Lately I have sent a video of my swing to the golf coach I mentioned in a previous post. He has been age group european long drive champ in the past. His reply was very polite but to the point. Its a miracle I play so well with the swing I have got. He could add 5-10 yds with what I have got but If I have a radical swing change he could add 40-50 yds. I am now in a position that I will give up my current swing and start from scratch. I have a couple on comps left in this golf year and a weekend away to a venue that has held a recent European tour event. So I will keep my swing for the next 2-3 months then start again. I will keep my CAC handed swing as this is not specifically my faults. I have been told my game may be terrible for a while until I have reached a certain stage, this may take 3-6 months . So no serious comps in this time. Maybe only driving ranges. I have also another few things I have decided to do in my life.
Ive just dug out my electric guitar that I bought about 15 years ago and didnt really do much at the time so I am starting guitar agian and will devote a fair amount of time to that. 1/2-1 hour a day.
I have also decided to get back into running. I havnt run for about 6 months but was running around 25 mile a week in the past. I have decided to start running again 1st April. 1 long run a week of about 10 mile plus 3-4 of about 5 mile.
Anyone else started from scratch before or know anyone that has ?
CAC.
Cac,
When my instructor starts with any new student, one of the first thing she does after watching them swing for a few minutes is to ask them what their goal is for golf? Then she gives them an honest opinion of watch level of golf she thinks they may be able to beto achieve given their current swing mechanics and physical skills. That question of what one wants to do in golf is one you're facing now. reconstruct the swing in order to make potentially big improvements.
I've gone through that before as well, asn my instructor said the same thing - it gets worse before it gets better. Look at Tiger, rebuilding your swing takes time, commitmernt and practice but it can be done. But it does get much worse before it gets better so don't get discouraged. My first round of golf was about 129 strokes. But I'm constantly trying to improve my short comings and build a better swing. I've gone from the 120's to 70's and honestly, am still rebuilding my swing to make it more consistent and to improve ball striking. But I want that improvement so I'll try to stick with it and let it get worse before it gets better.
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Good luck with rebuilding your swing cac. I know that it's going to be frustrating, but persist and you will be rewarded.
One of my semi regular playing partners tried to rebuild his swing about a year ago. He was dilligent with the lessons and practice time through the winter, but as soon as he got to playing rounds and wasn't getting the results he wanted, he reverted back to his old swing. I kind of felt bad that he put the time and effort into something, but lacked the patience to see it through to the end. I think that's always the challenge with a major swing change and why so few are successful.
Good Point Sco...Yes Cac...if you decide to do it, stick it out. You know where your current swing will take you...when things seem dark and frustrating, remember that what you don't know is how good you could get if you stick out the change..
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Cheers for the positve words guys. A leap in the dark I know but itcould be a good challange. CAC
cac handed Geordie.
Played my weekend away at a top notch course and had a great weekend. 1st day not great for golf but my driving was pretty good. Very fast greens took some getting used to . 20 mph wind helped and hindered. overall only 21 pts on 1st day. 2nd day was much better, some great drives and putting was better. Ended up with 33 pts so pretty happy even though it was still played off std tees at just over 6000yd. I set out to go back to my old swing and not tinker but I had one small adjustment in my set up that seems to be the "miracal move". As i am trying not to sway and get more of an upward hit I read a tip. Instead of tilting upper body away from target I push my left hip torwards target a bit. This promotes a more upward hit and also keeps my back leg a bit still and lessening the sway. The results were incredible. I had 3 drives of 250yd. Granted a bit of wind and nice fairways but this is an instant improvement. I never hit 250 yd and i play in a lot of wind. This is not a new move in place of my plan for a new swing it is just a small adjustment so I can enjoy my last few games with my old swing. CAC.
cac handed Geordie.
Nice Cac. Glad you're having some good results with your change and enjoying the last few rounds with the old swing.
PLayed today...too nice to pass up even with a bad foot. I'm icing it down as we speak as it's sore but I had to get out..it was 75 degrees and rain coming in tomorrow. Overall played well. Worked on the swing setup I used the other day and had some good results. Shot 39/39 on a Par 70. No birdies though i was close several times. Had 1 double, on 18 when I 3 putted. Otherwise I drove the ball well and I putted well. Chipped fine but the irons were so-so. Some good some ehhhh. Had several nice sand saves as well.
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Got a big comp with my society on saturday. I really need to win it to have a chance of qualifing for a Ryder cup style weekend away between my and another society. The course is only 2 mile from my house and i have played it a few times.( not loads ). It is not the easiest in the world although it is not the longest at 6141yd off yellows. I am going with a very positive outlook after the good round I had last week. There will be about 40 people so odds of winning are slim but im hopeful. Want good weather and not mutch wind. Looking for a few more 250yd drives also LOL. Ill let you know how I got on. CAC,
cac handed Geordie.
Good Luck Cac...focus on the things you can control, which is making good swings and good decisions. Don't fall into thinking about results until the final putt falls.
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The weather has been really nice so my wife and I have been getting out and going for long walks recently. I hope to have my legs back in good shape so I can walk 18 holes and NOT get tired at all. Really stinks when you get tired out when you walk the course for the first time in the spring and the legs are not up for it. I remember a few years ago the first round my playing partner and I played in the spring and we both got so worn out that we quit with 3 holes to go. We just didn't have the energy to walk the final 3 holes so we walked in and went home early. I do NOT want to do that again this spring.
Don
Putting is easy if you have the Right Putter.
Hey Don, I'm sure the stamina will keep improving through the spring and summer. Just work at it and don't over do it too much too quickly
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A big part of my problem is the drugs I'm taking to control my heart. They lower my blood pressure and heart rate so much I don't have a lot of energy for everyday things, like walking or swinging a golf club. While they may be helping my heart to heal, it's not much fun being tired all the time. Not sure if I'll ever get off some ot the drugs so I don't know if I'll ever get back to my normal strength level.
Don
Putting is easy if you have the Right Putter.