Forum: Instruction

My wife has just taken up the sport after going out 4 times, she is left handed and is looking at getting lessons, but not sure where to go. Looking for suggestions. Second part to this is I am looking to get 2-3 lessons myself to try and lower my handicap. Shoot mid 80's. We live in South...

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.

I went to look for a new driver and based on my swing speed (80-90 mph), internet search states that I should buy a 12 degree or higher Driver. But, when I tested several Drivers at GT, it showed that I have a very high natural launch angle (20 degrees+), high spin rate (3500 +) and swing speed...

I'm always questioning my golf grip. I tend to get lazy and change the positioning and all of a sudden start hitting the ball left, until I weaken it. I never feel that I'm repeating it from shot to shot. I was thinking about installing a Leadbetter grip on one of my clubs this winter during...

Does anyone know of a good golf professional in the East or South end of town. I have taken a few lessons with Ron Langevin in the past but I don't think he is teaching any longer.

My last few rounds I must of hit 8 iron shots fat!!! I just want to explode when I do it. The link below is a short video of me hitting balls at the range. Does anyone see anything in my swing that would open me up to hitting it fat. :confused ...

Hi there, I'm a lefty with a handicap around 8. Weakness of my game is iron play...anything from 4-7 iron is inconsistent. Majority of the time i fight a draw, slight hook....I play 4-5 irons a ball forward of centre, 6 and 7 irons half ball forward of centre. My grip is neutral and I start off...

I found something interesting on the net. They were talking about how the guys on tour have gained so much yardage over the past few years and how its has to do with new equipment, balls, swing mechanics and other things and I came across these numbers. The first thing I noticed different about my...

Anybody here taken golf lessons? if so when did you decide to? I don't know if i should take lessons. I've be playing on and off for 3 months now, learn everything on my own by watching. I can swing pretty well practically will all of my irons, i got a lot of great comments from people that i have...

Hey guys, I got looking around the forum and finally decided to join. Great site! But I have a couple of questions. I've been doing some research on some products to help me get an edge (I have a running bet with a friend about who can drive farther - kinda silly I know). I'm wondering which of...

Where to Take Relief From A Cart Path By Gary Hill - RCGA Rules Official 1. You must determine your nearest point of relief from the cart path which is not nearer the hole, not in a hazard, and not on a putting green. Starting to the right side of the cart path, you would take a stance with...

<TABLE style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor=#111111 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=600 bgColor=#ffffff border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Regaining Lost Confidence By Sean Rea </TD></TR><TR><TD>To quote Bob Rotella, “Golf is not a game of perfect” (a great book on golf psychology if you like...

I was once told by a low handicap player that your only allowed to give yourself a perfect lie 18 times a round so you might as well use a tee to get it as perfect as possible. Should you use a tee when you are hitting Irons from the tee? If so...broken tee? full tee? what height? What...

Is there any tips to do that consitently ? I hit the ball decently but rarely take any divot with my irons. I think this is the reason my iron distance is quite mediocre (7i ~ 120 yards). Thanks

Hi, Im currently 16 and just recently started golfing this year and had a lesson.On a par 3, 130 yard water hole on my course i use a 7 iron and only half a swing. I consistintly come within 10 or less yards to the hole My question is should i change clubs to allow for a full swing or keep...

I have developed a pull/hook with my irons which is totally new to me. I have always faded the ball both with my woods and irons. Now, I am hitting my driver dead straight or a bit of a fade or draw. I have the most confidence in my driver right now which is sad because I used to be all over the...

Its been an awful year as far as hitting the bal straight but i must thank someone from our course who saved my swing a couple of weeks ago. Was playing by myself when this well known excellent player joined me for 9 holes. He was able to correct a flaw in my swing and had me hitting several shots...

ok guys...need help. Been golfing for 40 plus yrs. 13.5 index. For some friggin' reason, I have lost all sense of putting. Costing me too many strokes per game to count. Time to get some professional help. Recommendations pls with specialty in putting if at all possible.

Hi All, New to the forum, but a golf regular for the past 4 -5 yrs. I'm looking to get a new set of irons for next year and would like to find out what my swing speed is so i can get the right shaft. I know golf town does but I was wondering if you can get it done privately somewhere? ...

Hello never posted a thread here but was wondering if anyone can help out. I have lost a lot of distance this year with very high amounts of total spin (4500-5000) after watching many instructional videos I have managed to lower it to about 3600. I'm only going by the screen at golftown but I can...

