First round following my first lesson

[RobCowan]

Well, I had my first lesson on Tuesday and everything went very well - there were a couple of things that were pointed out to me on my recent "swing advice" post such as width of stance & Bobmac being appalled at my non-moving lower body during the follow through.

I couldn't quite figure out how to fix the second fault myself but the pro managed to guide me into the new follow-through, got my stance to the correct width, and also adjusted my rather odd grip (right hand very far round to the right). The result being a much more consistant shot and the distinct feeling that I've just found some muscles in my back that I've not used in a long time!

So, flash forward to today and my first proper round since the lesson. Did some range practice this morning just to remind myself of what we went over and things seemed to be getting there, but once on the range it was like a different game. The ball went where I wanted it virtually every time, I think I had only one topped shot and my scorecard looked completely different than normal. I even only lost one ball, and that was in the ditch across the 16th and I still don't know where it went as you can't miss it in that ditch!

Overall I'm amazed that it all came together so well and I'm really hoping that it doesn't all go to hell next time I'm out, but I know what I'm practicing now so here's hoping...

 

[Region3]

Nice one.

It's a good feeling coming off a good round thinking you've cracked it. I hope it lasts for you.

 

[fundy]

well done

keep working on what youve learnt and get the odd "check up" lesson

 

[RobCowan]

Thanks guys. I've got another lesson booked for the 23rd and the pro said that if everything is looking like it's bedding in from the first lesson then we'll be looking at shaping shots. Right now I'm just itching to get back out to either the range or on the course. Pity next week's booked solid for work

And they said that running your own business gives you more time on the golf course! Liars.

 

[Jaymosafehands]

lucky you! had my first lesson about 8 weeks ago (I have a "self taught" ) and it's taken me until this week to feel human again. Having next one this week, so role on January!!

joking aside, keep it up, it's definitely the right way forward

 

[RobCowan]

Ah, so you're the one in the corner curled up in a ball & rocking back & forth...

Apparently I have an advantage in that I have played racket sports in the past, so I seem to have a good swing path already which given all the other faults gives me one less things to worry about.

Part of me is kicking myself for not getting lessons sooner, but I kind of had a plan to see how the bulk of the season went (I joined & started playing properly in June) & just enjoying getting out on the course before starting to look at lessons. Now that time has come, I'm really looking forward to the new season to see how far I can bring the handicap (27) down.

 

[Smiffy]

It takes a little while for swing changes to take effect and you have to have patience.
I went for a course of 6 lessons early last year.
1st time out with my "new" swing after lesson No 2?
9 holes and just under 2 hours later I had amassed 7 points. That was long enough for me.
Reverted back to my old knobbers swing on the back 9 and had 21 points.
I never finished my course of lessons and I found out that I don't have a lot of patience.

 

[Jaymosafehands]

It takes a little while for swing changes to take effect and you have to have patience.
I went for a course of 6 lessons early last year.
1st time out with my "new" swing after lesson No 2?
9 holes and just under 2 hours later I had amassed 7 points. That was long enough for me.
Reverted back to my old knobbers swing on the back 9 and had 21 points.
I never finished my course of lessons and I found out that I don't have a lot of patience.

did exactly the same!!

problem I have is a lad I work with and have regular rounds with has been having lessons for about 6 months and I can see the difference in his game, good job he has a touch like Sutcliffe round the green> I CAN'T have him beating me.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

You need to bear in mind that sometimes it starts off well and then you'll take two steps back. When this happens you can either stick with it and accept it will take time to become a permanent fix or revert to what you know best. There's no real right answer although I think if the pro has made a couple of big changes (especially the grip) then you should try and stick with it. Winter is a great time to make any changes and keep working on them at the range so you can feel confident next time out

 

[RobCowan]

That's what I am expecting to be honest. Although I knew that there was something quite wrong with what I was doing so even if it does start to go downhill I will just stick with it until it begins to work (with more assistance from the pro as well).