What club from 150 yds?

[dmm5157]

Wish you'd help me with mine, it's in the toilet. I used to be all world in high school and college now I'm happy if I can get a basic chip shot within ten feet...

Ah, your effed! Give it up and take up pottery.

I have a friend named Robert (@vevois23 @Bav803 and @smhnole know him and have played with him). Been playing golf with him since college, but he hasn't really improved much because he only goes to play golf and doesn't spend time on the range. To add to that, he has a hack-style chipping approach to his short game. Everything is an abrupt stop and the ball goes flying wildly. It's terribly embarrassing when we're on the course and he's playing pong going back and forth over the green.

About 4 years ago after a particularly frustrating round, I finally tell him, "This is ridiculous man. Saturday and Sunday, we're going to spend 2 hours each day only working on chipping".

First hour of that first day was painful. I mean brutal. His brain just wasn't getting it. Finally started channeling my memories from that chipping lesson and got him to remember some tricks. by the 2nd day, he was rolling the ball pure and had less wild shots.


Had a similar lesson with another friend of mine that was just starting out. That friend went from just learning golf and shooting in the 110's to mid 80's in about 6 months. Most of that was natural ability, but a lot of his was his short game went from complete chaos to bump and runs.


I may not always execute on the course, but I do enjoy teaching others. Looking forward to the day soon when my son joins me out on the course/range.

 

[More Kirk Less Spock]

"It's terribly embarrassing when we're on the course and he's playing pong going back and forth over the green."

We need video of this. Sounds entertaining.

 

[dmm5157]

"It's terribly embarrassing when we're on the course and he's playing pong going back and forth over the green."

We need video of this. Sounds entertaining.

Haha, I never got video of it. And if he caught me videoing his poor play, he prob would have quit and thrown a fit. He's better now, but still well into the upper 90's on average.

 

[vevois23]

"It's terribly embarrassing when we're on the course and he's playing pong going back and forth over the green."

We need video of this. Sounds entertaining.

I know I never got it on video, but it was a sight to see. Literally that guy that would take the 1/2 to 3/4 swing and slam the club into the ball right at the ground and the club would stick. No follow through. There was a round out at Quincy that brings back memories.

 

[dmm5157]

I know I never got it on video, but it was a sight to see. Literally that guy that would take the 1/2 to 3/4 swing and slam the club into the ball right at the ground and the club would stick. No follow through. There was a round out at Quincy that brings back memories.

Yeah, we played Quincy so often and that course is pretty much his nemesis. Too hilly and greens are really small. Bad combo for Robert. Add him him and Brandt egging each other on with side bets and things would escalate.

 

[cmanole]

Ah, your effed! Give it up and take up pottery.

I have a friend named Robert (@vevois23 @Bav803 and @smhnole know him and have played with him). Been playing golf with him since college, but he hasn't really improved much because he only goes to play golf and doesn't spend time on the range. To add to that, he has a hack-style chipping approach to his short game. Everything is an abrupt stop and the ball goes flying wildly. It's terribly embarrassing when we're on the course and he's playing pong going back and forth over the green.

About 4 years ago after a particularly frustrating round, I finally tell him, "This is ridiculous man. Saturday and Sunday, we're going to spend 2 hours each day only working on chipping".

First hour of that first day was painful. I mean brutal. His brain just wasn't getting it. Finally started channeling my memories from that chipping lesson and got him to remember some tricks. by the 2nd day, he was rolling the ball pure and had less wild shots.


Had a similar lesson with another friend of mine that was just starting out. That friend went from just learning golf and shooting in the 110's to mid 80's in about 6 months. Most of that was natural ability, but a lot of his was his short game went from complete chaos to bump and runs.


I may not always execute on the course, but I do enjoy teaching others. Looking forward to the day soon when my son joins me out on the course/range.

