inconstistency

[bigbertha_04]

I have been playing golf off and on for about 8 years but only really started takng it seriouslly about two months ago and I am now consitentlly scoring 83-86. I hit a draw off the tee, usually fairly controlled, I normally have solid ball striking with my iorns and hit most greens in reg., my putting is getting better I have never had a lesson by a real golf instructor. My question is I need to break 80 and was hoping someone could give me advice for getting there? I am also having some trouble with accuacy off the tee.

[bigbertha_04]

Re: inconstistency

Exactlly I am putting way more than I should and I am trying to fix that. I am experiencing inconsitency off the tee I normally hit a nice draw by putting my back foot back (away from the ball) but latelly I have started to slice or just dont get any draw and the ball goes off to the right if I play my feet evenlly I get a slice almost every time. Any Suggestions?

[irhyper2]

Re: inconstistency

If you are shooting in the mid to low 80's after 2 months of serious golf, that is wonderfufl. I don't think I would do much different. You might take a lesson, tell the pro that if he tries to change anything but your driver, you will disable him with your driver. Sounds like Johnny Miller's start in golf.

[GoBucks]

Re: inconstistency

Exactlly I am putting way more than I should and I am trying to fix that.

Hey, how do you grip your putter? A few years ago I switched grips from a normal overlap grip to one I see the pros use more (can't remember name but I'll describe). Grip the putter with both hands without overlapping your fingers (like a baseball bat), but place your left pointer finger over the ends of the fingers on your right hand (if you're right-handed). This has helped me somewhat, but I still have other putting issues to fix. As far as your slice on your driver, I usually slow things down a little to make sure I'm doing everything right (backswing beginning of downswing) to correct my slicing.

[bigbertha_04]

Re: inconstistency

Wow you really spun my head there I get what you are saying my problem is a coach or a teacher to show me these things. I want to go to golf college at PGCC in orlando but I have never had a coach or really someone to play with that is better than me enough times to teach me these things. I really need a coach but I don't know where to start looking for one I dont even know how to get a score card attested, or get a handicap, much less a reference for the school I know I don't know much but, I know the general rules and I love the game so much it's all I ever think about or do for that matter. Any suggestions on where or how to pick up a coach? Or do I need to go get lessons?