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Forum: Instruction

This is the place to ask questions on the mechanics of the swing etc.

  1. Thumbs up Marc Levac

    I had my first lesson with Marc Levac (Pingman) last night at La Mer Bleue Driving Range in the East end. I wasn't sure if his teaching style would be a good fit for me but I thought I'd take a chance. In the last month I had been seeing my drives go right - left - right - left. I couldn't...

    Started by The Saint‎, 06-17-2009 08:52 AM
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  2. Swing Speed

    How does one increase swing speed without having to go for a lighter shaft and without coming out of his shoes?

    Started by Chieflongtee‎, 10-04-2005 07:07 AM
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  3. Golf Tech

    GolfTEC is opening on Lancaster Rd. I like their philosophy of developing a long-term program. Does anyone have experience with them? Thanks.

    Started by speeler_kda‎, 06-23-2014 10:26 PM
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  4. Slicefixer's 9 to 3 drill

    Wondering if anyone has implemented Slicefixer's 9 to 3 drill into their golf swing. The thread: http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/146842-93-drill-and-muchmuchmore/ Been doing a ton of reading for the past couple days, from the huge forum thread, to his Encyclopedia Texarkana, and watching...

    Started by DenisO‎, 04-10-2012 11:52 AM
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  5. Questions about Cavity back versus Muscle back irons

    I currently use cavity back game improvement irons. This is my first year of play and I've really started hitting them with more consistency lately. Of course I'm in the 70+ area of rounds so far this year. In researching the different types of irons available I have come to the conclusion that...

    Started by guitarman‎, 09-20-2006 09:21 AM
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  6. Lift Weights to Play Your Best Golf

    Lift Weights to Play Your Best Golf Written By Mike Pedersen, Golf Fitness Expert Golf has always been viewed as a game of leisure. But today's golfer is leaner, stronger, and fitter. Until the last few years, golfers didn't know how to go about incorporating exercise or, specifically,...

    Started by Kilroy‎, 06-25-2005 07:22 AM
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  7. Why do I hit the ball so high?

    This is something that has plagued me my whole golf "career" lol. I hit all my irons too high and lose distance. For instance, I had a shot today where I was about 125 yards from the green. I took out an 8 iron and hit it pretty decent. It landed about a foot short of the green and I'm sure...

    Started by McG‎, 07-27-2008 02:41 PM
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  8. Best drill for grooving proper swing path?

    Guys: My swing has the tendencey to wander outside-in and produce a slice. It's not a huge banana but it happens at least 3-4 times a round. My natural ball flight is also a fade so I know I'm coming at the ball from the outside. What's the best drill you know of to groove in the proper...

    Started by hhk‎, 09-04-2006 09:51 PM
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  9. Help me stop pulling the ball!!

    Looking for some of those "Tips" rather than heading for a lesson. Recently purchase a set of TM Rac LT's. So far I have been nothing but frustrated. 90% of my iron shots I now pull left. I can't seem to hit any greens. I have been out 5 times and have broken 100 once. A 99. I usually play mid...

    Started by jsttaylor‎, 05-29-2006 01:41 PM
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  10. Exclamation Golf Swing Construction 101: The Bertholy Method Revisited.

    Golf Swing Construction 101: The Bertholy Method Revisited. http://www.paulbertholy.com Thanks to BC_Mist, I ordered this book a month ago. I have been working on program 1 for three weeks now. Program 1 is simply holding 7 key positions for 10 seconds each. This is done at home not on the...

    Started by mberube‎, 07-02-2004 12:09 PM
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  11. How to break 80

    Open to hear from some advice and tips... I had a few closed calls so far this year (shooting between 82-85)... I get in trouble in 1-2 holes with some triples which takes away the game. My goal for the summer is to break 80 consistently. What should I do or focus on?

    Started by 314314‎, 05-20-2010 07:56 AM
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  12. Ottawa Golf Instructors

    I have a few questions regarding golf instructors here in Ottawa. Basically which would be the better choice between Kevin Haime and Gregg Foley? I know they are both very good, just looking for some feedback as I have never taken golf lessons before. I am a lefty so I am wondering if these...

