Back Playing After 10 Years

[oo7ml]

Hi,

I used to play a lot of golf when i was younger and stopped playing when i was 21, when i was playing of 8.

I've just started back playing again (10 years later) and i've played a few rounds and been to the driving range 5-6 times.

I am really surprised at how much distance i have lost, especially considering i am a lot fitter and stronger now, compared to what i was 10 years ago. I've been going to the gym 5 days a week for the last 5+ years and do quite a lot of core and leg work, and i thought this would stand to me when i started back playing but it hasn't at all :mmm: :mmm: :mmm:

I'm also sure my new driver is longer off the tee, compared to the driver i was using 10 years ago.

Has anyone ever experienced this before. Maybe i am swinging very poorly, and should start with a few lessons

Really enjoying being back and i know accuracy is far more important than distance, but very surprised over my distance

 

[Alex1975]

Welcome back to the game. Sounds like a technique thing. Once you get swinging again you should get your length back.

 

[oo7ml]

Thanks Alex, love being back... yes, it is probably my swing.

 

[pbrown7582]

Welcome back, would be surprised if is it too long before the distance returns, it's a hefty break. A lesson or 2 may well help.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Welcome back. I would also suggest a lesson. Get the technique sorted and the hand/eye co-ordination that got you to single figures and you'll be laughing

 

[DAVEYBOY]

Why does he need a lesson? Just go out and play and start enjoying the game again... Jeeeez!!!

Good luck :thup:

 

[the_coach]

Technique, tempo & timing with balance, swing through to the real end of the swing & end a good ways in balance. Go at the ball with it as just the focus, intention to hit, & it won't go any direction or any distance you want it too. Welcome back to the game, enjoy.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Why does he need a lesson? Just go out and play and start enjoying the game again... Jeeeez!!!

Good luck :thup:

Because he's said he's swinging poorly. Why not get the fundamentals checked at this early stage and then get on with his golfing comeback hitting it well. He enjoys it, plays for longer and maybe even threatens to get back to 8 again

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Welcome back and enjoy :thup:

 

[oo7ml]

Thanks guys, seems like a great forum ;-)

 

[pbrown7582]

Thanks guys, seems like a great forum ;-)

Stick around we'll soon change that thought pattern :rofl: :rofl:

 

[oo7ml]

Ha, we'll see

 

[bladeplayer]

Welcome along and welcome back to golf , timing will improve with playing so distance will come back.. flexability is a massive contributor IMO .. hence the small skinny guys hitting it a mile ..

wouldnt worry bout it short term anyhow , just enjoy being back ..

Best of Luck with it all :thup:

 

[pbrown7582]

Ha, we'll see

Seriously there's a great bunch of knowledgable folk about who'll give you an opinion On anything and help you solve most problems golf related or not.
Plus lots of games at various venues around the country.

Enjoy

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Seriously there's a great bunch of knowledgable folk about who'll give you an opinion On anything and help you solve most problems golf related or not.
Plus lots of games at various venues around the country.

Enjoy

Don't forget the money can't buy offers GM put on for us forum members too