{"productId":"prod_177","slug":"lag-shot-golf-training-club-7-iron","reviews":[{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qpw02w/as_promised_full_clips_of_swing_progression_from/","author":"u/cshaxercs","rating":null,"text":"Quality post man. I'm a complete noob, but I'll take some of this advice.","date":"2026-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/wwwh3f/15_ways_to_improve_at_golf/","author":"u/Farmillionaire","rating":null,"text":"New time member of this sub and returning golfer after playing it as a teenager. \n\nDefinitely saved! Thanks!","date":"2022-08-25","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/wwwh3f/15_ways_to_improve_at_golf/","author":"u/services35","rating":null,"text":"TLDR Best advice I’ve ever heard was, don’t follow a bad shot with a dumb shot.","date":"2022-08-25","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/isbpt3/played_the_first_round_of_my_life_today_and_i/","author":"u/SubterraneanAlien","rating":null,"text":"Before anyone casts doubt it's a par 62, 4000 yard course from the forward tees. Regardless, great work for your first round!","date":"2020-09-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qpw02w/as_promised_full_clips_of_swing_progression_from/","author":"u/Fluorescent_Tip","rating":null,"text":"I had a similar history of golfing when young and then every year and then in my 20s and 30s, and it was mostly because I couldn’t justify the cost at the time. Having the freedom to afford regular range sessions is a big deal.","date":"2026-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qpw02w/as_promised_full_clips_of_swing_progression_from/","author":"u/Enzo_Gorlahh_mi","rating":null,"text":"Not a normal swing. But you notice how much more stable you get from beginning to end. Weight transfer is good too","date":"2026-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qpw02w/as_promised_full_clips_of_swing_progression_from/","author":"u/ginseng2002","rating":null,"text":"I always browse the sub during work, great read, you deserve the follow!","date":"2026-01-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qpw02w/as_promised_full_clips_of_swing_progression_from/","author":"u/zwcropper","rating":null,"text":"It's the tan baseball cap that fixed things, I'm off to buy one for myself now","date":"2026-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qpw02w/as_promised_full_clips_of_swing_progression_from/","author":"u/Tigerstyle72","rating":null,"text":"Love the progression. Very smooth swing too. I’m working on mine","date":"2026-01-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qpw02w/as_promised_full_clips_of_swing_progression_from/","author":"u/S-Fore","rating":null,"text":"@op - you definitely live in the Bay Area… I spotted metro, poplar,  Tilden, Harding, maybe monarch?, and my local.. mariners. Prob a few others I’d recognize too.","date":"2026-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qpw02w/as_promised_full_clips_of_swing_progression_from/","author":"u/boondocksaint08","rating":null,"text":"![gif](giphy|xThtar0e9kO3WkwQ1O)\n\nThe bit about core connection has definitely crossed my mind. As a mid-30’s dude who grew up playing sports and going to the gym, I feel like it wasn’t until just a few years ago that I learned how we’re meant to use our cores at basically everything 😂 golf certainly included as you evidence!","date":"2026-01-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qpw02w/as_promised_full_clips_of_swing_progression_from/","author":"u/xxyyxxjjxx","rating":null,"text":"My man has been grinding at every range in the bay","date":"2026-01-31","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qpw02w/as_promised_full_clips_of_swing_progression_from/","author":"u/hotnutzz","rating":null,"text":"Great read! I'm a newbie with a swing assessment on the books, love all the pointers for my own imminent journey","date":"2026-01-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qpw02w/as_promised_full_clips_of_swing_progression_from/","author":"u/CdubyaAbides","rating":null,"text":"Tbh. Your swing looks the best at around the 3/4 mark of this video. By the end you are looping again. All that really matters is the results so go with that.","date":"2026-01-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qpw02w/as_promised_full_clips_of_swing_progression_from/","author":"u/scottiedagolfmachine","rating":null,"text":"I’ve asked you twice who your coach is but no answer.  \n\nThis is your third time making a post so I ask again. \n\nWho is your coach?","date":"2026-01-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q4cic9/single_plane_golf_swing_help_i_am_hooking_a_lot/","author":"u/Critical-Extreme5930","rating":null,"text":"From a fellow healed hooker, 2 things helped me shake the hooks:\n\n1) club head above hands during takeaway- this will help promote a better outward backswing. Will also help reduce the in-to-out that comes with the club head being below hands causing hooks. \n\n2) allowing the club face to open during takeaway- a direct culprit likely of your “quite closed” face at impact. Allow your club face to open and match your spine angle once the shaft is 90 degrees parallel to the ground. This was the “aha” moment for me realizing I never allowed the face to remotely open at all sending laser hooks left.\n\nEdit note: don’t “roll” your wrist in your takeaway, that will still cause hooks or big blocks right. Think pointing your thumbs up to the sky during backswing, then flexing them back down in downswing. Only let your wrists flex up/down not left/right or rolling.","date":"2026-01-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q4cic9/single_plane_golf_swing_help_i_am_hooking_a_lot/","author":"u/AftyOfTheUK","rating":null,"text":"Just so you know, your choice of swing model to follow/emulate has absolutely zero to do with impact physics. Advice from anyone would be relevant here.\n\nYou will need to define what \"at impact\" means. Just before impact, or during/after? If it's after the club has made contact with the ball, then yes, hitting near the heel will close the face of club DURING the impact, which will result in a ball which starts left, and has some spin applied that would encourage it to turn to the right in the air (all else being equal)","date":"2026-01-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q4cic9/single_plane_golf_swing_help_i_am_hooking_a_lot/","author":"u/45_Schofield","rating":null,"text":"The Moe swing is designed to improve consistency. From what you have posted you do not hit the ball constantly. Are you sure it's the swing for you? Are you using single length irons and if not what iron do you hit with the most consistency?","date":"2026-01-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q4cic9/single_plane_golf_swing_help_i_am_hooking_a_lot/","author":"u/Buy-The-Dip-1979","rating":null,"text":"That is the opposite of what should be happening with driver.  Toe shots generally promote draw/hook bias,  and heal shots fade/slice.    So you analysis of you hit the ball straight when you hit middle of face, does not match your symptoms.   A neutral face center strike would not produce the shots you say you see.   So yeah, lack of club face control/path control... Need more/better info.","date":"2026-01-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1r61eon/beginners_guide_how_to_hold_a_golf_club_for/","author":"u/Better-Perspective85","rating":null,"text":"Wear marks on your glove give a wealth of info for grip faults","date":"2026-02-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kw42l7/is_this_the_secret/","author":"u/e3crazyb","rating":null,"text":"Whenever I start having doubts with my longer clubs thinking about crushing the ball I think to myself \"80 year old men play this game and would smoke me\"","date":"2025-05-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kw42l7/is_this_the_secret/","author":"u/SpectatrGator","rating":null,"text":"It is. Our swing faults are generally a consequence of how we think we should create power. The driver is the ultimate example of this and why we’re so way ward with it.","date":"2025-05-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kw42l7/is_this_the_secret/","author":"u/buttmcshitpiss","rating":null,"text":"Yes. Do what's consistent and controlled. If I was out of control with drives one day, I would half swing them until I got things right again. Slow down and take it easy. Definitely the secret.","date":"2025-05-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kw42l7/is_this_the_secret/","author":"u/blakezero","rating":null,"text":"This is exactly what I did recently and only lost one ball.","date":"2025-05-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kw42l7/is_this_the_secret/","author":"u/ILikeToDisagreeDude","rating":null,"text":"Do this all the time from now on and and suddenly you’re at 100% but feels like 30%. \n(Is what they’ve told me… I still struggle to slow down my swing when there is a ball there)","date":"2025-05-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kw42l7/is_this_the_secret/","author":"u/marvinfuture","rating":null,"text":"Golf isn't played at 100% power. Once you learn that the game is a hell of a lot easier","date":"2025-05-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kw42l7/is_this_the_secret/","author":"u/MojaveDesertTortoise","rating":null,"text":"A lot of people conflate more effort with creating speed and that’s only true if you’re doing things right. I gained two clubs with my irons when a really high regarded coach had me swing to what felt like was hip high and to quiet my body. It’s different things for different people but don’t conflate swinging easy with less speed - it can easily be the opposite.","date":"2025-05-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kw42l7/is_this_the_secret/","author":"u/PhoneVegetable4855","rating":null,"text":"What do you want us to add or remove from the photo?  The driving range basket?","date":"2025-05-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kw42l7/is_this_the_secret/","author":"u/ugh_everything","rating":null,"text":"Bro I'm fine with 175-yard drives if it stays on the fairway. I couldn't possibly give any fucking less shit","date":"2025-05-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/isbpt3/played_the_first_round_of_my_life_today_and_i/","author":"u/rogrand3","rating":null,"text":"I was given clubs last week through a facebook group. I did First Tee when I was in first grade (a long time ago, I’m a grad student now), but didn’t get to play the actual holes at the end. I went to a driving range yesterday, where some kind strangers gave me pointers (I naturally have a pretty mean left to right slice). After my first drive, another kind stranger gave me a pointer on my swing, and it made all the difference! \n\nNow I see how people can get hooked with this sport! I played the short tees at Walnut Lane Golf Club, which were the perfect difficulty level for a first-timer like me. The best part was feeling no pressure to do well. I just wanted to get the ball in the hole, however long it took. Now I can’t wait to go back!","date":"2020-09-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/isbpt3/played_the_first_round_of_my_life_today_and_i/","author":"u/PhillyScumbag","rating":null,"text":"You're dressed much better than most people at Walnut Lane","date":"2020-09-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/isbpt3/played_the_first_round_of_my_life_today_and_i/","author":"u/scm8809","rating":null,"text":"I hate you for that...been playing 4 years...have yet to break 100","date":"2020-09-14","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/isbpt3/played_the_first_round_of_my_life_today_and_i/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"A 92 on your first round? Congrats man. That’s really awesome. I thought I was going to play my first round under 100 this weekend.. I was wrong.","date":"2020-09-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kw42l7/is_this_the_secret/","author":"u/Old-Fox-78","rating":null,"text":"Yep. So many errors are cause by amateurs trying to “swing hard.” Go study Payne Stewart’s swing, or Ernie Els. Absolute silk.","date":"2025-05-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1m28r9m/what_am_i_missing/","author":"u/nbddaniel","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been golfing for a few years now but I’ve never been a big gear head or rules head for that matter. To my understanding a golf bag can have 14 clubs?