Author Topic: Any golf players on getbig? So hard to learn ggrrr (Read 9855 times)

Marty Champions · « **Reply #50 on:** August 25, 2018, 11:36:40 PM »

the majority of getbiggers swing both ways

Ted SuperSet · « **Reply #51 on:** August 26, 2018, 12:31:19 AM »

Quote from: tres_taco_combo on August 25, 2018, 11:48:46 AM

i dont know to make gifs

my swing is my baby - like my posing

look at those angles

that takeaway and that follow through - my god - and that driver is from the late 1990s

golf and bbing share many similarities

Swing of a champ!

Primemuscle · « **Reply #52 on:** August 26, 2018, 02:01:21 AM »

Quote from: Marty Champions on August 25, 2018, 11:36:40 PM

the majority of getbiggers swing both ways

There's that and the fact that I have ADHD and OCD which are a definite golf handicaps.

tres_taco_combo · « **Reply #53 on:** August 26, 2018, 10:05:35 AM »

Quote from: Ted SuperSet on August 25, 2018, 11:28:51 PM

Could you have made it as a pro if you continued to golf?
Would love to see you golf in a shiny thong brosph.

assuming i continued on full golf retard mode (didnt go to a university, worked at a course, lived with other golfers played in tourneys every week and continued golf 24/7 for years) i eventually think i would have been on some semi pro tour (nike tour back in the day or Canadian tour etc) and few small events. you can have a long career as a golfer - just dont get married

also golf life is critical to making it. dont try to have a 9-5 and be a golfer. good luck. working at a course gets you free golf, free range time and you are surrounded by it 24-7. ecosystem

its a grind and the more you do it, the better you get. most golfers just give it up after a while. i decided and i am glad i attended a 4 year university vs continued the golf life

i am a big believer in different chapters in your life is what life interesting. golf was my life for about 6-7 years (100% golf came first) glad i i did it and glad i had success and glad it was part of my life vs my whole life.

i live in the golf capital of the US (scottsdale AZ) and used to play with my father 2x a year now his health is failing so i really dont play much at all

deadz · « **Reply #54 on:** August 26, 2018, 04:25:50 PM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on August 26, 2018, 02:01:21 AM

There's that and the fact that I have ADHD and OCD which are a definite golf handicaps.

Just have another Scotch, Cockgobbler.

Taffin · « **Reply #55 on:** August 29, 2018, 07:52:18 AM »

Quote from: tres_taco_combo on August 25, 2018, 11:48:46 AM

i dont know to make gifs

my swing is my baby - like my posing

look at those angles

that takeaway and that follow through - my god - and that driver is from the late 1990s

golf and bbing share many similarities - head game

Primemuscle · « **Reply #56 on:** August 29, 2018, 04:32:52 PM »

Quote from: deadz on August 26, 2018, 04:25:50 PM

Just have another Scotch, Cockgobbler.

Gave up scotch.

SF1900 · « **Reply #57 on:** August 29, 2018, 05:56:56 PM »

A good tutorial on how to improve your swing.

WalterWhite · « **Reply #58 on:** August 29, 2018, 06:48:36 PM »

Golf.

Taffin · « **Reply #59 on:** August 30, 2018, 02:59:04 AM »

Quote from: Marty Champions on August 25, 2018, 11:36:40 PM

the majority of getbiggers swing both ways

Quote from: Primemuscle on August 26, 2018, 02:01:21 AM

There's that and the fact that I have ADHD and OCD which are a definite golf handicaps.

Quote from: deadz on August 26, 2018, 04:25:50 PM

Just have another Scotch, Cockgobbler.

Quote from: Primemuscle on August 29, 2018, 04:32:52 PM

Gave up scotch.

Ted SuperSet · « **Reply #60 on:** August 30, 2018, 01:42:09 PM »

Update:

Tonight I had a lesson (30 minutes) and did some practice afterwards (30 minutes).
During the lesson (basic swing 101) I made some improvements by making sure my left shoulder was kept a bit higher compared to my right shoulder. I also managed to rotate a bit more instead of keeping my hips in one place. I had my hopes up!

But after the lesson I practiced some more and all improvements when down the drain at once. I did not manage to make one good swing. I ended up frustrated I could not emulate the improvement. Next time take a 30 minutes brake between lesson and practice?

Kill me now!!

IroNat · « **Reply #61 on:** August 30, 2018, 05:46:03 PM »

Quote from: Ted SuperSet on August 30, 2018, 01:42:09 PM

Update:

Tonight I had a lesson (30 minutes) and did some practice afterwards (30 minutes).
During the lesson (basic swing 101) I made some improvements by making sure my left shoulder was kept a bit higher compared to my right shoulder. I also managed to rotate a bit more instead of keeping my hips in one place. I had my hopes up!

