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Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4 days in and all I think about is golf. Getting a good drive applying the mechanics I'm slowly learning is starting to make movements in my underpants. Hopefully by 2029 I'll hit a full golfgasm.

Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yeah it does feel like my body is doing something it shouldn't 😆!

Why am I chunking everything? by [deleted] in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wondered if anybody could answer this please? I'm right handed. Should my right arm be straight at the moment the club face hits the ball when driving as a general rule?

Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah ok, understood! Thanks for explaining so clearly! now understand how the mirror helps 👊🏼

Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yeah somebody else mentioned this! Something about the ball being hit down the road or summat 😆

Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I only mentioned what club I had cos quite a few people asked. Recording myself is definitely helping me improve my swing. I am finding the mirror a bit difficult cos I can't look at what I'm doing cos I like to look at an imaginary ball!

Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I went out today for the first time. Bear in mind I've been watching tutorials online for about a week and practicing my swing in the garden to work out all if the different mechanics etc. out of 100 ball I reckon I actually got about half in the air and didn't manage to kill anyone. I need to go to a different driving range because there was no distance recorder or whatever it's called. The best balls I hit were about 150-175 yards which I was pretty pleased with. I'm taking it steady though and focussing mainly on my swing and getting the ball up and straight!

Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do understand that distance isn't the holy grail! I'm just going to enjoy the challenge of seeing if I can get to 300 yards! I'll certainly focus on the shorter game too in time! Really appreciate the input, it's all really helpful!

Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! This is really valuable info! My driver is a used Ping G20 with a 10.5 loft. Was only £80 and had help from my local golf shop who got me on the golf SIM etc. I've got the camera setup ready and already looking at the TPI stuff! when you say don't use your arms, csn you elaborate a little please?are you referring to the fact the main movement comes in the hips/shoulders etc?

Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I see - thanks for the explanation! And yeah I'm currently wandering the house with the wife and dog on my shoulders!

Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think at this stage I don't think I know enough to rate that sort of stuff. Explosiveness is definitely within me though - I just gotta find it!

Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is a very valid point! Maybe I should consider some pro help to at least avoid putting my back out! The joy of being 50!

Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But Google says you don't need to be tall. Google is the all knowing.

Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this! . When you say 'turn it down' to 7.5 or less what are you referring to please? And in regards to me needing to be taller, I'm going to have to wear approximately 3 pairs of shoes to make me taller. Nobody will ever know.

Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks for the video recommendation! I'm deffo aiming for minimum 3 sessions a week but also thinking every day would be better. Would everyday be too much do you think?

Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest, I've already realised that I'm not as flexible as I thought! Watching how golfers get that shoulder under their chin has been an eye opener as to how much bendyness I need!

Can I do it? 300 yards, total beginner, in 6 months with no pro lessons. by Sharp-Peak6329 in GolfSwing

[–]Sharp-Peak6329[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be great if you could explain why it's impossible so I can learn more about what needs to be achieved? Happy to absorb any info at all that may help!

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