{"id":"prod_169","slug":"bushnell-ion-elite-gps-golf-watch","name":"Bushnell iON Elite GPS Golf Watch","category":"GPS & Launch Monitors","brand":"Bushnell","description":"The Bushnell iON Elite GPS Golf Watch earns praise for its accuracy and user-friendliness, making it a favorite for many. However, charging issues and a less-than-intuitive interface have some users seeking alternatives.","imageUrl":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61obdGYueHL._AC_SL1500_.jpg","affiliateUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMT1X9H","amazonUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMT1X9H","ourProduct":false,"price":220,"priceTier":"Budget","seoTitle":"Bushnell iON Elite GPS Golf Watch Review - AgentScored","seoDescription":"The Bushnell iON Elite GPS Golf Watch earns praise for its accuracy and user-friendliness, making it a favorite for many. 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YOLO golf is the only way to play. I don’t care what I shoot as long as I hit a few shots that remind me I used to be good","date":"2025-11-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1oopfhf/yolo_golf_the_philosophy_that_made_golf_fun_again/","author":"u/slaughterhousevibe","rating":null,"text":"It’s a lot easier for those of us 😮‍💨😮‍💨 who used to be decent. I shot 67 in competition back in the day, and I have nothing left to prove. That mindset simplifies everything","date":"2025-11-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13y8xc6/gps_golf_smart_watch_what_one_is_the_best/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"I moved from an S62 to an Apple Watch ultra with Golfshot premium, and I’m glad I did. I did like having a dedicated golf watch but the Garmin software is really clunky and annoying. Also, the GPS stopped working several times. Apple Watch just works.","date":"2023-06-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13y8xc6/gps_golf_smart_watch_what_one_is_the_best/","author":"u/classick_4","rating":null,"text":"I love my Garmin Marq 2. Being able to set locations for landing zones, zoom in on holes, see the shape of the green better, etc. It’s awesome.","date":"2023-06-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1blzjkr/golf_gps_watches/","author":"u/Program_Zealousideal","rating":null,"text":"Looking for recommendations for a GPS golf watch that doesn't require additional subscriptions. I have no interest in paying an addition annual fee. What do you use? Why do you like it? I want yardages,  hazards and overhead views, scorekeeper, and possibly a smart caddie feature that learns as you play and establish yardages.","date":"2024-03-23","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1oopfhf/yolo_golf_the_philosophy_that_made_golf_fun_again/","author":"u/Junkman3","rating":null,"text":"Similar story here.  It took me years to understand that I don't have the physical ability, or the necessary practice time, to shoot par anymore.  I would get angry and have no fun. I finally realized I'm not going to make a living playing golf and no one gives a sh!t what my handicap is.  Now I just have fun with my buddies.","date":"2025-11-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1oopfhf/yolo_golf_the_philosophy_that_made_golf_fun_again/","author":"u/Sad-Impression2505","rating":null,"text":"37yo, 6 total knee surgeries with the last one being a total knee replacement. Hamstrings and lower back are stiff as a board due to powerlifting injury 10 years ago. But you know what? I carried my drive over the back fence today at the range! YOLO MOFOS!","date":"2025-11-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1oopfhf/yolo_golf_the_philosophy_that_made_golf_fun_again/","author":"u/caps_rockthered","rating":null,"text":"I envisioned you typing this while that aforementioned child was walking up and down your back.","date":"2025-11-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1oopfhf/yolo_golf_the_philosophy_that_made_golf_fun_again/","author":"u/Sakai_Palidium","rating":null,"text":"Why does this feel like OP wrote it the post with AI","date":"2025-11-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l4suko/i_cant_believe_it_took_me_this_long_to_figure_out/","author":"u/StockUser42","rating":null,"text":"I had one coach tell me “put a watch on your top hand.  Slide a comb under the watch band so that it touches the back of your hand.  The wrist cock is a motion like you’re trying to scratch an itch on the back of your hand with the comb, without bending the comb”.\n\nIt’s very little actual movement.  Up and down at address, not left and right.","date":"2025-06-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l4suko/i_cant_believe_it_took_me_this_long_to_figure_out/","author":"u/Lazy-squirrel642","rating":null,"text":"I’m in the exact same boat. Do you have any videos that make the wrist hinge explanation very dumbed down and clear? \n\nThanks in advance","date":"2025-06-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l4suko/i_cant_believe_it_took_me_this_long_to_figure_out/","author":"u/ThePrinceofTJ","rating":null,"text":"The exact same thing happened to me. I took a lesson with a coach, and he immediately forced me to “load” the club by hinging my wrist. \n\nI now start my swing with a very exaggerated “cocking up” of the club by hinging my wrist ups. Then I do the backswing. \n\nLooks contrived but I’m hitting longer and straighter. 7i went from 145 to 175 yds (tracked with arccos). Unreal.","date":"2025-06-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l4suko/i_cant_believe_it_took_me_this_long_to_figure_out/","author":"u/questionablestandard","rating":null,"text":"I took lessons and my coach still never told me about proper grip or this. Thanks for the share. I went from baseball grip to overlap 3 months ago and it was a definite improvement to my contact and ease of speed. I’ll be trying this next time I’m out.","date":"2025-06-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l4suko/i_cant_believe_it_took_me_this_long_to_figure_out/","author":"u/coreytrevorlahey69","rating":null,"text":"Porzak describes it best IMO in this short. I no longer have to think about wrist hinge, it happens naturally.\n\nIt’s the product of having the heel pad of lead hand on top of the club (leverage), and having width in the backswing, which automatically applies that leverage.\n\nhttps://youtube.com/shorts/jGVDaGH_IbA?si=1CXSd9Bg3gE6YBwm","date":"2025-06-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l4suko/i_cant_believe_it_took_me_this_long_to_figure_out/","author":"u/Appropriate-Food1757","rating":null,"text":"https://youtu.be/u20MHB-UjAc?si=PPxxD3tXO0R2qTK2\n\nWhile you’re at it\n\nhttps://youtu.be/0njbpYjo_bo?si=MTtuxVxJTpvIJxvM","date":"2025-06-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l4suko/i_cant_believe_it_took_me_this_long_to_figure_out/","author":"u/Rivercitybruin","rating":null,"text":"My buddy who is golf-obsessed and fringe california-amateur participant said this changed his game\n\n  \nClub needs to stay on plane\n\n  \nShaft needs needs to point to your target line at all times... If you had 2-ended flahshlight, then light goes way back on target and then way forward... Target line = line from ball to target and extends backwards behind ball","date":"2025-06-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1n4su74/sunday_golf_deals_08312025/","author":"u/dare_side","rating":null,"text":"Usually check these out just for anything that I actually need. Been looking at a new bag so I was excited about the Srixon stand bag. Checked it out and… ships in 6-7 MONTHS and delivery is $120! \n\nNo thanks Amazon, I think I’ll pass😂","date":"2025-08-31","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lx44y6/amazon_prime_day_golf_deals_july_11th/","author":"u/ASOG_Recruiter","rating":null,"text":"$300 for an entire set of modern clubs and bag is a hell of a deal for a new golfer or someone playing with ancient hand me downs.","date":"2025-07-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lx44y6/amazon_prime_day_golf_deals_july_11th/","author":"u/ArkNoob69","rating":null,"text":"Anyone know if any of those range finders are worth it? Or which one is the best bang for your buck.","date":"2025-07-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lx44y6/amazon_prime_day_golf_deals_july_11th/","author":"u/ryuhyoko","rating":null,"text":"Please get rid of that annoying banner at the bottom","date":"2025-07-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lulbdw/new_putter/","author":"u/hfcobra","rating":null,"text":"Putters are more about feel than anything else. Use one that fits your stroke and use it for a long time.","date":"2025-07-08","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lulbdw/new_putter/","author":"u/kw2026","rating":null,"text":"I have the wine that has the two prongs, mallet/blade hybrid, and I really like it","date":"2025-07-08","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lulbdw/new_putter/","author":"u/Ok_Fox2240","rating":null,"text":"Those have great balance, tried and true spider design.","date":"2025-07-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lulbdw/new_putter/","author":"u/ziuq557","rating":null,"text":"Those are actually very underrated putters, especially with the all in graphite shaft. Should be a great buy.","date":"2025-07-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMT1X9H","author":"Louisa Graham","rating":5,"text":"Prezzie. My son loved his xmas present","date":"2026-02-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMT1X9H","author":"Kal","rating":3,"text":"La luminosité est faible en outdoor","date":"2026-02-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1k2wr3s/my_two_year_olds_swing_overhyping_something/","author":"u/Efunk07","rating":null,"text":"He first picked up a club at 18 months, and has just watched my wife and I golf and golf on tv. Too early to start thinking college and pro dreams??","date":"2025-04-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mr9gi9/aita_for_chucking_a_guys_golf_ball_into_the_woods/","author":"u/BRHypeZz","rating":null,"text":"\nToday I was golfing 18 with my girlfriend and another twosome we paired up with.\n\nWe’re playing at a normal pace — not slow, not holding anyone up. On one hole, the group behind us tees off while we’re still on the fairway. Ball lands not too far from us. Annoying, but whatever.\n\nThen, before we even get on the green, they hit again from the fairway… and this time the ball almost nails my girlfriend. (Which not for nothing, it was a great shot by the group behind) \n\nAt that point, the other twosome said, “Fuck those guys, chuck it into the woods.”* So I did. \n\nDid it feel good watching the guy look for his ball for way too long? Absolutely.\n\nWhen I get home, we ended up having a barbecue with the extended family following golf and a few relatives were saying I’m the asshole…\n\nAm I? ","date":"2025-08-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mbo6qm/though_cheesy_and_stupid_the_happy_gilmore_sequel/","author":"u/David09251","rating":null,"text":"I don't have much context to this post, other than it was great to see a few of the LIV players including two who have had past beef with each other share a room with players from the PGA, which also included harsh critics of LIV like Rory and Scotty. I am trying not to have too many spoilers for people who haven't seen the movie, but i believe having them be on the team of the \"good guys\" was a powerful statement. There are much bigger existential threats to golf other than new leagues. The Maxi league seemed ridiculous but when you look at what is happening to our game at a social level it's a great metaphor. If you haven't seen the movie, it's worth watching. It's funny and quippy and just a good easy watch like most Sandler films. ","date":"2025-07-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1hryjyi/psa_new_driver_tech_is_bullsht/","author":"u/LivermoreP1","rating":null,"text":"TL;DR save your money for lessons with a good instructor. Nothing has outperformed my properly fitted 2018 Taylormade M4, but I gained 10mph in clubhead speed with lessons. \n\nWith the new year we’re going to see a few new club releases including new driver lineups from Callaway, Taylormade, Ping, and maybe a couple others. \n\nIf you’ve been properly fitted for a driver in the past 10 years none of this technology has advanced far enough to make a discernible difference. Watch any of Rick Shiels’ videos (love him or hate him) from the past couple of years where he compares drivers from the past decade with little to no noticeable difference in performance. \n\nAerodynamic driver head design for “faster clubhead speed” has shown to make almost no impact in actual performance. \n\nAnyway, thanks for coming to my TED talk. \n\n3..2..1… before someone else posts “some guy ranted about driver tech so I bought a new driver”","date":"2025-01-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMT1X9H","author":"Joe in FL","rating":5,"text":"Better than Garmin. Works very well, accurate and yardage confirmed with top tier range finder. Best thing is the app syncs well with watch and can easily populate new courses, and updates. Two new courses opened near me...and this watch grabbed them both.  My 2 garmins I returned did not load easily and required old school pc. I'm android phone/chromebook and into some tech...so the Bushnell was able to run. Probably not as good as some Apple devices, but plenty of good features for me, and I've had gps watches for many years. Good price, and it charges ok...just be careful with charge adapter but its good.  Played a round and the battery was still 75% up so seems good. Easy setup with just a quick overview,  light on wrist, color display good, and affordable too.","date":"2026-02-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMT1X9H","author":"Sung Cho","rating":1,"text":"Good Watch but battery is terrible  STOPPED Charging after. Got this watch back in April of 2024, used it for about six month and battery stopped charging so I sent it for a warranty service which it had no problem after getting it checked. Received it back and it was charging again for about another 6 months and again, the watch would not charge and would not turn on. Tried everything to recharge this thing but still not working.","date":"2026-02-19","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMT1X9H","author":"terry walker","rating":5,"text":"Bushnell watch works great. this Bushnell golf watch works very well","date":"2026-02-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMT1X9H","author":"Dennis","rating":4,"text":"You better have good eyes. I've only used it once so far. It picked up the satellite quickly and seemed to have correct distances. There's a lot of features I didn't try yet so can't comment on them. I had an older version of this watch which was black/white and a cinch to read. This color screen, although really nice, is hard for me to read in the sunlight. It's better if I have reading glasses on but can't use those for golfing. Just know the screen is harder to read in the direct light than when in a golf cart with shade from the roof.","date":"2026-02-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMT1X9H","author":"L. Romano","rating":5,"text":"So Far So Good. I bought this watch to replace my Garmin golf watch that lasted less than a year. I really like how it is quite intuitive —- however, there are no directions that tell how to end a round.  I was worried that it might be too big for my wrist, but it fits perfectly and doesn’t get in the way.  The screen is easy to read and use.  I also bought a 3 year protection plan with it. The only thing I don’t like about it is that the battery cannot be replaced, so once the battery’s useful life is over, the watch is done.","date":"2026-02-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMT1X9H","author":"Kyle Price","rating":5,"text":"Great Golf Watch, does what you need, and not a bunch of stuff that you don’t need.. This watch works really well for distances. I was using my phone with a golf app, but in low signal areas, it would be inaccurate. This thing has been spot on, every time I’ve checked the distance it gives me and double checked with a range finder. It took me a while to trust it, but now, that I know it is good, it saves me a good amount per round of golf. There are probably a lot of features that other watches have that this one doesn’t, but for the cost vs most others, this things is great. I’m buying all the golfers in my family these for Christmas this year!","date":"2026-02-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMT1X9H","author":"me","rating":1,"text":"Lots of other gps golf watches to choose from. Battery charger connection to watch does not stay connected to watch.  It uses 2 small magnets an they do not work; maybe they have the polarity orientated incorrectly? lol.A clip on type connector or USB C would be better.  I'm using an elastic band.When playing courses with multiple 9 holes at same location, the gps does automatically bring up next 9 when you move over.  Big Pita to get it to find it.  The GPS accuracy, slope readings and brightness are good.  Pondering returning it.  Many other competitors in the price range to choose from.Filled out 'help me' on Bushnell Customer Support page but have not heard back.  Tried to all Customer Support but a recording says they are flooded with calls and will call back.","date":"2026-02-19","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMT1X9H","author":"RLS59","rating":5,"text":"Bushnell Golf iON Elite GPS Watch. Love everything about this golf watch!  The features are endless and target practically every aspect of the course to help you improve your game.","date":"2026-02-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMT1X9H","author":"Elaine Yale","rating":5,"text":"It's Accurate, Easy To Use. I have used my Bushnell Ion Elite GPS Watch for dozens of rounds.  It is easy to use and gives good results.  I do not keep my score on the watch and so I have never once had battery issues; 18 holes and 1 bar (out of 5) of battery life gone.  It is comforting to know that I will never get stuck.While I prefer larger handheld GPS over a watch, fortunately for me this watch display is sufficiently large I can see yardage without my reading glasses.  BUT, if I want to see hazard data then I do need glasses - that's my issue, not the watch's; the data is there!  For the price, this watch is hard to beat.","date":"2026-02-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMT1X9H","author":"Sandro","rating":4,"text":"Ottimo prodotto, la visualizzazione dei campi anche se ridotta è perfetta e utile, posizionamento pin sul green ottimo, ostacoli un pò difficili da interpretare con le sigle, era meglio utilizzare dei simboli, misurazioni perfette di centro fine e inizio green, inserimento punteggio ottimo. Altre funzioni minimal ma c'è ricezione chiamate e messaggi sms. Aspetto elegante. Manca la tracciatura dei colpi che non è attualmente prevista. Migliorabile la visualizzazione sotto il sole, in altre condizioni è ottima. Bracciale ottimo e non ingombrante. Un buon acquisto. Assistenza ottima, in un paio di giorni hanno aggiunto la tracciatura di due campi che mancavano. Sono soddisfatto, aspetto però l'implementazione della tracciatura dei colpi e mazze.","date":"2026-02-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMT1X9H","author":"Horst F.","rating":2,"text":"Die Macher der Uhr haben sich bestimmt etwas dabei gedacht. Aber nur was? Die Bedienung mit nur 1 Knopf und Tochscreen suggeriert eine einfache Handhabung. Diese ist jedoch alles andere als intuitiv. Und darüber hinaus kann ich wenig positives zu der Uhr sagen.Positiv:Design, Größe, Gewicht, Akkulaufzeit, Ladezeit, Große Zahlen auf dem Standard Vorne-Mitte-Hinten Bildschirm, Slope AusgleichNegativ:• wackeliger Ladestecker (die Magnetchen halten nicht wirklich gut)• Bluetooth-Verbindung zum Smartphone bricht öfter ab• Update für mehrere Plätze (zB alle Deutschland) nur über Chrome Browser möglich• Fairway-Ansicht: die Zahlen zur Schlagplanung sind winzig und kaum zu lesen• Hindernisse werden kryptisch gelistet mit viel zu kleiner Schrift• Grün-Ansicht: Pin verschieben sehr fummelig• Scoring: nur über zu kleine Scrollfläche, kein PLUS/MINUS Symbol• Stableford Scoring wird zwar angegeben, funktioniert aber nicht - gar nicht• Course Handicap kann nicht angegeben werden und wird auch nicht berechnet• man kann keine Layuppositionen für spätere Runden speichern (zB Doglegs)Alles in allem eine Enttäuschung für mich. Ich habe die Uhr wieder zurück geschickt, auch aus dem Grund, dass man mir eine gebrauchte Uhr (anstatt wie beworben NEU) untergejubelt hatte.","date":"2026-02-19","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lqgr8g/golf_gps_watch_to_be_kept_in_pocket/","author":"u/Smoetyjnr","rating":null,"text":"Hi fellow golfers!\n\nI’ve been doing a bit of research on Golf GPS watches in general. Love the features that a variety of the watches have, including Bushnell Ion Elite, Voice Caddie T11 Pro, Shotscope, etc. but don’t love the idea of wearing it while playing. \n\nDoes anyone know if I can use it literally as a hand held gps device that I can keep in pocket and pull it out on an as need basis. Will doing this limit any key functionalities?\n\nUnderstand for Shotscope, the RFID tag is in the band, so wouldn’t work if I just had the watch face in pocket if I went down the GPS/Shot tracking route.\n\nWould love to hear if anyone has any thoughts on keeping the watch in their pockets etc. \n\nTIA\n\nEdit: just wanted to add, I hate having my phone in pocket and want limited interaction with it while playing a round. Ideally focusing on a pure golf watch rather than the likes of Garmin which provide other non-golfing functionality which I don’t need. Wouldn’t be using it other than for playing golf ","date":"2025-07-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13y8xc6/gps_golf_smart_watch_what_one_is_the_best/","author":"u/-SIKE-","rating":null,"text":"I have been searching recently on the best GPS golf watch to buy. The one key feature I am looking for and I can't seem to find is text/call capabilities.   \nI see the Bushnell Ion Elite will notify you when text/e-mail's come in, but you can't view them. I am looking for a golf GPS watch, that doubles as a smart watch essentially.","date":"2023-06-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1o6terb/anyone_use_a_garmin_venu_4_for_golf/","author":"u/BogeyGolfer5656","rating":null,"text":"I currently have a Bushnell Ion Elite as my dedicated golf GPS watch.  I needed to replace my daily-wear fitness watch and went with the Garmin Venu 4 and it occurred to me that it would be nice to have a quality golf watch that is also a fitness watch.  \n\nIt kind of annoys me that I currently have to swap out my fitness watch with my Ion Elite for golf and then switch back. \n\nI already went with the Garmin Venu 4 so I'm curious if the golf functionality is any good.  Thinking I should have gone with the Garmin S70 for another $150 but that ship has sailed. ","date":"2025-10-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1pj3cf9/wednesdays_golf_deals_12102025_unurseresidences/","author":"u/Nurseresidences","rating":null,"text":"Your Wednesday daily deals. Sign-up to get these deals via email below, or join [my golf deals subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/DailyGolfSteals/) to get these a little earlier in the day (I can schedule ahead)\n\n**GOLF CLUBS**\n\n~~$500~~ [$200 Mizuno ST-Z 230 Limited Edition Driver (Brand New)](https://www.dailygolfsteals.com/deal/200-mizuno-st-z-230-limited-edition-driver-brand-new): Available in RH, Stiff Flex, and 9.5 Loft. No code needed. 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Shipping is based on location\n\n~~$762~~ [$495 Callaway 6-PW Big Bertha Irons (Like New)](https://www.dailygolfsteals.com/go/495-callaway-6-pw-big-bertha-irons-like-new/25720): Available in RH and LH (for $386 in Average Condition), Regular Flex, 6-PW.  Easy to hit, outstanding ball speed, promotes forgiveness, delivers easy distance and powerful shots. No code needed. Shipping is free for members\n\n~~$180~~ [$99 TaylorMade MG3 Chrome SB Wedge (Like New)](https://www.dailygolfsteals.com/go/99-taylormade-mg3-chrome-sb-wedge-like-new/25724): No previous use. ","date":"2025-06-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mvdyzr/daily_golf_deals_08202025_unurseresidences/","author":"u/Nurseresidences","rating":null,"text":"Your Wednesday daily deals. Sign-up to get these deals via email below. Leave a comment if there is anything you would like me to keep an eye out for.\n\n[Check out our latest giveaway for a Full Callaway Strata Plus Set. Good luck!](https://www.dailygolfsteals.com/giveaways)\n\n**GOLF CLUBS**\n\n~~$350~~ [$170 Cobra Air-X 2 Offset Driver (Brand New)](https://www.dailygolfsteals.com/go/170-cobra-air-x-2-offset-driver-brand-new-2/28564): Available in RH, Lite Flex, 11.5 Loft. This lightweight driver uses an A.I. face, draw-biased weighting, and an offset, with a straight-neck option available. No code needed Shipping is based on location\n\n~~$223~~ [$167 Callaway Epic Speed Driver (Like New)](https://www.dailygolfsteals.com/go/167-callaway-epic-speed-driver-like-new/28571): Available in RH, Regular Flex, 12 Loft. This driver's new A.I.-designed speed frame improves horizontal and torsional stability for increased ball speeds across the face. No code needed. Shipping is free on orders $199+\n\n~~$180~~ [$117 Callaway White Hot Versa One CH Putter (Like New)](https://www.dailygolfsteals.com/go/117-callaway-white-hot-versa-one-ch-putter-like-new/28573): Available in RH and LH, Stroke Lab 3GEN R","date":"2025-08-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1hgbqoe/daily_golf_deals_canadian_golf_deals_12172024/","author":"u/Nurseresidences","rating":null,"text":"Your Tuesday daily deals. Sign-up to get these deals via email below, or join [my golf deals subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/DailyGolfSteals/) to get these a little earlier in the day (I can schedule ahead). [Check out our 2024 Holiday Giveaway - this year we're giving away a BRAND NEW Scotty Cameron Putter!](https://kingsumo.com/g/199z8x1/win-an-brand-new-scotty-cameron-newport-putter/g8ppojj)\n\n**GOLF CLUBS**\n\n~~$1036~~ [$829 Callaway Apex Pro 21 Iron Set (Very Good Condition)](https://www.dailygolfsteals.com/go/829-callaway-apex-pro-21-iron-set-very-good-condition/20791): Available in RH, Stiff Flex, and 4-PW+AW Set. No code needed. Shipping is free\n\n~~$300~~ [$250 Odyssey Ai-One 2-Ball Jailbird Putter (Brand New)](https://www.dailygolfsteals.com/go/250-odyssey-ai-one-2-ball-jailbird-putter-brand-new/20781): Available in RH and LH, 34-35\" Length. No code needed. Shipping is free\n\n~~$160~~ [$100 King Cobra Snakebite Versatile Grind Wedge](https://www.dailygolfsteals.com/go/100-king-cobra-snakebite-versatile-grind-wedge/20783): Available in RH and LH, 52-60 Degrees Loft. No code needed. Shipping is free\n\n \n\n**GOLF BAGS**\n\n~~$180~~ [$100 Datrek Superlite Stand Bag](https://www.d","date":"2024-12-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1elmxez/advice_with_purchasing_gps/","author":"u/Particular-Catch-311","rating":null,"text":"I’m looking into purchasing a GPS, the ones that I’ve had my eye on are bushnell phantom 3 slope, Garmin Approach G12, Shot Scope v5 & Bushnell ion elite. \nI wear an Apple Watch right now and don’t use it for golf due to battery issues, but I like tracking my activity with it and answering calls on the course. \nThe convenience of checking yardage on my wrist is clearly the best option, to ensure I have access to the information at all times when I need it, but I don’t want to give up the Apple Watch unless i can be swayed otherwise. Maybe I could wear 2 watches lol. \nI have plans to purchase new clubs end of year or beginning of next so the shot tracking ability of the shot scope might not get put to use until that purchase happens, if that is going to affect the use of the gps, I’d also like to know before purchasing.\nAnyways if anyone has any knowledge or advice regarding any of these devices or others it would be greatly appreciated. ","date":"2024-08-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1nyzbas/guy_was_paired_with_our_group_of_3_yesterday/","author":"u/GlickedOut","rating":null,"text":"Went for an 18 hole with my two buddies yesterday and as we get to the first Tee the employee there said we now have a fourth man…I wasn’t that happy about it at first, simply because I wanted a nice day on the course with just my friends…Our fourth man was Dennis. \n\nTurns out, Dennis is an absolute legend, scholar and a stud. My buddies and I are pretty awful at golf, so I told Dennis before we even tee’d off that he’d be the best golfer on the day. He laughed and said “We’ll see about that.” (We did see about it, and he was definitely better than us by a long shot) \n\nAnyways, over the time we had with Dennis we got to know him pretty well. He’s an older gentlemen so he gave us young guys some life advice and stories. He was unbelievably kind and even ripped on us when we had bad shots. His favourite line being “Great miss!”. If we shanked a ball and lost it, he’d go look for our ball, with or without us. He would watch our shots and tell us where it landed if we didn’t quite see it. He never judged our shitty golf skills and was patient and kind. It was the last thing I expected from a good golfer paired with terrible ones. \n\nDennis, thank you for being so kind, patient and admir","date":"2025-10-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1pccwas/dedicated_golf_gps_watch_vs_a_regular_smart_watch/","author":"u/TheAverageDark","rating":null,"text":"My dad has been talking about wanting a watch with GPS so he can see yardages and with Christmas fast approaching I was going to surprise him.\n\nAre dedicated golf GPS watches like the Garmin S50 really that much better than say a Google Pixel watch tied to 18 Birdies or something?","date":"2025-12-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1nvpemu/i_know_were_all_equal_in_gods_eyes_or_whatever/","author":"u/nodougbutdoug","rating":null,"text":"Flatirons golf, Boulder. 14th hole. Two five woods. Second shot was 246 yards. \n\nStill didn’t break 90. \n\nEdit: I know it's also called an albatross. I was unaware of the strong feelings on the topic and I apologize to everyone I hurt. That is not the kind of person I am. I will learn from this mistake and will do better going forward. \n\nEdit part deux: I live in Colorado, so the elevation gives you a two-club boost.   \n\nI work at a non-profit, so the water hazards are my pro shop. On Saturday mornings my daughter and I watch soccer together and confetti-up my collection, so that's why the ball looks like that.","date":"2025-10-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l2idib/played_with_a_guy_that_claimed_gimmes_werent_a/","author":"u/interested0582","rating":null,"text":"Late Sunday afternoon, I caught up to a solo on hole 5 and we decided to join up. After some small talk, he mentioned he was 2 under through 4. I was skeptical but told him that hopefully he could keep it going. \n\nWe hit our shots and met on the green, where I watched him leave a birdie putt about 3ish feet short. He then measured it with his broomstick putter, said “that’s good,” and picked it up.\n\nAs we walked to 6, he told me he started playing in 2020 and had a personal best of 63. I jokingly said, “You should try a tournament, might win some money.”\n\nOver the next few holes, I noticed he kept picking up anything within his putter length. On 13, he claimed to be 6 under and possibly will break his record, so I asked if he was counting the pick ups as a stroke. \n\nHe replied, dead serious: “The USGA rule book says that a stroke only counts if you strike the ball. Plus, my handicap only allows a bogey at worst, so I can just pick up if it’s within the limit of my longest club” (which was his broomstick putter). \n\nPerplexed, I laughed, then realized he was serious. After that he said “most people don’t know that the rules of golf are played between the lines, so if the USGA doesn’t","date":"2025-06-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1kgvlts/my_visit_to_scotland_and_the_pace_of_play_in_the/","author":"u/Bitter_Tea_6628","rating":null,"text":"I just got back from Scotland.  Played 5 courses, including the Old Course, Jubilee, Carnoustie and Kings barn.\n\nThe longest round took 4 hours and 10 minutes. I did not wait for a shot.  We did not make anyone wait for a shot. Oh - and we WALKED.\n\nCarnoustie is probably the hardest course in the Open Rota - and we played in 3:55.  Some of this is the caddies - who push ready golf and encourage giving putts inside 2 feet.  Can't find a ball - drop one.\n\nThe Scots do NOT TOLERATE SLOW PLAY.  All groups are tracked by GPS device.  One guy at my hotel told me the day before at Jubillee a group took 2:20 to play the front 9 - and the starter put them on the clock and threatened to take them off the course.\n\nThe pace of play in American gold is intolerable and I dread my next round here.  There is zero reason to take 5 hours to play golf.  None.\n\nBut people in the states don't know better.\n\n  \n","date":"2025-05-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1icbx83/why_do_so_many_golfers_lie_about_how_well_they/","author":"u/lightemup404","rating":null,"text":"Spent the last few weeks chatting with a coworker about golf because he’s known as ‘the golfer’ in the office. Told me that he’s around a 5 handicap but can sometimes dip down into the low 70s on a good day. A little skeptical, I invited him to play.\n\nAnyways, we played together on Sunday and I counted him shooting a 104 without making a single putt, he took a gimme on all 18 holes. After 14 holes, he ran out of golf balls and had to search in the woods and finished with an old range ball. At the end of the round, he looked me dead in the eyes and said “I think I beat you, I shot a 79” and showed me his scorekeeping app, I laughed and said “good job man, I shot an 84.” \n\nNow usually I don’t care at all what people say that they shoot, but later that day, I found him on the handicap app he uses and he put in a 79 and then on Monday I overheard him telling some guys how great he played. Obviously, anyone that watches him play will be able to tell he’s not great, but has it become a thing to embellish your score by 20-30 strokes?\n\nEdit: No I didn’t play with Riggs\n\nEdit2: also, he is my senior at work so can’t really call him out. ","date":"2025-01-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ltfyjr/walked_off_the_course_after_9_today_for_the_first/","author":"u/ShiroHachiRoku","rating":null,"text":"In 30+ years of playing golf, it finally happened today. \n\nMe and my buddy got paired up with two friends one of whom had his 6 year old with him “just to watch.” \n\nThings start off smoothly and we finish the first hole. They each maybe double bogey it. They picked up at some point. We’re like “nice”, they know when to stop the bleeding. \n\nHole two. They start talking loud af even while me and my buddy are teeing off. They’re so engrossed in their conversation we had to tell them it was their turn. They duff their shots. Dude with the kid lets him hit one. We proceed to go to our balls. They can’t find theirs. We had to tell them where they were when they were looking on the other side of the fairway. They sting their way to the green and pick up. Again ok maybe they know they’re slow. \n\nBy hole three the kid was getting fussy and dad had to call mom to pick him up. \n\nHole 4. They won’t stfu on the tee box. Had to tell them to keep quiet. Had to tell them to keep quiet on the green too as they were yapping it up. They park their carts 3 feet behind the green. \n\nHole 5. On guy tees off when the group in front was still on the fairway. He rolls it up to them thankfully. They keep tal","date":"2025-07-07","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1m58cf2/ok_lets_put_this_scottie_scheffler_is_as_good_as/","author":"u/zRouth","rating":null,"text":"I've been seeing a lot of talk about Scottie is almost as good as Woods, he's the next Woods, etc. etc. \n\nI put a comment on a post saying that Scottie isn't in the same conversation as Tiger Woods yet and I got downvoted to hell.  lol\n\nNow I'm not saying Scottie isn't he best player around, but he is not yet in the same ballpark as Tiger. Sure he's had an incredible 24-25 season and bested 2 of 9 stats that Tiger still holds such as putts per round and birdie %.  Everything else Tiger still has on him and everyone else who has ever played the game.\n\nI've also heard comments about \"oh the field is tougher\".  Yes the field is always getting better, that's how it goes.  And Scottie isn't dominating the game like Tiger did.  He isn't changing the course of golf as we know it.  He isn't winning the US open right now by 15 strokes like Tiger did in 2,000 at Pebble.  Scottie only won the US open by... oh wait hang on a sec.. he hasn't won the US open yet.\n\nLet's put this nonsense to bed right now. \n\n**Tiger Stats**\n\nPGA Tour Wins: 82 (tied with Sam Snead)\n\nMajor Championships: 15\n\nMasters Tournament Wins: 5.  The first was when he was 21 years old and won by 12 strokes!\n\nConsecutive Cuts","date":"2025-07-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1p0waba/played_9_holes_today_and_brought_my_2_year_old/","author":"u/Over_Sheepherder4503","rating":null,"text":"This morning she heard me talking about golf and said, “Dada, I wanna golfing.” So I called my local course and were awesome about fitting us in.\nShe sat in the cart clutching a plastic club, snacks, and a juice box like they were made of gold. Every shot I hit she yelled “YAY DADA!!” and clapped like I was Tiger in his prime. Score didn’t matter (I stopped counting at some point). When I left a putt way short she ran out, grabbed the ball, brought it back and handed it to me with the biggest grin: “Here go, Dada.”\nThat’s when I lost it.\nWatching her light up over something I love, seeing her little face every time the cart moved, hearing that belly laugh on every bump… man. Nothing has ever hit me this hard. My favorite thing in the world and my favorite person in the world, together, both of us stupid happy for two straight hours.\nI’m 37 and today was the best day of my life. \nHeart’s too big for my chest right now. Just had to tell somebody.","date":"2025-11-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/xvh17r/boys_my_cancer_just_wont_give_up_and_im_fading/","author":"u/inaaace","rating":null,"text":"My people,\n\nIt’s been a minute since I’ve checked in and I still get messages from you asking if I’m alive. What a community. Some of you may [remember me]( https://www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/umkqpz/boys_the_cancer_is_back_help_me_plan_a_killer_no/) asking where to play before starting chemotherapy, a question which snowballed into trips to Pinehurst, a Pro-Am tournament, a podcast visit, and, most importantly, several friendships. Unbelievable stuff.\n\nI am now on week 20 of chemo, [currently getting my 9th treatment]( https://i.imgur.com/6z0oJwx.jpeg). Fellas, it’s been a bitch of a ride, truly biblical stuff. Chemo absolutely strips you of pretty much any pleasure and energy, and you become an immobile blob of cells in a corner of your couch.\n\nUnfortunately, my newest scan didn’t come back as one would hope. Partial response is what they call it, but what it means is continuing chemo and possibly radiation. Honestly guys, if I were a single man, I’d ask for a break because I feel like I’m dancing on the edge of a goodbye over here, but having a 3-year-old and a 7-month-old makes me ask them for more poison. It’s a vicious cycle; when I’m on my knees puking all I can think abo","date":"2022-10-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1pcyobr/tiger_is_going_to_ruin_the_pgatour/","author":"u/bogeyz65","rating":null,"text":"Tiger is going to destroy the pga tour with his proposed changes to the schedule. Cutting over a third of the events while limiting the number of players that earn cards is ridiculous. \n\n“We are trying to get the best players together more often” is a bullshit excuse to limit the opportunities for the rank and file players while eliminating competition for the top tier players. I refuse to watch a “signature” event because it there is no drama until Sunday. \n\nYou want to make golf exciting? \n1.Open the field to as many players as possible and enforce the damn slow play rules. \n2.Bring back the Monday Qualifier and televise it. \n3.Re-pair the field after each round, have all the guys on the cut bubble playing together on Friday afternoon-and the guys leading playing together that morning. \n4.Quit giving sponsors exemptions to people who are no longer relevant like shankopotomas Webb Simpson. Other than his parents, who gives a damn if he is at a tournament, he isn’t going to be competitive. \n5.Stop thinking liv is competition. It is a shit tour where good players go to get worse(Smith, Rahm, Koepka, anyone) and has a smaller tv audience than professional pickleball. ","date":"2025-12-03","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1gwxnpq/which_do_you_prefer_rangefinder_smartwatch/","author":"u/Disco_Stu35","rating":null,"text":"Just curious what everyone's preferred method is. I've always used a cheap off brand rangefinder but I'm in the market for a much nicer one. I've also played with the idea of not getting a new one and using an app on my smartwatch, but not a designated golf gps watch. Thoughts?","date":"2024-11-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1m9hoc3/hey_tom_you_can_suck_it/","author":"u/Sharp_End_2589","rating":null,"text":"So no shit, there I was, straight from the car to the first tee box.\n\nNo warm-up, no practice swings, nothing. Just vibes. Then this guy, Tom, rolls up and asks if he can join. It’s a chill muni, no tee times, so I say, “Sure, man.” Tom insists I go first. I fully expect to snap hook it into the trees, but somehow I absolutely pipe one down the middle. Tom watches, then goes,\n\n“Wow. Do you always half-swing it like that?”\n\nKinda chuckles like he’s joking, but not really. I just shrug and go, “Just trying to hit ‘em straight today.”\n\nHe smirks and says “I mean… I guess.”\n\nAlright, Tom.\n\nHe tees off, lands right next to mine. Decent ball. I stay quiet, hop in the cart, and off we go.\n\nAt his ball, Tom nukes it over the green. Ends up making double. I sink a 20-footer and walk off with par. No words exchanged.\n\nThen it happens.\n\nOver the next 5 holes, Tom goes full meltdown. Hooks, slices, two OBs, lost ball, skulls, you name it. Meanwhile, I’m locked in. Pars on holes 1 through 5. Fairways and greens. I feel like I’ve been touched by the golf gods.\n\nI keep it classy. Gave him a few encouraging comments. Wanted so badly to say, “Maybe you should try half-swinging it…”\n\nOn the 6th tee,","date":"2025-07-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1plz6vb/free_apple_watch_golf_app_thats_uses_watchs_gps/","author":"u/D-CRUZR","rating":null,"text":"Hi all,\n\nAs the title suggests I'm looking for an app that uses the Apple Watch's GPS and not the Phones for distances? I also require the ability to input my scores via the watch.\n\n  \nI have tried 18 Birdies and from the AW8 up it uses the watch's GPS, but I have the AW7.\n\n  \nHole 19 if I remember correctly, could use the Watch's GPS but required a subscription to enter scores via the Watch. \n\n  \n","date":"2025-12-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1kic4h5/i_won_the_masters_fantasy_draft_2025_1627000/","author":"u/SwipedForTheHype","rating":null,"text":"Sort of still trying to pinch myself. I am currently waiting for the shipment of the grand prize, as I just submitted the w9 and eligibility form. What a sweet ending to an even sweeter masters. Will, who works at Augusta as the Digital Technology Manager has been super helpful. Stoked to see just how the leather golf bag looks with my clubs in it.  Does this mean I get the Fantasy Draft green jacket? Hint, hint would be a great addition to next years prize Augusta. I think we should get together and try and make it happen! Wouldn’t it be a great to have a battle for the fantasy green jacket every year? All in all just super stoked on this. 2025 Masters was one for the books, this just put the icing on the cake. \n\nFantasy line up, Rory, Rose, Schef, Aaron Rai, Bryson. \n\nI’ll update when everything arrives.","date":"2025-05-09","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1n7xwa8/the_us_open_should_only_be_at_public_courses/","author":"u/PsychologicalReply99","rating":null,"text":"The beauty of the U.S. Open (and Open Championship) is that any of us, if we have the run of our lives, could be out there with the best in the world. I love going to venues that have hosted majors to get a taste of the hardest tests in golf. Why host an “open” championship on a private course that is only open to elites? Iconic venues like Torrey Pines, Bethpage Black, and Pebble Beach have shown that public tracks can deliver world-class tests worthy of the best players. Winged Foot and Riviera don’t need support or attention but a U.S. Open can do so much for a place like Erin Hills. The USGA should spend its time and resources supporting great public courses instead of just defaulting to the same old private clubs. ","date":"2025-09-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ifyyi6/some_friends_introduced_me_golf_1year_ago_this_is/","author":"u/ducasdeew","rating":null,"text":"Hi everyone! I start my dream backyard 5 months ago. I discovered golf more or less 1 year ago. In the 1st 6months i become member of one golf course in Algarve Quinta da Ria(one great course if you visit Portugal) and i learned the max i could about everything. Since the recepcionist till the greenkeeper just by watching and speaking with people. This is my current situation 5 months after.\nDrive range, 9 holes pitch and putt with the smallest with 45 meters, putting green and chipping green for practice.\nNext month im gonna open my airbnb with a golf course on the backyard. If you visit Portugal to play golf and travell arround  you are welcome to play a free round with me.\nAll the best and good weekend for you all!","date":"2025-02-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1jkcc3v/is_cheating_normal_in_high_school_golf/","author":"u/HairyEyeballz","rating":null,"text":"Son is a freshman trying out for the golf team. I see on the 'find me' app that his group is on #8, so I leave the clubhouse bar to watch them coming in on #9. There are two groups ahead of them. This is my first experience with high school golf, and this is what I observed:\n\nFirst group: A kid goes over the green into a bunker. He strolls up, picks up his ball, smooths out the sand with his foot, places his ball back down, and easily pitches out. It took a few seconds for it to actually register what he was up to, he just seemed so casual about it.\n\nNext group: A kid goes WAY over the green and ends up on the cart path. Walks up, picks up the ball, and moves about 10-15' back toward the hole, where they drop in short rough.\n\nMy kid will play some generous \"winter rules\" when it's just him and me, but nothing approaching anything like this, and certainly not in a real competition. But is this what typically goes on in high school golf?\n\nETA: Update - After day two, the coach clarified that pick/clean/place was ok and my son was paying a lot more attention to his surroundings. He came home very discouraged. In the foursome he was with, he said one kid shot a legitimate 55, but the o","date":"2025-03-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1k4m53p/broke_80_tips_that_worked_for_me/","author":"u/ilovechintzypop","rating":null,"text":"**Preface:** 28M who got lessons from my dad back in the day but really picked up golf during Covid and play casual but competitive games with a close niche of friends. Play 1-2 a month and practice 1-2 times a week. My first scored game in 2020, I shot a 118 with clear over the top, baseball grip, early extension swing. Transition to 4/18/25, I broke 80 by shooting a 77 on a Par 72, 71.4/121, 6701 course from the blue tees. Wanting to replicate success, on 4/21/25- shot 78 on Par 72, 71.6/132, 6528 course from the blue tees.\n\n**Course Management:**\n\n* I read somewhere about Tiger learning golf by practicing from the green to tee and I wanted to follow that route. Really great investment because my short game has by far saved most of my rounds from disaster. Sometimes this meant I would forego range sessions entirely in favor of chipping and putting. Average putts per round is 33.4, .85 3 putts per round, and 3-5 up and downs per round since 2023.\n\n* Course management is the key to breaking 80 but there's a lot of work to be done before you actually utilize it. Meaning know your club yardages, dispersion pattern, and likely misses. I play a draw biased swing. If the green if relati","date":"2025-04-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1k02ckr/my_80_year_old_dad_settled_the_tiger_or_jack/","author":"u/CarrB1989","rating":null,"text":"My dad hit me with some amazing points and it made me think about the debate of who’s the GOAT differently. How Jack and Tiger are more than 18 and 15 majors. There careers require a lot of context. Particularly Tiger’s. Each were unique for their time.\n\nHis Take of Jack\n\n“JACK IS SIMPLY THE GREATEST WINNER GOLF HAS EVER SEEN”. Overall Jack played 586 times on the PGA Tour with 73 wins (including his 18 majors) Jack was superior over Tiger’s record in the 4 Majors overall. In terms of top-10 Major finishes, Jack had 55. In those top-10s, he was a record runner-up 19 times. Tiger has had 26 top-10s in Majors, and 7 of those have been second place finishes. Nicklaus during the 1970s played all 40 Majors contested and he finished in the top-10 in 35 of them. If it came solely down to performances in the Majors AND the wins, there would be no denying that Jack Nicklaus is significantly better overall in the majors. Tiger won more PGA events playing in 228 less tournaments overall. However, Since golf majors are king and it’s undeniable that Jack is the greatest winner in golf history even though his overall PGA winning % is less than Tiger”\n\nHis take on Tiger\n\n“TIGER IS THE GREATEST PL","date":"2025-04-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1gc1zxk/my_buddys_obsession_is_killing_our_pace_of_play/","author":"u/CoolDude1980","rating":null,"text":"We have this guy in our regular group, we'll call him \"Tom.\" For two years, we’ve been hitting the links together, and for two years, he’s been using the same mangled tee like it’s a holy relic.\n\nTom’s a joiner by trade—he spends his days piecing together wood for doors, windows, and staircases, so his hands look the part: calluses the size of golf balls and fingernails permanently beaten up. The tee, though, is somehow still his pride and joy. Every shot, it goes flying, and we all have to stand there waiting while he crawls around on his hands and knees until he finds it. Meanwhile, our pace of play is sinking like a ball in a water hazard.\n\nThis tee is so worn down and rolled up at the top, it takes him about five attempts just to get the ball to balance on it. Every shot, it’s like watching a science experiment. The ball wobbles, he steadies it, squints, sighs, tries again. I swear I’ve memorized the exact sequence of frustration he goes through by now.\n\nLast weekend, he actually hit the thing into the water, and I thought, *finally, this is it.* But no. Tom knelt at the edge, squinting into the water like he was searching for buried treasure. The rest of us just stood there, m","date":"2024-10-25","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ju3hlh/what_started_out_as_me_offering_my_industry/","author":"u/Greg-J","rating":null,"text":"Hey r/golf! So I accidentally bought a golf course. Yeah, you read that right.\n\nOur local track had been sitting abandoned since October 2022, turning into a damn jungle. After watching it rot for months, I went from \"hey, I might have some ideas\" to signing papers in June 2023 and starting renovations last August.\n\nLet me tell you - bringing a dead course back is BRUTAL. Wasn't my plan to own a golf course, but here we are.\n\nWhen I first walked the property, it was a complete disaster. The previous owners had gutted everything of value. No maintenance equipment, bar & grill stripped bare, and not a single employee left. We were literally starting from zero - just overgrown land and empty buildings. Had to source everything from scratch while the weeds kept growing.\n\nThe biggest eye-opener? Just having a nice golf course isn't enough to stay afloat these days. We've got a beautiful 137 acre Tom Fazio layout overlooking the lake, but I quickly realized we needed to pivot to a broader vision - turning this into a lakeside resort that happens to have an amazing golf course.\n\nPrivate and semi-private courses especially are fighting an uphill battle. People aren't just buying golf a","date":"2025-04-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1kimjbq/scottie_was_right_about_golf_course_design/","author":"u/Maybe_Yeah_I_Guess","rating":null,"text":"\n\nI am sure some of you watched the recent video with Grant Horvat and Scottie Scheffler. Scottie mentioned that he thinks golf course design needs more trees to prevent players from just bombing it all day. Watching Cricket Club and it is exactly the course design he doesn't like. It is wide open, long, and we keep seeing the same type of shots over and over. Players aren't forced to get creative or shape shots. Scottie also talks about how if you miss your tee shot by 10 yards, you are in the thick rough, but if you miss  it by 20 yards, you are in the crowd and now have an *easier* approach shot. All that being said, I will still happily watch this tournament.\n\n  \nEDIT: Made some corrections and this post is more about watching pros play. Also, I am not a long hitter and definitely on the bad side of a mediocre player.","date":"2025-05-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/ypp0zj/welp_boys_chemo_didnt_work_back_to_the_highstakes/","author":"u/inaaace","rating":null,"text":"Fucking A fellas, and forgive me for cursing here. 24 weeks of absolute misery that is chemotherapy only for the final result to show it all unsuccessful. I’d probably be dwelling on having wasted the last 6 months, but I have far too little future left to be focusing on the past. I am now working on convincing the docs to nuke me away with radiation instead, which may grant me some recovery time and hopefully some rounds of golf! \n\nYou guys have been my silver lining throughout the entire treatment. I’m still reading messages from [the last thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/xvh17r/boys_my_cancer_just_wont_give_up_and_im_fading/). You so generously decked out my bag which I am looking at every day longingly, wondering when I can take it to the links and shoot a cool 105. Bob Does Sports sent me a video of encouragement and my main man Fat Perez sent me their gear – unbelievable stuff. I am so humbled by this community which I’d never expected would end up being my safe haven. \n\nHere's the thing, guys. As much as I’m trying to stay breathing as long as possible, I am also trying to squeeze in as much golf as possible. With this treatment, my total tally of damage done b","date":"2022-11-08","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/jvxnhi/unpopular_opinion_while_i_do_enjoy_attending_golf/","author":"u/GUI_Center","rating":null,"text":"Edit: Thank you for the silvers kind reddit friends.\n\nEdit 2: and gold, thanks golf friend!","date":"2020-11-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mdeqix/i_love_how_my_friends_and_i_play_golf/","author":"u/kwertyup","rating":null,"text":"Recently I (29M) played solo and got paired with two other guys about my age. We all shot about 100. They wanted to adhere to full etiquette. Not walking ahead of the next ball, wait for everyone to get on the green to begin putting, pin out on every green, farthest putts first, best score gets to tee off first. But man, when we're all shooting 100, it slows this shit down! We're not good enough for that nonsense!\n\nI absolutely love how my crew plays. It's chaos. Everyone tees off in whatever order we walked up to the tee and got our clubs out. Everyone walks to their ball wherever it is. If my ball is 50 yards in front of you I'm walking to it while you're hitting and you'll just shout at me a heads up, and I'll crouch behind my bag as you chunk your approach up to me anyway. We get to the green at wildly different times and it's a general free for all. Everyone lining up their shot whenever they get to it, ready play, and the pin only comes out if someone has a chance at par or a birdie. Which is probably 3-4 times a round for pars (amongst all of us) and maybe once every 3 rounds for a birdie. If someone gets a birdie they are definitely getting first tee of the box. But really,","date":"2025-07-30","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1o6q097/my_take_golf_is_not_really_that_expensive_a_hobby/","author":"u/NoLawAtAllInDeadwood","rating":null,"text":"Golf has a reputation of being a costly hobby but I think, depending on where and how you play, it can be less costly than other popular hobbies.  Yes country clubs and elite courses are very pricey.  And yeah it's probably more expensive than just hiking or birdwatching or playing board games or whatever... but it's also not the cash drain it is often pointed out to be.\n\nCase in point:  Where I play, a round costs $32 weekdays and $37 weekends.  I always walk the course which saves me $18 per round.  I usually only get to play 1x per week at most since I still work.  Probably play about 40 rounds per year.  About 75% are weekend rounds.  Total is about $1430/yr for greens fees.  That's about $120/month, similar to the cost of a lot of other activities.  Of course you have equipment but I'm playing with the same irons I started with 15 years ago.  I did buy 2 new new drivers since I started playing but amortized over 15 years the cost of 3 drivers is not a lot.  Then there's balls, gloves, tees, range tokens, etc.\n\nBut for this I am getting 4-4.5 hours of enjoyable exercise per week, time hanging out with friends, and something that is good for my physical and mental health.  Of co","date":"2025-10-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1n51gsm/moved_up_a_tee_box_to_avoid_inconveniencing_a/","author":"u/p1nkfl0yd1an","rating":null,"text":"Was paired with a group of 3 college kids yesterday.  As a middle aged dude, I was a bit worried that these fit kids were going to want to play from the tips so I asked the one I was sharing a cart with what tees they're playing from.