Forum: Instruction

Good day all, I am thinking about giving this a try but I would like to hear from people who are using this swing before I commit to a swing overhaul. I am in my second year of golf so I figured that if I am going to change my swing that I might as well do it now before I get too many bad habits....

can someone explain to me what(hitting down on a ball is?) i have practiced this at the range this season,and i just dont get it. all i do is chunk/top it.:shake

Hey all! Im new to the forum. Ive been playing for a long time now, im 21 now. I have a consistant hit but the direction of my ball is unpredictable especially with the driver. Usually the ball will go left (more so with driver). I dont care much about distance now, all i want is to be able to hit...

Hi folks, Has anyone tried any of the other winter schools in town besides OAC? I'm especially interested in T-to-Green and Rick Boisvert places, seeing as they're close by. Cheers, Krolik.

Hi, can anyone please recommend a golf instruction video/dvd for beginners? I am a hands on player who just started in a month and i would like to learn it the proper way. The video should consist of the following: hitting, chipping and putting. Thank you in advance.

I've heard people refer to the position of your right arm (or left if you're a lefty) at the top of your backswing as a chicken wing, and that is not what you want. What is this position exactly, because I think I have it. What does having your arm in this position cause you to do?

The past year I had a major case of hooking the ball especially with my woods. I went to Florida for a while this winter and I think I know what my problem was. My right arm along with everything else that is attached to it was flipping over when I made contact with the ball. I'm a righty and my...

I have some problems to hit my 3 iron. My swing is pretty solid. I have no problem to hit 3 iron from the tee. But I have the bad shot in the soft lie (like in the wet days). I couldn't make good contact. I wonder if it's ball position problem. maybe half an inch of the ball posion of...

I am considering purchasing some training aids and videos and was wondering if anyone had a success story or failures with any products in particular.

Can someone explain to me what(bounce) is when chosing a wedge? What deg. of bounce do i chose? Thanks.

AJ reveals truth about golf or Swing the handles by Eddie Merrin? Thanks in advance.

I have always struggled to keep the club, mainly the driver and woods, on plane. I tend to come too much inside which forces me to re-route the club in a sort of Jim Furyk-esque manuever. Anyone know any good practice drills to promote swinging on plane?

Someone told me that practising off of those rubber tees at driving ranges are no good for you. It's better to go over to the area that has grass. Can anybody tell me why? Is it better not to practise off those rubber tees at all?

This is a physical condition training made to improve your swing. It takes about 60 mins and the repetitions have been calculated for an average fit player, but, obviuously, you can adapt them to your needings. http://www.gymarchive.com/public/show_training.php?training=141&language=en ...

My swing is generally coming together, i.e., getting rid of the over the top stuff. I continually take video of my swing and find it is a great help. However, I am struggling with consistently transferring my weight. When I can transfer my weight back to my left side (I'm a righty) with proper...

I saw this on the website and I'm thinking that the finish may be a bit too high. Any opinions? http://www.ottawagolf.com/falconridge/photo03.htm ;)

I have been researching some swing training aids to keep my swing on plane. I am considering the Medicus 2 Dual Hinge, because it also grooves a good tempo. Is that the best one for keeping your swing on plane? Do you guys have any suggestions?

hi, everyone. so my dad brought me to practice for a few times last month and golfing is starting to grow on me. i've only practiced with the #7 iron because that's what my dad told me to begin with. now im back to shool in the u.s.(my family is in china), and i wanna get some clubs to practice...

...to know about golf is in this article. Great stuff. :-) http://www.golfdigest.com/features/index.ssf?/features/gd200411myshot.html

I am tired and bored after practicing the putter just for 20 balls. I spend 20 seconds for each ball. You know, it's so easier to lost the focus after hitting a few strokes. I couldn't understand someone can putt the ball hundreads of times in one session. Is it useful to improve the...

Last year was my first year back in golf after a 10yr hiatus. After struggling with an inconsistent play I am looking to improve dramatically this year. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p> I was thinking of getting camcorder and link...

Based on suggestions from BC MIST and I believe mberube, I have purchased the Paul Bertholy golf instruction book. Its very interesting and so far seems promising. Its a bit muddled in its writing tho, and I was wondering if I could ask a few questions. Maybe I missed it, but how long are you...

In the "Sweetest Swing" thread, BC MIST and I got into it over, among other things, some of the misconceptions about both SA swings and conventional swing motions. Instead of continuing the DISCUSSION in that thread, I think we'll just open another one... First, my "40 yards shorter"...

Recently I couldn't understand one issue after watched the Ford open last week. Tiger Woods hit one drive like 365 yards. I noticed his balance was off a lot. It means that you don't need keep the balance after follow through to achieve the longest drive distance. I am not sure if my thought...

