shot; you probably can’t stand the pressure. Concentrate on hitting the ball solidly and play conservatively and you will be surprised what your score will be.

http://hittingthegolfball.com

Comment on Mental Golf-The Toughest Game by Denny

Denny — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:22:37 +0000

Mastering your mental game is the most important part of your golf game. Trust your swing, but don’t overestimate your abilities. Pars and bogeys work on a score card. Doubles and triples do not.

http://hittingthegolfball.com