What am I doing right?

[RobbOnTheRock]

I'v just downloaded a great app for my ipad Swing plane HD, so I've been messing about with it and I thought I 'd post a wee video of my swing for some tips and some advice.

Last time I saw a pro he was telling me to keep my body arched until after I have struck the ball as he was saying my swings was too armsy........

looking at the video I think I start my downswing with my arms when I should be starting it with a hip rotation? I don't really feel as if I'm getting my body behind the ball properly..



Anyway any advice?

The club in the video is a 5 iron.

PS i am a high handicapper, somewhere around 24 to 26 (approx since no club).

Cheers
Andy

 

[Doh]

Very difficult to give anyone advice on their swing when they are not hitting balls as the swings can be very different.

 

[Smiffy]

Very difficult to give anyone advice on their swing when they are not hitting balls as the swings can be very different.

Correct.
But even without a ball there it looks like you are "decelerating" through what would be the impact area.
Not a lot of ziiiiiip.

 

[RobbOnTheRock]

Ahh, ok then good points....

I reckon I need to get some lessons...

Cheers
AndyR

 

[RobbOnTheRock]

Ok so today I played 18 holes at Glendining golf club, out here in Newfoundland Canada (I'm on a secondment due back next year) and I hit a gross 118........ Crap I know..

My main problem is lost balls due to slices or hooks. I lost 6 balls today which would have saved me 12 shots alone, I.e. I kept taking three off the tee on 6 holes........

What was however encouraging about my game today was my fairway play and my general iron play. I also mostly two putted, with a few horrible 4 puts.......

I guess what my question is how can I work out my handicap, is it assumed that you cannot score more than double bogey per hole?

At present I think I'm a comfortable 28 handicap, and unless I get to practice more it'll never come down.

Cheers
Andy