kplfishtank 4,656 Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 I think I've finally sorted out my driving.A longer tee, a new glove, and a slight bending of the knees, and instead of erratically slicing/hooking/hitting straight, I'm now hitting fairly consistent and quite long. That's 3 rounds I've did since I made the changes and haven't hooked/sliced significantly yet, only times I've missed the fairways has been down to bad aim rather than bad shot.This has made golf so much more enjoyable, and will hopefully regularly see me consistently hit scores in the 80's.what course you playing ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,005 Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Should be back down to 5 after today +2 front nine, -1 back nine, did not hit the ball very well got a couple of breaks and sank a couple of putts. Have played much better and scored shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 Should be back down to 5 after today +2 front nine, -1 back nine, did not hit the ball very well got a couple of breaks and sank a couple of putts. Have played much better and scored shit.where do you play? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan72 12 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Im top quality at golf.On Tiger Woods PGA Tour On Ps3 and iPod Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_glasgow 2 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Gailes is a cracking course, Badger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,005 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 KPL I play at Elderslie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 KPL I play at ElderslieWhen we next have an RM golf day get your name down Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,005 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Try my best mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
showtime69 514 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 got my tickets through today for the scottish senior open and johnnie walker championshipgoin to try and get to the saturday and sunday of the johnnie walkerdoubt ill get time off work to attend the seniors,, might try and punt them on ebay or something Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikhailichenko 90 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I'm after a bit of advice and I hope you guys can help. I am keen to take up golf. I have a few clubs and have had a few swings in the garden and local fields with embarrassing results. I cant seem to hit the ball!! The most fequent fail is hitting the ground a few inches before the ball and ending up with sore wrists. I know its expecting a bit much when you haven't watched me but any advice would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 I'm after a bit of advice and I hope you guys can help. I am keen to take up golf. I have a few clubs and have had a few swings in the garden and local fields with embarrassing results. I cant seem to hit the ball!! The most fequent fail is hitting the ground a few inches before the ball and ending up with sore wrists. I know its expecting a bit much when you haven't watched me but any advice would be greatly appreciated.Muff is your man he tells folk what to do for a living Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_glasgow 2 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I'm after a bit of advice and I hope you guys can help. I am keen to take up golf. I have a few clubs and have had a few swings in the garden and local fields with embarrassing results. I cant seem to hit the ball!! The most fequent fail is hitting the ground a few inches before the ball and ending up with sore wrists. I know its expecting a bit much when you haven't watched me but any advice would be greatly appreciated.You are not keeping your eye on the ball. You need to keep your eye on the ball until you hit it. Your head will come up naturally Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,005 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I'm after a bit of advice and I hope you guys can help. I am keen to take up golf. I have a few clubs and have had a few swings in the garden and local fields with embarrassing results. I cant seem to hit the ball!! The most fequent fail is hitting the ground a few inches before the ball and ending up with sore wrists. I know its expecting a bit much when you haven't watched me but any advice would be greatly appreciated.Right here's what to do;Keep your eye on the ball,Keep your head down,Keep your chin up,Keep your left arm straight,Keep your feet shoulder width apart (for long shots),Rotate your hipsTurn your shoulders,allow your wrists to cock naturally,tuck you right elbow in,your backswing should be approximatley 1/3 speed of your downswing,Don;t let your right knee straighten,Give yourself plenty of room to hit the ball50/50 balance on your mid irons,60/40 Left/right balance on driver and 3 wood,seriously good luck mate, there are so many experts out there that offer different advice, get yourself a professional or a really good amateur (Muff for example) to get the basics.alternatively just go to the pub and get pissed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 playing in a wee three man team comp today, should be funthen playing east renfrewshire tmro on a wee freebie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikhailichenko 90 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Cheers for the advice guys. I am meeting with a pro in a couple of weeks. Hopefully he can sort me out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea_Total 20 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 playing in a wee three man team comp today, should be funthen playing east renfrewshire tmro on a wee freebie Is T.M. going with you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 playing in a wee three man team comp today, should be funthen playing east renfrewshire tmro on a wee freebie Is T.M. going with you?aye mate just replied to my text, hope hes not in my team or he might not speak to us again after another gubbing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Started getting into golf quite heavily over the past month or so, played about five times.I shot 108 on my last round, which is shite for you lot but a huge improvement for me.I need some new gear though - where's the best places to buy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear 25 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Started getting into golf quite heavily over the past month or so, played about five times.I shot 108 on my last round, which is shite for you lot but a huge improvement for me.I need some new gear though - where's the best places to buy?You need to be playing golf a lot, practise a lot to get up to any sort of standard. The best way someone like yourself should play is aim for breaking 100, then 90, 80 etc. Once you are hitting the 80 mark, i always feel that will tell how natural you are to the game. Some people practise all day every day and will never get under a 9 handicap yet they seem to think they have a god given right to be off scratch because they practise a lot. You need natural ability to get down to low single figures.I wouldn't have a clue where to get cheap gear now, but would guess online? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 Started getting into golf quite heavily over the past month or so, played about five times.I shot 108 on my last round, which is shite for you lot but a huge improvement for me.I need some new gear though - where's the best places to buy?directgolf.co.uk or onlinegolf.co.uk are 2 sites ive bought off Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_glasgow 2 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Started getting into golf quite heavily over the past month or so, played about five times.I shot 108 on my last round, which is shite for you lot but a huge improvement for me.I need some new gear though - where's the best places to buy?directgolf.co.uk or onlinegolf.co.uk are 2 sites ive bought off Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 played east renfrewshire yesterday ,bloody cracking course would recommend it to anyoneplayed not bad front nine i had 5 pars on the trot back nine wasnt as good but still played a lot better than i have of late Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Perfect day for golf today, played Kingsbarns, 66 off the whites. Greens are in absolutely fantastic condition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear 25 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I'm just in from practising on the Darley in Troon. Only lost 900 balls tonight Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Cheers lads.Went down the range today for more practice and I was absolutely bollocks, going to go back tomorrow and eke out the shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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