\n\nTo my surprise he said they were playing the senior/forward tees. I didnt want to make them all stop so I could hit from the usual men's tees so I told them that was fine.\n\nMan, what an absolutely stress free round of golf.  No lost balls.  Easy 5 irons leaving me 100 yards out on holes that usually torment me.  Open par 5s my driver leaving me 130 into the green.  My only double was because of an absolute flukey rocket bounce off a greenside sprinklerhead.  \n\n3 birdies on the day, and a career \"best\" 78.  It would have been lower if it wasnt for aerated greens making lag putting really bizarro.  Ive never broken 80 before, and to be honest, I dont really think playing from the senior tees counts. Im not putting this down as a true break 80 lol. \n\nI did kind of feel bad for the college kids I was paired with.  They were absolute cheeks at golf and they had to watch me \"crush\" 5 irons 30 yards past their drives and quietly play stress free golf.  Im s","date":"2025-08-31","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1jazvx6/its_time_to_say_goodbye_wish_you_all_smoking/","author":"u/WasAnAlien","rating":null,"text":"I played golf for the first time 1.5 years ago at a farewell trip for a buddy. Had a blast and decided to keep it going when we got back home. Spent tons of money on (beginner’s) gear and outfit, training accessories, and of course, driving range and green fees. I played for a whole year with friends and always had in mind that picking up this hardcore sport so late in life would be extremely hard, even with the million YouTube and IG videos I was watching, but I still had fun. All the beers made up for all the balls I lost, embarrassing drives, and shanked irons. \nUntil it wasn’t. \n\nIt started to be truly annoying not keeping up with the boys. I’m not talking about breaking my 122 record. Always kept my feet on the ground. I’m talking about passing the ladies’ tee, man! Or not shanking my irons to the other fairway, smacking that guy’s arms (not the head, my goodness). Or simply not being made fun of by the caddies - THAT messes up with your confidence. As golfer. As a man!\n\nSo it was time to get lessons. \nA fortune later, many lessons in, a visibly frustrated coach and … my swing looks probably much better, I won’t lie, but what you see in this picture represents my game, my peak","date":"2025-03-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1aieeox/had_my_first_ace_today_technically/","author":"u/sleva5289","rating":null,"text":"I say technically because I hit a ball in one swing from the tee to the green and into the hole. It’s winter golf time, so the course has two holes on each green and you move the flag to the other hole when you’re done with the hole. So I hit a great shot to the middle of the green. I watched the ball disappear. I thought it was over some hill on the green. Got up there and still couldn’t find the ball. Then realized it was in the other hole! Damn! I never had an ace yet in 40+ years of this game. I never had one, and I still never had one… technically. Gonna go cry in my beer.","date":"2024-02-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1nzo50r/i_left_my_golf_club_because_they_tried_to_fiddle/","author":"u/Neat-Drink2717","rating":null,"text":"Towards the end of the 2023 season, I got fitted with a new driver. I was around 22 index at the time. It changed everything for me. Once I gained confidence with that club, everything else started clicking, too.\n\nThrough that winter, I played in the club's winter league, and even though I only played in about half the events, I ended up finishing 6th overall. Things were heading in the right direction and I couldn't wait for the start of the 2024 season.\n\nI committed to playing whenever I could in the mid-week summer league. Most weeks, I was placing in the top three, and I had a number of wins. My handicap was constantly dropping, too. I started with a goal of getting to 18 index, and when I got through that, I set a new goal of 15. By the end of the season, I was 14.8.\n\nSome of those drops, however, were not natural. The club artificially docked me three times. I welcomed this as I was clearly progressing faster than my handicap was adjusting. The last of those times, after handing my card in, the pro said, \"Someone's getting docked tonight\". \"Great!\" I said. \"How many do you want to drop by?\" he asked me. \"The most you can\", I responded. \"You don't want to say that to me\", he s","date":"2025-10-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1qwla94/what_are_10_most_counterintuitive_things_about/","author":"u/GoldShammGold","rating":null,"text":"I've got 4 that really took me a long time to process.  Maybe you can get there faster!  \n\n1. I would always see PGA players with their club exiting left.  I didn't grasp that.  Wouldn't you need to follow through \"towards the target\" - like your basketball shot?  How can the club exit left?  \n\nWell no.  You're swinging on an arc, and - hey I'm not a geometry guy - the direction of ball is the tangent to the arc at that moment of impact.  Ooohhhh.  \n\n2. Contact with turf comes after contact with ball.  Wait, so this is not like tennis, where I can take a low ball and lob it over my opponent at the net?  It's not like baseball, where I can angle my bat upward?  \n\nYes, it's not like those.  You're hitting down, not scooping up.  \n\n3. Something something blah blah bunker shot, where you hit the sand, not the ball.  \n\nHonestly that's so counter-intuitive that despite literally watching 100 videos and getting some lessons, I'm still helpless in there.  \n\nI would pay $1000 bounty to someone who can teach me to consistently hit a bunker shot that stuck for a full season.  Live in Boston.  DMs open.  \n\n4. Random golfers you meet at munis are way nicer than you might expect.  Technically no","date":"2026-02-05","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l8hssw/genuine_review_of_stick_so_far_no_spoilers/","author":"u/FatFaceFaster","rating":null,"text":"So if you’re looking for a realistic overall premise, this show isn’t for you. If you’re looking for an original sports movie/tv show premise (washed up athlete finds the next big thing) this clearly isn’t for you. \n\nHowever if you’re a golfer and you’re looking for a reasonably entertaining tv show that happens to be golf adjacent, and you’re able to suspend a bit of disbelief; I think this show is unique cause… how often do we get a prestige TV Comedy exclusive about golf?? \n\nThe show is, in general, about a disgraced former superstar golfer (Owen Wilson) who had a public meltdown and is now in financial trouble grinding away teaching old ladies how to golf (Tin Cup?) and selling clubs Dicks sporting goods type store. \n\nHe happens upon a rebellious rascal on the driving range who has a fantastic swing but is too wild to be tamed. Can Owen Wilson turn this guy into the next big thing!?! Can he tame his wild uncoachable attitude and prove to him that the old guy might have some wisdom the young guy can learn from!? Stay tuned to find out \n\nNothing new here. Overdone sports tropes out the wazoo. \n\nPut aside the unbelievable premise that a pro could see anyone who simply hits bombs o","date":"2025-06-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14z6ywl/shooter_mcgavin_is_actually_very_respectable_in/","author":"u/jackiemoon50","rating":null,"text":"I just rewatched this movie for the first time since I actually started playing golf seriously. Shooter’s character is obviously written to be a douchey as possible, but as I watched him throughout the movie, I’ve got to say my respect for this man did nothing but increase rapidly. Here’s why:\n\n- apart from some of the dialogue written to make him look like the bad guy, the dude was a consummate professional. He dressed the part, talked the part to the media and fans when he needed to, and was actually pretty funny sometimes \n\n- he was an absolute killer on the course, and he was CLUTCH. He won basically every tournament that Happy played in, and when Happy finally started playing well enough to compete with him in the final tournament, Shooter was cold blooded and wasn’t rattled at all. He just kept sinking ~~shits~~ shots like a machine. His last hole was a great example. Less than perfect tee shot, has to hit it off Frankenstein’s (Mr. Larson’s) fat foot, and scrambles his ass off sinking a 20 footer for par. He never gave it up, he performed at full throttle all the time, Happy just lucked up and stole it from him. \n\n- He hits a beautiful drive under intense pressure after Mr. ","date":"2023-07-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1d3lni9/possibly_unpopular_opinion_if_you_expect_a_sub4/","author":"u/Hossinater","rating":null,"text":"Played a round Memorial Day Monday and had the best time I’ve ever had on the course. Friends and fun on a gorgeous, pure course; score be damned. On the Par 5 16th tee, a guy on the 15th tee yelled at the top of his lungs across the canyon (think horseshoe design with 15 green being the low-point) telling us to “hurry it up, you’re holding everyone up”. I looked forward to see the group in front of us (a 3-some) on the green. Were we technically a shot behind? I guess. Were we holding anyone up? Obviously not. I shouted back asking him if he’d like to play through and he couldn’t muster a response. \n\nA few of the guys in my group were very new and a bit rattled, leading to some poor tee shots. I reminded them we were doing just fine and not to worry about someone clearly so miserable. By the time we walked off the 18th green, I ended my Apple Watch workout that I started on the 1st tee. 4 hours 18 minutes. I think that’s a damn fine pace for a weekend, let alone a federal holiday. Am I way off here?\n\nWhy are people in such a rush? I was under the impression we enjoyed the time we spent on the course? I practice ready golf and ensure everyone I play with does as well, but when the ","date":"2024-05-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lqgr8g/golf_gps_watch_to_be_kept_in_pocket/","author":"u/skycake10","rating":null,"text":"Shot Scope makes a standalone GPS device and a range finder with GPS capabilities.","date":"2025-07-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lqgr8g/golf_gps_watch_to_be_kept_in_pocket/","author":"u/JerryRiceDidntFumble","rating":null,"text":"Garmin makes ones that clip into you belt/pocket (approach g12 is the current version), and I'm sure some other companies do as well","date":"2025-07-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lqgr8g/golf_gps_watch_to_be_kept_in_pocket/","author":"u/ruralny","rating":null,"text":"I have an ion elite.  I normality would not wear a watch or carry my phone while playing.  It is so light I don't really notice it.  I have gotten very used to just lifting my hands and rotating my wrist to get a reading.  You might reconsider (or not! ).","date":"2025-07-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/vr63rc/unpopular_opinion_if_you_are_an_average_golfer/","author":"u/zacce","rating":null,"text":"I'm not just talking about LPGA events (arguably already a popular opinion) but equally importantly, watch female pro youtube instruction channels such as https://www.youtube.com/c/GolfWithAimee \n\nFYI, average LPGA 7i distance is 140-160 yds (source: https://thegolfnewsnet.com/golfnewsnetteam/2020/02/21/how-far-lpga-tour-players-hit-ball-average-distance-113108/)  \n\nIf you don't think you can hit 7i 180 yds but will be happy with 140-160 and want more accuracy, then watch how female pros play/teach. Their course setup is more similar to what we (average golfers) play in terms of yardage, pin position.  \n \nMore importantly, since they are not as muscular as male pros, imo, their swings are more efficient. I think their swing is better on our bodies so it will carry better to our senior years. I'm amazed by how much speed/distance their smooth swing generates.  \n\nWhen I see male instructors hitting 6i 190 yds, I can't relate much. otoh, female instructor videos rarely use tracking devices so they don't brag about how far their 6i or driver carries. Instead, they tend to focus more on better contact through efficient swing motion, which is relatable. \n\nUPDATE: other female pro instruc","date":"2022-07-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mf6jvn/round_with_an_exnfl_player/","author":"u/AlternativeBowler475","rating":null,"text":"Let me start off by saying, Make-A-Wish Foundation can eat a bag of d*cks!\n\nI'm 11 years old and was recently diagnosed with leukemia. When I say that prior to this I was on my way to play on the Junior PGA, I am not joking. Won my first tournament shooting even-par at age 9. I had colleges recuiting me by age 10, and wanted nothing more than to become a pro. I'm a +2 handicap\n\nMy prognosis is grim, likely 3-6 months to live. After this last round of golf, I wish I was dead already.\n\nI finally got to golf with my all-time favorite football player, that I won't name to save him from embarassment, but I will mention his friend's name. Fucking Kyle. . .\n\nI don't even know how Kyle was able to come along. Myself and my friend were given this opportunity to play, I had to have doctors at the course, an oxygen tank and my parents watching just in case anything went wrong.\n\nKyle showed up in a \"GOOD\" hat, Amazon golf polo, blue jean shorts, and SHAQ basketball shoes saying things like, \"Let's have a day!\" and \"Drink one for the boys\"\n\nBy hole 3 Kyle was at +13 over par, and was asking \"Where the fuck are the cart girls!? I need a shot!\" He lost his 9 iron on hole 2, it was a Spaulding Mac","date":"2025-08-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/wdgmfi/12_feet_auto_putts_or_300_yard_straight_drives_i/","author":"u/bombmk","rating":null,"text":"So the other day a post was made with a tweet from Callaway asking if you would rather make every putt inside 12 feet or hit 300 yard dead straight drives every time.  \nhttps://www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/wbsg6e/what_are_we_thinking_rgolf/\n\nOf course sparking lots of discussion, speculation and opinion about what would be preferable  - and for who.\n\nIt struck me that it was something that could actually be tested somewhat easily. Not to the point of making a scientifically solid conclusion. But at least _some_ actual data to base my speculation on.\n\nSo I decided to play a round testing both advantages. Playing a normal round where I just note which putts were inside the 12 feet - that I didn't actually make on my own. And then on par 4's and 5's I would putt another ball down 300 yards out (274.32 meters) and play that out too. \n\nWith the rule that I could not pick a spot where a drive could not realistically get to. Right behind obstacles that would have stopped the flight or _just_ over penalty areas and so on. And the ball would be dropped, not placed. \"Dead straight\" probably does not mean \"you get to pick the grass of straw it stops on.\" :)\n\nRelevant course information:  \n6","date":"2022-08-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1hhe75a/how_to_build_99_of_a_100000_golf_simulator_for/","author":"u/GolfBusters","rating":null,"text":"2 years ago I spent my entire summer building my dream golf simulator pictured here:\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/h1ef8d018p7e1.jpg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ded45dbc03e64ee652411dc8b0a54773ed8615ed\n\n**Before We Begin** **(The Heart of the Post):**\n\nTo afford this, we used a cash-out refinance on our house (house went up a lot in value during COVID) to build the garage and then I built the golf simulator portion for around $7,000. I was a public school teacher at the time and used almost all of my spare money to make this happen.\n\nNow before you read further into this post I want to be clear my goal is to show you how to get the best possible golf simulator at the cheapest price, my goal is not to flex what is in this simulator but to show you how to get the best of the best as cheap as possible.\n\nWhen I first finished building this simulator I had $1,000 in my bank account, I was a teacher, and I needed to DIY and find every deal possible to make it happen and that is where the heart of this post originates from, making a dream golf simulator happen on a budget.\n\n**$7,000 to $100,000 How?:**\n\nSome of you may have seen some of our videos before, but we went viral f","date":"2024-12-18","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1payqer/question_about_the_voice_caddie_t11_pro_golf_gps/","author":"u/TiedsHD","rating":null,"text":"For those who have the watch, how well does the wind feature work? Just curious. It's not a make or break for me but just curious because I feel like that feature could be very helpful.","date":"2025-12-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lii3rw/do_your_distances_align_with_this_chart/","author":"u/cjk813","rating":null,"text":"Just curious how accurate this chart is for others.  I've been monitoring my rounds with a GPS watch for a while and I feel like I must have a big driver swing flaw because my 7 iron goes about 155 and driver about 210 on average.  ","date":"2025-06-23","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l75fsu/group_asked_to_play_through_on_the_first_hole/","author":"u/schmittychris","rating":null,"text":"I’ve never seen this before in my life. I was at a local muni with my daughter (19), my sister and my nephew (9). My daughter just recently started playing and wasn’t going to play the whole time. My nephew plays first tee and is a pretty good little golfer. We usually play scramble just to maintain pace of play and keep it light. We show up to the first tee 5 minutes early and there’s two groups already there so I think they’re running behind. No biggie. The marshal tells me it’s our tee box. Wtf, that means one group is at the tee box 25 minutes early. Usual first tee jitters show up. I topped my first one but absolutely stripe my second over the dog leg. My daughter misses her first two swings but after I talk to her she calms down and hits a great shot. My sister hits a wicked slice but doesn’t take a second. My nephew hits a good shot but his pre hit routine is a bit much but he’s 9 so he doesn’t hit it very far. As we’re walking back to our carts this guy from the next group comes walking towards the tee box with his driver in hand and asks/tells it’s ok if we play through? I was stunned. It’s the first tee. That’s some balls. I tell him we’re playing a scramble. He says “we’","date":"2025-06-09","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13y8xc6/gps_golf_smart_watch_what_one_is_the_best/","author":"u/NotyrfriendO","rating":null,"text":"I use my Apple Watch with Golfshot app, works fine","date":"2023-06-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1m6msug/i_witnessed_one_of_the_greatest_putting/","author":"u/Smooth_Profession644","rating":null,"text":"We Witnessed One of the Greatest Putting Performances Ever in Our Local 2-Man Championship\n\nThis past weekend, my dad (a 2 handicap at age 75) -former division 1 golf coach for 30 years and I (+4, former D1 golfer) teed it up in our local 2-man best position championship. We faced a solid team—two guys in their 30s who had beaten us the year prior. They’re both single-digit players and know how to ham and egg it.\n\nWe didn’t overlook them, but we had no idea we were about to witness something truly insane.\n\nIt started on the very first hole. Player 2 (the second to putt) barely missed a 70-foot birdie attempt. I looked at my dad and said, “He’s a good putter… we have to watch out for him.” Little did I know that was the understatement of the year.\n\nFrom that point on, the floodgates opened.\n\nHe went on to make putts from the following distances:\n\n👉 20 ft, 35 ft, 35 ft, 45 ft, 15 ft, 12 ft, 35 ft, 25 ft, 45 ft, 8 ft, and a 40-footer on 16 to close us out. Total: ~315 feet of made putts. (We calculated on the cart ride back—give or take 30 feet.)\n\nThey shot -10 through 16 holes on a long, wet course. Greens were in good shape but a little slow, with only mild break—though a few of th","date":"2025-07-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14didwi/golf_digest_tom_watsons_open_letter_to_pga_tour/","author":"u/Josh_5890","rating":null,"text":"An open letter to Jay Monahan, the PGA Tour's Board, and to my fellow players:\n\nFirst, I wish Jay Monahan a complete and speedy recovery. I respect the leadership he has shown in the past for our Tour. It can’t be an easy job. With the recent high hurdles in dealing with LIV poaching Tour players and the legal battles presented as a result, I have a sense of the complexity of the issues which he presently faces as a leader.\n\nUnfortunately, in the wake of recent news, I also understand the cries of hypocrisy. Because he is a smart man, I know Jay does too. In my opinion, the communication has been mishandled and the process by which the Tour agreed on a proposed partnership with PIF was executed without due process. As a group of players and stakeholders who represent the face and the brands of the Tour, what are our choices?\nClearly, the Tour’s traditional business model was threatened by LIV. The upstart tour created unprecedented obstacles and battles of both moral and financial consequence.\nWhile I wasn't in the player meeting on Tuesday, June 6th (ironically on the anniversary of D-Day), for Jay's PIF partnership/Tour announcement, I've watched enough to know that it was certai","date":"2023-06-19","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lmxj7x/im_convinced_this_industry_hates_solo_golfers/","author":"u/tke439","rating":null,"text":"I’m sitting in the shade after a range session and watching the 1st tee box. The course I’m at doesn’t allow tee times for singles whatsoever, but it appears that a group of 6 is A-ok… I’d stop giving this place any of my money, but it’s actually my favorite course in town to play and the only public one with grass driving range boxes. \n\nAlso, I considered going to an indoor simulator or our local knockoff version of TopGolf instead, but they’re all +$50 per hour… regardless of the number of players or time of day on a Saturday… so as a solo, I have to pay the same or more than an actual round of golf. The least the could do is reverse twilight pricing on Saturdays. ","date":"2025-06-28","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1osd1e3/its_not_about_the_golf_is_it/","author":"u/AlexAtFYeah","rating":null,"text":"A friend of mine went through a messy divorce at 38. He got a remote job, sees his kids every other weekend, barely spoke to anyone. \n\nHe was dragged to a Tuesday night 9-hole round a while back, and hasn’t missed a Tuesday. \n\nWhen I asked him about it last month, he said: “It’s not really about the golf. It’s about showing up somewhere where people expect me.”\n\nGot me curious and I spent the last few days going down a rabbit hole on golf and social isolation. \n\nSome of this data is shocking:\n\nAdults aged 30-44 have the highest loneliness rates of any age group—29%. The health impacts are insane: equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes daily, 29% increased heart disease risk, 32% increased stroke risk, 50% increased dementia risk in older adults.\n\nMeanwhile, 67% of European (where I am so I researched that) golfers (9.4 million people) don’t have club memberships because they can’t afford or don’t want traditional membership structures.\n\n37% of newer golfers cite social connection as their primary reason for playing.\n\nData on team formats is especially bonkers. \n\nStudies show team sport participants have better overall mental health than both individual sport participants AND people wh","date":"2025-11-09","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1fcl4rn/hats_off_in_golf_club/","author":"u/MackMarlo","rating":null,"text":"I went golfing the other day with a friend at what would probably be like a B tier golf course in a really nice area. I'm talking like $30 for a walking round in the evening. Not bad, not immaculate. \n\nAfter the round, my friend and I decided to grab a bite in the club house, he went to the toilet, so I walked in. On the wall to the right was a tv and most of the lads were watching the game, so instead of cutting across, I went around it to be polite. \n\nAs I passed a table, an older guy and his buddy sitting at the table, probably 3 beers deep just barked at me, \"at\" . The din of the clubhouse was loud enough that I didn't understand what he was saying. \"At!\" He said , louder, but I couldn't understand what he was after, so I leaned in, apologised and just asked him to repeat. \"HAT\" they both said together. I clued in that he wanted me to take my hat off, I was just so surprised, like caveman behaviour from two members. \n\nMy bud rounds the corner, same thing. He's like \"what?\" So I turned to him and just told him to take his hat off. I've never been told to remove my hat inside a golf club, and the delivery was so unnecessary and rude. We left and ate somewhere else. \n\nIs this rule","date":"2024-09-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1aode8e/the_wmpo_sucks_now/","author":"u/MP0570","rating":null,"text":"Say what you want but as a Phoenix local the tournament is so far off the rails it’s ridiculous. I’ve been going to the tournament every year since 2004. It used to be so much fun surrounding yourself with a crowd of people who truly cared about the game. Sitting on 16 was great back then. Yes there was some degeneracy but it was all very tolerable. After attending Fridays round I can say that the people just straight up suck. As a 27 year old watching the majority of the crowd drink themselves into a coma is rough. I pray one day it gets back to where it used to be with the fun side bets on caddy races to the 16 green. It pains me to see so many people getting hurt and sick from the debauchery going on. Also the influencers (non golf content) ruin it because they only go because it’s “cool”. I get that this is the “fun” tournament but god damn, it’s. It fun for the people like me who enjoy the game. I apologize for the rant but it’s just my honest two cents.","date":"2024-02-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13y8xc6/gps_golf_smart_watch_what_one_is_the_best/","author":"u/Ticker_Mirza","rating":null,"text":"Shotscope X5 user here - I would 100% recommend it.","date":"2023-06-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1m0rhq9/anyone_else_think_good_good_has_gone_to_complete/","author":"u/bigleaguepuff","rating":null,"text":"Was watching some of the older good good videos (pre 2021) and realized just how poor the video quality has gotten in recent years. I’ve narrowed it down to what I think the biggest problems are.\n\n1. Quality of golfers: Luke Kwon, Micah, and Grant Horvat were all undoubtedly the best golfers in Good Good. Since they all left, no one has really stepped up to fill their shoes. Sure, they play with some great players every once in a while, but those are usually special occasions.\n\n2. Going for the clip: every joke seems so forced, and instead of trying to put together a good YouTube video, it seems like almost every moment is going for a short, dumb clip that can get reposted on tik tok a billion times.\n\n3. The crew: In my opinion, current Good Good has some of the most unwatchable people on YouTube. Steve and Matt are literal children, and they can never take anything seriously. They aren’t the greatest golfers either, and I think they just take away from the video more than they add to it. For some reason, GG has also been adding these random creators that are equally awful. There’s a smaller account called JNA golf that they feature sometimes which posts some of the worst golf cont","date":"2025-07-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1bzef5d/to_all_new_masters_attendees_this_is_what_i/","author":"u/Skank_hunt42","rating":null,"text":"Full disclaimer: I listened to a lot of people on this sub, listened to a lot of people in my personal life and about 40% was true. This was my first experience in going to the masters. I went for all 4 tournament days (Thursday through Sunday). I am going to tell you my experience through first hand account so that future people can read this, hopefully answer any questions anyone may have in the meantime.\n\n 1.  If someone has not been in the past 2-3 years, do not let them give you any advice on parking...don't listen to anything except for course layout and where a good vantage point and where their favorite place is to sit. Reason: Too much changes from year to year with Augusta buying up everything they can as far as property and even though they said this year there was \"nothing left to buy up\", cast doubt on this. Augusta will find a way.\n\n 2. \"Pro Shops and going to the main gate pro shop because they have the biggest selection\": False. The south gate pro shop has everything you want and the line is 1/20th of what the north one is. It will save you 3 hours. You're welcome.\n\n 3.   \"Bring your own chair.\" False. Don't bring your own chair unless your chair is labeled \"Masters","date":"2024-04-09","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1pulo8y/settle_this_silly_debate_about_what_a_draw_is_for/","author":"u/Asukurra","rating":null,"text":"So, I play with a left hander pretty often and today was the day that I apparently crossed a line!\n\nWe apparently have 2 opinions about what a draw is, I have always been that its an out to in shot so right to left for me as a right hander and left to right for a left hander,\n\nLefty hits a massive slice and I make the obligatory joke about slices as one does, then he starts going on about how he always plays for a draw and its his natural shot shape etc etc and he 'just over drew it a little' so why do I always make jokes about slicing and so on.\n\nThen we go about 6 holes debating what a draw is and is a left to right still a draw for a left hander, all in good spirits but we didnt really settle so so I am now asking after strangers on the internet to decide for us.\n\n\\> Edit: Im glad to know I was right and can now point him to this for a laugh, thanks all!, no idea why this was downvoted but hey ho, thats the internet for you\n\n> Edit 2: A lot of 'why not google' etc in the comments, and bizarrely in my DMs lol put in a comment, but to highlight\n\n\"Having a debate is fun, 2, whipping out google mid round is a bit mea \n\nBut most importantly,  he frequently visits this sub so I ","date":"2025-12-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1cx9679/played_first_ever_round_of_golf_on_9_hole_course/","author":"u/Instantnoodles1","rating":null,"text":"Started practicing about a month and a half ago, 2-3 times a week, had one lesson and finally went out to play this morning. \n\nGoal was to shoot double par, I would’ve gotten closer if I didn’t completely shit the bed on the first hole. I lost my first ball on my first drive, took 3 strokes to get out of a bunker, completely whiffed two chips and then bladed it back onto the fairway.  I was honestly really nervous for some reason and I’m trash so it was terrible. I was the first one out and I had about a 30 min head start before the next group so I didn’t feel too bad about taking the time to finish the hole.\n\nOn hole 5, a groundskeeper pulled up to the tee box and was watching me and I swung and missed the ball twice. I should’ve just left and went to work early. \n\nI hit a 20ft putt on hole 6. It was awesome. \n\nOverall played like shit, lost 6 balls, a single par would’ve been amazing but I’ll take the bogey. \n\nWish I would’ve started playing sooner. Ive been thinking about golf non-stop and now I’m even more addicted. Looking forward to my first 18 hole course this weekend!","date":"2024-05-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1krlyl8/how_do_we_feel_about_bob_does_sports/","author":"u/Dry_Hovercraft_3619","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been golfing for about 5-6 years now and I’m not really sure what the general consensus on “golf influencers” is. A lot of them are super cringey and unrelatebale. But I get an absolute kick out of BDS videos. I feel like the crew is so fun and when I watch them I feel like I’m out on the course with my own friends. They’re also not like scratch golfers which I feel like I can relate to as a guy who shoots in the 80’s and 90’s. I love Grant Horvat and Bryson’s channels as well but something about watching guys who play like me just feels so relatable. \n\nJust wondering what everyone else thinks about this channel? ","date":"2025-05-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ht22xs/the_better_at_golf_i_get_the_more_i_realize_just/","author":"u/hrw4","rating":null,"text":"Watching the Sentry and in awe of players just throwing absolute darts. Shot after shot. On a course rated at 77/140. \n\nHideki in for 65-65. Three balls within six feet of the hole for birdie, two of which bumped into each other on approach. The worst player is +7, second worst only +1 through 2 consecutive rounds. Two chip-ins in the last literal sixty seconds of broadcast. \n\nThe more I improve my own game, the more I can identify how much better pros are than all of us when I’m watching golf. \n\nEdit: now spelling “Hideki” correctly. ","date":"2025-01-04","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13y8xc6/gps_golf_smart_watch_what_one_is_the_best/","author":"u/No_Technology347","rating":null,"text":"Love my Garmin.  On my second with no real complaints.  Gives front, back and middle of the greens as well as any known hazards and the ability to mark targets on each hole.  Additionally through the app I have access to every round I've played for 6 years.  New models give slope and wind adjusted yardages.\nAnd there is no subscription fee.","date":"2023-06-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13y8xc6/gps_golf_smart_watch_what_one_is_the_best/","author":"u/NeverFailBetaMale","rating":null,"text":"Just get a smartwatch and a golf app, it will do everything the gps watch will do and also be a smart watch. As long as you don't mind having your phone in your pocket","date":"2023-06-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1q8d242/incredible_claims_from_a_new_golfer/","author":"u/Existing-Wrangler863","rating":null,"text":"I talked with guy today who says he just finished his first year of playing golf. He made a bunch of claims I have trouble believing, but maybe I'm just biased because I'm also newish and haven't made anywhere near this progress. Curious people's thoughts. \n\n\\-Claims he went from a 15 handicap to a 5 handicap. Not sure how you could possibly start at a 15 handicap, let alone grind to a 5 in one season (says he played about 100 rounds). He got there with no lessons, only playing golf, watching YouTube and hitting \"lots of balls\" on the range. \n\n\\-Claims he went from 107 swing speed to 130 by using the Amazon swing weight that attaches to the end of your driver shaft. \n\n\\-Claims his best round was a 68. Not sure, but I would guess even a 5 handicap would struggle to ever go that low through 18 holes. \n\n\\-Claims he got a hole-in-one. Believable, but how he got it seems weird. He says he didn't see his first ball because he asked someone else to watch it, they also didn't see it, so he hit another. Finished out the hole with ball 2 and found ball 1 in the cup. I just feel like no 5-handicap can't track their own ball especially if it's straight at the pin.  \n  \nI'm around a 15 handicap","date":"2026-01-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mk73ip/first_lesson_was_a_disaster/","author":"u/dare_side","rating":null,"text":"I am typing this from the parking lot directly after the lesson. \n\nBeen trying to take golf a little more seriously lately so I figured it was finally time to take my first lesson. Found a local pro at a course nearby and set up a lesson for today.\n\n(Let me preface this by saying the pro was great and I thought he did a great job.)\n\nA timeline of the lesson:\n\nI arrive at the course 15 minutes early. I put on my shoes, grab my bag and water, and wait in the parking lot for the instructor to come pick me up in the cart. I am wearing a darker cotton shirt, black golf shorts, and a navy blue hat. The temperature is 87° and 66% humidity. Both of the last pieces of information will be relevant later.\n\nInstructor arrives and drops off previous lesson. Immediately realize the I’m in over my head. Guy before me is probably 20, has a college bag, and is as tan as a leather belt. I shake the pros hand, put my clubs in the back of the cart, and we take off. I realize as we are about to drive away I forgot my water bottle. That’s okay, it’s only an hour lesson. \n\nNow, I have been to this course and the range specifically probably 50 times. Large bays with high quality mats, Top Tracer, shaded a","date":"2025-08-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1jz0sb9/was_rorys_2025_masters_final_round_the_most/","author":"u/Sjgolf891","rating":null,"text":"I think there’s a good argument that it was. There’s been so many important rounds in pro golf history, lots of guys under immense pressure…but adding up so many factors I think this one may take the cake:\n\n- He hadn’t won a major in almost 11 years despite being elite the entire time \n\n- He had never won the masters despite coming close (and famously collapsing as a 21 year old)\n\n- The career grand slam, an achievement only five others have, was on the line\n\n- He has had a few extremely close calls in majors the last few seasons (St Andrews, Pinehurst), with some absolutely crushing losses\n\n- He was paired with the guy who barely beat him at last year’s US Open\n\n- Bryson is also the largest figure of LIV Golf, and while the tour feud doesn’t have the juice it did a few years back, Rory was one of their largest critics and the tour really leaned on him to defend them. You can’t ignore how Rory is arguably the face of the PGA Tour and Bryson is the face of LIV Golf \n\nThe amount of pressure on the guy was absolutely huge. He showed the nerves multiple times but also hit some incredible shots under the pressure too. A win for the ages \n","date":"2025-04-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1jm54wg/good_gift_for_wealthy_golfer/","author":"u/idonotdocontracts","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been invited on an all expenses paid bucket list golf trip by a friend who is worth 9 figures. We’re taking his private jet to play private clubs all over the southeast, and then going to watch the Masters at Augusta. It’s a once in a lifetime trip and I can’t believe how lucky I am to be included. \n\nI want to give him a gift to show my appreciation, but I’m having a hard time thinking of something. Normally in a situation like this, I might get a buddy a headcover or a shirt from a cool course. But in this situation, it feels very generic and not very thoughtful. \n\nCan any of you think of a sentimental gift that would be appreciated by someone who has everything? I’m down to spend some money, but regular middle class money (less than $1000 bucks?)","date":"2025-03-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1kqzdwi/looking_for_a_simple_gps_golf_watch_for_my_dad/","author":"u/btcethxrpbnb","rating":null,"text":"Hey folks,\n\nI’m trying to find a GPS golf watch for my father. He’s not into tech at all — he just wants to see distances to the green (front/center/back), no subscription, no complicated features, and ideally *no touch screen*.\n\nBasically:\n\n* Distances only\n* No subscription\n* No touchscreen if possible\n* Easy to read and use\n\nAny recommendations for something reliable and no-nonsense?\n\nThanks!","date":"2025-05-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1m6h5zx/how_golf_courses_are_rated_a_primer/","author":"u/WHSRWizard","rating":null,"text":"This seems to generate a lot of interest, so thought I would do a write-up on how golf courses get their Course Rating and Slope. (It was either that or do real work.) As background, I have been trained by my local organization to do this. Haven't had the opportunity to actually do it -- so I'm well-versed in the theory at least. \n\nEnjoy, and happy to answer any questions you have:\n\n**What is the difference between Course Rating and Slope?**\n\nCourse rating is what a scratch golfer should shoot under normal conditions when playing a good round. It is a number directly related to score. A course of standard difficulty has a rating of 72.0.\n\nSlope is how much more difficult the course is for a bogey golfer *compared to a scratch golfer.* It gets the name slope because, as you'll see in a minute, we multiply the difference in difficulty between a scratch and a bogey golfer -- effectively drawing a line between the two with that factor serving as the slope of the line.\n\n**Who does these ratings?**\n\nThe USGA has developed guidelines to standardize the process. Actual ratings are done by the local association (e.g. Virginia State Golf Association) by volunteers. A course is supposed to be","date":"2025-07-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13y8xc6/gps_golf_smart_watch_what_one_is_the_best/","author":"u/LukePendergrass","rating":null,"text":"I’ve had no major complaints about Arccos and my Apple Watch. Can’t speak for the android experience. Never have my phone in my pocket, just chills in my bag/cart","date":"2023-06-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13y8xc6/gps_golf_smart_watch_what_one_is_the_best/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"I have the Garmin Vivoactive smart watch and it works great. The only bad thing is it won't tell you distances to water, bunkers, etc., but it gets the job done for me.","date":"2023-06-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13y8xc6/gps_golf_smart_watch_what_one_is_the_best/","author":"u/AshByFeel","rating":null,"text":"I'm going to wait and see how much the S62 drops in price with the new model coming out. I thought about downloading an app for my Android phone/watch, but I don't have any clue if that will work as well.","date":"2023-06-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/15ks78n/watching_your_dad_get_older_is_one_of_the_hardest/","author":"u/Ill-Wealth7937","rating":null,"text":"This might not be the right sub for this however Golf is what really made me think of this. My pops and I decided to go to our local 18 for a round over the weekend. We are prepared for the fact that we will probably be waiting from time to time. My dad is a bit older and gets back pain after about 8-11 holes so he usually plays the ones he enjoys while I play all of them. We have a good time, neither of us are good by any means, I average 100+ strokes per round but I am trying to get better and more consistent. It’s difficult to watch my dad wanna play but can’t because his back hurts. It effects his contact with the ball and just makes me sad because I remember going with him when I was a kid and seeing him smoke the ball pretty consistently. This isn’t just a golf thing, I notice things all over the place every day. I really don’t know what made me make this post. I guess I just needed to get it off my chest and see if anyone has advice on how to deal with it healthily.\n\n\n\n\nEdit: I really don't even know where to begin, every single one of you who responded deserves their own personal reply I just don't have the time at the moment to do so, I am sorry for that. But wow you all h","date":"2023-08-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1d4docf/aita_golf_edition/","author":"u/captainjackspearo1","rating":null,"text":"Wife had a baby shower on Saturday for her cousin that’s 2 hours away. She didn’t really want to go but she is, she’s driving up with her mom and niece. Yesterday I tell her I’m booking a tee time for after my daughters softball game.  All is well I get to go watch my kid play the All star game and then go golf with the boys. \nThis morning she tells me oh the baby shower is coed so we can go to my daughter’s game and then drive up together. I said uhh no I already booked a tee time, I’m not going to a baby shower. Long story short she’s pissed. I said her lack of planning and telling me last minute is no reason for her to be mad at me. \n\nAnyway looking forward to a baby shower on Saturday. Jk I’m going golfing. \n\nAm I the asshole?\n\n\n\n\nUpdate: I’m still going golfing, she’s not going to the baby shower because she doesn’t feel like it.  ","date":"2024-05-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mnhvh2/i_played_behind_a_juniors_tournament/","author":"u/efrisbee","rating":null,"text":"I was in the first group off the tee following the last group of a juniors tournament.  They spaced out tee times so there was a full 30 minutes between that group and mine.  What followed was the most painful round I've played in a long time.\n\nStarting on the first hole, there are pitch marks EVERYWHERE.  All fresh, not a single one repaired.  I took care of a dozen myself.  This trend continued over all 18 holes.\n\nI hit 2 bunkers during my round, both times my ball is in a footprint.  Which would have been hard to miss because there were footprints everywhere...multiple sand divots, these bunkers hadn't been raked in hours.\n\nWe caught up to the group ahead of us that had a 30 minute head start on the 7th hole.  From that point on we were waiting on every single shot.  I was a single and my playing partners got fed up and left after 9.  I hung around for the full 18 which just made the waits even longer.  By the end of the round, I had been out there for 5 and a half hours, which put the round time for the tournament group at 6 hours.\n\nI have nothing against juniors leaning to golf, but pace of play has to matter even in a tournament setting.  One hole I was sitting on the fairway","date":"2025-08-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/ka492u/got_paired_up_with_a_plus_handicap_golfer_todaywow/","author":"u/TheHamFalls","rating":null,"text":"Tl;dr - Terrible golfer (me) gets paired up with a plus handicap. Awe ensues. \n\nSo, usually I play with the same group of guys, and we're all amateurs (read: terrible) at golf. At 17ish handicap, I'm one of the stronger players in the group. I don't play with other people often. \n\nToday we had a freak 58 degree day in the Midwest, so a friend and I snuck out of the office for 18 and got paired up with a couple of other dudes, one of whom was a golf instructor and a teacher (of golf and High School math.) \n\nHoly. Shit. \n\nI am not even playing the same game as guys like this. Watching him absolutely destroy tee shots for 290-300 yards and then dropping wedge shots on the green inside 6 feet was absolutely insane. I mean, Jesus Christ. It was just silly. Dude is out here striping his two iron farther than I hit my driver, hitting amazing recovery shots, and hitting every putt to within tap in range regardless of where he is on the green. (If not holing it outright.) \n\nAnd to top it off, he was such a cool dude. He never once tried to give me and my friend advice, or act high and mighty about it, or be condescending or anything. He was always like 'nice ball, dude', 'good swing'  etc. ","date":"2020-12-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1o7xnn2/brutal_golf_lesson/","author":"u/AncientAd3206","rating":null,"text":"Coming back into golf after many years so I can play with my kid. Ponied up $200/hr for a lesson in the area. I had been working on irons and really wanted to get my driver sorted. Lesson starts and he's like put the driver away, grab a 7 iron, alright, but I haven't even swung the driver yet. He watches a few swings and tells me I'm mostly arms and not rotating well. Valid concern to be honest but I make it work. The lesson devolves quickly. He's got me doing like half swings, freezing in all different spots in the backswing and just keeps saying \"shirt buttons rotating forward\". I'm trying to him I'm not understanding the advice and he just keeps making the swing smaller and smaller until I'm doing 1/8 swing 10 yard chips. Spent 40 minutes doing that and then he just looks at me and leaves. No plan, or followup, or anything. Cool. I honestly felt like I had 0 ability to play golf after it, even though I was like a 15-18 handicap with all my \"problems\". Wildly effective teaching style for tearing someone down.\n\nIn any case, anyone have actual drills to turn the arms off, or get power from rotation instead of arms?","date":"2025-10-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l32qlj/if_you_can_take_a_monday_off_go_watch_a_us_open/","author":"u/tldredditnope","rating":null,"text":"It's crazy guys. No tickets, no metal detectors, no ropes lines. Just park and walk on.\n\nI followed a threesome of a former major winner, a good Korn Ferry guy (who both had professional caddies) and a strong D1 senior who carried his own bag. You're close enough to the action and there are so few people around that it's almost like you're the fifth player. Since I followed a major winner, the gallery was around 5-15 people. But most threesomes, including current PGA tour guys, had 0-3 following. I'm not sure how they do the earlier qualifying rounds, but in the final, everyone walks.\n\nAs a spectstor, you stand wherever you want, although you're going to use good sense, right? You don't follow them to the middle of the fairway or to the far rough. You hang generally around the cart path and adjacent rough, the tee box and maybe 10 yards off the green. You get to hear a whole lot of back and forth with the caddy. And like any tournament, if you follow an entire round, you get to see some bad shots and how they can recover. \n\nI had enough after walking 18, but the players scored their first round, they got a lunch break, and then had to play another round of 18, hence \"the longest da","date":"2025-06-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1dapst9/never_broke_80_shot_the_best_round_of_my_life_74/","author":"u/I_luv_ma_squad","rating":null,"text":"So I would say I have an above average swing speed and have struggled with solid contact + squaring the club face pretty much all my life. I definitely try and “kill it” and it’s a weakness of mine for sure. My inconsistency is painful. My misses are BIG and my rounds are constantly ruined by penalty strokes and horrible positioning. Anyways the night before my monthly round with the boys, I watched this YouTube vid of a pro saying he starts his range sessions with easy half swing pitch shots and warms up from there. This gave me an idea… before going to bed “why don’t I just focus on making good contact and f*** the distance, just do half swings”. Anyways, fast forward to my round yesterday, range sesh of about 30 balls beforehand and my timing was just straight money, easiest swing of my life. It weirdly almost felt like putting. But I know how it goes, good range sesh, horrible round typically. Not yesterday. Punch shot driver, punch shot approach, punch shot everything. I lost a little distance, but honestly not as much as I thought I would. Lost the most on driver, but my irons were no joke the same distance. I clubbed up early in the round but stopped after my 3rd approach sh","date":"2024-06-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14knjmp/today_i_shot_7_i_am_a_28_handicap_and_have_been/","author":"u/VealStalk","rating":null,"text":"Today I played a 5600 yard (white tees) par 71, and shot a 78. My previous PB was a 96 and I've only ever broken 100 twice. I started playing golf last summer.\n\nI have taken 1 lesson but watch a shit ton of YouTube. I probably have 80 ish rounds under my belt.\n\nI mostly just wanted to brag because I still can't believe it happened. I'm lucky I had one of my regular golfing buddies with me to attest the whole thing or nobody would believe me. I shot -1 on the front 9 with 3 birdies, and +8 on the back 9 . I've only ever made 3 other birdies so today I doubled that. Hahaha\n\nI hope it never goes away but I'm ready to shoot a 110 next round haha","date":"2023-06-27","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mr1ns1/refurbished_bushnell_neo_xs_gps_watch/","author":"u/TooMuchPJ","rating":null,"text":"My hope is someone finds this interesting. My spouse bought me a Bushnell NEO XS GPS watch for my birthday a number of years ago. I thoroughly enjoyed it's simplicity and ease of use on the course. As is commonly reported online, I did eventually have issues charging it. Being the tinkerer I am, I could not resist opening up the watch despite the manual's warning to not do so. \n\nUpon opening the case, I found a \"bloated\" battery, wired into the corner of the main circuit board. I also noticed that the GPS chip soldering points had cracked. So the watch was very non-functional.\n\nOn Ebay, there is seller who claimed to sell a replacement battery. For roughly $30 - I thought, why not? Lucky for me, I know a guy who can solder circuit boards, and so I asked him to solder in the new battery and repair the broken solder points for the GPS chip. \n\nBoom - watch now charges and works well. So this is all to say - this watch is repairable, and the parts exist. If was able to fund an old copy of the iGolf software to update it, I would probably be interested in tinkering with that as well. \n\nHappy golfing.\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/oh3vjj59f7jf1.png?width=400&format=png&auto=webp&s","date":"2025-08-15","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1d8zkq4/what_golf_gps_watch_or_device_are_you_using/","author":"u/hiFiveAllTheThings","rating":null,"text":"Looking for a low cost, high value option. Is the Garmin S12 any good? Other recommendations? ","date":"2024-06-05","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14xm43w/224/","author":"u/TheTangoFox","rating":null,"text":"*tl;dr - felt like high schoolers were being impolite to old guys; tried (unsuccessful) to ditch us mid round.  consensus is they were probably smoking weed. a mix on what to do from comments, either politely correct or throw down.  parody post has more updoots, may have to call myself ralph.  you can go back to your shanty now.*\n\n----------\n\nIt's old guy rant time.\n\nMy buddy and I were paired with two high schoolers today.  We're a couple of ~~years~~ decades removed from our teens.  They seemed nice enough at the 1st tee.  We're all playing from the whites.\n\nAfter that, it was a series of watching them racing ahead, playing their shots, finishing the hole, and sometimes waiting greenside in their cart.  Several times my buddy and I were waiting for them to clear the green so we could hit our shots (we're talking from 150 in.)  I'll pretend driving across the tee box area and within 50 yards of the green didn't happen for the sake of this...airing of grievances.\n\nBy the 6th, it became clear they wanted nothing to do with us, and that's fine.  \n\nBuuuut there were two threesomes ahead and those groups are moving slowly.  So now we're waiting on these kids.  They're pretending we are","date":"2023-07-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14rc853/witnessed_a_holeinone_from_the_group_behind_us/","author":"u/Aggravating-Duck-552","rating":null,"text":"While we were putting and finishing up our hole, we all of a sudden heard a golf ball land right next to us. The ball started rolling right towards my partner and myself so I quickly shouted at him to move let the ball continue to roll. We all watched the ball keep rolling closer to the hole and then suddenly go in. In complete shock we started screaming and jumping for joy for the group behind us. We hollered at them to come to the hole and they had no idea what was going on until we told them. We all celebrated with high fives and “hell yeah brothers”. They said they heard us screaming but thought we made a chip in. \n\nWe were so stoked for them and I can’t wait to Ace a hole my next round of golf.\n\nEdit: Hole was a Par 4\n284 from Whites\n310 from Blacks\nHole#5 at Ventura CC in Orlando","date":"2023-07-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1i05ba0/forgive_the_nontechnique_nonplaying_post_here_but/","author":"u/daveomen9217247","rating":null,"text":"I have Paramount plus with CBS (for something else, but it works for golf...as far as I know), and I also have a Peacock subscription. I used to watch golf all last year, but that's when I had cable, and I honestly wouldn't pay attention to the station. Just whatever came up as an option (I am sure it was an algorthim the smart TV learned about what I liked to watch, which is why it was recommended. \n\nSo ESPN+, maybe? I DO watch a LOT of the games, but if nothing else, I'd like to obvioulsy watch the big tournaments. Is someone else doing this and what's the cheapest route youve done. \n\nAgain, and to be clear, I want to keep Paramount (CBS) or other things, and also Peacock (NBC) for other things, so other than getting rid of those, is there only one more I \"need\" to get to see the big touranments, like the Masters? ","date":"2025-01-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lqgr8g/golf_gps_watch_to_be_kept_in_pocket/","author":"u/badaladala","rating":null,"text":"I have a Bushnel Phantom. It’s exactly what you describe you’re looking for","date":"2025-07-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lqgr8g/golf_gps_watch_to_be_kept_in_pocket/","author":"u/Crabapple_jacks","rating":null,"text":"From a Shotscope owner, keeping it in your pocket will cause it to continuously lose connection.  It's a great watch, just not great in the pocket.","date":"2025-07-03","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lqgr8g/golf_gps_watch_to_be_kept_in_pocket/","author":"u/ApprehensiveDot7020","rating":null,"text":"I turn the smart or phones features off when I am playing golf on my Garmin Watch.","date":"2025-07-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1o6terb/anyone_use_a_garmin_venu_4_for_golf/","author":"u/GeorgiaBulldogs","rating":null,"text":"I use a Venu 3, probably gonna upgrade to the 4 at some point but I think the golf features are identical between the two other than upgraded GPS sensors on the 4. It suits my needs for golf, I mainly use it for its feature showing your last shot distance automatically with no button press needed, and for the fitness metrics while I play since I mostly walk 18. It shows distances to hazards, front/back/middle green distances. It shows the green shape but does not show the flyover hole layout. You can manually move the pin to get a more specific distance but I never do since I just use a rangefinder. I’m not too sure what additional features the golf-centric watches provide so I can’t give a comparison on that end, but I can’t imagine what else I would need. Like I don’t want slope or wind or any of that since you can’t post a handicap round if you’re using that info.","date":"2025-10-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1o6terb/anyone_use_a_garmin_venu_4_for_golf/","author":"u/beeej517","rating":null,"text":"Yup works great. You can download courses, GPS gives you live yardages for each hole as you play (including hazards), keep score, and it automatically detects shots and tracks how far you hit each club on average.