Trish the Dragon,

Great forum name and I like the Icon!!! Pace of play is always an issue. The pace is ussually a little slower in the summer. People feel in a rush to play 18 in the afternoon. A morning time is sometimes better this time of year. I agree taking a bit more time to hit a quality shot. Work on a preshot routine from the start, it will serve you well.

The ball watcher with a mixed group should be all the men tee off first and walk to the ladies tee as a group and more sets of eyes can watch your shot, then take off. You are right, it will take some pressure off and your chin up and eyes in front of you, not on the ball, throws the shoulders out of alignment.

Best advise I can give a new player work with your swing in a full length mirror. Eighty some percent of what we learn comes through the eyes. You said you are a hands on player. See it, feel it and trust it. When I teach my students I bring a large, inexpensive mirror with the edge covered with PVC and foam to the range. I want them to understand by seeing what I am teaching them so they can repeat the same thing at home.

Enjoyed the posts from you and Travis. Hang in there starting is frusterating but later rewarding. I play early morning with some senior as old as 87. Some have great swings but they love to play. It is a game for life!!!

GolfBald

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