i used the 3 skills and nailed it!

[slater170]

Re: i used the 3 skills and nailed it!

Your and Slats posts reminded me of some stats I saw the other day which go some way to explaining why improved "ball striking" a la 3Skills will not necessarily improve your scores and reduce your handicap.

PGATOUR.com - 2007 PGA TOUR Ball Striking

The PGA rates tour players against a stat called Ball-Striking which is a combination of Greens in Regulation, Driving Distance and Accuracy. On this the top four are (with seasons earnings rankings in brackets), Cameron Beckman (112), John Senden (39), Mathew Goggin (103), and Charles Warren (91) - I must admit that not following the US Tour closely my reaction was "Who?"

Tiger comes in well behind the leaders in a sad 19th place - he is however ranked 3rd in the world when it comes to par save up & downs from 30 yards or less.

I should explain that I'm not anti 3Skills at all; In fact I can see the book from where I'm sitting typing this, I'm trying to use the concepts and my ball striking has also improved over the last month or two - though not my score. If you take my round on Sunday I think I could have taken 10 shots off without improving ball striking at all.

Not sure what all that proves except perhaps to remind us that there are a number of elements to scoring well in this game and 3Skills primarily deals with one - and to be fair only claims to deal with one.

i agree wholeheartedly
its no use use practicing 3skills if your course managemant sucks!
more and more this year i have taken my medicine rather than try and hit the 'hollywood' shot and it really pays off.

[bdbl]

Re: i used the 3 skills and nailed it!

Don't worry about it Slats - I bought the book and have been hitting it better than ever for the past two months - the end result? - I am now a 13 handicapper instead of a 14!!!

Your and Slats posts reminded me of some stats I saw the other day which go some way to explaining why improved "ball striking" a la 3Skills will not necessarily improve your scores and reduce your handicap.

PGATOUR.com - 2007 PGA TOUR Ball Striking

The PGA rates tour players against a stat called Ball-Striking which is a combination of Greens in Regulation, Driving Distance and Accuracy. On this the top four are (with seasons earnings rankings in brackets), Cameron Beckman (112), John Senden (39), Mathew Goggin (103), and Charles Warren (91) - I must admit that not following the US Tour closely my reaction was "Who?"

Tiger comes in well behind the leaders in a sad 19th place - he is however ranked 3rd in the world when it comes to par save up & downs from 30 yards or less.

I should explain that I'm not anti 3Skills at all; In fact I can see the book from where I'm sitting typing this, I'm trying to use the concepts and my ball striking has also improved over the last month or two - though not my score. If you take my round on Sunday I think I could have taken 10 shots off without improving ball striking at all.

Not sure what all that proves except perhaps to remind us that there are a number of elements to scoring well in this game and 3Skills primarily deals with one - and to be fair only claims to deal with one.

[miffin]

Re: i used the 3 skills and nailed it!

Done it again today. Played to my silly handicap! Hope I can do it Sunday in the Winter Comp. Who was it told me about Lee Trevino. In order to keep my left hand in position on the grip in the backswing, I have to virtually let go with my right hand on the backswing. Trouble is, I do not always tighten it back up at the right time. Is there any more info on this Lee Trevino trate anywhere please?
Brian

[slater170]

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Just wanted to say how much I got out of the lesson I had with Kevin McDonald down at Hersham Village GC. A book is one thing - it is great and does help to explain what you need to focus on... (the friends I've showed it too so far are hooked too! getting them signed copies for xmas...) But the lesson really helped clear things up. Kevin, thank you for the lesson and your patience with all the questions I had! I wish your club was nearer to home, but I will definitely be going to you for lessons in future!
Teddy G
PS. My mates are well jealous, they say my swing's really pretty good now, and I'm not even thinking about it!

nice going teddyG
if you are patient and stick with it 3skills has to work for you!

[TeddyG]

Re: i used the 3 skills and nailed it!

