Waldringfield GC: December 2009

So much to report but I'll leave my musings for tomorrow and just focus on today's round. This was my first venture out onto a full 18 hole course and to say I was nervous to start with would be an understatement. To be on the safe side I started off with a 6 iron on the opening 203 yard par 3. 30 yards short and off to the left. Cue woeful chips and three putts, not the greatest start.

Home, home on the range!

Back on the range today and things coming back together again. Still not sure what in the name of Chuck Dickens happened on Boxing Day but the swing was behaving itself today (well for the most part). I have slowed my backswing down slightly for the longer irons and started to build some consistency, though they are still devilishly difficult to hit.

Putting and chipping practice tomorrow and then my first venture out onto an 18 hole course on Wednesday. If you play at Waldringfield GC in Ipswich, keep an eye out for me. Hopefully, I'll be smiling...

...no idea?

The snow has finally gone and so, feeling full of excitement I headed out with a couple of friends yesterday. Now I wanted to just hit the range but due to the snow they were itching for a walk round the par 3. I hit 30 balls to warm up and there were the obligatory handful of thinned but I'd say 80% of the shots went long, straight and true. Warmed up with the three clubs I use the most the PW, SW and 6 iron and then stroked a few putts.

All the gear...

I've been very fortunate on the gear front so far. A hefty contribution into the golf kitty from my family for my 30th, lessons from my other half and
a little bit of compensation have all meant that I've been able to get my clubs, bag, waterproofs and clothing before Xmas.

The big thaw...?

Well that's what I'm waiting for and I'm growing so impatient that I've been tempted to use household appliances out to speed up the process. Similarly to Bogey my entire Christmas golfing schedule has been utterly ruined by the white stuff. To make matters worse both local driving ranges have run out of balls and can't collect any because of the weather. Wooden floors are impacting on the putting practice. I can only hope that along with my Yes! V-Easy Santa brings me a putting practice mat.

Merry Christmas one and all and I look forward to sharing plenty of news post Xmas. Now where did the missus leave her hairdryer...

Golf Swing: Dec 09

So here it is four months in. I had developed a nasty hook and following my last lesson adjusted my grip. However, though things are much better I'm now losing distance and have developed a weak fade.



Big thanks to Bob McArthur who has suggested I keep my left foot still throughout the swing and pointed out I have over compensated with my grip and now have a weak left hand. Making an adjustment to ensure the v on the left hand points to my right ear.

I'll be posting another swing vid in two months time...

Comments:

Tony
Quite a nice swing for a 28hp.One of the reasons you have a slight fade is due to your set up.your feet are aligned but your left shoulder points to the left,this means you are slightly cutting across the line of the ball causing side spin.try getting your shoulder pointing in the same direction as your feet and your fade should dissapear

Tiger
Thanks Tony, when the blinking snow clears so the range can collect all the balls I’ll be heading back out to work on it. Bogey mate I wouldn’t worry. It could be as smooth as silk but if the ball doesn’t go in a straight line you’re screwed .

Prudent Magpie

One of the interesting things for me to note over the coming months will be whether I made a mistake in getting fit for clubs so early, and whether, like Bogey, I should have started with a beginners set.