I have a problem with pausing for at least 2-3 seconds at the top of my backswing. First, is this a good or bad thing. If bad, does anyone know any tips to cure or help it?? Thanks a lot, Max

Simply put I am missing the ball. Not complete whiffs but fat and thin shots. Changes in my machanics will help me as far as hooked sliced shots etc. But I seem to be unable to set the ball in motion cleanly more than half the time. Of those shots pulls hooks and slices are also produced half...

Hi everyone, I am looking forward to my 2nd golf season this coming summer and am thinking of getting some lessons. There are so many golf schools here in Ottawa with so many qualified instructors. What should I consider when choosing an instructor? Also, what can I expect from these lessons as...

Has anyone used used this golf dvd and what do you think? I saw it at www.4golfvideo.com

Food For Thought Questions were raised as to what a golfer should think about while they are making a shot on the course. Some say “think target” some say “think of nothing,” some say “commit to the shot,” and so on. There are dozens of mental game books, particularly the Bob Rotella series...

Hey guys I am fifteen and am looking at increasing my swing speed...curently I can only hit 220 yards. Have any of you guys tried out power ball and is it effective for improving your swing speed.If not what are some alternative methods. Thanks, Jason

Rather than veer off topic from the previous thread on what to look for in a pro, starting a new one. From jvincent 1. The clubhead need to be in the correct position WRT to the ball at impact. 2. The path of the clubhead in the moving in the correct direction wrt to the ball at impact. Note...

I have seen some Pros in pre-tournament warm-up place a water bottle on the target line behind the ball. This promotes an inside attack to the ball. Since the swing plane comes from the inside on your downswing, how far behind the ball should the toe of the club touch the target line on the...

As we all know, the key to scoring happens from 100 yards and in. This just so happens to be my weakness, and it has to be rectified. I am specifically referring to pitch/wedge shots from 20 to 80 yards. I took a lesson last year from Dave Kalil at Hunt Club, who I was told is a short game...

It's probably been asked before, but I couldn't find it. I'm about to take out a membership at the YMCA's gym (they have a playgroup for my kids while I work out), and I'm looking to focus on specific training to help with golf. Main target areas are: Wrists - For a straight guy, I have...

Okay, I'm eating properly and exercising... Next question: What is the proper way to clean golf clubs? I have the little groove brush which I use on the course, but for actual "start of season" or "after round" cleaning, are there any techniques you guys could recommend? Last time I managed...

I can rotate my shoulders to face behind quite significantly...past facing the rear of my shot, I can almost rotate right around...is there any benefit to rotating beyond facing the rear of my shot? I don't think there is, but wanted to ask the ottawa golf experienced golfers...

For some of you who like to read about the golf swing and different teaching methods, I found this on the net and thought it was quite interesting. If you have the time give it a read, it is very long but worth it. Lets hear what you think, especially from the swing experts! ...

I was doing so well all winter indoors and so far this spring too but yesterday I was not releasing my back arm/wrist (left for I am a lefty) like the picture of Mike Weir shows so well. I know about the 3 - 9 oc'clock drill but does any one know of any other drill to promote the release to a nice...

Is there an ideal range for ball spin, or ball spin realive to clubhead speed?

Hey all, does anyone have any experience with any software out there for analyzing your golf swing using a digital camcorder? I see there are many various software products out there, but I'm just curious if any of you guys have tried anything for yourselves. Thanks,

There's an interesting article in the latest Golf Digest about two types of swings and how you get messed up when you generally swing one way (single plane or double plane) and start using tips that fit with the other way. What do the experts here think? Also, I'd be interested to hear the...

Man, I need help. I have always had very quick hips but it is very frustrating because now on my down swing I open my hips so quickly that I am hitting the ball dead straight to the right of my target (I am a lefty). It is not as noticeable with my driver but with my irons on a full swing, whamo,...

What makes my ball slice? I'm so scared to use my 3 wood when I go golfing because its usually a pretty bad slice. (70-100 yards right of centre) and its usually in a tree or water... whatever may be the case. Its not so bad at the range but its out of control at the course. What should I do?

Since I am not playing hockey anymore cause of my two kids at home. The early mornings are too rough on me. I started to feel like a couch potato. So I decided I needed to do something to get my blood flowing and burn some fat. Martial arts sounds like a good idea. I took up martial arts mainly...

Hey guys, any of you ever heard of this new technology they are using at the Marshes. It's 295 for three one hour lessons and apparently the philosophy behind the instruction is really simple. Check out modelgolf.com and check it out, the guy developed it is a genius and apparently it cost...