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bobmac
Major Champion
I've had quite a few people come for lessons who had been given bad advice.
One example is....
On the backswing, when the club shaft is horizontal, the toe should be pointing at the sky.
If you want hit the ball straight consistently, this advice will cause problems.
One example is....
On the backswing, when the club shaft is horizontal, the toe should be pointing at the sky.
If you want hit the ball straight consistently, this advice will cause problems.
KenL
Tour Rookie
If you accept their advice are both players not penalised?
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HPIMG
Active member
I used to play with a high handicap player when I just got into golf. Any time I would hit a bad shot he would shout you are swing too fast slow down lol. I think that’s always people’s go too advice or at least the people I’ve ran into. I would always think shut up I’m trying to swing fast.
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
One thing I struggle with playing with lower indexs , especially those in the sub 10 handicap is saying good shot to often..to me that was a brilliant shot but say they have just pulled in 2 yards off the green and to them it's awful.
Not so much bad advice but I think they think I'm taking the Mick
excellent shot in my book lol 
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
One thing I struggle with playing with lower indexs , especially those in the sub 10 handicap is saying good shot to often..to me that was a brilliant shot but say they have just pulled in 2 yards off the green and to them it's awful.
Not so much bad advice but I think they think I'm taking the Mick
People confuse a decent strike of the ball with a good result of a shot.
My mates da will immediately say great shot as soon as good contact is made, regardless of where the ball ends up.
It can be infuriating and hilarious as you stand watching the ball sail towards the rouble. Haha
hairball_89
Club Champion
I am truly excellent at striking the ball perfectly... in completely the wrong direction.
bobmac
Major Champion
A coaches dream lesson
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Whats the usual cause? Path or face.
I've middled many a driver that's sailed miles right. Haha
bobmac
Major Champion
Both, normally (but not always) an out to in swing with a weak left hand and strong right
Weak left hand I'd guess, open face at impact.
Look down at your grip, can you see any of your left thumb?
SteveW86
Head Pro
One thing I struggle with playing with lower indexs , especially those in the sub 10 handicap is saying good shot to often..to me that was a brilliant shot but say they have just pulled in 2 yards off the green and to them it's awful.
Not so much bad advice but I think they think I'm taking the Mick
I liked Harrington’s views on this in the Pete Finch video
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Played a pro am this week, one shot I struct really well but it was 10 yards off the green to the left
Pro commented good connection
I was like thanks I thought it was good think I may have aimed it a tad wrong
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
My grip tends to be on the strong side. Both hands. I've worked on weakening it but I fear my wonky thumbs make it look worse than it is at times.
I was struggling a bit for few weeks there until today. Shallowed the club and was striping it again. Must have been flat then over the top.
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