\n\nI have 13 which are as follows; \nDriver, 4 wood, 3 hybrid, 4i-gap, 60d and putter. \n\nWhat am I missing? If this is a “depends on your game” type of question then, what is the most popular club that I’m missing? Honestly never thought about it because I feel like I can hit every shot with what I have. \n\nI’m guessing there’s a wedge between my gap and 60d and that’s the most common club I’m missing? \n\nThanks in advance for any advice!","date":"2025-07-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1nz0mzn/psa_on_wedge_spin/","author":"u/prafken","rating":null,"text":"Comment from this article on mygolfspy by club making legend Tom Wishon. I would love to see the groove myth die once and for all.  [https://mygolfspy.com/labs/the-truth-about-your-old-wedge-grooves-youre-losing-thousands-of-rpms-of-spin/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNPvnRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4N3NuVTNZa0JZWjJReTRJAR7HGCKIvnHqKXww81F8OepwtvMplUIxxUBJy7IaexoCeqB7DQB1JzitJINkmQ\\_aem\\_6loZ3nDkl6bz\\_EQVG8jjJA](https://mygolfspy.com/labs/the-truth-about-your-old-wedge-grooves-youre-losing-thousands-of-rpms-of-spin/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNPvnRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4N3NuVTNZa0JZWjJReTRJAR7HGCKIvnHqKXww81F8OepwtvMplUIxxUBJy7IaexoCeqB7DQB1JzitJINkmQ_aem_6loZ3nDkl6bz_EQVG8jjJA)","date":"2025-10-05","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1dvxhcd/anyone_else_have_something_stupid_you_did_when/","author":"u/Feeling-Handle-5283","rating":null,"text":"About 5-6 years ago my friends took me out to play my first 9 holes. They had been playing about a year at that point. We were riding. When we get to the first tee box I proceed to unstrap my entire bag from the cart and carry it from the path onto the tee box, plop it down and go for a club. My buddies let me get that far before they started laughing and pointing out that they just were just holding drivers. Every now and then they still bring it up and bust my balls and now, years later it still makes me laugh and cringe like what the hell was I thinking, obviously I assumed I was going to do that on every shot. Imagine how long rounds would take. I blame TV and movies for always showing people golfing with caddies I guess I assumed you walk around with your bag even if you’re riding. 😂 ","date":"2024-07-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ke9fef/it_finally_happened/","author":"u/this_is_matt_","rating":null,"text":"I’ve heard horror stories of people raging out on the golf course, but I’ve seen only small tantrums as best. Maybe a guy throwing his hands up in disappointment, or dropping their clubs after their swing, sometimes even banging their club on the ground. \n\nWell today, I witnessed someone breaking their driver. Group of kids pull up to a tee box. They are blaring rap music as loud as their speaker can go. One of them goes up, duffs his tee shot about 15 yards and threw his driver on the ground so hard the shaft snapped. \n\nI couldn’t help myself but to break out in laughter at his fit of rage. He looked over and stared at me as I laughed, which made me laugh even harder.\n\nAnyway. I know it’s over said in this sub, but SHRINK THE GAME.","date":"2025-05-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kw42l7/is_this_the_secret/","author":"u/Orange-Tang-555","rating":null,"text":"Nice tempo. About how far is the driver going with this slower swing vs the full swing? I bet it’s still plenty if well struck?","date":"2025-05-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ppm1zy/1_month_beginner_7_iron_swing_feedback/","author":"u/0231jon","rating":null,"text":"Hey guys,\n\nI’ve been playing golf for about 1 month, training solo so far. I’ll start lessons with a pro soon, but for now I’m working on fundamentals.\n\nThis is my 7 iron, average carry around 75m / 82 yards.\nLooking for basic swing feedback — what should I focus on first at my level?\n\nAny tips appreciated. Thanks!","date":"2025-12-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1o1vv8e/people_who_break_90_who_carry_12_clubs_or_less/","author":"u/flaginorout","rating":null,"text":"With finite practice time, I'd rather concentrate my time hitting fewer clubs. And quite frankly, I'm a 10hcp. I'm not hitting clubs consistently enough to make precise gapping a big priority. Especially on the big end of the bag. I'm not going to carry a 3 wood if I know I won't hit it very often or very well. So my biggest fairway wood is a 7 wood. I rarely had a need for a lob wedge, and prefer hitting lower short game shots, so....no lob wedge. Anyway, my bag is:\n\nDriver\n\n7 wood \n\n21 degree driving iron \n\n5 hybrid \n\n7- GW iron set \n\n52 wedge\n\n56 wedge\n\nputter ","date":"2025-10-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pn957a/driver_practice_at_home/","author":"u/LondonUk-","rating":null,"text":"Hi All,\nI've greatly improved my game by using a divot board at home. But, a divot board doesn't really work for a Driver, I cant tee up a ball etc.\n\nAny suggestions?\nI looked at this: but reviews are mixed.\nhttps://amzn.eu/d/2ODlhpo\n\nThanks","date":"2025-12-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qhd5gp/thoughts/","author":"u/Particular-Class2846","rating":null,"text":"7 iron, 115-120 mph ball speed, launch and height probably a little on the low side nothing too dramatic, gives around a 10-15 yard roll out, better clubs may help get the ball higher, dispersion not too bad but I can produce too much draw or a more of a straight push shot, any advice would be sick, thanks! ","date":"2026-01-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qirxxv/beginner_swing_help/","author":"u/Turbulent_Thanks2787","rating":null,"text":"I’m \\~4 months into golf and struggling with thin misses and low launch/height shots and can’t figure out why. For reference my 7 iron (Zxi7) spins about 5k with 70ft height consistently. Any sort of tips/drills would be helpful! Looking to move into the T250 launch spec to add some equipment help to help bump those numbers up as well.","date":"2026-01-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/yo2ymh/how_i_went_from_a_5_handicap_to_a_2_in_under_6/","author":"u/nonguru22","rating":null,"text":"\\*\\***UPDATE 11/7/22:** I wrote this while watching Harry Potter in hopes it would help one or two people. I never thought it would receive over 130K reads. Thank you all so much for the comments, I will do my absolute best to reply to each and every one individually. Thank you and happy golfing!\"\n\nHi Reddit Golf Community,\n\nThere is no TLDR here. I am not a club pro, I am not the person to stand behind you on the range and tell you what you're doing wrong, nor am I here to pretend I am better than everyone else or that I have some \"secret\", just sharing a bit of my journey and hopefully someone will find value in this somewhere.\n\nI am 30 years old, I started golfing at 2, taking the game seriously at 12 and became a scratch player at 16 years old. I ultimately quit golf for nearly a decade in 2012 after my junior years to pursue a career in fly fishing where I spent 12 years.\n\n**In summer 2019** I picked my clubs up out of storage and went to the range for the first time in a very long time. It was horrid.\n\n**In May of 2020** I played my first round at a real golf course in years and shot a +24 score of 96. This was also horrid. I played 2x in 2021 and shot somewhere in the 80's f","date":"2022-11-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lwbe1n/losing_a_bet_badly_while_learning_to_golf/","author":"u/Buddy5000","rating":null,"text":"Right around the beginning of 2024 I made a bet with a coworker who golfed that I could beat them once within a year.  I'd only hit a few buckets of range balls in my life.  [Here is the original post](https://www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/198cf91/golf_bet_what_are_my_chances_any_advice/) (where I understandably got a lot of feedback that I was a moron).  Here is the follow up on that beginner question I asked.\n\n  \nPosting for 3 reasons:\n\n* You guys were right that golf is hard and my bet was dumb\n* I tracked a TON of data, especially early on (including literal journal entries), and wanted to use it for something\n* Its really hard to find quantitative or accurately descriptive stuff about the experience of learning golf.  At least I felt that way when I started.  All the advice was just like \"get out there and swing a club and get a lesson and it will suck and at some point maybe in 50 days or 500 days or 5000 days you won't be good but you'll stop being as bad.\"  And that is kind of true.  But when I started, I wanted something more substantial than that about what the journey looked like.  So here it is:\n\nCoworker was better than I thought (was told he usually shot mid 90s, now","date":"2025-07-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/wwwh3f/15_ways_to_improve_at_golf/","author":"u/Jdilla23","rating":null,"text":"TLDR:\n\nWarm up by chipping and pitching, gradually working up to full swings\nPractice from ~100 yards and in – those shots represent 60-70% of your strokes!\n\nDevelop a pre-shot routine and use it without fail\n\nPlay away from trouble – lay up when it makes sense & helps you avoid the big number\n\nPractice the most important shot in golf – the 3 to 4 foot putt!\n\nTo improve, try to play with better players\n\nFully commit to your shots and then just execute!\n\nPlay one shot at a time – stay in the present\n\nDevelop a safety shot that you can rely upon when the wheels start coming off\n\nSwallow your pride and buy equipment that’s suited to your ability level\n\nHave a game plan for your round and follow it – it’ll help you avoid indecision & improvisation\n\n“Play” the par 5’s and tough par 4’s “backward” to better understand them\n\nDevelop one or two simple swing thoughts to help you avoid your common faults\n\nVisualize your shots, focusing on your target\n\nTake lessons from a qualified PGA professional.\n\nOne of the wonderful aspects of golf is that we always have a goal, and are always trying to improve. If you’re a 20 handicap, you want to be a 15; a 15, you aspire to be a 12; a 12, you ","date":"2022-08-24","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mdryop/update_my_boss_sent_me_as_his_replacement_to_a/","author":"u/UndeniableDenial","rating":null,"text":"Hello Golfers (again),\n\nMy post from yesterday definitely made the rounds and got a lot of comments. A lot. Some of you gave great advice, some of you told me I was fucked, and some of you accused me of being fake (don’t understand that one 😂). I had a great time reading all the comments and to all the people that tried to help, especially those that said to buy my own balls because I’ll be losing a lot of them, THANK YOU!\n\nYou’re probably wondering how it all went…\n\nMy boss lent me his clubs for the day so I picked those up at the office before heading to the course. I got there early because I wanted to buy balls and also try to practice swinging. I checked in my bags, was told what cart I’d be and when tee off time was. Following that, I bought a box of balls from the clubhouse so I’d have extras and then I headed to the driving range. I got some decent practice in with my main driver and 4-iron. I will admit I was a little nervous going into the day but once I shot around and I realized I could actually get quite a bit of air under the ball and was actually hitting well, I got pretty excited to start. \n\nI was paired with 3 guys who played golf pretty avidly and they were all s","date":"2025-07-31","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1jeh57q/robert_parvis_uc_berkeleytrained_mechanical/","author":"u/SamsClub","rating":null,"text":"Golfers, let’s talk gear! I’m Robert Parvis, UC Berkeley-Trained Mechanical Engineer Leading Golf Ball R&D for Sam’s Club and a lifelong golf enthusiast. While I’m not going to claim I’m a scratch golfer (my brother-in-law still schools me regularly), I know the game, and I know the struggle of finding a golf ball that delivers on performance without breaking the bank—so we set out to change that.