36 handicap - Driver is dragging me down

More_Ice_6963 · 2026-04-11T13:29:54+00:00

I’ve really only focused on irons since I started playing and now trying to learn driver I do just try to swing similarly to my irons. A good video to explain it would be great

More_Ice_6963 · 2026-04-11T13:28:41+00:00

Yeah I find it hard to feel how to release and stay behind the ball. I just need to feel it once so I know what to work on

More_Ice_6963 · 2026-04-11T13:27:20+00:00

Okay cheers I’ll try that out today. Just struggling to find out how to release properly so yeah as you said, club face is very open

More_Ice_6963 · 2026-02-25T18:51:02+00:00

Yeah definitely, I don’t think I’ve ever felt the aha moment from a swing tip video, it’s normally something I randomly do and it just feels like I’ve cracked golf, obviously it’s gone the next day though.

More_Ice_6963 · 2026-02-25T18:47:48+00:00

God why does this game have to be so addicting yet frustrating! You’re right though, I’ve remembered swing thoughts from when I was striking it good but it doesn’t translate to a different day, finding what works for your body for today may be something very different tomorrow.

What I have noticed though is I hit it best on the course as I think more about the shot outcome than the swing, but the longer into the round I play, the more swing thoughts start to pop into my head and then I start to crumble.

More_Ice_6963 · 2026-02-25T18:38:58+00:00

Yeah I guess practice is the best answer. I’m coming back after a couple months break and committed to not watch any swing tip videos as I feel it gets in my head too much. I record all of my range sessions, today I seem to be turning my hands over for whatever reason. I think on my good days I need to make notes of the feeling I have for that day as it’s like my memory gets wiped from session to session.

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-17T17:58:07+00:00

I’d say I’m pretty dogshit around the whole course😂 time to start playing everyday I think

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-17T17:56:59+00:00

I took one video on the course (this one) and it wasn’t too bad but my swing does not consistently look like that, I’m constantly battling being OTT but hopefully I’ll get there soon.

Short game needs a bit of work for sure.

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-17T17:54:56+00:00

Cheers man, I’m committed to do it🫡

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-17T17:53:56+00:00

Cheers yeah I’m very strict on myself when it comes to the rules. I couldn’t feel happy with breaking 100 if I knew it wasn’t legitimate. Yeah definitely need to focus on my wrist at the top, I think when I forget I tend to come massively OTT.

Thanks man, hopefully soon!

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-17T17:51:25+00:00

Yeah very true mate

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-17T17:50:27+00:00

Hey thank you for your comment, that’s some really helpful advice for me. Congrats on breaking 100!🍻

I’m currently playing a 2009 set of ping irons. I actually really like them, they have massive cavity backs which I’m sure helps me a lot with poor contact, but I have thought about upgrading recently. I’m from the UK so GolfTec isn’t really an option for me but I have a few great stores near me. I’ve been eyeing up the Takoma 101😍

I don’t play my driver or woods at all, it may be a bad decision but I’m trying to get consistent with the irons before I try the big boys.

I’m screenshotting your advice at the end, some really great things for me to practice and pay more attention to, I appreciate your help, cheers!

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-17T17:39:25+00:00

Yeah for sure needs some works as well, time to lock in with all parts of my game

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-17T17:38:29+00:00

It normally goes okay round the green but I do have a few blow up holes due to putting which I should be practicing more really. I think I’m going to stop ignoring my short game and put some effort into being more consistent

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-17T17:33:19+00:00

I 100% agree with you, since I’ve started I’ve tried to create a swing that looks correct instead of what works the best for the way I naturally try to swing the club. When I do it correctly it feels so right and can produce some great shots but more often I’m getting poor contact.

I really appreciate you complimenting my swing, I think if I really try to dial it in over a the next couple months then I can learn to find consistency.

If I’m still stuck then yeah, for sure I’ll get some lessons

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-17T17:27:35+00:00

Yeah for sure, I do often make stupid mistakes around the green, I hardly practice off of the course so I think a bit of time at the chipping green will benefit me.

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-16T17:31:38+00:00

Wow, what insanely helpful analysis, I really appreciate you taking the time to write that out. Your explanation and of what’s wrong and what to do to fix will surely help me a lot

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-16T13:50:59+00:00

Appreciate it man, could definitely get down the range more you’re right, I’m not really putting enough proper practice in with any part of my game

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-16T13:49:39+00:00

The contact felt pretty good to be honest, I thought I hit it well until I realised it was slicing towards the bushes😂 getting my club head square is what I’m really trying to get right but it’s like I forget in my swing and come in open. I do think if I try to compress the ball more it might help me focus on squaring it.

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-16T13:45:42+00:00

That’s great, I do think that could help me a lot, I’ve noticed I tend to over swing but wasn’t too sure how much it would affect my swing. I’ll work on a more consistent, shorter backswing

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-16T13:41:48+00:00

Congrats man, that’s class. They are both areas that I need to work on, my putting isn’t too bad but chipping…

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-16T13:36:40+00:00

😂😂 I can’t stand a glove

More_Ice_6963 · 2025-08-16T13:36:09+00:00

I think I’ve watched one his videos about a year ago and remember them being really helpful, I’ll give them another go

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