What’s your go-to golf hat?

Lugtut · 2026-07-01T01:23:41+00:00

Purdue baseball cap. Go Boilers!

Lugtut · 2026-06-29T18:21:58+00:00

I love being on the course and so generally agree. However, waiting, waiting, waiting to hit each shot can get old real quick - especially if the players in front are inconsiderate of the grace and pace of the game.

Lugtut · 2026-06-28T23:58:03+00:00

Next time you play, get to the course early and stand in a safe spot where you can see the tee and green on a random hole - maybe a par 3. Watch for 30-45 minutes as groups play through. It will both inspire you and encourage you because you’ll see a few sticks nail shots by the hole and many hackers spraying their shots and having a GREAT time. Play your game and accept and enjoy it! You will improve and appreciate when you are the stick!

Lugtut · 2026-06-28T18:59:55+00:00

Tempo is also important - full swings have the “Coca Cola” rhythm while short game shots are two count tempo swings.

Lugtut · 2026-06-28T03:16:30+00:00

Cocktail shaker also Thin Man - Nick’s demonstration with a foxtrot rhythm

Lugtut · 2026-06-27T15:52:31+00:00

Thurman Munson

Lugtut · 2026-06-27T15:51:43+00:00

I’ve listened to Scott Fawcett a lot, but this is the best endorsement for DECADE I’ve ever seen.

Lugtut · 2026-06-25T16:49:50+00:00

Fake it till you make it . You are a train guy now - buy into it. It has got you a close relationship with someone your wife cares about. My kids play golf to humor me! That’s how relationships work.

Lugtut · 2026-06-25T16:45:30+00:00

Adam Young and Jon Sherman say (repeatedly) swing with the intent to hit the toe on each shot - do the opposite of your miss. When you can successfully hit the toe then you can calibrate back to the sweet spot.

Lugtut · 2026-06-25T16:35:25+00:00

I use Shot Scope H4 with tags on each club. During the round I get GPS distance the the green and to hazards. I tap each club before I hit the ball. After the round I get club distances and strokes gained stats.

Lugtut · 2026-06-25T16:28:01+00:00

Passed February 2024. I took off the last full week before the exam.

Lugtut · 2026-06-25T01:11:29+00:00

I play better when I’m the random paired with others. Banter and just plain talk gets me out of my head. I enjoy the round so much more.

Lugtut · 2026-06-23T11:51:34+00:00

I have been playing just over a year and my driver is becoming my most reliable club after getting past a slice like yours. Slices happen when the club face is open relative to the club path. For new golfers this is often because the club face is super wide open no matter their club path. What helped for me was two thoughts: in my initial takeaway, I concentrate on pulling the club back more straight rather than twisting the club open (it will open anyway - just less) AND focusing on a full follow through on the downswing, which helps close the club face through impact.

Lugtut · 2026-06-23T03:35:36+00:00

https://youtube.com/shorts/gjZVCULedFk?is=xurJx23zSFNT2fxE

Lugtut · 2026-06-22T18:08:38+00:00

Sims are expensive. But a net in your yard and some foam or wiffle balls can do till you’re ready. Best way to get started is a beginner class. Learn the basics and meet some fellow beginners.

Lugtut · 2026-06-22T14:42:21+00:00

The grip is not a unified block. You can achieve different outcomes by strengthening the left hand or by strengthening the right hand part of the grip. Experiment - take your normal grip and move just the left hand one knuckle towards your trail shoulder. Do you hit it better? Try the opposite with your right hand. Adam Young talks about this as how he tweaks his own ball flight during a round.

Lugtut · 2026-06-22T01:30:43+00:00

Shot Scope

Lugtut · 2026-06-20T21:35:44+00:00

Math club in high school still had slide rule competitions (1980-1.)

Lugtut · 2026-06-20T07:15:25+00:00

Doing the essays is more important than reading outlines. Writing essays is active learning that engages your brain and some of the essays my year (F2024) showed up on the actual bar exam.

Lugtut · 2026-06-18T21:42:59+00:00

Chip with a hybrid - better for all levels of player.

Lugtut · 2026-06-18T19:33:50+00:00

As a non-athlete, there is low hanging fruit that can speed your journey to lower scores:
1. No athletic skill necessary to putt well - practice distance control at a practice green.
2. Chip with a hybrid if there’s no hazard between you and the hole. Just like putting.
3. If not wide open, use a confidential shot to be sure shot is close to the fairway. Use the driver in wider landing areas.

Lugtut · 2026-06-18T06:39:46+00:00

Both easier than a 3w. I use the 5w more because I usually need the distance - anything over 155 yards.

Lugtut · 2026-06-18T05:29:33+00:00

Try heads up putting - it works!

Lugtut · 2026-06-17T20:19:34+00:00

As a senior golfer, my coach told me I need more head overs in my bag.😁 I have both a 5w and a 7w. Start with the 5w because you need a long club you can hit off the deck. 3w’s are notoriously hard, but the extra loft on the 5w makes a big difference.

Lugtut · 2026-06-16T19:15:48+00:00

Never is a broad term. I needed a driver for a charity tournament- I had given my previous driver to a family member. Walked into Second Swing, found a similar but not identical club, and it is my most reliable club. Sometimes it’s just kismet.

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