\n\nLeveraging the years I have spent sourcing top-tier items for Sam’s Club, I led the launch of the Member’s Mark Golf Ball—designed to give every day golfers premium performance at an affordable price. We partnered with top manufacturers, ran rigorous testing, and fine-tuned every detail to ensure feel, spin, and distance weren’t sacrificed.\n\nThis AMA is your chance to ask anything—whether it’s what you can expect from the ball, how we developed it, or just to talk about the game we all love.\n\nAsk me anything!\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/4xdg7u3jsipe1.jpg?width=768&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0b92023f615952d28c088fafc1d7a0f24551b78e\n\n\n\n>Thank you for asking so many questions and making this better than I could have imagined. I loved getting to share with you and look forward t","date":"2025-03-18","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1dq0mt7/played_with_someone_today_who_shot_a_278_on_18/","author":"u/zelkoo","rating":null,"text":"Left work early today to play 18 holes and my local course. Walked to the first tee and was greeted by a man in his early 30s. Asked me if I want to play with him as it is his first time on the course. He also wanted me to count his strokes and helo him with ruling and so on.\n\n\nIt was the worst round of golf I've ever seen someone playing. 15 strokes on average per hole (he scored a 21 on a longer par 3 though). Course was empty so we had enough time (round lasted around 6.5 hours). Nicest guy I've ever met but I felt kind of sordy for him because he tried so hard and nothing worked (even gave him some advice ragarding club selection and keeping tbe driver in the bag). I shot a 94 and every decent shot made his jaw drop (I'm talking like 220 yard drives, so nothing special).\n\n\nHave you ever played with someone who scored such a high number?","date":"2024-06-27","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/148bbz0/does_anybody_know_why_this_7_iron_is_3311_usd/","author":"u/Own_Leadership7339","rating":null,"text":"I get spending a few thousand on a whole set of clubs but not just one","date":"2023-06-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1k6vk44/i_feel_like_i_won_the_lottery_118_at_goodwill/","author":"u/jakeinmotion","rating":null,"text":"I've been playing the par 3 at my local course for the last year and a half as I learn to play with my wife. We've completely fallen in love with the game and have finally signed up for some one on one lessons. I've been playing with a set of clubs that I found on the curb and have been piecing together a full set at thrift stores as I go.\n\nToday I found this at Goodwill. At first I only noticed the driver, because most of the time bags are full of random clubs. Then a couple other guys came up next to me when I realized it was a full Titleist set. I've never put something in my cart and booked it to the checkout line so fast. \n\nIn line, another guy came up and started asking me about my game. I explained that I'm just learning but have really enjoyed practicing. He said the blades I had in my cart weren't going to be easy to use, and suggested I sell them and get something else. Well, I took them straight to the range, and they felt fantastic. I was worried I'd be hooking and slicing like crazy, but I hit some of the purest shots I've ever had on the first test run. \n\nAll of the grips (besides the putter) are Golf Pride and have very little wear. The wedges need a bit of cleanup b","date":"2025-04-24","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1o7g13z/hit_my_first_hole_in_one/","author":"u/LitttleBearr","rating":null,"text":"Hit a hole in one a couple weeks ago at Tustin Ranch Golf Club here in Southern California! \nHitting a hole in 1 was lucky enough but I was even luckier to be playing with my weekly foursome/ my best friends. \nStill can't believe it even a couple weeks later! \nThe course is supposed to be sending me a plaque but I decided to create a little display that makes me smile every time I walk by it. \nIt may be a lifetime before I hit another but we'll see how that pans out. Cheers and good luck out there! ","date":"2025-10-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ll09l6/golf_etiquette_changing_over_the_years/","author":"u/MutungaPapi","rating":null,"text":"I saw a post about taking your hat off and shaking hands at the completion of a round. And it got me thinking, what are some of the golf etiquette things you miss that don’t seem to happen anymore or the things your glad are becoming less strict?\n\nI remember beginning golf my father gave me strict instructions of golf etiquette. Collared shirt, no hat or spikes in the club house, no moving/talking when someone’s making a shot, don’t walk on someone’s line etc.\n\nNot gonna lie I actually enjoy the older style of “gentlemanly” etiquette of golf. \n\n\nOld man yells at cloud disclaimer: I was born in the 80’s. I learnt golf as a young child playing with my father and in junior golf.","date":"2025-06-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1neio9z/my_first_hole_in_one_on_a_303_yard_par_4/","author":"u/Ccrow46","rating":null,"text":"Happened last Friday September 5th and I’m still buzzing about it. 303 yard par 4, #14 at pine hill golf club in Carroll Ohio. \n\nI was playing in my company scramble and was invited up to play as an 8some since we were the last two groups on the course at that point. Was talking to my coworker/boss who had informed me he had put one to about 20 feet on this hole the week before in his weekly league, right before stepping up to my drive and catching one perfectly. Hit on the front left edge of the green, rolled straight to the back pin and dropped in full view of everyone in the group. Absolutely couldn’t believe my eyes until I saw it was in!\n\nAccording to the course I am the first person to make a hole in one on that hole ever! Definitely a shot of a lifetime and can’t believe that it’s my first hole in one ever too!","date":"2025-09-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/19bgfy2/a_sad_day_rest_in_peace_uinaaace/","author":"u/AnthonyATL","rating":null,"text":"I’ve dreaded this day for such a long time and unfortunately it is finally here. \n\nI regret to inform you all that our boy Milos Bogetic (u/inaaace) passed last night around 9 pm, asleep at home with his family. \n\nI’m so glad that through this community so many of you were able to get to know him and be inspired by his fight. Please know that all of your encouragement and acts of kindness over the past couple of years meant the world to him and I’m confident that without them, he wouldn’t have been able to fight on as long as he did.\n\nMilos was always a bit of a cynic and I don’t think he had much faith in humans as a species. Our mutual disdain for other people was actually something we bonded over quite often (looking at you bluetooth speaker guys). Imagine his shock then when all of you rallied around him, sent him words of encouragement, gifted him clubs and gear, invited him for rounds of golf, hosted him at tournaments, and sent him on some of the most amazing golf trips to play bucket list courses. It was just an amazing experience that you all gave to him and I will be eternally grateful to this community for the love and support you showed to him during his final years and","date":"2024-01-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mk9p19/my_dad_and_his_playing_partner_made_a_hole_in_one/","author":"u/cwathen999","rating":null,"text":"My Dad was golfing at his club with a group he plays with often.\n\nHole #3, par 3 163 yrds. They both hit great shots (obviously) but didn't see them land). They went to find them on the green and couldn't find them until someone said, \"check the cup\" \n\nEveryone went crazy.  ","date":"2025-08-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1njz49s/got_my_first_hole_in_one_today/","author":"u/Bottle_Major","rating":null,"text":"Played arguably my best round ever today. Shot a 94 at Miramar golf course in San Diego and holed my first hole in one! \n\nHole 7, 133 yards today, was windy and drizzling so I hit my 7 iron (Lol) so I'd make it over the sand trap. Watched it clear the trap, walked up and couldn't see my ball. Checked the cup and sure as shit, there it was! \n\nI had par'd the previous 2 holes and jokingly said, I'm just gonna go ahead and hole this one. Haha, and I did!\n\nOh, and I almost forgot, the ball was a TOP FLITE Hammer. 😂 \n\nWhat a day!","date":"2025-09-18","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1n7yl7p/the_kids_these_days_just_dont_get_it/","author":"u/No_Tomatillo4031","rating":null,"text":"My buddy and I were out for a round today, just enjoying one of the last few good days of the season. We're on the second hole, and there's a young fella behind us, probably no older than 21, just waiting to tee off. His swing looked pretty good, and he was playing by himself, so we figured, \"What the heck, let's invite him to join us.\"\n\nTurns out, it was one of the best decisions we've made all year. This kid was an absolute blast! We spent the whole round laughing, cracking jokes, and sharing stories. We were giving him a hard time about his \"young man's\" distance off the tee, and he was joking with us about our questionable short game.\n\nIt got us thinking. In most other sports, a couple of 60-year-olds and a 21-year-old wouldn't have anything to talk about. But golf just has a way of bringing people together. It's not about the score, the fancy clubs, or the perfectly manicured greens. It's about the shared experience and the friendships you make along the way.\n\nWe can't wait to see the kid out on the course again. We'll be sure to give him a call next time we're heading out. Maybe he can finally teach us how to hit a proper flop shot.","date":"2025-09-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/138gxve/craziest_golf_rage_ive_ever_seen/","author":"u/guitarguy35","rating":null,"text":"Was playing golf with my friend and his dad. We are on hole 7, Friends dad is already having a rough day.... It's a swearing loudly and talking in the 3rd person kind of day... He's about 130 out, back left pin, water on the right, laying 9. He takes two practice swings, gets over the ball, shanks it dead right.. The ball violently careens into the lake, kerplunk. And we all just sit there.. waiting for the bomb to go off... tension so thick in the air you'd have to work it in to your yardage..\n\nBut to all of our shock, nothing, just,  silence.. he looks down at the ground almost as if he was staring through it.. then gives a slight defeated shrug of his shoulders. He walks over to his bag, puts his club back in.. we thought it was over, the atom bomb that was ticking was a dud and there was an unspoken sigh of relief between the other players in our group... but then he did something no one expected.\n\nWithout making a sound, he unclips his entire golf bag from the cart. Slowly walks over to the lake, and then with a kind of lazy armed defeat, tosses his entire bag into the lake. Clubs and all.\n\nAt this point we are all just standing there in shock, not knowing what to do. As he's ","date":"2023-05-05","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l3887y/does_this_count_as_content_farming/","author":"u/Powerful_Pea2690","rating":null,"text":"I mean, he could, at the very least, join the community.","date":"2025-06-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1q2b3go/we_have_been_lied_to_about_modern_clubs_i_now/","author":"u/MaLTC","rating":null,"text":"Do any of you game forged MB irons? \n\nMy experience below. (This may not be the case for players with very low swing speeds or the elderly).