Hello jman, hope you don't mind me saying I haven't been to a pro but since no one else has replied here thought I would. I got that "feel" half way through a round about two weeks ago and started hitting the ball really well (for me). Still having some problems off the tee but for a while even my driver was better. Now am trying some new things I've picked up here and am starting to wonder if I'm am loosing "the feel".

I think there is a lot to be said for the natural feeling in a swing that no pro can teach. I understand bad habits can be picked up in that process but I am trying to stay as orthodox in my overall form as possible by reading, talking and observing others. I have seen (as I'm sure all here have) some pretty crazy looking swings that nevertheless get pretty good results. I want to accomplish good result with a good looking, well designed swing.

Having said all that, I am still keeping the possibility of a pro in the back of mind for future instruction. My concern is that even a pro can screw you up if you don't get a good one. So I am still pondering while working on my game through observation, a lot of playing and reading. Scored my lowest round (broke 100) last Sunday mainly due to some great putts and chipping. Gotta get my driver working again.

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I would suggest that any golfer who says they've never thrown a club is either a liar or a poser. To all of you "gentlemen golfers" out there, respectively..
Jim