Your Top Golfing Tips?

[jawillwill]

Don't play golf to get fit, get fit to play golf.

[Saint Paul C]

Use the baseball bat grip - unless you're planning on being a tour pro this will suffice. There's an excellent article in a recent golf international magazine on how to do this correctly. Leadbetter has been teaching this for a few years with surprising results.

[Glasgow_Saint]

Out of interest, what does everyone giving tips on this thread actually play off?

 

Handicap of 6-8

 

Some of you might find this link useful http://www.direct-teetimes.co.uk/

 

Gives discounts (upto 50%) of some local courses.

Edited 15 October, 2008 by Glasgow_Saint

[slickmick]

one piece of advise i was given when i started up- i've had a quick scan to see if its been said, apols if im repeating it - is when chipping from 10-15 yards off the green and inwards is to use a 7 or 8 iron for the chip and run, as opposed to lobbing it up high with a wedge. this obviously works better in summer when the ground is harder but still useful now

 

stand with the ball to the right of your stance, wrists in front of the ball. shaved half a dozen shots a round in no time for me.

 

and as has been said above, putt putt and putt again! keep practicing the putting always

 

 

Same as I was told, he said use an 8 iron and pretend your putting rather than chipping. It worked a treat. His name is Keith aswell, hope your not him cos I'd never admit it otherwise.

 

Saint Stevo: 22 Handicapp :mad:

[saint_stevo]

Handicap of 6-8

 

Some of you might find this link useful http://www.direct-teetimes.co.uk/

 

Gives discounts (upto 50%) of some local courses.

 

How?

 

You either play off 6,7 or 8 surely

[Glasgow_Saint]

How?

 

You either play off 6,7 or 8 surely

 

was a solid 6, but changed clubs last month so now fluctuating between 6-8

[saint_stevo]

was a solid 6, but changed clubs last month so now fluctuating between 6-8

 

Where you play?

 

What clubs to what clubs?

[Glasgow_Saint]

Where you play?

 

What clubs to what clubs?

 

Play a lot now at Crane Valley (Verwood) but also play at Meyrick Park, Moors Valley and Queens park. (Like the variety)

 

Did have Titleist Irons, but just bought Nike (sasquatch) set. Lot more forgiving and have helped loads with ball control.

 

 

Yourself?

[dubai_phil]

FWIW

 

Ben Hogan Steel Shaft Clubs & a Hybrid 4 which takes some getting used to but then is a wonderful club to have in the bag

 

Had graphites for a while when I was learning but eventually found them too light and found I always swung too fast.

 

Calloway Fairway woods which I usually leave at home & for Christmas bought myself a square head Calloway F1 driver, that has made a heck of a difference, I hit the ball further into the sh*t than I used to but also TBF it is a lot more forgiving and I actually hit a lot more fairways even with bad drives. That and Topflite XL "Straight" balls and I reckon I added a good 25+ yards to my average driving length and when I keep my head stays down it is much more often in the middle of the fairway.

[St Will]

Having read through most of the posts on this thread, my final piece of advice is, don't listen to most of it!! "Keep your head still" etc, no no no no no!! Keep your head still is by far the worst tip ever, and the most used!! Your head should be allowed to move a bit away from the target in the backswing, and then it should be moving forward on the through swing. In essence, your head (which, in turn, controls your weight shift) should be moving in the direction you're swinging the club.

 

If ya want to play like an amateur, take advice from an amateur!! Seek out a decent pro and get some lessons....it really is the ONLY way to improve your game. Hell, I play professionally, I got out to America last night to do PGA Tour qualifying, I can play, but I still need lessons!! Advice is only well and good if it's advice tailored to your specific needs. Hence why any advice I gave earlier in this thread was not golf swing specific - cuz I can't give advice on a golf swing that I haven't seen!! Which is why, head still, do this posture, this grip, etc etc won't help you much....unless that really is what you need to work on....who knows!

 

Yes, good setup is crucial - actually, with a good setup, you can get away with a lot of swing flaws, but make sure a teaching pro puts you in a good setup in a lesson.

 

Anyway, let me know if you need any help with your games guys!! I've had more golf lessons than you'll ever imagine, from some very good coaches over the years. I'm not really a teacher myself, I only play, but I'm a fountain of knowledge!! :-)

 

Good luck to you all, and if you get a golf day arranged, I'd love to get involved in some way.

 

Will

[Toomer]

Play a lot now at Crane Valley (Verwood) but also play at Meyrick Park, Moors Valley and Queens park. (Like the variety)

 

Did have Titleist Irons, but just bought Nike (sasquatch) set. Lot more forgiving and have helped loads with ball control.

 

 

Yourself?

 

OBS, what is Crane Valley like now days not played there for about four years was a nice track then.

[Son of Bob]

I use an old set of Ping Eye 2's but to be fair I haven't found anything to better them. I recently brought a set of MD irons that seem to be highly recommended in every test I've seen them in but I just didn't get on with them. I ended up selling them to a mate and going back to the Pings. I've had them for about 7 or 8 years now!

 

I think the 2 most important clubs in the bag are a good wedge and a putter you feel comfortable with. I've had my trusty Cleveland Tour Action 53 degree copper wedge for about 5 years now and I've never known one club make such a difference to my game. It saves me 4 or 5 shots a round every time without fail.

 

Putters are a very personal thing but find one you like and watch the shots drop off! I now use a Taylor Made Monza Rossa Corza. It's a big beast of a club but after many years of over experimentation with putters I've finally found one I love.

