posted by kizer permanente

So who else hits a few balls perfectly after trying something new and thinks they’ve finally figured golf out. Only to go out the next time and be just as shitty as you always were? 

I started bending my knee on my drive on the range a few rounds ago after years of the “resistance swing” to try and get some more distance. I’ve hit 20/28 fairways so far. 

I’m eagerly awaiting my next round and hitting 2/14.

posted by Laley23

I started bending my knee on my drive on the range a few rounds ago after years of the “resistance swing” to try and get some more distance. I’ve hit 20/28 fairways so far. 

I’m eagerly awaiting my next round and hitting 2/14.

What do you mean by bending your knee? 

posted by kizer permanente

So who else hits a few balls perfectly after trying something new and thinks they’ve finally figured golf out. Only to go out the next time and be just as shitty as you always were? 

posted by kizer permanente

What do you mean by bending your knee? 

I’ve done a resistance swing my entire adult life. Keeping my lower body as still as possible while rotating just the waist/back. It creates problems physically if you play too often, but no amateur does. Positives is straighter and much more consistent, but less distance. Think Justin Rose (before he changed, Jason Day, etc.).

Bending the left knee allows for much more rotation in the backswing, more power, but less consistency. It’s a fuller swing because you aren’t forcing your body into resisting what is natural.

So this is Jason Day and a resistance swing

Vs someone like DJ

Golfing 9 at Hillcrest in Findlay tomorrow.

posted by Laley23

I’ve done a resistance swing my entire adult life. Keeping my lower body as still as possible while rotating just the waist/back. It creates problems physically if you play too often, but no amateur does. Positives is straighter and much more consistent, but less distance. Think Justin Rose (before he changed, Jason Day, etc.).

Bending the left knee allows for much more rotation in the backswing, more power, but less consistency. It’s a fuller swing because you aren’t forcing your body into resisting what is natural.

I only really concentrate on keeping my right knee as still as possible  I have a problem swaying backwards then hitting it fat.  When I keep my right knee still I don’t sway too often..

Playing tomorrow at noon, hopefully my swing changes work out on the course. 

Shot a 90 this morning, best round I’ve had this season. Drives were going long and straight, which almost never happens. Think I hit 11/14 fairways 

I’ll shoot a 101 next weekend. 

posted by SportsAndLady

Shot a 90 this morning, best round I’ve had this season. Drives were going long and straight, which almost never happens. Think I hit 11/14 fairways 

I’ll shoot a 101 next weekend. 

11/14 is good for any level of golfer 

posted by kizer permanente

I only really concentrate on keeping my right knee as still as possible  I have a problem swaying backwards then hitting it fat.  When I keep my right knee still I don’t sway too often..

Right knee should never really move. 

posted by Ironman92

11/14 is good for any level of golfer 

Yeah there were 2 dog legs at this course, put both those middle of the fairway with a 3-iron  

Then my driver was going straight like it’s never done before. Think there was only 1 hole that I was in the trees. The other 2 fairways I missed were in the rough but not in bad spots. 

Golf is fun when playing well. 

Heading to NE Ohio next weekend for the annual Quarry and then some trip. Playing The Quarry Friday and possibly 2 others on Saturday. Trying to decide on the 2 for Saturday, lots of options. 

posted by wildcats20

Heading to NE Ohio next weekend for the annual Quarry and then some trip. Playing The Quarry Friday and possibly 2 others on Saturday. Trying to decide on the 2 for Saturday, lots of options. 

I live in Green. On Raintree golf course actually. It’s not nearly as nice as it once was. City owns it now. Have you ever played it? 

posted by kizer permanente

I live in Green. On Raintree golf course actually. It’s not nearly as nice as it once was. City owns it now. Have you ever played it? 

Have not. 

posted by wildcats20

Have not. 

It’s still a nice layout obviously. Just not as green as it used to be. Worth a play. I also suggest Seven Hills in Hartville. Not too far from there.

posted by kizer permanente

It’s still a nice layout obviously. Just not as green as it used to be. Worth a play. I also suggest Seven Hills in Hartville. Not too far from there.

Played Seven Hills years ago. Nice course. I’ve played a lot of the courses in the area. 

posted by wildcats20

Played Seven Hills years ago. Nice course. I’ve played a lot of the courses in the area. 

In green alone both Raintree and Chenoweth are nice. Mayfair isn’t bad but it’s also not as nice as it used to be either.  

posted by SportsAndLady

Yeah there were 2 dog legs at this course, put both those middle of the fairway with a 3-iron  

Then my driver was going straight like it’s never done before. Think there was only 1 hole that I was in the trees. The other 2 fairways I missed were in the rough but not in bad spots. 

Golf is fun when playing well. 

Kudos for being able to hit a 3 iron and often a smart decision.

I USED to be able to hit a 1 iron....I guess I still can but it’s when I’m 40 yards from the green with a tree in my way and a nice hard pan surface most of the way to the green lol

posted by Ironman92

Kudos for being able to hit a 3 iron and often a smart decision.

I USED to be able to hit a 1 iron....I guess I still can but it’s when I’m 40 yards from the green with a tree in my way and a nice hard pan surface most of the way to the green lol

Never used a 2-iron before. Assuming it’s a good club to have off the tee when your driver just isn’t working for you? If so, that’s exactly what I need, because about half the time my driver is just terrible and it ruins my round  

Any recs on which 18 to play at Legends of Massillon?

posted by SportsAndLady

Never used a 2-iron before. Assuming it’s a good club to have off the tee when your driver just isn’t working for you? If so, that’s exactly what I need, because about half the time my driver is just terrible and it ruins my round  

I had a regular 2 iron and struggled with it. I then got a TaylorMade GAPR Lo 2 iron and crushed it. It was still a butter knife, but had a fatter bottom, so it was easier to hit. I only got rid of it because I didn’t really need it/didn’t use it that much. 

posted by wildcats20

Any recs on which 18 to play at Legends of Massillon?

South and East but I haven’t been there in years.

posted by SportsAndLady

Never used a 2-iron before. Assuming it’s a good club to have off the tee when your driver just isn’t working for you? If so, that’s exactly what I need, because about half the time my driver is just terrible and it ruins my round  

How far you typically hit the 3 iron? 220? 230? 2 iron will give you another 10-15 yards maybe if you hit it as well as you 3.

posted by Ironman92

How far you typically hit the 3 iron? 220? 230? 2 iron will give you another 10-15 yards maybe if you hit it as well as you 3.

Not that far, probably 210-215...im guessing I can Get a 2-iron off 220-225

Wildcat-I’ll look into that club. I’m not great at golf so I probably won’t spend too much on this club, but if I can get a decent deal I wouldn’t mind grabbing it. I would probably make good use of it with how poor I drive