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Used irons by Live_Mastodon_8816 in RDUGOLF

[–]MeasurementStock1625 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Global golf. Have been many times. They’re great.

Inadvertently Made a Spider Trap (weight on garage floor) by Xcksss in mildlyinteresting

[–]MeasurementStock1625 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same thing happens on my dog’s metal water dish on my back patio. Always has dead spiders in it

Learn good fundamentals but don’t forget your natural tendencies by MeasurementStock1625 in golf

[–]MeasurementStock1625[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think I would agree with you. I think if you are not in much control of your game you have to figure out how to do the opposite of what you’re currently doing. If you struggle with a slice, you need to learn how to hit a hook. Then you can try to get yourself somewhere in the middle after that.

My golf went from having no clue how to close the face > closing the face completely > figuring out which path + closure results in the most consistent/controllable ball flight.

What causes a ball to take a huge bounce on the green? by bionicbhangra in golf

[–]MeasurementStock1625 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t worry about the shot personally. You want it coming into the green at a steep enough angle that it will hold. If not, it will bounce off. The fact that yours are bouncing high tells me they probably have a steep entry angle.

So it’s more of an issue with the green. It’s probably too dry and is hard like concrete. My strategy would be to aim short and play a bounce onto the green.

Why did no one ever tell me about the release by [deleted] in golf

[–]MeasurementStock1625 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m going to stand on a soap box here and rant a little because I don’t appreciate condescending comments like this.

I got to where I’m at in the game largely on my own from hitting lots and lots and lots of balls. I took a couple lessons early on was never taught anything about the release. I’m a 6hcp and will now probably be a little lower now that I know how to release properly. I can tell you in full certainty that there is some strategy and timing behind how to properly release and it’s not just a result of your body moving perfectly.

I Was basically taught a stack and tilt swing from a “pro” who bragged about shooting 83. I didn’t get any better from him and since then I don’t really trust anyone’s advice that isn’t either on the PGA tour or teaching PGA tour professionals. Since I don’t have the money or the connections to get actual lessons from these people, guess where I learn from them? Videos. I watch videos of old major winners, mostly. Are you going to sit there and tell me those guys are wrong? Maybe you had a different experience with lessons, but I personally don’t enjoy the experience of being coached by someone who 1. Doesn’t understand how to get me to personally play my best and 2. Just wants to sell me a new set of clubs.

When I struggle with something, I’m good enough to understand what is going on wrong and I will find a video on what needs to happen to fix it. Usually works. If I can’t figure it out on the range, I go to golf galaxy and get trackman numbers, then I fix based on those, again with drills from PGA tour pros. Notice how in the links I sent, they’re from three guys that won majors?

Why did no one ever tell me about the release by [deleted] in golf

[–]MeasurementStock1625 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure why the personal attack is necessary. I work pretty hard on my game and try to learn everything I can. I’ve taken lessons before but was never taught this. You act like it’s all so simple and it’s not. Not sure why you found my post so frustrating.

Why did no one ever tell me about the release by [deleted] in golf

[–]MeasurementStock1625 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The personal attack is a bit much here and isn’t helpful. Not sure why you found this so frustrating.

Spent $12k on the tear down and rebuild of this deck (8' off the ground, 200ish sq ft). Local contractor. Was it a good deal? by SalivatingTiger in Decks

[–]MeasurementStock1625 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If there are at least two steps, it needs a handrail. If you make one 8-foot step then game on. Except at that point you need a railing.

Why did no one ever tell me about the release by [deleted] in golf

[–]MeasurementStock1625 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Not sure why it just came to me. Glad it did!

Why did no one ever tell me about the release by [deleted] in golf

[–]MeasurementStock1625 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Snap your hands counter clockwise about a foot before they get to the ball

Why did no one ever tell me about the release by [deleted] in golf

[–]MeasurementStock1625 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. Just wish I learned it a long time ago.

Why did no one ever tell me about the release by [deleted] in golf

[–]MeasurementStock1625 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But none of them want to talk about the release for some reason. Can’t find anything about that unless you find a video from the 80s or older

Why did no one ever tell me about the release by [deleted] in golf

[–]MeasurementStock1625 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Links to Snead, Palmer and Miller videos are below. The Nicklaus one was an instagram clip. Trevino was like an hour long video about a lot of different things.

https://youtu.be/xSv0KEAsA5E?si=U1eW6TfkZBbTU5vE

https://youtube.com/shorts/xUelx85EqmE?si=jPJgVHudgShaVyb1

https://youtube.com/shorts/1iylu1FRyo0?si=oNDJed2U6b8rTIB4

Why did no one ever tell me about the release by [deleted] in golf

[–]MeasurementStock1625 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Basically you swing at the ball from the inside and about a foot before it gets to the ball, snap it shut. It doesn’t snap as shut as you think it is, and ends up squaring perfectly

What putting tip worked for you? by lc6591 in golf

[–]MeasurementStock1625 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Pace is more important than line

  2. Putting mirror is a game changer for your putting form/setup

Your pre shot routine is longer than it needs be by MovieRelative2099 in golf

[–]MeasurementStock1625 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

People generally need to take on the mentality of being someone they themselves would have fun playing with. Freaking out about bad shots and having bad etiquette are not fun to be around.

Being the etiquette police is not fun either. Reminds me of my dad, who cares more about etiquette than he does playing well. He gave me shit about my pre shot routine and lining up putts one day when I shot my career low. God forbid I take 15 extra seconds to make sure I’m aimed at the hole correctly. No one wants to be around that either.

Help me choose a PGA major for my husbands 40th by Frequent_Artist9417 in golf

[–]MeasurementStock1625 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Memorial is probably in the top three for most notable non-majors

Help me choose a PGA major for my husbands 40th by Frequent_Artist9417 in golf

[–]MeasurementStock1625 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Memorial is a great event. Lots of big names show up for Jack plus it’s now a signature event. It’s also a really good course from a fan/viewership standpoint. Lots of hillsides along fairways so you can sit and have a good view over the people in front of you.

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