What's wrong with my golf swing?
Feb 10, 2022 17:57:19 #
Feb 10, 2022 18:05:53 #
Greg from Romeoville illinois
Loc: Romeoville illinois
Did you address the ball? It may get mad at you and decide to go for a swim.
Feb 10, 2022 18:34:22 #
Depends on the number of balls in your bag vs the number of holes remaining (assuming you finish the one you're on). 🙄
Feb 10, 2022 18:40:18 #
tgreenhaw wrote:
I'm just starting to take golf seriously and I'm super inconsistent. Any ideas?
You’re topping the ball. Bend your knees. Do not raise your body during the swing. And tee the ball centered under your nose.
Feb 10, 2022 19:48:05 #
pmorin wrote:
You’re topping the ball. Bend your knees. Do not raise your body during the swing. And tee the ball centered under your nose.
Thanks! I'll work on that.
Feb 10, 2022 20:01:57 #
Feb 11, 2022 01:52:52 #
tgreenhaw wrote:
I'm just starting to take golf seriously and I'm super inconsistent. Any ideas?
It looks like you may be swinging up in an attempt to lift the ball...never works.
As someone pointed out you appear to be topping the ball, that's what happens when you try to lift.
It may seem counter-intuitive, but to get the ball fly higher when hitting irons you should be hitting down on the ball.
I've seen this in slow motion and when you smack the back of a ball with a downward strike the ball will compress and then roll up the face of the club and UP into the air.
Looking at your swing again you may also be lifting your eyes up a bit too quick. Keep staring at the ball (or where it was) until a second or so after hitting it. This may improve your strike and help with the "topping".
Feb 11, 2022 05:33:01 #
flip1948 wrote:
It looks like you may be swinging up in an attempt... (show quote)
Thanks for the tips, I'll try that today.
Feb 11, 2022 06:07:51 #
You are what is known as “too handsy.“ Start your backswing with your left shoulder, then finish it with your left shoulder pointing at the ground. Start your downswing by dropping your left heel to the ground (it’s much too high) which gets your weight over to your left side. Drive your right knee towards the ball and think of hitting the ball out to “right field.”
These are just five of the 24th thoughts you should hold before impact, according to Dickie Smothers.
Or,
Take lessons.
These are just five of the 24th thoughts you should hold before impact, according to Dickie Smothers.
Or,
Take lessons.
Feb 11, 2022 06:17:27 #
Feb 11, 2022 06:29:14 #
daldds wrote:
You are what is known as “too handsy.“ Start your backswing with your left shoulder, then finish it with your left shoulder pointing at the ground. Start your downswing by dropping your left heel to the ground (it’s much too high) which gets your weight over to your left side. Drive your right knee towards the ball and think of hitting the ball out to “right field.”
These are just five of the 24th thoughts you should hold before impact, according to Dickie Smothers.
Or,
Take lessons.
These are just five of the 24th thoughts you should hold before impact, according to Dickie Smothers.
Or,
Take lessons.
Great tips, I'll take them all - thanks. I compared my swing to the pros, and they always keep their feet flat on the ground until follow through. Thanks for pointing out my left heel.
Feb 11, 2022 06:51:58 #
Feb 11, 2022 07:56:42 #
lehighjack
Loc: somewhere in FL
Aside from the other commentary on your technique, your hip/weight transition is early. Have a video taken from your side and watch the hip/weight transfer. Early hip action can cause a too quick up swing and topping the ball. Good luck.
Feb 11, 2022 08:33:55 #
BurghByrd
Loc: Pittsburgh
Take another Vid from the side to see how your club head is coming through the ball. You may find the ball too far forward relative to your stance or some other aspect to your swing to get good lift
Feb 11, 2022 08:51:24 #
tgreenhaw wrote:
yes! Get several lessons from certified pga professional. (It can be cheaper than you think), if you shop around and are willing to possibly have to drive some distance. If you ask 20 different guys what is wrong, you WILL get twenty different answers.I'm just starting to take golf seriously and I'm super inconsistent. Any ideas?
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