Recent content by Barney the Pro

Thank you for the great feedback I really appreciate it. Yes indifferent memories are the cornerstone to my business, and thank goodness as with my rather limited skill set finding a proper job would of proved difficult ! Hope you are enjoying your return to golf as much as I have being on the...

Yes I think the thing with his swing as opposed to Tommy Fleetwood is that as his back leg straightens more due to his huge hip and shoulder turn , whereas Tommy still retains pretty much the flex he had at address ( super swing sequence and analysis of the great man in GM on page 90 whereas...

Puts my reply in the shade, expecting a missive from GM at any moment requesting that I up my game to this sort of level !

Ideally I think around 45 minutes is fine , and studies show after stretching then 25 full swings will be enough to get the swing loosened up. A few chips and pitches always good to gain feel in that department , and then rounding off with some putting. The key here is roll some between 25-40 ft...

Crikey high brow stuff. There was a character on the Harry Hill Show whose tag line was ' If it's too hard I can't understand it ' , I am now him :)

So there are a couple of things to check out if the shots are coming out of the heel. Firstly check your stance as you could be crowding the ball , so do a bit of mirror work and ensure you are in an athletic position, with the weight evenly distributed in the feet. During the shot it could...

Definitely a half set so as a beginner the gap between say a 7 and 9 iron can be understood when struck, whereas one club increments are too subtle at this stage. I would go for 5 wood, 5 Hybrid , 7,9, and sand wedge and putter. Drivers have become so much easier to hit over the years however...

Glad you can use some of the suggestions , and becoming a golfing Jekyll and Hyde is a wizard plan that will flummox your opponents and increase your trophy count ! Your list of excuses is a good one, perhaps citing personal issues ( best delivered looking glumly at the floor) or being affected...

Around about 2 inches wider than the club you are using. I have seen Vijay do this with a water bottle instead of a tee on the far side of the ball with a driver too which takes a bit of timing , although entertaining if you get it wrong!

How is being 52 a fossil , it's no age at all !! I think for me increased length for those of us over the 40 age group need to look at better swing mechanics and increasing our flexibility. In my experience the better a player strikes the ball and improves their smash factor ( ball speed divided...

Although you are suffering with a hook , it looks as you say a pull hook rather than the other variety starting well right and turning over. First thing to check on the closed face would be your grip as this may of become too strong . Do a couple of swings with either hand with a mirror or...

Gosh there are members on this forum older than me :). I can remember the 1.62 ball and how when we changed to the 1.68 how much easier it was to chip with although didn't go as far !

I think the most common areas of inconsistency would be coming on a steeper path on the forward swing in comparison to the backswing , the dreaded over the top movement . In terms of ball strike it is gaining the understanding of what a good impact position should look and feel like. So on the...

I think for recreational players the advent of hybrids has made that area of the game far more fun and easier to do. The thought of facing a small headed long iron off a slightly soggy lie fills me full of dread.. I think from a coaching concept the access to good quality slow motion cameras for...

I think for all players it is worth looking into fitting. In my experience acquiring the right lie angle is an overlooked fundamental , as the amount of players I meet that could simply benefit from that alone is surprisingly high. Certainly with the woods finding a suitable shaft to match your...