Just wanted to say how much I got out of the lesson I had with Kevin McDonald down at Hersham Village GC. A book is one thing - it is great and does help to explain what you need to focus on... (the friends I've showed it too so far are hooked too! getting them signed copies for xmas...) But the lesson really helped clear things up. Kevin, thank you for the lesson and your patience with all the questions I had! I wish your club was nearer to home, but I will definitely be going to you for lessons in future!
Teddy G
PS. My mates are well jealous, they say my swing's really pretty good now, and I'm not even thinking about it!

[miffin]

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It's has had a different effect on me. I had years out of golf. But, as I had a played before they gave me a 20 handicap. Well, quite honestly I could not even play to max, that is 28! Since the 3sk, I have played to 20 three times. I am still not consistent but getting more so.
Brian

[JohnP]

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Don't worry about it Slats - I bought the book and have been hitting it better than ever for the past two months - the end result? - I am now a 13 handicapper instead of a 14!!!

It doesn't matter about about how well you are hitting it if you are still making tha same old stupid mistakes round the course like me!!

I'm sticking with it though, summer is just around the corner!!

[Ian Hancock]

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DOHHHHH

I didn't mean the clocks mate, typing instead of thinking.

Still soon be Christmas.

and I'm having a new car on Friday too.

Ian.

[BrianW]

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Naaaa, starts getting light again from December 21st........

Thats right Ian, not when the clocks change though

[Ian Hancock]

Re: i used the 3 skills and nailed it!

Naaaa, starts getting light again from December 21st........

[BrianW]

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Well thought out........!!!

I have been kicking myself for months now......................

We had the GTO day late August..................

One week to stew on the concept.

Two weeks for the book to arrive, having thought about it a little more.

Now nearly October I start hard 3SKs training.......

OK about a week and I'm getting into it big-time.

Took me another three weeks to get all other thoughts out of my head and focuse on the ball (for a change)

Now I'm hitting it better than ever before (at the range........................the course is closed)

Can't wait for next season.............................when do the clocks change again 21st........ohhhh not long now.


Thanks

Ian.

21st March Ian

[Ian Hancock]

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32 pages

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since you first "nailed it" and you're off 21 instead of 22

Some advert for 3 Skills you are mate




Sorry just couldn't resist it.,

Well thought out........!!!

I have been kicking myself for months now......................

We had the GTO day late August..................

One week to stew on the concept.

Two weeks for the book to arrive, having thought about it a little more.

Now nearly October I start hard 3SKs training.......

OK about a week and I'm getting into it big-time.

Took me another three weeks to get all other thoughts out of my head and focuse on the ball (for a change)

Now I'm hitting it better than ever before (at the range........................the course is closed)

Can't wait for next season.............................when do the clocks change again 21st........ohhhh not long now.


Thanks

Ian.

[slater170]

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Luxury! I remember playing in the Great Storm when I had to hit a driver, 3 wood off the deck, 3 iron and a 7 iron stinger to the green on a par 3.
I had to get up an hour before I went to bed, drink a pint of battery acid, walk 15 miles to the course in bare feet. You young un's don't know you are born

very pythonesque brian

[BrianW]

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if we had the weather oop north like you southern jessies enjoy maybe it would have come down more due to better playing conditions

Luxury! I remember playing in the Great Storm when I had to hit a driver, 3 wood off the deck, 3 iron and a 7 iron stinger to the green on a par 3.
I had to get up an hour before I went to bed, drink a pint of battery acid, walk 15 miles to the course in bare feet. You young un's don't know you are born

[bill reed]

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hi slater
i know what you mean with the weather, i play 9 hole's today and it was -2 degrees with the wind chill factor and it did feel like winter for the first time this year. we have the east wind rolling across the north sea and you do feel it in your hands and the sting when you hit the ball when it this cold.
shot 44 for the 9 holes and i was pleased with that.
cheers
bill