nice post. I know how you feel. I am a scratch golfer and have been for a few years. I don't do a lot of practicing, tending to play much more than practicing. But, I too, have grown tired of the search. I feel I have 2-4 more strokes to improve, but don't know how to go about it. I live in an area that is AI deprived and I don't have the money to get to see Lynn or any of the top notch guys on this website. So, I search.....for a feel, a thought, something that will get me around the course. Such is my golfing existance. I like hanging out here and reading the posts, but don't feel I can really apply much of this stuff without the help of someone who can say "yes, that is right" or "no, do it this way".
nice post. I know how you feel. I am a scratch golfer and have been for a few years. I don't do a lot of practicing, tending to play much more than practicing. But, I too, have grown tired of the search. I feel I have 2-4 more strokes to improve, but don't know how to go about it. I live in an area that is AI deprived and I don't have the money to get to see Lynn or any of the top notch guys on this website. So, I search.....for a feel, a thought, something that will get me around the course. Such is my golfing existance. I like hanging out here and reading the posts, but don't feel I can really apply much of this stuff without the help of someone who can say "yes, that is right" or "no, do it this way".
What about sending video to someone you trust? This seems like a much more valid option than working with someone you don't trust. It may not be as good as seeing them live, but it beats the hell out of toiling away for another 5 years and not reaching your potential and continuing to try to find the "tip" that is going to get you where you need to be. Also, if you don't have a good video camera I think it is half the solution.
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"In my experience, if you stay with the essentials you WILL build a repeatable swing undoubtedly. If you can master the Imperatives you have a champion" (Vikram).
The reason you can't sustain the lag is because you are so eager to make the club move fast (a reaction to the intent of "hitting it far"). So on a full shot you throw it away too early, which doesn't happen for your short chip. (bts)
What about sending video to someone you trust? This seems like a much more valid option than working with someone you don't trust. It may not be as good as seeing them live, but it beats the hell out of toiling away for another 5 years and not reaching your potential and continuing to try to find the "tip" that is going to get you where you need to be. Also, if you don't have a good video camera I think it is half the solution.
Only problem there is
a) you have to have a good camera.
b) you have to have an instructor you trust who does video lessons and from what I've seen there not cheap.
c) where with a live lesson they can tell you if your making the proper adjustment right then, you would probably have to send another video to confirm that your interpreting their instruction properly. So you probably could have spent the money to see someone to begin with.
Rich mans game, the rest of us have to do just do the best we can.
b) you have to have an instructor you trust who does video lessons and from what I've seen there not cheap.
c) where with a live lesson they can tell you if your making the proper adjustment right then, you would probably have to send another video to confirm that your interpreting their instruction properly. So you probably could have spent the money to see someone to begin with.
Rich mans game, the rest of us have to do just do the best we can.
a) you can borrow a camera, if you are desperate enough you can make it happen
b) if you can't find an instructor you trust more than yourself, you either know a helluva lot or haven't looked hard enough
c) you determine a budget and spend accordingly. If you can afford 1 lesson a year then work your tail off on the couple things the instructor gave you and go from there. Whether you work with an instructor or not, you have to have a program. Something like the Bertholy method could give someone unwilling to spend money on instruction a way to avoid the "tip" merry-go-round. Otherwise find 3 or 4 drills that you think will correct your fault, work on them consistently and practice your grip and set-up weekly. Can't go far wrong in that way either.
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"In my experience, if you stay with the essentials you WILL build a repeatable swing undoubtedly. If you can master the Imperatives you have a champion" (Vikram).
The reason you can't sustain the lag is because you are so eager to make the club move fast (a reaction to the intent of "hitting it far"). So on a full shot you throw it away too early, which doesn't happen for your short chip. (bts)
mcflog,
Buy the book if you don't already have it.
Study this site ,especially the archives.
Post questions -the AI's on this site are very generous.
Ideally I would recommend an hour with Lynn or Ted.
As for the sales question,TGM as taught by this site ,will only help-probably A LOT.
I am very fortunate to have had the resources to attend several sessions/schools with Lynn,Ted ,VJ and Jeff.Knowing what I know now I would do anything for A 1 OR 2 HOUR LESSON -just to get started on TGM.It would make the journey that much shorter.
However,if you can't do the latter but can afford the first 3 above you will not be succumbing to mere hype .
Good luck
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