I played today and..(Rolling) -originally created by JohnnyDee

[Curls]

I disagree...... to a point

As anyone who saw me struggling at the London Club a few years ago, anyone that has habitually overswung, especially for as long as I have will struggle to find a point to stop far shorter without a whole host of knock on effects. In an ideal world, yes I agree and spend the winter doing a lot of really hard work and drills and make it shorter and compact but as I found when I went down that road, it is a lot easier said than done.

I personally feel from my own experiences that it is possible to make a good turn (even with a long swing) and to rotate well and apply the weight well enough to hit down and compact the ball with a good strike. It depends how bothered Slime can be, how much he wants to work at it, how much a pro wants to help change it and whether he can expect going backwards before going forward

Hi Homer, I didn’t say he should artificially shorten his swing, just that he shouldn’t accept an overswing as his cross to bear. I agree with you that it is tenable but he isn't rotating, that's the problem, he's not transferring any weight so you can imagine the problem his overswing presents as opposed to that of John Daly, who rotates considerably and transfers a considerable amount of weight! We can offer quick fixes but the real solution, like you say, isn't easy at all.

 

[Papas1982]

First round in a few weeks.

Society Xmas bash. 33 points off 12. More than happy with that!

Now to go and enjoy a free bar!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Hi Homer, I didn’t say he should artificially shorten his swing, just that he shouldn’t accept an overswing as his cross to bear. I agree with you that it is tenable but he isn't rotating, that's the problem, he's not transferring any weight so you can imagine the problem his overswing presents as opposed to that of John Daly, who rotates considerably and transfers a considerable amount of weight! We can offer quick fixes but the real solution, like you say, isn't easy at all.

It's really, really tough to consistently shorten the swing after 30+ years especially on the course and in a competitive round. I do usually make a decent turn and get through the ball so feel in my case I can play with it although I know I am always reliant on good timing which is why I've done a lot of work on slowing my tempo to give myself more time going back and especially in transition and swinging down. If its done with little or no weight change I can see how there are issues, I would simply use winter to get a few lessons and focus on moving the weight correctly (or go down the youtube route - plenty of good videos out there). I'd simply tell the pro at this stage the length isn't a problem but getting back and through is and start there. A long swing can be playable but it does need regular work and of course is reliant on good timing and being "on it" which is also why I've invested so much in my short game as scrambling can hide a bad ball striking round on the card to some degree

 

[upsidedown]

One of our regular playing partners has upped sticks and joined Enville so 3 of us joined him to play the Lodge today . Cold and frosty with fog lingering between the trees made it very atmospheric and we had a great battle with them winning on the last as his birdie putt lipped out in sunshine . Great Winters day golf

 

[Hobbit]

After a 8 week break, bad back, I’m off for a round this morning. #nervous#worried#paracetamol...

 

[Slime]

After a 8 week break, bad back, I’m off for a round this morning. #nervous#worried#paracetamol...

Probably too late, but go Ibuprofen alongside Paracetamol. The former is an anti-inflamatory and the latter is a pain killer, they work really well together.
Tablets before you play, beer after you play.

 

[patricks148]

Roll up Christmas comp and lunch... hit the ball so well, too well, ground rock hard, even a 9 iron was going 200 yards, not much good if you are trying to only hit it 100.

just outside the prizes though did get a nearest the pin.

 

[Hobbit]

After a 8 week break, bad back, I’m off for a round this morning. #nervous#worried#paracetamol...

Out in 11 points, and not looking pretty. Back in 20 points, inc 3 birdies on the back 9. Came 3rd, and also picked up a nearest the pin and a 2. Lots of pain from the 11th onwards, and I'll hang the clubs up for a few months.

Great to see the guys again, and especially good to see Backwoodsman out here for a short visit - and a special thank you for a lovely Christmas present.

 

[Curls]

Another round on the Hotchkin at Woodall Spa to confirm that the first time wasn’t just some delirious dream. It really is that good.

To top it off was shown around the world class facilities by @Lincoln Quaker, who I’m sure it will surprise no one to learn is a gent. THanks chap.

Head. Turned. Big time ?

