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Re: Question for all the scratch, or almost scratch players out there.
Ok, as a mid/high 80s to low 90s player that wants to be a mid/high 70s to low 80s player, here is what I’ve learned with age. Please understand that I am a veteran tennis play of some 30+ years where I learned to hit em’ hard as hell so the golf learning curve has been difficult.
With Relaxation being a (1), and Tension being a (10)
2 Head – allow it to move to the left slightly but not so much that you end up swaying to the outside, also never down
5 Shoulders (perhaps should be a 3) – as a tennis player I need to learn to keep my shoulders quiet, this is very difficult for a tennis player.
5 Arms – slight tension inward without causing tension in the shoulders
As Greg said, the right arm has less tension 4 or 3 perhaps.
4 Wrist – this one has always been a bit of a mystery to me. I say 4 because there should be enough tension to feel contact with the ball without causing the club head to move off its path.
4 Hands – as I’ve read it’s like holding a babies hand. I heard that a famous player (I don’t recall his name) easies his grip just before he moves the club back so he doesn’t create tension on the downswing. Also maintain enough tension to keep all parts of the inner part of the hand connected to the grip.
4 Torso – just enough to create a slight pull against the lower body
3+ Waist – Just enough to allow the torso to turn
5 Legs – enough to create a tension against the upper body on the backswing and feel that turn around the right leg. Maintain a strong lower foundation through the ball as Greg Norman says.
5 Feet – maintain firm footing on the inside of the right foot on the backswing so you don’t sway outside.
Now I’m not a scratch player, so this is just part of my learning curve. My numbers may be slightly different because I’ve been told I have a strong upper body (tennis and a few years of boxing).
Originally posted by aftford
Al , if you were once there, why not relate to us the feeling that you now experience through your swing and let us know how it differs from the way that you swung a few years ago.
remeber: sometimes we are our own best teacher.
remeber: sometimes we are our own best teacher.
With Relaxation being a (1), and Tension being a (10)
2 Head – allow it to move to the left slightly but not so much that you end up swaying to the outside, also never down
5 Shoulders (perhaps should be a 3) – as a tennis player I need to learn to keep my shoulders quiet, this is very difficult for a tennis player.
5 Arms – slight tension inward without causing tension in the shoulders
As Greg said, the right arm has less tension 4 or 3 perhaps.
4 Wrist – this one has always been a bit of a mystery to me. I say 4 because there should be enough tension to feel contact with the ball without causing the club head to move off its path.
4 Hands – as I’ve read it’s like holding a babies hand. I heard that a famous player (I don’t recall his name) easies his grip just before he moves the club back so he doesn’t create tension on the downswing. Also maintain enough tension to keep all parts of the inner part of the hand connected to the grip.
4 Torso – just enough to create a slight pull against the lower body
3+ Waist – Just enough to allow the torso to turn
5 Legs – enough to create a tension against the upper body on the backswing and feel that turn around the right leg. Maintain a strong lower foundation through the ball as Greg Norman says.
5 Feet – maintain firm footing on the inside of the right foot on the backswing so you don’t sway outside.
Now I’m not a scratch player, so this is just part of my learning curve. My numbers may be slightly different because I’ve been told I have a strong upper body (tennis and a few years of boxing).
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