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Forum: Instruction

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

  1. Golf 101 question: Baseball grip ok?

    I'm a relative golf newbie(2 yrs). Is this highly frowned upon? I know no professional use this. They usually have some type of interlocking or overlapping grip. I feel silly having still adopting a baseball grip for my drives and irons. Should I fix this before its too late? How easy will it...

    Started by javguy‎, 04-03-2003 10:41 PM
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  2. Back swing

    HI guys, I love golf, and i know of one thing that i do wrong or not enough is my back swing goes back probably 70-75% when it should be going 100% roughly horizontal to the ground. I still get about 225yrds with a 3 wood, but i dont use a 1wood so i need more distance. Do i just have to go to...

    Started by ryan_99‎, 04-16-2003 11:31 AM
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    05-11-2003 04:46 PM Go to last post
  3. Casting

    It seams as if I have the tendency to try to swing too hard and end up casting from the top. I am aware of this but keep going back to this fault. Can anybody suggest some drills, etc. that I could try? Appreciated Ty:smash

    Started by Ty Webb‎, 05-03-2003 01:50 PM
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  4. Instructor

    Once again, golf is in the air and I sense an urgency for some lessons. I have tried several instructors. Some with and some without success. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good instructor that they have personally used and indicate why they were considered good. Ty:cheers ...

    Started by Ty Webb‎, 04-18-2003 11:59 AM
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    04-28-2003 03:10 PM Go to last post
  5. Question Short Backswing

    My practice swings without a ball are a thing of beauty. Unfortunately, as soon as I tee up,(doesn't matter if it is at the range or the course), I severely, like vertical, shorten my backswing and lose distance. Can anyone suggest a practise routine I could use to at least alleviate this yardage...

    Started by Gofish2‎, 04-16-2003 02:12 PM
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    04-16-2003 05:40 PM Go to last post
  6. Unhappy Weight transfer

    I'm still having a hard time transfering my weight from back to front when i swing especially when driving... i always catch myself finishing my swing on my back leg:crying any tips or drills would be appreciated.

    Started by CiscoPat‎, 03-17-2003 07:19 PM
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    04-04-2003 08:31 PM Go to last post
  7. Tip needed: trajectory...

    Aside from actual swing technique, what physical components of the club most affect the trajectory, distance, control, etc. ~ The club head, the shaft specs, etc…..? And, what’s the best shaft / clubhead combo you’ve ever used on a driver?

    Started by golfman71‎, 03-17-2003 12:35 PM
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    03-23-2003 03:12 PM Go to last post
  8. Question Loft VS Distance

    I have a couple of questions concerning driver lofts and distance. How much of a yardage difference is there between a 9* loft vs 12* loft while driving off the Tee? I know that a higher loft helps the ball carry in distance, but does it cause a balloon effect.? I'm quite new at golf,...

    Started by CiscoPat‎, 03-07-2003 02:08 PM
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    03-21-2003 07:50 AM Go to last post
  9. Hooking Irons

    Hey Colin, Have you got any tips or drills to help me stop hooking with my irons? I hook all of them except my wedges. I hit my woods fairly straight, a little left to right.

    Started by schmed‎, 07-19-2002 11:05 AM
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    03-06-2003 01:51 AM Go to last post
  10. #$$% Shanks

    Usually they just come and go. It seems now they are here to stay. HELP!

    Started by St Andrew‎, 07-12-2002 06:06 PM
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    03-06-2003 01:39 AM Go to last post
  11. Question opening club face

    I hear the phrase "open up the club face" to increase the loft of a club esp. wedges. I have trouble with alignment with this set up any tips.

    Started by rancherJ‎, 02-18-2003 05:01 PM
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    02-20-2003 09:13 AM Go to last post
  12. Unhappy Re; Driver & Long Irons

    Question: Why is that I can hit my average drive 200 - 250 yards, but as soon as I get to a long iron, I top the ball? If I could hit a second shot I would break 90 consistently as I am in the 92 - 98 range all year ( with some exceptions ). Any ideas on hitting long irons and fairway woods? ...

    Started by Weazl‎, 01-22-2003 06:23 PM
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    01-22-2003 07:23 PM Go to last post
  13. long irons

    :D

    Started by Chieflongtee‎, 01-22-2003 07:18 PM
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  14. Driver Woes

    I am a second year golfer and hit in the 110-120 range. I hit my 4 wood about 200 yards and usually straight. I don't have a 3 wood. When I attempt to hit my driver, it goes straight or to the right but only about 100 yards and usually along the grass. I would like to learn to use this club...