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Another round on the Hotchkin at Woodall Spa to confirm that the first time wasn’t just some delirious dream. It really is that good.

To top it off was shown around the world class facilities by @Lincoln Quaker, who I’m sure it will surprise no one to learn is a gent. THanks chap.

Head. Turned. Big time ?

Good to meet you Dave ?

See you in a few weeks time ?

 

[Junior]

Played Warrington in a maxi Tours event yesterday. Really impressed with the condition of the course given the amount of rain we have had. They were on pretty much a full course, all be it with mats for some of the tees. the fairways had drained superbly. It was playing tough with a 3 club and very icy wind but I drove it great but started whipping the short irons a bit left for some reason and missed a few greens with short irons and wedge which is never good. Was on handicap though which I was pleased with.

 

[larmen]

Played 9 in the morning, 49 shots. Then played another 9 in the rain in the afternoon, 44 shots.So why can’t I even break 120 on a full course?
I think I should be shooting high 90s, but I keep having 3-5 shock holes on 18 which I don’t have playing 9.

 

[backwoodsman]

Out in 11 points, and not looking pretty. Back in 20 points, inc 3 birdies on the back 9. Came 3rd, and also picked up a nearest the pin and a 2. Lots of pain from the 11th onwards, and I'll hang the clubs up for a few months.

Great to see the guys again, and especially good to see Backwoodsman out here for a short visit - and a special thank you for a lovely Christmas present.

A bit belated, but had a great day out with Hobbit at Aguilon yesterday - thanks Brian, and hope the back problems are sortable soon. (Your trouble was a bit obvious & tragic if it curtails your golfing life..). Just to make everyone envious, it was sunny all day, shorts weather, and had to take the jumper off halfway round. Hobbits 11 points going out was superb compared to my 8. But I too had a rather better back nine after I abandoned the driver. Chuffed to bits with my second shot to 3 feet on 16 and happy to hit the green on the par 3 17th (the green of which has an enormous ravine on three sides). Cracking course & would love to play it again sometime - preferably in company of Brian provided his back is sorted & proves up to the task.

 

[patricks148]

Nairn Dunbar Christmas comp, really nice day here, about 8 deg no wind a bright sunshine.

played OK 39 points, but missed 3 short putts, was leading but i doubt it wil even been in the top 10, full handicap on short course... two 2's though so will at least get something

 

[harpo_72]

Played comp and roll up. Played well enough tee to green but as my partners said I couldn’t buy a putt. However of the 4 par 3s I birdied 3 of them to give me a shot at the 2s pot. Ended up with 35 points but if I had sank a few more putts it could have been closer if not more than 40. My team won the roll up so I got a share, although I did feel like ballast!
New irons are fantastic. Really enjoyed myself with them been a while since I have felt like that.

 

[Redtraveller]

Played yesterday, course is down to par 70 (from 72) on the winter course.
I shot a 66, my lowest ever round. 10 pars, 6 birdies and 2 bogies for 44 stableford points (off 4) to win the comp. Absolutely made up with it. Hadn’t hit a ball for 2 weeks either.

 

[Jacko_G]

Got 7 holes in, once again slow play. Some people think they are playing the masters ! Really frustrating

That's your ? (s) who say they'll take 4 hours regardless as they're paying their fees and won't be rushed.

Ruins it for everyone bar themselves.

 

[beggsy]

I played today my 4th round since rejoining a club after 3 years away from golf and shot a 78 gross
And still left a few shots out there with poor chipping and wrong club selection
But it’s a start and hopefully it carries on ?️‍️

 

[chrisd]

I played today my 4th round since rejoining a club after 3 years away from golf and shot a 78 gross
And still left a few shots out there with poor chipping and wrong club selection
But it’s a start and hopefully it carries on ?️‍️

Blimey, at that rate if you never played again you could probably turn pro ??

 

[Curls]

I played today my 4th round since rejoining a club after 3 years away from golf and shot a 78 gross
And still left a few shots out there with poor chipping and wrong club selection
But it’s a start and hopefully it carries on ?️‍️

Impressive. You must have been low before you took a break?