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Originally Posted by CantPuttICant Just new to the site but I have someone can help and clear some problems/queries up.
I'm 17 and have been playing golf for just over a year now. I'm playing off 23 officially but I rarely play competitions due to other responsibilities so I am known as the 'Junior Bandit'. I have worked hard on my swing and can hit my 6 iron to lob wedge as well as single figure handicappers but I am having trouble with my long game.
My first problem is with my driver. It's only the club I slice. When I go for it, I hit it a good distance but half the time it tails off into trees or deep rough. When I go for it easier it goes straight but it goes quite low. I use a regular shaft and lower handicapper say I should change to a stiff shift due to my swing speed. I'm unsure and I don't know if this causes me any problems. I hope someone has any ideas regarding my driver, would be greatly appreciated. |
What is your swing speed, and what shaft are you playing in your driver?
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Originally Posted by CantPuttICant My second problem is with my 3, 4 and 5 irons. It is mainly my 3 and 4 irons. I either hit it ok, it blocks out to the right and goes a medium to low trajectory, or I pull it to the left with the same trajectory. Where do you position the ball for your long irons? I play it about in from my left heel. One person told me that he tried to hit down with his long irons. Is this what should be done? |
Blocks are usually caused by not clearing your hips - you haven't rotated through enough, and are now left with no choice but to hit right.
Try moving the ball back one ball, and see if it doesn't help keep you from going right.
Yes, hit down with all your
irons. There should be divots when you're done.
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Originally Posted by CantPuttICant Thanks very much for any help.
Great site by the way. Great tips. Better than spending money on a golf instructor  ! |
Don't underestimate the value of a qualified instructor. I started playing this game without physical instruction (gleaning info from the web and magazines, etc).
I turned the corner with a few lessons from a CPGA pro.
In fact, I go this Tuesday for another tweak.
Here's to dropping long putts!