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Post by DB on Jun 16, 2008 16:46:02 GMT -5
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Tigertecz
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Post by Tigertecz on Jun 16, 2008 16:46:24 GMT -5
How many people here play golf? I'm going to play 18 holes with my Dad tomorrow afternoon. Haven't been on a course in a couple of years or so but I can't wait to get back into it. I've had to settle for crappy driving range sessions for long enough while at uni so can't wait to get back into the swing of things (no pun intended lol). I like to play for fun but I'm not good at all... I always pull the ball and end up hitting far right of the fairway. I took some lessons to fix some of my mechanics but I'm still kind of off Lol, the sign of a bad golfer is the slicing the ball right! I do it too lol. Wish I had lessons when I was younger, but I spent all my time playing other more active sports, only playing every now and then with my Dad. I kinda regret not taking up the sport properly before because I realise now it's useful for networking in the City. Meh, I'm still shit at golf but I love to try.
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Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Jun 16, 2008 16:48:18 GMT -5
If you keep slicing the driver right just try altering your grip. Same swing, same stance etc, just try altering your grip so you can see three knuckles on your left hand. It's a draw shot making the ball go from right to left instead of left to right and you'll get a few more yards out of the shot too with the spin added to the ball. I find it a quite simple adjustment to the dreaded slice. Thanks I'l have to try this. Dan knows how much my ball slices to the right... its sick.
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Post by Funky George! on Jun 16, 2008 16:50:31 GMT -5
I'm pathetic. I slice like it's my job, even though I know how to get myself to shoot the ball straight. It's like a muscle habit or some shit. My goal in life is to be good at golf. Legit.
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Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Jun 16, 2008 16:53:23 GMT -5
ewww
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Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Jun 16, 2008 16:54:17 GMT -5
This steak is soo good. I love it.
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Post by AllStar0608 on Jun 16, 2008 20:14:40 GMT -5
i was really good at golf then i broke my hand senior year. ive never been the same since, but i did go out and shoot 4 over the other dya. Two things..... Was 4 over on 9 or 18? I know you go to Miami, so did you end up going anywhere near? Just wondering because I have golfed quite a few courses in the area and close to Dayton. 18, weatherwax
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Post by James on Jun 16, 2008 20:29:49 GMT -5
Use to play golf when I was younger. Would love to get the clubs out and go for a roud of 9 soon though.
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Tigertecz
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Golden State Warriors
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Post by Tigertecz on Jun 17, 2008 18:47:22 GMT -5
Shot 103 today which isn't very good lol, but I had some fun. Going to play a different course on Sunday lol.
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Post by Gossip Girl on Jun 17, 2008 19:23:38 GMT -5
The main thing amateur golfers do to slice the ball is have an "outside in" swing plane meaning if you draw an imaginary line parallel to your feet your backswing starts outside this line and your follow through finishes inside this line. You want to have an "inside out" swing plane which is the opposite of what I just explained. Also you have to really focus on closing your wrists just before impact because a lot of golfers leave the face open, that combined with an outside in swing plane will leave you with a mean slice.
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Post by Gossip Girl on Jun 17, 2008 19:24:46 GMT -5
4 over is pretty impressive if you actually did that, not saying you didn't. I golfed in HS and was like an 18 handicap, not that great at all but good enough to compete and have fun. I also have 2 hole in ones an I am only 20, they are legit.
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Post by Sheryl Yoast on Jun 17, 2008 19:37:35 GMT -5
I play to around a 4 or 5 in my prime, probably like a 7 or 8 right now. I tried qualfiying for a couple of USGA Junior Am's but could never wake up to get to the golf course.
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Post by Sheryl Yoast on Jun 17, 2008 19:39:02 GMT -5
man, did you see the athleticism on that swing, incredible! Absolutely the dumbest comment I have heard so far. Do you know how much torque and flexibility you need to hit the ball as accurate and far as a PGA Pro?
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Post by Ebener 12 on Jun 17, 2008 19:42:01 GMT -5
Once you play a few rounds of golf, you respect them so much more, it's unreal.
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Post by Gossip Girl on Jun 17, 2008 19:47:50 GMT -5
I play to around a 4 or 5 in my prime, probably like a 7 or 8 right now. I tried qualfiying for a couple of USGA Junior Am's but could never wake up to get to the golf course. are you being serious pig?
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Post by Funky George! on Jun 17, 2008 19:52:43 GMT -5
I play to around a 4 or 5 in my prime, probably like a 7 or 8 right now. I tried qualfiying for a couple of USGA Junior Am's but could never wake up to get to the golf course. are you being serious pig? Oh boy
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Post by Phoenix Phil on Jun 17, 2008 19:56:03 GMT -5
The main thing amateur golfers do to slice the ball is have an "outside in" swing plane meaning if you draw an imaginary line parallel to your feet your backswing starts outside this line and your follow through finishes inside this line. You want to have an "inside out" swing plane which is the opposite of what I just explained. Also you have to really focus on closing your wrists just before impact because a lot of golfers leave the face open, that combined with an outside in swing plane will leave you with a mean slice. I'm going to remember that next time I golf... ty
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Post by Gossip Girl on Jun 17, 2008 19:58:41 GMT -5
you grew up with the kid, not me. I'm just asking a question that I can't rightfully judge the answer to. With that being said I am very skeptical.
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Post by Funky George! on Jun 17, 2008 20:01:30 GMT -5
you grew up with the kid, not me. I'm just asking a question that I can't rightfully judge the answer to. With that being said I am very skeptical. You sound like an asshole, BRAH.
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Post by Gossip Girl on Jun 17, 2008 20:02:29 GMT -5
you sound like an asshole when you say brah, brah.
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Post by Funky George! on Jun 17, 2008 20:07:26 GMT -5
you sound like an asshole when you say brah, brah. When are you coming brah?
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Post by Gossip Girl on Jun 17, 2008 20:09:31 GMT -5
you sound like an asshole when you say brah, brah. When are you coming brah? sometime between the 23rd and 29th. I'll let you know specifically after I talk to my boss.
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Post by Funky George! on Jun 17, 2008 20:11:12 GMT -5
When are you coming brah? sometime between the 23rd and 29th. I'll let you know specifically after I talk to my boss. can't come 29th or 28th brah.
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Post by Gossip Girl on Jun 17, 2008 20:13:56 GMT -5
sometime between the 23rd and 29th. I'll let you know specifically after I talk to my boss. can't come 29th or 28th brah. thats fine. the other days are good though?
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Post by Funky George! on Jun 17, 2008 20:23:40 GMT -5
can't come 29th or 28th brah. thats fine. the other days are good though? yeeeeup
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