At least 60% of my field were discussing WD after the second day.
Very few were playing to their own expectations and the bulk of the issues I saw were over-acceleration resulting in throw away and I was guilty as well. Each day I was teamed with guys who customarily get through the ball very well. Strong compressors.
What I witnessed was just the opposite on the tourney days. Many WD's on the third day.
Lesson #1 - I realized late in the first round I was over-accelerating so I shortened my backswing. The instant I did that I hit a mid-trajectory laser 3 iron 223 to a back pin. Stuck it pin high to 4 feet. Into the wind. Birdie. I was shocked by the length.
Lesson #2 - I realized after the second round I was ignoring my aiming point and instantly the Driver came back.
Simple stuff - But I agree with those familiar with Tournament play, you just have to get out there and do it. Hang in there for the duration or you'll miss some good learning opportunities.
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There is nothing worse than playing with a "trunk-slammer". You know, the guy that "gives up" sometime during the round, and usually lets the rest of the group know that he plans to quit. I've learned to ignore them, but I always found it to be dis-respectful to his/her playing partners. These guys obviously haven't learned the invaluable lesson that, in golf, you NEVER KNOW what is going to happen. I bogeyed the first 3 holes on day 1 of a club championship last week and still had a realistic chance to shoot 2-under on the front (I managed to miss 3 putts inside of 4 feet on the next 6 holes to turn at 1-over).
"No-show W/D's" on a subsequent day of a tournament are simply trunk-slammers that decided to save some gas money. And that always puts the tournament committee in a bind having to re-shuffle pairings, usually at the last minute.
CG
Last edited by cometgolfer : 08-07-2007 at 12:34 PM.
There is nothing worse than playing with a "trunk-slammer". You know, the guy that "gives up" sometime during the round, and usually lets the rest of the group know that he plans to quit. I've learned to ignore them, but I always found it to be dis-respectful to his/her playing partners. These guys obviously haven't learned the invaluable lesson that, in golf, you NEVER KNOW what is going to happen. I bogeyed the first 3 holes on day 1 of a club championship last week and still had a realistic chance to shoot 2-under on the front (I managed to miss 3 putts inside of 4 feet on the next 6 holes to turn at 1-over).
"No-show W/D's" on a subsequent day of a tournament are simply trunk-slammers that decided to save some gas money. And that always puts the tournament committee in a bind having to re-shuffle pairings, usually at the last minute.
CG
What the hell is wrong with people??? If I get kitchen clearance to play golf 3 days in a row, I don't care if I shoot 3 million . . . I'M PLAYIN' EVERY FREAKIN' DAY!!! Did somebody die or something? If a fool WD's because he don't "play up to his expectations" . . . he don't understand golf and he doesn't really LOVE golf. I mean come on it's the club championship . . . nobody REALLY cares. That's worse than a woman saying "I'm tired" or "I got a headache" or "I told you 4 times I don't take credit cards and take off that bunny suit!!!" Golf is going to kick your azz some . . . dorkballz need build a bridge and get over it. They just got EXPOSED by golf . . . soooooo what . . . it's a game.
What the hell is wrong with people??? If I get kitchen clearance to play golf 3 days in a row, I don't care if I shoot 3 million . . . I'M PLAYIN' EVERY FREAKIN' DAY!!! Did somebody die or something? If a fool WD's because he don't "play up to his expectations" . . . he don't understand golf and he doesn't really LOVE golf. I mean come on it's the club championship . . . nobody REALLY cares. That's worse than a woman saying "I'm tired" or "I got a headache" or "I told you 4 times I don't take credit cards and take off that bunny suit!!!" Golf is going to kick your azz some . . . dorkballz need build a bridge and get over it. They just got EXPOSED by golf . . . soooooo what . . . it's a game.
hall of fame post for many reasons
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"In my experience, if you stay with the essentials you WILL build a repeatable swing undoubtedly. If you can master the Imperatives you have a champion" (Vikram).
The reason you can't sustain the lag is because you are so eager to make the club move fast (a reaction to the intent of "hitting it far"). So on a full shot you throw it away too early, which doesn't happen for your short chip. (bts)
It's getting to be that time of year again. My club championship qualifier is this weekend, and I wondered if you have played any more competitive rounds? Any new insights on your experience or things you've done to prepare for this year?
On the same subject, my club championship (36 holes in one day, lowest gross score wins) is on Sunday week. I won it in 2002 and have 'hit the post' quite a few times too.
My plan is to hit balls every day between now and next sunday, spend a lot of time on the short game and set a record for the lowest ever win!
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And that always puts the tournament committee in a bind having to re-shuffle pairings, usually at the last minute. 
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