    Started by Ty Webb‎, 08-27-2002 08:11 AM
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    01-10-2003 06:14 AM Go to last post
  15. Question Downswing

    Plain and simple. What starts the downswing? :confused I have read/been told that a weight shift, hip bump, hip turn and a pull down with the left arm. Any comments? Ty

    Started by Ty Webb‎, 08-29-2002 06:39 PM
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    01-09-2003 04:39 PM Go to last post
  16. Collapsing Elbow

    I have a very difficult time keeping my right elbow (i'm a lefty) straight during my backswing. Does anyone have any quick fixes or swing devices that might cure this?

    Started by mr shank‎, 07-09-2002 03:56 PM
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    01-09-2003 04:08 PM Go to last post
  17. Hitting off the side of a hill

    Welcome Colin I would like to know the proper stance and foot placement when hitting a ball that is lying on the side of a hill. Scenerio is this... My feet are on level ground, but the ball is lying on the side of a hill. So I'm reaching out in front of me to swing at the ball. Also, should I...

    Started by Chris‎, 07-05-2002 09:02 AM
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    01-08-2003 01:13 PM Go to last post
  18. Angry Driver Problems

    I seem to have developed this problem over the winter with my driver. I seem to be hitting every shot off the toe, I can't seem to hit anything properly. I must straighten out on the downswing, I don't know. Does anyone have any drills to fix...

    Started by hx101‎, 04-18-2002 10:51 PM
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    01-08-2003 12:55 AM Go to last post
  19. Question Winter Golf Schools

    I was thinking of enrolling in a winter golf school. More specifically, OAC's or Thunderbird's. Can anybody attest to either of these programs or offer opinions/advice? Cheers TY:all_cohol

    Started by Ty Webb‎, 09-11-2002 12:55 PM
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    12-04-2002 07:53 PM Go to last post
  20. OAC Golf school

    I have signed up for the winter OAC golf school. I would like to pool those who have been through the school to comment on their experiences. Did you find that you received your share of instruction during the hours you attended? What time of day would you say gave you the most bang for your...

    Started by Chris‎, 10-28-2002 07:49 AM
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    10-28-2002 08:38 AM Go to last post
  21. Launch Monitor

    Do any of the local pros/club fitters make use of a launch monitor to fit people with clubs? I would love to find out what lauch angle and spin rate are optimal for my swing.

    Started by natgolfer‎, 10-10-2002 09:45 AM
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  22. Angry Improper footing

    Hey, I have a problem with footing that doesn't seem too complicated, yet I can't find a solution for it. My footing becomes very improper on certain shots. It's kind of hard to explain, but basically, my feet are not always parallel to each other, which causes me to always aim off target. I...

    Started by Mike29‎, 08-21-2002 02:09 AM
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    08-21-2002 11:24 AM Go to last post
  23. Push

    I sometimes push the ball to the right (I am right handed). It goes perfectly straight at about a 30 degree angle. I make solid contact. This happens with my long irons (5 to 2) but not with the short irons. I thought the problem was with my ball position so I make sure that the ball is about 2...

    Started by loon‎, 07-26-2002 05:35 PM
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    08-05-2002 06:49 PM Go to last post
  24. Unhappy Feet flat

    Colin, I am a relatively new golfer. I tend to let my hips slide backwards during the backswing and have had a heck of a time curing myself of this. Lately, I have been concentrating on keeping both feet (particularily, my left) flat during the backswing. I, sometimes, revert back to my old...

    Started by Ty Webb‎, 07-26-2002 03:49 PM
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    08-05-2002 06:39 PM Go to last post
  25. Lightbulb Virtual Golf Instruction

    Interesting article in the lastest issue of ROB Magazine (of all places!): http://www.robmagazine.com/august02/thompson.html I've always wanted my golf swing to be as smooth and perfect as my golfer in Links 2001 - and now my dream can come true!

    Started by el tigre‎, 07-31-2002 12:36 PM
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  26. Cool Summer Camp

    :confused I am looking for a summer golf camp for my 11 year old son. Preferably an all day camp vice the two to three hour a day kind. He is at the beginner stage but very eager and I would like him to learn correctly (not the bad habits of his duffer old man). Any and all suggestions are...

