garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
The exact same can be said of people trying to hit it straight. people can aim straight all day long but miss left right and centre. standing holding a pin can be one of the safest places on a golf course. :rofl:
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Alex1975
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Yep, want to hit it straight and you have to have a 0* path and a 0* face..... Its kinda never going to happen. At least if you pick a side you have a chance.... I would like to see a 0* face and path pulled off once, let alone all day.
Region3
Ryder Cup Winner
I will try to keep the ball low for approach shots if it's very windy.
I'll hit a higher shot if there is something to go over or the ball has to stop quick.
Occasionally (very occasionally!) I'll try a fade off the tee if it suits the shape of the fairway.
I might try to shape the ball if I have an obstacle in the way.
Other than the above, every shot I hit is intended to be straightish and normal height.
I really don't see the need for most of us to shape the ball in any other way than a normal swing produces, but if that's the way you like to play then go for it. I just don't think it helps to lower scores, and in a lot of cases I'd say the opposite.
As for clubs being hard to shape, just look around next time you play and see all manner of shot shapes (intentional or not) with super GI shovels.
I'll hit a higher shot if there is something to go over or the ball has to stop quick.
Occasionally (very occasionally!) I'll try a fade off the tee if it suits the shape of the fairway.
I might try to shape the ball if I have an obstacle in the way.
Other than the above, every shot I hit is intended to be straightish and normal height.
I really don't see the need for most of us to shape the ball in any other way than a normal swing produces, but if that's the way you like to play then go for it. I just don't think it helps to lower scores, and in a lot of cases I'd say the opposite.
As for clubs being hard to shape, just look around next time you play and see all manner of shot shapes (intentional or not) with super GI shovels.
Foxholer
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A lot of that is a case of concept - how you measure the error in your shot! If an attempt at a straight is, say 3 (or 12) yards away from being straight, does that count as a bigger error (not being straight) than an intended Draw that is 5 yards (or 15) too much! The binary nature of a straight shot - it either is or isn't straight - as opposed to the 'shaped' one means that it's far easier to consider a slight miss of a straight one as more of an error. With an error in a shaped shot, you can at least say you did something right, even if too much/little!
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I can hit the fade around obstacles etc, but trying to hit a hook I find to be a lot tougher. Something I do have to work on
One Planer
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I'm the other way.
I can hit a low running hook no problem, but struggle slinging it left to right.
same as me, i can just about fade a driver or 3 wood
FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
Just back from the range. I was hitting it well so decided to have a go.... 1st ball straight, 2nd ball fade, 3rd ball draw - miraculously managed them all - nice wee fade and draw. Quit while I was ahead though, doubt I'd manage to repeat it!
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No...there is just a lot of people on here who talk a lot of crap. Even pros struggle to shape the ball both ways consistently which is why they all have a 'stock' shot.
I've played with hundreds of people in my golfing career of all abilities and I can probably count on one hand the number that can shape the ball consistently to order. I can hit the ball both ways but I don't know when it's going to happen or by how much
Just back from the range. I was hitting it well so decided to have a go.... 1st ball straight, 2nd ball fade, 3rd ball draw - miraculously managed them all - nice wee fade and draw. Quit while I was ahead though, doubt I'd manage to repeat it!
So you only hit 3 balls then?
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Hit the other side of the ball for a fade.
Close face to start it left and exit the ball further left. Not out to the right as you would for a draw.
Close face to start it left and exit the ball further left. Not out to the right as you would for a draw.
FairwayDodger
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Tried to hit the other 47 with my stock shot, managed that for about 30 of them, hooked the rest!
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sawtooth
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I can normally get some success moving the ball left or right when required, usually when I am forced into it ie blocked out by a tree.
Some tee shots are doglegged and depending on how I am playing/scoring I may try it.
It can make a big difference on some holes if you can get the right shape off the tee, it can make a difference of 50yds or more on your next shot I reckon.
Some tee shots are doglegged and depending on how I am playing/scoring I may try it.
It can make a big difference on some holes if you can get the right shape off the tee, it can make a difference of 50yds or more on your next shot I reckon.
Foxholer
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No...there is just a lot of people on here who talk a lot of crap. Even pros struggle to shape the ball both ways consistently which is why they all have a 'stock' shot.
I've played with hundreds of people in my golfing career of all abilities and I can probably count on one hand the number that can shape the ball consistently to order. I can hit the ball both ways but I don't know when it's going to happen or by how much
I think you should consider making the bold bit your signature! And I don't exclude myself, at times, either!
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I think you should consider making the bold bit your signature! And I don't exclude myself, at times, either!
You know me...tell it like it is
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Your last line is exactly why I move the ball pretty much every single shot. I want to know what way the ball will move in the air. Not knowing when it will happen is a massive bug bear for me.
One Planer
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Do you ever double cross yourself?
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Driver fade mostly. Too much for arm rotation. It's the same as anything. If you practice often it will occur less. Completely out of practice over winter.
During the summer I will often go out and play 9 holes only hitting either fades or draws. Great practice.
During the summer I will often go out and play 9 holes only hitting either fades or draws. Great practice.
Qwerty
Tour Winner
No...there is just a lot of people on here who talk a lot of crap. Even pros struggle to shape the ball both ways consistently which is why they all have a 'stock' shot.
I've played with hundreds of people in my golfing career of all abilities and I can probably count on one hand the number that can shape the ball consistently to order. I can hit the ball both ways but I don't know when it's going to happen or by how much
I'll go with that. Especially the top bit.
Finding the middle of the club and the ability to move the ball either way, With a card in hand when it matters. I'd say one of the hardest asks in golf for a club golfer.
I Suppose dicking about on the range with several attempts maybe.
