Recent content by rsully

Following up on this: http://www.brianmanzella.com/golfing-discussions/17731-should-shaft-bend-during-swing.html I was considering having a fitting done for a new driver - $50, which is applied towards the purchase if I buy a new driver. Worth it? What has been the experience for and game...

This may seem like a very basic question for those that are experienced with club fitting: I recenlty saw a photo of myself swinging the driver and noticed the shaft had a fair amount of bend as the club was near the point of impact. Is this expected or should I be using a stiffer shaft...

I am a middling golfer with an average game, decent swing but nothing great. I break 90 about 50% of the time, broken 80 a few times in my life. From time to time, I also break the bad side of 100. Most of my instruction has come from this site and Brian's video's. I know my short game...

Ok, so I am going buy some knickers and wear them when I play golf. Good idea or great idea? When I walk up to the first tee to join your threesome, what is going through your head?

Has anyone tried the new Cleveland Driver? Did you like it? What are your thoughts? I notice 3 things about the club that I find somewhat unique: 1 - The standard loft options are lower than for most clubs. Not sure if loft is standard, or subjective between clubs and brands. 2 - The face...

I don’t think I really understand the “Flip” or specifically, not flipping at impact. I am confused about the concept of having “educated hands” that Brian talks about in the Confessions video, and have loose wrists and arms so the club will release. On a full swing, I feel like I need to...

I tend to have a left foot that swivels a little during the swing and some of my misses are pulls where my hips have overturned. When I look up after my swing, my upper body and lower body have turned past the target up to the left. It seems to me that many old timers lifted their heal off...

How do I know? I don't know how to tell if I am a flipper or not. Also, I must not quite understand the concept (I own Brian's video) because it feels like I am blocking or chickin' winging when I try not to flip. My misses are generally left with a hook or draw - Ron

I saw Brian explain the "rule of 12" on a video, but I can't seem to locate that video now. Can anyone explain the rule or provide a link to the video? Thanks, Ron

Can someone tell me the impact on carry distance for the enviromental factors such and temperature & humidity? This week I was at the driving range and the ball was carrying noticalbe less than normal for me. The temperature was in the low 40's with heavy humidity. I was wondering if my...

Two nights ago someone broke into my garage and stole my golf clubs - two sets! They also stole tools and basically tore the place apart. After going through the emotional process of anger, loss, violation, I decided it is ultimately just stuff and can be replaced - that's what the insurance...

Sorry to belabor this subject, but I still don’t get it! At a range session a few days ago, of 286 balls, I had less than 5 or 6 miss hits and less than a dozen were dramatically off target. At the range session on grass prior to my round today, I am hitting my distances with nice tempo and...

In order to help with my alignment, I often stand behind the ball and "draw" a line in the grass with my club head by lightly dragging my club through the grass where I want my feet to align. Generally the line is only visable to me and only for a few seconds - my playing partners call it my...

Here’s my question: After 20 years of layoff, I started to play golf regularly this past year. I have most of Brian's DVD's and have worked regularly on my swing at the driving range. I have applied to the best of my ability Brian's sage advice. While my ball striking is now overall pretty...

The low point of my golf swing, or what I think would be called the "swing center" seems to be drifting forward with every swing. The ball flight is OK for the most part, but I can see where this maybe heading - and my divots are looking like I took a shovel to the fairway At this rate, I...