    Started by Magician‎, 11-29-2012 10:42 AM
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  13. More "PLANE" Truth

    golfin-buddy or anyone A plane is mathematically defined as a path of points on a flat surface extending infinitely in all directions. As all the motions in a golf swing are “circular” or rotational, the constant reference to planes seems strange. Planes then refer to positions at a particular...

    Started by BC MIST‎, 02-20-2007 02:05 PM
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  14. ottawa instructers reviews

    I'm wondering if there are reviews anywhere about the local teachers. Maybe like the "rate your MD" site? At 66 I just want to hit the ball straight & figure the short game. I don't want to listen to someone who has the gift of the gab & waxes poetic about Hogans swing or any theory. I don't...

    Started by mikemcnerney‎, 04-26-2015 10:57 PM
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  15. Stack and Tilt

    I have never seen the DVDs on S&T but I think I have developed my own version of it. Basicly keeping a little more weight on my front foot, dropping my front shoulder a little bit during the take away and a nice balanced follow through. On short irons, I love it. You come down on the ball...

    Started by URstillaway‎, 07-23-2011 06:50 AM
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  16. How to hit a sandwedge from fairway?

    Does anyone have any tips on how to hit the sandwedge from the fairway? Most of the time I want to hit a 65 yard shot with my SW I end up hitting it fat and taking a HUGE divot. The guy in this link was not helpful at all. :irked: ...

    Started by nokids‎, 11-09-2010 05:57 PM
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  17. Stack and tilt

    Does anyone here use this method?I have been seeing a lot of commercials on this and wondering if any of the people on this forum have tried this system and what they think of it. Thank you:)

    Started by Marcos‎, 08-25-2008 06:12 PM
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  18. RCGA Handicapping Calculation

    <TABLE style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor=#111111 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=600 bgColor=#ffffff border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>RCGA Handicapping Calculatio</TD></TR><TR><TD>NOTE: The Handicap season for posting scores from Ontario golf courses is April 15 to October 31. All games played...

    Started by Kilroy‎, 06-24-2005 05:15 PM
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  19. Poll Poll: Uncertified lessons (poll)

    Would you take lessons from an uncertified golf instructor? And no I'm not going into teaching. :P

    Started by nokids‎, 04-05-2013 08:30 AM
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  20. Strong grip vs weak grip

    Having this argument with some friends. I have always believed that in a strong grip the V's of both hands point to the right shoulder(for a right handed golfer) However take a look at the pics below.I think the second set of pics is more correct. Comments?...

    Started by Chieflongtee‎, 07-25-2014 04:20 PM
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  21. Stop hooking hybrid or fairway woods

    So here is the problem, I can't stop hooking any and every fairway wood or hybrid. This is what I have tried in terms of clubs so far Hybrids Cobra baffler #3 stiff graphite Mizuno mx700 stiff graphite Adams pro gold. Swing weighted to my irons in with same shaft as my irons. Fairway...

    Started by goliath‎, 09-14-2010 10:11 PM
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  22. Alignment for a draw

    Do you guys always align to the right (right handed swing) to hit a draw or can you come from the inside enough to play it ?? My game is developing enough confidence to start working the ball a bit more...on purpose...and was wondering if this is needed. I have to align left or right for a fade or...

    Started by OttawaP‎, 05-28-2009 11:08 AM
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  23. Putting Woes

    If anyone has any insights into how I might cure my three-putting problems, I'd love to hear from you. In the last month I have been averaging 6 three putts per round. Yesterday was the worst - 12 of them. It's gotten so bad, I'm afraid to pull the putter back. Curiously, the rest of my game...

    Started by mpare‎, 02-21-2011 09:04 AM
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  24. My golf swing

    http://youtu.be/6pKLSVgxg3Q I have a wierd backswing, always have never fixed it. But, I correct all the issues when I come down at the ball and get a pure contact every time.

    Started by savosean‎, 09-12-2013 06:02 PM
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  25. Ballooning irons - high, straight & short

    Hoping someone has some suggestions I could try at the range :-) For the last few seasons, I've been struggling with my irons. I've been hitting my irons, particularly my short irons & wedges, high, straight & quite short. For example, I was hitting my PW around 110-115 prior to these issues,...

