Help Please

[eric54]

Hi guys

Have been away from the forum for a little time as lost some interest in the game but decided to come back as determined to get better and rediscover my love for golf.

I am a UK 10 handicap so like to think i can play a reasonable game. My biggest problem is consistency though. Two weeks ago i shot a 7 over par 78 but my last two rounds have been 88 & 95. Its like the sublime to the ridiculous.

Have managed to record some video of my swing using my phone so not the best quality but hoping you guys might be able to spot some issues. The biggest problems to me are lack of distance and the good old slice especially with the driver. I am 6ft 3 so should be able to generate some power and have tried to add some twistaway but i just seem to hit it even shorter

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Thanks

 

[Brian Manzella]

Where is the ball going?

 

[eric54]

High right especially with longer clubs but overall ball flight lacks penetration

 

[Brian Manzella]

Clubface need to DOWN-TWIST much more.

 

[eric54]

Ok thanks Brian. Going to practise tomorrow so will work on it

 

[puttmaster]

Clubface need to DOWN-TWIST much more.

Brian - would left knuckles down (right palm down) be a good thought/feel for the down-twist?

 

[Kevin Shields]

Impact looks a lot like address.

 

[eric54]

I did notice that Kevin. What could cause that? Lack of pivot or just not turning hips on downswing?

 

[eric54]

Just got back from practise. Tried to get hips more open at impact and more twist on way down. Results were mixed with few hooks, fats and tops but some nice draws to. Didnt realise how poor my hands at impact were and how much forward lean was required

 

[DCgolf]

Where is the ball going?

The five greatest words in golf instruction!

 

[Jim Kobylinski]

Just got back from practise. Tried to get hips more open at impact and more twist on way down. Results were mixed with few hooks, fats and tops but some nice draws to. Didnt realise how poor my hands at impact were and how much forward lean was required

A lot of people don't, don't feel bad.

 

[drewyallop]

Administer 1 pint of scrumpy before next practice.

 

[Brian Manzella]

My video coming out tomorrow will help this man.

 

[leon]

My video coming out tomorrow will help this man.

Brian, you're becoming such a tease. What with giving us the first 10 mins of AS1 for free (I was gutted when it stopped) then this comment. Your Front 9 vids are becoming a weekly Bman fix. I'm hooked.

 

[eric54]

Administer 1 pint of scrumpy before next practice.

I would be no use to man or beast!

 

[eric54]

Just a quick update. Played yesterday and shot 82 which included a 9 on a par 4 (stupid mental errors). Had 4 birdies though and ballstriking much better with increased distance. An example was our 16th which is a 445 par 4 and hit driver, 9 iron to back of the green. Was slightly downwind but the shortest club i have hit into that hole for a long time.

Still plenty of work to do on the swing but am now positive I can reach my goal of a single figure handicap. Wanted to say thanks to Brian, Kevin et al for pointing me in the right direction and Brian for his 'Hit it like The Hawk' video