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Quote: Originally Posted by Corby I agree, however I meant it as performing drills/feels over and over until a once conscious movement becomes completely subconscious... Like you said you still should spend a good 50% on the range going through on-course type practice.. Going through your routine where you not only do the same things over and over physically.. but you THINK the same things as well... A mental routine is just as important to...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bravesox i went to a Stephen Ames/Verve Golf siminar and they said this would take most 18 handicappers to 12 if they could focus and do it the whole round...every shot. i tried it and it works, but focusing that much through the round is really hard...but worth it til you get in the routine The secret is to know when to focus. There's no need to focus until you're near your ball (after your tee or...

So much good info here, thanks guys.

Quote: Originally Posted by Bentley01 Still, I have yet to hear a teaching pro tell me to set up with a closed stance with the driver! I would only hit a fairway if it was a mishit! I have heard pros say that you may want to try a slightly open stance for wedges, but only if it works. So far, I've found that a square stance with a controlled swing works best for me. With an open stance, all it takes is a little extra oomph and you pull...

Quote: Originally Posted by Corby IMO most average golfers... specifically ones struggling with longer irons do not have the type of clubhead speed that Tiger generates which would allow them to have a steeper angle attack... he has enough velocity to impart enough spin to get the ball sufficiently high enough. True are the days where balls were extremely spinny and the guys were forced to "sweep" it off the ground, however...

Quote: Originally Posted by sangjiny Too rich for my blood.. I'll stick to my swing.. and I've heard that many people go back to their old swing after trying out stack and tilt... Not saying that S&T is better, but it takes considerable time to change from an old habit to a new one and most golfers don't have the patience or understanding that "it takes as long as it takes." Quick fixes are the order...

Quote: Originally Posted by goshawk Understood. But what I'm primarily referring to is playing with a group of strangers (which I do mostly). They'll ask me where I'm playing from and adjust their choice to match mine, even though it's not really where they prefer to play from. Okay. I don't play with strangers all that much but when I do it's usually a practice round of some sort I'll play the tips.

Not sure of the relevance but what would you like to know about my credentials? Like where I have played? hcp? Tournament results?

Quote: Originally Posted by Paully25 Maybe I wasn't clear, but no - their scorecard is correct now. It used to be different. Thanks for clearing that up.

Quote: Originally Posted by Leftygolfer30 That's what she said! You sick, disgusting...I like your style!!!!