Hello everyone, This is my first post....to go right along with only my second bucket of balls at the range....so far so bad heh.
No really, a buddy of mine talked me into going to hit some balls with him, and now I am hooked (no pun intended...well maby sort of intended)
My handicap is about a 6pack.
Well, honestly I have never actualy played a round of golf yet. I want to at the very least understand the aspects of the swing, and be able to understand my limits before I head out (and pay the green fee)
My stratigy for now, is to continue hitting balls at the range, atleast 2 or 3 more times, and then get a lesson once I have looked at what my problems are. This is mostly due to the $50 that an hour lesson will run me.
I am a big boy...6'1" 295lb, you would think that hitting a golf ball a couple hunered yards would be no problem...right? Wrong
Anyway, I understand the stance, shifting weight on the feet during swing, grip (at least sort of), following thru, and thanks to Greg Willis
http://members.cox.net/gregjwillis/LESSON1.htm I understand a bit more about how the hips come into play and cupping, altho I have yet to try this.
Here is a bit of a question tho. I know I have a HUGE curve to the right when I hit the ball. Most times the ball will travel about 10-15 yards straight and then arcs right....strongly. Is this a slice? If so, why does it not begin as soon as the ball is hit?
I have now pulled my hands togaither a bit (take my normal grip and then twist both hands towards the top), and on the last few balls hit they went straight with just a bit of a slow curve but not very far (might help if I knew how far apart the flags are on a driving range...)
I do not know when I will be able to aford a Lesson (WHAT! a POOR boy playing this game!
) So I hope to get as much help as I can. I feel comfortable adjusting my swing/stance/whatever, but I dont think I know what all else plays into the swing.
How close am I supose to stand to the ball? I have seen photos of people driving while standing 3 or 4 feet away...and others standing close.
If anyone has a Newb swing checklist heh, please let me know.
Thank you,