[Saint Keith]

ive got Callaway fusion irons. very nice. Callaway FTI square head driver. very nice. and Callaway fti square head 3 and 5 woods, which are beautiful to hit. an Oddessy 2 ball putter.

 

and a very old mizuno 7 wood, whcih has a really sharp leading edge, great for high shots to long par 3's, and out the rough

[saint_stevo]

Mizuno MP30 irons, not very forgiving but look lovely and feel lovely.

Titleist 983K driver

Old School Callaway Hawk Eye 3wood

Vokey Wedges 52* 56* and 60*

2ball centre shafted putter

 

Not a member anywhere at the moment. 7 handicap

[Toomer]

Mizuno Zoid irons, Mizuno 3, 5 & 7 woods, R7 driver set for a draw and a Callaway Bobby Jones putter. Official handicap 10.7 on a very good day I can play to a 6 on a bad day its O feck it lets go back to the club house for a pint.

[Wade Garrett]

Play a lot now at Crane Valley (Verwood) but also play at Meyrick Park, Moors Valley and Queens park. (Like the variety)

 

Did have Titleist Irons, but just bought Nike (sasquatch) set. Lot more forgiving and have helped loads with ball control.

 

 

Yourself?

 

Yet your handicap has gone up by 2 shots. Go back to the Titleists.

[Wade Garrett]

Macgregor 685 irons, Macgregor Tour Driver, Macgregor Mactec 3 and 7 woods, Vokey 60 degree wedge, Odyssey 56 degree wedge, Odyssey two ball putter (might get rid of it soon though).

 

Handicap 9.7.

[Glasgow_Saint]

OBS, what is Crane Valley like now days not played there for about four years was a nice track then.

 

I like it, lots of character & normally relatively quiet. Best bit is you get 50% off at direct tee times online (long as your not to fussy about tee time – normally mid day)

[Julian H. Cope]

Cleveland Golf Red Irons 2-9 with True Temper Gold Dynamic shafts

Cleveland Golf HiBore XL Tour Driver

Mizuno MP-T Black Nickel wedge

Mizuno Bettinardi A-02 putter

 

Yawn.

[dubai_phil]

ive got Callaway fusion irons. very nice. Callaway FTI square head driver. very nice. and Callaway fti square head 3 and 5 woods, which are beautiful to hit. an Oddessy 2 ball putter.

 

and a very old mizuno 7 wood, whcih has a really sharp leading edge, great for high shots to long par 3's, and out the rough

 

Interesting = never seen the FT1 woods here, only the drivers.

 

Bloody import agents.

[Saint Keith]

Interesting = never seen the FT1 woods here, only the drivers.

 

Bloody import agents.

 

tbf, theyve not been here long either. the driver i got last August, but the other woods only came out about April

[saint_stevo]

I would be bang up for a golf day.

[Give it to Ron]

I like it, lots of character & normally relatively quiet. Best bit is you get 50% off at direct tee times online (long as your not to fussy about tee time – normally mid day)

 

Good course Crane especially now the greens are now a lot better than a few years ago.

My favourite Bournemouth course though is Dudsbury its quality.

 

I am a member at Bramshaw which has the benefit of 2 totally different courses - the most difficult round here for me is Hamptworth where unless you can smash it long distances is very tough.

[Saint Keith]

i was a member at stoneham when i lived in the area, probably the toughest course in hampshire i should think

[Wade Garrett]

i was a member at stoneham when i lived in the area, probably the toughest course in hampshire i should think

 

I don't know about toughest, certainly the unfriendliest club.

[saint_stevo]

I would say Stoneham is a long way off the toughest course, have shot a 70 round there a couple of times.

 

Try Hayling Island if you want tough......

 

I would even say Waterlooville and Blackmoor are tougher than Stoneham!

[Saint Keith]

I don't know about toughest, certainly the unfriendliest club.

 

er yeah, have to agree with you on that. miserable ****ers they were

[doublesaint]

I don't know about toughest, certainly the unfriendliest club.

 

I played there a couple of months ago with my son and found all the people I came across reasonably friendly, and enjoyed the course, but green fees were a bit pricey, but would definitely go back.

[saint_stevo]

Never been met with any snobbery at Stoneham myself, played there a few times and had some lessons up there and all seemed rather friendly, they are sticklers for rules but why shouldn't they be?

 

For tough try Rowlands Castle

[dubai_phil]

Occassionally when I want to play proper golf I've come across and stayed at the Bell Inn at Brook on the edge of the Forest.

They did a great package with B&B, Dinner and a round on the Forest. Manor & Dunbridge courses each day over a weekend.

Found Dunbridge a bit stiff upper lipped, no hats in the club house sort of thing, man that is not good when you are having a hot sweaty bad hair day, but otherwise nice.

Trouble for me is always the hassle of bringing clubs back to UK, bl**dy Heathrow take an hour, and then here in Dubai they get carried into baggage claim by hand and again takes almost an hour - not good when you've flown for 8 hours overnight in economy, not slept properly and are gagging for a fag!

[Viking Warrior]

Driver Sumo 5900

Woods - Wilson Fat Shaft

King Cobra Baffle

 

All iron are Cobra

puttter - Never compromise woodoo.

 

Question during the winter months I use wilson ultra yellow balls.

does anyone thing playing with coloured balls helps your game apart from helping you find your ball?

[saint_stevo]

Golfers only play with white balls.

 

 

HTH

[Glasgow_Saint]

Golfers only play with white balls.

 

 

HTH

 

I carry a pink "Ball of shame" if I or someone I play with has a shocking hole 'takes the 10' then the pink ball is played with for the next two holes.

 

I've had this ball now for over a year - she appears to be impossible to lose.