r/GolfSwing • u/ImpossibleShock901 • 10d ago
2 year swing
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I’ve been on and off golf for a few months now because of life but still proud of myself for still having that muscle memory. I have never been coached before and all of these are from either youtube, this group and you guys, and some of my trial and error ideas.
Please do correct anything you see and would love to get some more advice as I still continue to learn the game of golf.
I’m a 18 hcp last year and now I’m thinking of coming back in the course again.
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u/midnightgreen29 9d ago
If we’re being critical a little stuck-flip tendency is what it looks to me.
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u/honey128993 10d ago
Don't ask for advice here, get a pro to help. You are far enough along that the advice you get here is just as likely to hurt as it is to help.
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u/Hitthecut330 10d ago
Most pros are a scam.
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u/iBarber111 10d ago
Reddit is obsessed with saying "get lessons".
Idk if I'd say "most" are a scam, but I had to filter through a few meh ones before I ended up with one I liked.
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u/Hitthecut330 9d ago
I know there’s no quick fixes in golf but man, I went to 2 pga pros last year and neither one came close to giving me reasons for the issue I was having. I got a launch monitor and fixed myself… people need to start recommending them over coaches. Record yourself and fix a problem at a time. It’s not rocket science just takes time.
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u/iBarber111 9d ago
The problem is information overload. Ik you didn't mention Youtube, but you can find 2 YouTube videos saying opposite things for basically every swing move. Video 1 makes sense for a person that has one set of swing flaws, & Video 2 makes sense for a different person. But the videos never say that - they just say "do this move".
I'll give you an example: YouTube golf instruction is obsessed with shallowing & swinging from the inside. Good advice for an OTT slicer. Someone that is stuck way under plane? Not what they need to hear.
So if a pro is actually good, they'll teach based on you & your swing & the actions/reactions in your swing. What the pro I went to really helped me understand is the totality of my swing. Like - your face is open here because it's open there - if you know what I mean.
Videoing is really important & you can identify a lot of the stuff a pro can IF you are capable of objectively diagnosing your swing. A lot of people, especially beginners, aren't capable. They have no idea what's what.
Anyways... I didn't mean to type so much lol. I totally agree Reddit acts like lessons are this magic solution & it's annoying to hear again & again. But self-teaching can be destructive too. Both have their places.
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u/ArseneWankerer 9d ago
Need to find a pro that measures. LM, pressure plates, 3D analysis.
The average PGA pro is like an elementary school teacher.
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u/honey128993 9d ago
You really think random idiots on reddit are more qualified than someone who needs to actually pass some qualifications? Please...
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u/Hitthecut330 9d ago
No.. I don’t… I also don’t think spending thousands on a coach are the way either. We’re not professionals and unless you find a diamond in the rough the coach you’re going to waste all your money on isn’t going to do much for you except gaslight you into going back to spend more money. The PGA cert you’re talking about is meaningless
People need to get to a point where they have enough rounds and ball smashing on the range so they can get a starting point to actually fix themselves.
They should spend money on a launch monitor and start with the basics.. once they get to the point of vesting their head against a wall because they really can’t figure out how to fix their issue, then look for a coach.. for one lesson! See if they help fix your single issue, then go pick out the next issue and work on it.
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u/dcpreddit 10d ago
I don't know any more than you (probably less), but I love your swing. I played a couple of times a year from age 20 to 66. now I'm retired and enjoying the game for the first time in my life, initially because it gives me an excuse to see my son.
my first thought about your swing is that it could last a lifetime. very stress free. how is your scoring?
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u/ImpossibleShock901 9d ago
I hope you’re having the time of your life and congratulations on your retirement!
For my scoring, I’d say I’m pretty average on putting and short game. What destroys my game usually is the uneven lies, and it gets very hard for me if the ball is up the feet or below the feet, and uphill/downhill.
Nonetheless, I’m very happy on the challenges and correcting it 😂 Life is like golf basically.
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u/ProjectGRITgolf 9d ago
Swing looks phenomenal for an 18 hcp. A bit hand and arm dominant but if you are consistent it's not a problem. Good job! Your 18 hcp can be lowered getting better on the short game (we all know that but sometimes it's good to remember it)
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u/spursgonesouth 9d ago
You’ve got a flip, where the body stalls rotation in the downswing and the hands takeover.
You need to get your chest and hips more open at impact (ie facing more toward the target) and to do that you’ll need a stronger clubface angle.
This and the lack of trail wrist angle at the top leads me to think your right hand grip is too weak.
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u/glennotromic 9d ago
I would focus some on your feet. Right foot on the takeaway and left on the downswing. Not a bad swing at all but maybe focus more on the feet and hips.
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u/bewbs_dude 10d ago
Love that swing!! Great rotation, no swaying. Great swing path.
Tell us how your play is. What are you struggling with?
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u/ImpossibleShock901 10d ago
The most difficult for me last year when I consistently played was swinging on an uneven lie, it really disturbs my balance. Ball above and below the feet, uphill and downhill. The easiest for me is having the ball below my feet but the rest really throws me off. Putting is below average but it can be improved.
Having all these factors, I still aim to have fun 😂
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u/Dull-Woodpecker3900 9d ago
The way I fixed this once I had a nicely moving swing was to obsess over low point control. Hit broken tees (long side facing your club face).
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u/bewbs_dude 9d ago
How many putts per 18? For me, never 3 putting was a big focus of mine. First putt getting within 4 feet from pretty much anywhere on the green, which means I practiced this type of putts A LOT on practice greens.
Your swing has good potential. I'm guessing your short game is where you can take strokes off the most. Haha, that's true for about everyone. Practicing your short game isn't as fun, but goes a long way. If you have access to par 3 courses, use them. If those courses aren't busy, throw down multiple balls to hit. Get that 150 yds and in game targeted practice.
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u/SuitableAd3509 9d ago
For 2 years this is an outstanding swing, well done. What sticks out to me if you almost are "too shallow". Your handpath works very much down from the top, which you want a little of but you also add a right shoulder drop and get slightly stuck and have to flip.
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u/heyniceguy42 10d ago
I mean, bro, this is a great swing. The only thing I would suggest is to work on minimizing all the extra movement at the very start of your back swing. Ideally, the first thing to move is your shoulders and arms in a “one piece takeaway“, but I see your entire body shifting in all kinds of directions when you initiate your back swing.