\n\n\nAnd general smartwatch, fitness tracking, etc. are excellent as well. Battery lasts 1-2 weeks. It's an awesome watch.\n\n\nEdit, just realized I have the 3 and you asked about the 4. But I assume it's only gotten better with the new generation ","date":"2025-10-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1o6terb/anyone_use_a_garmin_venu_4_for_golf/","author":"u/NotACyborg666","rating":null,"text":"I don't have the Venu 4 - I have an Approach S50 that I use as my daily wear fitness watch as well as my golf watch and I'm really happy with it.\n\nBut since you got the Venu 4... I'm happy to let you know: you get almost everything the specialty golf watches do. Not 100% everything, but you'll get yardages to the middle, front, and back of the green. You'll get the simple course map (same as on my watch without the subscription... which I don't have), and it'll also give you yardages to the hazards... and for layups.\n\nCheck out the manual here: [https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2CF5620C-E585-4E0A-9CC3-9565533EEE4D/EN-US/GUID-92F6E4F7-B488-4021-A4C9-AFE68CEF31CF.html](https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-2CF5620C-E585-4E0A-9CC3-9565533EEE4D/EN-US/GUID-92F6E4F7-B488-4021-A4C9-AFE68CEF31CF.html)\n\nI think it has auto shot and club prompt. In the golf settings makes sure those are both on - then after you hit the ball you'll get a little prompt to mark which club you hit and it tracks it in the Garmin Golf app and after the round you get a pretty cool little shot map, which is really helpful for analyzing where you're good and where you're bad.\n\nThe golf functionalit","date":"2025-10-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1o6terb/anyone_use_a_garmin_venu_4_for_golf/","author":"u/speedy463","rating":null,"text":"I have a Venu. It works well. Tells the yardage which is all I really care about. I don’t keep score on it or use any of the other golf features.","date":"2025-10-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1o6terb/anyone_use_a_garmin_venu_4_for_golf/","author":"u/youngbreezy310","rating":null,"text":"I have the Venu 3S and I love it, albeit I only use the green distances and score keeping features.  There’s a lot more you can do with it I’m sure. Outside of golf I use it to track outdoor runs and long walks. \n\nMy biggest gripe is that it doesn’t connect to peloton cycle or tread. Obviously not a golf problem.","date":"2025-10-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1o6terb/anyone_use_a_garmin_venu_4_for_golf/","author":"u/AmbitiousPaint170","rating":null,"text":"Dont use the Venu 4 for golf.\n\nI just made the mistake of changing from an Epix Gen 2 to a Venu 4. Heres a rough comparison:\n\nEpix: displays the entire hole and you can view the green, move the pin. You get distances to front, middle, and back. With CT10 sensors, you get virtual caddie. You also get plays like distance \n\nVenu 4: displays the green. You get distances to front, middle, and back, and you can move the pin. \n\nFind a better option if golf on your watch is important.","date":"2025-11-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1kwme7k/this_video_changed_my_life/","author":"u/LivermoreP1","rating":null,"text":"I don’t watch YouTube golf instruction, and have a great coach. However, this video helped something ‘click’ on the range. I hope it helps you too. ","date":"2025-05-27","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l0zh0i/professions_womens_golf_is_the_most_pure_version/","author":"u/asims92","rating":null,"text":"Is it me or does Pro Women’s Golf seem like the most pure versions how elite it players play the courses as intended without the ridiculous distance that Pro males play with today? I feel like it’s more entertaining seeing the crazy shots that are pulled off when the dangerous landing zones and tough approaches are actually in play. Everyday golfers are more on par with the distances that these women are hitting.\n\nThis Women’s US Open has been a great example of this.","date":"2025-06-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1oopfhf/yolo_golf_the_philosophy_that_made_golf_fun_again/","author":"u/FatFaceFaster","rating":null,"text":" I played college golf. Was as good as a +2.2.\nMy swing used to be perfect parallel at the top, a Sergio esque lag on the way down, and my drives sounded like a cannon going off with my 975J with ProForce Gold XS shaft. My irons were crisp. I could control the flight. If I missed a fairway I could find a V between two tree limbs and flight a cut or a draw through it and find the putting surface or close to it. I saw 10 footers and I buried them confidently. I made 3 footers as if they were comical. I was feared in match play because when they asked “good good?” I replied “nah… I’d like to see it” and I’d watch them crumble as they burned a lip while I dropped it in the heart. \n\nBut that was 20 years ago. \n\nNow I’m 40. \n\nAs my user name suggests, I have a fat face (It goes well with my fat gut, thanks for asking) \n\nI have as many children as I have bulging disks in my back (2). \n\nThanks to the aforementioned gut and back my swing is now so short it resembles what I imagine Jon Rahm would look like if he tried to swing while drunk, and wearing Dr Ho’s Motionciser on his traps. \n\nMy posture is that of a wise old man from a Disney cartoon.\n\nNeedless to say… I am no longer a +2.2. \n\nI a","date":"2025-11-05","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1qx301m/i_just_have_to_say_this/","author":"u/GolferBrian","rating":null,"text":"I love golf. More than anyone could ever imagine. I could sit on a bench behind a first tee and watch player after player tee off until the sun goes down. I could practice a 5 footer for 18 hours and not get bored. And when you are burning in hell on earth, it lifts me out of the lava and makes me smile. Never let it upset you. Never get down. Embrace its beauty, its athleticism, and it's freedom. And if you are struggling in life, let it be your gateway to get away from the bad. A bad shot in golf will never come close for a bad day in life, so love those bad shots and laugh it off. You are stronger than bad shit, happier than depressing results and better than bad people. \n\nGolf is love. ","date":"2026-02-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l4suko/i_cant_believe_it_took_me_this_long_to_figure_out/","author":"u/maybe-yeah","rating":null,"text":"Guys I’m embarrassed.  I’ve been playing self taught golf for almost a decade.  Once I broke 100, I just never got better.  I really struggled producing a consistent swing. While I was able to hit the ball for the most part, I often would have the fats and thins etc every 4-5 shots.\n\nI decided to just scratch everything and start all the way back to the beginning starting with changing my grip and working my way through.  \n\nOnce I got to a YouTube wrist hinge lesson, oh my god that was the missing piece.  I have no idea why but I had no idea that proper wrist hinge was an up and down motion.  On every swing video or instruction about golf swing It always looks like the wrists are cocked horizontally.  The up and down wrist hinge is so subtle you will never notice it watching swing videos. \n\nNow I’ve gained distance, consistency and finally taking divots after the ball.   All from one mistake I was making for a decade.  Hope this helps all the self taught people that stay the same year after year.  Sometimes it’s one stupid misunderstanding that’s holding you back!\n\nTLDR: take lessons and save yourself a decade of mediocrity \n\nEdit: posting video that finally helped me figure it out","date":"2025-06-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1i3q28n/best_apple_watch_golf_gps_app/","author":"u/Pauldh11","rating":null,"text":"Hello everyone, \n\nMy mom is 70 and loves to golf. I’m getting her an Apple Watch for her birthday and I want to make sure she has a good golf GPS app. Given her age it has to be simple and easy to use. Doesn’t need a ton of fancy features just how far away is her ball from the hole. Any suggestions? \n\nSecondary question, what is the best Apple Watch golf swing/gps app with ALL the bells and whistles? Asking for myself on that one. I’m a low handicapper with dreams of being a 0, but know I need to do better at tracking my shots and stats in order to get there. Thoughts? \n","date":"2025-01-17","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1pxr0uw/how_often_are_we_playing_fellow_golf_dads/","author":"u/sys_admin321","rating":null,"text":"There’s that other thread where a guy simply asked for advice nicely about golfing once a week and was attacked multiple times by a handful of individuals…\n\nCan’t believe some of the responses in that thread, especially from the women who simply threaten divorce while making a ton of nasty assumptions.\n\nTrigger warning (being sarcastic), I play 1-2 times a week. A 9 hole league during the week after work and then 18 holes early Saturday at least twice a month. Wife and I joined a 100% private club that is 5 minutes away which helps. We try to get out there once a month together on a date day when one of the grandmas can watch our 2 1/2 year old son. I’ll also take a few 2-3 day golf trips during the year.\n\nYes, my wife gets equal time to do her own hobbies and for get aways with her girlfriends. Hell I welcome the time she goes away for a day, two, or three and my son and I get one on one time. Naps and night time then mean beer, video games, and pizza for dad lol. It’s healthy for both my wife and I to have time for ourselves and to watch our kid solo. I should add we both work full time jobs.","date":"2025-12-28","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1c9snmn/we_need_to_put_more_respect_on_nelly_kordas_name/","author":"u/murgeRekwest","rating":null,"text":"Final round of the Chevron Championship on the LPGA tour is happening now and this girl is crushing the drives, some of the softest hands out of the bunker I've ever seen, and she's reading putts like she has a PHD in English Lit.\n\nYea yea yeah Scottie this, Scottie that. Ok. Sure. He's about to follow up his Masters win with another tournament win. Good for him. That's very impressive. Nelly Korda is about to win her 5th IN A ROW. That's dominance against the field that I didn't think could happen in professional golf.\n\nGo watch the rest of the Chevron Championship and just enjoy the clinic she's putting on.","date":"2024-04-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1qg5iog/scottie_might_be_the_best_but_rory_is_so_much/","author":"u/Disastrous_Gap_4711","rating":null,"text":"Watching the action in Dubai, McIlroy looked like he was out on the 7th and then comes back with 5 birdies in a row, it’s crazy good golf\n\nSometimes I’ve watched Scottie and it always seems so certain which makes it boring, but McIlroy, you just never know what he’s going to do, he could put 4 balls in the water or he could set a record for number of birdies in a row ","date":"2026-01-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/pni3y5/golf_brawl_whos_at_fault/","author":"u/biggunda","rating":null,"text":"Early August. Nice golf course. $75-$100 rounds, expensive memberships, wealthy neighborhood.\n\nPlayed here because my boujie gf wanted to join and doesnt go to any of the courses I usually play. She brings her cooler of alcohol and enjoys the ride.\n\nStarted on 1 by ourselves. 2nd tee box caught up to 3 gentlemen. Ages ranging from late 40s to mid 50s. Course packed with 4some so they asked us to join. They seemed chill so I accepted. Next couple holes went smoothly. They were childhood best friends staying on the course at one of the gentlemens houses. This particular gentleman was a Member. They were cracking jokes, pounding drinks and smoking cigars. Bought us a couple rounds of shots from the cart girl. Weren't spectacular golfers but good enough to keep pace of play. Im not a spectacular golfer either so it was all good.\n\nBack 9 we continued to golf, drink, and wait on the 4some in front of us at every tee box. On the 14th tee we all hit our tee shot when the fairway cleared, the 4some behind us drove up and asked if they could play through.  4 young men in their mid-late 20s. The Member said there is nowhere to go as there are multiple 4somes in front of us. We waited on 14th ","date":"2021-09-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1kobs0k/just_got_home_from_the_pga_my_god_do_these_guys/","author":"u/deftkillerstu","rating":null,"text":"If any of these groups were in front of you at your Muni, you’d be furious. When I really noticed it was being green side on the par 3 6th after the Dechambeau, Hovland, and Woodland group all missed the green. Gary and Bryson were short of the green to the right and Victor went over the green to the left in the fringe. Hovland stood there and watched Gary and Bryson chip like a spectator and didn’t even begin evaluating his own shot until the guys marked their balls. Absolutely horrible ready golf. Hovland was far enough over to the left to not be an interference to Bryson and Gary on their chips. \n\nYou really notice it in person versus tv where they can quickly jump from player to player.","date":"2025-05-16","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1bd1wzo/what_was_it_like_watching_tiger_woods_in_his_prime/","author":"u/UnityIX","rating":null,"text":"As a 20 something who started playing during covid era, i never watched golf on tv growing up but i knew who tiger was. Maybe bc the household name but my family watched golf regularly so i also knew like spieth and mickleson.\n\nWhat was it like watching Tiger play during the last 20 years? Did everyone kinda know we were watching the “greatest ever” play. During the years where his personal life was taking a dip, how much did the narrative change about his legacy? Was there ever a “GOAT”conversation like lebron vs jordan, where tigers accomplishments were played down or over shadowed by the greats before his time?\n\n\n ","date":"2024-03-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1qep7pr/pga_the_field_sizes_dont_need_to_be_reduced_the/","author":"u/MonkMillar","rating":null,"text":"This is clearly not a new opinion, as slow play has plagued pro (all?) golf, and seemingly gets worse annually, but the fact that PGA is now reducing field sizes to as they put it, \"promote a better flow of play, \\[and\\] improve the chances of rounds being completed each day with a greater ability to make the 36-hole cut on schedule under normal weather conditions\", is laughable. The real issue is the mostly unenforced slow play. Players spend far too long assessing recovery on miss-hit shots, green reading has slowed to a glacial pace (looking at all you AimPointers out there) and even standard tee-shots and shots from fairways take many players far too long. I'm not asking for a shot clock to be implemented, but one season of more stoke penalties, less warnings, given out for slow play will have an impact. Will some players suffer? Sure. Will scoring averages go down? Probably. Will anyone who follows the sport care? Not at all. \n\nIf I could tune in and not spend what seems like a majority of the coverage watching Jordan and Greller talking about every shot for 5 minutes, Bradley and Vail AimPointing every putt multiple times, and/or the like of Cantlay or Harman standing over ev","date":"2026-01-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/155um2z/the_open_championship_is_the_best_major_hands_down/","author":"u/alejandroacantilado","rating":null,"text":"I don't really care that it is the oldest, or most prestigious; I'm not that interested in tradition. I just love the gameplay and the strategy, and there is nothing like links golf.\n\nWhat other major allows for such a variety of play? If you look at the champions, you don't see the most powerful players: you see the guys who can grind, get creative, scramble, shape shots.\n\nLook at the last champions of the US open, for contrast, and it's almost always the longest hitters, ditto with the PGA and the Masters (Fried Egg has a great writeup and analysis [here](https://thefriedegg.com/embrace-the-unpredictable-why-us-open-setups-need-to-evolve/)). You can't imagine shorter hitters (aside from when conditions get windy or firm, like Zach Johnson at the Masters, or when there is a links-like course (Spieth, 2015, Kaymer 2014)) competing this well. The leaderboard right now includes Harman (whom I can outdrive, as a 8 handicap), 50 year old Stewart Cink, the incredible scrambler Tommy Fleetwood. You see folks shaping shots, controlling trajectory, playing the ground game, putting from 40 yards: it's awesome. \n\nAnd those bunkers, they are real hazards. There's nothing worse than watching s","date":"2023-07-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1o5zjqs/no_driver_best_round_of_my_life/","author":"u/hpibgk","rating":null,"text":"I play the same course most weeks and shoot 90-92 every week. My best score was 87. I watch a lot of YouTube golf influencers, in particular Golf Sidekick, who talks a lot about not hitting your Driver and keeping it in play. On Saturday, after many years of ignoring this idea, I thought I’d give it a try. Front 9 I shot 44, which is more of less what I typically shoot, but back 9 I shot 40 for an 84. I am totally converted to this method now and can’t wait to play again. ","date":"2025-10-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1khysmu/unassuming_great_golfer/","author":"u/WallyBarryJay","rating":null,"text":"Played a round yesterday with one of my favorite golfers I've ever been randomly paired with.\n\nWanted to get a practice round in of trying to hit nothing but fades/cuts all day (I exclusively play a draw) so I got a twilight time at the easiest muni in the area. Course is absolutely empty, and I'm about to tee off solo when the pro shop guy comes out and tells me to wait a bit while another guy joins me.\n\nHe's probably mid 50's or so (I'm not great judging ages) and I can immediately tell is a super cool guy. Not a big guy at all, probably 5'5 120lbs. I ask him what box he is playing and he just says \"whatever you are playing\" so I ask him if he is cool with tips and he agrees.\n\nHe hits a nice little low fade down the right side of the fairway, and I was actually pretty surprised by the distance he got out of it. Didn't see that coming at all, it didn't look like he was swinging very fast. It's a par 5, and he hits a hybrid to about 60-70 short of the green, that low fade again that is so low it almost looks like a mishit.\n\nGets on the green and drains a 20footer for a birdie. Awesome start.\n\nI am not really paying much attention to his game/score the next couple of holes, but havi","date":"2025-05-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1kiokxl/golf_canada_app_apple_watch_integration_gps_from/","author":"u/airjedi","rating":null,"text":"For anyone out there who uses the Golf Canada app and an apple watch, is there a setting somewhere I'm missing that allows the GPS to be from where your watch is rather than your phone? I'm coming from the Hole19 app and there was an option to use watch GPS rather than phone but I can't seem to find it on the Golf Canada version. Sometimes I'm walking to a ball away from my cart and I don't like to always have my phone in pocket while golfing. TIA!","date":"2025-05-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1fdve2y/what_actually_got_you_to_stop_hitting_a_slice/","author":"u/Complete_Ad_8987","rating":null,"text":"I'm only slicing my driver. Sometimes it's a pull slice, sometimes straight slice. I know ball fight laws. I know my face is open to path. I know I need to come more from the inside. I know I need to get the face more closed. \n\nI've had lessons where they tell me these same things. they've suggested some drills that don't seem to work for me. I've watched every YouTube video on the matter. None of it works. \n\nSo I ask r/golf what worked for you??","date":"2024-09-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/18x0239/i_was_bamboozled/","author":"u/Th3Cataclysm","rating":null,"text":"So there I was happily playing video games when my cousin invited me to go hit some golf balls. I had been to top golf once or twice so thought to myself “why not”. This was an actual range though and he had actual clubs and it was a good time and I even hit a couple good shots. Felt great! \n\n\nA week later I get another invite so I said yes of course and again had fun hitting terrible shots in between a few “decent” hits. I mentioned that it was fun I should get a set (jokingly). \n\n\nThen one day he says he wants to go get a new hat at the golf shop on the range and if I wanted to go “look” at clubs. Cut to now I own a set of strata clubs, have a range card, “had to” buy a glove, bought balls (why are they expensive?!), and I now want to go all the time after hitting a “bomb” of a 225 yard drive. He’s taking me to my first actual course soon enough and I’m over here watching videos about how to hit your irons consistently. \n\n\nWhat the fuck happened?","date":"2024-01-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1hfvjx5/cheap_nofrills_no_subscription_gps_golf_watch/","author":"u/metallicbeige","rating":null,"text":"Apologies for starting a new thread, but I'm looking for opinions from those of you that have owned cheaper GPS golf watches. \n\nI'm looking for the most basic, no subscription GPS golf watch one can buy. If it just gave distances to the front, middle and back of the green, that would be enough. I would \\*never\\* use it to keep track of my score, club distances or anything like that - I'm too old for that stuff.\n\nAre there any good options under $100 that are reliable and reputable? \n\nThanks for any info you might provide!","date":"2024-12-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/vze4s6/geez_the_first_time_you_play_legit_golf_with_your/","author":"u/txbrewguy","rating":null,"text":"Today my son and I played our first 9 holes together on a full-sized course at a nice spot in San Antonio. He has been in a cool muni junior golf development program for 7-10 years olds for a while (his choice along with city baseball) but they play mostly short par 3 and executive-style holes. Even though we had theme parks and pools to choose from this week all he wanted to do was play golf with me. We made time for it today and holy cow, watching my son step up to the tee with loaded carts behind him and stripe it (sometimes) with people 4 times his age watching was a thing of beauty. He chunked a few, sent a few worm-burners to Mars, but also nailed a green on a Par 3 from the reds and made par, a moment he will never forget. He got a nice bag tag that he's over the moon about and tons of photos with dad. On the way out he wanted a ball maker that he could keep to remember today forever. Ugh... He is all tuckered out tonight but I'm buzzing just thinking about how special today was. This game can get to you... Woof.","date":"2022-07-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/134zv6w/would_a_golf_gps_watch_or_rangefinder_be_a_better/","author":"u/WuPacalypse","rating":null,"text":"Title. Trying to figure out what would be the better birthday present. Thanks in advance!","date":"2023-05-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1hy2w9a/is_there_a_golf_gps_app_or_watch_that_takes/","author":"u/lc6591","rating":null,"text":"I got rid of Arccos because I found that it ended up being a distraction for me on the golf course. But, I loved their GPS distances because they considered weather conditions not just elevation. Is there any other watch or app that does that?","date":"2025-01-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1j7nm73/is_this_a_camera_are_they_able_to_watchlisten_to/","author":"u/InsectGullible","rating":null,"text":"Anybody familiar with with this golf cart/GPS tracking system? It has what looks like a camera at the top of it. I understand the need for tracking the carts by GPS, but am I being watched and listened to?? ","date":"2025-03-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/12r0hxh/been_working_at_a_golf_course_for_a_month_here/","author":"u/EffingWires","rating":null,"text":"1. 98 percent of golfers are the best.  I do my best to make sure you are taken care of on the golf course, and you guys make my life easy and entertaining.\n2. Every time I answer the phone and someone says \"i'm just curious,\" 100 percent of the time the next words out of their mouth is \"when did/ are you guys aerating.\"  I find that funny.\n3. I have had to tell a couple groups to get their carts off the fairway (cart path only).  I appreciated the group that just apologized and got back on the path.  I had another group act shocked that it was cartpath only, that they didnt know, etc. even with big signs and me telling them before they went out.  We also hate cart path only, so I get the temptation. just apologize and move on.\n4. I have had 3 or 4 \"unicorn days.\"  Its what I call it when the weather is really bad until 1.5-2 hrs before sunset.  I close the proshop and go out and play 9.  I love these days.\n5. The people that come in late to walk 9 holes at the end of the day are the most fun to golf with.  Always laid back good people, decent at golf as well.\n6. I have had a lot of people who didnt show up for their tee time, but 90 percent called a couple days ahead to cancel.  G","date":"2023-04-18","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ds0qry/psa_this_game_is_going_to_cost_you/","author":"u/just-a-simple-song","rating":null,"text":"A PSA for fellow cult- I mean golf subreddit members:\n\nThis game is going to cost you. The sooner you accept that the better off you’re going to be. It is going to cost you and there nothing you can do about it.\n\nIt will cost you your balls: range, new and old, pro v s and callaways and exploding, the ones gifted from your job and on fathers days, found in a lake and lost in the woods, into adjacent windows roofs and over fences, the ones that will save your games and the ones chucked after missed putts, and your buddies’ which are in his wife/gfs purse when he calls last second and can’t play. Your balls are already gone.\n\nIt will cost you your time: wasted as the group ahead reads greens like Sunday at Augusta, as the fivesome shoots fireball getting rejected by the cart girl, while the marshal tells you a story at a presidential pace, slow play and bad etiquette delays, during your partner’s practice swings, waggles and routines, driving to and from stuck in traffic, searching in weed and woods, scrolling Reddit/youtube/tiktok for tips, and arguing over strokes and penalties for a game that does not matter, the arguments with your SO, family, friends about when you’re playing an","date":"2024-06-30","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/hno6sd/have_you_ever_played_with_that_guy/","author":"u/Golfandrun","rating":null,"text":"So I played on Sunday with my wife and got paired up with a guy and his son. Me I'm 60 years plus 15ish handicap and play from the whites.\n\nThe dad is a 50s decent golfer and the kid is a fit, quiet and likeable 19 years. They played from blues.\n\nOff the first tee the kid waits for the green to clear and then hits one 320 plus right down the middle. When He chips on it so casual and so close.\n\nI watched this kid effortlessly shoot 75 without the slightest hint of ego or even a smirk as I shot a 9 on a par four (A whole different story).\n\nI've played with a few good golfers but I've never played with someone who shot so well without putting any effort into it. I would imagine he could have shot under par with ease if he had tried.\n\nIt was very humbling and very pleasurable at the same time.\n\nBTW. He has no aspirations of any career involved with golf, rather he wants to be a phys ed teacher.","date":"2020-07-08","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mcjg4p/bethpage_black_tee_time_experience_tuesday_729/","author":"u/thegreatgeeberman","rating":null,"text":"I got to the course at 12:45am last “night”. That got me spot #52 in the parking lot. We ended up giving it a shot. Had a few beers and then reclined the chairs and got a couple hours of sleep. \n\nAround 4:45 the starter came out and started handing out tickets/wristbands to all the golfers in the order the cars were parked.  If you got a wristband, it meant you could play the Black.\n\nBy the time the starter made it to our stretch of cars, he was saying the Black had sold out. No wristbands for us. We still stayed and got tickets to make a tee time at another course all while still hoping there would miraculously be a time available on the black. We were ticket #127, and there are only 108 golfers a day allotted for the Black, so 108 tickets.\n\nWe ended up playing 7:06 am on the Blue. Had a good time still. Earliest available on the Red was noon and didn’t want to wait that long and play in the heat if it wasn’t the Black. \n\nAfter the round we watched a few groups tee off on Black #1. They said they got there at 3pm the day before and were teeing off around noon! (Tee times only go til 12:30 on the black right now). If you’re looking to go in the coming weeks, you need to get there c","date":"2025-07-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1kc941k/no_laying_up/","author":"u/Due-Wealth5561","rating":null,"text":"I just watched the Strapped series video from last night on NLU's channel and was legitimately blown away. I've been growing pretty bored with YouTube Golf - typically watching ForePlay & BDS. This is an entirely other level of golf content. Cannot recommend enough. ","date":"2025-05-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1jo3ikr/im_not_an_etiquette_snob_but/","author":"u/ButterPotatoHead","rating":null,"text":"Played a bunch of golf over the weekend. Wow people have all different ideas of how to get around a golf course.\n\nGot paired with 2 younger guys who knew each other. They were hitting off of the whites, the other 2 of us off of the blues. They would hit their drives and hop in the cart and just take off down the fairway even though we hadn't hit yet. First couple of times I waited for them to get clear but it was like waiting for a group in front of us. Finally I just started hitting over or through them. At the next tee box they'd say, \"oh sorry man didn't see you there\". Didn't see me? Happened on like 11 or 12 holes.\n\nAnother guy always rushed out to tee off first though he was usually 3-5 over par on the last hole. Ok no biggie. Same guy rushed to the green and even if his ball was closest to the hole, he'd mark it, pick it up, align it, kneel down, read the green, etc. We'd all be watching him, assuming he was going to hit. Then after his routine he'd put his ball down and say, \"ok you can go ahead\", then we'd putt, he'd do it all over again, and putt.\n\nOn the first hole yesterday we're halfway down the fairway, running maybe 3-4 minutes late waiting on the group in front off ","date":"2025-03-31","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1loeskk/what_i_have_learned_from_youtube_golf/","author":"u/bigjohn141","rating":null,"text":"After watching hours of YouTube golf instruction, I think I finally have it down.\n\n1. Always lead the swing with your lower body. But not too much lower body because you will get stuck. And also the lower body doesn’t really matter as an all arms swing works too.\n\n2. Don’t swing with your arms and wrists as it will lead to bad shots. But if you start getting bad shots, try adding some arms and wrists to help out.\n\n3. Your body closes the club face. Or your arms and wrists do. \n\n4. You want to be wide at the top for more power. But being narrow at the top is great too.\n\n3. Keep your trail elbow tucked at the top for a better swing. But also let it move freely for a better swing.\n\n5. Short game is the key to lower scores. Also new data says better drives lower scores.\n\n6. Always hit up on your driver. Then if you want to hit an easy fairway finder drive, hit down on the ball slightly for more control. \n\n7. New equipment won’t help improve your game. But try this new club from Brand X because it will make you hit further and straighter. \n\n8. You have to mimic all the tour pro swings to be good at golf. But swing your swing and don’t worry about everyone else. \n\nI think that’s a good s","date":"2025-06-30","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/128ntuj/went_to_liv_orlando_yesterday_ama/","author":"u/golfdaddy69","rating":null,"text":"Have marshaled at several European Tour events in Dubai as well as a few PGA Tour events in the US. \n\nYesterday was the first time I went to/watched a LIV Golf event. I have no issues with LIV and all the drama etc. \n\nThe event itself was not done well and was unimpressive. \n\n- The music doesn’t make sense. Some holes it’s blaring, some it’s very soft. It randomly stops and starts even during the backswing or during a putt. \n\n- They had very few screens showing the leaderboard and which hole all the players were at and it would just keep changing to show the teams. Was hard to find the players you wanted to watch. \n\n- There was no service at all so we couldn’t even look for it on our phones. Thought maybe they did this on purpose but some are saying it’s just an overcrowded tower so I guess that could be it. Very inconvenient though! \n\n- Shotgun start shortens the day and doesn’t let you follow different players as you would if their tee times were well apart. Had to sprint between holes to watch different players. \n\n - I’ve played crooked cat before and it’s just not a tour level course. \n\n- It didn’t feel competitive. The players seemed like they couldn’t give two fucks. I guess ","date":"2023-04-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mnfjv5/54_holes_at_bandon_dunes_for_400/","author":"u/YeetyMcYeetersson","rating":null,"text":"*This is a recap of a daytrip I did to Bandon. At the end, I’ll go over my ranking of the 5 courses, along with some tips for going about your day if you play 36 holes or more.* \n\nIt was 10 years since I’d been to Bandon Dunes where I was able to play 3 of the courses in the winter (Old Mac, Bandon Dunes, Bandon Trails). \n\nLoved the place, but wasn’t sure when I’d be able to get back there...until I got a random email from the Oregon Golf Association this July:\n\nIt said from August 4-10, the resort was hosting the US Women’s Amateur on the Bandon Dunes course. Bandon Dunes would be closed, but a round at any of the other courses would cost only $215 for OGA members (replay rate was $185, the same for resort guests). And of course, Bandon offers a 3rd round for free if you can fit it into your day.\n\n“*Sign me the hell up,*” I thought. \n\nI was in Newport, about 2.5 hours north of Bandon, so I planned out my whole day about two weeks prior: \n\n***3:30am*** *- Wake up, drive down to Bandon*\n\n***6am*** *- Arrive on property, get some swings in* \n\n***7:30am*** *- Tee time at Old Mac* \n\n***1:10pm*** *- Tee time at Pacific Dunes* \n\n***5:30pm*** *- Impromptu tee time at Sheep Ranch or Trails","date":"2025-08-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1euksxn/open_letter_to_the_parents_of_junior_golfers/","author":"u/Organic-Jicama-429","rating":null,"text":"I’m writing this post because this issue hits close to home, not only in my journey as a golfer but also in how it has shaped my personal life. If you're the parent of a young golfer, I urge you to take five minutes to read this.\n\nI picked up golf at a young age, competing locally in the U10 division, nationally through U18, and even internationally in U16 and U18 tournaments. At my peak, I ranked just within the top 300 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). My girlfriend, on the other hand, had an even more impressive career. She was part of the national team, became the national champion in the U12, U14, and U16 divisions, and attended an academy in the US at just 12 years old. She went on to play at a top Division I school, with a stroke average of 72.2, and won multiple major events in Europe and the States.\n\nWe’ve played hundreds of tournaments between the two of us, and in fact, we met at a tournament when we were just 9 and 11 years old. Every hour outside of school was spent on the golf course. On weekends without tournaments, we would often play short game challenges from 9 AM to 6 PM.\n\nGolf consumed our entire lives, yet our experiences couldn’t have been more differe","date":"2024-08-17","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mpqdke/pouting_rant/","author":"u/gengargod","rating":null,"text":"We’ve all been there. Your playing partner hits a bad shot and he knows that he isn’t supposed to throw a club or start throwing a fit, so he just puts his head down and sulks around for the next few holes. Walking back to the cart immediately after he’s teed off or finished putting regardless of how many are left to hit or finish out in the group. One “word” (mostly grunts and nods) responses. Kills the entire mood. It is entirely because they spend too much time watching pros and their ego tells them that their game is near that level. If anyone has ever watched a professional’s entire round of golf they would know that they hit several bad shots en route to the 66 they end up posting. Take 5 seconds after the shot to be as mad at yourself as you can be, then just move on. The Pouter is a sickening man child and my mortal enemy on the golf course. I fear this may be an unpopular opinion because so many of you do this. Grow up and have fun. It’s a game. ","date":"2025-08-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1cyoums/best_golf_gps_for_a_watch_my_findings/","author":"u/Tequil34","rating":null,"text":"My goal with a golf GPS was to have good shot tracking (which honestly was all of them I think) to learn my true distances as well as using my phone as little as possible. So the focus of my findings bellow **focuses on the watch**. If your happy to use your phone you might might be better of doing some testing yourself.\n\nMy requirements for the watch app:\n\n* Shot Tracking.\n* Decent UI.\n* Hole Flyover.\n* Using the watch to get distances.\n\n**NOTES**:\n\n* Using a Samsung S24 plus with a Galaxy Watch 6 Bluetooth and I play off an 11 handicap.\n* I've have not played a round of golf with any of these yet.\n* If you want to use your watch mainly, as I did, most of these apps require a subscription as the free versions didn't have the features I wanted so I compared the paid versions.\n* Before this review I had an old smart watch and none of the golf apps that I liked supported its OS anymore so I've been using a combination of a rangefinder to get distances to pins, trees, bunker/water start and carry distances and pulling out my phone if the rangefinder could get the distance to what I wanted, as you can imagine this is not ideal. So I wanted an app that would let me do both of these on m","date":"2024-05-23","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ho2ulm/golf_gps_apple_watch/","author":"u/findingdeano","rating":null,"text":"Alright what is the best Apple iwatch app that does gps without bringing your phone with you aswell","date":"2024-12-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1anadww/manager_at_golf_galaxy_tried_to_charge_me_15_to/","author":"u/Thatrandomretard3","rating":null,"text":"Went in to galaxy to test a putter im interested in and the manager said that he'll need to charge me $15 to use the practice facilities. I say I'm just here to see if I want to buy a putter, no simulator or anything. He says fine but I'm going to send and employee to watch you. I ask am I doing something wrong and he sighs and says no you can go for free this one time. On the way out he asks me if I liked it and I say I loved it I'm just gonna buy it somewhere else.","date":"2024-02-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/115txr7/a_caddys_perspective_on_full_swing_and_the/","author":"u/CitizenCue","rating":null,"text":"I don’t think Netflix meant to make a sad documentary, but if you read between the lines, *Full Swing* tells a tragic story. As a former caddy (mostly lower tours but some PGA), this rings true to me, and it shows how lonely a golfer’s life can be. Here are a few things that stuck out to me:\n\n* The amount of “private jet porn” was egregious. Viewers may not realize that the jets are usually paid for by sponsors and are organized through subscription services like NetJets. It’s not nearly as fancy or as common as they made it seem. \n\n* JT going to CVS by himself was hilarious. Most golfers travel alone and don’t bring anyone besides a caddy to most events. Paying a coach or assistant’s salary and accommodations is really expensive and comes out of your pocket. There’s a lot of downtime and you don’t have any teammates to play cards with or a coach to watch film with. It’s lonely. That’s one reason why so many guys like Dahmen hire friends or family as caddies - they are often the only person in your entourage. \n\n* Everyone loves Finau of course, but it sucks that he had to try bringing his whole family on tour just to see them. Golfers spend more days away from home than any other s","date":"2023-02-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1k0nuyb/golf_is_saving_my_life_but_i_cant_drive_the_ball/","author":"u/odoyle321","rating":null,"text":"So here's the deal. I've been golfing now consistently for 2 years, on and off for about 10.  I still have yet to break 100, and it's for one reason only: I struggle tremendously off the tee and in the distant fairway.\n\nSince I started walking courses, I've lost 77lbs. I've always been big, but this is the most significant weight loss I've had in my 35 years and I want to keep it up. Golf has given me a reason to enjoy the exercise, and I've noticed a significant increase in stamina and just overall health.\n\nThis is going to sound like I'm puffing myself up, but I'm not. On the green, I rarely 2 putt. My chipping is dialed, my wedge game is great, and my iron play is pretty good. I just CANNOT hit driver/fw/hybrids to save my life. I've watched hours of YouTube videos, asked advice from anybody who would give it, and I am at a loss. As soon as a club not shaped like an iron/wedge gets into my hands it's like I forget how to golf. Skulled shots, crazy slices, never straight and long. \n\nI've opted to use an 80s Ping Eye2 2-iron on most of my outings off the tee just to get it into play.\n\nI sit somewhere in the middle swing speed wise, but this is a piece I just cannot figure out. I d","date":"2025-04-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1anyc8p/golf_is_pain_and_thats_why_liv_sucks/","author":"u/Dashover","rating":null,"text":"Golf has always been about pain.\n\nFrom your very first whiff, and then dribble, and then  skinned shot… and those blisters, to Scott Choke missing a 2 footer to claim a Green Jacket.\n\nGolf is humanity exposed.\n\nIt’s Camilo clawing his way back.\n\nIt’s Rickie gaining confidence again, and weathering missed cuts.\n\nIt’s my buddy going to endless Mondays to get his shot…\n\nMondays …\nNeed to shoot -7 in a prequalifier\n\n\nNeed to shoot -8 in a qualifier \n\nWhere 95% of those - miss the cut..\n\nAnd in the actual event you need  to shoot -12 + to really bank ..\n\n\nEasy to wiff 6 weeks in a row and miss the cut by 1.\n\nEasy to shoot under par, and still miss the cut - again…\n\nEasy to lose your game. Duval / Mahan / Bill Haas 1000 others…\n\nI love watching guys scrambling to keep their card…\n\nDuckhooking into a trap and still saving par.\n\nFighting for their first win…\n\nGoing from a nobody to a Masters entry by getting hot on a Sunday…\n\nLIV hands out $50mill like it’s candy, I get it… I miss DJ and Phil and Bryson..\n\nBut I prefer watching pain \n\nI can relate to it….\n\nI don’t care about silly teams \n\n\nOr golfers rich beyond their wildest dreams playing on some unknown network…\n\nI understand that the P","date":"2024-02-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14b80vw/fuck_golf/","author":"u/PM_ME_UR_CHARGE_CODE","rating":null,"text":"I absolutely despise this sport with every fiber of my being right down to my core. “Stay down” “make contact” “watch the ball” “stop trying to kill the ball” motherfucker my brother in Christ the minute I pick that club up I black out I couldn’t even tell you the color of the ball or if the ball was on grass or water or on top of someone’s head I DONT KNOW. One swing is pure the other one I completely demolish the air ball untouched. Not only that my body is in pain my bank account is in ruin I’m spending like 2 PS5s a month on lessons range balls course time why am I doing this it’s not even fun\n\n\nAlso have a tee time tomorrow at 11am see you then","date":"2023-06-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1q45bdq/rainy_days_in_northern_california/","author":"u/Elitesportreviews","rating":null,"text":"Another rainy day in Northern California.  What to do besides watch some Golf youtube videos, read a few guides/blogs (which I like more then Youtube videos) and play a round on the Sim.  Could be worse!\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/u04n30c24fbg1.jpg?width=427&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c4ac4ade54af6aedf271a8ba5c76888c2a5650dc\n\n","date":"2026-01-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1r2v93e/thursday_golf_deals_02112026/","author":"u/satanstinytoy","rating":null,"text":"Wow thanks! I went to look at those adidas shoes and they were $28 in my size! Had to jump on a pair at that price.","date":"2026-02-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/h0hmi8/today_marks_a_year_since_i_decided_to_rebuild_my/","author":"u/Filipp0","rating":null,"text":"So May of last year I was a \\~17 hcp, went to Ireland to visit a friend and we played 4 days, 4 different courses and I actually shot 96/96/96/96. It was a very frustrating experience, I struggled so much with inconsistencies and decided to overhaul my swing when I came back home. June 10th 2019 I started that process. Last sunday I shot my personal best 74 and my current handicap is 5.4. I think I still have a lot to improve on my swing, but want to share some things that were REALLY helpful in improving my score this past year:\n\n​\n\n1. Takeaway and backswing. Yeah golf is all about impact, but it makes a HUGE difference to have a solid backswing - which is really hard to do with a bad takeaway. I would say 95% of golfers who ask for swing help here have the classic disconnected take away too far to the inside. It's not hard to change it and should be one the first things to work on. Good video on this:  [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqhXzwiFCJY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqhXzwiFCJY)\n\n​\n\nAs far as backswing goes, I still struggle with it sometimes, but making a full turn (meaning having your back almost facing the target) is really important. Also, t","date":"2020-06-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1nfvydc/found_it_funny/","author":"u/NCC-1707","rating":null,"text":"A buddy that I regularly golf with got a hole-in-one last week on a downhill 160 yard hole that has a great big pond in front of it. We were golfing with his uncle who is elderly and has trouble with his vision at times from long distances. Mike’s ball lands on the green and is rolling slowly towards the cup and we’re watching it, and after it dropped, Mike says “Holy shit I think that went in.” Without skipping a beat his uncle says (in all seriousness…) “Nah Mike I don’t think so. I didn’t see a splash and I don’t see any ripples on that pond.”","date":"2025-09-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1dty96g/roid_rage_at_a_golf_simulator/","author":"u/Distinct_Kangaroo","rating":null,"text":"I pay for a monthly membership at this golf simulator in my city.  It has overall been fantastic, love getting the instant feedback/stats & I see it as a stress reliever before work in the morning. \n\nYesterday I went in later than usual at around 10 AM as I had the day off.  I get to the bay and start setting up and I notice the dude in the sim next to me is seething with rage.  As I was logging in to the trackman app he took a swing then threw his club at the screen as hard as he could.  I thought to myself wow... that's unnecessary... but didn't want to engage so I popped my headphones in and went on with my session.  \n\nOver the next hour this dude this dude would alternate between hitting a shot & club twirling, to hitting a shot and throwing his club at the screen or smashing his club into the ground.   It was simply unbelievable to watch a grown man get that upset at effectively a driving range.  \n\nI debated saying something like bruh we're at an indoor golf simulator this ain't The Masters, calm tf down stop embarrassing yourself. But if y'all saw him you'd agree with me there was no point in engaging, he seemed like the type of dude who would start a fight over nothi","date":"2024-07-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/ptb4tm/what_ive_learned_dropping_from_a_12_to_a_4/","author":"u/cryonautmusic","rating":null,"text":"This past summer has been quite a journey for me. I caught a massive golf bug this year and so I decided to put some serious work into my game. As a result, I've gone from a 12 handicap to a 4 in about four months, and I thought it might be useful to share some of the things I feel have largely contributed to this rapid improvement to my game. Of course, these are only my experiences and opinions, so they're not going to work for everyone, but hopefully one or more of these insights could help someone here knock a few strokes off their game.\n\n**1. Play often.** You can't really get a feel for the game if you're only out once or twice a month. I try to get out at least twice a week to the course and once a week to the range. If I'm swinging my clubs every two or three days, it really lets me get a feel for what I can do with them, especially with my short game, where feel is so important. I now know how far I can hit each club, what my shot shape is on each one, and where my misses will most likely be. And I can feel what a 6 foot chip should be compared to a 10 foot chip.\n\n**2. Get comfortable.** I bought new shoes this year (Skechers Elite 4 Victory Spikeless - amazingly comfy) an","date":"2021-09-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1om3nem/12_to_24_hcp_thoughts_on_watching_the_internet/","author":"u/jayboosh","rating":null,"text":"I don’t know why I thought anything I read about it here would be accurate, so you can put it on the list of guys that all hit their 4 iron 295. \n\nEverything I’ve read about this series was so fucking overblown. \n\nIf you have any interest at all in this thing watch it. Don’t let the grouchy fucks in here scare you off. \n\nAnd if you like any of the guys already, you’ll enjoy it. I know who maybe half of these guys are, and it was great golf. \n\nThere were some amazing shots that I’d see on tv, but mostly it was golfers better than me shooting shots sometimes I shoot, and good friendly banter back and forth, just like when I play with my buds. \n\nIt’s fine, it’s totally fine to watch, do it. ","date":"2025-11-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/ptiotc/i_went_from_a_4_to_a_12_handicap_in_1_year/","author":"u/teslaorbust","rating":null,"text":"Some people have it better than others... simple.  Here are my lessons learned along the way.\n\n​\n\n\\#1 Don't have a kid.\n\n\\- I went from golfing 3x a week to golfing 3x a month (If I'm lucky).  And by golf, I mean 3 nights of \"league\" night where you show up 10 minutes before your tee time.. just enough time to buy 4 coors latte's from the bar.\n\n​\n\n\\#2 Don't buy blades... Seriously\n\n\\- I was a 4, I was cool, I bought blades, now I'm a fool\n\n​\n\n\\#3 Pound the latte's\n\n\\- If the wife gives you a day away with the boys, take it for all its worth.  Taking care of a kid when you get home from a 5 hour bender sucks, but we all do it.  Load up on the coors and enjoy your time with buddies\n\n\\#4 Stop removing the shitty balls from your bag\n\n\\- When I was a 4, I only carried pristine golf balls.  Prov1, chrome soft.. you know the deal.  Oh, you have 1 small scratch on you from the cart path... get the shit out of here.   Now, my bag is littered with found balls from the woods.   I know where my round is headed at this point, I'm not ashamed.\n\n\\#5 Youtube video's are a thing of the past.\n\n\\- Hun, we haven't spent any time together (this is because I watched the ","date":"2021-09-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1i15lhy/greatest_item_you_have_bought/","author":"u/PJs_Burner","rating":null,"text":"Prompted by a thread on the polar opposite, I’m curious about things folks have bought that have legitimate made a difference for them (I’d rather exclude clubs but if you feel great about a driver, dump it in here). \n\nFor me, the martini tees are a game changer. 2 seasons with one tee… also consistent height (unsure about flight pattern or power tbh). \n\nAlso love my Bushnell Phantom 2 GPS","date":"2025-01-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1r80ggg/wednesday_golf_deals_02182026/","author":"u/hockeybru","rating":null,"text":"Why post a link to a $546 titleist driver when every titleist driver is now $450?","date":"2026-02-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1m0izim/im_going_through_a_golf_midlife_crisis_i_think_lol/","author":"u/trevster118","rating":null,"text":"I’m a 1–3 handicap with not a textbook swing. Steep, over the top, no wrist hinge, not much shallowing, but I hit it straight enough. Fully self-taught, play by feel, and play some small tournaments.\n\nOn a good one I can poke it to 300, but average is more like 260. When I play with better players, they’re way past me off the tee.\n\nLately I go down Instagram & TikTok rabbit holes watching perfect swings and just get jealous. Makes me wonder: is it worth overhauling a self-taught, steep, OTT, wristless swing to gain distance? Or better to just play the hand you’re dealt and keep scoring?\n\nAlmost 30 and probably having a golf midlife crisis 😂. Anyone here successfully make the change?\nThanks I’m just curious\n\nEdit: Thanks for all the good advice/ stories. Also sorry, I didn’t think me saying “golf midlife crisis” would trigger so many of you lmao ","date":"2025-07-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ez2c1i/golf_watches_bushnell_ion_elite/","author":"u/TwoSweetPeaches","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been looking into the watch category due to my Apple Watch having a cracked screen now and the battery barely lasts a full round. It’s 4 years old or more now so not a complaint as such it’s doing its job. \n\nHas anyone got this watch? Why did you choose this?\nI was looking for something that isn’t the fanciest and expensive. I want functional and the look seems fine, functions especially the pin locator as sometimes I can’t see it from where I end up. The distance measurement seems to be fine. I’m not interested in a caddy system as I like the challenge of picking out the right club (it’s mostly wrong but sometimes I get it) ha. \n\nWhat made you choose your watch regardless of brand or model? \n\nSome prefer a range finder over  a watch? Why?\n\nLooking for on course experience and suggestions whether good or bad. \n\nThanks","date":"2024-08-23","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1542qz8/i_think_im_addicted_to_golf/","author":"u/Best_mcgill_student","rating":null,"text":"I just can’t stop thinking about it. Everyday at work I wish I was teeing off. Every day off work I’m on the course. I only watch YouTube videos about golf. I look at my clubs and get goosebumps. I’m not even good. I just started breaking 100. I’m playing in an hour and I am counting down the seconds to my tee time. I hate that winter is coming and the golf season will come to an end. Man I love golf.","date":"2023-07-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1p7onf9/i_spent_way_too_long_building_a_golf_prediction/","author":"u/lebortsdm","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been messing around with golf analytics for a few months now, trying to build something that actually predicts tournament outcomes. Not betting advice, just curiosity. Turns out most of what I thought I knew about “who should win” was wrong.\n\nThe whole thing started simple. Take strokes gained stats, plug them into a simulation, run it a few thousand times, see who wins most often. Scheffler dominates. Obviously. But the model had no idea how to explain Lanto Griffin finishing third at Procore or Keegan Bradley taking down the Travelers. It just kept saying “that shouldn’t happen.”\nHere’s what I figured out along the way:\n\n1. Not all strokes gained are created equal. Putting stats are basically noise. A guy gaining 2 strokes on the greens one month will regress hard the next. Driving stays consistent. If you weight all the categories equally, you’re letting randomness drive your predictions.\n\n2. Course difficulty isn’t what the leaderboard says. I looked at Procore’s winning score of -19 and assumed it was a birdie-fest. The field actually averaged less than one stroke under par per round. Leaders aren’t the field. This one mistake had me chasing for weeks.\n\n3. The “he’s just ","date":"2025-11-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/vss4l7/checking_in_from_the_chemo_chair_boys_the_poison/","author":"u/inaaace","rating":null,"text":"My people, [I come to you straight from the chemo chair today!](https://imgur.com/a/9eevpeq) I’ve been getting so many messages checking in, so I figured I owed you an update.\n\nBefore I started chemo 4 weeks ago, you might remember I asked for help choosing courses to play before the poison wipes me. I ended up having the time of my life being hosted at Pinehurst, and they made a video about it, featuring your guys’ comments. [Don’t mind my atrocious-looking chicken-wing swing, I shot a 112 on #2. Best time ever.]( https://twitter.com/PinehurstResort/status/1536333077630296064). Also, please forgive the tears in the end, I'm usually your stereotypical man who don't cry no tears, but this got me.