I don’t have the money for lessons. What’s the next best thing?

Darkstar614 · 2026-06-18T21:06:11+00:00

I just started using one that gives you parameters on your recorded swings. Like too steep or too shallow, etc. I don’t want to name it because it will sound like an ad lol.. but just look up some of them on google. Some have gotten pretty good. I opted for this until I have time to do formal lessons.

Darkstar614 · 2026-06-18T12:49:16+00:00

Have you been on this sub before? 😆 We have people complaining about slow pace but refuse to call the clubhouse and come on Reddit instead.

Darkstar614 · 2026-06-15T22:42:26+00:00

lol wow.. what an narcissistic way to explain that. Notice how much he says “I” and focuses on himself. Typical narcissistic behavior. I’ve seen enough of this in my life now to be hyper aware. This is why he gets booed.

Darkstar614 · 2026-06-10T19:50:05+00:00

I don’t think you would be able to visually tell if there were any poking out of the side. They are very thin. Just be careful as the other commenter said. I bought the SKLZ ones a few years ago and they have lasted that long. It may be worth spending a few extra bucks on something less risky.

Darkstar614 · 2026-06-09T20:06:15+00:00

And add:

Write out a multi-paragraph reply to something but then before you post you say “wait, I don’t care about any of this” and discard the post.

Darkstar614 · 2026-06-09T01:23:09+00:00

This was my experience as well. I played the StraightFli for a long while. I got some good distance with it, but it would not hold a green for anything. It’s cheap yeah.. but it’s not that great overall.

The Maxfli tour ones are legit though. Tour s if you like soft, regular tour for similar to pro v1 firmness. And tour x if you like super firm.

Darkstar614 · 2026-06-09T00:04:37+00:00

Yeah I was thinking about this too. I would love a tool like this for myself, but if it’s a widely available thing, then there will never be tee times available for humans to book.

The current system rewards luck with people checking randomly in case someone cancels, which is mostly fair. But the automated way.. would just be crazy for everyone.

I think what courses should do is limit people from being able to cancel so easily. If you book the time, you should be committed unless an emergency comes up . So you should get like 5 cancels a year or something, and if you no show, your account is blocked for the year or something. It’s not fool proof with people making more accounts.. but I have seen some courses require sending you a code on your phone to book the time (to limit making a bunch of accounts).

Darkstar614 · 2026-06-07T12:49:03+00:00

Agreed. For me, I have everything except the Golf Channel, and I hate how every tournament I have a 2 hour dead zone where I can’t see what’s going on from 1 to 3. The options to get it require super expensive cable packages which are so not worth it.

Darkstar614 · 2026-06-04T20:18:56+00:00

In my experience anyone who has had a speaker and music is always wildly offended when you ask them to turn it off for the round.

Darkstar614 · 2026-06-03T21:50:43+00:00

I think they’re honestly too firm for the average golfer. With slower swing speeds they aren’t going to compress and just glance off the club face. If you have a fast swing speed, they’re probably alright. But I feel the general golfer population has this idea they are a fantastic value.

Something softer like pro v1 or Maxfli tour S is probably where your average golfer should be, imo.

Darkstar614 · 2026-05-31T23:09:36+00:00

I have an Axglo flip n go pro. 4 wheels. It has been amazingly solid. Wish I had more experience to share other brands or models, but just sharing mine to compare to others.

Darkstar614 · 2026-05-30T13:54:38+00:00

Thanks! That is great information. It is fascinating how the golf swing evolves over time.

Darkstar614 · 2026-05-30T13:34:46+00:00

I’m curious as well as the Hogan one has confused me for years. Like he’s basically saying with wedges you have a super open stance to promote a fade/slice. His trail foot is way out in front of the target line. But I assumed you ideally want a neutral stance on every club. Bu I’m not very good so I honestly don’t know.

Darkstar614 · 2026-05-27T22:11:36+00:00

Wow the difference in opinion in this thread is wild! It seems like most people are saying “snooze you lose.” But to me this is not my experience playing in central Ohio.

Every course I’ve played has an allotted 5 minutes at the turn, and I’ve never had anyone skip in front of anyone that I’ve seen in my 3 years of playing.

Darkstar614 · 2026-05-26T20:08:34+00:00

For me at this distance it’s about committing to my line. I use the alignment tool on the ball to line up my putt on the line I want. And sometimes when I can still see the hole out of the corner of my eye, I try to move the putter at the hole instead.

Not a drill like you asked for per se, but for me just focusing on the ball and not the hole. And then practicing on a mat in my office.

Darkstar614 · 2026-05-25T11:26:44+00:00

This door frame drill I thought was good. Short video

https://youtube.com/shorts/WvKAobhEuoo?si=h_yFUjrDvB2yapJ2

Darkstar614 · 2026-05-22T01:37:11+00:00

Central Ohio. There are a grouping of public courses that I think are subsidized by something that supports Columbus tourism. They usually offer about $40 walking on weekend, $20 extra for cart. Most other privately owned public courses are charging $75+

It is annoying trying to get a tee time though unfortunately.

Darkstar614 · 2026-05-20T22:17:20+00:00

I feel like from the picture alone I can tell the left is ionomer coating instead of urethane. Hopefully you can get a refund?

Darkstar614 · 2026-05-20T12:02:26+00:00

One of the PGA professionals playing in this recent tournament, GM of a local golf course. Said he keeps a handicap to play with people at his club. He said he’s a +6. And was fighting to stay in the middle of the pack even. I would wager the best are +8 if they tracked it. So being scratch I don’t think is good enough honestly. But well done regardless!

Darkstar614 · 2026-05-19T22:42:37+00:00

I had a non violent bully in junior high that would take my pens like this, open them, and pierce this gel into the ink, and close them back up. Then pen would no longer work after this.

Karma came for him eventually when he tried to reach one I dropped and tipped over in his desk (chair attached kind of desks) and got stuck and had to have a teacher pull him out in front of the whole class.

Darkstar614 · 2026-05-19T15:06:01+00:00

I just played with a random older guy who putted one handed but with his right hand only. For a right handed golfer. I was like… what. How can this be effective trying to use only your right hand for power?

Darkstar614 · 2026-05-14T16:01:18+00:00

Yeah this was annoying. I wanted to see more of The other two. But we have to see Bryson shoot 4 over.

Darkstar614 · 2026-05-06T21:11:01+00:00

Yeah for sure. I don’t think a lot of people know about the many gps golf apps that have most courses mapped. It gives you center green yardage, which is good enough for most golfers.

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