    Started by Mr. Chi‎, 06-19-2013 08:44 AM
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  26. Best golf tips

    I was wondering what was the best golf tip you were given or read that helped elevate your game more than any other. I'll start off. "Don't strangle the club, use a light grip pressure as if gripping a tube of toothpaste upside down with the cap off and trying not to let any paste squeeze out"....

    Started by Hank Hill‎, 04-24-2006 11:37 PM
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  27. Looking for beginner lessons

    What's a good place to go to? I keep slicing the ball so I need to learn proper form and technique

    Started by ottawa‎, 07-31-2017 08:33 PM
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  28. Question Swing - Hybrid vs Iron

    Recently heard (pro on TV) that you swing your Hybrid the same as you would an Iron. Never heard that before, but it does seem to make sense, to a point. I have always felt that since the Hybrid has a head similar to a Fairway Wood (larger, flat sole) that you should try to "sweep" the ball...

    Started by Kiwi‎, 09-05-2014 09:25 AM
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  29. Golf Ball Impact Spray

    Been using some Dr Sholl's spray lately at Gregg and Joes Winter Golf school, and was doing some searches and came across this pretty informative article about how to read the markings. Thought I'd share. It sure seems to be a pretty neat way to help understand whats going on at the range. ...

    Started by orangeTANG‎, 04-04-2014 09:14 AM
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  30. Why does everyone want a draw?

    ok, I know why, 'cause it's not a slice...still Many of thegreatest golfers of all time moved the ball left to right, Jack, I think Tiger favours a fade, can't think of any others off hand but I wouldn't be surprised to find out 90% of the top guns were fade over draw, oh yeah there's always...

    Started by Wknd_Warrior‎, 03-13-2007 11:19 PM
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  31. Art of Putting

    Art Of Putting by Stan Utley "In a welcome change from mechanistic and overly complex putting systems, Utley breaks down the putting stroke to a simple, natural motion" "A breakthrough approach to putting from the PGA tour's premier short-game guru" I am a fan of feel, and of keeping it...

    Started by rhh7‎, 12-04-2006 07:44 AM
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  32. One Plane Swing: The Saga continues

    Lesson # 2 today with Pat Ladouret and I feel alot better about the conversion. I am seeing good progress and in practicing I did achieve what seemed very effortless swings with good results, less ball dispersion. I think that the swing should be called the ON plane swing. Old habits are still...

    Started by leftylucas‎, 02-08-2006 02:10 PM
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  33. Question My first lesson

    Just booked my first lesson. Never thought it would come to this. Anybody ever get instruction by Joe at Raceview/Falcon Ridge? If I knew his last name I'd have typed it. :laughing:

    Started by Big Johnny69‎, 06-06-2006 04:31 PM
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  34. Backswing thought

    I always work on proper shoulder turn to start my backswing. What thought do you use? Does the shoulder to chin work? I am a firm believer in big muscles in backswing but can't pull off and net a reliable swing thought to ensure my shoulders are on right plane. Thanks

    Started by golferinmd‎, 02-06-2014 06:45 AM
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  35. Lightbulb First Lesson

    Hi, I am going for my first ever lesson tomorrow. Since Gregg Foley was highly recommended by most people on here I decided to book with him. Question: May be a stupid question but, do I bring all of my clubs or do we use training aids and golf towns clubs? Also has anyone on here gone to...

    Started by Eagle_Hunter‎, 03-01-2011 04:30 PM
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  36. stack and tilt

    I just thought i would ask if anyone else has tried the stack and tilt method. I've been tinkering with it for a few months now but have not made up my mind if I'm going to fully commit to it

    Started by johnjoiner‎, 01-15-2009 01:11 PM
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  37. Anti-casting drills

    I release my wrist hinge on my downswing too early. I pull on the grip and wrist-hinge angle goes from 90 degrees at the top to almost 180 degrees flat when the club gets to about waist high. Any suggestions/drills that will help me keep the hinge at 90 degrees until my hands get down to my knees?...

    Started by nokids‎, 09-04-2013 08:26 AM
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  38. Poll Poll: No instruction threads 2014

    Poll question... Why are there no new instruction threads in 2014?

    Started by nokids‎, 05-27-2014 03:00 PM
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  39. What is a good drill for turning the hands over?

