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Minor setback.

Not a great day. 😣

But no reason to sound alarm.

Shot a 46 in league and just didn't keep score on back 9 non-league play.

Just tried to put 2 shots together to no avail really.

But mostly my biggest mistake was before round started today. Been hitting the at home range consistently for 45 minutes to an hour about 4 times a week in between play. Been feeling good!

HUGE mistake this morning, shower as usual hit the Blu Emu rub on shoulder and back and wrist(tough being old).😁 Then said "you know I'm feeling pretty good, best I have felt in a long time".

Since I have had the junk in my shoulder since 2003 and got back playing about 1 year and half after that always took from 800 to 1000 mg of ibuprofen before I played. NOPE not today , I'm feeling like superman! NOT a good decision. Not only did I stiffen up, but when that happens you start to swing and affect other parts of you body from compensating for stiffness and pain.

Now I am sore in about 5 different spots, UGH!

Was suppose to play 18 tomorrow at my favorite little honing course, CANCELED!

So, I guess 46 is not all that bad considering not playing better golf through chemistry!😋

Anyone want to take bets when I will go out and play without taking 1000 mg of ibuprofen again?

NEVER AGAIN.

Thanks listening to me beat myself up.

UPSIDES:

In the past an off day would have been 50+ and to have this today and still 46, I know it's because of the changes in game.

Driving today was the most accurate of the year! Figure that out? Think I was probably swinging way easier and didn't loose any distance. And probably because of teed up. No resistance from ground like irons, my belief anyway.

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17 Comments

GolfLivesMatter

Jun 17, 2022

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My old golf coaches said MANY times that they wish folks learned, then mastered the short game first, then move to the long game.

fish4197

Jun 17, 2022

Your are so right but I would like to at least keep the ball in bounds and playable to give the short game a chance.

Tom Saguto

Jun 17, 2022

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@Steven - The ability to self-diagnose and correct are indications that we are developing a working knowledge of our motion, feels, and tendencies. This is a key step towards taking ownership of our swing!

fish4197

Jun 19, 2022

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@Tom Saguto will do Tom. I have been using video to help me see what I am doing wrong. It's been helping. I can see that I am not turning, tilting and extending enough. Trying to figure out what I need to do physically to fix it. I do turn and Tilt my left shoulder but the right shoulder is a challenge.

Work in progress. Thx again.

Steven

Jun 19, 2022

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@Tom Saguto Absolutely about ownership of our swing. But for sure with those of us who been playing since they had wooden shafts!😮😁

Yes, I like everything I am learning and things to incorporate into my swing. But as you said, I have to make it work for my swing and make the proper adjustments for my situation.

Playing on a course I never played before Tuesday, should be good tune-up for Wednesday league and match play.

But did do some indoor work today, first thing was got back to 2:8 drill. Then found out with some tweaks and experimentation. Can't have a big tilt but definitely shoulder turn with take away. But biggest thing I found (and will see on the course and outdoor range warmup how it goes,) was I am more consistent KFC when go down the line a bit more on takeaway rather then coming behind the the line on takeaway. Crazy as it seems it seems to agree with bionic shoulder. So that will be focus on Tuesday's practice round, Those things I mentioned and playing smart Golf.(club choices and shot choices)

@GolfLivesMatter My short game is my saving grace, 2 chip ins this year already and starting to really get use to new putter. Bit heavier then old one but gives a nice feel and touch.

Happy fathers Day to all you dad's!🏌️

GolfLivesMatter

Jun 17, 2022

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Keep in mind that golf is not about hitting all good shots, it's about managing the misses. If you have NO idea where the ball is going, call it "slot machine golf" and have fun laughing at stupid shots. Then go and WORK LIKE HELL on your short game and ditch the driving range because in reality you will most likely have tons of short game shots due to missing greens...and oh by the way....WORK LIKE HELL on putting.

Patrick Anlauf

Jun 17, 2022

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@GolfLivesMatter I don’t think most Golfers realize how important the Short Game really is. Every game I have played involved a majority of chips, pitches, or putting. Dave Pelz, Short Game Guru and Scientist, who measured every shot, every situation, says, master the Short Game, buddy. To neglect or spend minimum time in this arena, will cause much angst.

David

Jun 17, 2022

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@Patrick Anlauf You are so right! Drive for show and putt for dough!

Tom Saguto

Jun 17, 2022

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@Patrick Anlauf - You're preaching to the choir when speaking to @GolfLivesMatter about the importance of the short game. His forum posts in this regard are book-worthy... 😆

You're absolutely correct, of course. The quickest way to save and shave strokes is through proficiency around the greens.

Patrick Anlauf

Jun 16, 2022

@Steven @fish4197 I have a long-standing tradition for bad play for the day. For example, last week when not playing well, but hitting very crispy shots, shot a 49 on 9 holes. From that point forward I turned the Round into a "Practice Round," with no scores and just took a care-free attitude. I had not played for months, so a Practice Round made me feel better and I enjoyed some company with a friend and fresh air.

Steven

Jun 16, 2022

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Which is why I did not track score on back 9.

Soon to be 65, I know what it takes with years of sports inflected wear and tear on my body. Especially from younger hockey days.

Got to say, this Academy & forum have helped, and I am swinging more than I have in a lot of years. Use to take the IB before and during. Going to go back to old remedy on round days.

1000mg 3 hours before and 500mg at turn. That was the formula that keep me loose and pain free for most part, along with my daily supplements.

I really Do appreciate all the comments and encouragement!

I do love competing and do love the game no matter how the round is going. Just harder when pain and soreness is involved.

So needles to say, will stick to routine that keep me playing pain free for most part. Kind of let the youngster from years ago rear it's macho head!🙄😜

Will get out to my practice course next Tuesday, day before league and keep practice schedule this week.

And ready for a rebound as also have a Senior Match Play bracket this Wednesday also!

Believe I will be giving 1 or 2 strokes, a win here and I am in the semifinals!

GOTTA LOVE THIS FORUM!!!!!!!!

THANKS ALL AGAIN!!!!!!!

GolfLivesMatter

Jun 16, 2022

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@Patrick Anlauf Some of my best rounds were when I didn't keep score (someone else did) and my mindset was "this is a practice day".

GolfLivesMatter

Jun 16, 2022

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It's a GAME...have fun!!! LOL. We say "play golf" not "work golf". Just go out and have fun because no matter the skill level of guys I play with, a guy who hits a 180 yard drive down the middle is STILL a GREAT SHOT.

Remove expectations and have fun. Laugh at stupid shots.

Steven

Jun 16, 2022

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@GolfLivesMatter oh outside the occasional grimace....I had a blast today.....swinging the club and good playing partners. That's why scorecard went out the window on back 9. Sunshine and green grass.

Although am feeling young memories right now. Like when I was in my 20s and feeling sore after hard hitting hockey game. Funny golf would invoke that memory!😋🤣

fish4197

Jun 16, 2022

A 46 league play for me would have been an excellent day for me. I posted a 56 in my league this week. 2 strokes better than last week. Had a really bad 6 hole. Not sure what happened. Started out good then fell apart. I just stated to hit the ground before the ball. The problem may be between the ears. Good luck on the next round.