Comments on: No More Slumps!

By: Michel Wandel

Michel Wandel — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:33:25 +0000

You cannot lose your swing overnight, you write.

How true!

The swing is the result of quite a few variables (alas!). You only need to let slightly skid one or two of those variables to get a new unexpected result. Only a good pro can detect those departures, but one can certainely check the basics before swinging: posture, grip, distance to the ball.

You made a good point that is going to get me to think more about my whole setup when I swing.

Thanks a lot.

Michel Wandel, brussels

By: ross fergus

ross fergus — Sun, 01 May 2011 19:39:48 +0000

excellent advice, il give that a try!

By: michael

michael — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:27:38 +0000

Truly agree with your good tip about keeping fit, I think we all know it, it’s more about remembering it and implementing it. Its so difficult during the summer months, lots of good food and too much to drink. I have not yet tried the marking of the good stance when things are really swinging for one, it does sound a good idea in theory but I doubt whether one would be in a position to start marking up the exact position of my feet etc. when playing a round or even during training.
Thanks for many good tips, yours sincerely Michael.

By: Syle Kinney

Syle Kinney — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:12:13 +0000

I receive your e-mails with great tips. Some I already know and some I have used. Unfortuinately I have the “shanks” yet again. Where my wrists don’t set like they should and hitting the ball off the hozel becomes the norm and then simply taking the club back or starting my swing becomes a blank. To compensate I end up casting the club and suck hooking everthing or simply just hitting everything fat. No one can seem to help me. Is it just one of those things or is it suddenly the failure of mechanics. When I don’t have the “shanks” my worse score for a round is a 81. Usually I shoot 76 to 79. What’s with these shanks!

By: tim scrafton

tim scrafton — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:44:57 +0000

Hi Andy,

You send some excellent articles out with great tips and anecdotes, and usually very well-timed on Fridays before the saturday club comps..

I liked this article particularly as most amateur golfers will have grooved in their technically incorrect swing – or set up, and trying to reinvent the wheel with us is a long painful and fruitless task.. so anything that has tons of commonsense that allows their swing ‘to find them’ makes complete sense.. I also think the mental approach to the game makes it harder for ‘nervous’ amateurs.. thinking too hard about too many outcomes, any of the psychological tips I think will be well received by amateurs and pros alike..

Keep up the excellent job you are doing – I am sure you are building a strong and loyal subscriber list of followers.

Cheers Tim.

By: Bill O'Reilly

Bill O'Reilly — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:58:45 +0000

Hi Andy, I would just like to tell you that about four weeks ago I joined a gym, as a result of a routine check-up with my doctor. I am 53, had put up about 10 or 12 lbs. My cholesterol was up a bit, the first time ever, and my blood pressure was slightly raised, but not requiring medication. I cut out junk food like chocolate and cakes etc, reduced my fat intake and eat more fruit now . I lost the extra weight in about two or three weeks. To my golf. My golf has been quite good but I could not last more than about 12 holes before severe fatigue set in and my game would fall asunder. After only 3 or 4 visits to the gym, I lasted much longer on the course before I fatigued. and my long game especially my driving was longer and straighter with less effort. I was easily driving 20 to 30 yards longer. I can only put it down to better flexibility. I haven’t played for about 2 weeks but have been gyming it a couple of times a week. Felt really good this morning in the gym before work. So I am looking forward to my next outing on the course. If the golf continues to improve with the improved fitness, I will let you know.

By: BIRDIEMAN

BIRDIEMAN — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:33:31 +0000

Its funny you say this. I have a mat in my basement, and I make a good setup and hit a 6 iron, 10 to 30 times everyday, using the nerf type practice balls hitting them into a blanket I have hanging. I started last winter thinking in the spring I would be ready. I came out shooting 80 , and my pals were still around 90 -95 as I had been the season before. They couldn’t believe it ! It was a joy to improve so much. It works great I just determined what set up and swing worked at the driving range and then just kept repeating it all winter, and bam , the illusive consistency was in the house. Thanks , Keep it in the shortgrass !

By: Val Saunders

Val Saunders — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:09:15 +0000

I am now 74 and generaly break 80 some 10 times a year. However I have not done so for some 18 months up to the end of August. I have been trying to put into practice your methods and tips and Hey Presto I have at last beaten the snowman 4 times in my last 5 outings including one three over! Thank you . Please continue to send me your emails.

By: John Simpson

John Simpson — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:57:52 +0000

Hi Andy
And once again many thanks for your continuing e-mails on the golf swing – my swing technique has improved immeasurably since receiving those first e-mails.

Here’s a good tip for getting the correct back swing – raise your club in the set up position , just by hinging the wrists – then moving your forearms round until the left forearm lies parallel with the ground, you’ll find that you’ve preserved that ‘Golden Triangle’ ,as it were. When swinging through, you’re in a good position to sweep the ball away to its target on the green.

By: gerard carroll

gerard carroll — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:19:15 +0000

Andy, r anyone out there, i have a question or slight problem, im playin well off 9 handicap and played major club tournament last weekend and qualified for 18 hole playoff next saturday as leader with a 65, 1st time in this position usually im chasing the pack, has anyone any tips on how to lead from the front, ie do u pay attention to scoreboard or just play ur own game etc?

By: Denis Poulin

Denis Poulin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:05:46 +0000

HI Andy

Thanks for this e-mail

It is very true what your saying
Here what I do now to keep my swing. Every day after work when I get home I took the habit to go in the back yard with my driver and swing it folowing a routine that I gave to myself and that way I keep the feeling of it. Lately I did improve with my drives and iron shots I hit strighter shots and fairly long. My biggest problem now is my short game specialy my chips and pitch shots sometimes the are good but I am not consistant and thats why I am having problem to lower my score. My putts are not bad I rarely take more than 2 putts.

By: Syed

Syed — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:23:41 +0000

Andy,
Thanks for all the tips. Really appreciate the mails you sent me.
-Syed.Malaysia.

By: Clive

Clive — Wed, 13 May 2009 21:00:15 +0000

Hi Andy, Just a note to let you know how much I appreciate receiving your mail. You enhance my love of the game.
Clive. Sydney Australia.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:08:25 +0000

Dear Andy, great article, I am a former college athlete and know all to well the value of being in shape to be at the top of my game, it is no different in golf, and i think Tiger has proven that and set an example for all of us. When i have swing issues it is usually my hands to far behind the ball at impact
and the tendency to block shots out to the right, my set up is pretty consistent and it takes a couple of holes to work out the kinks. But when that happens, that is where boggies, I hope I spellt that right come from and are hard to make up. Thank you for your golf tips i enjoy reading and applying them, I appreciate the help.

By: Philip Walker

Philip Walker — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:37:26 +0000

Hi Andy
Ever since I subscribed to your four magic moves my golf game has improved.With your grip techniche I find I am hitting the ball more consistantly,and much straighter.The mental tips really help.