How did you do?

Got to play twice last week, Not striking the ball particularly well with the irons but am heading to the range tomorrow after work to give the old swing a "tune-up". Will be making an attempt to resurrect my 3/4 swing that worked so well playing back in high school. While i'm not really sure how I ended up with the current ugliness that results in far too many fat shots I am determined to start striking the ball better. Luckily the league I play in hasnt even set a concrete start date yet as we are waiting for daylight to last long enough for all to finish after work (18 teams of two).

On a side note and slightly off topic, and at the risk of sounding ignorant what is "chuffed"? Similar to amped or stoked?

Jaymo wrote:

Got to play twice last week, Not striking the ball particularly well with the irons but am heading to the range tomorrow after work to give the old swing a "tune-up". Will be making an attempt to resurrect my 3/4 swing that worked so well playing back in high school. While i'm not really sure how I ended up with the current ugliness that results in far too many fat shots I am determined to start striking the ball better. Luckily the league I play in hasnt even set a concrete start date yet as we are waiting for daylight to last long enough for all to finish after work (18 teams of two).

On a side note and slightly off topic, and at the risk of sounding ignorant what is "chuffed"? Similar to amped or stoked?

Chuffed = happy, Made up.... in my book

Played like a donkey today!!!

Hit one good 5-iron and two magnificent flop shots from greenside - otherwise - totally forgetable!!

Managed to get out twice in the last week.

Saturday was a 2ball better ball. We scored 64, 7 under. Personally I shot an 81, with 3 double bogey's. Progress and a good start to hopefully a good season ahead. Ball striking was really good. Hardly missed a fairway with the big stick.

Today, shot 80. Ball striking still good, but it's still back to my old gripe. I hit shot after shot out middle of the face but get more air time than distance. If I adjust my irons in my head, ie my 4 iron is the same as my mates 5 then we are relatively close to each other. But I'm still really pleased with the MX300's. Easier to hit a bit than the 62's.

But 1 last thing that I felt last week has been something this forum taught me, or advised me. I played all winter with a few lessons and working on my grip, but couldn't get the feel for it at all. I have really small hands. I was advised to read Ben hogans modern fundamentals. That grip was hard to get used to as well. But a bit of trust in Ben, and last week it felt correct. That way you struck the shot and just knew it was good. Lucky maybe, but time after time I could feel the difference this grip made helping me. All to do with the wrist *****. Now to work through the rest of the book and I'm sure that il manage to flight the ball lower soon.

Swing well

I haven't played much in the last week or so due to a nasty cold.

More exciting updates coming soon...

BigPete wrote:

I haven't played much in the last week or so due to a nasty cold.

More exciting updates coming soon...

So this means you have played then..........So "How did you go"

Played today on a new course and got net 66 (par 67) with 35 points. I was reasonably happy with my play but missed far too many short puts. Hopefully the ne Yes putter will arrive tomorrow

The one other concern is that for the last 6 months I always play much better on the front 9 and lose it on the back 9. Today I shot 21 and 14 respectively. Anyone got advice on how to maintain my performance into the back 9?

I can't wait to get get out and play my first round of the year, shouldn't be long now, hoping for next week...

Took this afternoon off and played a bounce game, we played match play and i won it on the 15th. Shot a gross 80, left a few out there.

maxissy wrote:

Took this afternoon off and played a bounce game, we played match play and i won it on the 15th. Shot a gross 80, left a few out there.

You can always pop out with the dog tomorrow and have a proper look for them