Lol. That's what I said about Tiger cause it's true - I know first hand! My chipping went years ago and I know I will never, ever get it back to what it once was. That said, if I practice chipping for an hour or two everyday for a couple of weeks I get markedly better and don't have any of the flinch shots that have plagued my game of late. I would like a different point of view though, so if you come down for the UF game plan on giving me a lesson on Friday, Saturday or Sunday!

 

[dmm5157]

Lol. That's what I said about Tiger cause it's true - I know first hand! My chipping went years ago and I know I will never, ever get it back to what it once was. That said, if I practice chipping for an hour or two everyday for a couple of weeks I get markedly better and don't have any of the flinch shots that have plagued my game of late. I would like a different point of view though, so if you come down for the UF game plan on giving me a lesson on Friday, Saturday or Sunday!

If I'm ever in Gainesville for any amount of time, I'll hit you up and we can get out to the range. Always looking for an excuse to get out there.

Ain't life funny: When you're younger and have plenty of time, you don't have the money. When you're older and have money, you don't have any time. God has a heck of a sense of humor.

 

[NolaNole9]

Do yall really spend a lot of time on the range? I hit 2 off the first tee as a warm up, and take it from there.

 

[RunRonnieRun]

I stretch, then try to hit 25-35 balls to loosen up. After that I usually putt for 5 minutes or so before the first tee.

I only play 6-10 rounds a year at this point, but I'm typically in the mid 70s to low 80s. Haven't sniffed par in awhile, though I did shoot one under on the back nine a few weeks back.

 

[dmm5157]

Do yall really spend a lot of time on the range? I hit 2 off the first tee as a warm up, and take it from there.

In an ideal world, I'd hit about 4 balls each of:

Wedge
7 iron
5 Iron
5 Wood
Driver

Then go chip and putt for a bit until it's time to go.

I can count on one hand the times I've gotten to do that the past few years. Most times I play, we're running late and I have to go off #1 cold, which I hate. Almost every time is because I drive and have to go pick everyone up.

I'm usually in the low to mid 80's. Usually start out with a rough front nine and then settle in. If I start out well, will occasionally hit mid 70's, but depends on the course as well.

All this golf talk makes me want to get out onto the course.

 

[More Kirk Less Spock]

Lol. That's what I said about Tiger cause it's true - I know first hand! My chipping went years ago and I know I will never, ever get it back to what it once was. That said, if I practice chipping for an hour or two everyday for a couple of weeks I get markedly better and don't have any of the flinch shots that have plagued my game of late. I would like a different point of view though, so if you come down for the UF game plan on giving me a lesson on Friday, Saturday or Sunday!

If I'm playing that weekend, I'll chip at night 2 or 3 times during the week before I play. I think that is the part of the game where you can save yourself more than any other.

 

[cmanole]

If I'm playing that weekend, I'll chip at night 2 or 3 times during the week before I play. I think that is the part of the game where you can save yourself more than any other.

Yeah, me too. I played last Thursday after work with the work league and hadn't hit a chip or a pitch or any shots at all for months and it cost me a lot. I missed five greens and got up and down once. If I had been practicing like I ought to, I could have easily gotten up and down two of the four other times and probably four of four. They were all easy chips...

 

[Zeek99]

I play the entire course with a 7 iron.

Me too. I hit my 7-iron like John Daly hits the 3.

 

[TexSkills]

Me too. I hit my 7-iron like John Daly hits the 3.

Do you chili dip the wedge?

 

[RunRonnieRun]

Me too. I hit my 7-iron like John Daly hits the 3.

Hell, Zeek. It never occurred to me to try.

 

[dero316]

150yds = 8 iron for me.
Titleist DCI 762 irons
Shot an 84 at The Manor north of Atlanta on Saturday, best score in a while.

 

[dmm5157]

Hell, Zeek. It never occurred to me to try.

It's a known fact if a camera's not on him he treats old people and kids like dirt. And dogs.

 

[RTM58]

Just cause....