\n\nI started playing golf 3 years ago, went through several game improvement irons and I could never get a feel for them. (mizuno jpx 921 hot metals, then got fitted for mizuno jpx 923 High launch just to name a few). I got decent (high 80’s-low90’s on average- but the better my swing got, the more I experience I had, I developed an increase in inconsistent carries and dispersion. The trampoline effect of game improvement irons was abysmal for performance in my experience.\n\nEvery club manufacturer is pushing for loft jacked irons instead of traditional lofts like my MB (titleist 712 MB 8 iron loft 39 degrees. Mizuno jpx 923 hot metal High Launch 8 iron 35 degrees), where the ball bounces off the face hotter and faster propogating the marketing allure of longer carries being advantageous, all while masking improper swing mechanics because of reduced feedback and ball flight apex to stick greens. \n\nGolf is a game of target precision. \n\nI decided to purchase an old 2011 Titleist 712 MB 8 iron to practice on my home net because of the much needed fe","date":"2026-01-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1quds6t/good_golfers_vs_ball_strikers/","author":"u/nowordsleft4now","rating":null,"text":"I’ve always considered myself a good golfer. I played in college at a very small school and learned a lot from my teammates and coaches throughout the years. \n\nI recently got paired with a guy out here in CA that played D1 golf years and years ago. \n\nGoodness. The sounds that came off his club faces from driver down to gap wedge were unlike anything I’ve heard in person. \n\nHis irons were compressed every time with a ball flight that zipped through the air like a missile. \n\nHis wedges were hit so solid with such control that I ended up asking if he played on any mini tours to which he replied “I never tried”\n\nI played well and ended up shooting 77. He shot 73 or 72 but man….the QUALITY of his ball striking was on another level. \n\nI ended up making some putts and he missed a few easier ones here and there and he still beat me by a few shots each side. \n\nEver since that round I’ve been trying to have a smoother delivery to the ball, combined with more compression, and a low piercing flight. \n\nIt’s extremely difficult but man does it feel good to catch one solid. \n\nI feel like a kid again and can’t wait to get out there and swing it this weekend. \n\nThanks Miles for sparking the fire in","date":"2026-02-03","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/16zimc3/what_is_the_chances/","author":"u/BeeR0b","rating":null,"text":"So I smashed a drive on a par 4 and ended up with 165 in. I set up to approach with a 7 iron. Breathe deep and hit my shot. It’s pure… one skip and it dunks in the hole… my\nplaying partners are screaming in excitement. I even scream of course.. I throw my club up in the air like I hit a hole in one. It’s in the cup!! it’s the first time in 31 years I have dunked a shot from the the FAIRWAY. Yes it’s for eagle, (I have made many before one short par 4’s and par 5’s) but at that moment it felt like a hole in one… So anyway the commotion calms down…. It’s my buddies time to hit... He is 143yds out. He ends up one hopping it into the hole for an eagle as well. Two eagle hole outs from the fairway.\n\nToday is a day I will never forget.","date":"2023-10-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1pbhr58/how_to_deal_with_awkward_friend_on_the_course/","author":"u/firmfaller","rating":null,"text":"I have a friend who has turned into the most insufferable playing partner.  The problem is, he is the one who introduced me to the game and his line of work allows us to play some of the best courses in the world a couple of times a year.\n\n  \nExample;\n\nFriday, I was invited by him, to play Trump National Doral in Miami with a client of his and the clients friend.  \nIt was fucking incredible, what a facility they have there, but my day was ruined by his awkward and embarrassing behaviour.  \n\n  \nHe has become obsessed with the YouTube/Longdriver Martin Borgmier.  This has led to him wearing extremely short shorts on the course, he has had 3 pairs of golf shorts tailored to be tighter on his thighs.  He is not quite 6ft tall and built like he's smuggling a duvet in his shirt.  14 handicap. \n\n  \nOn the first tee he loudly announced to the group before his tee shot to call him 'DAS BOOT' (The boot) - German language nickname, because of this obsession with the long drive guy.\n\n  \nOn the 4th tee, he said 'ok boys you wanna see me put a long drive swing on this one?', despite never having competed or trained 'long drive'.  On a good day he carries it 240y.\n\nShouted LOUDLY and waved his dr","date":"2025-12-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lcs44q/blind_shot_absolutely_genius_invention/","author":"u/foxed000","rating":null,"text":"I’ve played a lot of golf courses and never seen anything like this but have often wondered if it exists. You know the hole. Tee box has no visibility around the corner / over the hill / behind a tree line … did the guys in front ring the bell? Did they even know there was a bell? Damn .. have we waited long enough? Screw it just hit, they must have missed the bell … \n\n\nGenius invention uses a solar powered camera system to detect if there’s a player in range - and lights up bright red so you know it’s not safe to hit! ","date":"2025-06-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1dqmc2a/went_to_japan_bought_clubs/","author":"u/Send_Lawyers","rating":null,"text":"The exchange rate is killer at the moment. So felt like getting in on some of those sick hand forged irons. \n\nTook 4 days in Tokyo to get fitted and shop. The purchase list. \n\n1x Hiro Matsumoto MXP-03 putter. It’s basically a Scotty clone. Made in Himeji. \n\n3x Itoburi wedges in the brushed copper finish. 52/56/60 these things are heavy and fat. \n\nItoburi irons 5-p they arrived Wednesday and I played them yesterday. My first time using muscle backs since the 90s, OMG I’m in love. Hit 3 of 4 par three greens and stopped within a foot each time. (Missed the 200 yard par 3 right) \nThey are vintage copper finish. Which is blued a little bit compared to the wedges. \n\nThe driver/3wood/hybrids I did not buy in Japan and am happy with em. \n\nAlso purchased the Tigora bag and shoe bag in Japan. They are the alpin brand of goods and were shockingly inexpensive for the quality. \n\nAll in the Japan golf tab came to $4200 USD. If I had purchased it state side it would have been over 6k+ \n\nThe shafts on the wedges/irons are fujikura travil flex 85s and the grips are a Japanese brand with black and gold. A bit slimmer than a gold pride which I like. \n\nThoughts after the fitting/first round/range \nTh","date":"2024-06-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1bek959/last_month_my_friend_played_the_most_embarrassing/","author":"u/guitarguy35","rating":null,"text":"My friend Carl and I played in a member guest tournament that he was kind enough to invite me to. I was stoked to play his course and have a few relaxing days of golf with a friend I hadn't seen in a while.\n\nThe first day format was a shamble, the second day was straight up combined score adjusted for handicap . \n\nBut his club for some idiotic reason chose to play no maxes, PGA tour rules, finish everything etc. Huge, huge mistake.\n\nLet me preface this story by saying, my buddy Carl is a bad golfer. He is playing off a 31 handicap, so I knew it was gonna be slow and it could get rough.. but what I saw that second day during the straight up play is the worst golf I've ever seen an adult human, man or woman, play, and the play was frankly the least embarrassing thing about the day... It devolved into something out of a golf nightmare..\n \nThe first hole started out ok, he took a double bogey, I bogeyed, and we moved on.. Driving to number 2 is where things took a turn.. to get there you have to drive through this long, dark, tunnel.. What I didn't know is that apparently this wasn't actually a tunnel at all, it was a black hole that bridges our realm with golfing hell..\nand in golf he","date":"2024-03-14","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ljooww/what_is_a_golf_rule_you_routinely_ignore_or/","author":"u/senorgrandes","rating":null,"text":"10.2 \nGiving or taking advice during a round of golf is a violation of Rule 10.2 and comes with a two-shot penalty in stroke play or loss of hole in match play. Things such as asking what club another golfer used before you hit a shot, or how to play a hole you're not familiar with, are considered advice. \n\nYou threw a dart on a par 3? There is no way I’m not asking what club you hit.","date":"2025-06-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","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_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mtztn0/this_is_how_good_golf_influencers_actually_are/","author":"u/CompetitiveArt7093","rating":null,"text":"Lots of creators present themselves as pro level golfers which seems to help with views, but the depth of talent in golf is so high right now that most of them have never /will never get a chance to play regularly on the top tours, hence why they are creators. I looked up some tournament results and Official World Golf Rankings(OWGR) to see which creators have the most impressive pro golf credentials. If I didnt include their peak world ranking, they never earned any world ranking points (ranking points are earned from high finishes on affiliated tours.)\n\nformer good good:\n\nMicah: played in 1 PGA tour Canada event and missed cut.\n\nBen Hadden: T18 at PGA tour Canada q school, played in 1 PGA tour Canada event and missed cut.\n\nGrant Horvat: No appearances on any OWGR tours. He didnt actually play a Korn Ferry Tour event, he was the AM in a pro am. Did finish T25 in a minor league golf event, which is one of the better mini tour circuits.\n\ngood good:\n\nSean: Currently ranked #4729, Peaked at world #1315. many appearances on PGA tour Canada and Latin America, best finish was t5. Made a KFT appearance last year and missed cut.\n\nBrad: Played in only 2 OWGR events as a pro (1 KFT and 1 Lat","date":"2025-08-18","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1onnwh1/first_holeinone_191_yard_7_iron_bar_tab_covered/","author":"u/RealMatthewDR","rating":null,"text":"I got my first Hole-In-One! \n\nInglewood Golf Club hole 6, 191 yards downhill, Cobra 7 iron CB & Prov1x. \n\nThe guys from the adjacent tee congratulating me were Mariners players Cal Raleigh and Bryan Woo. \n\nBar tab was luckily covered by HIO insurance.","date":"2025-11-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1k8gw54/at_the_range_and_im_about_to_quit_golf_and_sell/","author":"u/RLLRRR","rating":null,"text":"I'm so frustrated. So tired of sucking.\n\n27 handicap. I've broken 100 once. I don't have goals of being scratch or anything, I just want to have fun.\n\nBut I can't hit anything. Can't string together 3 solid swings on any club. My driver slices to oblivion. I'll top and fat every other wedge shot.\n\nAnd I don't have the money to keep going. $125 for lessons and $30 for two buckets of balls puts me OVER $150 a month and I haven't played a round.\n\nI can throw a baseball well enough to have fun. I can shoot a basketball well enough to have fun. I can play guitar well enough to have fun.\n\nBut golf is fucking miserable.","date":"2025-04-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1feo11o/ive_gone_from_a_11hcp_to_scratch_in_2_years/","author":"u/killing_thing","rating":null,"text":".\n- Golf every single chance you get. Neglect family, friends, and responsibilities to make this happen. \n- Bet money on every match you can. Your handicap is worthless unless you can’t execute under pressure.\n- The range is only for swing changes and warm ups. Most of the time, if you have time to hit balls you have time to play 9. Playing 9 is always more effective practice.