\n\n\nThen, a fellow Redditor [Justin invited me to BMW Pro AM]( https://fb.watch/e5moWXPhPk/), where I tagged along for a round with him and a few celebrities, an NHL player, a racecar driver, and a Golf Channel/podcast host. The NHL player told us a story how he was fined $500+k in a single game - my mans was fined a two-story single-family home with 2 cars and he laughs it off before hitting a 300y drive, heh. They were really cool people, and they took me out to the racetrack after where I ","date":"2022-07-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13n9v7g/michael_block_is_what_golf_needs/","author":"u/_aphoney","rating":null,"text":"This guy is walking up the fairway talking on the phone to the booth, hits a fucking DART to 8ft, gets back on the phone with the booth. I hope we see a lot more of him. It really sucks we're getting him at 46 yrs old, but I'd love to watch him for another 5 years.","date":"2023-05-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13ukqc1/nervous_beginner_on_a_tee_box_realization/","author":"u/ToeJamIsAWiener","rating":null,"text":"Last year was my first actual year of golfing. Always got super nervous teeing up in front of people because I wanna be the cool guy and didn't want people to think I'm shitty. Pretty natural thought, but it sometimes it's hard to shake. \n\nMy wife and I biked to the local public course and sat on the patio for a beer beside the 1st tee box and watched for about 45 minutes. With the exception of a few golfers, everyone was topping, slicing, and burying their balls in the bush... then it hit me... everyone sucks at golf and at some point in time the good guys sucked too! Now, I keep that in the back of my mind and just go and have fun! Golf was intimidating at times, but now I'm just rolling with it. Kinda like when I tried to drop a large bucket of balls into a small basket at the range. Just gotta laugh.","date":"2023-05-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1f3zuf8/bushnell_ion_elite_watch/","author":"u/Nyc2hbkn","rating":null,"text":"Anyone use this watch on the course? Does it work well? Thinking of buying one.","date":"2024-08-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1if6770/my_costco_has_60_bridgestone_bags/","author":"u/jaydubbles","rating":null,"text":"I saw these a few weeks ago for $100, and they're already on clearance.","date":"2025-02-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/165drf7/this_is_the_most_informative_video_i_have_ever/","author":"u/Croxy1992","rating":null,"text":"https://youtu.be/0IxllCJRKS4?si=buDhzrTuz2N0RjVT\n\nIt covers many different things that are all so often discussed on this subreddit. But even more than that, it explains WHY we need to do certain things rather than just WHAT to do. \n\nI hope this gives you an epiphany moment like it did for me.","date":"2023-08-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1cvrjzp/official_tournament_discussion_thread_2024_pga/","author":"u/GreenWaveGolfer12","rating":null,"text":"Event: PGA Championship Round 4\n\nLocation: Louisville, KY\n\nCourse: Valhalla Golf Course\n\nPurse: $20,000,000\n\nDates: 5/16 - 5/19/2024\n\n[Tournament Website](https://www.pgachampionship.com/)\n\n[Field](https://www.pgachampionship.com/players)\n\n[Tee Times](https://www.pgachampionship.com/starting-times)\n\n[Course Overview](https://onsitemap.pgachampionship.com/?_gl=1*eu8vm0*_gcl_au*NjM5NTg5NDEwLjE3MTU4MjIxNzU.)\n\n[Leaderboard](https://www.pgachampionship.com/leaderboard)\n\n[Fedex Cup Standings](https://www.pgatour.com/fedexcup/official-standings.html)\n\n[TV Schedule Link (US)](https://www.pgachampionship.com/how-to-watch)\n\nAnd 2 notes to head off the inevitable thousand repeat questions:\n\nQ: Why are LIV players in this event? I thought they weren't able to play on the PGA Tour?\n\nA: The PGA Championship is not run by the PGA Tour, it's run by the PGA of America, which is a different entity. \n\nQ: Why are players using rangefinders, I thought they were illegal?\n\nA: A common misconception, the rules allow for distance measuring devices (without slope adjustments) but the PGA Tour and the other 3 majors have local rules prohibiting them. The PGA Championship allows them and has for a few years n","date":"2024-05-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1dhihfa/is_there_a_golf_gps_app_that_shows_a_hole_map_on/","author":"u/lc6591","rating":null,"text":"I know there are a lot of options that will give me yardages on my watch. but, I’d like to be able to see a map of the hole without getting my phone out.","date":"2024-06-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1e6ap93/whats_your_interpretation_of_this_golf/","author":"u/Whiteshovel66","rating":null,"text":"I went around to a friend of mines the other day and he said he wanted to golf on a whim. \nHe decided to call his buddy who I know is a hard core 8 to 5 worker and has three kids and a wife.\nHe was still at work so we waited for him to come home nearly an hour but he said he really wanted to play so it seemed like no big deal. \n\nSo this guy pulls up and we are basically waiting on the street in front of his house for him. \n\nI think that spooked his wife who I never met, because she comes rushing out of the house to meet all of us as we converge. \n\nHe says to us \"I'll be right with you,\" as he turns to address her, who is clearly about to be upset. \n\nI can't hear what they say initially but he says \"sorry I know it's selfish of me, but I made plans and they have been waiting for me to come home for a while.\" \n\nShe is grumbling about it, and says \"what about your wife and kids? We waited for you too.\" \n\nAnd he says \"every day I come home from work and spend time with you and the kids and then go to sleep and do the same thing day after day. \nI thought it might be fun to be spontaneous today.\" \n\nShe says \"I don't appreciate you prioritizing your buddies and a game over your home life.","date":"2024-07-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/151z7su/favourite_least_favourite_youtube_channels/","author":"u/SkeetyChris","rating":null,"text":"My opinion below (not wanting to start any arguments!)\n\nGolf Sidekick - really solid advice, particularly for new players. Outweighs his slightly irritating demeanour (I never want to hear ‘baus’ or ‘money’ ever again)\n\nDanny Maude - highly recommend this guy, his irons video changed my swing recently and I’ve been hitting far more cleanly\n\nRick Shiels - I swear he’s not actually good enough to break 75, very irritating and the content feels very corporate now\n\nSaguto Golf - I know he’s had some mixed reviews on here but generally I like his advice\n\nGood Good - I know some people love these guys but they’re just a bit too frat-boy for me, although they occasionally create some good content\n\nNot A Scratch Golfer - good content and plays at some amazing locations but my god that swing…\n\nAlex Elliott - too much clickbait for my liking, his tips are never as easy or groundbreaking as he makes out\n\nMia Baker - still a fairly small channel but she makes good content and is really entertaining to watch\n\nGrace Charis - 👀\n\nEdit: thanks for all the responses, some interesting debate here. Currently checking out No Laying Up and really enjoying their content.","date":"2023-07-17","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/mw4c0p/had_an_awesome_encounter_yesterday_at_the_range/","author":"u/hoodiemelo","rating":null,"text":"Yesterday was probably the worst range day I’ve ever had. I couldn’t get anything off the ground and just overall terrible. It was like my first day all over again. I typically shoot over 100, but I know my way around a course and a golf club.\n\nSo I got the courage to ask the guy next to me if he could analyze my swing and see where I’m messing up. He claimed he didn’t know much since he was still pretty new, but there was an older man next to him and he overheard the conversation. He came over introduced himself and for the next hour gave me tips, we watch video on my swing and so on. I asked him if he charges for lessons and he says “nah man, I just love the game. I like teaching.” Just a cool encounter and a reminder to always be kind. Pass the game on and help it grow.","date":"2021-04-22","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1nx80ik/last_week_i_managed_to_play_the_old_course_as_a/","author":"u/LikelySatanist","rating":null,"text":"Hi all - After a full year of planning, wishing and hoping, I fulfilled my dream of playing the old course. I spent countless hours figuring things out so I wanted to post my experience for the benefit of others who are trying to do the same. \n\nFirst off, I checked the busy dates to make sure the course was open for play the week I was there.\n\nThen I went the authorized tour provider route.\nI emailed every single one about playing as a single, and got quick and kind rejections across the board from all but one provider, who offered me a time for $10,000. Needless to say, I wouldn’t waste my time here unless you’re looking for a full vacation package.\n\nSo next up I looked at what my window was (5 days) and figured I had 10 realistic chances - 5 for the 48 hour ballot and 5 for the singles ballot. I know in the old days there was a singles line, and it’s probably an unpopular opinion but I’m glad they did away with that. Sleeping outside all night in the freezing cold to potentially pay $500 to play on 2 hours sleep sounds dreadful (especially for someone with an anxiety disorder triggered by lack of sleep). This does, however, mean that now a lot of people are able to enter the sing","date":"2025-10-03","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/16mfxpt/met_a_friend_on_the_golf_course_today/","author":"u/Question_History","rating":null,"text":"Was walking the front 9 of my local course today and was behind a group of girls who had never golfed before. I decided to skip the first hole and play ahead of them. Behind me was a 60 something man walking as well. He asked if he could join me and I said sure! It was the first time someone has asked me that. The next hole is a 130 yard par 3 over water. I teed up a pitching wedge and landed it about 12 feet from the pin. He teed up a 5 wood and landed it at the back of the green on the fringe. He complimented my swing and said “here comes a birdie for ya!”. I said ya right, watch me 3 putt this. He told me to take my time and find the right line. I lined up my ball and took a smooth swing at the ball. Sunk it for birdie! We high fived and he said you must be a scratch golfer with that swing and putting skill (I’m a 20hcp LOL). I told him I wish. It started raining 2 holes later and we were having so much fun we played through the rest of the 9 in the rain. Only double bogied one hole! If you see this Andy, you’re an absolute weapon and my good luck charm! God I love golf","date":"2023-09-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1qbtcc7/if_you_were_starting_for_the_very_first_time_what/","author":"u/Jerbrucey","rating":null,"text":"Hello all I (M30) never played golf before, at most went to top Golf once in the last 5 years and a driving range when I was younger. never really got the appeal then and just intimidate as my family appeared to be decent and never wanted to mess up the pace of play for them being a novice. \n\nLast year I was on my friend’s Bachelor party and they did a round, I drove the cart drank some Michs and smoked a cigar while watching them play, and not to say they are not good. but the general shanks and ball drops and lost golf balls really put into perspective that it’s not as intimidating as I once thought. I understand course etiquette as well working for a country club and working the US Ryder cup this year bartending so the bug really got me. \n\nNow with some back story added of me. I want to pickup my first set of clubs and get to a range and start practicing, my biggest hurdle is the price of starting. Very expensive it seems. Due to my height of Being 6’5. I’ve been told that I would need to be fitted so that the learning curve isn’t awful if I were to use shorter clubs and eventually get my own set later will effect my play.. as I get started on this journey I’d love to hear some ","date":"2026-01-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14qx2ag/golfers_who_have_played_regularly_for_a_few/","author":"u/Ur_Companys_IT_Guy","rating":null,"text":"Our club has been having more and more issues with slow play over the last year or so.\n\nI see it's pretty common for new golfers now to get all of the range finders, golf gps, gps watch and check a lot of things before taking a shot. No more check where the fairway marker is and hit. I wonder if there's some trend that's come with the rise of the social media golf generation. \n\nThe oversaturation of being able to watch shot by shot coverage, especially when Rick shiels etc talk though every shot before hitting, and swing tips from dubious content creators might be setting different expectations of how long you should spend on each shot. \n\nMake no mistake I think social media, YouTube, better coverage etc is great for growing the game. And pace of play has always been and always will be an issue. But has anyone else noticed it get noticably worse the last 1-3 years?","date":"2023-07-05","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1d4ta0t/it_happened_to_me/","author":"u/ActImpossible5242","rating":null,"text":"I have been playing golf since I was 12-13 and outside of some actual lessons in my early 20’s and a year or so working at an indoor training facility have really just tried to dig a swing out of the dirt. Got married had kids and became very ok with a target score of something in the 80’s each time I had a chance to play with the low 80’s bringing me real satisfaction.\n\nYesterday, after not playing in about a month, I played with a friend and started with a birdie then it was pars and bogies only for the rest of the front 9 allowing me to shoot a 40. I was thrilled. This continued on the back 9 and after putting out on 16 my friend tells me if I par in I will shoot a 79. Happy to know this but it was now in my head. I survived 17 and actually had 12 feet for a birdie but missed it and tapped in for par.\n\nThen I felt it. 18th hole, up hill, short par 4. Always driver, wedge for me. I pushed my tee shot right into some mounds and although I couldn’t see it land to confirm, it must have bounded even further right into some deep grass. Lost ball. Drop 2, hitting 3. Could still make par as I only had 120. Easy 9 to 10 feet but above the hole with a huge right to left break. Scared to d","date":"2024-05-31","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1gvuu84/pga_changes_that_were_just_announced/","author":"u/JohnPR9","rating":null,"text":"Hello All,\n\nChanges were announced by the PGA yesterday that will fundamentally alter the size and competitive nature of the PGA It is scheduled to start in 2026. They are changing:\n\n1.  The number of players with full time membership has been reduced from 125 to 100.\n\n2. The top 100 players in Fedex points will have full time status for the next year.\n\n3. Smaller field sizes for most tournaments starting in 2026\n\n4. The number of full time tour card from the Korn Ferry Tour is being reduced from 30 - 20.\n\n5. Q school graduates to just the top 5. \n\n6. they will removing Monday qualifiers from many of its events.  \n\n7. Players in the 101 - 125 status will still be able to play with conditional status and sponsor exemptions.\n\n8 Creation of signature events and larger purse sizes.\n\nAccording to the PGA the LIV tour's success is part of the reason that the PGA the changes.  The PGA says that these changes will alter the size and competitive structure of the league. \n\nAre you in favor of these changes or against them?\n\nHow do you feel these changes will affect the tournaments that we watch on TV?\n\n\n\n  UPDATE: I started researching this post at golf.com. One of the things that they said ","date":"2024-11-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13ox9bn/learned_today_that_the_prestigious_elite_country/","author":"u/Zeropucks2give","rating":null,"text":"Had to work at a CC that I’ve known around the area as “old money cc.”  It’s so private, Like no one’s ever accepted.  Had a cool “representative” follow me around while I did work in their “members only” areas(basically 99% of the clubhouse).  Talked about golf and then asked him a sly question about how this course was and he was open about everything.  He even asked me to ask all the questions I’d like about the place and he will answer them.  \n\nI naturally unloaded like 20 questions. Who what where why and so on.  Asked when the last member joined that wasn’t related to someone, he said 1986. I was dumb founded.  He said it’s basically gotta be blood to a member to join.  Even someone married into a member has a tough time deciding if they allow them in. \n\nI asked the process for members to have guest come. He said background checks for guest are done before the tee time is set.  Then they will still have a representative with them when they are property for the first time.  \n\nI asked what he does and he said his job to babysit non-members all day long.   6-figure babysitter.","date":"2023-05-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/12in2po/most_overrated_course_youve_played/","author":"u/Tom_Foolery2","rating":null,"text":"My buddies and I went on a golf trip to Scottsdale this past weekend and played a few different courses. I’d have to say the worst by far from the trip and most overrated course I’ve ever played was Papago. Cart paths made of dirt/sand. Boring layout. GPS denied areas. Overall just a bad experience and the price was about double what it should’ve been imo. \n\nWhat’s the most overrated course you’ve played?","date":"2023-04-11","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1767lvf/free_golf_gps_apps_with_apple_watch/","author":"u/hvacguy525","rating":null,"text":"What is your go to gps app with Apple Watch. I want it to have score keeping on the watch as well. If I have to pay I will just wondering if there are any free ones that are good. I’ve tried 18 birdies and the grint.","date":"2023-10-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lljcn5/literally_just_time_on_the_driving_range/","author":"u/ProYunk","rating":null,"text":"I’ve watched 20 hours of videos. Taken practice swings in my basement. Read Reddit posts. Played 20 hours of bucket golf.\n\nFinally got clubs, and extended 2in (I’m 6’4).\n\nFirst day on the range. Consistently hit 200yd. Best was 227. \n\nStruggled with a slice. \n\nI watched myself in slow motion over and over. \n\nDo I just need more time on the range to even know how to drill?\n\n","date":"2025-06-27","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/dhrear/dear_dad/","author":"u/hangingdeuce","rating":null,"text":"Hi Dad,\n\nIt's been a few years now since you passed and I wanted to let you know a few things.\n\nFirst, I think that I finally discovered your famous secret to golf and how you could end every round with a smile, an arm around my shoulder, and a kiss on top of my head.\n\nYou introduced me to golf at 15 when I was a skinny, impatient, and hot-headed young man who had a baseball swing approach to golf.  Together, we would walk the courses since that is how you told me golf should be played, and talk about what was going on in my life.  You would be the first one who would hug me when I would pure a drive 300+ down the fairway.  You would also be the first to help me find my ball when I lost it right the other 99 times out of 100.  I remember all of the rounds that you paid for.  I remember the time that you kicked me off of your favorite public course because I threw a club. (The 2-hour wait in the parking lot, sitting on the ground because you wouldn't give me the keys, was the longest wait of my life)  \"This is golf son.  It's not life and death, even though it may feel like it to you.  You're too young to understand, but as you get older you will know what I am talking about.  Stop ","date":"2019-10-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/128bnle/my_2013_masters_story_im_the_doublefisted_red/","author":"u/colirado","rating":null,"text":"My friend spotted me on the broadcast and snapped this pic on his tv. \nIn 2012 I was playing in the Golf Channel Am Tour and I qualified for the season ending championship event in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. The event consisted of 4 rounds at 4 different courses, one of which was TPC Sawgrass where I posted a 10 at #17 with 3 balls in the drink. So, as you can imagine I wasn’t charging up the leaderboard at this event. On day three I was paired with good guy with red hair like me and we got along well. On the final day he was in the group behind me and sometime late in the back 9 the beer cart girl rolled up and I thought “What the hell, time for a beer. There’s no trophy for me at the end of this, might as well enjoy the last couple holes.” So I buy 2 Miller Lights from the girl and tell her to give the other one to the redhead in the group behind us. After the round I’m sitting at the bar squinting at all the squares and double squares on my scorecard when that guy sits down and joins me. The first words out of his mouth: “Do you want to go to the Masters?”\nMy jaw drops and he tells me he gets tickets to Sunday every year from a client. He also says he works in hospitality and has po","date":"2023-04-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/zcoif1/does_anybody_here_use_an_apple_watch_ultra_as/","author":"u/toshbar","rating":null,"text":"I can’t find a single review on if the new Apple Watch ultra’s dual frequency gps is any more accurate than their previous gps on the golf course so I’m hoping some of you have some reviews\n\n\nI tried using my iPhone + various golf apps but I found the gps yardages were too inaccurate (off by anywhere from 5-15y compared to a laser rangefinder) to reliably use on the course. I’ve never tried an Apple Watch but I assume it’s the same as the iPhone. Now that the Ultra has two gps bands, advertising enhanced precision, I’m just wondering if it’s good enough\n\n\nI understand that the Apple product can only be as accurate as the maps they’re working with, and maybe regardless of the gps accuracy it doesn’t matter because garmin’s/skycaddie’s manually verify their golf maps…\n\n\nAnd yes, I know I can get some Garmin Watch but I like the versatility of the Apple Watch for other functions as well.","date":"2022-12-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1f2fx1w/forget_working_the_ball_just_hit_a_fade/","author":"u/badharp","rating":null,"text":"I am surprised at the content of this article below. Rahm and DJ are quoted. Do pros no longer work the ball?\n\nDuring my 50 years of golf, it seems more pros play a fade. And a bunch of them convert to fade after hitting a draw as their normal shape.\n\nI think of Trevino, the ultimate fader. Did he ever draw it? I thought it was said he could hit whatever. But I also recall he struggled to be able to draw when needed, such as 13 and 15 at Augusta. Did he ever hit draw there? Do a lot of fader modern pros just not draw on those holes? I also recall that a lot of them used to hit 3wd off the tee there because they said it's easier to draw.\n\nEDIT: A fade on Augusta's 13 or 15 would not roll as far as a draw, which I recall, a draw could gain quite a bit of distance rolling down that fairway even though a 3wd carried less. Hence, the reason a pro would rather draw it on those holes.\n\nSo... just develop a good fade and stick with it? Sure seems like most pros either have it or develop a fade for their bread-and-butter shot. What do you think? Here is the article. A short video is on the page, too, worth watching.\n\nEDIT: I suppose this post is pertinent to what the pros do and pertinent t","date":"2024-08-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13i9c9t/teeing_off_at_3_today_forgot_my_watch_any_free/","author":"u/Willing_Vanilla_6260","rating":null,"text":"it was in my hand this morning, put it down to tie my shoes and left it by the door  :(","date":"2023-05-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/rdalif/im_playing_my_first_full_round_of_golf_tomorrow/","author":"u/FatMerkin21","rating":null,"text":"I'm 37, work in corporate law, and my mentor asked last week if I would join him and a couple of clients for a round of golf.  He told me outright that he absolutely sucks and it's just an excuse to smoke some cigars and talk business.\n\nI have never played golf in my life, but I've seen it on TV (my father in law plays and watches).  I'm decently coordinated and played baseball in high school, so I'm confident that I can scoot around this golf course without total embarrassment.  We'll be playing a shorter course (5800 yards from the white tees).\n\nDoes anyone have any tips for a total newbie?","date":"2021-12-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1g6i3tc/unwanted_old_guy_giving_tips_changed_my_game/","author":"u/VegMeso","rating":null,"text":"I get back into the clubhouse, old buddy tells me he watched me on the last 2 holes (FFS, here we go), said my shoulder drops on the backswing, ok, cool, probably does. I'd just finished 27 and just wanted to go home... We ended up doing some drills in the clubhouse that were against my will. The long and short of it was act like I'm throwing the club vs my previous pendulum swing.\n\nFirst round back today... I thought OK, let's give this the grand total of 1 shot to see if I feel anything...\n\nTee off, grab my 7.. 30 yards over the back of the green.\n\nThis continues for the first 3 holes... (par 3 course).\n\nI thought it was a fluke but as soon as I imagined throwing the club I'm hitting WAY further. 7i was 155 before so it wasn't as if I was radically under-hitting either.\n\nI play this course often so I already know what club does the job on each shot. I ended up having to drop down 2 clubs to what I usually hit. I couldn't believe it. Played 27 holes this evening and it 'lasted' the whole round.\n\nI'm relatively new, about six months into the game, but I get to play a lot, so I'm not too bad. Broke 90 twice and peak performance right now is around bogey golf (which I'm happy with).\n","date":"2024-10-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1326pw5/sub_100_gps_golf_watch/","author":"u/johnlondon125","rating":null,"text":"I don't golf very often, but when I do I often lose track of my score easily. I'm trying to get better and I also like to track my shots.\n\nWill a watch paired with Birdie18 or the grind achieve this?\n\nIs there a sub $100 watch that works for this purpose at anyone is aware of? (I have an Android phone)\n\nThank you!","date":"2023-04-28","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ctump2/official_tournament_discussion_thread_2024_pga/","author":"u/GreenWaveGolfer12","rating":null,"text":"Event: PGA Championship Round 2\n\nLocation: Louisville, KY\n\nCourse: Valhalla Golf Course\n\nPurse: $20,000,000\n\nDates: 5/16 - 5/19/2024\n\n[Tournament Website](https://www.pgachampionship.com/)\n\n[Field](https://www.pgachampionship.com/players)\n\n[Tee Times](https://www.pgachampionship.com/starting-times)\n\n[Course Overview](https://onsitemap.pgachampionship.com/?_gl=1*eu8vm0*_gcl_au*NjM5NTg5NDEwLjE3MTU4MjIxNzU.)\n\n[Leaderboard](https://www.pgachampionship.com/leaderboard)\n\n[Fedex Cup Standings](https://www.pgatour.com/fedexcup/official-standings.html)\n\n[TV Schedule Link (US)](https://www.pgachampionship.com/how-to-watch)\n\nAnd 2 notes to head off the inevitable thousand repeat questions:\n\nQ: Why are LIV players in this event? I thought they weren't able to play on the PGA Tour?\n\nA: The PGA Championship is not run by the PGA Tour, it's run by the PGA of America, which is a different entity. \n\nQ: Why are players using rangefinders, I thought they were illegal?\n\nA: A common misconception, the rules allow for distance measuring devices (without slope adjustments) but the PGA Tour and the other 3 majors have local rules prohibiting them. The PGA Championship allows them and has for a few years n","date":"2024-05-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1700ps6/you_should_feel_zero_obligation_to_play_from_the/","author":"u/thisLisforyou","rating":null,"text":"This is kind of a rant post that has stemmed from watching the same scenario too many times.\n\nI’m a scratch golfer. I know everyone here is a Plus who hits it 300 yards, but I’m a 0.1 who hits it 275 and has a decent wedge game. And I’ve golfed for 25 years.\n\nIn the past year alone, I have played at least 5 or 6 rounds with guys who are probably between 12-18 handicaps, who decided that they would play back a tee set or two in order to play the same tees as me. Like, we meet on the first tee, they tell me the tees they’re going to play, and after they ask me the tees I’m going to play, they change their mind. Each time I have watched them be miserable, struggling with things like forced carries and other new hazards they wouldn’t deal with from further up. They shoot 10 shots worse than they likely normally do, lose more balls, and generally just have a frustrating time. And they did all of that just to save face with a guy they’ve never met and will never see again.\n\nIf you are that guy, (which again, I’m sure none of you are ha-ha), please don’t do that. I don’t really care what score you shoot from any tee set, but I don’t want to see you make yourself uncomfortable or outside o","date":"2023-10-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/16lgnfc/bucket_list_paynes_valley/","author":"u/3Mulroy6","rating":null,"text":"Played Payne’s Valley yesterday with my brother in law from the Tiger tees.  Had an absolute blast and definitely a top tier golfing experience all around from the folks at Big Cedar Lodge - - they certainly know how to do it right.  Also had Kid Rock playing in the group in front of us, which was a funny surprise.  We were on the putting green and practice facilities for half an hour with him before our tee times.  Feel like I need to re-watch Joe Dirt now 😊","date":"2023-09-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/156hryf/nbcs_coverage/","author":"u/Ok-Astronaut-3949","rating":null,"text":"Not trying to be that guy, but NBC is killing me, the coverage from 5-7 am (est) on USA and was packed 100% with golf shots of Fowler, Smith, Kopkea, Scheffler, Rahm, with normal amount of commercials.\n\nAt 7am it switched to NBC and in the first half hour I have seen like six shots, the driving range, Fleetwood arriving in his PJs, ads for Ryder cup, and talking heads.\n\nI get that NBC national has a wider audience then USA but it’s still three hours before the leaders tee off the people tuning in want to watch golf not three hours of set up.\n\nAnd please don’t tell me to go to peacock as it’s even worse as I’ve tried","date":"2023-07-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/12cnddu/my_thoughts_after_my_first_visit_to_augusta/","author":"u/AdhesivenessLivid959","rating":null,"text":"Went on Monday. Bought tickets from a guy who got 4 in the lottery and only needed 2. Didn't know the guy - a buddy found him online in another state. Paid $600 each for the 2 tickets. \n\n​\n\nStayed in a hotel about 5 minutes from course Sunday night and was standing at the north gate by 545 Monday morning. \n\n​\n\nThey opened the north gate around 630 or so (estimate bc I don't own a watch and couldn't have a phone) and we walked in to just before the tunnel where we waited again. \n\n​\n\nThis was my first time at Augusta but I've been to Disney World a bunch of times. My first impression upon entering the north gate was that it was the only place I've ever seen that was as manicured and perfect as Disney World. Even the tunnel area where we were waiting to get in was perfect. \n\n​\n\nWaited there until probably 7 and they then let us through. Went through metal detectors, scanned the badge and we were in. Went directly to merch shop where we walked right in. The shop is beautiful and full of awesome stuff. TONS of employees at every step to help. All smiling and eager to help. \n\n​\n\nGot a big gnome and a small gnome. Limit was 1 big and ","date":"2023-04-05","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/rdli4t/fn_parenthood_and_golf_man/","author":"u/JLSfliesFAST","rating":null,"text":"For all y’all non-parents, wanna know what being a golfer AND a parent is like?\n\nNot even an hour ago this shit goes down…\n\nMy wife is pregnant so in 5 days we’re having my son by a scheduled c-section. We go on lockdown tomorrow and all I wanted was a round of golf beforehand. \n\nShe takes our daughter to some playground or something and I hit the course, hoping to at least get in 9 holes. It’s a little before 3pm so time is tight.\n\nOf course I start playing the best round I’ve had in years. I go to what was supposed to be my last hole, the 9th, and I’m 1 over. Best I’ve ever shot at my home course and then I proceed to DOUBLE 9. \n\nWell fuck that. I can’t let my last round end on a double bogey.\n\nI look at my watch, it’s 405 and it gets dark in a little over an hour. I can do this. I tee off on 10 in an effort to finish what could be a modern-career best round (I played competively in high school 25 years ago).\n\nFucking double 10, par 11, bogey 12, birdie 13, BIRDIE 14, make a 25 footer to SAVE PAR ON 15, get to the tee box of 16 and it’s only 455pm…I CAN DO THIS…..I HAVE THE TIME…JUST GOTTA FINISH THESE 3 HOLES 1 OVER OR BETTER AND IVE DONE IT\n\nAnd then my phone rings.\n\nIt’s my wi","date":"2021-12-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/prhh4e/shout_out_the_guy_next_to_me_at_the_range_today/","author":"u/stsava","rating":null,"text":"Went to the range this afternoon for a little practice. There was a fellow beside me absolutely crushing balls. Fades, draws, high, low, just puring them. I found myself stopping to watch, as he was putting on a clinic clearly, and I let out a “that’s the one” under my breath and buddy heard lol… “finally” he goes, as if he was hitting bad shots or something. \n\nHe pivots after firing one more, and now he’s watching me. I catch him looking right at my last look at the target, back swing and let it rip. Guy goes, “way to get in the slot there, nice pass”… that shit lifted my spirits. I’m only a baby at this game, so when I hear things like that it makes me feel I’m on the right path. Thanks random guy at the range!","date":"2021-09-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ofbxy0/i_just_broke_80_after_only_breaking_100_for_the/","author":"u/BidetBlaster","rating":null,"text":"I am unsure how to process this round, I am kind of speechless. As a middle aged man with kids, I basically took it upon myself 3 years ago to get better at golf so that I had an outlet to spend more time with my friends who are avid golfers. \n\nThe majority of the first two years with our group were spent looking for my ball or walking up to my topped drives and having them wait for me to take 2 or 3 shots before they took their approach shot. They couldn't have been better playing partners in that regard, always encouraging me along the way.\n\nBetween rounds, I would constantly be watching Youtube videos, reading this thread, hitting the driving range near my home on the way home from work, and I even took lessons with a local pro. Nothing seemed to be helping, I was pretty much Charles Barkley out there with my swing. \n\nI came to a conclusion that I either needed to pour gasoline on the development fire, or I had to quit all together. I went to the range one day with my tripod to record my sessions as usual. I had an awful bucket, this was the end I thought. I was so angry that I went into the clubhouse to drown my sorrows away while watching my failed recorded session. With a bit","date":"2025-10-24","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1kwme7k/this_video_changed_my_life/","author":"u/panderson1988","rating":null,"text":"I have enjoyed Golf Sidekick's videos off and on for a few years. The element I appreciate most from him is his simple way at viewing golf, and how it should be more about fun with small goals for yourself. Which I think is the right way over those who think they can go from shooting over a 100 to scratch quickly. For many they may never get that good, but there are ways to get better and slowly improve over time.","date":"2025-05-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1kwme7k/this_video_changed_my_life/","author":"u/Exotic-Sale-3003","rating":null,"text":"Quality video.  Just went and hit a few and added like 10 mph to my prior highest ball speed. ","date":"2025-05-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1kwme7k/this_video_changed_my_life/","author":"u/fairportrunner","rating":null,"text":">I don’t watch YouTube golf instruction\n\nSeems like you do.","date":"2025-05-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1kwme7k/this_video_changed_my_life/","author":"u/Unsteady_Tempo","rating":null,"text":"This way of thinking about the hip movement has been a thing now for a few years.   Not spinning or rotating but rather moving backwards.   The thing you want to avoid is having your right hip move closer to the ball than it was at address.   So, right hip goes back on backswing, and then the left hip goes back on the downswing without the right hip moving closer to the ball than it was at address.  If you're not used to it, it'll feel like your hips are walking away from the ball.   Here's a fantastic video explaining it that is similar to what Golf Sidekick is describing:\n\n[https://youtu.be/PvljLtLumT8?si=hIr53bkO-\\_DaBxXY&t=53](https://youtu.be/PvljLtLumT8?si=hIr53bkO-_DaBxXY&t=53)\n\nThe long drive guy in Golf Sidekick's video talked a bit about using the ground for power/leverage.  This has been another hot topic.\n\nThen there's the idea of not fighting the arm release, but rather making sure it happens at the right time.    For many years, the instruction was to lead with the lower body and delay the upper body.  There's truth to it, but it's a poor way to think about it because it's still not clear exactly what it should feel like when the upper and lower body work toge","date":"2025-05-27","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l0zh0i/professions_womens_golf_is_the_most_pure_version/","author":"u/butter_cookie_gurl","rating":null,"text":"The women are way outdriving everyday golfers, lololol.","date":"2025-06-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l0zh0i/professions_womens_golf_is_the_most_pure_version/","author":"u/ProChoiceAtheist15","rating":null,"text":"I LOOOOVE watching the women live. Part of it is bc the mashed-potato-boys don’t go to them, but also because watching them play is always so inspiring for me. Everything they do is so tempo and control focused. They still hit it decently far, and some players are bombers, but you just don’t see the flat out overpowering monster swings that the men do (and that we mere mortals shouldn’t even be looking at, if you’re serious about playing better)","date":"2025-06-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l0zh0i/professions_womens_golf_is_the_most_pure_version/","author":"u/elhoffgrande","rating":null,"text":"I learned more about course management and shot control watching the LPGA than I ever have watching the regular PGA, because watching the guys play is like watching aliens play. It doesn't even look like the same game that I'm out participating in. Anyway, I wish there was easier avenues to watch the LPGA weekly.","date":"2025-06-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l0zh0i/professions_womens_golf_is_the_most_pure_version/","author":"u/GoBluins","rating":null,"text":"Isn’t just the pro ladies. I worked as a walking scorer at the NCAA golf championships the last 2 years. Last year I was doing the 4th round of stroke play for the ladies and had to walk with a group of 3 players and track their scores. There’s 14 non-par 3 holes which means 14 chances to hit or miss a fairway. Times three players that’s 42 tee shots at the fairway. My group hit the fairway 39 times. It was an impressive display of tee shot accuracy. \n\nWalked with three men’s players several days later. They were longer for sure, but all over the damn place.","date":"2025-06-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l0zh0i/professions_womens_golf_is_the_most_pure_version/","author":"u/ashishvp","rating":null,"text":"I once was randomly paired with a girl on the Cal Poly golf team. She was 19, 5’3 and drove about the same as me. She told me there was a US Open qualifier there she was training for. \n\nShe played the same tees and even played the tips behind me on the par 5’s. Drives were neck and neck, but from 200 in, she was AT THE PIN. Every shot. And even her misses still usually resulted in a par at worst. \n\nShe shot +2 and wasn’t happy about it lol. Insane to behold.\n\nI looked her up later and unfortunately she shot even worse at the qualifier💀. \n\nSorry, girl. But hope she figures it out!","date":"2025-06-01","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l0zh0i/professions_womens_golf_is_the_most_pure_version/","author":"u/happy_haircut","rating":null,"text":"swings are a lot more pure because instead of muscling through it they have to have perfect fundamentals for tempo, timing, sequencing, etc","date":"2025-06-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l0zh0i/professions_womens_golf_is_the_most_pure_version/","author":"u/TobiasFunkeBlueMan","rating":null,"text":"A good male golfer may be able to match the female pros for distance, but they are a million mile away when it comes to skill. There some stat like within 100 yards the lady pros are more accurate than the guys, by quite a bit too.","date":"2025-06-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1oopfhf/yolo_golf_the_philosophy_that_made_golf_fun_again/","author":"u/Holysmokesx","rating":null,"text":"Fun read. Try to lose the weight man, shit will change your life (and golf).","date":"2025-11-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1le151t/driver_help/","author":"u/Expensive_Ad_3091","rating":null,"text":"This is my ball data with my 52 degree wedge but I struggle to carry my driver 250 yards. Am I leaving a lot on the table or is a 250 carry normal based on these numbers?","date":"2025-06-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1q3npl7/sunday_golf_deals_01042026/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":"[Sign-up](https://golfdeals.online/get-daily-golf-deals-directly-to-your-inbox/) to get these deals via email below. Leave a comment if there is anything you would like me to keep an eye out for.\n\n## Top Deals\n~~$943~~ **$771 - [Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Iron Set](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-january-4-golf-gears/)**  \nAI designed hollow body irons.\n\n~~$1000~~ **$820 - [Cobra 2021 Fly XL Complete Set Stand Bag](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-january-4-golf-gears/)**  \nFull beginner friendly Cobra package.\n\n~~$45~~ **$30 - [Wilson Profile Distance Golf Ball 36 Pack](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-january-4-golf-gears/)**  \nValue distance balls 36 pack.\n\n~~$120~~ **$57 - [WOSPORTS Range Finder With Slope Switch 1200 Yards](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-january-4-golf-gears/)**  \nBudget slope rangefinder to 1200 yards.\n\n~~$440~~ **$250 - [Sun Mountain 2023 Weathermax Golf Cart Bag](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-january-4-golf-gears/)**  \nWeather resistant cart bag with storage.\n\n## Clubs\n~~$550~~ **$414 - [Srixon Men ZXi Driver 460cc 25](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-january-4-golf-gears/)**  \nForgiving 460cc Srixon driver.\n\n~~$300~~ **$250 - [","date":"2026-01-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1ow0i6b/thursday_golf_deals_11132025/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":"[Sign up here](https://golfdeals.online/get-daily-golf-deals-directly-to-your-inbox/) to get these via email. Comment what you want me to track next.\n\n🏌️ **Thursday’s Top Deals!** ⛳\n\n~~$440~~ **[$350 TaylorMade Stealth 2 Driver](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-13-golf-gears/)**  \nCarbon face, high forgiveness.\n\n~~$150~~ **[$78 IZZO Swami Ace Handheld GPS Rangefinder](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-13-golf-gears/)**  \nAccurate, bright display.\n\n~~$21~~ **[$6 Hanes X-Temp Polo Shirt](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-13-golf-gears/)**  \nLightweight, moisture-wicking.\n\n~~$60~~ **[$24 Eddie Bauer Rainier Shorts](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-13-golf-gears/)**  \nDurable, stretch comfort.\n\n~~$235~~ **[$148 CaddyTek 4 Wheel Push Cart](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-13-golf-gears/)**  \nEasy-fold, stable frame.\n\n---\n\n### Clubs\n\n~~$350~~ **[$205 Cobra Air-X 2 Offset Driver](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-13-golf-gears/)**  \nLightweight, smooth launch.\n\n~~$800~~ **[$550 Cobra DarkSpeed Combo Set](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-13-golf-gears/)**  \nHybrid + irons, fast swing.\n\n~~$320~~ **[$297","date":"2025-11-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qdue3v/how_much_does_endorsements_affect_what_golf_gear/","author":"u/rng72","rating":null,"text":"Hello,\n\nThere was a post about Bob Does Sports switching to Takomo and I made a cynical comment that I delete but it got me thinking, how much does endorsements really affect what you buy?  In my previous comments I mentioned I'm a casual golfer and can't afford the newest and greatest so I don't really care who uses what.  I do enjoy watch golf equipment reviews by Rick Shiels, James Robinson, Let's Plat Thru and Mr Short Game because they aren't endorsed by anyone and they seem to give a honest review.  I also think they help educate me on what the new trends are  and what the new buzz words mean.  I'm more inclined to buy something based off of one of their reviews vs what equipment a pro or influencer uses.  Curious what you guys think and thanks!","date":"2026-01-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1mrrc6q/thoughts_on_nike_irons/","author":"u/elikas12","rating":null,"text":"Hey everyone! 👋\n\nI’ve been gaming a set of Cleveland cavity backs since I first picked up golf, but I’m ready to upgrade and make the jump into blades. I’ll admit, I’m not sure where to start when it comes to choosing the right set.\n\nRecently, a couple of Nike iron sets really caught my eye, and I’m seriously considering picking one up. Before I pull the trigger, though, I’d love to get some input from the community:\n\t•\tWhat’s the good, bad, and ugly when it comes to Nike irons?\n\t•\tAny personal experiences, tips, or things I should watch out for?\n\nI’m excited to hear your thoughts and advice! Thanks in advance 🙌","date":"2025-08-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1otul84/golf_watch/","author":"u/Elegant-Accident69","rating":null,"text":"Super curious to hear feedback on what people use as a watch. with christmas coming around i might want to spoil myself and get a watch but i don’t want it to be only for golf. I was thinking apple watch paired with 18 birdies. I’m looking for like mostly distances to carry and green targeting mostly so i don’t have to keep going to my phone. I don’t mind spending a little cash, i mostly don’t know much about apple watches so i’m looking for more info. \n\nthanks \n\nEDIT: Any golf watches that aren’t super bulky and tech looking? like a tag huer or like come with a link style strap ","date":"2025-11-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1p54xbr/pros_should_know_not_to_make_blanket_statements/","author":"u/AdministrationNo8373","rating":null,"text":"I bought new grips the other day. \n\nA little about me. Been playing since High school so about 25 years now. I work my way down to around a ~4 or 5 by the end of every year. I’m on my way back up right now playing 5.7. I am a decent ball striker, play a set of Wilson staff MBs for the last few years. I have gigantic gorilla hands, wear a XXL glove and am very “wristy.”\n\nI got caught up watching you tube and Bryson and John Daly were supposedly speaking directly to me when the said ALL amateurs should be playing bigger grips. \n\nI bought a set of midsize MCC grips coming from standard sized tour velvet cords. I absolutely hate them. Can’t release the club head at all. I feel like I’m new at golf again. Now I have to drop another $125 on grips 2 weeks in a row. \n\nHow can I send the bill to Bryson for that horrible advice? The only true blanket statement about golf gear is that there is no true blanket statement. ","date":"2025-11-24","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qk0rre/i_drank_the_koolaid_clicgear_35/","author":"u/Good_Necessary_6937","rating":null,"text":"Started to walk and carry more last season on mainly 9-hole par-3’s or twilight rounds on a full length course (with a half set of clubs). Picked up a Clicgear 3.5+ model from a coworker who wanted to get rid of some stuff and luckily still functional - just had to adjust brake tension and wheel alignment. \n\nI cleaned it up and noticed a that the tube guard on the bottom was falling apart and it eventually ripped off and noticed a small hole on the sheath (picture #2 & #3). Wanted to know if this was a common wear/tear piece that I can just zip tie the brake sheath to the tubing? Also towards the top left side of the handle, the retaining tab holding the brake sheath broke off (pic #4) and have it tethered with the velcro for the umbrella. Am I overthinking zip tie fixes for both?\n\nI noticed that two teeth in the brake gear had sheared off (pic #5) and also small piece the brake hammer as well. Will look to replace both parts. \n\nLastly the accessory mount on the bottom had cracked and wondering what was it used for (pic #6). Then installing an accessory mount onto the right side of the handle (pic #7) would I need to disassemble the top end to get the mount installed? I still h","date":"2026-01-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1kgvz0b/talk_me_into_a_golf_watch/","author":"u/microbrewologist","rating":null,"text":"Thinking about investing in a golf watch so I can get some better in round data than I'm getting from the standard free phone apps. So, I wanna hear from the golf watch acolytes. How did all that data change your game? Also curious how smoothly the shot tracking works on the more expensive Garmins?\n\nEdit: Thanks for all the input! I just ordered a refurbished Galaxy Active 2 from back market (had never heard of the site before today but it looks legit). Never been a watch guy and I'm still apprehensive that shot tracking with any of the free apps will be easy enough to do that I will actually keep up with it so I think this will be a good way to take a trial run at being a \"golf watch guy.\" I will probably end up just carrying the watch face in my pocket tho.","date":"2025-05-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1q6mj5x/read_this_before_buying_clubs_on_whatnot/","author":"u/CompetitiveArt7093","rating":null,"text":"This post is inspired by the guy yesterday who posted the picture of the bag he bought from a friend who bought items on Whatnot. This is a guide from my observations of the platform to anyone who plans to buy on there:\n\n1. Sudden death auctions are designed for you to make impulsive decisions. These auctions are designed to create fomo, and don't give you enough time to check market value of items/ consider how much you really need it. \n\n\n\n1. Cancellations are highly frowned upon. A few times, I’ve seen buyers try to cancel or return purchases after realizing they overpaid. Understandably for sellers, they do not allow cancellations due to the auction format. \n\n\n\n1. Beware of Whatnot only brands. This is mostly referencing one of the brands in that other post: Brands that only exist on Whatnot lack external market validation, including product quality and value. \n\n\n\n1. Watch out for sellers quoting MSRP. MSRP is not market value, especially with golf clubs. Sellers frequently reference it to make prices seem like deals, even when the final auction price exceeds what the item sells for on the open market.\n\n\n\n1. Large shows mean higher prices. In rooms with 200+ viewers, competition","date":"2026-01-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qqow9h/shot_scope_v5/","author":"u/Ricky_Flame-","rating":null,"text":"I’ve only been using the Shot Scope GPS watch (v5) for a couple rounds and I noticed it seems to struggle with shots around the green. I’ve been using the putting on the auto setting. I will try using it on the manual, as people have suggested here—-but I just wondered if anyone else has any advice in using this watch around the green…. For example, if you use the same club twice in a row for chipping.\n\n\\-Ricky","date":"2026-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qw31c9/2026_witbguess_the_handicap/","author":"u/No_Storage2733","rating":null,"text":"Still waiting on the Quantum TD w/ Ventus Black Velocore+ 7X to come in and playing with the idea of swapping in an Apex UW 19° in place of the 3 iron (but I’m a masochist and love hitting long irons), but I think I’m locked in with this setup for 2026. \n\nSpecs are as follows:\n\nDriver: Ping G425 LST 9° w/ Ventus TR Blue 6X\n\n3 Wood: Titleist TSR2 15° w/ Tensei White 75 X \n\n3 iron: Mizuno MP-20 HMB w/ Tour AD-DI 95X\n\n4 iron: Mizuno Pro 223 w/ KBS TGI 100X\n\n5-P: Mizuno Pro 221 w/ KBS TGI 100X\n\n50-54-60: TaylorMade MG3 w/ DG Tour Issue Onyx X100\n\nPutter: Tour Issue TaylorMade Spider GT Splitback w/ KBS Tour GPS 120 & SuperStroke Flatso 3.0 w/ 50g Counterweight\n\nBall: Titleist ProV1\n\nAll grips are Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align Standard (D-P +2 wraps, scoring wedges +3 wraps)","date":"2026-02-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qz6ij3/sunday_golf_deals_02072026/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":"Your Sunday Golf deals is here!  [Sign-up](https://golfdeals.online/get-daily-golf-deals-directly-to-your-inbox/) to get these deals via email below. Leave a comment if there is anything you would like me to keep an eye out for.\n\n## Top Deals\n\n~~$550~~ **$400 - [Srixon Men ZXi LS Driver 460cc - 25](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-february-8-golf-gears/)**  \nLow spin driver deal for strong swings.\n\n~~$100~~ **$80 - [Titleist Pro V1 RCT Balls 12-Pack](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-february-8-golf-gears/)**  \nPremium RCT ball deal for better tracking.\n\n~~$200~~ **$52 - [Adidas Mens Mc87 Boa Spikeless Shoes](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-february-8-golf-gears/)**  \nBig shoe deal with BOA fit.\n\n~~$400~~ **$250 - [TaylorMade Tour Stand Golf Bag](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-february-8-golf-gears/)**  \nStand bag deal for a clean carry setup.\n\n~~$1000~~ **$760 - [DC HOUSE Metal Case 48V 100Ah Pro Lithium Golf Cart Battery](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-february-8-golf-gears/)**  \nBattery deal for cart upgrades.\n\n## Clubs\n\n~~$650~~ **$500 - [TaylorMade Qi35 Designer Driver](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-february-8-golf-gears/)**  \nFresh TaylorMade dr","date":"2026-02-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1kx3zkz/what_to_and_not_to_buy_at_an_elite_pro_shop/","author":"u/Shoddy-Alternative17","rating":null,"text":"This topic seems to be water off a ducks back to many and a point of passion for some: I'd love to hear what you think.\n\nI've gotten very lucky to visit some prestigious clubs in my life and am confident I'll get to visit a few more. I enjoy grabbing a hat or a pin flag if the place is truly special. To those who belong (at these clubs) I've noticed that they only wear and show items from the club(s) that they hold membership to, these types are individuals that I know have played most of the Golf Digest 100, perhaps several times.\n\nI've had far too many interactions wearing a Winged Foot, Fishers, or Indian Creek hat or pullover that lead quickly to the obvious question and answer, *no I do not belong to that club,* I played it *once*.\n\nSo what's your answer? What is something that a person that does not belong anywhere pick up in the shop? Where's the line? A few ball markers and a hat? A shirt? Or are you the type that goes all in on logo'd bag and a new wardrobe?\n\nYes, this is over thinking, but I love the game and respect these places. I want to tread this line while being able to collect keepsakes of these very special days at these elusive clubs. Clubs where many of which ma","date":"2025-05-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1k4uhax/what_to_buy_for_225/","author":"u/Guacarolli","rating":null,"text":"I won a gift card through work for $225. I plan on applying it towards something for golf, but I’m pretty well set up with most gear. Below I have a list of things that I would spend it on again. These are pretty much unnecessary and mostly redundant for me, but I just feel like blowing 225 bucks on something new I for this season. I’m also open to suggestions for something I may not have thought of.\n\n- sunglasses (I don’t usually play with them because I have a hard time tracking the ball at a distance)\n- golf bag (mine is perfectly fine, but what the hell)\n- speaker with built in GPS (something like a Bushnell wingman)\n- 5 wood (I don’t use my old one, don’t know that I’ll use a new one)","date":"2025-04-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1q12e4k/new_year_golf_deals_01012026/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":"🏌‍♂️Happy New Year to everyone⛳️🌟\n\n[Sign-up](https://golfdeals.online/get-daily-golf-deals-directly-to-your-inbox/) to get these deals via email below. Leave a comment if there is anything you would like me to keep an eye out for.\n\n## Top Deals\n~~$1500~~ **$1000 - [TaylorMade 2021 P790 Iron Set](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-january-1-golf-gears/)**  \nPlayers distance irons with forged feel.\n\n~~$110~~ **$66 - [Hoorola Range Finder Golf 1200 Yards](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-january-1-golf-gears/)**  \nEasy to use rangefinder for all golfers.\n\n~~$40~~ **$26 - [Legato LTX3085 Golf Balls](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-january-1-golf-gears/)**  \nAffordable dozen with soft feel.\n\n~~$213~~ **$130 - [Caddytek Explorer V8 4 Wheel Push Cart](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-january-1-golf-gears/)**  \nFour wheel cart for extra stability.\n\n~~$24~~ **$17 - [Nike 3 Pack Golf Web Belt](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-january-1-golf-gears/)**  \nThree belts to match different outfits.\n\n## Clubs\n~~$620~~ **$500 - [Callaway Elyte X Driver](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-january-1-golf-gears/)**  \nForgiving driver built for distance.\n\n~~$700~~ **$520 - [Cobra D","date":"2026-01-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1p30lxm/old_town_golf_shop/","author":"u/bogey1185","rating":null,"text":"I’ve had my eye on buying a KBS GPS putter shaft for a while.  They are typically around $160.  Right now Old Town Golf Shop has them listed on Amazon for $80.  On one hand, the company has a legit looking website.  But worried the price is too good to be true.  Anyone have any experience with them and their products? Alternatively, if I do buy, anyone have any tips to tell if the shaft is legit? \n\nEdit: thanks all for the votes of confidence. Updating to say I went ahead and ordered the putter shaft.  