    I'm trying to explain to someone over the phone that they need to turn their hands over to square the club face but its very hard to explain to him without actually being there. Any drills that are fairly easy to explain that I could give him? I've seen him swing, he is WIDE open at impact, has...

    Started by sillywilly‎, 09-11-2007 01:26 PM
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  40. A 10 minute Exercise Program To Help Stretch Your Golf Game

    A 10 minute Exercise Program To Help Stretch Your Golf Game David Lindsay BHMS BPhty MSc CAT(C) Important Points *If you are unsure of your medical status, consult a physician before commencing any exercise program *Muscles should be stretched to the point of mild discomfort, but not...

    Started by Kilroy‎, 06-25-2005 07:28 AM
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  41. where does power come from?

    i've only been golfing a couple years and recently broke 80. i feel one of my main problems is lack of power. i hit my 7 iron about 140. I would like to know how some guys can hit a 9 iron 140 yards without even having as good of technique as I feel I have. would like to hear everyones thoughts on...

    Started by khadafi_9‎, 08-25-2006 07:07 PM
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  42. Swing speed and shafts for seniors

    Closer to 70 than 60 so figured it was time to look at senior shafts. Off to Golftown where I tried half dozen#3hybrids and to my surprise I hit the senior shafts about 5 miles slower than the stiff shafts. I thought that the lighter shafts were supposed to increase speed.

    Started by Gofish2‎, 05-18-2015 09:17 PM
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  43. Natural Golf

    Natural Golf By NatGolfer as submitted to the OttawaGolf Forums Natural Golf is a method of swing the golf club virtually identical to the greatest ball striker of all time, Canada's Moe Norman. Many of you by now have seen the Natural Golf infomercial on The Golf Channel, and therefore have...

    Started by Kilroy‎, 06-25-2005 08:11 AM
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  44. Lefty Slice

    I have a fairly strong grip, shoot left, and swing fairly fast/hard according to people who've watched me swing. I am right-handed, but shoot left, so my power/accuracy hands in a hockey context are out of place. But I slice left in my drives some times while never hooking right. Is there...

    Started by broken27‎, 03-12-2004 11:26 PM
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  45. Back Spin

    Further to my Store Simulator thread, I believe my high back spin is causing distance loss. Here are my stats... Age 57 Experience - Occasional Golfer (10-15 games a year) Swing Speed 90-100 mph Launch 15-17* Smash 130

    Started by boylebj‎, 06-27-2015 10:35 AM
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  46. Chipping Yips

    Many golfers, particularly older ones, suffer from the chipping yips to some extent, where the right hand seemingly flips the club head at the ball, causing fat/thin shots and occasionally, a double hit. An interesting solutions to the problem come from James Lepp, a former Canadian Tour player,...

    Started by BC MIST‎, 08-03-2010 08:03 AM
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  47. Is this crazy?

    Hey guys, I always find these little tips or have people give me little tips to help out when my game is going sideways and typically these tips work for a very short period and then another problem creeps in. I was at a local golf school yesterday and the pro showed me this video...

    Started by habsfan‎, 12-30-2015 03:58 PM
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  48. straight but no distance

    I've re-learned my golf swing. Technically much better and feels effortless. I'm hitting straight 90% of the time but very short, particularly with my irons which are ADVP oversized graphites. I'm getting 230-260 off the tee with a non-brand name driver but I can only hit a 6 iron about 120...

    Started by beatnik58‎, 07-21-2003 10:01 AM
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  49. lost my drive

    I was a 15 handicap who lost his drive to a point I cant even use my driver off the tee. I am hiting everything on heel and slicing them short of 200 yards. Anyone ever have this happen? what did you do? Also considering getting lessons? Looking for someone who will work with my situation...

    Started by gerrythegrea‎, 07-29-2016 10:32 AM
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  50. Kevin Haime or 19th Tee for Lessons

    Has anyone been to both? I'm thinking of getting a 3 pack from either one of the Pros at Kevin Haimes (Not Kevin himself) or one of the guys at 19th Tee. They're both about the same price so I was wondering who's been to both and who you thought was better.

    Started by Mckeague‎, 07-02-2014 11:06 PM
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    07-04-2014 07:06 AM Go to last post

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