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True story, shot my best round this weekend in years. A solid tee to green 76. But yet (a random playing partner) who joined us at the turn. Kept on saying “man you are so steep”. I finally looked at the bloke and said “I’m not a pro.. and wtf does it matter ?”. So he started rattling off this internet lingo mumbo jumbo. Funny enough he was duffing it all over the lot. I finally told him that his advice must not be working as he easily was the worst player in our foursome. He was livid, and drove off in his cart after the 14th hole. Just an internet golfer I guess
So I give it to you… does it really matter. I say phuckibg egg no
If you are hitting 76 with your swing method, why would you need to change/ follow advice of a random ( rude ) golfer?
I occasionally get told my alignment of my tee shots is wrong when I push a drive right. I follow Steve Johnson’s Eureka method for my drives ( feet open to target line, shoulders down the target line/ club face on this line, swing out right with a strong grip. Usually it means I didn’t flap my wrists and held the club face open. when I push it out right. Mostly once I correct it I hit the tee shots on the fairway and the advice stops.
The consensus seems to be that golfers should never give unsolicited advice to others, either on the range or during a game.
I need to consult the rule book about coaching another player during a game. I am not sure it is covered. Over the last few weeks I have been playing with my mate who is new to golf. Generally I have been teaching him golf etiquette and course management while getting 3 match cards filled for his handicap assessment. While we have been playing alone it wasn’t a problem. Yesterday we played a social 9 holes with two strangers. At the outset when we did the introductions, we explained the situation that my mate was a learner and would be receptive to any tips. The other players were cool with the coaching I gave my mate and even added information to assist him.
My point is that there are some situations when giving advice is acceptable. What do you do if a player asks in frustration for help? Do you ignore his plea, or maybe tell him that the matter can be discussed after the game if he would like? Other options? ( tell him to get lessons)
I’m sure there is too steep but I doubt a casual golfer could tell just from looking in full speed
Great round
I finally got my swing filmed.And what I was told from playing partner.I’m very steep, but when he put me in a shallow style downswing.I would almost whiff the golf ball completely and hit some of the worst shots I’ve hit in a long long time. Maybe it’s just in my make up. But I guess now seeing what my swing looks like.I can truly say I’m a steep transition golfer.
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My question (for anyone really) . What is wrong with being steep? When I hear people say this it sounds like you have an incurable disease. Or you need to be moved to an secluded island away from proficient golfers .. hahah
Just want to know what is really bad about it ? I’m thinking I’ve been doing this for decades and kinda just deal with it
My question (for anyone really) . What is wrong with being steep? When I hear people say this it sounds like you have an incurable disease. Or you need to be moved to an secluded island away from proficient golfers .. hahah
Just want to know what is really bad about it ? I’m thinking I’ve been doing this for decades and kinda just deal with it
I’ve seen a lot of instructional videos and even bought some dvds in days gone by.
The methodology promoted by two instructors was to use a more vertical than usual swing. They believed in it.
Others promote a flatter swing and they believe in that.So does it really matter ? Probably not. What matters is whether you can bring the club head reliably into the back of the ball.
People say that nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.
No championships worth mentioning in recent years.
Progress is man's ability to complicate simplicity.My understanding is not that a steep swing itself is a problem but rather when the shadt gets steep in transition – ie the clubhead moves towards the ball and gets in front of your hands
From that position you have to early extend and stall the body so you can throw the club at the ball to get anything like decent contact on it
I think you can play perfectly good golf with a more upright swing – I don’t think I could physically get the club on the ball from the deep and low position the pros get into as they move into the hitting area
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My question (for anyone really) . What is wrong with being steep? When I hear people say this it sounds like you have an incurable disease. Or you need to be moved to an secluded island away from proficient golfers .. hahah
Just want to know what is really bad about it ? I’m thinking I’ve been doing this for decades and kinda just deal with it
The ball flight will tell you what is happening in your swing.
If the ball is barely off ground and hitting fat lots of times probably too shallow.
If souring high ball and big deep sods for divots probably too steep.best thing is to forget the advice you hear from internet golf instruction sites.
BUT If you are really need to know, book a lesson with teaching pro who will tell you in 1 minute fif you are too steep or too flat and then probably stuff your swing if he tells you, your swing is too steep and you for some reason want to change to flat because you dont like it steep.
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