Hallsy
Challenge Tour Pro
I had a small cut at the beginning of the year but since then have steadily had a run of 0.1 increases. I play a small 9 hole course that comprises of only 3 par 4s and they are short. The rest are par 3s ranging from 110yds to 210 yds. My handicap doesnt usually travel well and quite often i play Clevedon golf club where i would normally hit 85 to 90. That would make me a 13 handicapper on a good day. I noticed my ball striking was getting worse with lots of heavy shots so made an appointment with our pro to see what was going on. He pointed out that i had a lot of knee bend and was bent over the ball too much (im 6 2") and a quick check of my grip showed i had let my grip get too strong. Im a lefty playing right handed so evidently that tends to happen. So after a few points about less knee bend and standing taller ive kept at it for a couple of months. My first few range sessions my back got really sore due to using muscles i didnt know i had 
but stuck at it. Gradually it became easier and in my last 2 rounds at clevedon ive hit a 83 and an 84. Also played Weston Super Mare Where again i hit my handicap.
I know a bad score is probably around the corner but my ball striking has got so much better. I now concentrate on what i need to do rather than just hitting a shot and hoping as such.
Sorry for the long post but for those of you making swing changes keep at it as it may feel odd and even give you discomfort but it does pay off :thup:
but stuck at it. Gradually it became easier and in my last 2 rounds at clevedon ive hit a 83 and an 84. Also played Weston Super Mare Where again i hit my handicap. I know a bad score is probably around the corner but my ball striking has got so much better. I now concentrate on what i need to do rather than just hitting a shot and hoping as such.
Sorry for the long post but for those of you making swing changes keep at it as it may feel odd and even give you discomfort but it does pay off :thup:
