I don't know how to put into words the thanks I have for Lynn, Ted, and the whole TGM gang on this site. I just shot my second 73 (PR) of the week today. I had 5 birds on a course (~6750 yards 70.8/112 men's) with 5 par 4s over 425 yards and 3 par 3s over 200 yards (this is way long by women's standards). I hit 12 greens in regulation. On 11 of the greens I had birdie putts of 20 feet or less. Let me tell ya I owe it all to what I learned at the SoCal school last October and the months since on this site. I have added a club in distance (5I is now ~170) and my driving is just insane (11/14 fairways today and long for me).
No holies or polies, but today's round was something special. Unfortunately, I couldn't quite get it to the house under par. I was -2 standing on the 17th tee and went bogie - double to finish (I got a little tired - it was 100 degrees in the shade ). However, I am striking the ball so pure now that I have confidence that even par or under is within striking distance every round. Once again, thank you all for the precision and a little magic.
We inform and explain. You absorb and apply. It's a credit to your intestinal fortitude that you were willing to take an already successful stroke pattern and dismantle it for a short time. All this to become the golfer that you knew you could be.
There are no miracles, but geometry and physics (as you well know) won't fail you.
Steph,
I hope I'm not backwashing in your Cheerios or threadjacking by posting a similar experience.
But, I have to give a big shout out to the Green Guy, myself. As you know, my son just turned 1! So, getting out has been a little infrequent and practice has fallen to a lesser priority. My son is a much bigger priority.
I got an opportunity today that doesn't happen very often. I got to play two days in a row. Still there's no practicing, but I have the geometry that Yoda gave me (priceless).
I finished a pro-am yesterday at 72, solo 4th in the pros. One ball OB, too far through the fairway.
Today, I played a practice round for the GA Open. It's being played at a great course, 74.?/142, 7000+ yards. I was playing with three other local pros. Because we were gambling, I pulled a little risk/reward toward the end of the round and got the risk. Made a double on the 16th. One birdie and one bogey on the back, too. But the fun was the fireworks on the front. All I could see was $$$$$ signs (skins, team, individual).
I birdied 5 out of the first 7!!! Shot a smooth 32 on the side with one bogey.
So, then you start getting the complaints, "so, you're teaching everyday, huh?" "Looks like you're playing everyday to me!"
I didn't care about the complaints. I just held out my hand and collected.
What do you call 5 birdies in seven holes? Is that a gaggle, a covey, a flock, or a mass migration?
Steph,
I hope I'm not backwashing in your Cheerios or threadjacking by posting a similar experience.
Eeww, too much information!
Originally Posted by YodasLuke
What do you call 5 birdies in seven holes? Is that a gaggle, a covey, a flock, or a mass migration?
I would call it dinner and a movie for the whole family at the very least! Awesome play and, BTW, I share my threads with all. Nice shootin and Happy Birthday to the little one. Thanks for the kudos as well. I am back to the plus side for August. Now we just see how low I can go. Take care.
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Distance is Magic; Precision is Practice.
). However, I am striking the ball so pure now that I have confidence that even par or under is within striking distance every round. Once again, thank you all for the precision and a little magic.
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