\n- Find the right substance mixture. Alcohol, weed, adderall, coke. You get it. Find your happy spot. don’t over do it, don’t under do it. \n- Spend thousands of dollars tinkering with new equipment and go back to your old clubs. It’s about the process. \n- Sneak on to your local CC after dark with a head lamp and hit shots 50 yards and in. \n- Annoy your significant other with a putting mat rolled out at all times that you definitively put away after you use it \n- Never lay up \n","date":"2024-09-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/144nufx/i_played_a_4_man_scramble_with_three_dudes_who/","author":"u/2hats4bats","rating":null,"text":"Short premise - I entered a charity tournament as a single and nobody in my foursome showed up, so I got set up with 3 guys who had never played before. I’m talking first 18 holes of their lives and on the first tee they immediately start asking me to teach them etiquette, rules, swing tips, etc. On every shot, these guys would *miss* three or four times before either topping or shanking the ball into the woods. \n\nAt first I was kinda pissed. I couldn’t concentrate on my own game and thought about just going home. But they were all veterans (it’s a charity for homeless veterans), so I took a deep breath and just tried to have fun knowing that all the cliche golf jokes were completely new to them. \n\nWe ended up having a great time. They were all good dudes and all three of them seem to really like golf now. One guy asked a lot of questions about buying clubs (they all had box sets they got at Dick’s the day before and were in awe of my Cobra LTDx) and said multiple times he was excited to play again in another charity tournament next week. \n\nI feel bad about being frustrated at the start and I’m glad I stuck it out. It’s not much, but I do feel like I helped grow the game a little b","date":"2023-06-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l3ph1k/i_met_a_scratch_golfer_today/","author":"u/Rough-Escape-6883","rating":null,"text":"Was hanging out with a buddy the other day, and he introduces me to one of his friends. We get to chatting, and it turns out he’s from the same tiny European country as me, which is always a cool surprise when you’re abroad. I notice he’s wearing a Pebble Beach hat, so naturally I ask, “You play golf?”\n\nHe nods. “Yeah, I do. What’s your handicap?”\n\nI tell him, “Around scratch.”\n\nHe casually replies, “Cool, me too.”\n\nNow, coming from a country that small, if you’re anywhere near scratch, I probably know who you are. I’ve played for the national team, and we don’t exactly have a deep bench. But I’d never heard of this guy.\n\nSo I ask where he played back home.\n\n“Oh, I didn’t,” he says. “I actually picked up the game in my late 20s while living in England.”\n\nHuh. Bit unusual, but okay. He asks if I want to get a round in sometime. I say sure. Always good to meet another golfer.\n\nDay of the round, I go to pick him up. He shows me his clubs and says, “Can you believe I found these on the sidewalk?” Looking at those clubs, yes, I definitely can. But hey, I still use a 15-year-old 3-wood and my wedges barely have any grooves left, so I’m not judging.\n\nWe get to the course. Wind’s up, not t","date":"2025-06-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1eqmnsm/what_is_your_favourite_rules_cheat_mine_is_the/","author":"u/Different-Anybody413","rating":null,"text":"So most casual golfers follow the rules, mostly, but have go-to cheats to keep things moving and make the game more enjoyable: gimme putts within two or three feet of the pin, minor improvements in the lie of the ball, etc. In Canada we have mulligans, named after a late 19th-century golfer in Montreal - if you hit a bad drive, you tee up another ball with no penalty.\n\nMy cheat is what I call the “PGA gallery exception”: it allows a penalty-free ball drop for any ball hit into playable rough or among trees or long grass that can’t be found, but that a professional tour gallery or a marshall would reasonably spot & mark for a pro tour golfer. \n\nIf I hit a ball into dense bush or a hazard I’ll drop a new one & take the penalty, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to take a penalty for a ball that disappears in the rough or among some widely spaced trees, just because I’m not able to track its flight & don’t have ball spotters stationed along the fairway. I’ll drop the ball in the area I think it likely ended up in, & play from there.\n\nI golf with one guy who always adjusts the lie of his ball in the fairway & I’m not even positive he’s aware of it - he just always nud","date":"2024-08-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1qw1vse/been_golfing_for_3_months_excl_offseason_and_its/","author":"u/Superb-Meringue8479","rating":null,"text":"I partially blame Callaway Preowned for having such great deals on new clubs. Fell in love with the game pretty quick and it's really hard to scratch the itch during the off-season. For some reason buying new clubs feels almost as good as actually golfing. Handicap has me at 20.3 after 15 rounds which is too small of a sample size to be fully accurate.\n\nWITB:  \nPing G440 Max driver  \nCallaway Ai Smoke 3 wood  \nCallaway Ai Smoke 5 wood  \nCallaway Elyte 7 wood  \nCallaway Elyte 3 hybrid  \nMizuno 919 Hot Metal Pro 5-PW irons  \nWilson Staff ZM wedge 56/12  \nCallaway Opus wedge 58/8  \nAi One Square to Square Jailbird putter\n\nI'm aware that I'd have been much better off spending that money on lessons but I have no regrets lol. I've had a couple lessons and will be doing some more.\n\n\\*\\*\\*edit: You guys are running out of roasts for me so here's my swing... [https://imgur.com/a/BVW1UG1](https://imgur.com/a/BVW1UG1)","date":"2026-02-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/15lfit7/i_spent_3700_on_new_clubs_and_then_shot_a_104_ama/","author":"u/Htotherizzo","rating":null,"text":"I was one time a 2.3, not even that long ago. Summer of 2020 I got to my lowest handicap, thanks Covid. I got married, had a kid and took nearly 2 years off from golf.  Last month I decided I wanted to get back into it and go for scratch.  I shot an 84, 88, 93. Clearly it wasn’t that because I took 2 years off that I lost 35 yards on my drive and my ability to score, it wasn’t rust, it was my equipments fault. So fast forward to this past Friday night I decide I need an entire new set up.  I know all my specifications for my clubs and shafts so I put in an order on titleist. TSR2, T150s, SM9s and new Scotty, despite my putter being my most reliable club.  Monday morning I go out with my current/old set of clubs and shot an impressive 104. I immediately regret my decision to buy new clubs, I realize I just now absolutely suck at golf and I will never get back to form. I’m not even sure I want to use my new clubs when they come in 3 weeks.","date":"2023-08-08","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lwfhq3/gary_player_teaches_a_youngster_how_to_play_a/","author":"u/ScampiKat","rating":null,"text":"Mr Player was recently playing at Irvine Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland and showed at 89 he still has it!! ","date":"2025-07-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ktycyn/doesnt_matter_how_silly_whats_your_biggest_golf/","author":"u/pjunior66","rating":null,"text":"It’s amazing to me the amount of people who don’t know that a shank is an actual shot not just a phrase for a bad shot.\n\nIt makes me crazy when someone hits any sort of bad shot whether it be a top, blade, slice, hook, etc. and their immediate reaction is “I shanked it!” No, you did not shank it. You didn’t hit a good shot, but the result of the bad shot you just hit is a lot better than what a shank would’ve been.\n\nI remember even a few years ago Tom Brady cold topped a ball on camera and the ESPN headline read word for word “Tom Brady might want this golf shot back after he shanks it and the ball barely travels.” THAT IS NOT A SHANK.\n\nFor those who don’t know, a shank is when the hosel of the club strikes the ball and the ball travels nearly lateral at full speed. \n\nFor those who have ever battled a real case of the shanks, I feel your pain and wish you the best.\n\nAnyway, what’s yours?","date":"2025-05-24","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14w3tqu/why_am_i_entitled_to_return_a_club_i_found_on_the/","author":"u/4thlinedangler","rating":null,"text":"Because it’s theft to keep someone else’s club! This is supposed to be a gentlemen’s game & gentlemen are big advocates of the “Lost & Found”.\n\nIt happened to me for the first time in about 4 years of my golf career…. I left my favourite club (Callaway Mac Daddy 56° S grind) at the side of the green on hole 6. I noticed 3 holes later when I went to grab my go-to money maker and she was missing from my bag, this did not overly concern me though as felt I had put enough good karma into the golf world that my baby would be returned unharmed to me (good karma ie I’ve handed in 3 clubs and a odyssey head cover to the pro shop in the past). But to my surprise none of the groups had seen or found my club and it wasn’t on the green nor in the pro shop the next day. I am now without my favourite club and feel like absolute shit as it was a gift from my father (and also the first NEW club I got to add to my bag). To whoever decided that my club would look better in their bag, fuck you dude! Consider this a for a curse on the club. May you blade all of your chips across the green, two shots out of the bunker will be your minimum, you’ll get ketchup on your golf shorts and the bun will","date":"2023-07-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1k30lqw/i_got_paired_with_a_course_pro_yesterday_and_it/","author":"u/incrdbleherk","rating":null,"text":"I played at a different municipal course than I usually do yesterday with a buddy of mine. We've been playing on and off for about 10 years but only started actually keeping score and trying to get better last year. We got paired up with a course pro from another local course. For reference, I've taken a few lessons last year and he's never had lessons. We might each be able to break 100 but we always scramble to speed up our play and just because that's more fun for us. We can break 90 fairly regularly together, sometimes closer to 85 or as high as 100.\n\nOur average distances are about the same, drives about 220-250 on a good day, 7i about 145, 5i 165, gap wedge 80 and sand were about 60. The guy we were paired up with was obviously very good but was really awesome and seemed to enjoy talking to us. We always make sure whoever we play with understands that we're not really good but we try to play fast, we don't want to hold anyone up.