Hi, I had back surgery a few years ago and have always had to cut my season short due to flare ups with my back. I have done lots of research and the single plane golf swing looks to be the best option for me. I am looking for recommendations for an instructor around Ottawa that specializes...

I was wondering whether or not most members here take lessons, and if so, how often? I had a thought recently, that I, like most golfers, constantly tinker with new equipment, yet do not spend enough on lessons, the thing that would probably have the most impact.

My ability to sink a putt has disappeared over the past few years so looking to take putting lessons. Looking for recommendations in the Ottawa area.

i hit my Pitching Wedge that is 50 degrees about 85 yards and i hit my 60 degrees about 50 yards what can i hit between the two with a full swing thanks

I'm looking for some good swing videos and action shots of pro players. Angles from head on and from down the line. Any idea where I can view these, I believe there's a site with all of this. Thanks!!:-)

For those who struggle to make a full turn or have too much head movement towards their trail foot. A quick instructional on turning for power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_XIYT1ta5k&t=11s

I am new at golf, so please don't laugh. I went out to the driving range today and was only getting about 150 yards with my driver which kind of disappoints me. The good news is that most of them were straight at least. Also, I was hitting against a stiff wind at the time, and the range balls were...

Hey Guys. I took up golf more seriously when I worked at a golf course when I was 16. Unlike many people I got into the game when my dad has only ever played a few times. We went on a family trip a few months back and I brought the clubs...dad mentioned for the first time that he would maybe...

How an amazing athlete smashes a golf ball. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-a-145-pound-golfer-became-one-of-the-games-longest-drivers-1490189816

Has anyone taken any instructions with Marc Lacombe at GT Trainyards? Thoughts?

While impatiently waiting for the spring to come, I've been thinking about overall golf strategy (or my lack of it :P ). It occurred to me that there is a whole progression of clubs that allow us to be very specific with our yardage from 80 yards and up: sand wedge, gap wedge, pitching wedge,...

Never had any lessons or my swing analyzed before. Looking for feedback. Thanks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNY2yUEDtsc&feature=youtu.be

What part of the golf ball are you looking at when you swing?

Curious to find out if there are any followers (surgites) in the Ottawa area who have tried or adopted successfully the PPGS (Peak Performance Golf Swing) taught by Don Trahan, father of golf pro and PGA two time winner D.J. Trahan. Reference: www.swingsurgeon.com

Thoughts on winter lessons? Anyone doing the super dome with Haime or his staff? Would like to get 5-8 lessons between now and March. Just wondering what others are doing and what the feedback is like. I like in Manotick so something in the area would be more convenient then having to travel to...

Anyone ever had instructions with Steve Oostrom? Your experience with him?

Posted this over on golfwrx this morning but figured some of you guys here might have some insight on this also: Over the last while I've been struggling with getting what I would call a "heavy hit". I assume this is a steep angle of attack since I rarely hit turf before ball, but on a driving...

I went to visit Gregg Foley last week for a 30 minute driver lesson. He had me hitting consistent shots 30 seconds after I arrived with a few very minor tweaks. One of those tweaks was ensuring my hips were square to my target line at address. He helped me set up to it, and when I swung the ball...

Feeling the Winter Blues - so why not get help on what I should work on during the offseason? I'm just curious to know whose golf swing I should replicate since I can't tell who I swing like. Other than that any tips or advice will help. The things I always work on with this club is tempo,...

Has anyone done this before or know what this program is like. They want $600 for this and just want to know if it is worth the $600

Talked to an instructor who will be hosting an Aimpoint Clinic in Ottawa most likely in May, which I'll be attending. Has anyone ever taken it? I believe they held one at the Marshes last year.

I suck pretty bad getting out of sand traps, fearing that second and third shot.:biting: Does anyone know any good sand teachers in the West or South end of Ottawa and where they teach? Thanking in advance for advice.

I would like to know when to would you play a 3 iron vs. 5 wood? I hit both fairly the same distance with my 5, I am more accurate. So my 3 always sits on the bench most of the time. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> I hit the woods quite high...

Hey guys. I was just wondering something....If you take a golf swing and do the correct movements and just swing the club as hard as you can will it go farther? Or should you worry about things like time and tempo rather then sheer power. Just wondering.

Does anyone know of a site where I could download slow motion golf swing video clips from a variety of angles to watch? Thanks, Reza