Will update after I get it!","date":"2025-11-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1ppkyqj/free_roundplanner_scorekeeping_app_looking_for/","author":"u/nessukka","rating":null,"text":"Heya!\n\nI've been working on a small side project called **Golf-Gps**, and I figured I would share it here in the hope of getting some all important **feedback**. It's currently winter where I live and as golfing in snow for some reason has not picked up in popularity yet, so lets see if anyone in here is interested.\n\nHere is a small list of what's included (not limited to, of course):\n\n* Shows useful information about the course ( services, tees, par, rating, slope, directions to the course ) when starting a round.\n* Gives distances to points on the course from your GPS position.\n* Points on the course are user-specific and can be modified and saved.\n* Shows club recommendations based on the distance and your settings.\n* Supports up to 4 players per round, both local and online, with scores kept in sync.\n* Settings and plans are synced across different devices you might own, so you can do your shot planning at home before heading out.\n* Round history.\n* In app feedback.\n* Just golf - no tracking / ads / social media / AI.\n\nDid I mention it's **free**? Golf is expensive as it is and most apps paywall basic functionality, there's no paywall here. Its available for iOS & Android a","date":"2025-12-18","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nbmhcw/monday_golf_deals_09082025/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":"[Sign-up here](https://golfdeals.online/get-daily-golf-deals-directly-to-your-inbox/) to get these via email. Leave a comment if there’s anything you’d like me to track.\n\n🏌️ **Monday's Top Deals!** ⛳\n\n~~$80~~ [**$26 adidas Ultimate365 Elevated Twistknit Polo**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-september-8-golf-gears/)  \nSoft knit feel with stretch and moisture-wicking.\n\n  \n~~$85~~ [**$36 Under Armour Enduro Elite Flat Front Pants**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-september-8-golf-gears/)  \nDurable, golf-ready pant with plenty of flex.\n\n  \n~~$21~~ [**$11 Titleist Pro V1 (12-pk) – Apply Coupon**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-september-8-golf-gears/)  \nTour performance in a value drop.\n\n  \n~~$70~~ [**$38 PUMA Dealer Short (10\")**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-september-8-golf-gears/)  \nLightweight, breathable, and course-ready.\n\n  \n~~$160~~ [**$90 Cobra SNAKEBITE X Wedge**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-september-8-golf-gears/)  \nForgiving sole with sharp, high-spin grooves.\n\n---\n\n**CLUBS**\n\n~~$210~~ [**$170 Cleveland Halo XL Hy-Wood**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-september-8-golf-gears/)  \nFairway wood distance with hybrid forgiveness.\n\n  \n~","date":"2025-09-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1okyytr/whats_the_best_apple_watch_app/","author":"u/MartiniCommander","rating":null,"text":"I’m looking at rangefinders and torn between the Nikon Coolshot II Pro, Leupold GX-6C, or Mileseey Gene Pro G1.  \n\nI also had my eye on the Bushnell Wingman HD. I have about $900 in Amazon credit built up so felt I could give myself some Christmas gifts early. Maybe I’ll wait for Black Friday in these, not sure if they go on sale much. \n\nBut I also have an Apple Watch Ultra 2.  I tend to not wear any watches when I play but thought maybe I should.  I downloaded and used the Bushnell app on my iPhone 17pro and several times found it to be highly inaccurate where it’s say I’m 80ish yards out but was 35-40.  I don’t know if it’s the app or my phone.  I like mounting my phone and using it but if it’s not accurate then I need to find something else. Maybe it’s an iPhone GPS thing and I should get a secondary GPS receiver to use on the cart? \n\nAnyway I’m just trying to decide which route to go. With the watch if it will do good GPS with a map of a course the. Maybe I don’t need to worry about the WingmanHD or iPhone or the Gene Pro G1.  \n\nNot like I really need 4 maps up lol.  Also saw that golf tablet but haven’t looked into it much.  I figure if I gat a good watch or making software fi","date":"2025-10-31","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1o84kzc/thursday_golf_deals_10162025/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":"💬 **Tell us what you’re planning to buy this week, and we’ll hunt down the BEST deals for you in tomorrow’s post!**\n\n[Sign up here](https://golfdeals.online/get-daily-golf-deals-directly-to-your-inbox/) to get these via email. Comment what you want me to track next.\n\n🏌️ **Thursday’s Top Deals!** ⛳\n\n~~$720~~ **[$560 Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond Driver](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-october-16-golf-gears/)**  \nLow spin, pro-level feel.\n\n~~$1500~~ **[$999 TaylorMade P790 Iron Set](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-october-16-golf-gears/)**  \nForged precision, soft feel.\n\n~~$25~~ **[$18 Bridgestone e6 Golf Balls](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-october-16-golf-gears/)**  \nStraight flight, soft core.\n\n~~$120~~ **[$44 adidas S2G Spikeless Boa 24 Shoes](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-october-16-golf-gears/)**  \nBoa fit, all-day comfort.\n\n---\n\n### Clubs\n\n~~$466~~ **[$400 Callaway Paradym X Driver](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-october-16-golf-gears/)**  \nForgiving and powerful.\n\n~~$200~~ **[$142 TaylorMade Kalea Premier Rescue](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-october-16-golf-gears/)**  \nLightweight and high launch.\n\n~~$300~~ **[$250 PXG Hybrid Golf Club]","date":"2025-10-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lw9szz/amazon_prime_day_golf_deals_july_10th/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":"⛳ Daily Golf Deals | 07-10-2025 ⛳  \nYour Thursday daily deals. 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Leave a comment if there is anything you would like me to keep an eye out for.\n\n**PRIME DAY DEALS ON AMAZON US and Canada**\n\n---\n\n**THURSDAY'S TOP DEALS**\n\n~~$46~~ **[$37 Callaway Hex Soft Golf Balls White](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-10-golf-gears/)**  \n\n~~$35~~ **[$18 Lee Men's Extreme Motion Flat Front Short](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-10-golf-gears/)**  \n\n~~$90~~ **[$50 WOSPORTS Golf Rangefinder with Slope](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-10-golf-gears/)**  \n\n~~$200~~ **[$150 Cleveland Golf Launcher Halo XL Fairway Wood](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-10-golf-gears/)**  \n\n~~$130~~ **[$70 adidas Men's Solarmotion Spikeless Lighstrike 24 Golf Shoes](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-10-golf-gears/)**  \n\n---\n\n**CLUBS**\n\n~~$231~~ **[$190 Cobra Golf Air-X 2 Offset Men's Driver](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-10-golf-gears/)**  \n\n~~$250~~ **[$190 Callaway Golf Mavrik 22 Driver](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-10-golf-gears/)**  \n","date":"2025-07-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1n4su74/sunday_golf_deals_08312025/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":" [Sign-up here](https://golfdeals.online/get-daily-golf-deals-directly-to-your-inbox/) to get these deals via email. Leave a comment if there is anything you would like me to keep an eye out for.\n\n🏌️ **Top Deals!** ⛳\n\n~~$50~~ [$36 Revasri Golf Rangefinder with Slope](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-31-golf-gears/)  \nAccurate, budget-friendly rangefinder.\n\n~~$65~~ [$18 PGA TOUR Men's 7” Stretch Golf Shorts](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-31-golf-gears/)  \nActive waistband for comfort.\n\n~~$50~~ [$30 Bridgestone Tour B XS (2022) White](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-31-golf-gears/)  \nTour-level feel and spin.\n\n~~$130~~ [$46 New Balance Fresh Foam X Defender SL Spikeless](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-31-golf-gears/)  \nLight, cushioned comfort.\n\n~~$80~~ [$28 PGA TOUR Men's Active Waistband Golf Pant](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-31-golf-gears/)  \nStretchy, easy-move fit.\n\n~~$240~~ [$154 Srixon Premium Stand Bag](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-31-golf-gears/)  \nLightweight stand bag.\n\n---\n\n**CLUBS**\n\n~~$600~~ [$540 TaylorMade Qi35 Driver](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-31-golf-gears/)  \nForgivi","date":"2025-08-31","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lx44y6/amazon_prime_day_golf_deals_july_11th/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":"  Your Friday daily deals. 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Leave a comment if there is anything you would like me to keep an eye out for.\n\n**PRIME DAY DEALS ON AMAZON**\n\n---\n\n**FRIDAY'S TOP DEALS**\n\n~~$20~~ **[$15 TaylorMade Golf Distance+ Golf Balls](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-11-golf-gears/)**  \n\n~~$110~~ **[$44 Lacoste Men's Original Cotton Pique Polo](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-11-golf-gears/)**  \n\n~~$90~~ **[$54 SKLZ Gold Flex Golf Swing Trainer and Warm-Up Stick](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-11-golf-gears/)**  \n\n~~$500~~ **[$300 Garmin Approach G80, All-in-One Premium GPS Golf Handheld with Integrated Launch Monitor](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-11-golf-gears/)**  \n\n~~$350~~ **[$285 Callaway Golf Men’s Strata Complete Set](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-11-golf-gears/)**  \n\n---\n\n**CLUBS**\n\n~~$480~~ **[$450 TaylorMade Golf r7 Quad Mini Driver](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-11-golf-gears/)**  \n\n~~$300~~ **[$211 Cleveland Golf Launcher XL 2 Driver](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-11-golf-gears/)**  \n\n~~$249~","date":"2025-07-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lulbdw/new_putter/","author":"u/Individual-Trainer-7","rating":null,"text":"I’m new to golf only been playing about 6 months and need a new putter. This has just gone on sale from £299.99 to £129.99. Is this a good price and worth it for a beginner golfer?","date":"2025-07-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1mk5ex8/golfbuddy_xl_speakergps/","author":"u/Internal-Piglet-6058","rating":null,"text":"Does anyone use one of these? Before I possibly purchase one I want to know if it’s got specific courses on it, but the only way to do that is own the device and synch it with the app. ","date":"2025-08-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1n8wya3/mgi_ai_gps/","author":"u/SnooGoats8409","rating":null,"text":"So I recently bought the MGI Ai GPS+ for golf. As it’s advertised it says it can make it 36 rounds on one charge. My first time out I made it to hole 14 and it was reading at 11%. I live in Colorado, somewhat of a hilly course but not a long walk (6509 yards from blues). I went home charged and the next time I played it wouldn’t even make it a full round. \n\nNow, I have been pushing it for the front 9 and even until 14/15 and then I will let the remote control do most of the work. At the end of the round, I’m sitting around 50% or below, which definitely couldn’t make it another 18 hole round. \n\nI talked with another guy at the range who had the same product, and he mentioned after his round he has almost 80% left in the tank, which seems way off from mine. He said he walks slow and keeps the cart at speed 5 (4-20 speed options) which to me is waaaaaay to slow and no idea how he would keep up with anyone. I keep mine at a steady 9-11 to keep up with friends or randoms in carts. \n\nI reached out to MGI and they said that mine has a software issue with no expected date for completion of bug fix. The issue is that the device isn’t reading the battery voltage correctly? Which to me the p","date":"2025-09-05","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1mj5vdk/golf_discounts_for_veterans_and_military/","author":"u/Remington_Golf","rating":null,"text":"I've been putting together a list of companies that offer a military/veteran discount and thought I would share it here. Hyperlinks either go to the company or the company military page. If you guys know of anymore let me know and I will add them to the list!\n\nMilitary/Veteran Discounts\n\n[Adidas](https://www.adidas.com/us/discount-programs?af_channel=Search&af_click_lookback=30d&af_reengagement_window=30d&c=ID_DISC-B-Exact-Mobile_New&cm_mmc=AdieSEM_Google-_-ID_DISC-B-Exact-Mobile_New-_-Discount-X-Military-Exact-_-43700057181419914&cm_mmca1=US&cm_mmca2=&ds_agid=58700006336595822&gclid=CjwKCAjw79iaBhAJEiwAPYwoCC9uqnORsz5ov0LDbelplNmhH7Yklv9tcEgf9UPUfZw_Cn2HTLoQfBoCG44QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&is_retargeting=true&pid=googleadwords_temp)  \\- 30% online and in-store and 20% at factory outlets. Use [ID.me](http://id.me/) at checkout.\n\n[Asics](https://www.asics.com/us/en-us/military-discount-program.html?CATARGETID=120223060000867441&CAPCID=658881725510&CATCI=dsa-19959388920&CAAGID=130950374040&CADevice=c&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu-63BhC9ARIsAMMTLXTA9zOmMB587g6hDDxGeTEkFNSYWlexK7y4HRJ3XHUsf3wYGmorqbsaAvcTEALw_wcB) \\- 25% qu","date":"2025-08-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1meuug7/august_golf_deals_08012025/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":"Your Friday daily deals. [Sign-up](https://golfdeals.online/get-daily-golf-deals-directly-to-your-inbox/) to get these deals via email below. Leave a comment if there is anything you would like me to keep an eye out for.\n\n---\n\n**FRIDAY'S TOP DEALS**\n\n~~$230~~ **[$94 Cobra Air-X Fairway Wood](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-1-golf-gears/)**  \nLightweight carbon crown for higher launch and more forgiveness.\n\n~~$130~~ **[$80 SUNPOW Golf Rangefinder with Slope, 1000 Yards](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-1-golf-gears/)**  \nPin-seeker mode and slope compensation in a compact design.\n\n~~$50~~ **[$26 Nike Men’s Dri-FIT Short Sleeve Polo Shirt](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-1-golf-gears/)**  \nMoisture-wicking Dri-FIT fabric keeps you cool and dry all day.\n\n~~$200~~ **[$120 SuperSpeed Golf Swing Speed Training System](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-1-golf-gears/)**  \nThree weighted speed sticks to maximize swing tempo and power.\n\n---\n\n**CLUBS**\n\n~~$350~~ **[$105 TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Fairway Wood](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-1-golf-gears/)**  \nHigh-density carbon sole for better stability and distance.\n\n~~$629~~ **[$400 Ta","date":"2025-08-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1mugaku/daily_golf_deals_08192025/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":"Your Tuesday daily deals. [Sign-up here](https://golfdeals.online/get-daily-golf-deals-directly-to-your-inbox/) to get these deals via email. Leave a comment if there is anything you would like me to keep an eye out for.\n\n🏌️ **Tuesday's Top Deals!** ⛳\n\n~~$60~~ [**$39 ACEGMET PF2C Golf Rangefinder with Slope**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-19-golf-gears/): Compact rangefinder with slope mode.  \n\n~~$55~~ [**$32 PGA TOUR Men's 9\" Golf Shorts with Expandable Waistband**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-19-golf-gears/): Comfortable golf shorts with stretch waistband.  \n\n~~$331~~ [**$224 Voice Caddie Portable Golf Launch Monitor and Swing Analyzer**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-19-golf-gears/): Real-time shot data tracking.  \n\n~~$700~~ [**$475 Cobra Golf DARKSPEED Iron Set**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-19-golf-gears/): Forged irons for precision and distance.  \n\n~~$50~~ [**$35 Bridgestone Golf 2022 Tour B XS White Golf Balls**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-august-19-golf-gears/): Tour performance with soft feel.  \n\n---\n\n**CLUBS**\n\n~~$350~~ [**$300 TaylorMade Golf Qi10 Tour Fairway**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals","date":"2025-08-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1ltyf2p/golf_deals_on_amazon_july_7th/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":"\n**Golf Deals 7th July ⛳**\n\nYour Monday deals. 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Leave a comment if there is anything you would like me to keep an eye out for.\n\n🏌️ **Monday's Top Deals!** ⛳\n\n~~$21~~ [**$8 Hanes Men’s X-Temp Short Sleeve Polo Shirt**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-7-golf-gears/)\n\n~~$35~~ [**$16 Lee Men's Extreme Motion Regular Fit Synthetic Flat Front Short**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-7-golf-gears/)\n\n~~$130~~ [**$63 Gogogo Sport Vpro VRP Golf Rangefinder with Slope Switch**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-7-golf-gears/)\n\n~~$110~~ [**$89 Callaway Golf Chrome Tour Golf Balls**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-7-golf-gears/)\n\n---\n\n**CLUBS**\n\n~~$600~~ [**$400 TaylorMade Golf Club Qi10 MAX 12\\* Driver**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-7-golf-gears/)\n\n~~$799~~ [**$499 Cobra Golf Air-X 2 Combo Iron + Hybrid Set**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-7-golf-gears/)\n\n~~$199~~ [**$137 Cobra Golf Air-X 2 Hybrid**](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-7-golf-gears/)\n\n~~$900~~ [**$800 Wilson PlayerFit Complete Set + Bag**","date":"2025-07-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1h0b8cr/early_black_friday_deal_tracking_share_deals_here/","author":"u/yardstickgolf","rating":null,"text":"Early Amazon golf deals: [https://amzn.to/3CFXNFV](https://amzn.to/3CFXNFV)\n\n[PlayBetter Sale](https://www.playbetter.com/collections/bfcm?ghref=11569%3A396240)  \n(YARDSTICK250 for $250 off any studio package, YARDSTICK10 for 10% eligible products)\n\n[Shop Indoor Golf Deals](https://shopindoorgolf.com/collections/promotions?aff=81&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=https://www.yardstickgolf.com/)  \n(5% off with code YSG5OFF)\n\n[Carl's Place Deals](https://alnk.to/3U12n1z)\n\n[BagBoy Golf Deals - NEW](https://dynamicbrands.sjv.io/KjAJXn)\n\n**25% off sitewide**  \n($15 off the BagBoy Nitron with YSG15)\n\nComplete Golf Studios (UseYARDSTICK250 for $250 off any studio package)  \n[$1,300 off Bushnell Golf Studios](https://www.playbetter.com/products/bushnell-launch-pro-playbetter-simstudio-home-golf-simulator-package?ghref=11569%3A396240)  \n[$1,200 off Skytrak Golf Studios](https://www.playbetter.com/products/skytrak-plus-golf-simulator-studio-package-playbetter-simstudio-with-impact-screen-enclosure-hitting-putting-mats-projector?ghref=11569%3A396240)  \n[$450 off Flightscope Mevo Studios](https://www.playbetter.com/products/flightscope-mevo-plus-golf-simulator-studio-package-playbetter-s","date":"2024-11-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1bx39eq/pxg_full_bag/","author":"u/Technical_Law_4226","rating":null,"text":"PXG seems to be completely separate from the main lineup. They are golf digest gold watch, and a few chats with face book market place owners say they are actually on another level. They are absent from almost all rated lineup videos on YouTube, or else its a video dedicated to trying them. So I went online, and I  can book a fitting 1.5 hrs away. For 12 clubs (2 clubs short of a full bag fitting) the carts sitting at $4,489, and they charge you $75 for the fitting, normally free with a purchase with other places. I have been playing for 30 years pretty much, have been rocking the same driver for about half that time, and irons almost 10. Definetly want a nice set to last me another long time. These PXG's have a strong hold on me, but can't help but feel like I'd be crazy to buy these. Let me have it people. Are there super happy owners out there? Brand advertising aside, is anyone biting on these?","date":"2024-04-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/i3ufxw/beginner_club_questions/","author":"u/ekill13","rating":null,"text":"Okay, so I am really a golf newbie. I enjoy the concept of golf and learning about it, and I enjoy going to the driving range occasionally. I watch a lot of Rick Shiels and Peter Finch on YouTube, but I haven't done much beyond that. A local sports park has a 9 hole part 3 course that I've played on a couple times, and my best score was somewhere over 50. So, I'm really not good or serious about golf. \n\nI have a set of clubs, most of which I inherited from my uncle or grandfather. I have a set of Cleveland irons. I can't remember the model off hand, but I think the were Tour CG 4 or 5. The irons are 4-9 plus they come with 4 wedges. I'm not sure exactly what order the wedges would go in, but there's a pitching wedge, a gap wedge, a sand wedge, and a D wedge, which I'm not sure what that stands for. I also have a Cleveland 60°. I have a couple Cleveland Launcher woods, and some woods I picked up second hand cheap before I got the nicer ones. I have a number of putters that I can choose between. One is a Zebra, one is a Ping Anser, and the others are older type putters. \n\nThe driver is the main place I have questions, although I also have a question or two about the wedges and the wo","date":"2020-08-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1dn801e/is_my_daughters_back_swing_too_much_varsity_golf/","author":"u/raguirre1","rating":null,"text":"\nHer inspiration for her swing is John Daly.  After watching tons of videos from different golfers, for some reason she fell in love with his swing and decided last year she wanted to get further back to gain more power.   I suck at golf so I couldn’t say no.  Especially when she drives them right down the middle of the fairway.  I’m just here to support and encourage her on the course.  Not give swing advice.  Especially since my is atrocious.\n\nI am trying to pick it up with her.  I’m watching golf on TV along with tons of YouTube videos and ear hustling during her lessons.  We played 18 holes this weekend and she shot a 45 on the front 9 and 37 on the back.  I haven’t broke 100 yet.\n\nShe’s had 14 lessons over the course of 2 years.  Her instructor hasn’t mentioned anything about her backswing and says she’s doing great.  She made her high school varsity team and her coach is telling her not to go so far back in her swing.  She hits the fairways nearly every time and consistently drives the ball 170-190.  When I tell her to hit as hard as she possibly can, she can get around 210-220 yds total.\n","date":"2024-06-24","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k4l2sa/how_do_pros_hit_their_driver_so_far/","author":"u/Educational-Okra-566","rating":null,"text":"So I'm a 23 year old who's been golfing for about 6 years now, and I'm a 9.6 handicap. I recently got fitted for some new Titleist t150s, and during the fitting they told me I had an extremely high swing speed. My 7 iron was 97 mph and I know it's not a driver, but you get the point.\n\nNow my question is how do the pros hit their driver so damn far? \n\nI was playing 2-3 times per week last year, and had a total of 2 drives that went just over 300 (rough estimate from my watch). There was a good bit of times where I would absolutely crush the ball, you could feel it compress right off the sweet spot, and when I measured it out, it'd be like 275 total distance. This distance is plenty because I'm not playing anywhere near the tips, but I'll see skinnier guys like Zalatoris, Spieth, Min Woo all carry the ball 20 yards past my total distance. \n\nI know these guys are the pros so their hitting the sweet spot on every shot, but even when I do I just can't hit it that far. From what I can tell I should have the swing speed to do it, but obviously they do something I can't and I'm wondering what that is.\n\nFor reference I use a 2017 M2 driver with and x-stiff shaft, and titleist prov1-x balls.","date":"2025-04-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1la08fe/am_i_overreacting_golf_coach_wont_teach_me_how_to/","author":"u/mccoourt","rating":null,"text":"Preface : I am completely new to golf ~ 6 months in. I paid for about 10 lessons and am half way through. I've been working on my irons since we started and asked my coach to learn how to use my driver on lesson 6, but my coach told me \"im not ready,\" and explained we should focus on irons. \n\nOn one hand, I appreciate that that he is teaching me to get dialled in before moving onto a different club, but at the same time I don't like how I'm paying so much money just to get told what I can't learn. Shouldn't I get to choose what to learn when I'm paying so much money?!\n\nIs this normal ? Not sure if patience is a virtue and I'm just rushing into things. \n\nPart of me feels frustrated and wants to change coaches since all I really want to do is learn how to use a different club...\n\nUPDATE: thanks everyone for the feedback and advice. I did speak with my coach about my training plan. He did end up agreeing to show me how to use my driver at lesson 10, but encouraged me to play with my irons at the course, even if it means teeing off with my 5 iron. I was told it's hard to condense everything in 10 lessons, and that I'd really need more to take more lessons to fully grasp everything (thi","date":"2025-06-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pongg7/why_do_so_many_amateur_golfers_try_to_cut_or_draw/","author":"u/UpstairsBumble","rating":null,"text":"This kind of stems from watching a lot of YouTube golf. It’s seems everyone on there has “try to cut this a little” or “I’m gonna try to draw this in” or something. But the hole is right there in front of them. Why not just try to hit a straight shot at the flag/green? \n\nI understand if the hole kind of requires it due to some hazard or tree or something. But when there is nothing but air and grass between the shot and the green, why is everyone always trying to shape the shot? ","date":"2025-12-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1n8rsfe/my_driver_may_make_me_give_up_golf/","author":"u/New-Zone-1289","rating":null,"text":"Can't believe I'm writing this, but I've tried everything else I can think of and hoping the Reddit community can somehow help and play the role of savior, because I just left the driving range after I rented a Top Tracer bay and hit balls for 45 minutes, and I left more depressed and disgusted with my driver than before I got there. \n\nSome context:  I'm a 40yr old male, roughly 5'8\" 165lbs, been golfing for about 3-4 years now - I play regularly, usually once a week, sometimes 2-3 times depending on my schedule. My handicap is around 21/22ish. On good days from the whites (middle tees on most courses by me), I can hit in the low-to-mid 90s.  On bad days I flirt with 100. When I say this, I'm talking a true score - I stopped taking \"breakfast balls\" years ago, and I don't move my ball whatsoever. I'm trying to get better and lower my handicap, and I know I'm not going to do that if I'm not being honest, so I play it as it lies. \n\n\nIn terms of my average distances, this is what's in my bag and roughly how far I hit each club, +/- 10 yards for each depending on how clean or poor my contact is:\n\n60: 40-60yds\n56: 70-90yds\nGap (I think it's a 52 degree): 100yds\nPW: 125yds\n9:  135yds\n8: ","date":"2025-09-05","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qpw02w/as_promised_full_clips_of_swing_progression_from/","author":"u/ronswansonparks93","rating":null,"text":"The [last post](https://sh.reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qo38xx/12_month_swing_progression_at_25_15_and_7_hcp/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) did well, as promised here you go. What you’re about to see is 12 months of me fighting for my life after I made the decision to actually work on my swing. You’ll watch me improve, regress, and then invent brand new ways to fail before I improve again. I’ve tried every flavor of disaster from inside takeaways, outside takeaways, flips, blocks, and more. **Improving HCP and scoring deserves its own separate post**. I’ll focus on the swing here. \n\nI’ve broken this up into 2 sections. 1 is timestamped with what I was working through specific to me, 2 is general advice and answers to your questions on the previous post like lessons, drills, and clubs. \n\n# First, a few disclaimers before we get started:\n\n***Prior Playing Experience***\n\n*It would be* ***dishonest*** *not to mention that I played \\~12 times in a local JR circuit from 11-14.* ***I was atrocious and simply didn’t care, shot in the 100s the entire time and hated playing so please don’t be discouraged.*** *I ca","date":"2026-01-29","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mauvt1/why_do_i_look_and_feel_so_unatheltic/","author":"u/ProYunk","rating":null,"text":"I picked up the clubs a month ago - -But I’m all in. I’ve read hogans book. I’m hitting foam balls into nets. I have the golf fix app.\n\nWhy do I feel and look so horrible swinging a club? I’m 35 - and have had natural athleticism most of my life. It’s nothing to write home about, but I’ve always been able to compete and mechanically understand any  sport. I still get out and play very competitive basketball 2 times a week. Physically I can hit all the lifts. I can throw a football a mile, and score a PK in soccer.\n\nBut recording myself feels like I’m watching another person. It’s so stiff and unatheltic. It’s timid. \n\nI have a good understanding of the mechanics I need to work on related to posture and grip.\n\nBut where does the athleticism in the swing take place? The transition and tempo?\n\nWhat can I work on??\n\nIn the comments I’ll post the 8 frame breakdown of the swing. each point looks “meh” enough for a monther. But together, the movements look sooooo awkward.\n\nHelp?","date":"2025-07-27","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lxfhuq/finally_figured_out_my_driver/","author":"u/ahiller4132","rating":null,"text":"Started playing golf in in April after a rec receiving a set of starter clubs for my birthday. I was never able to figure out my driver because every time I got on the box, I just sliced it into next week. Watched a bunch of Rick Shiels tutorial videos and practiced and the range until yesterday I was able to get my first ever solo birdie","date":"2025-07-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1plorru/thinking_about_taking_a_trip_for_a_23_day_golf/","author":"u/Ill-Fudge1217","rating":null,"text":"I am about a 12 handicap, play once a week in the summer. I’ve been stuck in a 235 yard max drive/145 yard 7 iron in neutral weather conditions. I have gone to three teaching pros locally in the last several years, all well reviewed, and have been somewhat underwhelmed on the instruction received. There was some improvement, just not what I was hoping for.\n\nProbably my favorite to watch are the AMG guys. I’m an analytic and enjoy the details they give. For the last couple years I’ve told myself if I can’t find local help that really works for me, I may bite the bullet and sign up for one of their 3 day coaching camps. They limit the group to 4 guys with both Mike and Shaun. It’s very pricey! Around $5,000-$6,000 all in. But it’s a golf related bucket list. If I leave there not much better, than I really know that what I got is as good as it will get. Which in a way would be okay, in the sense that I won’t have this lingering thought in my head, “is there something I could change to hit 250-270 yard drives.”\n\n[https://athleticmotiongolf.com/schools](https://athleticmotiongolf.com/schools)\n\nA non analytical teacher I enjoy is Andrew Emery in Charleston SC, I have a friend in that cit","date":"2025-12-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1p9rnoa/help/","author":"u/lefty132","rating":null,"text":"Had a golf lesson from a local pro recently to fix early extension, however he couldn’t understand or explain to me why my trail leg straightens/ locks out on my downswing - which is leading to a pretty sore back after rounds and range sessions. \n\nWhen I see one of my practice swings on video,  my hips open naturally and my trail leg works properly, getting it into my actual swing is becoming unbelievably annoying. \n\nI think I’ve watched every early extension video on the internet at this point, had numerous lessons and tried tons of drills.  Hoping someone can help me, and save my back.  \n\n","date":"2025-11-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qgs4ap/golf_back_swing/","author":"u/ReferenceOk1312","rating":null,"text":"I’m very new to golf(1.5 months) and I can’t afford training lessons at the moment, but I’m trying to practice the correct way so I minimize bad habits. The main problem I’m running into right now is information overload with TikTok YouTube and everyone else having a different golf back swing. It’s really throwing me off because I don’t know what’s best for me or what’s most beginner friendly. My questions is does anybody have a video or particular person I can watch to mimic the golf back swing? I’m really struggling with hitting my 7 iron consistently only about 100 yards. I’ve been trying to “on top” golfer but I’m having trouble finding out the right angle in which to move the club as I start to rotate and move club up. Any suggestions or advice. I’m starting to overwhelm myself. ","date":"2026-01-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pzmhmz/could_magiciansillusionists_design_a_sub_6000/","author":"u/afewdifferentpaths","rating":null,"text":"I wanted to post this on r/Golf but not enough karma.\n\ndo you think if a magician/illusionist used their insight to help design a golf course and rough was rough a sub 6000 yard golf course could be on the DP World tour?\n\nSecond discussion the DP World tour is a better tour to watch due to the competitions being held in diverse environments?\n\nCheers!\n\nedit: missed an m!","date":"2025-12-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1oi5j7h/rate_my_swing_be_honest_but_polite/","author":"u/Aka_Nioh","rating":null,"text":"Background. Tennis player. Only played golf as a kid for about an hour (entire childhood). Watched some pro golfers such as the big easy and tried to copy their swing. Hit a 100 balls at the driving range yesterday and this is what I ended up with. Gonna practice again on Thursday.","date":"2025-10-28","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mqr45u/moe_norman/","author":"u/Few-Sign-1950","rating":null,"text":"I just watched a YouTube video of Moe breaking down his swing. At first, I thought it was a parody with \"Bubbles\" from \"Trailer Park Boys\". Gobsmacked to learn he was considered one of golf's premier strikers but not surprised that his unorthodox style and attitude never resulted in fame outside Canada. The best story IMO was his caddy telling him he could reach the green with a driver and nine iron - so he teed off with the 9 and hit his driver from the fairway to get on.","date":"2025-08-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/16rwu90/new_player_swing_comp/","author":"u/Triicky_Freezy","rating":null,"text":"Life long baseball player trying to adjust my swing to golf now. I don’t know much about different players swings but I’ve watched all of the “swing theory” episodes on the PGA TOUR YouTube channel. As someone who doesn’t take lessons my current strategy is trying to find a swing similar to mine and copy it as closely as possible. Any recommendations? ","date":"2023-09-25","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k9fz8p/swing_feels_restricted_and_looks_off/","author":"u/Wonderful_Nobody6946","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been golfing for a month now and have been practice a lot, I think I have a pretty decent base but I struggle with topping the ball. In the video I’m working on not early extending and also wrist hinge, something I never did. When I watch my swing it just looks really funny to me and I don’t know exactly what to do. Calloway 7 iron +1 shaft ","date":"2025-04-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qp4o8y/early_extension_tips/","author":"u/earliestextension","rating":null,"text":"1 year into golf - around a 15 HCP. I fought right misses from open face and path, but now I fight left misses occasionally. The swing feels okay but from the videos (and these are good balls where I do what I “think” is correct) it’s pretty apparent I’m early extending. For the first time in my life I feel like I’m driving the ball well, but watching the video it seems like I’m compensating with early extension for poor hip or hand movement.\n\nWhen I keep my hips back and maintain posture, I started hooking everything left with an overly closed club face and in to out path. any advice on what I might be doing here and how I can maintain posture through my swing?  ","date":"2026-01-28","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qz00ht/swing_tips_10_months_in/","author":"u/SurfRat1011","rating":null,"text":"I switched from lefty to righty which has been a crazy experience haha - switched to righty 2 months ago..\n\nAny tips are appreciated. Been hitting the range 3x week. I used to battle a slice but I’m proud to say the ball is going left as a pull or a nice little fade or draw depending on the things\n\nBeen using the orange whip to help and it’s been a solid tool. \n\nI watch a lot of golf too so feel free to be technical ","date":"2026-02-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q7y93n/early_extension_and_other_problems_driving_me/","author":"u/GapApprehensive7919","rating":null,"text":"Hi I’m a new golfer, been golfing since last summer and played maybe about 7-8 rounds, but I’ve hit the range a lot and tried to get out there atleast once a week. I’ve gotten better since I’ve started but I’ve hit a plateau here, I can’t stop standing up and early extending when I’m hitting, from the looks of my swing it looks like I’m too armsy, my takeaway is too inside and I’m not clearing my hips properly, also the flying elbow. Any advice or tips? I’ve watched some YouTube videos on how to fix these specific problems and none have helped, or should I bite the bullet and go for lessons?","date":"2026-01-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k5nlmi/have_i_been_lied_to/","author":"u/omega_cringe69","rating":null,"text":"I have been really taking my golf learning seriously the last 6 months or so, no professional teachings just reps and self teaching, and I have been told by everyone I know and everywhere on YouTube that you should have a light grip on the golf club. I have followed that advice to the best to my ability and some of my shots are beautiful but it's still so damn inconsistent.\n\nI watch one Bryson De'Chambeau video where he mentions that keeping torque in your arms and not worrying about grip pressure is how he can feel the club in space. I was like \"okay, that makes sense might as well give that a shot\". Literally, the most consistent shots in my entire life. But, why? Why is everyone telling me to loosen my grip but when I do the exact opposite my swing becomes consistent?\n\nIs there like a perfect balance of torque in the arms to pressure in your grip?\n\nEdit: I would like to add that this ended up a being a very informative thread for me. Thanks for the help, everyone!","date":"2025-04-23","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1oy83xt/struggling_right_now_and_lessons_have_made_me/","author":"u/SarcasticAnchovy","rating":null,"text":"Like the title says, I've been really struggling. Started taking lessons a few months ago after having played off and on for a bit. Not sure what's happened since the lessons, but I'm all out of whack now. I expected it with lessons but it feels rough right now. I've never been the best (good 9 for me is like a 50) but right now I'm all sorts of screwed up to the point that my golf coach is wanting to teach me stack and tilt and saying that's how my body aligns.   \n\n\n\nI know my swing has a ton of issues, hence the lessons. But I feel like I'm just hitting worse and something is not clicking with my lessons. Been waiting for that eureka moment but the golf coach telling me stack and tilt will probably work best after a couple months of lessons has really disheartened me. \n\n\nAny advice, drills, videos to watch, new hobby to take up? \n\nThanks all!","date":"2025-11-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1457eef/helpful_tips_that_will_apply_to_95_of_the_posters/","author":"u/ElonMuskPaddleBoard","rating":null,"text":"Hi everyone! Lurker and occasional commenter here. I wanted to share some thoughts because every day I log on to here I see essentially the same swing from a lot of posters. I love the sport of golf and teach on the weekends because I care about seeing everyone have the most fun and growing the game (not to mention I get free tee times). Anyhow: \n\n- Fix your grip. Ditch the baseball grip, it sucks and leads to bad habits, like having the club in your trail palm. I don’t care if you overlap or interlock but pick one and practice it until you get it right. I think there is no sense in fixing anything until you can grip the club. [grip video](https://youtu.be/Qo1c7fNlX4Q)\n\n- Record your swing properly, either directly down the line or face on, preferably without the phone on the floor. The golf swing already has enough illusions but it’s impossible to see swing plane from behind and to the left on the floor. Get your video angles right. [best practices to record swing](https://youtu.be/Smjmv-5DOKw)\n\n- swing at an actual ball, on a course or the range, or into a net. How the heck can anyone help anything if your just taking practice swings at nothing in your backyard in flip flops? Hit","date":"2023-06-09","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1n5a9h0/when_to_quit/","author":"u/shaqaroo","rating":null,"text":"I posted my swing a few weeks ago and can’t thank the community enough for all the tips and analysis. I analyze my own swing on video for hours per day comparing with others and watch endless YouTube video always thinking I know what to do to make things better. Then I hit the range or play a round with no avail, same as it’s been for the past 25 years.  I don’t want to quit but I don’t know what else to do to make improvements. Oh yeah, I am seeing a PGA instructor and have been for the past few years also with little substantive improvements. Very frustrating. Thoughts?\n\nHere’s my last post. \n\nhttps://www.reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/s/e1NCcjK7nl\n","date":"2025-09-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nyn44x/tried_following_advice_from_the_arm_swing/","author":"u/timajfg","rating":null,"text":"I saw [The Arm Swing Illusion video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASH06DwHaRw) shared on here last week or so, and wanted to give it a try at the range. I was filming myself and it made my takeaway look very steep from the \"pushing up\" of the golf club. My takeaway looks just super odd with the new mechanic, even though my downswing looks somewhat the same. \n\nAm I missing something? Should I be rotating my torso/hips a bit more before lifting the club?","date":"2025-10-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1gpz6ab/golf_swing_not_generating_enough_distance/","author":"u/That-Aspect557","rating":null,"text":"[7 iron.](https://reddit.com/link/1gpz6ab/video/kao1m3pi5k0e1/player)\n\n[8 iron.](https://reddit.com/link/1gpz6ab/video/imd18gqv7k0e1/player)\n\nLooking for some feedback on my golf swing. Main issue I have is that I am not able to generate much distance from my swing, yet feel like I am putting in a lot of 'effort' when swinging.\n\nVideos show me swinging 7 and 8 iron. When watching back I seem to unconsciously bend down on impact with the ball.\n\n7 iron is only going 110-120 yards. Ball speed 85-95 mph, club head speed around 60mph.\n\nHope some people can recommend improvements","date":"2024-11-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1md95ji/6_hours_ago_rate_my_swing/","author":"u/KatyPerryWentToSpace","rating":null,"text":"Yep, you guessed it. \n\n*watches Happy Gilmore and Happy Gilmore 2 once*\n\nNever set foot on a driving range or swung a golf club in my life. decided to head to my nearest driving range about 6 hours ago. I didn’t care that the clubs were too big for me. Now I am hooked. I’m  Googling clubs near me, women’s golf attire, Callaway clubs, watching “top 5 tips every beginner should know” videos, what is a bunker…\n\nWhile this post is serious, it’s also just a little bit of fun! \n\nP.s. In case you’re wondering, the answer is yes I have booked my next time slot at the driving range. Tips for improvement are welcomed! 😁","date":"2025-07-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kk4p9j/do_good_golfers_feel_nothing_when_swinging/","author":"u/bdube210","rating":null,"text":"I’m in my mid 30s and started golfing seriously a few years ago. It’s been a bit of struggle to say the least. I have good days and ok days.  Always struggled with coming over the top, open face, heel shots, etc. \n\nI’ve watched countless videos and read a lot about the golf swing. I feel like I’m always hearing about how the swing is all about the ground up and feeling the pressure in your feet and starting the downswing with an aggressive weight shift. \n\nSo I was at the range the other day and I tried to focus only on my lower body during the swing. At setup, I tried to feel pressure on the insides of both feet, so I’m feeling very centered and stable.  During the back swing, I put more pressure on the inside of my trail foot and don’t let my weight get outside of my trail food. Then, to start the downswing, my only thought was pushing off my trail foot and transferring my weight on my lead side and then pushing back with the lead foot to open my lead hip. I DID NOT THINK ABOUT MY UPPER BODY AT ALL. My upper body was completely numb and tension free.  And HOLY SMOKES I’ve never hit the ball better in my life. The sound of the club hitting the ball was the most crisp piercing sound","date":"2025-05-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qxxuce/critique_my_swing/","author":"u/Dry_Adhesiveness3163","rating":null,"text":"Hi everyone. Long time lurker, first time poster here. Here is a video of my 7i swing. I average about 80mph club head speed with 135y carry.\n\nI’ve been playing golf on and off for a long time and am just getting back into it. The fundamentals are there but I feel like my swing could be cleaned up quite a bit.\n\nA couple things I’ve been focusing on or would like to focus on are…\n\n1. Grip. I struggle hard to maintain a good grip. I’m using one of those snap on grip trainers here and it helps tremendously. It’s a night and day difference between no trainer and with the trainer. I just feel like I have so much more confidence and control over the club face with the trainer and that goes out the window without it.\n\n2. Speed. Compared to most of my friends I swing considerably slower. 135 7i is not terrible but I’d like to bump that up a bit. My driver clubhead speed is around 100mph and I’m hitting it about 220 on a good day. For my age and build I really feel like I have a lot more speed in me. I think my technique is breaking down somewhere. Where am I losing speed in my swing? \n\n3. Posture. Every time I watch a video of my swing I’m surprised and how hunched over I look at address a","date":"2026-02-06","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1r1gfae/best_golf_watch_mid_range_price_point/","author":"u/Immediate-Warthog598","rating":null,"text":"Hi guys,\n\nI am looking at buying a watch that I can use also for golf. I dont want to overspend or need the most expensive one.\n\nDoes anyone have any advice on the best multi-purpose watch that has the best features to support my golf game also?\n\nLooking to spend around the $500 AUD price point. Happy to go a bit more but there seems to be a fairly big range of different Garmin watches. Im also curious if the apple watch is on par (I have a feeling it will be too costly for what im looking for).\n\nI want to get the best golf watch. One that can judge slopes, weather etc... and can advise on club choices and what the shot is playing like. But also one that also tells heart rate and other health features would be ideal. \n\nWhat are some experiences anyone can share with golf watches? Specifically looking at farming s50 or s70 (or one that is a bit cheaper hopefully) that supports the same features.\n\n*Note - I have a samsung phone currently but will likely revert back to an iPhone in the next couple months, hence the query around Apple watches.","date":"2026-02-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ov4ips/i_tested_the_top_golf_shot_tracer_appsheres_why/","author":"u/No-Mess7149","rating":null,"text":"Hey fellow golfers and techies! I’m a golf enthusiast (been playing for about 4 years) and also a solo indie developer who’s a bit obsessed with tracking swing data and making golf more fun with tech.\n\nLately, I’ve been on a mission to try out all the top golf shot tracer apps—Smooth Swing, GolfCam, Shot Tracer—really digging in to see what works and what’s just hype. Here’s my honest rundown after using each:\n\n# 1. Smooth Swing\n\nPros:\n\n* Tracer lines look great and super smooth.\n* Real-time shot tracing (best with white balls), decent stabilization, some swing analysis features.\n* Simple UI with high ratings (iOS).\n* Has extra stuff like GPS rangefinder.\n\nCons:\n\n* iOS only, no app for Android.\n* “Auto tracing” still depends a ton on perfect conditions—bright light, clean background, etc. Otherwise, you’re back to drawing lines yourself.\n* Only works well with single, short clips; batch processing is tough.\n\n# 2. GolfCam\n\nPros:\n\n* Designed for batch editing and making golf vlogs.\n* Cool templates—scorecards, tracer lines, sound effects—definitely cuts down editing time.\n* Easy to export batches for social media.\n* Very beginner-friendly.\n\nCons:\n\n* Auto tracing still pretty basic; t","date":"2025-11-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qew548/putting_at_a_bit_if_a_cross_roads/","author":"u/exq1mc","rating":null,"text":"Guys, it has been a bit if a journey thus far. 9 months into this game. And it has been fun frustrating  and also exhilarating.\n\n First it was my irons then my wedges then my driver. All this time i have been relying  on my ability to read a straight  line and put the ball where needs to be putting wise. \n\nOver the last couple of days I  have been hanging out with a 7 hcp . And the weak part of my game is now bare to see. The putting. My confidence is severely shaken its almost like I am a toddler. Slope, breaks , pace. This  part of the game is killing me. \n\nI have been watching golf sidekick and it still doesn't  click. I have 3 main swing coaches and  I have been making it work , I  mean learning really fast. I have a lesson on Tuesday  but I  am in a bit of a pit. I cannot see a path to becoming a decent putter....yet. \n\nanyway thanks for reading hope you guys can recommend anything that has worked for you in hopes something anything will make this click. otherwise  I  will  probably  make 25 at some point but cannot see a way forward. I'm a 32.3 right now for context.","date":"2026-01-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lfwyqc/15hdcp_and_rising_where_to_go_from_here/","author":"u/shmilne","rating":null,"text":"Been making changes to my swing and have not been playing great golf this year so far. Hoping to get things in order by the end of the summer. My driver is basically unplayable at the moment and was contributing to a lot of big scores so for now it can watch from the corner. My biggest concern right now is correcting a bad overswing which im working on the most. In the video this swing is not yet comfortable but is about the best I can do. My hands were getting too high and I was probably getting ~100degree shoulder rotation, my hands would keep going as my shoulders stopped and the club just ends up down my back. It felt fine for a while and was getting great distance and good compression when I could repeat it, but I found that with different swing speeds the club was whipping down below or above the plane and shallowing unpredictably depending on how fast I swung. Just looking for some ideas and direction on where to go from where I am in this video, which I think I can replicate with enough practice but I know is nowhere near where I want it to be. Thanks!","date":"2025-06-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1m59wko/caddie_here_i_made_a_visual_guide_for_beginners/","author":"u/Outrageous-Sell-3658","rating":null,"text":"Hey everyone —I caddie full-time and after watching hundreds of players, I realized beginners always ask the same questions about putting, irons, wedges, etc.\n\nSo, I put together a 20-page visual guide that explains the core concepts — no fluff, just the essentials that help.\n\nI would love some honest feedback on it before I promote it further. I’m not trying to spam, just want to know if it’s useful.\n\n(I can send A link if you ask, but its on Gumroad, titled \"The Golf Pocket Guide\")\n\n","date":"2025-07-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1p6ye72/lead_hip_clearance/","author":"u/Argo_Menace","rating":null,"text":"Had a quick question regarding lead hip clearance and body cues.\n\nI’ve been watching a lot of Athletic Motion Golf at the behest of a lot of you here on the sub. Great stuff.\n\nBut I had one question regarding the movement of the lead hip on the downswing and approaching impact.\n\nI understand you don’t want to sway your hip *too much* down the target line and you don’t want to have your lead hip move toward the ball and overcrowd it, leading to a blocked club. \n\nAs someone who was never conscious of this before (for almost 15 years), should I be feeling some strain on my left hip, lower back, and left knee? Am I just using muscles in my downswing that I’ve never used?\n\nI feel like I’m exaggerating the movement but a DTL shows zero movement toward the ball which makes me happy. I’ve been really jutting out my butt (out and into my left back pocket). Is this the visualization I should be focused on? \n\nAppreciate any tips/clarification.","date":"2025-11-26","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1monry2/golf_lessons_are_a_scam_hear_me_out/","author":"u/SpaceWrangler92","rating":null,"text":"95% of teaching professionals have no interest in producing better golfers. They have a set of OSFA band aids they slap on people at $125/hour knowing good and well that it’s not going to help. They know the student will just keep coming back and they’ll keep slapping their antiquated OSFA swing tips on them and collecting money from their sentient ATM. I have never personally worked with or even witnessed a teaching pro that looked like they gave a shit. \n\nThe 5% of pros that actually do care about producing better players aren’t accessible to normal people because they’re booked up by the top pros and amateurs, or are behind a $100K initiation fee paywall at elite clubs.\n\nI say all this to say, unless you’re very wealthy or just naturally gifted, try to learn how to enjoy sucking at golf.  \n \n\n","date":"2025-08-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1oyqpzd/driving_with_the_legs_and_shallowing_the_swing/","author":"u/No-Distribution-1981","rating":null,"text":"When I first started playing golf, there was a huge emphasis on keeping the head still. But watching a lot of modern players—and plenty of YouTube clips—I’m noticing something different. They’re keeping the head relatively steady on the backswing, but then they move into that little squat, shallow the club out on the way down, and then drive up with the legs through impact.\n\nMy lad has just started playing golf, he has a good basis for a swing, but thought about getting this in early and I’m wondering…\nDoes this modern motion actually make a big difference?\nIs it worth getting him to learn this early so he builds it into his swing from the start?\n\nAnd if so, does anyone have good YouTube drills that teach this squat-to-push-up move or shallowing patterns? Would love to get him working on the right things early on","date":"2025-11-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1r0qel7/good_loop/","author":"u/Ok_Feature_1861","rating":null,"text":"So, I’ve seen a lot of swing advice on here, and to be honest, one of the best things you can do is create the right loop. Let me explain. Too many golfers think the swing is straight back and straight through and it never is (not even putting, although the arc can be minimal). With the full swing, the body will always create a loop (it’s a necessity in a rotational swing). To create the best loop, the club should come up outside the hands and then drop into the slot creating power, shallowing, and compression. Golf is a rotational sport. I played Division I college tennis. I also have a masters degree in sports medicine and I was speaking recently with a PGA instructor who has a PhD in motor pattern learning. He said the best athletes to go on to golf are typically hockey players. Baseball and tennis are also good but can leave you with some bad habits. I.e., baseball players almost always slice, and sometimes have trouble getting to the lead side. Watch a hockey player take a slap shot. Does the stick come behind them? no, it comes almost straight up into the air and then when they go to swing, it drops onto the inside and the player rotates hard. Same with a baseball player. Whe","date":"2026-02-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1iemg4v/new_to_golf_advice_please/","author":"u/legaxy6","rating":null,"text":"Hi all, i would like some tips on how to improve my swing and improve my game. My end goal is to drive a ball accurately and straight, consistently.\nIs there anyone I should watch on YouTube or any tips for beginners? \n\nContext: I’m four days into this game, my only knowledge is from this experienced guy that taught me at the range on my 2nd night. Looking to learn this game as I find the vibe at a range very relaxing and I want to learn this purely for relaxation at a range. ","date":"2025-01-31","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nm0cup/beginner_looking_for_guidance/","author":"u/weischristo","rating":null,"text":"Just started back into golf, even though I was probably never in it. Got whooped by my college buddies for my fantasy draft weekend and decided I didn't want to be embarrassed anymore. Don't know what handicap is but I usually get 8-10+ a hole and always top and slice. I've been watching some videos on youtube and hitting the range for a couple weeks and think I got substantially better. Have a lot of power but tried slowing down and fixing chicken wing, rotation, and hips. But realized there is just so much information out there. I would love any help would be much appreciated if I can start working on something basic or crucial first. Thank you for any tips! Don't really have money to shell out for lessons, I just want to be able to be consistent with clubs and play an actual round. Clips are 9i, 3i,Driver","date":"2025-09-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1r446ei/driver_swing_helpdistance/","author":"u/Nearby-Length-1402","rating":null,"text":"For a long time I struggled with my driver swing. Felt like I could do nothing right with it, the ball would stay on the ground, and only go 50 yards.