\n\nHe gave my friend a quick tip, something that a lot of people don't like for some reason but we'll always welcome it. My friend is a 6'2\" former college athlete who's been doing physical work his whole life so he's not \"in shape\" but still big and s","date":"2025-04-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l18xak/you_guys_werent_kidding_about_these_tournament/","author":"u/kayray21","rating":null,"text":"I played in a (non-handicapped) fundraiser 4some scramble today. I understand it’s a ‘just for fun’ and a ‘for a good cause’ tournament but you can’t be serious about some of these scores. No gimmick holes like buying mulligans and whatnot. All of us are single digit handicaps and one of us is a +3. Super windy day (steady 40 km/h with 65 km/h gusts (25 mph and 37 mph for our freedom friends)) so the conditions were tough. We did the best we could and shot a -17. Eating the $150 a plate dinner and getting ready for the winners announcement. We thought we might’ve had the win in the bag since the course was hard and the conditions made it even more brutal. NOPE. We didn’t even place top 3. The shock on our faces when the four men over 50 years old walk up to claim their $50 club house vouchers with a -23 under par score. I understand everyone likes to win. But we all paid over $300 to be in this tournament and the prize was not even a quarter of the entry fee. How do you go home to the wife and kids proud that you won your fundraiser golf tournament. I couldn’t care less that we didn’t win. It’s for a good cause and we were there just to have a good time and maybe be competitive. It","date":"2025-06-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1nnv5qq/amazed_how_many_people_dont_know_their_distances/","author":"u/Upbeat_Director5522","rating":null,"text":"I’m a caddie at a high end golf resort and have caddied for people of all skill levels. What shocks me the most is how many people don’t know how far they hit their clubs. One of the first questions I ask my players is “How far do you carry your driver?” I ask this in order to get a better understanding of what lines to give them of the tee. Over 50% of players either say “I don’t know” or they overshoot by about 20 yards. For example they tell me they carry the ball 240 and if there is a bunker that’s 210 to carry I will tell them to hit it right over the bunker, only for them to wind up right in it. This is the same for iron distances as well. I’ve had so many players that come up short all day to the point where I almost want to just add 10 yards to the number I shoot because I know they don’t hit the club they pull as far as they think. I notice this most with players between a 12-20 handicap, a skill level in which you should know your numbers. I just don’t understand it. Then they’ll say something like “wow must be a lot of wind up there” anything but accept the fact they don’t hit the ball as far as they think. These players would score 5+ shots better if they were actually ","date":"2025-09-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1k438h0/took_6_strokes_off_my_scores_with_one_obvious/","author":"u/thlitherin","rating":null,"text":"Big rant coming but maybe this will help someone else in my situation. Been golfing (seriously) for about 4 years now. For the last 1.5 years I've been stuck in 90's. Pretty much no development. Make special shots when my contact is solid, but inconsistent and quite a few OB's, hazards and a good chunk/top every other hole. Have decent mechanics when it all works out, and have great power and distance. But too often it doesn't all work out. \n\nAs a hobby golfer, I've heard and discarded the advice so many times to \"do less\" (swing softer, shorter backswing, take more club etc). I guess my theory was that eventually I'd gain consistency with a full shot. But finally 2 months ago, I decided to head out for a long range session, and decided I was going to change everything. I basically shaved 15 yards off every club by taking a shorter backswing using one rule, at the top of the backswing my hands even to or below my shoulders. (Subsequently helps with keeping the trail arm connected)\n\nAnd it was working wonderfully on the range after a few sessions, so I decided to bring it to the course. 8 rounds later, my scoring average is down to 87.5 in those 8 rounds with only 2 scores over 90. ","date":"2025-04-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1q3y6tc/the_picture_on_the_back_of_a_box_of_nitro_golf/","author":"u/joesamabinladen","rating":null,"text":"They were a Christmas gift from someone who meant well ","date":"2026-01-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ggc6bh/drone_shot_of_the_150210_yard_par_3_third_true/","author":"u/AaronisUpRiver","rating":null,"text":"This has to be a top 3 drone shot from this year. We (@UpRiverGolfCo) on YouTube spent the 2024 season filming a golf documentary series, The Land As It Lies. We explored the architecture of public golf courses across the United States and the experience was more than incredible. Eye opening. Educational. ","date":"2024-10-31","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13m14bk/favourite_golf_one_liners/","author":"u/Trancin23","rating":null,"text":"What are some of your favourite golf one liners? \n\nI was playing a round with my uncle for the first time yesterday and the man seemed to have endless one liners. Got me thinking it would be fun to hear some of Reddit’s best. My memories a little hazy today but a couple of my favourites I can remember were, after a bad shot: “right club, wrong golfer” and after a bad putt: “at least I had the right club”.","date":"2023-05-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lyi6xr/watched_a_guy_putt_of_the_tee_today_and_throw_his/","author":"u/Brief-Map-1778","rating":null,"text":"Me and my buddy got a tee time at a local executive course. Showed up to the first tee and there’s another twosome waiting, so they ask to play together. One of them is an older guy in his 60s, and a younger guy maybe in his 40s. The course is packed so  of course we decide to join with them. \n\nThe first hole went off without a hitch, older guy puts his tee shot just shy of the green, and then putts from the fringe and pars out. Things started to get a little weird on the second hole which was a par 4. He put his second shot maybe 120 yards short of the green, and to my amazement, he grabs his putter out of his bag. He proceeds to crush the ball with his putter, and it ended up pretty far short of the green. \n\nHe started doing this on almost every hole. If he was within ~100yds, he would putt. And none of them were ever any good. He started to get frustrated with himself, and by the 5th hole he was screaming expletives anytime one of these putts was bad. And then we get to a very short par 3, maybe 90yds. And this guy pulls his putter out on the tee box. Of course he comes up way short, and screams and yells. \n\nOn the next tee box, he proceeds to tell me and my buddy that he invent","date":"2025-07-13","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mrvyo0/had_to_tee_off_in_front_of_a_class_today/","author":"u/iTz_a_sNaKe","rating":null,"text":"Just had the worst golf experience ever.\n\nIm playing solo and just finished hole 7 where i shot a triple bogey. Not my best, and my confidence is a little shaky. I walk through the forest to end up at the tee box of hole 8. There I meet any golfers worst nightmare. A newbie class is getting instructions from the local pro on how to approach the hole and explaining the basics.\n\nI consider just skipping the hole and grab my golfcart and walk past. \n\n\"Ah no need to walk away!\" Says the pro.\n\"Dont worry you can tee off\".\n\nHe takes a look at my gear (im quite fortunate to have some really decent clubs). \" Ah, pay attention everyone, maybe you can learn a thing or two\". He says with a shit eating grin.\n\nIm no PGA prospect, just an average 36hc golfer. Im happy to hit Bogey on any hole. Half my tee-offs end up in the shrubs. I warn the class that I struggle playing in front of others. \n\n\"Haha dont worry, we'll turn around and wont look\" says one class-member\n\n\"Its okay man, you got this!\" Says another.\n\nI shakily place the ball on the tee. Par 3, 150yards-ish to the pin. I birdied the hole 2 weeks ago, you can do it! I think to myself. I take two practice swings, got some real weak knees ","date":"2025-08-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ll2szr/when_yearage_did_you_start_playing_golf_and_what/","author":"u/wrightmattjm","rating":null,"text":"I had “my own” clubs and bag when i was 8 or 9-years-old (1984-85). I have four older brothers so i was the hand-me-down king. I had a Chi Chi Rodriguez starter set, 5-7-9 irons, 3w and driver, and putter. I can’t quite remember the bag. I feel like it was red. \n\nBy 10 or 11 i inherited my mom’s old Northwestern set. Turquoise persimmons. LOVED them. \n\nStarted playing regularly with my parents by middle school. My dad gave me his Dunlop Blue Max blades (smallest club heads ever). Can’t remember what woods i used. I still have the irons. \n\n I tried out for the high school golf team in 1990 with those 15-year-old Dunlops with the promise of getting new clubs the next year if i made the team and practiced. The following year i got new irons but i can’t for the life of me remember what they were which is crazy because i can remember specific shots from rounds back then. I think they were some sort of Tommy Armour 845 knock-offs. Also can’t remember my first metal driver but had one then. An older brother gave me his Taylor Made burner (first incarnation, not the bubble shaft one) during my junior year. The following summer i played in a work-scramble with my dad and won the long-drive ","date":"2025-06-26","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ewe4i1/golfed_with_only_6_clubs_and_shot_6/","author":"u/ActMany","rating":null,"text":"I’m currently waiting on my jpx 923s to get delivered so I went out and played with the clubs I do have, which is putter, 64°(for bunkers, iykyk) 54°, 50°, 9 wood, and 3 wood. Was super fun to have to shape different shots due to the massive gap in my bag, and I shot 42 through 9. ","date":"2024-08-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14xtgsg/got_paired_with_2_of_the_slowest_grumpiest_old/","author":"u/SquirrelGuy","rating":null,"text":"So my buddy and I are both in high school. We recently got paired with 2 older gentlemen. Normally, we love playing with older guys, but this was a rough pairing.\n\nEverything started out cordially, but very quickly, we realized that these guys were some of the slowest golfers we'd ever played with. These old fucks were spraying shots all over the place. I honestly don’t really even know how they could still swing a golf club, considering they could barely walk whenever they had to leave their cart.\n\nIt became obvious that they had no clue how to play ready golf. We were constantly waiting by the green for them to catch up and finish the hole with us. After a while, they began to insist that my friend and I finish out the hole before they would hit their approach shots. We assumed this was an invitation for us to go on without them in an effort to keep up with the pace of play.\n\nMy buddy and I split up to keep things moving on the course, and the two old guys absolutely lost their minds. All of the sudden they were hitting into us from about 150 out when we were on the green (it was by far the best shot either of them had hit all day, and it still rolled short of the green), and yel","date":"2023-07-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1qbbc2i/150_yard_club/","author":"u/Even-Bicycle-151","rating":null,"text":"For years, I have told newbie golfers and friends of mine getting into golf that if they can hit the ball 150 yards straight and in the fairway they could break 100 and have a great time. Prior to today this was just a theory of mine, however, I finally put this theory to the test. The longest club I hit was my seven iron, I averaged 155 yards off the tee, hit every fairway, and shot 88 (6375 yard course from the whites)\n\nI still would not expect a newbie golfer to break 100 with this method on their first try. But I do think that they would have a very enjoyable round, comprehend that it is possible for them to break 100 without using their driver, and understand how important it is to be dialed in from 150 yards and in.","date":"2026-01-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/147pb1r/dont_get_fit_if_you_suck/","author":"u/NDGriff12","rating":null,"text":"As someone who works in a golf shop, there’s a chronic issue of people coming in and asking for fittings to get started or if they’re high handicappers bc “YouTube golf” said it’s the best way to lower your score. If you do not have a consistent swing a fitting does NOTHING. Honestly a minority of golfers actually truly need a fitting. All you need is an appropriate shaft flex and maybe height extensions/reductions if you’re way taller/shorter than standard. I hear it everywhere by internet golfers that getting fit is the “most important thing” when all you really need to learn is how to swing the club first. The occasional bad shot is okay of course but to get benefit from a fitting you need a consistant swing with the ball doing the same thing each time.","date":"2023-06-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1dgmiyr/i_think_ive_made_a_terrible_mistake/","author":"u/FluByYou","rating":null,"text":"I’m currently around a 23 hcp. I’m not very good, but I enjoy playing different courses that I’ve never played. I can keep up pace-wise, but just make horrible shots regularly.  Our state golf association has a tournament at the most exclusive private club in the state. I’d never get the chance to play there otherwise, so I paid the $200 to enter. Last night I was browsing the field and the highest ‘cap besides me was 6.6, with well over half the players being on the + side.  