Don't try to do or learn too many things at once. There is a lot of good information in the forums and especially the videos on this site USE THEM. Watch the videos several times over there is a wealth of information there that you won't get from just watching a video once.
I totally concur with using the videos in The Gallery link. Especially the Colin Neeman lesson videos.
The other thing, one doesn't have to know all of TGM to apply TGM effectively. Once you get the book, figure if you are a swinger or hitter and look at the components that fit you.
I haven't played yet this year but I'll be sure to post my results.
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My understanding of the swing has increased immeasurably.....still going too.....I'm hooked on refining my swing....and just learning about the swing and golf in general.
Ballstriking has improved an incredible amount....with all clubs. And I KNOW why....that's the REAL kicker....
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Have been about an 8 for the past 5 years.....with really no consistency in my golf swing (or my 20 golf swings I should say). Have been golfing fairly avidly for about 6-7. Have been really serious about improving my mechanics for about 4 years. Been with TGM for almost 2 I think.
Just have been learning and narrowing it down....
I'm really excited for this year....cause I think I'm very close....it's a different kind of close. I just understand all aspects of the swing so much more....I don't think there's anything that can really throw me off w/o me knowing what it is....nothing to really catch me off guard....not for long anyway. And there's not much more that I CAN even really experiment with....I have been very experimental and methodical for the past few years. I just know so much more now.
Have narrowed down a few of my favourite "general" patterns.....their advantages (i.e. different clubs, shots)....how they work....when I can use them....etc....and I will use more than one "base" pattern throughout my game.....mostly differences in Hinging, Left Wrist Action, grip, and Plane (partly as a result of any changes in the clubface). But now I have one basic one that I'm refining and finding ways to alter....for different shots, etc....and I know that it's a good one.....that's the difference. I don't have 20 random ones anymore.
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I just think that the golf swing IS mechanics....that's obvious and you have to recognize that. And TGM, IMO is the greatest book on golf swing mechanics ever. You can attach feel to those mechanics....as Kelly preaches.....and that can also be important I think. But no matter who swings a golf club....whether they are a "feel player" or not....whether they know what is going on with their swing or not.....there is real mechanics at work there.....in each and every swing.
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This year, when I go to the golf course.....I'm gonna play. I won't be experimenting with everything (cause I shouldn't have to- so much ).
Want to be scratch....and at least scratch next year. I know I can though that's the thing.....I HAVE hit it well enough....I know I CAN....I just need to "bottle it" and make it consistent.
Last edited by birdie_man : 04-18-2006 at 04:45 PM.
I haven't played yet this year but I'll be sure to post my results.
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My understanding of the swing has increased immeasurably.....still going too.....I'm hooked on refining my swing....and just learning about the swing and golf in general.
Ballstriking has improved an incredible amount....with all clubs. And I KNOW why....that's the REAL kicker....
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Have been about an 8 for the past 5 years.....with really no consistency in my golf swing (or my 20 golf swings I should say). Have been golfing fairly avidly for about 6-7. Have been really serious about improving my mechanics for about 4 years. Been with TGM for almost 2 I think.
Just have been learning and narrowing it down....
I'm really excited for this year....cause I think I'm very close....it's a different kind of close. I just understand all aspects of the swing so much more....I don't think there's anything that can really throw me off w/o me knowing what it is....nothing to really catch me off guard....not for long anyway. And there's not much more that I CAN even really experiment with....I have been very experimental and methodical for the past few years. I just know so much more now.
Have narrowed down a few of my favourite "general" patterns.....their advantages (i.e. different clubs, shots)....how they work....when I can use them....etc....and I will use more than one "base" pattern throughout my game.....mostly differences in Hinging, Left Wrist Action, grip, and Plane (partly as a result of any changes in the clubface). But now I have one basic one that I'm refining and finding ways to alter....for different shots, etc....and I know that it's a good one.....that's the difference. I don't have 20 random ones anymore.
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I just think that the golf swing IS mechanics....that's obvious and you have to recognize that. And TGM, IMO is the greatest book on golf swing mechanics ever. You can attach feel to those mechanics....as Kelly preaches.....and that can also be important I think. But now matter who swings a golf club....whether they are a "feel player" or not....whether they know what is going on with their swing or not.....there is real mechanics at work there.....in each and every swing.
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This year, when I go to the golf course.....I'm gonna play. I won't be experimenting with everything (cause I shouldn't have to- so much ).
Want to be scratch....and at least scratch next year. I know I can though that's the thing.....I HAVE hit it well enough....I know I CAN....I just need to "bottle it" and make it consistent.
I practice every day more or less. Prolly hasn't been a day that's gone by in 3 years or so where I haven't had a golf club in my hands for at least 5 minutes. At least in front of a mirror or just holding it fooling around with things, etc. It's always on the mind basically. It's pretty weird....I have swung in my garage and done mirror work for upwards of an hour sometimes in the winter lol.....very weird....well-you guys prolly know how it is lol. My computer/garage/backyard is my "lab" basically.
Practice in the backyard lots (I can hit about a 60 yard wedge back there)....my fricken yard looks like a driving range.....holes everywhere.....my dad hates it lol. But that's ok it's for the better.
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Ya I usually get a golf dome membership for the winter....prolly will get a range membership this summer....we'll see.
Video my swing sometimes.....not all that much. I just use it as a refresher from time to time to see how things look and if there's anything standout that I've missed or something that I think I'm doing but I'm not doing or w/e.
You'd be surprised what you see sometimes lol. Never knew I was swinging with a Single Shift until I saw video.
I make most changes w/o it tho for sure.....just based on ballflight, etc.
Last edited by birdie_man : 04-19-2006 at 11:50 AM.
I totally concur with using the videos in The Gallery link. Especially the Colin Neeman lesson videos.
The other thing, one doesn't have to know all of TGM to apply TGM effectively. Once you get the book, figure if you are a swinger or hitter and look at the components that fit you.
Actually I haven't even got the book yet. I'd like to wait until the seventh edition comes out. If it's not available by May 15th I'll go ahead and get a copy of the sixth addition. But I've already learned quite a bit just watching videos and reading the forums.
Actually I haven't even got the book yet. I'd like to wait until the seventh edition comes out. If it's not available by May 15th I'll go ahead and get a copy of the sixth addition. But I've already learned quite a bit just watching videos and reading the forums.
Good for you! Actually the book needs to be translated a bit for first time readers, but then as you get through the initial learning curve, the jargon makes great sense (and is very precise about what Kelley was conveying). Try looking at your local library for the sixth edition; that's where I first got the book to look at.
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