    Started by Sab‎, 06-19-2002 12:29 PM
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    07-30-2002 02:21 PM Go to last post
  27. Soggy lie

    :mad: I always seem to hit the ball fat whenever it's sitting in soggy grass. Is there a technique for hitting the ball cleanly out of this %$# stuff? I feel as though it might be like hitting out of a fairway bunker. Should I be going up a club as well? Thanks Colin, Chris

    Started by Chris‎, 07-16-2002 08:12 AM
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    07-18-2002 08:28 AM Go to last post
  28. Lessons

    Hi guy's First congratulation for the site it is very good!! I've been playing golf for a couple of years now, and i think i need good golf lessons. I can hit my irons fairly well, but my big problem is with driving, i'm sure none of you ever saw a bad driver like me LOL I've even change...

    Started by Pat‎, 07-09-2002 01:05 PM
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    07-18-2002 08:17 AM Go to last post
  29. Ball position in stance and divot questions

    Hi Colin (and others), I've been playing for 3 years now, and this year I decided it was time to finally get some instruction. I've had a couple of sessions so far, and I'm making progress. I've got a couple of questions, though. 1. Where in my stance should the ball be at address for...

    Started by GrantTotten‎, 07-08-2002 11:33 AM
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    07-11-2002 09:01 AM Go to last post
  30. Colin Orr joins us as instruction advisor

    :director I'd like to welcome Colin Orr; the head pro at Mountain Creek in Arnprior, who has graciously agreed to help us out in this forum. Colin will be on-hand to answer questions and give us advice when we need a quick tip. Of course Colin is available for private lessons as well :D ...

    Started by Kilroy‎, 07-05-2002 06:39 AM
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    07-08-2002 05:52 PM Go to last post
  31. Looking for recommendation for female instructor

    Hello folks. My girlfriend wants to pick up the game, and instead of hacking her way to a decent game like I did, I think it would be worthwhile for her to take a few lessons before getting out on a real course. (There is one lie above - I don't have decent game. :D ) I think she would be...

    Started by filamabob‎, 06-20-2002 10:27 AM
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    06-20-2002 05:10 PM Go to last post
  32. Question Grip Pressure

    It appears as if I am gripping the club far too tightly. This, essentially, is causing my swing speed to be affected. I was wondering if anybody within this forum could suggest a means to rectify this? Perhaps even a swing thought regarding pressure would help. Cheers:cheers

    Started by moochie‎, 09-15-2001 06:29 AM
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  33. Question Momentus

    Has anybody tried a weighted club? Is this worthwhile? I have heard that they throw your timing off.:chicken

    Started by moochie‎, 04-22-2002 03:45 PM
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  34. Unhappy Topping the ball

    What is the most common source of topping the ball. I video taped myself hitting the ball off the grass at the driving range with a 5 iron, and my arms seem to collapse through impact. I've had all kinds of advice, but they mostly seem opinion based. Does anyone know any good excercises...

    Started by Peder‎, 06-04-2002 05:18 PM
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    06-07-2002 09:25 AM Go to last post
  35. Arms breaking down through impact

    Hi, I'm a beginner here trying to learn the swing.... I discovered a fix for my arms bending through impact, causing me to top the ball. Focus on snapping or flicking the wrists through impact. I get more power, and the balls are straigter. My right arm is straight immediately after impact. ...

    Started by Peder‎, 06-06-2002 04:42 PM
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  36. Interactive Video and Analysis Systems

    :smash Just last week I had a lesson with Danielle Nadon Golf School and had the Interactive Video and Analysis of my golf swing. I can't begin to tell you how useful this was. That was the best $75.00 I have spent in a long time. Not only do I know what I'm doing wrong in my swing, but I'm...

    Started by Chris‎, 05-13-2002 03:00 PM
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  37. Left arm straight?

    I am a new golfer and am having problems keeping my left arm straight. Both of my arms bend at the top of my back swing. Is this caused by inflexability? Any drills or swing thoughts that I should use? This is really affecting my consistancy. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated....

    Started by moochie‎, 05-01-2002 07:35 AM
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    05-13-2002 02:39 PM Go to last post
  38. Bunker Play Question

    While playing out of the bunker (at least trying to play out), I cannot seem to get consistant results. The people I golf with keep telling me to do different things to correct this, and they are always conflicting. Short of getting specific lessons in the sand, does anyone have any quick...

