So whats the point in the range ?

[Piece]

I disagree to a point that distance doesn't matter at the range. For one example, if you are too steep on the ball and generate uber backspin, then you're not going to get the distance. In extreme forms you can see it ballooning via the flight, but if you are slightly spinning too much then you will only really notice the issue when it comes to lack of distance. Of course, the quality of the range ball matters, but the general principle still applies.

 

[JPH]

Pretty sure I did this once last week, thought I must of imagined it?

Yeah mine does this as well

 

[bladeplayer]

I've also noticed at the range with my new driver that when it scuffs off the mat it gives off sparks Is that normal?

Why is your driver hitting the mat ? your driver shouldnt hit the ground on a tee shot .. or are you hitting driver off the deck ?

 

[user2009]

Why is your driver hitting the mat ? your driver shouldnt hit the ground on a tee shot .. or are you hitting driver off the deck ?

Because I'm rubbish is the easy and honest answer

 

[Big D 88]

Because I'm rubbish is the easy and honest answer

When we meeting up at Hallgarth again? I shot 102 on Friday, il break 100 soon!

 

[bladeplayer]

Because I'm rubbish is the easy and honest answer

We dont let ya use that word here mate .. your untrained or learning .. keep at it :thup:

 

[user2009]

When we meeting up at Hallgarth again? I shot 102 on Friday, il break 100 soon!

Hi mate, soon I hope, very good going, keep it up. I'm not having a good time at the moment on the course, trying too hard I think. I'm going to join the Hallgarth, £200 for a year membership (7 day unlimited ) is unbelievable so will be up there all the time, will probably sort this out in the next fortnight so will give you a shout.

 

[user2009]

We dont let ya use that word here mate .. your untrained or learning .. keep at it :thup:

Thanks

 

[mattdeeks]

For me it's about trying to groove my swing into shape, especially as I've started having lessons.

 

[Birchy]

If your trying to groove something through doing so many repetitions then its ok. Apart from that ive found its a waste of time. Hitting a ball at a driving range will never be the same as on the course. Not just the physical differences but its a totally different ball game mentally hitting shots on the course.

 

[DAVEYBOY]

Well the only point I can think of is... PRACTICE

 

[bladeplayer]

Well the only point I can think of is... PRACTICE

Practice what tho ? that was the point of the origional question? bad balls , solid mats , etc would you realy want to practice that? .. what can ya realy practice apart from what Region hit upon just grooving your swing ,

 

[CliveW]

I use the range to walk the dug, but unfortunately someone walloped it on the head with a shot from an eight iron. I was fuming!

 

[Big D 88]

Hi mate, soon I hope, very good going, keep it up. I'm not having a good time at the moment on the course, trying too hard I think. I'm going to join the Hallgarth, £200 for a year membership (7 day unlimited ) is unbelievable so will be up there all the time, will probably sort this out in the next fortnight so will give you a shout.

Ok sounds good mate

Speak soon

 

[DAVEYBOY]

I'm using it for alignment practice at the moment, using my sticks to get the feel of aiming in different directions and its certainly helping when out on the course. Saying that though now I've joined a club with ground that's decent in all weathers I will probably go for a round rather than the range. It certainly helps though and shouldn't be overlooked in my opinion.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I tend to use the range to groove swing changes or work on specific drills. For "proper" practice I use the facilities at my club where I can hit off grass and use proper balls. There is a huge difference

 

[Junior]

I only really go to the range in Winter. Mostly because the wife is watching crap soaps on the TV and I get cabin fever.

When I'm there, I hit a dozen or so to warm up then hit to specific targets and concentrate on making a good strike. Alignment is my problem and I fins this helps. Sometimes I put alignment sticks down to help if im way off !!

 

[Wayman]

When we meeting up at Hallgarth again? I shot 102 on Friday, il break 100 soon!

ill be up for a game down there

 

[Crow]

What's all this talk of grooving a swing and practice?

Surely everyone goes to the range try and smash as many balls as possible to the end of the range with the driver?

 

[Fader]

Never worry about how far the range ball goes. At the moment the range is used to groove swing changes, usually though its for practice and drills that keep the game ticking along and getting consistency in the strike to allow everything to function on the course with having to think about it