What have I done, and what can I expect? I don’t have any delusions of being competitive, I just want to play the course. I assumed when I signed up that there would be other people like me, but I was way wrong. Also, when I signed up there was a senior division (I’m 51). Now that is gone for some reason and I’ll be forced to play from the tips for the first time in my life. \n\nEdit: I’m overwhelmed. Thank you so much for the  encouragement (for the most part). I’ve tried to respond to most comments, but I’m also trying to keep up with the US Open while also doing electrical work on my deck. If anyone would like an update after the tournament (June 25) set a “remindme” and I’ll post after my round. Thanks again","date":"2024-06-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1pnhur7/unsolicited_swing_advice_dropped_10_strokes_off/","author":"u/Detective-Middle","rating":null,"text":"I love golf and it doesn't love me. Over the 2-3 weeks, I've golfed around 200 holes. I'm obsessed.\n\nI am also trash haha. I am about a 20 handicap. My lowest score ever is 91. Generally, I am in the low 100s, but I can shoot mid-high 90s on a good day if I've played the course before.\n\nLast week, I was riding cart with another person I've never met. He was a guy exactly my age (31M) and slightly heavier/ stronger. He definitely had game! Seemed like he was about an 8-10 handicap. \n\nHe also was super aggressive and a drinker lol. He drank 4 shots of fireball, two beers, and 2 double Jameson + sprites over the 5 hour round. He didn't seem particularly drunk either.\n\nI say he's aggressive because he crashed out at one point after tripling 2 holes in a row. He tossed/threw his club at our cart while I was in it. Wasn't particularly sorry either that his club bounced near me in the driver seat lol.\n\nThat being said, he was a pretty cool dude and we actually had fun. Then on the last two holes, he stopped me before I tee'd off.\n\n\"Hey bro, I'm sorry, I usually hate when people do this, but if you turn your wrist in your back swing, you'll stop slicing your drive. Just think like your tur","date":"2025-12-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1pwqhmb/i_dont_have_any_golfbros_to_share_this_little/","author":"u/DravenCarey","rating":null,"text":"I managed to get my best swing to date today with a 410 yd drive! I live in the mountains (near Denver) and I think the PGA Superstore's hitting bay software is set to reflect that with the elevation (so take this as you will), but here's a pic I snapped of the stats I was tracking today. It feels good to get a big hit finally (only my 2nd time breaking 400 yds). It would have been BARELY out of bounds if this was during a competition, but I'll still celebrate the win lol.\n\nFor some relevant background, I'm an aspiring long-drive competitor who has spent 90% of his golf career (about 9 months now) hitting driver only. I otherwise shoot around 100 when playing sim courses, so I'm far from good - but I happen to have a fast swing that can occasionally connect decently lol.\n\nEdit 1:\n\nI've seen it asked more than once, so here are my body stats:\n\nHeight - 6'4\"\n\nWeight - 260 lbs (with about 25-30% body fat)\n\nClub Head Speed - 133-138 mph on most of the swings during this practice (a few peaked just over 140 with the fastest speed I've ever seen for myself being 144 mph)\n\nAlso, I realized I didn't put this in the initial post but during this practice I was only focused on SPEED TRAINING.","date":"2025-12-27","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lwbe1n/losing_a_bet_badly_while_learning_to_golf/","author":"u/RichChocolateDevil","rating":null,"text":"This is awesome advice.  \n\nI'm a 5-index and I still hit a ton of punch shots from the trees.  Getting good at that is great advice. \n\nRe: driver at the range, if you can, pick a stall on the far end and imagine that the big pole at the far end is the right side of the fairway (if you're in the far left stall).  Those tall poles are about 30ish yards from the corner.  Try to just keep your tee shots inside of those two poles.  You can do it anywhere on the range, but picking a stall on the end is a bit easier to visualize the boundaries.","date":"2025-07-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1pnrnaz/i_have_completely_lost_the_plot/","author":"u/Agitated_Issue3239","rating":null,"text":"Two weeks ago I was doing scratch golfer things. Under par rounds. Fairways. Approach shots spinning more than your weird neighbors. Driver was a weapon. Life made sense.\n\nToday I am a danger to nearby property.\n\nI want to be very clear, this isn’t a “new golfer watching YouTube at 2am” situation. I know how to swing a golf club. I’ve played hundreds upon hundreds of rounds.\n\nAnd yet right now I cannot hit my driver.\n\nNot “it’s a little off.”\nI mean I stand over the ball, and my body chooses violence.\n\nEvery swing feels different. Grip feels wrong. Setup feels wrong. Tempo feels wrong. I could hit 5 balls, and each one would be a unique, handcrafted disaster.\n\nWhat’s cruel is that once every few holes, I absolutely nuke one. Pure. Effortless. Exactly what it’s supposed to be, what I set up to do. For a moment, I can think “oh thank god, it’s back.”\n\nThen the next swing is a hook so bad it needs a missing persons report.\n\nI can assure you all, there is nothing more humbling than knowing **exactly** what you need to do, having done it for years, and still watching your body refuse to comply like a drunk mixed with a toddler.\n\nPlease, no swing tips needed. No drills. No “have you trie","date":"2025-12-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1pj4nqt/turned_an_old_wedge_new_sorta_again/","author":"u/DictatorSalesman","rating":null,"text":"I bought a fiber laser from ComMarker because I want to clean and repair old golf clubs and do custom designs. This was my first attempt. Ran some passes to clean the nicks, dings, and gouges, then ran a polishing pass or two. After that, I made a diamond mill pattern and added that! This club was struggling before to get 4k spin on a good shot and now it's sitting around 9k. ","date":"2025-12-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mlgdt5/story_time_i_once_woke_up_at_722_and_made_a_730/","author":"u/memelard42069","rating":null,"text":"2004. I to the pub on Saturday night, get home at 01:00. Drunk ML42069 does morning ML42069 as huge favour setting out golf gear: ironed shirt, jumper, trousers, belt, socks, visor on bedroom chair; clubs in car; golf shoes, wallet, keys, phone by door; had another beer, in bed before 02:00. Sunday money game in morning, 28 golfers, many bets, beers after, big fun all around. Can't miss it.\n\nWake up startled at 07:22. Saw clock, said \"oh shite\", brushed teeth, washed face, had everything ready. Out the door at 07:24.\n\nPulled into parking space at club at 07:33, just as third guy in my group was in his backswing. Jog from car to tee box with clubs on shoulder, peg it up, smooth lazy fade 240 down the middle. Shot at 74. Lost £72. Thank you for your attention to this matter. ","date":"2025-08-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1nkrpjf/a_golfers_worst_nightmare/","author":"u/Soggy_Noodle_77","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been playing golf competitively for about 12 years now. Am now a washed up college golfer that plays in a lot of state am events and will occasionally play in a US am qualifier to test the mettle. This week I played in a qualifier for the ‘26 US Four ball championship - the qualifier was at CC of Pittsfield (Donald Ross gem in the Berkshires). \n\nA few days prior to the event I played a practice round with my partner and we made our way around the course hitting a bunch of different shots to get familiar with the place. As we came up to the 13th hole, a downhill 160 yard par 3 that plays 140 slope adjusted, I figured I’d try and rip a 50° to take long out of play. Naturally, I pulled it a hair left and ended up pin high a yard or two off the green in a collection area. Thinking about whether or not I’d hit the same club in the tournament, I figured I’d drop a second ball, club up, and see where a smooth PW would end up so I had an idea if I needed options in the qualifier. \n\nInitially I didn’t think the shot was anything special but it started to draw back towards the hole and at the ball’s apex I yelled over to my partner and said “this will be a shame when it goes in..” it wa","date":"2025-09-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1kdcho6/bought_fake_chinese_clubs_was_terrible_for_5_years/","author":"u/winthropg","rating":null,"text":"During Covid I decided to pick golf back up and found a great deal on used Callaway clubs from eBay \n\nPlayed a bunch during Covid but could never hit the ball consistently. Felt like my drives were hitting a wall and I was way shorter than my friends who I’m stronger than \n\nEnded up being embarrassed to play and eventually gave up the game \n\nFast forward to last month, I’m staying at a hotel with a golf course and figure I’d give it a shot with the rental clubs\n\nBest round of my life! 20 extra yards on every club, I was shocked! \n\nSo I go to get fitted and bring my old clubs\n\nThe guy tells me they are the worst Chinese knockoffs he’s ever seen and I pretended I just got them out of embarrassment.\n\nTLDR: Wasted 5 years of my life with fake Chinese clubs. Don’t buy from eBay ","date":"2025-05-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1jiw7d3/should_every_par_5_be_reachable_in_two/","author":"u/interested0582","rating":null,"text":"Yesterday, I played with someone who got visibly frustrated on every Par 5 because he couldn’t reach the green in two shots. I told him that, in my opinion, a Par 5 should only be reachable if you hit both a great drive and a great second shot with a longer iron or wood—otherwise, the goal should be to get on in three for a GIR and give yourself a birdie chance.\n\nAnother guy in our group then chimed in, saying every course should have at least one Par 5 that’s easily reachable in two to give players a chance at an eagle. Still, I disagreed because I’ve always thought Par 5’s were built for great shots with high risk/reward making it an achievement to get a low score. \n\nSo, should Par 5s be designed to be reachable in two, or should they be among the toughest holes on the course with a higher risk/reward challenge? \n\nEdit: we are all around 4-7 handicaps so routinely play good golf. ","date":"2025-03-24","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1h1ejh2/golf_club_repair_7_iron_using_3_iron_shaft/","author":"u/PopGroundbreaking853","rating":null,"text":"The head flew off my 7 iron at the range today, i have a 3 iron from the set that i dont use so i took the head off and intend on cutting it to fit my 7. \n\nWhen i took the head off the 3 iron it had a tip weight and the 7 iron didnt. I am assuming that i dont need to use the tip weight when i rebuild the 7iron. \n\nOr do i get new irons...