When a Weakness Turns Into a Weapon

[O.B.Left]

Nice post thanks

[YodasLuke]

Every potter needs soft clay, and Richie needed no hammer or chisle. Dude's got game.

[Richie3Jack]

Thanks Ted, you don't know how much that means to me.

One of the fabulous things about my improvements is my consistency. I still have some issues with sluggish starts, but in the past if I had a sluggish start I could count on a poor score, something in the high 70's to mid 80's.

Today I started off +5 after the sixth hole (raining and windy) and then was +7 after the tenth hole. But no real worries these days as I go -3 on the last 8 holes and shoot a respectable 75. Now I just need to curb those sluggish starts.



3JACK

[YodasLuke]

Thanks Ted, you don't know how much that means to me.

One of the fabulous things about my improvements is my consistency. I still have some issues with sluggish starts, but in the past if I had a sluggish start I could count on a poor score, something in the high 70's to mid 80's.

Today I started off +5 after the sixth hole (raining and windy) and then was +7 after the tenth hole. But no real worries these days as I go -3 on the last 8 holes and shoot a respectable 75. Now I just need to curb those sluggish starts.



3JACK

When I get a chance to play outside of tournaments, I'm rushing to the tee and tying my shoes after the first drive. Are you using a consistent routine when preparing to play?

[Richie3Jack]

When I get a chance to play outside of tournaments, I'm rushing to the tee and tying my shoes after the first drive. Are you using a consistent routine when preparing to play?

I'm trying to. I'm trying to figure out a routine I think would work for me. I usually do put some range time and practice green time in. I think part of it is that I am almost certain I suffer from sleep apnea. Usually the sluggish starts happen in the morning and I'm usually a much better player if I tee off in the afternoon.

I also think part of it is that I need to be a bit smarter out on the course and understand when I have my 'A' game and when I have my B or C or D game going. I've done some statistical work on my game and have figured that if I hit 14 GIR, I have an excellent chance of shooting under par and a decent shot at getting into the upper 60's. But I get way too greedy at times and instead of hitting the middle of the green and giving myself a shot at birdie with a 20 foot putt, I tend to short side myself. Getting out of this mentality has been a bit tougher than I thought.




3JACK

[KevCarter]

Richie,

The deeper you go with this stuff, the more exciting your ideas get for me. I can't begin to tell you how much fun it is to watch your journey with TGM Hitting, and how much satisfaction and confidence in the theories I get from what you are accomplishing. It's a very exciting journey, and you have been the icing on the cake for me. DOUBLE CHOCOLATE!

Keep it going 3Jack!

Kevin

[GPStyles]

Richie, I've been following your blog off and on and agree that its great to read about your development. Do you mind if I ask you to expand a little more on your background?

What age are you, do you work and is it your ambition to turn pro (now or at age 50)?

I'd love to know the answers to these questions.

Thanks.