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#11
07-13-2007, 01:36 AM
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Re: Newb Question
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Hybrids are almost without question easier to hit...even for the pros. I tried some out at the range for the very first time yesterday...I'll be buying a 2 hybrid to replace (and gain 10yds) my 2iron. [/ QUOTE ] I hit irons straighter and more consistently. Not that I hit it all that long, but I'm long enough that it's basically never a limiting factor for me, especially when it comes at the expense of accuracy. 
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#12
07-13-2007, 10:24 AM
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Re: Newb Question
i just read an article today on iron hitting. the tip was to place a dime 3 inches before the ball and try to touch both the dime and the ball on your swing. i.e.: touch ground at the dime, and then skim the grass to the ball. do you guys agree? wouldnt this prevent me from coming down on the ball?
p.s. - is $125 for 30-40 minutes with a golf teacher about the going rate?
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#13
07-13-2007, 10:46 AM
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Re: Newb Question
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i just read an article today on iron hitting. the tip was to place a dime 3 inches before the ball and try to touch both the dime and the ball on your swing. i.e.: touch ground at the dime, and then skim the grass to the ball. do you guys agree? wouldnt this prevent me from coming down on the ball? [/ QUOTE ] This sounds backwards. Are you sure it's not hit the ball, then scrape the dime off the ground?
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#15
07-13-2007, 11:37 AM
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Re: Newb Question
It's wrong for anything...you shouldn't be hitting the earth before the ball...EVER.
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#16
07-13-2007, 11:45 AM
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Re: Newb Question
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its on page 24 of golf magazine, but i think it may be for chipping only [/ QUOTE ] doublecheck it, it almost surely means place the dime to the left of the ball (for a right hander).
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#17
07-13-2007, 12:22 PM
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Re: Newb Question
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i just read an article today on iron hitting. the tip was to place a dime 3 inches before the ball and try to touch both the dime and the ball on your swing. i.e.: touch ground at the dime, and then skim the grass to the ball. do you guys agree? wouldnt this prevent me from coming down on the ball? p.s. - is $125 for 30-40 minutes with a golf teacher about the going rate? [/ QUOTE ] $125 for 30-40 minutes is towards the higher end for a lesson. You should be able to find someone charging around $45-$55 for the same amount of time. The guy who charges $125 probably gets away with it for a reason though, so if you can afford it, go for it. That whole dime thing sounds pretty weird. I don't really know what to think about it, especially for a beginner.
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#18
07-13-2007, 12:52 PM
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Re: Newb Question
Ya, 40-55 is the right range for most teaching pros...even ones that are pretty good. Shop around...get testimonials. The personal part is very important...especially if you're going to be getting more than a couple lessons with the guy (and even then...).
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#19
07-16-2007, 11:33 AM
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Re: Newb Question
i basically picked up golf because the one of the other interns plays....we go about once a week. Heres another etiquette question. Can we rent golf clubs plus the walker thing between the two of us. If our tee shots are far apart one walks with the clubs and the other takes his appropriate club and walks to each ball. we also both have our own putters. or is splitting clubs forwned upon?
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#20
07-16-2007, 01:07 PM
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Re: Newb Question
Generally most courses require each player to have their own bag and set of clubs.
Renting clubs is so expensive - you can get a starter set or a used set on craigslist for under $100.
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