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Greetings All!

Hope all had enjoyable holiday weekend! We are blessed to live in the greatest country in the world despite what some may say and think. (one only needs to go abroad to some less "free" nations to see this,I have). Okay holiday rant done!

@Tom Saguto like the simple move golf tip today. Can't hear it enough. There are certain things we must practice routinely (at least for me) to ingrain and keep muscle memory. (2:8 drill is part of my regular warm up)

I have experimented with different takeaways and this is now doubt the one. Even with my unique problem of my arm popping up on the downswing(shoulder caused), I realised I HAVE to have that takeaway low and behind to get consistent contact. If I don't, will pop up and end up with Atlanta Tomahawk Chop (don't care that might be unwoke!).

So just sharing that for some of us and maybe all have unique things in our swings to deal with.

What really hit home in this tip shared today was Hogan's backswing. Really need to remember that image of his 3/4 takeback. I notice in home range and on course those are the most consistent and KFC shots. And really don't lose distance if any. And on top of that doesn't do any good to get more distance with a bigger takeaway and less KFC hits and spray ball all over the place.

Noticed that big time on home range yesterday! (Note to self: anything under 7 iron not good for indoor range!DUH).

So going out this morning to tuneup course! Going to really focus on takeaway and not overswinging.

Will keep you informed, hope everyone is staying on their path and having fun!

Blessings

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4 Comments

Tom Saguto

Jul 05, 2022

You don't need a big backswing to hit the ball a long way, @Steven. In addition to Mr. Hogan, consider modern-day bombers like Rahm, Finau, and Varner.

Steven

Jul 05, 2022

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This is true, had an enjoyable practice round on tight tough greens.

Mission accomplished in my book today. Settled down and got more consistent. To all following, patience is a big key to the journey we are on. This is not an instant gratification game as in all changes will be instant and perfect. I find with perseverance and patience it is coming.

Side note:

Really like my new Ping G 425's fitted for me.

Lob Wedge is making me crazy compared to old G25 though.

Really on the money 40 yds and in. My old one was 60 yds max on full swing. This new one 45+ and have trouble controlling distance, especially in 50 yd range , crazy. Actually went with Utility wedge at end of round and seemed to have better control in the lower 50 yd range even though is partial swing. Crazy?

In any event guess with what feels right and have better control with and stick with lob for 40yds in and greenside bunkers.

Just FYI

Tom Saguto

Jul 05, 2022

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I say test out the various tools in your box during practice sessions/rounds, and then go with what works when it counts. If it's a UW instead of a LW from that range, then ride that horse with confidence.

David

Jul 05, 2022

Good morning @Steven. Awesome to hear from you and all the successes you are having in life and this game we call golf! Keep it KFC and in the short grass! Be Blessed!