\n\n  \nI then watched this video for tall golfers (I am 6'4): [https://youtu.be/hBeM0zQr0xc?si=zCBSDlKjxDazqKfb](https://youtu.be/hBeM0zQr0xc?si=zCBSDlKjxDazqKfb) and it helped quite a bit in me understanding my swing more, distance to the ball, and using the height I have to my advantage.\n\n  \nWhich eventually led to the swing you see in the video, and I finally feel more confident swinging a driver, but I know its not the best it could be, so my request is two-fold:\n\n  \n1. Is there any tips that I should focus on my swing (Sorry if the angle on this video isn't the best)? I sometimes have a problem of the golf ball fading or slicing to the right.\n\n  \n2. My driver when I swing like this only goes about 175 at best, would love to know tips on how to increase distance.\n\nThanks in Advance!","date":"2026-02-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q4p4g2/recording_golf_swing_getting_immediate_feedback/","author":"u/zenodub","rating":null,"text":"Hello. Bad golfer here, trying to improve. \n\nI often film my golf swing from the back and the front in slow motion with my iPhone. It's great to see the feedback, but the process is a bit clumsy. The amount of time it takes to come out of position, watch the swing on the phone, change back to the camera, get back into position is disorienting and takes a lot of time.\n\nI'd like to find a way to get immediate feedback of my swing after the fact. I have an iPad as well. Is there any way to record the swing on my iPhone and see it playback right after completion on the other device?  Maybe an app specifically designed for this? \n\nI've experienced this a bit while working with a coach on a trackman, but I'd like to have something at home. \n\nAny ideas are welcome! ","date":"2026-01-05","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1geepnu/passion_for_golf_mental_health/","author":"u/BKNWB","rating":null,"text":"I think golf may genuinely be ruining my mental health. I have been an athlete my entire life but didn’t play golf until I was recovering from an ACL surgery last year and it was the only sport I could play. I got hooked immediately and I am now obsessed. It consumes almost every waking thought of my day that isn’t a direct adult responsibility. All I watch is YT golf, all I google is golf equipment and all I care about is having a good swing. I’ve been able to pick up any other sport ever quite easily, but I for the life of me cannot fix my golf swing. \n\nEvery time I go out I end up disgusted with how pathetic I am and it makes me loath myself. I genuinely feel like I am disgracing the game and its glory with every swing. You could lay a skid of sod on the course after I play a round.\n\nPeople say “I hate golf” but I don’t, I love golf it’s not golf’s fault that I’m terrible. I say I hate myself because I can’t improve at golf.\n\nI think to myself daily that I need to quit before it destroys me, but in the same tone I’ll never be able to forgive myself or come to terms with not breaking through. I can’t let it defeat me.\n\nAnyways that’s my rant to the clouds.","date":"2024-10-28","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1poytcl/where_do_i_start_beginner_need_help/","author":"u/Sea_Target9575","rating":null,"text":"Want to start by thanking anyone that takes tge time to offer their help. \n\nHaven’t played in 20 years, 2nd time in the range in the last 2 weeks. Went to Topgolf with my cousin and got the itch to play hard again! Got some cheap clubs, the driver is a Nike Sasquatch 10.5 that was basically new from PGA superstore for $15. \n\nMy irons at 3/4 swing is what got me excited again, but my driver and woods makes me want to jump off the top golf terrace to end how bad it feels.\n\nThis is the best shot I have out of 15 takes, crazy slices, super low angles, even in the lucky straight shots my personal best so far is 203 yards. Usually 160. I’m doing that with my 6i and 7i. \n\nI don’t know where to start, I want to get a couple hours of 1 on 1 with a teacher, but I would like some fundamentals or give him/her something to work with. What do you suggest I do, I’m using V1 to compare my swing with pros but it’s laughable. It’s hard. \n\nBeen watching YouTube video but everything from a guy teaching how to swing an actual hammer to tips from Tiger Woods, it’s a lot. Any guidance would mean the world. \n\nThank you again 🙏🏽🙏🏽","date":"2025-12-17","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nv92eb/golfing_for_beginners/","author":"u/MinimumLaw1761","rating":null,"text":"Hey everyone,\n\nI've got a few questions about golf as a beginner. I started playing about 1.5 months ago—I've only completed around 5 rounds and taken about 6 lessons so far—and I've realized that the barrier to entry for this sport is surprisingly tough.\n\nI tried watching a ton of online videos with tips and drills, but none of it really translated to the course or range in real life. Eventually, I decided to invest in a coach (which isn't cheap), and it's definitely made a difference. That said, it wasn't until my 4th or 5th lesson that things started to click, like understanding the techniques and \"feels\" my coach was describing.\n\nI'm fairly athletic from playing rugby, cricket, tennis, and doing some boxing, so I figured a lot of that would carry over to golf. Some of it has, but the theory and physics behind the swing are way more complex than I expected. It's only now, after 1.5–2 months, that I'm beginning to grasp concepts like my swing plane and body rotation.\n\nSorry for the long intro and yapping—here are my questions: Are there any beginner, intermediate, advanced golfers that's experienced the same thing?  \nWhat worked for you and what didn't work for you?    \nTo me, al","date":"2025-10-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q0l04d/this_thing_reads_like_stereo_instructions/","author":"u/Professional_Ebb_886","rating":null,"text":"Where would y'all recommend a guy get started with learning how to read these swing analyses? Ive been playing golf for 30 years, with a year of lessons way back when, but have a terrible time trying to visualize or deconstruct swing advice. With other sports, general proximity to the game, watching it on TV, occasionally reading publications tends to make one at least fairly literate with the lingo, but with Golf I havent found that to be true at all. ","date":"2025-12-31","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qizpbm/new_to_golf_gimme_them_tips/","author":"u/Just-Promotion","rating":null,"text":"So, as the title says, fairly new getting into golf. I do feel like I've come on a fair bit in the last 6 months, but as always, consistency is killing me.\n\n  \nI went from what felt like constant fats, to now either flushing one, picking it thin, or a 30 yard slice.\n\n  \nWatching this back myself I know theres more than a few things to work on, I'm just stuck as how to correct things. I know I swing over the top coming down, but when I try to feel like I'm lowering my arms first and coming through, its just a big old push to the right.\n\n  \nJust after a bit of advice on what to work on, and mainly, how to best work on it.\n\n  \nFirst Reddit post as well I think, so apologies if its all tits up.\n\nhttps://reddit.com/link/1qizpbm/video/ro832ajvspeg1/player\n\n","date":"2026-01-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1m95axk/rotation_how_it_actually_should_feel_cont/","author":"u/dillfally","rating":null,"text":"Thanks for the feedback y’all. As a newbie golfer I watch a lot of videos and hear about rotation of the hips and focus too much on how it looks. As stated in my last post, I don’t have a lot of “natural athleticism” and didn’t grow up around sports. I rely on watching tutorials, recording myself, observing the experienced then making comparisons and adjustments accordingly. I struggle to know what I am supposed to feel. First thing I observed in a swing that I thought I could control was how the lead knee bent in the downswing so that’s what I went for. I have been trying the Swee.ai app, what I have come to realize is it puts everyone on the same playing field, I didn’t account for natural body limitations. I was going for what the swing “should” look like without taking into account what it actually takes mobility wise for a beautiful swing to look the way it does and still be correct. Probably a big mistake, I kept saying that I felt like I was sLinging rather than swinging. Very loose and collapsed, very little potential energy or “coil” in the backswing. Then it was difficult to post back up on my lead leg through impact. Big issue with swaying to my trail side as well from p","date":"2025-07-25","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pwxd3b/practising_swing_and_swing_plane_in_real_time/","author":"u/yonkystonk","rating":null,"text":"I know there are a lot of apps where you can record your swing and then trace the club path to visualise the swing however these aren’t helping me and I was wondering if there were any apps where you could film yourself in real time and it maybe overlays the swing plane on the screen so you can practice the golf swing in real time seeing what the swing plane should be so you can sort of trace it whilst watching yourself.\n\nDo any apps do this?","date":"2025-12-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1p3w0tv/iron_fitting/","author":"u/Relevant-Report-7586","rating":null,"text":"Hello campers,\nNew golfers in my 40’s here. I’ve been taking lessons for the last three months with intentions of continuing them through 2026.  Becoming a student of the game you can say. \n\nI’m currently using my irons from 2004 when I played 3 times a year in college. I’ve got the itch to get fitted for new irons for the spring. Being pretty athletic I’ve gotten better with my swing characteristics.  \n\nMany of my strokes that are inflating my handicap (25+) are from the tee box (water hazards,  drop and distance impacts, playing from woods, you get the idea).  I’m stubborn and are okay with killing my score using a driver to get reps in. I’m not using fairway finders to drop strokes, I need to work through the growing pains.  I’m told my iron play is more of the mid teens capability. \n\nSo there’s the broad picture. My instructor will also be my club fitter. I’m going to have a discussion with him when the time comes that I don’t want to pigeon hole myself to just the GI market, I’d also like to sample some of the hollow back irons. IE: ai200, i530, p790, t250.\n\nI’ve been watching a lot of club performance videos on YouTube and it doesn’t seem that there is much of drop off in per","date":"2025-11-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ozddpb/advice_welcome_beginner_self_taught_golf_swing/","author":"u/RBouschery","rating":null,"text":"Hey Reddit! Looking for advice on what to work on w/ my golf swing.\n\n**Context:**   \nSelf-taught golfer playing/practicing maybe 2-3x/month over the last \\~10 months (no tournaments or so so official HC is 54 but I play \\~30).   \n  \nI've filmed myself and tried using some golf apps to get an understanding of my swing + watched a bunch of YT videos that helped me a lot (at least I think so).\n\nMy own analysis of my biggest problem is I seem to first duck and then straighten up to make up for it which might be due to lack of hip rotation(?). \n\nAlso if interesting for context - I play with beginners clubs - Wilson Profile XD regular length, graphite shaft. I'm 183cm / 6ft tall. The recorded shot was with a 9i.","date":"2025-11-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1cihtjw/can_somebody_explain_to_me_the_mechanics_of_the/","author":"u/King_Da_Ka","rating":null,"text":"How do the pros get from where they are in the below picture to the ball? Like what body mechanism is being used here to do that?\n\n[Rory](https://preview.redd.it/420vxjocy0yc1.png?width=1300&format=png&auto=webp&s=162483e6d23f946f81f8b6f1f74eed8c663a7956)\n\nWhat exactly is the \"feeling\" or movement that gets these guys from this picture to squaring the face to the ball. Is it turning your wrists over while also pulling your arms towards the ball? Like I'm confused on the feel here.\n\nAlso just for curiosities sake, where is his weight here? I can see he's moving towards his front foot, but toes, heels, or middle of the feet?\n\nI appreciate any help here. Just a little confused since he gets from there \\^ to the ball faster than I can blink. I'm assuming it's timing, but I still don't understand what he's doing to even get there.\n\n[Link to the Rory video, 1:00 minute mark for the above clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxpxMaP7fAc&ab_channel=VisualGolf)\n\nEdit: Thank you to everyone who has chipped in here. I just got back from the range. Had an oddly good session trying to apply some of the stuff y'all recommended. My biggest issues seem to be shifting my weight tow","date":"2024-05-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pdjz6g/can_it_be_real/","author":"u/Logical_Trade_3287","rating":null,"text":"I'm a 30 something Male who's played Field Hockey most of my life and my golf swing was a hockey swing with a golf club. Rigid as hell, little to no wrist hinge, straight back and straight forward. It wasn't terrible, unaesthetic for sure but has served me okay. Drive's would carry around 250 and good days would be around 18-21 Handicap. \n\nThis winter, i wanted to get into the lab and build a new swing. One which would allow me to break through my current ceiling whilst looking like a golf swing. After trying to absorb a million different micro moves and tips from YouTube & Reels. I was at a total loss. Results were abysmal, building consistency felt impossible as the swing felt different every time, i had no clue what i'd done right on the good ones and wrong on the bad ones. Mind was racing with thoughts, I was totally unrelaxed, trying to implement a thousand thoughts at one time. \n\nFuck, I think i've fucked my swing forever.   \n  \nI had 10 minutes left on my absolute disaster simulator session. It couldn't get any worse at this point, so I thought sod everything i've tried to learn and I'm just gonna \"swing\" and see what happens. I've seen enough golf to know where the back","date":"2025-12-03","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mso06q/aha_moment/","author":"u/Sanpedro-Improv-23","rating":null,"text":"So i’ve been golfing for about seven years now and I’ve had some good rounds and some bad rounds etc. I went and played yesterday and once again the consistency was not there and I’ve always known that it had something to do with my back swing. Like this is the start of the entire sequence so this must be right and I have to feel right. Around hole number 7 I told myself to just turn the club back more flatter and use my lead shoulder to turn the club around me, and oh boy let me tell you, you want to talk about consistency!! I’m pretty sure out of the 1000 videos I’ve watched on the golf swing I’m pretty sure there was a video speaking of this! Hopefully this helps someone!!","date":"2025-08-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1n8l4z3/obsessed_with_swing_no_space_to_practice/","author":"u/PostGamePong81","rating":null,"text":"Hey folks,\n\nI am returning to golf after not playing for 5+ years with a passion. My prior golf experience consisted of a handful of summer rounds with friends and scramble tournaments. At that time I lived in a place with a lot of middling but affordable golf courses. I now live in a major city with better and more expensive courses, but with substantially less space and mobility (thus not playing for 5 years).\n\nI am now at a stage in my life where I can invest more time and money into my hobbies, so my partner and I started to take some lessons, but unfortunately the space and mobility constraints have not changed. If I was living back home, I would set up a simulator and a camera in my garage, but I now live in a 2 bedroom condo.\n\nI have access to a range with mats only as well as good local golf courses, but I work a lot and find that beyond my weekly lessons, I am mostly just in my office or living room working on swing mechanics without a ball.\n\nSo my question - How can I set up a practice area in one of the bedrooms? I can't actually hit balls so I don't think launch monitors will work. What I want to be able to do is read or watch some videos and then go work on my swing an","date":"2025-09-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1l01l4g/is_this_right_leaning_into_a_drive/","author":"u/Obvious-Marionberry2","rating":null,"text":"I've been casually golfing for 30 years, and I've never been able to loft a drive or a lower numbered iron.  My short game is amazing though.  \n\nAnyway, I went to top golf the other day with a bit of determination on lofting a drive.  I watched a few other players.  What I saw was people swinging the club like a baseball bat actually trying to hit the ball up.\n\nSo I tested it, normal backswing, then I  Leaned down and to the right on the for swing, like I wanted to hit a baseball up... Holy crap it worked.\n\nIt was not a fluke I hit 30 balls in a row higher and further than I ever have with a driver.\n\nIs this how driving is supposed to work?  It feels \"wrong,\" but the results are undeniable.\n\nWas my thinking all this time that a normal swing is the same as a drive swing just wrong?  I am both upset and amazed by these tests.\n\nI have to work on my club head speed as I'm only hitting at 100mph.  But if this is the correct swing, I can work on that no issues.","date":"2025-05-31","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kcqfrj/i_cant_hit_the_ball_consistently_any_tips_for/","author":"u/sweaty_mammals","rating":null,"text":"I just started golfing and constantly hit just the top of ball or way to much ground before the ball (I know I should take a divot after the ball but have only been able to do that 1 time). I've been watching too many YouTube videos and getting overwhelmed with the tips. I plan on taking a lesson in the next 2-3 weeks but is there anything I can work on in the mean time? Thanks for any help!","date":"2025-05-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1cj0wc2/my_short_game_is_just_abysmal_what_can_i_do/","author":"u/EarthToBrint","rating":null,"text":"Hey there. 15 capper here. I play mostly low hcap golf from tee to green side but I absolutely cannot hit shots around the green to save my life. It costs me a stroke EVERY HOLE. This spring I have hit around 3000 shots practicing my chipping and I still duff 1 out 10 and skull 2 out of 10 and most of the time I only get 1 or 2 within 5 feet. It’s not for a lack of practice, I just dont have the skill to hit 5-10-20 yard pitch shots. I don’t know why it’s so difficult for me but I need help. I’ve watched many YouTube videos, current swing thoughts are “ball at the back foot, 70% weight on the front and let the chest do the work and do not compromise spine angle”. I feel like I have an idea of the technique but I’m still not even close. I would love just one go to shot that I can consistently make contact with to put it to 10 feet consistently and not be afraid of a duff or a skull.\n\nAny of yall been here?","date":"2024-05-03","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1iruyl4/zero_compressionlag_advice_needed/","author":"u/wheelsnthrills","rating":null,"text":"Hey everyone, looking for some advice on a bad habit that’s crept into my game. My ability to compress the ball has completely disappeared, and I’ve been trying to diagnose what’s going wrong.\n\nBasically, my low point is 2-3 inches behind the ball. I’m releasing early, casting—classic loss of lag. I think I need to focus on two things:\n\n1.\tCreating More Wrist Angle at P2 (Club Parallel) – I’m not getting enough of an “L” shape between my wrist and club, so when I transition, it already looks like I’m releasing/casting. But in reality, I never actually get into a good position to hold any lag in the first place.\n\n2.\tBetter Weight Transfer to My Lead Side – I think I need to shift my weight more effectively to the left side to help move my low point forward. Right now, I’m likely hanging back too much, which isn’t helping.\n\nAm I on the right track here, or is there something else I should be considering? I watch a lot of Porzak Golf and know I need to start working through his drills, but if anyone has specific video recommendations or drills that helped them with this, I’d love to hear them.","date":"2025-02-17","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pbgbq3/see_anything_to_work_on/","author":"u/Solid-Bison-6184","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been trying to fix my chicken wing, but I’m doing that through forearm rotation and I’m wondering if I should put my knuckles down around impact to get some more compression and shafting but I still supinate my forearm? Does that come after impact? I’m kind of lost with all the YouTube golf videos. I’ve watched on the different recommendations.","date":"2025-12-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ox8njr/need_help_with_swing/","author":"u/austinboswell10","rating":null,"text":"I’ve just recently started golfing and after watching multiple YouTube videos, I’ve come to a point where I can strike the ball pretty clean, but I know there’s still some work to do, any help or pointers on my swing would be greatly appreciated.","date":"2025-11-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1n77x9k/first_time_filming_my_golf_swing_serve_me_the/","author":"u/wokeuplikepettro","rating":null,"text":"alright, first time i’ve ever pointed a camera at myself swinging a club. didn’t realize it’d feel like watching old home videos of yourself dancing … awkward, confusing, and a little cringy.\n\ni know it’s not pretty, and i probably break about seventeen unspoken golf commandments in the process, but hey, that’s why i’m here. i figured if i’m going to improve, i might as well throw myself to the wolves and get some honest eyes on it.\n\nso… what’s working, what’s a train wreck, and what should i focus on before i cement any bad habits? i can handle the critique.. serve it raw.(pause)","date":"2025-09-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mcsbrj/ball_position/","author":"u/notabotjustaguy","rating":null,"text":"I'm getting into golf. I got a new 3 and 5 hybrid the other day. The guy at Golf Galaxy says I should hit them exactly like an iron. Middle of my stance, compressing down on the ball. \n\nI am taking lessons and we grabbed the 5h to swing yesterday and he told me to the move the ball to the front of my stance like my driver and hit it like a driver. \n\nI default to the coach cuz he's watching my swing, but like any millennial, I can't accept that until I hear from the internet. Thoughts?","date":"2025-07-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mf9nk1/is_this_the_best_golf_drill_to_instantly_improve/","author":"u/MacaronCurrent1220","rating":null,"text":"[Is This The Best Golf Drill to Instantly Improve Ball Striking?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DZJQfk85Oc) \n\nRick Shiels and Charles Howell III recently released a video packed with the former [‪@PGATOUR‬](https://www.youtube.com/@PGATOUR) and current [‪@LIVGolf‬](https://www.youtube.com/@LIVGolf)  veteran's favorite tips and drills. But are these the secrets that will actually improve YOUR game? As a professional golf instructor, I'm providing my expert analysis and breaking down the powerful advice from one of golf's most dedicated grinders.  \n  \nIn this video, I offer my professional opinion on the golf instruction shared by Charles Howell III in his latest appearance on the [‪@RickShielsPGA‬](https://www.youtube.com/@RickShielsPGA)  channel. We'll go beyond the surface-level tips and perform a deep dive into the \"why\" behind CH3's drills. We'll analyze his philosophy on ball striking, his secrets for consistency, and the practice habits that have led to a multi-decade career at the highest level of professional golf.  \n  \nIs every drill from a Tour Pro right for the amateur golfer? Which tips should you implement immediately, and which ones might need modification for your ","date":"2025-08-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1oy2213/getting_clubs_sized/","author":"u/-DaveThomas-","rating":null,"text":"I recently picked up golfing this past summer. I bought a set of clubs from someone off of Craigslist. $100 for a full set of MacGregor irons, Driver, 3 wood, and the bag. Bought the cheapest putter Amazon was selling and have been having a blast ever since, 114 being my lowest score so far.      \n\nNow that it has been a few months, and I'm starting to hit things straight fairly consistently, I am wondering how important/necessary it is to get my clubs fitted. I am 6'3\" and every time I watch a video of myself, I look much more hunched over compared to other golfers, and I believe I am setting up/addressing the ball correctly based on tips I have read.     \n\nI suppose my questions are:    \n\n1) Am I right in thinking these clubs are too short?     \n2) Would getting these relatively cheap clubs fitted be worth it for me? Or should I save for a better set before doing so?        \n\nI have done a little research on fitting costs, but am still a bit uncertain what something like that costs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance! ","date":"2025-11-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1oo8tnv/slice_hook_finding_the_balance/","author":"u/Apprehensive_Tough25","rating":null,"text":"Golfing for 4-5 months.\nThe first 2 clips are from my last round and the range the day before (cannot stop slicing to save my life).\nWatched some vids and had an epiphany about taking away with a square face and rolling forearms through contact to hit a draw. Now I am only hitting draws or shanks.\n\nI’m looking for tips:\n 1. Stop hitting the ground before contact (shank)?\n2. How to find balance between a slice and hook on contact?\n\nPs: Pls ignore my commentary on the middle clip I was excited I finally stopped slicing it 😅\n\nThank you!","date":"2025-11-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ga7v2s/driver_destroying_my_game_how_do_you_guys_reset/","author":"u/No-Anywhere-7169","rating":null,"text":"I'm a newbie to golf and have been playing only 2 months. First I must say that I'm hooked to this beautifully frustrating game.\n\nWe've been playing 3 par 9 holes once or twice a week and I'd gotten to a fairly consistent level with my irons. I knew my yardages and it was just my short game and putting that needed work. The boys have discussed playing on larger proper courses not 100 yards pitch and putt.\n\nNow here is the problem. I just can't hit a driver to save my life. I mean at all. This pursuit to actually hit a ball straight and further than my 7 iron is now affecting my entire game, I have no confidence behind the club, I feel uncoordinated, arms like jelly. Any consistency is gone. It will then take me 10 or so shots back on the irons just to get any feeling back. I've watched / read so many videos and articles that I feel that I could write a short dissertation on it! I just can't replicate it..\n\nI've just returned back from another failed range trip. Working my way up the clubs slowly before completely crumbling at the driver. It wasn't helped by the 7ft ex rugby player choosing the bay next to me and using his driver to clearly work through a divorce. Consistently blast","date":"2024-10-23","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1na0ua7/anyone_here_signed_up_for_amg_matrix/","author":"u/yamayeeter","rating":null,"text":"Was recently in a slump with my golf swing that it felt discouraging to play. That was until I started watching a bit of Athletic motion golf’s videos where they debunk moves taught on YouTube and show how to reach certain positions of the golf swing without even forcing it. \n\nThis video really opened my eyes.\nhttps://youtu.be/xIgaWMcCOYw?si=Qbf88VHRfF5Lx4bm\n\nI implemented a few things from their channel and I look at the golf swing way differently now. From their channel I found myself adding 20 yards to my swing without the need of trying to swing hard, I am compressing the ball in a “simpler” fashion where I’m not forcing shaft lean by holding onto angles. Now that I’m not holding onto angles, I found that I don’t fight a slice as often as before.\n\nThis has got me interested into joining their online membership. They call it AMG Matrix. Wanted to ask here if anyone has ever tried it and can share what they thought of it? ","date":"2025-09-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1luuqw0/rate_my_swing/","author":"u/Rensiic","rating":null,"text":"This is my 5 iron, anything I should be watching or any advice on something I’m missing? Been golfing for 3 years now! ","date":"2025-07-08","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1p142k8/compare_garmin_epix_pro_to_approach_s70/","author":"u/charlottestanley95","rating":null,"text":"I’m buying my fiancé a Garmin as a present and he’s a massive golf player. He does a lot of other sports/working out so don’t want to get him a watch that won’t be able to track his fitness and is purely for golf only. Anyone tried both and have recommendations for me, please 😊\n\nNever posted on reddit before so hope this works out okay 😂","date":"2025-11-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1maz7j7/watch_me_swing_angry/","author":"u/Bad0din","rating":null,"text":"I stopped playing 10ish years ago and decided a month ago to start back up. At my best I averaged 90-94 playing “real golf”. No gimmies, foot wedges, etc. So I’m trying to salvage a swing that wasn’t that great to begin with. \n\nI went to the range today to work on my irons because last round they were awful. I hit about 60 balls with my 7 iron and it was ugly. I was trying so hard to hit something decent. So… I got mad. \n\nI said f@ck it and just started swinging as hard as I could. Crazy thing happened and I started hitting them pretty well. I was launching a 7 iron about 180-190 in the air. They were either a complete shank or straight with a slight fade. But I was still mad and switched to my driver. \n\nI started off hitting a lot of hooks but then out of nowhere I’m banging drives mostly straight, further than I ever have. I’m safely calling 275 in the air and might have snuck one to 300. \n\nThe shots were still either full shanks or crazy good, so not how I’d want to swing on the course. But damn. 🤣","date":"2025-07-27","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kt4jth/ive_taken_your_advice/","author":"u/nharri18","rating":null,"text":"Thank you all for commenting with tips yesterday!! (Especially camera angle guy). Still haven’t taken a lesson, only now I’ve gotten my advice from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram reels AND reddit. \n\nWent again today bc I was excited to put these to use. Forgot to mention yesterday, I played baseball from about 3y/o until I graduated high school, some of the mistakes I’m making can probably be attributed to a baseball/golf mixed swing. Had a few comments about my grip, strengthened up my right hand and a little bit of my left. Open stance, my stance in this video feels miles closed to me but I guess that’s what you get when you unknowingly line up 40 yards right everytime. My left leg, my left leg would start to rise and leave very little room for my hands to come through and I’d get stuck, I made it a point to just leave it on the ground until after I made contact with the ball, then just follow through with it. Widened my take away what feels like a lot, but after watching the video I’ve realized it’s just about the same. Somebody said I was doing the chicken wing thing, not sure what that is but I bet I’m still doing it. Started rotating more, the thought is to show my belt buckle to","date":"2025-05-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nj4xtr/first_time_posting_here_any_advice_is_appreciated/","author":"u/Uneducated_Engineer","rating":null,"text":"I just got back into golf this year so I've been watching this sub and trying to improve where I can. \n\nI used to play competitive baseball so the big step on the back swing is pretty engrained into me lol. I had good hip motion but started working on getting the wrist snap at the right spot (it was early) and lost some of it in the process. I usually hit the ball straight but it is often pulled left of where I aim. I have more pull hooks than slices these days. I shoot in the mid-high 90s.\n\nAny and all feedback is appreciated!","date":"2025-09-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1m1rhe1/im_practically_new_to_actually_playing_golf_and/","author":"u/sheebzus0","rating":null,"text":"I watch pro golf, but I’m a complete beginner when it comes to playing, so would appreciate any advice lol.\n\nMy dominant hand is my right hand, but when it comes to swinging things, I generally prefer my left side, such as baseball. My shoulders and swing feels so unsmooth when I try swinging righty. When I swung a golf club for the first time, I had a baseball swing and sucked lol, but I was doing it lefty since I felt more comfortable with my hand-eye coordination and ability to make contact on that side, which is why I’ve stuck with it.\n\nSince my left hand is my non-dominant hand though, I notice that I struggle with “feel” from that hand, like face control. I’ve also heard that in golf you don’t want to generate power from your lead hand, and power comes from the trail hand, which is why I wonder if I’m hindering myself by swinging lefty.\n\nOne thing I notice is that when I start a swinging session, I feel very comfortable swinging the irons lefty, though I feel I don’t generate as much power as I potentially could imo. The shots are not perfect, but they are relatively straight at times. But I notice as I get tired, I cannot hit a proper iron shot for my life, and I think I rea","date":"2025-07-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1n0d9qj/driver_slice_to_the_right/","author":"u/pwrtotheppl","rating":null,"text":"I’m relatively new to golf and have had a lot of fun watching my handicap improve over the last few months. Something I’ve noticed is my driver consistently is creating issues for me on the course whether it be losing balls oob, not quite getting the distance I need (I average probably 200-220 yard), or just creating a lot of unnecessary extra work for me vs my more experienced golf buddies. I believe my biggest issue (likely among many others) is a hard slice to the right. Any advice or tips you have to 1) fix that slice or 2) increase my distance would be much appreciated!!! \n\nLocation: Scarecrow in Washington State (highly recommend for your next golf trip!) ","date":"2025-08-26","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nbrd82/mental_or_something_fundamental/","author":"u/Informal-Nectarine69","rating":null,"text":"So, I have a massive problems with my swing, to the point that I’m starting to think if I should just quit golf.\n\nBackground: been playing all sorts of ball sports all my life; football (soccer), basketball, tennis, ice-hockey, etc. Never been strongest or fastest, but always had a great iq and skills, learning (and understanding) new stuff easily. At 35 started golf and within ~100 rounds or so got down to 10 handicap and playing occasionally to mid and high 70s. On a good day my swing was pretty straight with all clubs, and on a worse day a powerfade flirting with slice.\n\nThen, spend one winter shooting hundreds of balls each week indoors. And when spring came my game was just destroyed with a massive spin out move. Since that; for the past 3 seasons I haven’t been able to play any decent golf at all with my average score now just below 100, and rounds always including few penalties. My swing is completely all over the place. Had a decent coach; nothing. Have by myself tried to tweak every possible thing there is; nothing. Read and watched stuff; nothing. Spent hours and hours on the range: nothing.\n\nEvery time I get an ”a-ha” moment and think I’ve cracked my problem I get to the","date":"2025-09-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mb4tdr/help_with_my_swing_very_beginner/","author":"u/Mortem122","rating":null,"text":"About a week ago, my father in law brought me out golfing with him on vacation for a very casual front 9. Never golfed before but I really enjoyed it and it inspired me to want to get more into it. Got a set of handle me down clubs to mess around with and watched some videos on swings and the like. Here is a video of my swing. I would love some critique on what I can start to work on. It seems like when I make good contact, it usually slices right. Often times I top the ball too. Really want to work on my game and join some outings/leagues in the coming years. It relaxing and having 3 daughters, the range/course seems to be a good getaway in the evenings. Thanks in advance ","date":"2025-07-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mx88x4/very_new_please_critique/","author":"u/DLiz723","rating":null,"text":"Bought my own cheap set a couple months ago and I’ve been to the driving range 5-8 times. Trying to watch videos and such to improve, don’t have money for golf lessons.\n\nI know there’s a lot to work on in this, but the two big things I see is that I don’t have enough rotation in my hips/torso, and I’m not shifting my weight to my lead leg.\n\nMy biggest issue is topping the ball. Probably 30-40% of my hits go into the ground or barely rise. I’ve been pretty good with hitting the ball straight, slicing is maybe 20% of my ‘solid’ hits.\n\nThanks all","date":"2025-08-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1dn801e/is_my_daughters_back_swing_too_much_varsity_golf/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"She’s 12 and loves the game. It’s fine for now. She’s not generating any extra power with it but who cares? Let her play","date":"2024-06-24","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k4l2sa/how_do_pros_hit_their_driver_so_far/","author":"u/Creepy_Ad2486","rating":null,"text":"Hitting the sweet spot every single time, or close enough to it, makes a big difference. You were playing 2-3 times a week last year, they were probably spending 30+ hours a week with a golf club in their hands.","date":"2025-04-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mdv8hy/2_years_of_on_and_off_practice_i_can_whack_it_far/","author":"u/notanotheraccountfml","rating":null,"text":"So I've been practicing and playing golf for 2 ish years. I love the game, I've had some lessons , and I watch a lot of golf content for tips. I know the buzzwords, I can visualise Rory or Wood's swing, I have bought the swing trainer... but my swing looks like crap and I get very inconsistent results day to day and swing to swing. I am not a naturally athletic person, and I think my swing relies on athletic timing, which I do not have. I am as surprised as anyone when it goes where I want it to. \n\nI can see I stand up at the end, but I don't know why I do that? I load in the swing through of eyes on the ball, head still and this is what comes out. The weird thing is that 4 out of 10 shots are well hit, so I have clearly compensated and created a Feankenstein's monster of a swing. \n\nI am sure I am now reinforcing bad habits and would love some advice on what to unpack to get a more consistent swing. \n\nPs the yardage spread here is normal. I can hit my 7 iron 140 to 200yds, with no advance warning of what is coming. Could go left or right. Never broke 100 💔 ","date":"2025-07-31","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ncxhch/anyone_have_a_front_heel_lift_to_their_swing_like/","author":"u/rueggy","rating":null,"text":"I was watching this youtube of Bobby Jones and he lifted his front heel during the backswing. Also saw a video of Frances Ouimet's (Greatest Game Ever Played) swing and he did the same. Modern golf pros don't recommend it anymore. I googled about it and got a good comparison of pros vs cons of the classic vs modern swing, so now I understand why. Modern swing maximizes speed and power. Seems the classic swing might be the way to go for older golfers, like me now in my 50s. Less stress on the lower back and easier if you lack flexibility. The lower right side of my back is still feeling it after I played 9 holes a couple days ago.\n\nHas anyone added a front heel lift to their swing and can speak to their experience? One of the more challenging things for me in the golf swing is consistently getting weight moving forward at the start of the downswing. The heel lift and plant looks like a good trigger.  With that plus the lower back benefits, think I should try it. ","date":"2025-09-09","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1o9juzx/swing_drills/","author":"u/Daeksory97","rating":null,"text":"Hello all! I'm very new to the game of golf, and only started because I got a free set of clubs from a coworker. I'm curious if people have any drills, or youtubers they recommend to watch for just starting with swing basics. I've gone to a driving range a few times, but have always been someone who wants to find focused things to do for improvement on whatever. There seems to be a million different videos and channels that vary on what they say for starting out, so I'm just curious what yall would recommend?\nI'm also lucky I've got a coworker who used to run golf shops, and give lessons at private clubs that said he'd give me lessons for $25, so I'm 100% gonna take him up on that. But I just want to get a decent start of things that I can work on at home","date":"2025-10-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k8akfk/why_do_golfers_approach_a_putt_with_one_hand/","author":"u/EUW_Death_Flare","rating":null,"text":"When you watch people line up their putt on the green they kinda hold it in one hand as they get settled before holding it with 2, is there a reason for this? Sorry if this is the wrong sub, I felt like the general golf sub wasn’t the right place ","date":"2025-04-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k2v9pj/second_time_playing_golf_looking_for_advice/","author":"u/MyLifeIsAnL","rating":null,"text":"So this is my second time actually playing golf the first time was an hour with my dad who is a good player so he helped me with my swing but this was just on my own so I’m looking for advice on what to fix. I’m in vietnam at the moment so I don’t have access to easy coaching.  I’ve watched a fair amount of golf so I at least kinda understand the swing I think. From what I understand most people slice the ball but the entire time I was playing I hit almost every ball to my left while also hitting a draw that pulled it back to the right. I think this might be because I’m used to a two handed pickleball backhand that comes around the side of the ball but I could be off base. Anyways thanks in advance for the help! ","date":"2025-04-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1o2tdux/left_foot_moving_correctly_in_down_swing/","author":"u/mrmeowmeowmeowmr","rating":null,"text":"\nWatched this video and I’m a little dumb founded. I’ve always been horrible at early extension and I can’t wait to try this. \n\nWhy does no one talks about the act of pushing your lead foot backwards? I mean literally I am consumed with golf media, and this is the first time I’ve heard this. \n\nMy down swing sequence is\nShift weight, bump an inch or so left, \n(Happens almost simultaneously)\n\nthen turn my left hip back to match my right hip\n.\n\nThat’s all I did for a while but I came across this video.\n\nI’m going to be incorporating it and trying it out, I’m really bad at early extending and keeping my butt on the wall. I’m hoping this may help.\n\nIs the correct down swing sequence then:\n\n\n1 Shift weight, bump an inch or so left, \n(Happens almost simultaneously)\n2 Move the left hip back to match the right, \nAlmost simultaneously \nThen pushing backwards with lead leg and try to extend it?\n\nWhat’s your down swing sequence?\nHave you had success implementing this?\nCheers,\n\n(20+ HCP)\n\n\n\n\n","date":"2025-10-10","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1n2115o/update_i_received_a_lot_of_great_advice_on_my/","author":"u/esmirnow","rating":null,"text":"I just wanted to say that I don’t usually give out enough love or thanks or speak my mind, that’s my flaw. This community helped me greatly with some mental struggles these past few days and I just wanted to extend my gratitude and appreciation.\n\nWhether it’s the commenters busting your balls, or the self-deprecating humor about your own golf game…\nThe video you watch in admiration and think to yourself “why’s this guy asking for advice?”.\nOr even the users who are genuinely trying to help you with your swing, whether they know how to or not.\n\nIt turns out, I really like this community. \n\nIt’s a community that expands the circumference of something we all love, or else why would we be here trying to improve? I think that anyone who posts their swing for critique here is commendable, because it means they have taken the first step onto the road towards perfection - \nin a sport that cannot be perfected.\n\nWe all have the same need to strive for something that is unattainable.\n\nSo thank you and goodnight.\n\nI’m including some raw footage of a few shots with an 8i, old Callaway, don’t know the loft.\nAnd yes, I’m wearing Timbs, roast me.\n\nTLDR: I’m sappy, be easy on the noobs, \n🔥 me.","date":"2025-08-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1jdtdtr/lost_15_yards_on_irons_what_is_happening/","author":"u/Complete_Ad_8987","rating":null,"text":"This is a nine iron. Typically a 145ish carry avg. Center strike, a little high on launch angle but always haven't been. My spin is up a bit and my distance and smash are just getting killed. \n\nI can crank the speed up to 85-86 but it doesn't do any good for distance. \n\nBased on these numbers what do you think is happening?  ","date":"2025-03-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lmc398/this_game_is_going_to_give_me_an_aneurysm/","author":"u/Personal_Fox2112","rating":null,"text":"I posted my driver swing and about how I can never get the face to close unless I try to flip. My driver face isn’t releasing in my swing. My driver has been unplayable on the course for my full year golfing so far. Had multiple lessons and no major swing errors, can hit straight and draws on the sim. Well on the range testing a new Denali shaft , I remembered watching Fred Couples driver swing where he releases his right hand pointer and thumb before contact. \nSo I run the drill where you hit without those fingers on the grip and literally dead straight. Add the fingers back and push slice. Andddddddd I figured out that those two fingers are too tight on the club causing me to literally hold the face open no matter what. So I take a way softer grip and voila. If you’re struggling with not releasing the club try softening your grip to what feels minuscule and it may be the key to your issues. Just wanted to pass the info on for someone else that may have that same nagging issue , something so small that I never thought I did was grip the club too tight, or that it would effect releasing. ","date":"2025-06-28","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mwi7vr/beginner_driver_swing_guidance/","author":"u/CheesecakeOk8128","rating":null,"text":"I just recently started playing golf and I really haven’t even gone out that much but would like to play way more (played less then 10 times). I do plan on doing some lessons before the summer is over but finally recorded my driver swing after hitting terrible the whole time and it’s clear why I couldn’t hit it because man that swing is ugly lol. I could never tell how bad my baseball swing style was until seeing it.  Would love some constructive criticism and what to focus on and what drills have been beneficial. Again I do plan on taking some lessons soon but would love some stuff to work on before hand. I have watched some videos and actually went from not being able to hit irons to actually hitting them decently for a beginner, but driver not so much. Thanks in advance. ","date":"2025-08-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lsicjw/help_me_fix_my_golf_swing/","author":"u/remgoodmove","rating":null,"text":"This is my first time ever swinging a golf club. I watched a few tik Toks on how to hold the club. I used to play baseball so I feel like i have a decent feel for the swinging objects. I’m just looking to hit the ball straight lol","date":"2025-07-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1i822ql/chippingpitching_technique/","author":"u/No-Cheetah-7864","rating":null,"text":"   I have been playing for about 15 years and I am currently a 8 handicap. My chipping thought has always been to keep my wrists passive and  use the big muscles to rock my shoulders. Over the past year this has caused the club to bottom out behind the ball. No matter how hard I try my weight shifts to my trail foot and I hit the ball fat or completely duff it. My scores have been completely dependent on whether or not I can chip that day. \n   I noticed that all good chippers seem to quiet the body down and use more hands and wrists. I watch a lot of YouTube golf and all the good short game players like Grant, Garrett, Wesley Bryan, etc. are much more handsy. I started researching Phil and Jack and they teach to use more wrist set and hands in the short game. \n  I live in Maryland so it’s been way too cold to play, but I have been practicing chipping a lot in my basement. By setting my wrists early, I can keep my weight on my left side and attack the ball. \n  Any thoughts on this?","date":"2025-01-23","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mtuas0/back_again/","author":"u/joker419","rating":null,"text":"Alright, trying to take the advice of several on this page in addressing my overall swing development and get things moving in the right direction. I’m a month in and want to set myself up for good times ahead. “Before” video was first I posted and the consensus was to work on a better setup and rotation. I seem to rely too much on my arms. “After” video was posted after a week or so of working on a better setup and trying to get more hip movement. Consensus was that I was “flipping” (had to look that one up) and still didn’t have enough rotation and was relying too much on arms. So I watched some Porzack golf vids that were linked in the comments and today, stuck inside with a sick kid and ridiculous Florida heat, I set myself up in the living room to try out some ideas from the vids and see if I can get things moving in a better direction. I don’t think I’ve corrected everything (maybe actually nothing) after watching the Porzack vids but feel like I can see some small bit of ground being gained. Last time I felt that way this sub humbled me so I definitely need better eyes. Please take a look at the video compilation and let me know if things are moving in a better direction tod","date":"2025-08-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1n6c2jw/tips_for_my_beginner_swing_no_video/","author":"u/OkCheesecake5917","rating":null,"text":"Hi all, Just started getting into golf and I’m fully reliant on YouTube and tiktok tutorials to swing a golf club. I’ve been to the range around 6 times this past 2 weeks and have felt some improvement in my compression. However when watching videos i feel my upper body overextending too early. Any tips or suggestions and ratings on my swing is much appreciated. Thanks so much","date":"2025-09-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lrmlq6/driver_swing_progress_and_feedback/","author":"u/No_Fox6061","rating":null,"text":"Hi all,\n\nPlease see the video of a recent driver swing that went >300 yards per my GPS app. \n\nI am brand new to golf have put a lot of work in over the past 3 weeks to improve (100 drives per day every day). For reference I also included a clip of my driver swing from the start of my journey. \n\nDo you have any feedback for how I can continue to get better? Should I consider my driver progress acceptable and move on to mastering the irons?\n\nThanks!","date":"2025-07-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1n2pdn1/should_i_be_rotating_more/","author":"u/Impressive_Union7467","rating":null,"text":"Watching myself swing for the first time and noticed I have a very short backswing. Any tips or drills to help me rotate more? \n\nTwo seasons into golfing, around a 9 handicap now. I feel like it’s time to work on swing mechanics to improve further.","date":"2025-08-28","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ncgf3l/rake_app/","author":"u/Diligent_Control_348","rating":null,"text":"In the process of developing a golf app to help you find the perfect fit or clubs for your day on the course. App is called rake and its a reselling app that takes you to ebay or amazon etc for the products. If you know watches you know BEZEL its going to be like that and better. Working on this for about a year now and just wondered what the golf community thought. Even tho I suck at golf im still trying to look my best out there\n\n","date":"2025-09-09","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1djmtuk/please_help_me_just_want_to_learn_the_correct/","author":"u/AccountantEvery1599","rating":null,"text":"Hey everyone! Looking for some major help here on my swing. I’m pretty new to golf and I really just want to learn the fundamental way to swing so I have a good foundation. I really tried to learn how to rotate correctly and move my hips, but when I watch myself back, I see my hips moving strangely, and I stand up all the time at impact and I don’t know how to stop.all your help or tips is much appreciated!!","date":"2024-06-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mjlura/picked_up_golf_four_months_ago_what_do_i_need_to/","author":"u/mwt892","rating":null,"text":"As stated, I only really picked up golf in April of this year with the exception of going to the driving range a handful of times over the last ten years. \n\nFor this shot I drove the middle of the fairway (for once) on a par 4 and used a 3 wood here to clear about 235 over water in to some rough just left of the green which left me a chip and a putt for par. Now trust me when I say this, not all my shots are like this, far from it. This was certainly one of my best shots and holes of the day. \n\nI’ve not yet got a handicap and nor have I ever taken any lessons (mostly due to the cost of them) but I have been doing a lot of research online in to what clubs suit me best etc and watching TikTok / YouTube tutorials and tips religiously. \n\nAny criticism or tips would be greatly appreciated please! ","date":"2025-08-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k36yj3/watching_it_back_this_looks_somewhat_awkward_i/","author":"u/FtWorthHorn","rating":null,"text":"I will get this out of the way first and say you would hugely benefit from a lesson. You should watch this video and a swing from a pro and compare. \n\nThat said, a couple of things you might start on. First, you are set up way too far from the ball. Bend over a little at the waist, arms hang straight down. You have a straight line from shoulder to ball.\n\nSecond, and more importantly, you are swinging with only your arms. The torso is the part that turns. The arms should really just lift up. Your back should face the target during the backswing.\n\nTry to work on those two things if you can until you can get a lesson.","date":"2025-04-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k36yj3/watching_it_back_this_looks_somewhat_awkward_i/","author":"u/WeHadaNewEmployer","rating":null,"text":"1) Narrow your stance. Shoulder width apart or a touch more is plenty. \n2) Slow it down. Takeaway from address to the top of your swing should be much more controlled. You're swinging the club and trying to create a repeatable motion, not flinging the club at the ball.\n3) Turn/rotate your hips. \n4) Go get some lessons. \n\nWelcome to golf!","date":"2025-04-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k36yj3/watching_it_back_this_looks_somewhat_awkward_i/","author":"u/Scary-Jury-2182","rating":null,"text":"Most golf clubs have beginner lessons very reasonably priced. You can get a package deal of 6 lessons for $300 or so. At the very least, sign up for this and let a pro help you get your grip and your basic swing right. You will enjoy the game far more, and you won't develop bad habits that will plague your game for the rest of your life.","date":"2025-04-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k36yj3/watching_it_back_this_looks_somewhat_awkward_i/","author":"u/ImpressionTemporary4","rating":null,"text":"Why does every other new player want take a full split stance when they get a Driver their hands???\n\n\n-- signed, A New Golf who has never done this","date":"2025-04-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/165drf7/this_is_the_most_informative_video_i_have_ever/","author":"u/TheZag90","rating":null,"text":"I find AMG to be quite useful because they are absolutely 100% correct in what they say but I also don’t love their teaching style. It’s very technical and about moving specific body parts whereas I prefer external cues.\n\nFor me, Dan Greave’s 1h lesson with Rick Shiels is the best golf video on the internet.\n\nI’d fucking love a lesson with Dan but they’re like 500 quid and I’m a tight arse.","date":"2023-08-30","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/165drf7/this_is_the_most_informative_video_i_have_ever/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"I feel like so so so much happens automatically when you get a consistent swing plane. If you can stand there with a club and some basic knowledge and get it moving as smooth as possible while also moving in a straight ish line through impact with a square face almost everything else falls into place","date":"2023-08-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/165drf7/this_is_the_most_informative_video_i_have_ever/","author":"u/loophole64","rating":null,"text":"This is my goto for early extension and hip rotation. It’s probably the best golf instruction video on the internet. Keep watching AMG and you’ll have lots of “aha” moments. They do usually include drills to fix stuff, but their point in this video is that there are a lot of people out there with a bad concept for this. Do the chair drill for this, but keep the concepts in mind.","date":"2023-08-30","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/165drf7/this_is_the_most_informative_video_i_have_ever/","author":"u/foyeldagain","rating":null,"text":"Whenever I see a link with a title like that, I hope it's AMG.  