I had a lesson today and... (rolling thread)

[Deleted member 21258]

lesson 2

Those pictures are a great idea. Something you can look back at and refer to and compare without trying to remember what was said etc.

When Adam had a lesson, he just wrote down and couple of the things the pro said, which is nowhere near as good as your pictures especially when trying to change things.

 

[garyinderry]

Those pictures are a great idea. Something you can look back at and refer to and compare without trying to remember what was said etc.

When Adam had a lesson, he just wrote down and couple of the things the pro said, which is nowhere near as good as your pictures especially when trying to change things.

Yeah they are handy. Just decided to scribble and few notes when I got home or I wouldn't remember what was said when I look back at these further down the line.

 

[Garush34]

Currently working on getting my hands higher at the top of the backswing instead of them collapsing. Its steadily getting there just haven't had a lot of practice or playing time recently to work on it. Was hoping to get out this weekend but that not looking likely now.

Other than that my swing is where I want it to be, hitting good shots that I generally know where they are going. Going to get a playing lesson sometime in the next couple months, and that will be me probs for lesson until after the season, unless I completely loose my swing.

 

[xcore]

Had my first ever lesson last week with Rob Colborne at the sands Farnham on there grass range.

I was for some reason extremely nervous as said previously in the thread it felt like first tee nervs!

After initial assessment of my swing, he picked up that I was catching the ball quite fat and I was closing the face far too much.

Brought my right hand further over the grip and worked on a better turn.

He seemed impressed with what I had so far with posture etc.

next lesson is in two weeks with as much practise as I can fit in.

 

[mteam]

@Gary how's the hands in clubhead out going have you seen any improvement in ball flight?

 

[garyinderry]

I am certialy not hitting pull hooks any more.

If anything i am lining up for fades now.

Still a lot of work to do on the swing.

 

[Jon321]

3rd of 5 today. Posture has massively improved and feels natural now. I've stopped swaying on the back swing which I've always done, was kind i of a trigger to take the club away. Still working on getting the hips and shoulders turning quicker on the downswing into impact. Starting to notice a great improvement in strike.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

First lesson of 2017 in the book for next Saturday and already had a tip from him today about takeaway and plane with immediate results. Feel I'm just getting started for the year having only played once in 2017 (not well in the rain) and that it's not too far away. Feeling good for the year to come. Let's see!

 

[mteam]

I am certialy not hitting pull hooks any more.

If anything i am lining up for fades now.

Still a lot of work to do on the swing.

Nice one Its great when you can see a difference in ball flight. I'm never sure without monitoring on camera that I'm actual doing the changes so a change in ball flight always gives me a boost

 

[Dogma]

How do people deal with going to a new instructor for lessons?

I get on fantastically with my current coach, but she's moved courses that doesn't have a floodlit range. Which means I can't see her on an evening after work between September and March!

Tempted by inPlay golf in Bristol on one of the simulators to get video and statistical feedback.

Just feel a bit guilty!

 

[Soft hands]

I am certialy not hitting pull hooks any more.

If anything i am lining up for fades now.

Still a lot of work to do on the swing.

I take the club away with left arm coming away from the chest. How strange a feeling is it trying to keep it in by the way, I think I've cracked it then watch on video and still is coming away slightly.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

How do people deal with going to a new instructor for lessons?

I get on fantastically with my current coach, but she's moved courses that doesn't have a floodlit range. Which means I can't see her on an evening after work between September and March!

Tempted by inPlay golf in Bristol on one of the simulators to get video and statistical feedback.

Just feel a bit guilty!

It happens and I don't think the pro that has moved will hold it against you. As for a new coach, I find word of mouth recommendations a very strong guide so ask around at your club. Speak to the one you want to use, find out what methods they use (monitor, naked eye, etc). Tell them what you are hoping to achieve and ask them how they think you can get there. It's got to be a two way thing. You have to trust what you are being shown and understand it

 

[3565]

I had a lesson on Friday with Ian Clarke of Icy Golf.

Get a sand blasting machine to refurb his wedges more often, the spin is ridiculous and they look brand new.

 

[BrianM]

Had my second lesson today.
Was concentrating on the hinging of the wrist at the top of the back swing, took a bit of getting used to but was getting good distance in the end.
Really enjoyed it and you get a good feeling when it comes together.
Just got to keep working on it.
Driving lesson next month when I'm home from offshore.

 

[Hobbit]

Been struggling to really nail the long irons for a few months. Loss of distance and very low ball flight. Decided to have a lesson. 4 shots in and the pro makes a suggestion. BOOM! Absolutely nailing them.

All sorted in less than 10 mins.

 

[garyinderry]

Been struggling to really nail the long irons for a few months. Loss of distance and very low ball flight. Decided to have a lesson. 4 shots in and the pro makes a suggestion. BOOM! Absolutely nailing them.

All sorted in less than 10 mins.

Do share the suggestion please. May help someone here.

 

[Hobbit]

Do share the suggestion please. May help someone here.

My stance was too wide, making it very difficult to make a good turn. To get any power I'd started swaying. Narrowed the stance, allowed me to make a proper turn, which also helped create a better ball flight.

 

[garyinderry]

My stance was too wide, making it very difficult to make a good turn. To get any power I'd started swaying. Narrowed the stance, allowed me to make a proper turn, which also helped create a better ball flight.

Nice and simple. :thup:

 

[richart]

My stance was too wide, making it very difficult to make a good turn. To get any power I'd started swaying. Narrowed the stance, allowed me to make a proper turn, which also helped create a better ball flight.

Surely you need a wide stance to keep you upright ?

 

[AMcC]

My stance was too wide, making it very difficult to make a good turn. To get any power I'd started swaying. Narrowed the stance, allowed me to make a proper turn, which also helped create a better ball flight.

It's amazing how you can make small changes to your set up and gradually they get bigger and you never even notice them. But obvious when the pro sorts it out. :thup: