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Saguto golfers who play solo (a lot)...what are your thoughts? Pros and cons? Do you play better or worse?

I play solo probably 80% of the time due to my work schedule allows me to as most of my golf partners are working or what not. I tend to play better (Yes, I do keep an honest score. Why cheat yourself? It doesn't do you any good, right?). Occasionally, I end up straggling with other golfers which is nice because I consider it networking for playing golf with others in the future.

Playing solo allows me to analyze my game better. Taking notes on my score card to assist me with game issues later.

Sometimes, I tend to get too excited or nervous playing with others where I would rush my set up or my whole training goes out the window. That is one part of the mental game I sometimes struggle with.

Some golf courses seem to frown or not be so friendly with solo players, especially if they don't set tee times for solo golfers. Why is that?

Nonetheless, I had started a discussion awhile back asking where are all the Saguto golfers are from because you never know, we may get a chance to hook up and play a round of Saguto Golf.

What are YOUR thoughts?

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10 Comments

johnpfistnerjr

Jun 02, 2021

I forgot to mention...I straggled with these older fellows the other day and they play a golf game called RABBIT. Yes, it's for money. I lipped out a birdie putt where I would came home with a little bit of cash. Needless to say, no one held onto the RABBIT and won money at the end of the round and I didn't lose any either. If I did win, they'd think I was hustling them. 😆 RABBIT is a fun golf game. Maybe I should post what it is?

Tom Saguto

Jun 02, 2021

BTW, @johnpfistnerjr, I just saw your post on the YT channel. Fantastic round today!! Very well done!!!

johnpfistnerjr

Jun 03, 2021

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@Tom Saguto I did review the Power+Distance lesson. I will review them again. I understand the skateboard drill, too. Watch the trail leg of a hockey player shooting a slapshot. That's what baffles me...I can execute a slapshot but when it comes to a stationary ball resting on solid ground (SMH-maybe I should play golf on ice?).

I do plan on sending you a vid of my swing soon. If I can just stay solid off the tee. It could be the key component of breaking 80's. It is the woods I struggle with. The common denominator for woods is ball position more forward. (Same swing. Different set up) Hmmmmm🤔

I know there is plenty of material in the online course. I do watch your YT vidtips in the hope for something to 'click' for whatever aspect of my game. I had marked the premiering YT video on Driver.

NOTE: Sometimes, I suffer from 'delayed intelligence'. Best described as when you hear a joke for the first time and don't get the punchline until hours later. "Oh, I get it!"

Thanks again, Tom. 👍⛳🏌️‍♂️

johnpfistnerjr

Jun 03, 2021

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@Tom Saguto Just working with the driver in front of the mirror. I'd caught myself with level shoulders on the backswing. No tilt. I replayed a video you have discussing the side of the backswing with shoulder tilt forms a straight line on the trail side and not on the lead side. Not saying this is the complete solution but it's a start. I need to take it to the course. Plus, I found a YT vid you did awhile back for driver swing speed drill of a half back swing and pushing off the lead leg. As soon as I am able to, I will submit a swing vid for analysis. I'm sure there is something prior, possibly in set up, causing me to level out my shoulders. Questions/2nd guessing arise as follows (Driver): is my clubhead too open (Pushes with no draw break) or closed (Slice/duck hooks/Sky jacked), shaft lean (too much, too little), stance too narrow or too wide, etc. The Mental part is hitting the club into the ground. I had hit 250-260+ yards before. As of late, I'd been struggling to reach 200. I can ALMOST hit my 5 iron that distance (170-180). Just doesn't make sense unless something changed or inadvertently changed in my driver swing. I managed to keep the ball on the fairway. Just not far off the box.

Tom Saguto

Jun 03, 2021

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@johnpfistnerjr Yeah - something is amiss there with the big dog. We need to get you back up to that previous distance and probably beyond.

danny

Jun 02, 2021

John,

I play on my own usually once or twice a week for 9. I find I sometimes rush myself. Not really sure why... I have mixed results. sometimes I do better, sometimes not. I do like playing on my own but, I like playing with other golfers. Whether its with friends or get hooked up with strangers at the course. Same thing, mixed results. I've definitely gotten WAY better about getting nervous or worked up. I try and not take any of it too seriously as its supposed to be fun. Sure I get frustrated at a fat shot or topping a dribbler but, I lightly hit the club on the ground a couple times, take another practice swing or 2 and move on. I used to get taken right out of entre rounds because of nerves. But the more I play the more I realize, a lot of people suck just as bad as I do! LOL

I think we already talked about where I am. Let me know when you visit Brigewater! It's only 30 minutes from here. We could find a convenient course.

I don't get to lay on the off hours too much, I'm one of those work day grinders...

Danny

Tom Saguto

Jun 02, 2021

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@danny and @johnpfistnerjr - I've been thinking for quite some time that it would be great for the two of you to get together for a round or two. I hope y'all can figure out a way to make it work sometime soon!

johnpfistnerjr

Jun 02, 2021

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@Tom Saguto @danny I'm sure we can make this happen! 👍⛳🏌️‍♂️