This whole series of Pros vs. Ams is great.  Totally changed my game (along with lessons in which I was able to talk these videos).","date":"2023-08-30","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/165drf7/this_is_the_most_informative_video_i_have_ever/","author":"u/WhoaABlueCar","rating":null,"text":"For anyone seeing AMG for the first time, or anyone that hasn’t explored it more, this is an account absolutely worth looking into. They break down different parts of the swing in lots of detail and try to provide examples so it makes sense for the viewer. Lots of information and people should look through their content before asking reddit for advice for sure","date":"2023-08-30","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/165drf7/this_is_the_most_informative_video_i_have_ever/","author":"u/No_Ask_5652","rating":null,"text":"Has anyone followed amg distance or shaft lean video [need to pay) and experience life changing results in score (distance accuracy)?","date":"2026-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1dn801e/is_my_daughters_back_swing_too_much_varsity_golf/","author":"u/kranges_mcbasketball","rating":null,"text":"As long as she drinks 15 diet cokes this will work","date":"2024-06-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1dn801e/is_my_daughters_back_swing_too_much_varsity_golf/","author":"u/HonestWill2811","rating":null,"text":"It’s too far back. There’s nothing gained on the last 20% of that back swing except inconsistency. Want to keep that right elbow closer to her body, allows her to drop into the slot.","date":"2024-06-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1dn801e/is_my_daughters_back_swing_too_much_varsity_golf/","author":"u/mrhanky71","rating":null,"text":"You paid for a professionals opinion and they gave it to you and now you’re asking reddit 🤦🏻","date":"2024-06-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1dn801e/is_my_daughters_back_swing_too_much_varsity_golf/","author":"u/mackinder","rating":null,"text":">where’s the first tee and what’s the course record \n\n-This guys daughter","date":"2024-06-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1dn801e/is_my_daughters_back_swing_too_much_varsity_golf/","author":"u/slaptac","rating":null,"text":"Anything past parallel just creates more room for error....\n\nBUT...\n\nA Golf swing is very much a \"if it works for you\" Like batting stances. See Jim Furyk as prime example.","date":"2024-06-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1dn801e/is_my_daughters_back_swing_too_much_varsity_golf/","author":"u/hhreddithh","rating":null,"text":"High school golf coaches are NOT swing coaches. They can teach course management and do lots of short game drills and practice to help make you better. Do not let a high school coach change your child’s swing.","date":"2024-06-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k4l2sa/how_do_pros_hit_their_driver_so_far/","author":"u/Prize-Pay3038","rating":null,"text":"I have same swing speed w 7 iron. My D speed is about 117-118 without being a maniac and B speed is always mid 170s so if everything’s flat I usually fly it about 285-293. I have ideal launch angles and spin ratios, and I hit it good (went to big D1 school I can play). There’s a few potential reasons you don’t hit it that far\n\n1. Ur speed doesn’t transfer well from iron to D, ur hands might be less active or something hard to tell without seeing it but this is a possibility \n\n2. U hit it like shit and have a bad smash factor most of the time. 9.8 cap isn’t terrible by any means but maybe ur bad at striking driver \n\n3. U have an improper shaft. X stiff is likely where you should be, but there’s more to it than just X or S, you could be hitting it fine and spinning the shit out of it. You could have a 185mph ball speed if you’re spinning it 5,000 it’s only gunna go 260.\n\n4. The club fitter lied to you\n\nOne of these if ur answer","date":"2025-04-21","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k4l2sa/how_do_pros_hit_their_driver_so_far/","author":"u/tACorruption","rating":null,"text":"I mean the real answer is to just have a better swing.  Strength is a very minor factor overall, look at Akshay out there at 130 pounds.  I think leveraging the ground is the biggest thing most amateurs do poorly with driver if everything else looks solid, but without seeing your swing that's just a shot in the dark.","date":"2025-04-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k4l2sa/how_do_pros_hit_their_driver_so_far/","author":"u/bradbiederer","rating":null,"text":"275 is still a hell of a distance, even total. It’s their consistency in where they hit on top of their 112+ mph clubhead speed. If you’re swinging that fast, putting the ball across the 300 yard mark might just mean you need a few tweaks. Maybe you’re too lofted on the driver so you hey it up in the air high, but it doesn’t go as far due to that.","date":"2025-04-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k4l2sa/how_do_pros_hit_their_driver_so_far/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"This is the answer. I (46M, 2 hcp) played a 25 year old Korn Ferry player ON MY HOME COURSE and was 40 yards behind him on every drive. \n\nSome context. I’m a decent player and my driver can be good and not so good but on Sunday I was having a great driver day….down the middle, 290-310 every damn time. But this dude was even more accurate and 20-40 yards past me every single time. \n\nI’m in pretty good shape and definitely pretty strong but, man. After the front 9 I asked him, “how the hell do you do that?” His answer was a question, “How long have you been playing?”. I said, “8 years.”. He then asked, “have you played 6-7 times a week for those 8 years?”. I said, “no.”. He then wrapped up with, “well, I’ve been playing 6-7 times a week since I was 12, and before that I was on the range for 4-5 days a week since I was 5.”.\n\nSuper nice kid but he cut right to the point on that one. Thank you, Charlie. I needed to be humbled.","date":"2025-04-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k4l2sa/how_do_pros_hit_their_driver_so_far/","author":"u/thraizz","rating":null,"text":"They train everyday. They hit the gym consistently and work on muscles and flexibility that just give them more power than us mortals.","date":"2025-04-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k4l2sa/how_do_pros_hit_their_driver_so_far/","author":"u/Dornoch26","rating":null,"text":"Sweet spot as others have said is so insanely important. But also launch angle, spin rate, angle of attack, which ball you use, are all things that will affect distance. If you're able to absolutely optimize just one of those conditions, you might see a 10 yard increase. If you optimize all of them, then you see where they get the 350's from. That's why the pros warm up with trackmans now. They can see and adjust all of that data on the fly.   \n  \nSo for example, let's say today Rory arrives at the range and his launch angle is a little lower, and the spin rate is a little higher than optimal. He can figure that out in like 20 minutes and go from there. In comparison, the odds of you or I getting a single one of those purely-optimal drives out on the course, without that data, is ridiculously small.","date":"2025-04-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lg1i12/swing_help/","author":"u/Great-Carpenter5212","rating":null,"text":"For context i’m 18 athletic background picked up golf 2-3 month ago and im shooting low 100s on bad rounds low to mid 90s on good rounds. Watching videos of my swing i feel like im using way too much wrist and my arms look awkward any thoughts on what I should work on, thanks( Ignore that I skied this the tee was way too high)","date":"2025-06-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1icife4/swinging_more_in_to_out_but_still_struggling_with/","author":"u/Waste-Illustrator503","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been working on getting my path more in to out and have been able to hit some push draws or hooks even but can’t stop early extending. I feel like it looks alright until my hips are about square and then I get way on my toes and have no rotation, not sure what exactly I’m doing to cause it, any advice?\n\nI’ve been using these videos so far with some success\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IxllCJRKS4 Athletic Motion Golf hip rotation\n\nhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dJXv2kJiyi8 Eric Cogorno drill for over the top/out to in swing\n\nhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JXGSFxOf-Iw Justin Rose feel keeping the club behind on the downswing","date":"2025-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/148p6bk/brand_new_to_golf_and_learning_swing_fundamentals/","author":"u/Lumbajackie","rating":null,"text":"Hi there! I’ve just taken up golf and am hoping to learn some sound fundamentals at the range before I create any bad habits. \n\nI filmed myself last week to get a baseline and noticed a lot of sway and a very bent lead arm (I still see a bend at the end of my backswing here I’m going to work on addressing), and this video is from this past weekend swinging an 8-iron after watching some Rick Shiels videos on both grip and swing. With those corrections, I finally managed to hit it straight, ~100 yards, with lots of loft. Felt great!\n\nPlan on starting lessons, but excited to hear any feedback here too on what I should work on next! Thanks!","date":"2023-06-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kld0pi/first_week_of_golf_could_use_some_help/","author":"u/MValerius13","rating":null,"text":"Hey guys, brand new to golf. trying to watch as many videos as possible and really trying to just hone in on my irons right now. Not the best contact of the day, really was hitting okay IMO but best video I got. Could use any and every tip. I know I need to be straightening out my front arm more for sure and will be on my next trip! Please help :)","date":"2025-05-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1jvo5ga/analyze_my_swing/","author":"u/Purple-Cup-1984","rating":null,"text":"Baseball player getting into golf just trying to get feedback on my swing. Have decent numbers on the MLM but watching swing I don’t know if I agree, but what do I know. TIA!","date":"2025-04-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1jglayt/trail_arm_connection_to_rib_cage_during_swing_yay/","author":"u/NoLawAtAllInDeadwood","rating":null,"text":"So I've been watching a bunch of Adam Porzak golf stuff on YT and he frequently preaches keeping the trail arm connected to the rib cage throughout the swing.  He uses the \"head cover under the trail armpit\" drill to teach players to maintain that connection (don't let head cover drop until follow-through), and focus on body turn.  Here's one where he demonstrates this with a student: [https://youtu.be/tR\\_LApYQsXs?si=EZH\\_tudoZPmQxhQ5](https://youtu.be/tR_LApYQsXs?si=EZH_tudoZPmQxhQ5)\n\nMeanwhile another YT guy I like a lot, Shawn Clement, has a video where he says that drill is terrible and will rob you of power.  He has a video basically mocking the whole idea.  Here is the link: [https://youtu.be/wKFa5wxxcTQ?si=TY23akJ2D6ajoNvu](https://youtu.be/wKFa5wxxcTQ?si=TY23akJ2D6ajoNvu)\n\nI respect both of these teachers and have learned a lot from watching both of them.  So who is right here?\n\n  \n","date":"2025-03-21","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1jptn11/coming_over_the_top_and_cant_fix_it/","author":"u/Danz1man","rating":null,"text":"I can't help coming over the top and having an extreme out to in path.\n\nI've watched tons of videos on YouTube but can't seem to get anything to stick apart from 1 range session last week where I suddenly stopped coming over the top and was hitting my irons nicely and a lot more distance, it seemed so easy and I thought that's it now... I've cracked golf..\n\nNext range session I'm back to normal :(\n\nI struggle even getting past 100 yards with most clubs if I even manage to hit the ball off the ground.. \n\nI've took multiple lessons and the instructors say my posture is good and give me loads of ideas to get an in to out swing path but can't seem to make it work, I love the game but really feel like quitting :( ","date":"2025-04-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1musuin/unknown_hdc_getting_back_into_it_after_20_years/","author":"u/kapxis","rating":null,"text":"Sorry for video format, keep having trouble with google photos getting it to do what I want.  Also sorry the camera angles aren't as straight on or straight behind as you're probably used to.  I asked a random guy at the range and i didn't want to be overly critical with a guy who doesn't know me doing a favor. \n\nAnyway, I'm getting back into golf, watching vids and correcting bad habits from teenage years while my muscle memory isn't really there.  \n\nWas hitting 8 iron almost the entire bucket , range consistent 150.  I had a few stretches of real nice consistency when i manage to do all the things below right, i used to shallow the club face a lot on impact and i'm trying to stop that and get more normal height off my irons.  I did shank a few but the ball trajectory itself was straight most the time, just went left or right, occasionally a minor draw on the ones i'd pull a bit, but i push a bit more often than i pull.  \n\nThings i'm working on:\n\n1. Getting my lower hand grip more neutral.  It's a struggle for me not to slip back into strong grip, might be my elbow angle or position i'm not sure.  I focused this time on getting the club as much in the fingers as i can which really","date":"2025-08-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mbnhcc/looking_for_a_link/","author":"u/Loud_You6023","rating":null,"text":"I cannot remember what video I saw it as a reply on, or if it was here or r/golf, but somebody posted a YouTube link in response to a swing with an instructor showing his collegiate female golfer how to improve her iron/ wedge swing by putting an alignment stick in her belt loops. The video is about 11 minutes long and it was really eye opening. Of course it’s not in my YouTube watch history either. ","date":"2025-07-28","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lmpkl4/hows_my_swing/","author":"u/caduceus17","rating":null,"text":"3 months in - I was given an old set and decided to start golfing. I felt like I have improved quite a bit in this time span but I’m still struggling to find consistency with ball striking especially with longer irons and fairway woods. I have some limitations on my upper body ROM, that’s why my backswing isn’t as optimal.\n\nI would have great and bad days at the range and I haven’t been on the course yet but planning to go soon. I have watched a ton of videos and have not had any lessons. Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated!","date":"2025-06-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/16jk6of/cant_figure_out_my_slice_with_driver/","author":"u/Bill36","rating":null,"text":"Can anyone please tell me what I am doing wrong?  I’ve watched countless videos on how to fix my slice but nothing is helping.  This is my first year playing golf. I’ve played 7 rounds so far so I am fairly new. ","date":"2023-09-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1m6lc9y/newer_golfer_all_arms/","author":"u/RangeProfessional273","rating":null,"text":"Hello,\n\nI am newer at golf and recently had a video taken of my swing. From watching other videos on this subreddit, I can tell there are quite a few things wrong. Seems like I don't transfer weight to my left side, not much rotation (?), etc etc I'm sure there's lots lol. \n\nAny suggestions, recommendations, tips that could help make my swing better would be greatly appreciated! \n\nThanks in advance 🙏\n","date":"2025-07-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1makzjl/need_help_with_casting/","author":"u/learningthehardwayy","rating":null,"text":"Put a sim in the garage and my wife is all about learning how to golf. Actually a bonus for me because she’s awesome. She’s only had 3 sessions of a few hours so far, starting from absolute zero, but overall her swing is better than I’d expect at this point. Except I just can’t figure out how to get her to stop casting. I’ve watched all kinds of videos but nothing seems to work. She sees what she should be doing, and understands the concepts, but nothing seems to work to help. Any of y’all have a good tip or drill to help this? We plan on getting her some actual lessons, but for now, what is the most effective way to help her?  Thanks yall!","date":"2025-07-27","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lhsfw1/how_do_i_fix_this/","author":"u/squailtaint","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been watching videos on the trail arm collapsing/folding too early in the backswing. So I’ve been working on not folding until I absolutely have to. But, I still feel like there is really odd things happening in my back swing at the top. My longer clubs always go almost perpendicular to ground on the back swing, even if I try taking a 3/4 swing. Any advice on the back swing? I’m normally more bent on my iron swing, but for this one I was way more upright then normal, trying to get weight onto my back leg more. Bad habit of squating on the back swing. \n\nAny advice here golf gods?\n\n","date":"2025-06-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1g5ildx/swing_advice/","author":"u/No_Current_1187","rating":null,"text":"Started playing September of 2023, mostly a range rat but I do try and get out on the course often. \nI’m basically self taught, I watch hours of YouTube golf and that’s where I learn a lot.\n\nIn my video I’m using a 7 iron with steel 90 gram shaft. \nFirst shot kinda fell to the left, went about 150 yards. second shot was lower but carried 160 yards. also sounded like I hit the ground first. \nI guess I just want honestly because I’m feeling stuck and not making progression. Should I get a lesson or just keep tweaking some things on my swing. Seeing any obvious issues? ","date":"2024-10-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mi0alq/getting_back_into_golf_seeking_advice/","author":"u/testicularmeningitis","rating":null,"text":"I've been playing since I was a young kid. I was the MVP of my small town highschool golf team, and was pretty good for a kid. At my best I was probably shooting in the 80s on avg. \n\nHowever, that was 10 years ago, and I have played pretty sparingly in my adult life, once every few months or so, in some cases a year might have gone by between instances of me picking up a club.\n\n Now I'm getting back into golf, have been going to the range 2-3 times a week for a few months, and consistently going to play, and have rapidly recovered my old skills.\n\nI am, however, hitting a plateau where in some cases I think I know what is wrong but I can't quite fix it, or other cases where I am just not sure what I'm doing wrong: though I certainly would have known back when I was playing. My 18 year old self could watch my swing right now and tell me exactly what im doing wrong. \n\nDoes anyone have advice for how I should go about relearning the game? When I was a kid I had teachers and coaches, now I don't really have the budget for lessons so I was hoping someone would have some advice for where I can find a good training course online or maybe an app that will help me analyze my swing. \n\nEssenti","date":"2025-08-05","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1c1yai3/unpopular_opinion/","author":"u/PopRocksNjokes","rating":null,"text":"Read something recently that resonated, and I think a lot of players would do well to heed, was the following idea:\n\n\n\nStop playing “golf swing”…\n\nStart playing “golf”.\n\n\n\nI see a lot of amateur players posting swing videos and looking for feedback, when realistically they need to just spend more time on the course. \n\nCourse management is a HUGE part of the game, and it’s not something you learn at the range, in the garage, or at fucking top golf. \n\nGo play with an old timer and watch how they manage to shoot well with mediocre swings and drives that don’t exceed 185 yds. \n\nSo many players seem to be chasing the perfect swing for vanity’s sake, meanwhile they would actually enjoy the game more if they just spent more time actually playing. \n\nLearn how to make the right club choice off the tee (hint: it’s not always driver). \n\nLearn how to take your medicine and punch out from the woods rather than aiming for the 6’ gap in the trees. \n\nLearn how to forsake the flop shot for a simple bump and run or low flight chip when you are 10’ off the green. \n\nStop making the game more difficult than it needs to be. \n\nSpoiler: you’ll enjoy the game more when you score better. ","date":"2024-04-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1m4h6th/3_month_swing/","author":"u/godx119","rating":null,"text":"Third month golfing so still figuring some basics out. Posting a miss and a hit with a pitching wedge - this was a range on vacation and I borrowed a club. Lessons on the horizon but I’m enjoying trying to analyze for now.\n\nThings I’m questioning:\n\nAt address, is the shaft too steep? Also I think I’d do better if I lined up ball with toe more. \n\nBackswing looks really high, generally I try to visualize the towel drill and not go so high but seems like I yolo here, but can’t tell if I’m actually chicken winging. \n\nMostly trying to figure out downswing, squatting feels natural for me and feels like I’m clearing lead hip, but when watching I’m totally falling forward even on the hit. Am I getting stuck? \n\nMy follow through looks awkward and I wonder if that’s a result of getting too scrunched at impact. I recorded other hits and I was surprised how much I was sliding right after impact. \n\n","date":"2025-07-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1hte9xw/37_handicap_back_after_pointers_6_weeks_ago_any/","author":"u/kells1986","rating":null,"text":"I shared a swing 6 weeks ago and got some great constructive feedback (and some roasting 😅) https://www.reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/s/90f2SV24ha\n\nThe comments centred around my lack of shoulder turn, the fact that I had an arm-based swing and a few other pointers.\n\nSince then I’ve been working on my swing a lot. I’ve bought the Ben Hogan book and watched a lot of Saguto golf. I’ve also taken a couple more lessons. \n\nI’m getting more consistent but looking for feedback. What I notice is:\n- I think I have an inside takeaway, do I? And is it a big problem?\n- Is my tempo still off? I don’t get a lot of hinge in my backswing","date":"2025-01-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1l54w8y/teaching_prosscratch_golfers_what_are_your/","author":"u/n3rdy_j0ck","rating":null,"text":"I’m a 10hcp trying to help my higher handicap family members get more efficiency and distance out of their swing. Biggest swing flaws are rushing the transition, trying to create speed at the top of the downswing, and not understanding how to generate power with their legs/core. I tried having one person throw medium-heavy medicine ball with their golf setup and swing, hoping the weight would naturally force proper swing mechanics; that seemed to help. \n\nIs this an effective way to teach the body movements/develop good habits? Would you pair it with something else? Or do you have a different drill you prefer? I’m looking for something we can do on our own that gives somewhat instant feedback to learn what an efficient swing feels like and develop muscle memory without someone watching. ","date":"2025-06-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1em2uvz/random_musings_from_a_1_handicap_about_how_to_get/","author":"u/situ139","rating":null,"text":"So this is an idea that I think a lot of players would benefit from and it doesn't really come from me, I first heard it from Sean Foley and then I've seen the idea verified by other pros.\n\nSo here it is;\n\nSean Foley said that to get better at golf, you have to stop tinkering. Basically, tinkerers suck and as a (former) tinkerer, I can agree with this. We can also look at the pros and they all have a handful of things they ALWAYS work on.\n\nHere's a video where Scottie Scheffler basically shows some of the things he works on.\n\n[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9yUyiDgyWc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9yUyiDgyWc)\n\nREALLY basic.\n\nBut how many guys in here who are \"tinkering\" have thought hmm maybe I should work on my grip.\n\nProbably none.\n\nBut now I am getting on a slight tangent.\n\nThe point of this post is to help people and not just tell them they're doing stuff wrong.\n\nSo let me bring this back to the point about tinkering.\n\nI USED to tinker.\n\nI used to try different things, different backswings, stances, all that garbage. I'd listen to a new \"tip\" or get some idea and go try it out...here today, gone tomorrow.\n\nMy game never really got better.\n\nThen about a month ago I bought ","date":"2024-08-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ld4q1t/popping_up_instead_of_following_through/","author":"u/jcutland","rating":null,"text":"Trying to work on my drive. It’s my greatest weakness. I slice hard to the right 99% of the time. I’ve watched videos on hand position, stance, etc. I recorded myself and noticed I pop up and shrug my shoulders as soon as I make contact with the ball and don’t follow through into my lead hip. Anyone struggle with this at one point and find a good fix for it? What else is everyone seeing that I’m doing incorrectly? I appreciate any help I can get! \n\nI started golfing again about a month ago and have been going to the range 2-3x/week. ","date":"2025-06-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kjpdgv/my_swing_is_too_shallow_help/","author":"u/coupydoop","rating":null,"text":"So I’ve been playing golf for about 2 months now. I knew I was coming over-the-top with my swing which and so I changed the feel of it so I felt more like it wasn’t. This corrected my slice and now my drives are typically going 230-250 when there is no wind. The value is a wide range as I am still inconsistent so I’m very much a hope and pray golfer. \n\nPlease watch the video and give me tips as to how I can change the feel so my arms at the top of my backswing go higher so I can then follow the same or similar plane to the downswing. \n\nWhat should I be focusing on in my set-up and beyond to correct this? Although it’s working for me at the moment I feel like if I can correct it while I’m still new to golf I’ll be able to have more potential later down the line. \n\nI hit a very lucky shot with a strong NE Scotland wind at my back which drove this 300 yards. \n\nPlease only kind and constructive feedback. However I also do love a good roast so if you’re here for the memes crack on with that and all. \n\nCheers","date":"2025-05-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kgotwh/cut_shot_swing_speed_wtf/","author":"u/Fizics316","rating":null,"text":"I have a GC3 and practice everyday on a Sim in my garage.   I've played for 4 years.   I've taken lessons, and I take my son to lessons.  I'm a +15 handicapper on a great day but truth be told I don't play THAT much in the last year (had a baby) so idk what that actual game picture looks like.   \n\nI am however getting to the point on my Sim that I can consistently shot shape on demand.   My stock shot the last year has been a +8 path -10 (or so) spin axis.  When I learned how to use my hips and feet better, I got MUCH more in the slot than I used to (still hitting a +4-+6 path) and my shot turned into a monster draw.  Accurate and I can pipe it, but i grew to not like how much it arched.  \n\nThese past few months I've been really playing with intentionally fading it, and I've gotten really good at it.   Less hip rotation, stiffer left wrist, ball a little more left in my stance (toward lead foot), boom👌.  I could on demand bring my +6-+8 path to +1- -1, and that stuff left wrist is really the only thought it takes to make the spin axis juicy.  \n\nNow I remember watching a video from Me and My Golf like 5 year ago where they have Rory on there pounding his 7 iron onto a green from 19","date":"2025-05-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1liuwju/having_a_hard_to_turning_my_hips_too_fast/","author":"u/MyLifeIsAnL","rating":null,"text":"So I’ve been golfing for about a month now and I’ve been watching a lot of youtube videos on how to swing but pretty much only Danny Maude and Milo Lines and while most of what they say makes sense I just can’t seem to stop rotating my hips way too fast. I try to think about swinging slower or longer or keeping my chest closed or trying to keep my right hip back or keeping my left hip pinched and I can’t seem to stop turning in too fast. \n\nI’m aware my primary issue is sequencing. I am getting my weight to my right foot early but not early enough but my real issue I feel is that I’m getting my weight forward and then turning too soon after loading my weight forward rather than getting it forward and then waiting until further in swing. \n\nI also know my swing is too long and my right arm is breaking down but that’s an issue for another time. ","date":"2025-06-23","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/157rren/my_goal_is_10_hcp_in_1_year/","author":"u/roadto10hcp","rating":null,"text":"I had a friend ask to go to the driving range and I said “sure fuck it why not”. I  realized in 2 seconds that I was hooked. \n\nMy goal is to reach a 10 hcp within 1 year. Next year June 1st. No lessons. Half the fun is figuring it out myself and I have you fucks to guide me. I now have 2 months of golf under my belt. Tomorrow I’m going to play the first 18 where I’m actually keeping score. I’ve played one 18 previously but it was a scramble and I was drinking heavily. \n\nI have some beginner Wilson set I bought for $80 from some dude at a trailer park. I’m tryna do this on a budget. \n\nLet me catch you up. Hitting anything longer than an 7 iron is like hitting with my eyes closed and praying to god. I’m working on it. 7 iron is sometimes steady but sometimes a crapshoot. 100 yards and in, I feel much more confident. \n\nDay 49/365: \n\n- hit my driver today, crushed that little Wilson range ball far as fuck. Realized I had no hip rotation once I watched this Santa Claus old man next to me hip rotate and crushed it without any effort. Kind of happy with that\n\n- tried to practice my 5 iron and did not hit one good shot all day and it felt like I was digging WW1 trenches six inches behind t","date":"2023-07-23","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1l5zjz1/used_to_be_good_took_a_20_year_break_from_golf/","author":"u/GallopingGhost74","rating":null,"text":"My dad is scratch. He played in college at an elite level. He taught me the basics and so I think the foundation is pretty good. But I haven't played in ***FOREVER***. Kids, work, living in an expensive city. Golf was the absolute last priority for many, many years. One round a year for the last twenty years sounds about right.\n\nMy kids are now in college. This is the first summer in decades where I have free time!\n\nI'm focused on driver. It is by far my weakest club. My issue with every other club in my bag is just repetitions. I can flush a 6 iron 205 yards. Or I might skull it for 15. That's just practice. My driver is different though. It's not straight. It's a giant banana slice. I need to fix it.\n\nToday I made one change: strengthened my grip. I hate strong grips. I think they look amateurish (ironic since I'm definitely an amateur). But I swing hard and I just can't turn the clubhead enough with a neutral grip.\n\nLooking for feedback. When I look at this, I'm happy with everything but my follow through. It feels \"small\" compared to the rest of my swing. I don't know how to correct that. But honestly, I'll take any feedback. My clubs have been mothballed for 20 years (I did bu","date":"2025-06-08","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kag17g/quick_question_for_all_the_golfers_here/","author":"u/North_Price_8230","rating":null,"text":"I’m working on building a better golf app, and I’d love your input:\n\n1. What makes a great golf app for you?\n\t•\t(Ex: stat tracking, GPS, tee time booking, social features, etc.)\n\n2. What would it take for you to actually use a social golf app?\n\t•\tWould you want to connect with local players? Share scores? Compete with friends? Have a forum with categories (swing tips etc)? Better ways to create golf outings?\n\nApologies if this goes against the swing video theme, but any thoughts would be much appreciated! ","date":"2025-04-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kshumr/looks_goofy/","author":"u/tugboat_tyler","rating":null,"text":"Hey All, just looking for some opinions on my swing at this point. This is my second summer trying to learn golf and just looking for any feedback. Feel like I look kind of goofy but not necessarily sure what’s giving me that feel. \n\nWatching the film feels, in my opinion, like I should be getting more separation between hip/shoulder and my bottom position looks tight/off. \n\nAny thoughts appreciated. ","date":"2025-05-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1h8yw82/fire_away/","author":"u/Few-Ad-3366","rating":null,"text":"My Dearest r/GolfSwing,\n\nI Just started in May and have taken about 10 lessons this summer.\nPlayed golf about 15-20 times, best score is 86 on 18 holes.\nCarrying a 16.4 handicap.\n\nWould like some feedback that my thoughts below are correct so I can work on my swing this winter.\n\nFrom what I can see, I think I should:\n\n1) Less back swing: After watching this video, I can see I'm coming quite high and far back. I should shorten that, right?\n\n2) Early Extension: I'm lifting my heel early in the down swing, contributing to early extension. I should try to keep the heel down longer, right? (And push my left hip back and around)\n\n3) Coming in too steep: I should keep the downswing close the same plane as the back swing, right? (Shallow?)\n\n4) I am trying to work on swinging down on the ball (compression) by having a swing thought of dropping my left shoulder to start the down swing (I often just rotate it horizontally or up, causing a chunk).\n\n5) Anything else glaringly obvious to work on?\n\nThe warmest of regards,\nSome guy on Reddit","date":"2024-12-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1f88vt1/i_have_a_huge_shank_problem_atm/","author":"u/ggnoobbot","rating":null,"text":"I have been golfing for 2.5 years and have recently been having a huge shank problem. I have maybe shanked the ball 10 times in the span of 2.5 years until 4 weeks ago. Now it happens every shot. I have gotten tips from other “better” players, watched YouTube video and also seen a PGA Professional. It got a little better when I saw the PGA Professional but it’s like I have given up. A swing change work for like 5 minutes until I go back to my old habits. I feel like my confidence have gone down and I am on the verge of giving up. Maybe I have been lucky for the past 2.5 years and maybe I have always been close to shanking the ball but I don’t feel like that’s the problem. I usually start a range session with good shots or when I go straight to the course my first 10 shots usually start of good and the they suddenly appear and then it’s game over. Thankfully the season is almost over (I live in Sweden so it’s maybe 4 weeks left). It’s the first time I feel that I’m glad that the season is over and that’s a bad thing. I love golf but I can’t keep going like this. What should I do?\n\nThe video shows my swing like 1 minut apart, the first part is when I started off and the second part i","date":"2024-09-03","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1jmwwlg/my_golf_swing_sucks_help/","author":"u/TanMan15","rating":null,"text":"I’ll take any feedback you’ve got. I acknowledge that I suck, but I want to get better, or at least look better while sucking. \n\nFor what it’s worth, I usually score in the high 80s or low 90s but there are days where 100 is tough to break. \n\nWhen I’m feeling it, I can carry the driver about 280, but the problem is that it’s all over the place. Most the time it comes off as a fade or slice, but lately I have been focusing on rotation through contact and it’s causing some pretty gnarly hooks. \n\nWhen I take lessons they always want to change my grip first, but I have not had luck getting a new grip to stick, so I tend to revert back to a very strong grip. Beyond that I just want to be able to focus on one thing at a time. \n\nI think I might be over extending my backswing. It usually feels right when I’m doing it, but it looks funny when I watch it. \n\nMy primary goal is to hit more fairways with my driver. What do you see and where should I start?","date":"2025-03-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1i01xrv/inside_takeaway_that_bad/","author":"u/Apprehensive_Cry9934","rating":null,"text":"So I’ve been really trying the past year or two to work on my game. Ive taken lessons and feel like I have a pretty good grasp of what’s “supposed” to happen in a good golf swing. I’ve always struggled with coming over the top. The way I’ve combated this is trying more inside takeaway approach. \n\nIt’s helped me with my longer irons and cut down on my slices. Still struggling with ball first contact but that’s for another day. My question - is an inside takeaway that bad? Is this a bandaid solution and I’m only hurting myself in the long run? \n\nFirst post here and I’ve held off joining so I don’t spiral down the rabbit hole of watching a million swing videos 😂","date":"2025-01-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1fzybm0/over_the_top_noobie_what_helped_you/","author":"u/m0ranwad","rating":null,"text":"we've all probably been there. You spend 10 hours watching Golf Pros on YouTube before hitting the backyard or range to correct an issue you know you have. That's me with my OTT swing path. \n\n1) in my first year, so I know there's a lot to correct, but would appreciate any pointers about my swing. Trying to focus more on my Swing Path, Weight Shift, and Squaring the Club Face. \n2) for anyone that kicked your OTT habits, what helped you the most? \n\nI've tried the armpit drills, but I've struggled to engrain that feeling.","date":"2024-10-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1i70w03/this_was_meant_to_be_a_comment_about_youtube_golf/","author":"u/The_Process_Embiid","rating":null,"text":"Mark immleman breakdowns on PGA YouTube. Just watch all the greats and see what resembles your swing the most. IMO, it’s easier to see what they want done and emulate it vs getting technical/theoretical. Yes, will you be over your head. Yes, it will be frustrating. Yes, it will be hard to see what your doing (luckily we all have a camera in our pockets nowadays.) \n\nYou would’ve been frustrated anyways with thinking “keep my left arm straight” or “ elbow in the slot”. Not everybody moves the same way so don’t try and box yourself in, Jon daily and Mo Norman exist for a reason. Your Freddie couples, Tiger woods, jack nicklaus all don’t exist without Byron Nelson. Who gave the blueprint to success, and only changed due to a hip injury lmfao. Which got copied and optimized in the last century.\n\nAll the best golfers have proper grip with letting the club do the work, tempo, a great understanding of swing plane, the right elbow tucked, and compression of the ball (if u can incorporate these 5 concepts you’re already so close to a competent swing). How they get there is unique. So hit 1000 balls till you understand why your fade happens. Or why your draw happens. Take 30%-50%-75%-100% swi","date":"2025-01-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ke7gr2/late_release_and_using_wrists/","author":"u/Xhege","rating":null,"text":"I think that I am not using my wrists properly in golf swing and that is why I have less club head speed than I could have. I had more speed before and I was less experienced player back then. Only lesson I took a while ago the pro also said I have a bit late release.\n\nI have been watching my friends and they all do so much work with their hands and wrists and looks like the club head reallly smashes the ball because of that release.\n\nOf course youtube is full of videos but I have not been able to find good videos on the subject. Any recommendations for drills or link to good videos about this subject?","date":"2025-05-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/15b5zn2/how_do_i_find_a_quality_golf_instructor/","author":"u/International-Desk53","rating":null,"text":"I started seriously playing golf this year, and while my game has improved a little bit, I feel like I’ve kind of plateaued. I’ve watched a bunch of videos and have read articles, which have helped, but I feel like that will only take me so far. I plan on taking golf lessons over the winter to get my golf fix in (I live in Michigan so winter golf isn’t ideal lol) as well as improve my game for next year, but I don’t know how to find a quality instructor. I took some golf lessons at my local range and I really like the club pro, but he’s pretty much booked up and the available times don’t work with my schedule. Is there a good way to find out if a golf instructor is worth the money? Thanks in advance!","date":"2023-07-27","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ioy365/is_this_any_better/","author":"u/MoDat32","rating":null,"text":"Thanks to all who provided feedback on my last post. \n\nhttps://www.reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1inelmr/cant_figure_out_why_im_still_coming_over_the_top/\n\nI watched some of the videos suggested and decided to work on my takeaway and slowing down my tempo. \n\nI think I’m not coming over the top anymore? But now I’m early extending like crazy. I figure since you guys help me last time we may be able to help me out with this.  ","date":"2025-02-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1j8hkfc/misery_first_trip_to_the_range_2025/","author":"u/Ninjatertl","rating":null,"text":"Gone are the positive vibes of the off-season imagination swings, and a return to the cold hard reality that I don't know how to swing a golf club. Aside from all of my clubs being too small for me (I'm 6'5 and they're all standard lengths, I know I need to get them extended by an inch or two I just haven't yet), my downswing is just painful to watch. Extremely over the top, no zip/whip, really struggled locating the ball (hozzled, toed, smacked into the ground and rebounded into the ball, complete whiff), no power from my legs. I recorded ~5 minutes of the end of my session, and here are 3 random swings from it: [Rando 1](https://i.imgur.com/XEgeJlm.gif), [Rando 2](https://i.imgur.com/23a2ZHk.gif), [Rando 3](https://i.imgur.com/e2xOeU4.gif).\n\nThoughts after watching: \n\nI don't absolutely hate my takeaway/backswing. \n\nWhile I felt my hands moving down at the start of the downswing, my club seemed to get disconnected and flew out and then overcorrected OTT. \n\nLooks like I'm early extending on my trail hip and not rotating back/through, but getting stuck on my lead hip and just pivoting around it toward the ball.\n\nAny other thoughts or recommendations, I'm all ears. Just a frustratin","date":"2025-03-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1hm0uyx/swing_tips_please/","author":"u/Livid_Collection_107","rating":null,"text":"Golf swings been poo atm\n\njust by watching the video I can see i early extend. What was your big light bulb moment on eliminating that nasty early extension or best drills \n\nI haven’t had a practice lesson yet bank accounts not looking healthy and im cheap but definitely worth investing over the Christmas holidays. ","date":"2024-12-25","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1g4m7q0/thoughts_probably_a_rant_record_swings_from_good/","author":"u/Ok-Bodybuilder2272","rating":null,"text":"Lots of good intentions in this sub; lots of unintentional damaging advice.\n\nBefore you listen to anyone, do yourself a favor and start recording your swings from proper angles, especially from down the line. Hand height / through the hands at the target. This seems nit-picky, but it matters a lot:\n\n1) Even a small deviation from this setup will misrepresent what's happening in your swing. Small deviations left or right would make Adam Scott look like his backswing or downswing is off plane.\n\n2) Consistency - you'll want to compare your current swings against past swings. That's impossible if you aren't recording from good, consistent angles.\n\nA 24 hdcp over-the-top swing can appear on-plane by moving the camera. Even worse, a shitty angle can make an on-plane swing look off-plane, and send you down a rabbit hole trying to fix an issue that doesn't exist.\n\nWith the advances in technology (3d, pressure plates, etc), we can measure what actually happens in elite  swings. While pro swings may look different, they all do VERY similar things at important places in the swing,. People (not me) have dedicated their lives to studying this using technology - listen to them first before going","date":"2024-10-16","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1iiuw4u/golf_lessons_or_youtube/","author":"u/GotMeAProfile","rating":null,"text":"Hi, long time lurker here. Not ready to post my swing because I know it’s not up to par (haha). Looking for advice. I’ve been going to the range consistently and playing in scrambles for about two years. I’ve managed to get a semi-consistent swing down, but I realized recently that I’m not taking a full back swing, more of a half or maybe 3/4 back swing. If I try taking a full back swing it completely throws me off and I can’t hit the ball hardly at all. Also I feel I’ve got substantially less control of my swing when taking a full back swing.\n\nI’ve gotten varying advice from my peers, some say to take lessons, others say I need fitted clubs because I’m tall (6’2”), and others say I just need to watch YouTube videos and feel out my swing on my own. \n\nMy questions are; \n\n1. Are fitted clubs absolutely necessary for someone my height? I’m using clubs I inherited from my grandfather and I know nothing about their size. \n\n2. Is YouTube really a viable way of progressing towards breaking 100? 90? 80? Or should I just bite the bullet and pay for lessons?\n\nThanks y’all.","date":"2025-02-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/16ocg3p/fighting_for_consistency_any_guidance/","author":"u/Ty_Deo","rating":null,"text":"I’ve always had a lot of fun with golf out on the course with friends/family. Did golf camp as a kid a long time ago, and since then averaged about 4 rounds a summer. If I can play bogey golf I’m usually pretty happy with that. Though I’m getting the itch and desire to have more swing consistency. I know I can do it but I believe I’m having some difficulty analyzing my pitfalls and points to improve. I added some DTL and head on clips for both drive and iron.\n\nTarget/Goal - I felt I resonated well with the DSTGolf video that I found around this subreddit, https://youtu.be/HMX0z8RWOt0?si=UOX1B-R1kp8yTLh7 So I’ve been trying to emulate and work on some of those concepts. That’s also why I’m trying to setup closer to an impact position.\n\nTendencies - What currently seems to plague my swing is a pull. Not much spin to it, has a straight path just a good distance right of my target. And then if I don’t focus and try to “kill it”, I’ll slice it into the next fairway. \n\nDriver - I’ve recently taken more focus on consistency with my grip, and ensuring it’s in a position to promote square face at impact. I found that lining up the back of my lead hand with the face of the club is a decent c","date":"2023-09-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ew0m4f/golf_coaching/","author":"u/Easy_Perspective_134","rating":null,"text":"I’ve just had my first golf lesson with an AAA PGA All Abilities qualified golf professional after a couple of months of practicing at the driving range.\n\nThe first lesson pretty was pretty much reviewing my swing, he told me to scrap everything I had watched on youtube/google and these are what i pretty much learnt:\n\n- Trail leg to be pointing straight and front leg at an angle closer to lets say 40°\n\n- Left thumb to be straight down the grip, pointing at whatever logo on the grip and thumb covered by the right hand\n\n- On the back swing have your thumbs aiming at your target / goal while keeping front arm straight\n\n- Follow through to have the shaft towards the back on the head\n\nThis was all taught within 10-15minutes and made me hit some balls unsupervised for the next hour or so.\n\nI did ask for any thing for me to learn or focus on before our next session and was advised to just relax.\n\nMy question is, is this golf coach teaching the right things or should I go find a new one?","date":"2024-08-19","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1f8hern/casual_golfer_1_or_2_rounds_per_year_looking_to/","author":"u/Optimal_Custard3749","rating":null,"text":"I enjoy golfing but have never given it priority over other hobbies. I feel comfortable enough to have some fun out there so long as folks aren’t taking it too seriously. \n\nRecently I got out, had a really fun round, and realized I think I’d enjoy trying to play a touch more. I think much of my swing is somewhat sound, and I’m not seeking perfection, but if there were one or two low-hanging fruit tips that you think I should focus on in particular, I’d love to hear them. \n\nI know I need to rotate my back foot - honestly didn’t realize I wasn’t until I watched the video. \n\nIn the video (sorry maybe not the best angle) I had a really straight clean drive. \n","date":"2024-09-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1did9t1/i_dont_have_a_video_yet_but_i_will_get_one_why_is/","author":"u/Nonreality_","rating":null,"text":"so ive watched a TON of videos and gotten help from multiple friends on my swing. i just started golfing more recently. but i cant stop the ball from slicing right. its very annoying cause my slice to the right goes like 270 and i know if i could straighten it, it would be a super good drive. i feel like i try something new to fix my shot whether it be hand rotation or driver placement or hip motion and i do a good swing 1 time then it falls apart again even after doing the same thing. this happens with every shot as well not just my driver. even when i do a swing i put my club back to the position without moving and my club face isnt open at all so im assuming im kinda diagonally hitting the ball on my swing although no one i play with thinks i am. any mistakes that are like common but not well known i could be doing?","date":"2024-06-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1hiu1i8/can_anyone_point_me_in_the_right_direction_roast/","author":"u/mhernvndez","rating":null,"text":"I’m not really sure where to go with my golf swing, i’m in a rabbit hole. Clearly the swing doesn’t look good but i don’t know how to correct it. I cannot for the  life of me stop getting up on my right foot so early. I can strike the ball decent some days but only because i time it right that day not because im actually striking it well. Any suggestions would be helpful to least point me in the right direction and not just searching random youtube videos thinking every one i watch is the problem with my swing. ","date":"2024-12-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1j5slwz/something_worth_trying_if_you_cant_seem_to_get_a/","author":"u/crispr_yeast","rating":null,"text":"Hey y'all, been golfing quite a while very casually, and then 18 months ago took it up a little more seriously and started practicing with regularity and checking out swing advice videos. In about a year got myself from a 25 down to a 15, and then just plateaued. Figured it was time to get professional help, so I had my first lesson about a month ago. In the lesson the coach said I might want to think about longer shafts because I'm hunched over in my stance at address. Another thing he pointed out was that my chest pointed up toward the sky when I'm in full backswing. The shafts thing kinda confused me because I've read standard length should be fine up until about 6'3\". I'm only six foot, and I don't have short arms. Anyway, today at the range I started trying just keeping my back more upright, pretty much standing up straight as much as I could at address, and had great results in terms of contact. Also it just naturally makes my chest direction more horizonal in the backswing instead of feeling like it's conscious motion to keep from pointing up. (Dunno why the coach didn't put two and two together for me in the lesson, lol) But the big thing that really made it click was how w","date":"2025-03-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1c7n97r/plz_dont_shit_on_me_too_hard_but_definitely_need/","author":"u/Bxatrafe2","rating":null,"text":"❗️Beginner❗️\n\nI am extremely new to golfing so let’s not rip my head off in the comments, be nice plz. Coming from someone who has always been naturally good at sports and played practically every sport, i’m beating myself up enough that this is the first sport that i’m not just falling right into😂 golf is hard as hell\n\nThese were a couple vids I had (I swear I had some pretty nice hits on the course that day but of course no one ever takes a video when its a good hit)\n\nSeems like my issues are pretty consistent: When I do make contact with the ball, i either top it… or I can get it a good distance, but I slice the shit out of it. \n\nAlso Idk if it’s normal or not but I notice watching my videos back that I don’t pull my backswing very far back or very far up?? idk how to describe what i mean but im sure you get what im saying. Idk if this is possibly messing anything up, but it feels uncomfortable if I pull it back any further and almost like I will lose control coming down. Does that make sense? Not sure if this is normal or not or something I should work towards changing. \n","date":"2024-04-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1hrmist/first_time_playing/","author":"u/Different-Research43","rating":null,"text":"I played golf for the first time today, I've always been very interested in golf and I watch it a bunch. I spent some time on the range first then played a 9 hole course, the range was terrible and my swing was all over the place😅 but one of the players helped me and told me to focus more on the connection rather than power, which made a huge difference. On the course i shot a 10 on the first hole haha but it got better, i got two double bogeys, 5 triples and a quad, but overall my shots got better and I was getting better connections.\n\nHow would you suggest i improve more since I don't have an easy to access to courses and ranges, I've read online that getting a golf net can help, would appreciate it if you let me know what else can help me improve my overall golf game and swing :)","date":"2025-01-02","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/14gkwnn/struggling_advice_appreciated/","author":"u/king_con21","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been watching a lot of Dr Kwon and Zen Golf videos to try and develop a swing that’s more dynamic instead of zoning in on each individual part of the body all at once. I’m still way too steep and my lead hip sticks out every time I throw the club back (I’m working on my posture rn). I feel like I’m getting better at feeling the weight of the club head in correspondence with my body at least but I hope you guys can help me fix my swing. Sorry if the slow mo is annoying but I think it’s helpful. (I’m hitting nerf balls at my house not real ones). ","date":"2023-06-23","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1e505bx/hip_bump_before_or_during/","author":"u/Aaasteve","rating":null,"text":"I had my first lesson* with a pro at a golf center-ish place who told me I should initiate a slight hip bump/shift as the first step in my downswing (to help me get my weight properly shifted on to my left side with more of a straight front leg and less knee bend sliding towards the target). \n\nI also watched a YouTube video from a pro with 100k+> subscribers (for what that’s worth) in which he advised doing the hip bump before starting the backswing. \n\nTo me, the student/YouTube viewer, it seems the end result - body position at impact - is the same, it’s a question of how best to get there.  \n\nAnd to me, the non-pro student/viewer, I think the YouTube pro’s advice to make the shift first, making the hip shift effectively part of addressing the ball, would be better for me as that would make one less thing for me to screw up during my swing. \n\nThoughts?\n\n* it’s a pro I haven’t worked with before so I’m a bit hesitant to jump in with both feet.  I don’t have another lesson for a couple of weeks which would be the next time I can ask him about this, so I thought I would gather the collective wisdom and insight of Reddit users.  Thanks. ","date":"2024-07-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/159r046/which_local_pro_would_you_pick_for_lessons/","author":"u/ThePopeBTW","rating":null,"text":"Hey folks,\n\nI'm a 95-105 golfer but actively trying to improve. I've been to the range a few times, watched a TON of YouTube videos from Action Motion Golf (very good videos, highly recommend) and now I'm going to sign up for a lesson toake sure I'm on the right track. \n\nThere is 2 different people I'm. Debating on getting lessons from. \n\nOption #1— young club pro, indoor lesson on a simulator with trackman, a couple camera angles to show you what you're doing etc. Then a video recap at the end shared threw skillet recapping the lesson. \n\nI used this option once this year and he fixed my grip making it much stronger and for the only time in my life I could actually hit a draw. Unfortunately after the lesson even with the same grip I can't recreate it. \n\nOption #2 — more \"seasoned\" fellow who has won state PGA teacher of the year 7 times, and has taught for seriously 40 years. owns a local range, has top tracer at the range but doesn't use trackman and I will say is way more \"old school\" with alot less technology but seems like he is more of the swing whisperer. He saw me on the range one day and gave me a free 5 minute run down on why I couldn't draw the ball and was talking about ","date":"2023-07-26","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1edmbcs/please_be_honest_and_critical_all_advice_helps/","author":"u/Starman0","rating":null,"text":"Just started playing/practicing seriously a few months ago.  