    Started by blur13‎, 04-29-2002 07:40 AM
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    04-30-2002 08:23 PM Go to last post
  39. Indoor Practice

    I am a relatively new golfer and was thinking of taking some indoor lessons to jumpstart the season. Anybody have and thoughts or suggestions on indoor lessons?:confused

    Started by moochie‎, 04-10-2002 01:01 PM
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    04-11-2002 10:02 PM Go to last post
  40. Recommendations?

    I wonder if anybody has a favourite sports clinic. I have apparently impinged my rotator cuff, and the physiotherapist I'm seeing doesn't seem to be taking much of an active interest in its healing. Either that, or I'm impatient. suggestions gratefully accepted spidey

    Started by spidey‎, 11-12-2001 05:01 PM
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    03-25-2002 11:03 PM Go to last post
  41. Winter maintenance routine

    Not all of us avid golfers has the schedule, or inclination to practice all winter. Marc, are there any other ways to keep the golfing muscles from going dormant over the winter, other than swinging golf clubs? Seems to me that hockey players don't have as big a ramp-up to the golfing season...

    Started by spidey‎, 10-22-2001 10:19 AM
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    11-12-2001 04:59 PM Go to last post
  42. Indoor-Winter Practice Facilities

    Does the local CPGA publish a list of the local facilities at which one can practice during the winter? I am particularly looking for a facility in the western part of the city.

    Started by natgolfer‎, 10-11-2001 09:06 AM
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    10-16-2001 05:33 PM Go to last post
  43. Ingraining bad(?) habits

    Hey Marc: I've got one for you that I'm hoping you can help me with before I retire from playing once or twice a week now that the cold weather is coming in. Putting it simply, I tried two little somethings last week that, together, seem to increase my accuracy tremendously. However, every...

    Started by JimmyW‎, 10-10-2001 08:42 PM
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    10-16-2001 05:31 PM Go to last post
  44. Angry Aaaarghhh!

    The thing that sets me off the most on the course is during chipping or pitching. I stand over the ball, I judge the carry and roll, I visualize the chip. Then I take one or two sets of 3 practice swings to get the feel of the swing and clipping just under the ball. Then I address the ball and...

    Started by spidey‎, 07-30-2001 02:02 PM
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    10-15-2001 09:53 AM Go to last post
  45. Arrow swing speed

    Anybody ever priced those swing speed meters? Where can you get a cheap one or a good one, or any one, for that matter? spidey

    Started by spidey‎, 07-12-2001 02:35 PM
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    10-12-2001 10:52 AM Go to last post
  46. Marc will be back

    I spoke with Marc today, and he asked me to let you all know that he will return to the forum in about two weeks. He is quite busy right now and sends his apologies.

    Started by Kilroy‎, 09-11-2001 06:01 AM
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    10-09-2001 01:44 PM Go to last post
  47. holliday

    Hi everybody, let me apologies for taking a few days to reply, I have been realy busy the last couple of weeks. It should slow down considerably in September. I am going away all of next week, I will be back the week of the 27 of August. I am going on a golf trip in Toronto, I'm playing Glen...

    Started by Marc Peterson‎, 08-16-2001 01:27 PM
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    10-09-2001 12:04 PM Go to last post
  48. Question Winter Golf?

    Can anybody recommend a good, reasonably priced winter golf school/practice facility? I have been playing golf for the past 2 years and shoot in the 110 range. I feel that continued playing will help me but do not want to spend a fortune. Cheers:cheers

    Started by moochie‎, 09-25-2001 07:32 AM
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    09-28-2001 08:56 AM Go to last post
  49. Red face Driving range games...

    Plugging away at the driving range can get boring, and can also be non-productive if you don't simulate the pressure of being on the course. Perhaps we can start a thread of good games that make practice more productive and fun... I'll start... 1) Backup With any club in the bag, try to...

    Started by spidey‎, 09-07-2001 11:38 AM
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    09-27-2001 03:21 PM Go to last post
  50. Steady Head

    Marc, I am a relatively new golfer who has been playing for the past two seasons. I, typically, shoot in the 110 range. My main problem is my inability to keep my head still/body arc the same. I tend to staighten my right leg and/or get up on my left toe. This causes my body to straighten and...

    Started by moochie‎, 08-13-2001 04:49 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,692
    09-05-2001 10:32 AM Go to last post

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