Best tips you received that made a difference to your game?

[bobmac]

Whatever

 

[srixon 1]

Fair enough.....lots of things put me off as well. The biggest one is someone saying "good shot" as soon as you hit the ball.....whether it goes in the woods or the fairway....just gets up my nose. Why do they have to say anything at all?

Just had a weeks golf in Turkey and played the Faldo courses. You can’t say good shot there until you know that the ball has stopped moving and you can still see it. Three good loops of nine holes but boy are they tough.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Yes - I don't remember if I was given this as a tip or worked it out myself, but I usually get the yardage for the back of the green and the middle of the green and hit a club that sits nicely between the two. Even if the flag is at the right I'll probably take the same approach. Only time I club for the front of the green is on the two or three holes at my course where the greens slope away from you - since clubbing for middle will you roll through the back and over a steep bank.

We played the Grove as part of a GM day after a morning of swing thought techniques and we were told to aim for the back of the green. Given how big those green complexes were it made such a big difference. I try to ensure I club to the middle of our much smaller greens unless there is big trouble for going long and it still makes a difference today

 

[backwoodsman]

Best tip ever given to me (and, presumably, specific to me) was in the bar after playing with a low handicapper. I was bemoaning my 'variability' - playing some darn good shots but just as many awful ones. He just said 'I noticed that you break your wrists right at the start of your swing'. So afterwards, I tried not to, and my ball striking improved dramatically. HI dropped from 21 to 13.7.

 

[Robster59]

Best advice was how to play from a plugged lie in a bunker. Really close the face (and I mean really closed), and swing as normal. It really makes a difference.

 

[bobmac]

Best advice was how to play from a plugged lie in a bunker. Really close the face (and I mean really closed), and swing as normal. It really makes a difference.

That definitely works but expect the ball to roll quite a long way

 

[Robster59]

That definitely works but expect the ball to roll quite a long way

I'm fine with that, as long as it's out.

 

[srixon 1]

I’ve always been a reasonable/good putter ever since I started playing. After a recent group putting lesson at a county senior’s coaching session I moved the ball even further forward in my putting stance. The ball is now almost opposite my left heel. What a difference. Holing many more putts from around 10 feet than I used to.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I’ve always been a reasonable/good putter ever since I started playing. After a recent group putting lesson at a county senior’s coaching session I moved the ball even further forward in my putting stance. The ball is now almost opposite my left heel. What a difference. Holing many more putts from around 10 feet than I used to.

Was that a tip given generally or was it specifically for you?

 

[srixon 1]

Was that a tip given generally or was it specifically for you?

Specifically for me. Although the ball was already forward in my stance it is now really forward. I probably hit the ball a lot more on the upstroke than I did before which gives a much better roll from the start of the putt. Olly Leett was the putting coach. There were six of us and he showed us the principles of aim point express and how it works. Interesting theory and I can see how it works, and if you learn to fully embrace the technique I think it would be good. However, personally I prefer to use my eyes as the main source for determining the amount of borrow.

 

[forefathers]

Practice hitting it on the toe and on the heel.

If you have a day where you're hitting it on the toe, try to swing more 'heely' and vice versa.

That's one from Adam Young. Hugely recommend following him on Instagram or going to his website.

 

[Whereditgo]

Practice hitting it on the toe and on the heel.

If you have a day where you're hitting it on the toe, try to swing more 'heely' and vice versa.

That's one from Adam Young. Hugely recommend following him on Instagram or going to his website.

Same with all his differential drills, I have improved my ball striking and shot shape control by doing the incremental fade and draw practice drills.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

@srixon 1 I've been using your putting tip this weekend and the results have been very positive. I generally miss my putts on the right, bit of a push, and thought I'd give it a go. I'm definitely straighter, particularly at mid range. Not everything goes in but it's a definite improvement. Thank you for posting it

 

[Springveldt]

I’ve always been a reasonable/good putter ever since I started playing. After a recent group putting lesson at a county senior’s coaching session I moved the ball even further forward in my putting stance. The ball is now almost opposite my left heel. What a difference. Holing many more putts from around 10 feet than I used to.

I’ve booked lessons with the pro at my club for this week and told him I wanted to start with a putting lesson as it’s killing my game.

When I paid into the comp yesterday he told me to grab my putter and come back into the shop and show him my setup. First thing he said was the ball was nowhere near forward enough and to get it on my left heel. He used a line in the floor for me to setup to, I said “that’s miles forward no way this works.”

My putting has been so bad I tried it out yesterday and it was a revelation for my game. Unfortunately I was also using a new putter so not sure if it was the setup or the putter but the combo worked great yesterday. Got the second round of the club champs today so we’ll see if it holds up.

 

[srixon 1]

I’ve booked lessons with the pro at my club for this week and told him I wanted to start with a putting lesson as it’s killing my game.

When I paid into the comp yesterday he told me to grab my putter and come back into the shop and show him my setup. First thing he said was the ball was nowhere near forward enough and to get it on my left heel. He used a line in the floor for me to setup to, I said “that’s miles forward no way this works.”

My putting has been so bad I tried it out yesterday and it was a revelation for my game. Unfortunately I was also using a new putter so not sure if it was the setup or the putter but the combo worked great yesterday. Got the second round of the club champs today so we’ll see if it holds up.

Hopefully a bit of both. Stick with the forward ball position and after a while it will become natural.

 

[howbow88]

I'm another that has the ball miles forward in my stance when putting. It has definitely helped me too, particularly with the strike/contact. It feels more 'solid.'

 

[Billysboots]

For me, it was to concentrate on getting the club in the correct position half way back. If I get that right, most other things fall into place. Take the club back inside and I’m doomed.

 

[clubchamp98]

@srixon 1 I've been using your putting tip this weekend and the results have been very positive. I generally miss my putts on the right, bit of a push, and thought I'd give it a go. I'm definitely straighter, particularly at mid range. Not everything goes in but it's a definite improvement. Thank you for posting it

I miss a lot on the right.
Tip I got and it does work.

Pro said my dominant eye makes me look right
So when I line my putter face up it’s aiming right instead of at the hole.
I think it’s square to the hole but it’s not.
So he had me aiming left by quite a bit and I holed everything.

Optical illusion plays a big part in golf.!

 

[Lord Tyrion]

@clubchamp98 how far left do you aim then?

 

[Billysboots]

@clubchamp98 how far left do you aim then?

A miss width?

I’ll get my coat.