I am wildly inconsistent, but when I get into a groove I feel like I’m making some progress. \n\nThis particular session I felt like I was way too stiff and mechanical. The last session I noticed I was picking my lead foot up a lot and I made sure to stop doing that, but now I wonder if I went too far in the opposite direction. \n\nI also feel I’m swinging way too much with my arms. I’ve been watching the “golf swing myth” video on repeat and when I try to repeat what I see, I feel like I end up turning my body way too much. ","date":"2024-07-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/12hlk9f/new_golfer_with_a_lot_of_questions/","author":"u/Jordanthecomeback","rating":null,"text":"Hey guys, I started golfing a month ago with my only prior experience being hotshot golf on my vita. There's a lot that I'm struggling with and would appreciate help with some of my questions.\n\nHow important is your driver vs skill as a player? I can hit the ball about 160 yards off the tee box, I'm muscular, lean, and I know there's a lot to improve on with my swing, particularly follow through which seems tough for me, but I read about average drives for new players and wonder if my driver could be hindering me in any way, compounded by the lack of info online about it. The driver is a saberhawk integra which I'll post a picture of.\n\nIn a lot of videos I watch online, people taking hits off the fairway hit the earth and dig up the ground a bit on their hits. Is this proper? I can imagine you're hitting club face center when doing that or even getting below the ball creating loft, but I always thought the goal was not to hit ground and do a clean swipe as close as you can without hitting earth.\n\nScoring, I read average beginner scores and can't believe it. I have a practice net I've used every other day and have been to the same course three times and I hit 159, trying to follow t","date":"2023-04-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/10v868c/learning_to_swing_correctly_and_why_most_advice/","author":"u/derpygoat","rating":null,"text":"This is going to be a wall of text but I think making this a primary point of focus could potentially help many golfers. This post is primarily about tension in your swing and trying to overcome the “hit impulse”.\n\nI’ve played golf off and on for a few years now and in the last year or so gotten more serious about the game and trying to get better. I’ve spent countless hours at the range, watched endless videos online, made several swing posts here and have had the occasional lesson. I’ve never felt like I’ve got much out of ANY of these things.  And I think I may have recently discovered why these don’t yield results for so many players like me. It’s because I had a failed concept of how to swing a golf club. \n\nI focused for so long on correcting my swing plane, shifting my weight correctly, and managing face control. I learned to hit every shot in the game, low stingers, high draws, soft fades, manipulating spin, etc…yet I never improved that much. There was no consistency in my game. I am still a 16 handicap that can carry a driver 300 yards and rarely 3-putts. I’ve hear from people all the time things like “there’s no way your handicap is that high”. \n\nSo I’ve really tried to f","date":"2023-02-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1e53lg9/are_you_supposed_to_be_actively_twisting_your/","author":"u/jack_hof","rating":null,"text":"I've watched a lot of tutorial vids the past year or so but I don't think I've heard any of them specifically say whether you are meant to rotate yourself as part of a golf swing. I think this may be where I'm losing a lot of power. I think that my hips stay mostly aligned to the target the entire swing instead of rotating around the horizontal plane. I tried doing it the other day and it became harder to keep my eye on the ball but I'm sure I could adjust to that. Naturally because it adds complexity and more movement to the swing I started slicing a bit more because now I'm sweeping in at the ball instead of just coming straight down at it. Basically my swing is like what you would do with a 15 yard chip shot, except I take the club all the way back. Thanks folks.","date":"2024-07-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1fmghfi/lets_hear_it/","author":"u/MyMtbAdventure","rating":null,"text":"I’ll get better angles next time\nHere are a few shots from today’s range session \nI’m working on striking the ball better \nI’ve never really been one to take a divot until I started working on this recently \nTrying to figure out how a real golf swing works \nCurrent swing thought: rotate -step -snap \nSometimes it feels really good and I throw darts…other times.. not so much \nMy misses our typically to the right, with random straight shots left or a random occasional hook\n\nI feel like I can see some over the top in the beginning of my downswing\nAnd maybe I’m starting to close to the ball? \nIve been told  that once before\nI was also thinking I need move movement to my lead side on the downswing/ follow through\nAnd maybe my right elbow could stay in a little more? \nThose are my thoughts after all the damn YouTube videos I’ve watched\nI feel like I know what it should look like, but struggling to feel it\nI also I get pretty bad tennis elbow on both sides\nI tend to want to focus on keeping my arms straight but I’m thinking maybe I’m too tight/and rigid, and that’s leading to the injury\n\nThe times whereI loosen my grip a bit I do seem to hit the ball much better, so trying to find a happy ","date":"2024-09-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1crg1gv/review_my_rookie_swing/","author":"u/sriramsridharan","rating":null,"text":"After being hooked on to watching many YouTube videos on golf swings, today is my first ever attempt  at swinging a club with an intent to learn this sport.  What can I work on? Got the clubs at a garage sale from a neighbor. I had to shoot this in the backyard as I didn’t want to be humiliated in the range. ","date":"2024-05-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1g3wd5l/swing_after_first_full_golf_season/","author":"u/AidzGutz","rating":null,"text":"Just want some opinions on my swing and if there’s any need for improvement or if i should keep what’s working. I have never taken a single golf lesson and have purely learned off videos and watching Rory’s swing. ","date":"2024-10-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1h13ssq/37handicapper_following_up_from_sunday_any_better/","author":"u/kells1986","rating":null,"text":"Following up from my last post here: [https://www.reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1gyoj51/37\\_handicapper\\_6\\_months\\_and\\_8\\_lessons\\_in\\_trying/](https://www.reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1gyoj51/37_handicapper_6_months_and_8_lessons_in_trying/)\n\nI watched \"the arm swing illusion\" and I've been practising everyday since. I'm more consistently making good contact with the ball.\n\nI've worked on shoulder rotation, tempo, and keeping the club lined up with my chest.\n\nI think this video shows why I was working so much on hip rotation. Looking forward to any feedback. The comments on Sunday were very helpful\n\nhttps://reddit.com/link/1h13ssq/video/wzaoyj780g3e1/player\n\n","date":"2024-11-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ek7hqm/day_2_42_year_old_hacker_learns_something/","author":"u/Dominick555","rating":null,"text":"Thank you to everyone who replied to my last post \n\nhttps://www.reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/s/tevO81n2cD\n\nI went back to the range today and tried to apply some of the suggestions y’all gave me.  In preparation of my session I decided to try and learn one new concept reccomended.  I chose hip turn depth so I watched this video:\n\nhttps://youtu.be/PvljLtLumT8?si=zi-gUshBpAutVHFP\n\nKey takeaways for me were:\n-The depth of hip movement for me was minimal- I think I got marginally deeper with this swing- still more to get imo.  \n-I became aware of where my center of gravity should stay when I make the required hip movements for a quality golf swing.\n-I learned about the proper way to turn the club face over- by using the bow in my lead arm and not my trailing wrist!\n-I learned about how to keep my elbow in.\n-The cable pull analogy really illuminated a light bulb for me.  It’s always been some thing I’ve felt but never been able to articulate like he did and it clicked for me.  -So much the golf swing is trying to properly counteract various forces- Very cool\n\nI took u/ advice and started with a 7 iron, on a tee. \n\nThe session went really good.  When I first started I was unable to make clean ","date":"2024-08-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1f8cj0k/new_to_golf_i_have_a_slice_issue/","author":"u/Swordfish-Dapper","rating":null,"text":"Hey everyone, so I took up learning to play golf about 3 weeks ago. I’ve had zero lessons, just watched a few YouTube videos. I’ve played one 18 ( a scramble) and a few Par 3 9 holes. I’m on the range every other day at the minute. I’m comfortable for now with hitting an iron straight but every single time I hit the driver I slice, a massive one, always off the range to the right. I’ve attached a video at 1/2 speed. Could u get some advice please. Now clearly there is going to be loads wrong so I’m willing to take everything on board, but specifically for the slice. \n\nI can see that I need to work on not bringing the club up as far, there’s a V in my wrist so I need to straighten that hand and I note that the club is striking the ball open but even when I consciously try to not do that it does ","date":"2024-09-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1fd6wok/last_5_of_the_bucket_today_just_cannot_get_my/","author":"u/Ninjatertl","rating":null,"text":"https://reddit.com/link/1fd6wok/video/rz0bm6xh3wnd1/player\n\nI've swung clubs on and off over the years but this summer I wanted to get better so I bought some single clubs and took a lesson. Had success and bought a few more clubs. It was going well until I started coming to a range with grass and not fake mats. I just cannot hit down and through the ball with my irons, and now all of my mechanics are going absolutely haywire trying to untangle my brain-body connections. All of these shots in the videos went no higher than 4 feet off the ground, straight ahead, and didn't hit the 100 yard marker.  Watching the video is startling how little rotational coiling I generate, but even so I cannot conceptualize how to drop the hips to start the downswing and drive through to generate power.\n\nI've watched hours of SpeedGolfRob but I just cannot for the life of me understand how to get the hips engaged in the swing with the ball in front of me. Today I was trying to be more deliberate with a slower tempo which helped but overall I'm struggling. I acknowledge that my clubs are too short for me (I'm 6'5 and these are all standard length), I'm just trying to get any kind of success while I sav","date":"2024-09-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/17fqjf0/got_a_few_lessons_but_cant_seem_to_figure_out_my/","author":"u/EdgeAffectionate6365","rating":null,"text":"I’m newer to golf and have posted here a couple of times. Since then, I have received a few golf lessons, but I haven’t made any breakthroughs (I’m still a wildly inconsistent 20+ handicap golfer). I know I’m steep in the downswing, and I can see on video that I’m still extending early. I’ve watched so many YouTube videos, tried a few drills, and hit the range several times a week- yet there hasn’t been noticeable improvements. I’m posting here again to see if anyone can share what helped them fix these problems. Please let me know if you think there’s anything else I should be prioritizing. Thanks for your help!","date":"2023-10-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1dn5xdh/frustrated_with_golf/","author":"u/D3st888","rating":null,"text":"Hi guys, long time lurker first time poster here. I’ve been playing (or at least practicing golf) on and off for the past 2 years.\n\nAt the start of this summer I started to take it more seriously and signed up for lessons. It was tough at first due to the bad habits that I created for myself but I found my swing getting better over time.\n\nIve been going to the simulator recently a lot in my home city but it feels like Im losing touch with the new swing that I’ve been working on developing. It’s been kind of demotivating but it’s like every time I swing and something is off about it I analyze it and try to fix it.\n\nMost recently, I’ve been working really hard to rotate my hips but as a result I feel like my other fundamentals in my swing are breaking down and it has me a bit frustrated.\n\nI was wondering, how do you guys build the muscle memory for your swings where you can go to the range consistently and hit every shot perfectly? I find myself now hitting like 5 out of every 50 shots “good”. And how did you guys shake bad habits and implement new techniques into your swing? \n\nI havent touched my driver or lower irons yet as I’ve been working on my short game and PW/9,8 and occasion","date":"2024-06-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1f6enbm/2_lateswing_questions/","author":"u/Excellent_Tangerine3","rating":null,"text":"I haven't searched a lot for these questions so these have been asked recently just let me know and I'll try a deeper search...\n\nI'm (57M) a relatively new return to golf.  I've always had a crap swing and I'm trying to get a little better now that I have time to devote to it.  I've taken lessons and improved a number of things.  But there are two things I'm trying to feel out.\n\n1.  I have gotten a feel for leading my hands and having them in front of the ball at impact.  But I feel like I'm just sweeping my hands through the impact zone.  Though I'm starting to make better contact I don't feel like my hands are \"snapping\" through the ball and I feel like I'm leaving a ton of distance out of my shots.  For reference I'm barely 150y with my 7i.  Usually more like 140 with my 7i.  And I think I can do better.  \n\n2. When I watch slo-mo of pros I see that they are really ridiculous about clearing their hips on full swings.  To the point that their hips are almost perpendicular to the club path at impact.  Are their any good drills for instilling more hip turn?  I feel like my swing is still too arm-heavy and I want to move a lot of my swing to my hips.  \n\nThanks in advance for any advi","date":"2024-09-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1fynjuo/early_release_thought_for_those_like_me/","author":"u/m4hdi","rating":null,"text":"Hi everyone, I've been a sweeper, and at times a scooper, most of my golfing life.  \n\nI have to say this community has really, really, really helped.  Through watching the feedback, I see on this sub for everyone, and recording my own swing, I found the early release. Of course, divots before the ball or no divot at all has been a big sign for a while.  \n\nFor me, it turns out that I was too focused on impact.  This sub is very big on knowing that full extension does not come until after impact.  But, while that makes sense to me on the couch watching a video, I could not stop gator arming, dipping a shoulder, or standing up early.  \n\nToday, I taped myself for about 4 minutes just hitting 5 shots or so, and, yep, early release.  My hips would also end up further toward the target line than when they started.  \n\nI think the real thing I figured out today is that I'm afraid to actually break my left arm if I don't pick up the club.  \n\nSo I did what my now deceased instructor told me in terms of hitting 30% effort swings with a tiny backswing, focusing on divots after the ball, and feel and hear the compression.  \n\nI built it up gradually until balls 60-70 (after work and losing sunlig","date":"2024-10-08","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1dz9690/started_golfing_yesterday_and_dont_want_to_pick/","author":"u/KansokiGolf","rating":null,"text":"I played for the first time yesterday at TopGolf and then went to the driving range today to practice because I wasn't that great.\n\nI was practicing at home just swinging and watching videos on youtube and tried to put it all into practice when I went to the driving range today. \n\nI just wanted people to throw any tips they can at me from my swing in this video!\n\nThat's probably my best looking swing of the day give or take a few others.\n\nI didn't realise the ball wasn't in shot until the end of my 120 ball session!\n\nAlso, any tips on recovery? My forearms are so heavy, I wanted to go again tomorrow but I don't think I'll be able to.\n\nThanks!","date":"2024-07-09","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1etv2qa/swing_help_round_2/","author":"u/cheslar","rating":null,"text":"Hello, I posted earlier today and got a ton of feedback.\nHere’s the post for reference: https://www.reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/s/fC2Ffy60J2\nI spent a good while watching my form and taking all of the feedback into consideration. Here are the things that I’ve changed/ attempting to change:\nGrip: I’ve always had a very strange baseball style grip with a slight gap between my hands. I wasn’t aware of the impact that grip had on the golf shot. I watched some of the recommended videos and tried to adjust to a more normal grip. I’m still not overlapping or interlocking my pinkie finger. Is this something that I must figure out how to do? Can a 10 finger grip with the hands pressed together work without limiting me? Let me know if the grip still looks weird, I’m still trying to wrap my head around all of the concepts.\nShoulders: Largely because of my grip, my lead shoulder was higher than my trail shoulder. With a grip without a gap, it seems to be closer to parallel, but there’s still a noticeable tilt. Was the issue that there was a tilt or just that it was so severe? Does it look better now?\nShaft Lean: This seemed to be the most upsetting aspect of my form to the community lol. I definite","date":"2024-08-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1eksy85/update_on_i_cant_hit_anywhere_other_than_the_toe/","author":"u/killatanuki","rating":null,"text":"Here's my last post: [https://www.reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ejkn10/i\\_cant\\_hit\\_anywhere\\_other\\_than\\_the\\_toe\\_if\\_my\\_life/?utm\\_source=share&utm\\_medium=web3x&utm\\_name=web3xcss&utm\\_term=1&utm\\_content=share\\_button](https://www.reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ejkn10/i_cant_hit_anywhere_other_than_the_toe_if_my_life/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)\n\nAfter some work on hip position and not extending too early, it's slowly shifting over. Thanks ya'll!\n\nReally based on what Mark Crossfield mentioned in this video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVHoOslkQQw&list=LL&index=1&t=551s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVHoOslkQQw&list=LL&index=1&t=551s)\n\n[Before](https://preview.redd.it/0hi68mzhtvgd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f4c0176fe3ab8945550f04fd0b07e84cfaee0f4)\n\n[After](https://preview.redd.it/lkuqj02jtvgd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=69ade67bf071275a6e64e0954dd3428456304274)\n\n  \n","date":"2024-08-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/190s1t0/4_month_golfer_looking_for_advice/","author":"u/Celeseas","rating":null,"text":"Hey guys, tennis background, just started golf and personally happy with progress, can consistently score high 80s to low 90s. Mainly learnt through watching videos and DR practice. Would appreciate some advice on next steps. I find early extension is still an issue especially when I increase swing speed.\n\n","date":"2024-01-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1e09r2q/newbie_seeking_advice/","author":"u/AspiringGolfer","rating":null,"text":"Hi all! Long time lurker, first time poster. Just picked up golf for the first time ever in March 2024, shooting in the mid 90's on the course. I'm kinda broke, but I love this game so much and want to justify trying to save for lessons. Am I ready? Biggest things standing out to me currently are my trail elbow coming out further than it should on backswing and my takeaway seems *off*, but I'm not sure why. My misses on the course are toeing the ball and shanking it out right or picking my head up and thinning it. Everything I've learned has been online, I watch a lot of YouTube lessons, Danny Maude is my favorite, but I recently saw a short featuring Tiger and someone asked him for his best tip for beginners or something like that, and his response was \"don't watch f$&*ing youtube\" lmfao. Is it time for me to fork out more than I want to/should for lessons from a semi-pro? ALL feedback is encouraged! Also, my clubs are used from FB marketplace and I'm sure a fitting will help me someday, but everything I've come to understand leads me to believe lessons > fitting.\n\nAlso, please ignore the double gloves! I had some wicked cuts/blisters from work and bought a rightie glove to","date":"2024-07-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1cah63s/keep_blocking_out_driver_to_the_right_feel_like/","author":"u/Terry_NY","rating":null,"text":"Been getting into golf the last 2 years but have been unable to conquer my driver. Can’t seem to hit it or my 3 wood correctly no matter how much YouTube golf tips I watch. \n\nI keep trying to bring the club head around with a strong grip, by trying to turn hands over, feel like I’m putting top spin on a tennis ball but to no avail.\n\nIs it down swing, club path, etc that is preventing me from this? \nAny helpful links or tips appreciated!","date":"2024-04-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1556lmw/noob_at_driving_range_trying_to_teach_others/","author":"u/TheVoicesinurhed","rating":null,"text":"As per the title. Went to hit a medium bucket at lunch and two guys show up hitting next to me. One is all about golf, talking about books and how he hits 300 balls a day. Saying he’s excited about going pro one day, yada yada. \n\nThey are hitting behind me, so I couldn’t see what his swing looked like or anything, but every 10 seconds he’s giving his friend pointers. I thought Butch Harmon just showed up. \n\nI hear oops and watch a ball dribble infront of me, think it went 15 yards. I then hear a dang, and hear a complete wiff. I thought he was warming up. \n\nI decide to turn around. Anyone ever see a straight legged golfer with the butt end of the club literally hitting their crotch? Dude has one of the ugliest swings you could imagine. I was taken a back a bit because he had talked so much. \n\nI carry on and am starting to zing 7 irons  about 175 yards and am feeling really good. Dude said to me, how long you been playing? I said 20 years and he said “You must not take this serious enough, I’d expect you to be better by now.”\n\nI couldn’t help but laugh, but I kept it in. \n\nI kept doing my thing and he kept giving lessons. He then told his friend, “don’t really bend your knees and yo","date":"2023-07-20","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1f86uuc/just_had_an_epiphany/","author":"u/New-Document7109","rating":null,"text":"I'm a decent golfer (8 HCP) with a decent swing, but I have always struggled with consistency with direction. Often missing straight right or pull hooking, I've tried everything to fix it, coaching, the gadgets, comparing my swing with the pros and watching countless hours of Rick Shiels and the other YouTube kings. Often I would think I have fixed it but the same old problems would come back, I just couldn't rid myself of this inconsistency.\n\nSuddenly at the range today something just clicked after I pushed another one right. I looked at the ball and just said focus on actually hitting the ball, you know where the target is. I really focused on not taking my eye off the ball and striped the purest, incredibly well timed iron shot dead straight at the target. \n\nI clicked and I realised all this time I have been so focused on hitting the target rather than actually hitting the ball towards the target. It sounds silly but this has been the route cause of my issues. I'm far to eager to hit to the target than hit the ball. The next ten shots were exactly the same which has never happened. Every other sport I've learnt it's about focusing on the ball I have no idea why I hadn't translat","date":"2024-09-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1eww91e/hip_turning_advice/","author":"u/Strong-Librarian-742","rating":null,"text":"New to golf and no elite athlete. I find myself trying to be intentional on my hip rotation but feel like I lack the natural movement and timing, resulting in a lot of arm-only swings. I have a baseball background, so am used to hip rotation with the movement of my lead foot. \n\nAny tips, exercises, body positioning advice or drills to help me with this?","date":"2024-08-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1efg2tp/newbie/","author":"u/Redser82","rating":null,"text":"Hello, I’m planning on playing golf for the first time and just looking for a few tips. I watch a decent amount of golf so not completely new to the sport. I’m a good soccer player but can’t play anymore because of age and knee issues, I’m decent at pool and tennis but really want to get into golf, so any tips would be appreciated. ","date":"2024-07-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1d9up82/training_aide/","author":"u/Healthy_Guidance_940","rating":null,"text":"Hello, I have been golfing on and off for about 5 years and just got a job where I don’t work evenings or weekends so I have more time to practice/play. My golf game is very inconsistent and I don’t understand a proper golf swing enough to teach myself. I have tried to find someone that gives lessons in my area but haven’t had luck. I live in a pretty rural location. I have tried to watch videos but it all gets pretty overwhelming.\n\n Do any of you have any suggestions on a good training aide I can buy to help me shape the correct golf swing? Right now I just go to the range and I fear I am doing more damage than good. ","date":"2024-06-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/yyzkxd/the_amount_of_misinformation_the_majority_of/","author":"u/clubproguygroupie","rating":null,"text":"Everyone’s obsessed with shallow, more rotation, hands out, power squat, more flashy words.\n\nIve been down that path. Its the worst path to go down. \n\nVery click bait-y words that the average player gets drawn to like a moth. Not their fault because thats the only information out there and its being spammed all over the place. \n\nHonestly whoever reads this, just go understand stack and tilt without any bias, go get into some mac o grady, ben doyle, lynn blake, greg mchatton. The guys that actually influenced teaching in a huge way. Watch some mac o grady swings, mike mcnary, aaron baddeley, robert rock, alex noren, alex moore, snead, hogan. \n\nUnderstand that its all about delivering the club on plane. Understand that rotation is a consequence of proper use of the ground and cog shifts, not just twisting your hips, understand that the golf swing had extension, side bend, flexion. Understand that all angles created in backswing must be released in downswing. Understand that “shallow” doesn’t come from dropping every way under or shooting arms way out. Understand that speed comes from the arms and wrists and not from rotation.\n\nThese are just common examples of some misconceptions.\n\nW","date":"2022-11-19","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1du0n1q/new_golfer_seeking_guidance_on_swing_consistency/","author":"u/vozy2525","rating":null,"text":"Hello,\n\nI have been playing golf for about two months and am facing challenges with consistency in my swing and shot direction. Specifically, many of my driver shots tend to high-arc from left to right, landing significantly off to the right. Additionally, I often struggle with duffing or chunking the ball with my irons and drivers, and sometimes I hit down onto the top of the ball.\n\nI understand that there is a vast amount of information to learn and practice when refining one's golf game. While I have been watching various YouTube videos and observing professional golfers, I have noticed that the advice often varies significantly from one source to another. This has made it difficult for me to find reliable and cohesive guidance.\n\nCould you please provide some direction on how to improve my golf game, particularly in terms of achieving consistent shot accuracy and avoiding these common mistakes? Should I focus on specific YouTube channels, invest in a golf book, or perhaps seek other forms of instruction?\n\nThank you for your assistance!","date":"2024-07-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1bkf0e1/out_to_in_over_the_top/","author":"u/Joppydee","rating":null,"text":"I am in desperate need of help. I have only been golfing since last summer, I have broken 100 and I am a member at my local course but I have slipped into a massive lull, maybe as a result of over thinking / too many swing thoughts but my over the top is the worst it’s ever been, I’m considering giving it all up its rattling me that much. I have lessons once every 6 weeks to improve other areas first but I just can’t shake the feeling of “see ball, hit ball” I have never drawn the ball in my life and I am a horrible slicer and puller. \nI feel like it’s physically impossible for me to shallow the club and or have an in to out path. I’ve watched a million videos and tips and nothing is going in. \nAttached my best recorded swing yet, but I’m now way worse than this. \nI’m on my knees here. ","date":"2024-03-21","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1dv8uxe/any_helpdrillstips_appreciated/","author":"u/Any-Collection4053","rating":null,"text":"https://reddit.com/link/1dv8uxe/video/yu7zmo8cniad1/player\n\nI played from 7-12 years old as part of my school's co-curricular activity.\n\nI am now 23 and have recently decided to pick up golf again.\n\nI have watched a couple of videos on achieving a rotary swing, particularly on using the ground to open my hips on the downswing.\n\nHowever, it seems like i am unable to achieve it. I still see alot of early extension (my right arms are fully extended before i hit the ball), and i dont have much rotation of my hips and chest on the downswing. My right heel also lifts off the ground very early. I also notice that sometimes my club becomes quite steep on the downswing. Was wondering if you'd be so kind to share some tips or drills or any things which i can correct in my swing. I would really appreciate it","date":"2024-07-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1cq1s4f/pointers_and_training_videos_please/","author":"u/TeamGP","rating":null,"text":"Hi All,\n\n24 Handicapper here. \n\nI recently had 3 lessons before a golf weekend trip and was caught between my new and old swing, which meant I played terribly (strikes were awful). I was completely gutted as the trip was abroad and had been looking for to it for ages.\n\nI knew by having lessons so soon before the trip it  was going to potentially hamper my game, but I didn’t think it would end up being as bad as what it was. \n\nHowever, I’m not here to blame the lessons as the awful swing is down to me reverting back to my slice/over the top move with every single shot especially on my 5 wood/driver (prob due to trying to step on shots as the course was long).\n\nI’m super motivated to put things right and was at the range last night trying to work on keeping my right arm tucked in and shallowing the club.\n\nWatching the video back, it looks as if I don’t go high enough in the back swing. Does this mean I can’t shallow the club enough on the way back down?\n\nI’d love to know a way to get better feeling for bringing the club back, dropping the hands and making sure the club is shallow enough on the way back down.\n\nMy golf pro said my body is trying to do the right things, but I clearly ca","date":"2024-05-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/18klshj/is_it_me/","author":"u/Mindless-Ad2554","rating":null,"text":"****Grumpy Mid 30’s warning*** go straight to the “buuuuuut” to skip the tl:dr:\n\n\nI’m going to start this off with saying I just recently started getting back into golf as an adult.  My grandfather taught me at a young age and I played when I could for fun, especially when my mother was a head chef at one of our local clubs here in Virginia Beach.  Between having kids and moving around a bit, I got rid of my clubs like an idiot and didn’t really play since my early 20’s.  Since my grandfathers passing and my best bud picking up his clubs again, I was inspired to start playing again.   I pieced together a set a few months back and have been studying, hitting balls, and playing when I can sneak away from two daughters, and now a 9 month pregnant wife, expecting here in the next week.  \n\nI write all that to say, this is fun for me too, a way to release, and just enjoy myself outside…. And to be completely humbled when my noob ass completely shanks a ball. I have full intentions to post a vid of my swing at some\nPoint for critique but I haven’t had time to focus on recording.  Being a very involved dad and husband who also works full time, you understand if there’s a window of opportun","date":"2023-12-17","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1c4n2sg/15_years_of_no_swings_former_scratch_golfer_video/","author":"u/johnnyglass","rating":null,"text":"I was captain of my varsity golf team in High School, but haven't owned clubs in 20 years, and haven't swung in 15 years before a few months ago. Was directed here from r/golftips.\n\nHave got a set now and am practicing every day. I hit this one about 295 carry according to my buddy's flightscope, but I'm not feeling great about my swing.\n\n* From the video, it feels like my face is super shut on the takeaway.\n* I'm not cupping my wrists at the top, which used to be a big problem, but I see a bit of an over the top move in my transition to the downswing.\n* My follow through to finish looks ugly as hell, it looks like I'm coming up and out of it. Any ideas on how to fix that?\n\nWould love to hear feedback from anyone from watching this video.\n\n​\n\nhttps://reddit.com/link/1c4n2sg/video/3v3rzeg8hnuc1/player","date":"2024-04-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/124oq70/stored_energy/","author":"u/g0lfingtheball","rating":null,"text":"Every time I watch Cam Young I'm amazed how much speed he creates while having that pause at the top. \n\nI'm 6'2 and work out but in my golf swing I dont feel like I'm storing energy to swing fast. (100mph on my best swings)\n\nLong hitters- where do you feel tension at the top of your back swimg? Core, legs, back?","date":"2023-03-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lg1i12/swing_help/","author":"u/Orikoru","rating":null,"text":"Probably need at least a wedge to get it over that wall.","date":"2025-06-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1cjtyow/time_to_change_my_swing/","author":"u/Loose_Barnacle24","rating":null,"text":"Ive been on the range a lot recently and the swing has felt great. I’m finally finding my swing feels that are good, but after watching it back I’ve found tons of bad habits and can’t help but think about continually trying to improve.\n\nWhat I’m seeing is this:\n I’ve got a super weak right hand grip, head tilt in the backswing, face super closed at the top\nearly extending to top it off.\n\nThis is the first year I’m tracking on GHIN and I want to I’m thinking about getting more golf lessons. \n","date":"2024-05-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/15q3gca/looking_to_improve_consistency_and_accuracy_to/","author":"u/Professional_Ebb_320","rating":null,"text":"Started getting more serious on reading and watching golf improvement videos and notes this past year.\n\nWanting to improve consistency and dispersion to of course lower my score. Feel decent power wise with a few drives over 300 carry but still poor accuracy and contact when I take speed off. Able to see generally my swing faults on film but can’t seem to correct them, any tips?","date":"2023-08-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/13gz7sv/switched_to_single_plane_swing_now_everything_is/","author":"u/madesros1","rating":null,"text":"I was watching a video on Tiger Woods and saw that he had a single plane golf swing. So today, I decided to change my swing to a single plane. When I did, every shot was solid but went dead left. No hook, no draw. Just pulled left and straight. Can anyone conjecture to what I might be doing and possible solutions? TIA","date":"2023-05-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1apuj4r/first_pro_lesson_today/","author":"u/simpson_hey","rating":null,"text":"Have been playing golf on and off for 20years but have got back into it recently due to a couple of corporate golf days.\n\nWent to the range today with a buddy of mine who just started playing a few months ago for a 2-person 1hr lesson (split the costs) and I have to say it was well worth it.\n\nGot some good tips on grip, setup and alignment on the backswing that I would never have picked up from watching YT videos. \n\nHe did a video analysis (in retrospect I should have asked for a copy) showing my body, wrist and arm alignment which helped me understand my position in my setup, backswing and at impact to identify what to adjust.\n\nAlso told me where the club head should be at different positions in the swing so I can stop and check during a practise to make sure I’m keeping correct alignment.\n\nHighly recommend getting a lesson if you’ve been sitting on the fence about it. Splitting the lesson with a friend like I did saved $ but also allowed us to debrief the lesson with one another, hit another 30 or so balls and discuss the details.","date":"2024-02-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1chn51y/new_golfer_in_need_of_swing_tips/","author":"u/SpaceFlareTTV","rating":null,"text":"I’m new to the game. Picked it up at the end of last year as I began working at a golf course. I have become addicted to watching it and have only played 3 rounds this year so far. I was working on my swing a little bit with this app and as you can see I’m very inconsistent with my head as well as the lower left part of my body moving. I put below my best graded and worst graded swings from the app.\n\nBest graded:\nhttps://web.golffix.io/ai-report/41289721-E8A7-40FB-8C56-7ED53A7CC219?utm_campaign=aireport&utm_medium=reportshare&utm_source=linkcopy\n\nWorst graded:\nhttps://web.golffix.io/ai-report/AA12EA08-8C5D-4430-8BFF-058D2DDCC7CB?utm_medium=reportshare&utm_campaign=aireport&utm_source=linkcopy","date":"2024-05-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1b1k992/new_swing_thoughts/","author":"u/Bbmills45","rating":null,"text":"TLDR; quit golf for 6 months, changed swing to this\n\nBasically i posted a video of my golf swing about 260 days ago, and got absolutely roasted. Ended up quitting golf for 6 months to relearn a better swing. I focused on alot of different things and watched many many videos. I finally feel good enough to post again and hopefully not get roasted to no end. \n\nThoughts?","date":"2024-02-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/17egizx/im_an_idiot_with_a_weird_grip/","author":"u/poppa99","rating":null,"text":"I played golf as a teenage (self taught) and then stopped and took up golf again this year, been playing since May. I’ve taken a lesson and the pro said my swing was good and didn’t have any major advice other than he changed my putting stoke (I did the pendulum because that what my pa told me to do when I was a kid). I’ve gotten my handicap down to 17, so not good but heading in the right direction . Anyway I recently watch a video on grip and it turns out I’ve been doing the interlock grip wrong. I was interlocking my left index finger with my right pinky which is correct. But I was keeping those interlocked fingers inside my grip (the back of my left index and right pinky were resting on my the palm and getting jammed up), rather than outside on the back of my hand and it kind of hurt if I’m honest. Has anyone else had this grip? I tried the correct interlock grip on Saturday, I hit good shots but had my worst ever score, looks like I have a long journey. No one probably cares but I had to laugh at my stupidity ☺️","date":"2023-10-23","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1bnvpur/trying_to_dive_into_the_golf_waters/","author":"u/Arktickill","rating":null,"text":"Trying to get in to the golf world as I always liked the concept of being able to hit a small ball towards a target hundreds of yards away all while doing it accurately. It would also be nice to be able to spend more time with my in-laws as they play golf.\n Only have had the many videos on YouTube watched as well as some info from them so I’m sure there’s lots to be corrected (I can’t quite seem to have my body do what i tell it to do on the follow through motion :0) but figured I’d throw a video of my swing up here and see what I can start focusing on. Thanks in advance \n","date":"2024-03-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/18x7vew/golf_swing_critique/","author":"u/Bevalance","rating":null,"text":"Hi there,\n\nI'm hoping to get some critiques, opinions, or advice on my swing. I'm pretty new to the sport as I golfed maybe once a year growing up but really got into it in 2023. I've been making changes over this past year by watching YouTube, trying to figure out what applies to me, and then trying to make the changes.\n\nThe 4 clips (iron - head on, iron - DTL, driver - head on, driver - DTL) are from 4 different shots.\n\nI don't think I have a consistent miss (I'll seem to hit every kind of shot) but I think hitting behind the ball, a hook, or a slice are the most common. I'm at roughly a 30 handicap too.\n\nThank you for your time!\n\nhttps://reddit.com/link/18x7vew/video/e9mbcqooy4ac1/player","date":"2024-01-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lg1i12/swing_help/","author":"u/rubbermetroad","rating":null,"text":"Get rid of the sandals so you have a decent base to swing from. You have a reverse pivot with the shoulders going towards the target in the backswing. With driver your shoulders should be slightly behind your hips in the backswing. That reverse pivot at 18 years old may not cause back problems but it will down the road. According to TPI it is the number one cause of back issues along with a host of swing problems. You are going to have a very hard time coming over the top all the time if you try to work with the reverse pivot.","date":"2025-06-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1icife4/swinging_more_in_to_out_but_still_struggling_with/","author":"u/Only-once-2024","rating":null,"text":"Do you have any mobility issues? I mean your move down looks good until you just stop turning your hips. \n\nYou can try opening up your left foot a bit more but it kinda seems like you are trying to hit the ball instead of hit through the ball if that makes sense. \n\nYour weight looks like it ends up in the inside of your left foot when it should probably feel a little more to the outside of the foot. \n\nMaybe watch some videos on weight transfer for a more visual look because it is weird to me how you just stop swinging.","date":"2025-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1icife4/swinging_more_in_to_out_but_still_struggling_with/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"You have an open face and you’re not turning the face to look at the ball .\n\nThe face needs to turn to look at the ball before you hit it.\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/pk5oztjlnufe1.jpeg?width=2532&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cc1f63877e6abb84eb32cb4829037919728682da\n\nHere’s an example. Before he has hit it he’s already got the face ready. You’re not turning the face to look at the ball so you have to stand up and scoop the club through.\n\nThink like hockey. You don’t try to twirl the clubface around the shaft at impact, you slam the face into the ball with the shaft alongside.\n\nThat’s your issue. You’re far too late to turn the face around to look at the ball and you’re trying to do it last second the wrong way, so you’ll stand up and flip the club.\n\nYou have to fix this or it’ll never work","date":"2025-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1icife4/swinging_more_in_to_out_but_still_struggling_with/","author":"u/Killerwalski","rating":null,"text":"Looks like you're still over the top to me.\n\nThe early extension is coming from you flipping the club down at the ball way too early, and have to stand up straight to avoid smashing the club into the ground, which you ended up doing anyway. Try to change your idea in your head that you need to release the club **through** the ball, instead of **at** the ball. In other words, release the club later, way later.\n\nI think you should experiment with taking some shorter swings where you deliberately fix the club face closed and see how it effects your swing path when you try to make the ball move from right to left.","date":"2025-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1icife4/swinging_more_in_to_out_but_still_struggling_with/","author":"u/brandon684","rating":null,"text":"You’re over swinging, it’s causing you to throw all of your lag out early in the swing, causing you to standup and early extend just so you don’t chunk it. I would say try shortening your backswing up, and get yourself an alignment stick and make sure you’re forcing yourself to swing in to out until you get a more neutral path. \n\nRahm has a video somewhere where he talks about when he was younger, he would basically see how hard he could swing it from a half backswing position, I think you would be shocked at how far you could hit it compared to feeling like you’re taking it all the way back. Anyway, as an over swinger and armsy player, that’s been helping me (definitely not a swing coach).\n\nLastly, I don’t think that hitting may being as thick as it is is doing you any favors, is there no way to cut it in and recess it into the floor?","date":"2025-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1icife4/swinging_more_in_to_out_but_still_struggling_with/","author":"u/xzscrappyxz","rating":null,"text":"Holy stand up during impact Batman posture is gonzooo","date":"2025-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1icife4/swinging_more_in_to_out_but_still_struggling_with/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"Looks playable…Stay in spine angle just a hair longer; slow it down, try a 80% swing.","date":"2025-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1icife4/swinging_more_in_to_out_but_still_struggling_with/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"I’ve had lots of improvement watching AMG and Rotary swing Golf.","date":"2025-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1icife4/swinging_more_in_to_out_but_still_struggling_with/","author":"u/maxvader94","rating":null,"text":"I find the butt on the wall drill helps with early extension","date":"2025-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/148p6bk/brand_new_to_golf_and_learning_swing_fundamentals/","author":"u/mildlysceptical22","rating":null,"text":"Don’t get in the habit of scooping the ball up in the air with bent arms. The loft or angle of the club face is designed do that while, this is important, hitting down on the ball. The bottom of the swing arc with irons is actually in front of the ball. Hitting the ball first and then taking a divot is the goal. Keep your lead arm straight on the backswing, downswing, impact, and release of the club. Lessons will be a huge help! Keep swinging!","date":"2023-06-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/148p6bk/brand_new_to_golf_and_learning_swing_fundamentals/","author":"u/RadiantWhole2119","rating":null,"text":"Incredible progress. You’re still using a lot of your body to complete your motion on the back swing. You virtually want to keep your head stuck in the position before back swing. Overall, keep up with the videos for sure. I still recommend early lessons over late. Random Reddit users aren’t the best with nitpicking specific details and explaining via text. Quicker you get the lessons, quicker you’ll know what should be done in order to find out what it is you’re doing wrong. You just don’t know what a proper swing is and corrections will be better addressed after you have that understanding.","date":"2023-06-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/148p6bk/brand_new_to_golf_and_learning_swing_fundamentals/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"Teeing the ball with irons is going to teach bad habits. You'll be chunking the ball on the course.","date":"2023-06-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/148p6bk/brand_new_to_golf_and_learning_swing_fundamentals/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"If a bee stings you between the first and second hole it’s probably because your stance is too wide","date":"2023-06-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/148p6bk/brand_new_to_golf_and_learning_swing_fundamentals/","author":"u/thescrounger","rating":null,"text":"Hands should be forward of the ball at impact for irons","date":"2023-06-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/148p6bk/brand_new_to_golf_and_learning_swing_fundamentals/","author":"u/Peterd90","rating":null,"text":"You have a very good swing.  I would not tee up irons like that for practice and it won't help you get better.\n\nGreat shoulder and hip rotation but your right arm looks awkward and maybe from too strong of a rh grip or elbow needs adjusting.","date":"2023-06-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/148p6bk/brand_new_to_golf_and_learning_swing_fundamentals/","author":"u/rustbucky","rating":null,"text":"I see that smile there, at the end. You hit it, there’s no turning back. Golf hooked. Stay on those toes, get that core engaged. Lookin good rookie!","date":"2023-06-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/148p6bk/brand_new_to_golf_and_learning_swing_fundamentals/","author":"u/gingermatt93","rating":null,"text":"It sounds strange but you're supposed to be throwing the clubhead at the back of the ball. As a drill, take a ball in your right hand and imagine you're throwing it at the back of the ball on the ground, the way your body would turn to do that. That's how your right hand should act during the swing. The left arm is generally to guide the swing and add stability, I try to keep it as straight as possible. This is just what goes through my head, it might be fundamentally wrong 🤣\n\nBasically the whole motion is a throw, but down at the ball, not up in the air. Let the club do the hard work for you. \n\nEnjoy the game, one great swing and it won't matter that your score is 3 digits 🤣 thats my motto anyway.","date":"2023-06-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/148p6bk/brand_new_to_golf_and_learning_swing_fundamentals/","author":"u/sox824","rating":null,"text":"Fundamentals \\~ focus on keeping your head still like it's in a vice.  Where your head goes everything else follows.  Be diligent about watching the club face hit the ball.","date":"2023-06-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/148p6bk/brand_new_to_golf_and_learning_swing_fundamentals/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"Go follow Golf Mami, Tish and Paige on IG / Twitter. They’re going to be far more helpful to you than us dbags","date":"2023-06-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/148p6bk/brand_new_to_golf_and_learning_swing_fundamentals/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"The ball is too far away from you and you are reaching. Keep the front arm as straight as possible and don’t let your hips come through too early.","date":"2023-06-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/148p6bk/brand_new_to_golf_and_learning_swing_fundamentals/","author":"u/Turingstester","rating":null,"text":"I applaud you. You're doing everything right. Work on the very basics like Rick Shields is teaching you to get the most bang for your buck when you start taking lessons.  But don't put off the lessons too long or you'll develop some bad habits to overcome. Golf is hard, enjoy the journey. Relax and work on your rhythm.  Golf is the only game I know where the harder you try the worse you do.\n\nFeet should be about shoulder width apart. Show some videos of down the line angles. You can check out the golf fix app, it'll tell you what is out of alignment.","date":"2023-06-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/148p6bk/brand_new_to_golf_and_learning_swing_fundamentals/","author":"u/Lumbajackie","rating":null,"text":"And here is last week’s video to show the difference, if helpful [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPGNn2OnHATEy8TBa3b3EJA8ppoypR-t/view?usp=drivesdk)","date":"2023-06-13","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kld0pi/first_week_of_golf_could_use_some_help/","author":"u/Sufficient_Rip_7975","rating":null,"text":"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiRVXQ2t8SM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiRVXQ2t8SM)\n\nI post this a lot because I genuinely believe it's the best video that a newbie can ever watch. I'm not a huge fan of  super granular advice early on i.e. \"your elbow this, your knees this, your wrists this\"\n\nTry this in the garage for a few mins then see how it feels.","date":"2025-05-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kld0pi/first_week_of_golf_could_use_some_help/","author":"u/anonymouslyHere4fun","rating":null,"text":"Lessons.\nGet em. You're just muscle memory bad habits....\nIt'll be worth it!!!","date":"2025-05-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kld0pi/first_week_of_golf_could_use_some_help/","author":"u/Dewey_Rider","rating":null,"text":"Keep your left elbow down and closer to your body, especially early in your back swing. Also, you don't have to see how far back you can go. If you have to alter things to accomplish that, then shorten your back swing.","date":"2025-05-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_169","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kld0pi/first_week_of_golf_could_use_some_help/","author":"u/Poopcircle55","rating":null,"text":"Imagine your backswing as turning to shake someone’s hand with you left hand and your downswing as turning your body to shake someone’s hand with your right hand. The most effective tip is to get lessons tho","date":"2025-05-14","sentiment":"neutral"}],"article":{"productId":"prod_169","title":"Bushnell iON Elite: Accuracy & Ease of Use Shine, But Charging Woes Surface","summary":"The Bushnell iON Elite GPS Golf Watch earns praise for its accuracy and user-friendliness, making it a favorite for many. However, charging issues and a less-than-intuitive interface have some users seeking alternatives.","body":"## Bushnell iON Elite GPS Golf Watch: A Deep Dive\n\n### Overview\n\nThe Bushnell iON Elite GPS Golf Watch is designed to provide golfers with essential course information directly on their wrist. It aims to simplify the game by offering accurate yardage readings, hazard distances, and other helpful features. This review synthesizes feedback from 146 user reviews across various platforms, including Amazon and Reddit, to give you a comprehensive understanding of the watch's strengths and weaknesses.\n\n### Performance\n\nAccuracy is a major selling point for the iON Elite. Many users, like Kyle Price, confirm its reliability, stating that distances are \"spot on\" and match those from rangefinders. The watch's ability to quickly update course information is another advantage, with users like Joe in FL highlighting its seamless syncing and course updates. However, some users, like Sandro, found the obstacle display a bit difficult to understand, suggesting the use of symbols instead of abbreviations.\n\n### Pros & Cons\n\n**Pros:**\n\n*   **Accuracy:** The watch consistently provides accurate yardage readings, confirmed by many users against rangefinders. This is a crucial feature for any golf GPS device.\n*   **Ease of Use:** Several reviewers, such as Elaine Yale, praise the watch's user-friendly interface, making it easy to navigate and access information during a round.\n*   **App Syncing:** The watch syncs well with the app, allowing for easy course updates and downloads. This is especially beneficial for users who play on new or updated courses.\n*   **Battery Life:** For users who don't track scores on the watch, the battery life is impressive, often lasting a full 18-hole round with significant charge remaining, as noted by Elaine Yale.\n*   **Design & Features:** The watch's design is considered elegant by some, and it includes useful features like call and SMS notifications, as mentioned by Sandro.\n*   **Convenience:** The wrist-worn design offers convenience, allowing golfers to quickly check yardages without reaching for their phones or other devices, as highlighted by u/Particular-Catch-311.\n\n**Cons:**\n\n*   **Charging Issues:** A recurring complaint is the charging mechanism. Several users, including the reviewer on Amazon, reported problems with the magnetic charger, which can disconnect easily. Sung Cho's experience highlights the battery charging issues after a few months of use.\n*   **Interface Intuitiveness:** Some users, like Horst F., found the interface less than intuitive, despite the single-button and touchscreen design.\n*   **Obstacle Display:** The display of obstacles can be difficult to interpret, as noted by Sandro, who suggests using symbols instead of abbreviations.\n*   **Durability Concerns:** While not a widespread issue, some users experienced battery failures, raising questions about long-term durability.\n*   **Limited Features:** While the watch focuses on essential features, it may lack some advanced functionalities found in other GPS watches.\n\n### Verdict\n\nThe Bushnell iON Elite GPS Golf Watch is a solid choice for golfers prioritizing accuracy and ease of use. Its reliable yardage readings and user-friendly interface make it a valuable tool on the course. The watch's ability to quickly update course information is a significant advantage. However, potential buyers should be aware of the reported charging issues, which could impact the overall user experience. If you prioritize a straightforward, accurate GPS watch and can manage the charging, the iON Elite is a good option. However, if you need a more intuitive interface or are concerned about long-term durability, you might want to consider other options.","aggregateScore":8.5,"prosConsFromReviews":{"cons":["Charging mechanism issues","Interface can be unintuitive","Obstacle display can be confusing","Potential durability concerns","Limited advanced features"],"pros":["Accurate yardage readings","User-friendly interface","Easy course updates and downloads","Good battery life for basic use","Elegant design with call/SMS notifications","Convenient wrist-worn design"]},"totalReviewsAnalyzed":525,"sourcesUsed":[{"name":"Amazon","count":13},{"name":"Reddit","count":512}],"generatedAt":"2026-02-19T23:32:09.590Z"}}