But after the lesson I practiced some more and all improvements when down the drain at once. I did not manage to make one good swing. I ended up frustrated I could not emulate the improvement. Next time take a 30 minutes brake between lesson and practice?

Kill me now!!

Thinking about mechanics is not the way to go in my opinion.

Grip...stance...visualiz e...trust.

TheShape. · « **Reply #62 on:** August 30, 2018, 07:12:23 PM »

Quote from: Ted SuperSet on August 30, 2018, 01:42:09 PM

Update:

Tonight I had a lesson (30 minutes) and did some practice afterwards (30 minutes).
During the lesson (basic swing 101) I made some improvements by making sure my left shoulder was kept a bit higher compared to my right shoulder. I also managed to rotate a bit more instead of keeping my hips in one place. I had my hopes up!

But after the lesson I practiced some more and all improvements when down the drain at once. I did not manage to make one good swing. I ended up frustrated I could not emulate the improvement. Next time take a 30 minutes brake between lesson and practice?

Kill me now!!

I played great Tuesday, did lousy today. I firmly believe I need a week in between games.

tres_taco_combo · « **Reply #63 on:** August 30, 2018, 10:24:20 PM »

Quote from: IroNat on August 30, 2018, 05:46:03 PM

Thinking about mechanics is not the way to go in my opinion.

Grip...stance...visualiz e...trust.

for real
add in the following
slow tempo, head down, -

IroNat · « **Reply #64 on:** August 31, 2018, 03:46:26 AM »

Quote from: tres_taco_combo on August 30, 2018, 10:24:20 PM

for real
add in the following
slow tempo, head down, -

...left arm straight...knees bent...grip not too tight...grip not too loose...weight on balls of feet...weight on heels...swing hard...swing easy...turn in a barrel...don't sway...etc.

Ted SuperSet · « **Reply #65 on:** August 31, 2018, 05:06:15 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on August 30, 2018, 05:46:03 PM

Thinking about mechanics is not the way to go in my opinion.

Grip...stance...visualiz e...trust.

I know you advised this before.
Very difficult to stop overthinking the mechanics.
I will focus on that mentality more. Thanx.

Ted SuperSet · « **Reply #66 on:** August 31, 2018, 05:07:14 AM »

Quote from: TheShape. on August 30, 2018, 07:12:23 PM

I played great Tuesday, did lousy today. I firmly believe I need a week in between games.

How much time between practise sessions?

IroNat · « **Reply #67 on:** August 31, 2018, 07:06:06 AM »

Quote from: Ted SuperSet on August 31, 2018, 05:07:14 AM

How much time between practise sessions?

Practice if you want to.

Don't overthink it.

Have fun. Don't turn it into work.

Practice the short game as much as possible. Chipping, pitching, putting. That's where you will shave the most strokes off your game. Want to break 100 or 90? The short game is what will get you there.

Just keep the ball reasonably in play off the tee and to the green and then chip, pitch and putt. Unless you are a fanatic, spending hours on your long game, you will likely hit many off target shots. So you must have a good short game. Even the PGA pros mishit shots all the time.

What I used to do to practice chipping is take my wedge and putter and one ball, toss it down off the green and chip it to the hole. Putt it into the hole. Toss it in a different spot, repeat. Great for developing your touch around the green. Hopefully you have someplace to do this. Not all places allow this.

Obviously have a consistent chipping technique. Get proficient with your pitching wedge. Master the wedge and putter.

dan18 · « **Reply #68 on:** August 31, 2018, 11:33:45 AM »

See the ball danny be be the ball shanaananannn

FREAKgeek · « **Reply #69 on:** September 02, 2018, 04:29:30 AM »

Keep your head down and don't try to kill the ball. Half the time it's that.

jaejonna · « **Reply #70 on:** September 02, 2018, 11:50:03 AM »

I assume that the majority of people who post on getbig belong to at lease a couple of country clubs, no?

FREAKgeek · « **Reply #71 on:** September 02, 2018, 05:59:38 PM »

Quote from: jaejonna on September 02, 2018, 11:50:03 AM

I assume that the majority of people who post on getbig belong to at lease a couple of country clubs, no?

I golf caddied for 20 years for supplemental income. If you know golf and establish yourself at a CC it's a great side job.

FREAKgeek · « **Reply #72 on:** September 02, 2018, 06:05:01 PM »

Has John grown udders ?

CalvinH · « **Reply #73 on:** September 08, 2018, 08:19:23 AM »

Love it,can't play enough!

OLKE_TEXAS · « **Reply #74 on:** February 10, 2020, 02:05:03 PM »

Quote from: Ted SuperSet on August 31, 2018, 05:06:15 AM

I know you advised this before.
Very difficult to stop overthinking the mechanics.
I will focus on that mentality more. Thanx.

Update: In the end I did not make it. I practiced and I practiced but no improvements whatsoever. Very embarrassing to say the least. I had a total meltdown and I now refuse to touch a golfclub ever again in my life.