\n\nAny other advice or tips are also welcome\n\nThanks in advance. ","date":"2024-11-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lykxz0/would_a_hard_to_hit_7_iron_be_a_good_training_club/","author":"u/Wonderful-County-518","rating":null,"text":"I’m thinking about buying a really small blade that I couldn’t game normally and using it with a grip trainer to improve ball striking. The idea is to use a difficult blade on the range and then switch back to my p770s for normal play. For reference I’m a ok player topically shooting low 70s on a fairly easy course. Worst part of my game is definitely 160+ with irons. Thank you \n","date":"2025-07-13","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/wwwh3f/15_ways_to_improve_at_golf/","author":"u/messy_eater","rating":null,"text":"I just kept scrolling on my phone and the text kept comin!","date":"2022-08-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/wwwh3f/15_ways_to_improve_at_golf/","author":"u/GreenWaveGolfer","rating":null,"text":"I'm not gonna read all that. \n\nI'm happy for you though. \n\nOr sorry that happened.","date":"2022-08-25","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/16pfbk6/ordered_a_single_used_7_iron_off_of_golf_galaxy/","author":"u/A1MurderSauce","rating":null,"text":"I purchased a single used 7 iron from golf galaxy with some couch change I found last week, I’ve got a bunch of other sets of really nice clubs but I really wanted a war horse… a beater… a real swamp donkey to hit off gravel and roots and stuff ya know? and I receive a pristine set of fitted P790s in a high end pelican flight case, I call golf galaxy and they say “I have no clue how that could happen but we don’t have any more of those clubs and won’t be getting any sorry” so after $65 and a new flight case with a full set of new P790s all I get is a sorry? Am I crazy for feeling like I got fucked over here?","date":"2023-09-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lekooz/firsttime_us_open_qualifier_reveals_how_much_he/","author":"u/TylerFortier_Photo","rating":null,"text":">Enter [James Nicholas](https://www.golfdigest.com/story/us-open-2025-surprise-contender-james-nicholas-once-went-viral-for-miraculous-water-shot-video). The 28-year-old Korn Ferry Tour pro **qualified for his first U.S. Open earlier this month**, earning medalist honors at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit, N.J. Nicholas got off to an excellent start at Oakmont, firing a one-under 69 on Thursday. That helped him survive a second-round 78 to make the cut **and guarantee himself a profitable week. Nicholas went on to finish T-61, and took to TikTok on Monday to breakdown the numbers behind the biggest week of his career**. Check it out.\n\n>All in all, not a bad weekend for the 28-year-old Yale golf alum. Nicholas' biggest expenses were his qualifying fees and his caddie’s salary/bonus at Oakmont. **In the end, Nicholas spent about $7,220 to compete at the U.S. Open**, but he had **a lot of help from his sponsors, who provided items like a rangefinder, balls and new shoes. At the end of the week, one his sponsors even gifted Nicholas a free flight back to New York aboard a private jet**. Not bad!\n\n>Because Nicholas made the cut and finished T-61, **he earned $43,544, taking ","date":"2025-06-18","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/umkqpz/boys_the_cancer_is_back_help_me_plan_a_killer_no/","author":"u/inaaace","rating":null,"text":"Friends.\n\nLast week I posted [this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/uj10ya/i_think_we_severely_underestimate_the_mental/) to describe how much golf has helped with finding peace amid dealing with what appears to be terminal cancer in my 30s. So many of you guys reached out, a couple of redditors even being so generous to offer their clubs, which wasn’t my intent at all, but your selflessness is truly heartwarming. This community can be brutal if you don’t hit your drives 400 yards, but boy do we come together when things are serious. \n\nWell, the scan results came in and 5 new spots of concern are showing. They are spread throughout the body, which is not a great sign. I will be doing some more tests and biopsies, but it seems that heavy chemo is in my cards once again. Deflated.\n\nThe second the first drop of chemo enters my veins, my golf season will likely be over. These therapies are efficient but strong – they take your strength to where you’re having a tough time lifting so much as a remote, let alone a driver. \n\nDoc hasn’t called it yet, but to my cynical self, it looks like this may be the start of the end. Tough pill to swallow with two little kids and a wife, ","date":"2022-05-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/px5ec3/1_handicap_got_smoked/","author":"u/timtomtummy","rating":null,"text":"So my buddy and I are playing the local muni course. We get paired up with a twosome on the first tee. They seem nice enough but one of the guys was really cocky right from the jump. “I’m a +1” “Last time I was here I shot a 67”. He wants to make a bet to make it more interesting. Match play best ball them v us. $5 per side + $5 overall. So I ask Mr. +1 how many strokes he’s giving us. Me a 13 and my partner a 15. This is where the fun begins. He immediately starts complaining and saying that it would make it unfair… I negotiate 4 handicap strokes for us and we set off. Mr +1 is an absolute bomber. I am not I spray my drive right into some pine trees and he’s 310 right down the middle. I proceed to make a par from the junk and he is visibly shaken. This continues for the entirety of the round until he won’t even talk to me anymore. He’s screaming and throwing clubs and toeing 4 irons into the woods. An absolute meltdown by hole 13. I’m very competitive and his arrogance sparks something deep inside me and I fire a 77 from the tips. Getting up and down from everywhere it was amazing. On 18 he walks immediately to his cart drives to the parking lot and leaves. His partner apologized ","date":"2021-09-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/wwwh3f/15_ways_to_improve_at_golf/","author":"u/mikeyhol","rating":null,"text":"A wise man once said “Waggle dat shit and smack dat shit and dassit!”","date":"2022-08-25","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1letx5r/i_played_the_round_of_my_life_in_a_tournament_and/","author":"u/Downtown_Produce479","rating":null,"text":"I played in a 2-man best ball tournament at a very nice country club in our small community over the weekend. It was a two day ordeal with a derby for the flight winners after the second round. There was a Calcutta, lots of prizes, etc. The entry fee was $850 a person, so that combined with the Calcutta pot meant there was a lot of money on the line and people were taking it very seriously, as they should.\nI had been so excited for this tournament for weeks leading up to it. I’m a member at the local municipal course and rarely get a chance to play at the private club, so I wanted to play well and part of me (a large part) wanted to show the club members that a guy from the dog track down the road could play a little bit.\n\nNow I’m a 12 HCP. I’ve hovered around a 12 for the past 3 or 4 years, but before that my lowest index was a 7.1. This was a little over 8 years ago and it’s been creeping up ever since. Back then, I was playing all the time and would regularly shoot in the high 70’s or low 80’s with the occasional 75 or 76. I don’t play nearly as much as I used to because I have two young kids, and anyone with kids knows that stealing 5 hours for a round on the weekend is not rea","date":"2025-06-18","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1jrwl7m/anyone_here_have_a_lag_shot_7_iron/","author":"u/InterJerry82","rating":null,"text":"And not hit every shot right with it? If so, whats the secret?","date":"2025-04-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/yo2ymh/how_i_went_from_a_5_handicap_to_a_2_in_under_6/","author":"u/SonofRaymond","rating":null,"text":"Hit good drives, make good approach shots, have good course management, read greens and putt well are the secrets to being a good golfer.","date":"2022-11-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/yo2ymh/how_i_went_from_a_5_handicap_to_a_2_in_under_6/","author":"u/Foomaster512","rating":null,"text":"Golfing since 2, then a CAREER in fly fishing?? Seriously, how rich were your parents?","date":"2022-11-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/yo2ymh/how_i_went_from_a_5_handicap_to_a_2_in_under_6/","author":"u/tree-sauce","rating":null,"text":"This is impressive, congrats. I also took over 10 years off and have improved drastically this year. There is no substitute for time. \n\nGotta ask.. do you have a job?","date":"2022-11-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/yo2ymh/how_i_went_from_a_5_handicap_to_a_2_in_under_6/","author":"u/Ironzol24","rating":null,"text":"I live for reading shit like this, congrats on achieving those goals!!","date":"2022-11-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/yo2ymh/how_i_went_from_a_5_handicap_to_a_2_in_under_6/","author":"u/halfacan","rating":null,"text":"Awesome stuff. And yes, the secret is in the dirt at the end of the day. Thought process and course management that you touched is good stuff too. DECADE golf ( I do not subscribe, I just understand the thinking) is good stuff too, but then it all comes down to execution, where I’m lacking too. Finished 12th in our state MidAm last weekend and still thinking about numerous shots that I left out there, just by simple poor execution. I’m also on a journey of trying to get to highly competitive amateur tournament player, not just showing up and hoping I don’t play well enough to get into the first flight, because I k ow I can’t compete in champ flight","date":"2022-11-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lwbe1n/losing_a_bet_badly_while_learning_to_golf/","author":"u/Ipsumesse1","rating":null,"text":"It is very impressive to break 90 multiple times within a year of starting the game.  Congrats","date":"2025-07-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lwbe1n/losing_a_bet_badly_while_learning_to_golf/","author":"u/PackagingMSU","rating":null,"text":"I would say don't be punching with the hybrid. Use the lowest lofted iron.","date":"2025-07-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lwbe1n/losing_a_bet_badly_while_learning_to_golf/","author":"u/readsalotman","rating":null,"text":"This is an awesome analysis and summary of your first year of golf! I'm also coming up on one year next month and totally agree with so many of your takeaways. Thanks for writing this up!","date":"2025-07-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lwbe1n/losing_a_bet_badly_while_learning_to_golf/","author":"u/gmmiller1234","rating":null,"text":"You’re going to be a great golfer if you continue at this rate. The problem with golf if practice, it’s hard to dedicate that much time and effort to it.","date":"2025-07-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lwbe1n/losing_a_bet_badly_while_learning_to_golf/","author":"u/Bjammin4522","rating":null,"text":"So you may have lost money but there’s something to be said for working towards a goal and constantly competing against better players. You may want to ask for some strokes in the future tho. But if you think the bet made you better make it again for the next year. If you eventually stall out on getting closer to his scores stop betting, ask for more strokes or get some lessons.","date":"2025-07-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lwbe1n/losing_a_bet_badly_while_learning_to_golf/","author":"u/homerandabe69","rating":null,"text":"Great progress and nice to see you made a real effort to win your bet. What did you have at stake?","date":"2025-07-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lwbe1n/losing_a_bet_badly_while_learning_to_golf/","author":"u/Ok-University9000","rating":null,"text":"Really enjoyable read - thanks for writing it up. I’ll be taking some of your recommendations!","date":"2025-07-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/wwwh3f/15_ways_to_improve_at_golf/","author":"u/xxcoopdoggxx","rating":null,"text":"Well said. Thank you for taking the time to write this","date":"2022-08-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/wwwh3f/15_ways_to_improve_at_golf/","author":"u/xdawg00","rating":null,"text":"Bob Rotella, is that you???  I just finished ‘Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect’ (great read, BTW) and this is a really good summary of most everything in the book.","date":"2022-08-24","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1j8qwd1/taking_my_17_year_old_son_for_his_first_full/","author":"u/parasocks","rating":null,"text":"He's only hit balls at the range before, and not often.\n\nI guess my main thoughts are to hit the range first, and try to keep most of the swing talk to the range and not out on the course.\n\nPlay best ball so he's not frustrated all day. \n\nGet a \"holy shit\" from him on at least one of my drives.\n\nAnything else?\n\nEDIT:\n\nWhoah! Thanks for all the comments. We had a great time. I was really proud of him for not getting frustrated or complaining, and I could tell he was really happy when he hit a couple of nice shots. He even got a legit par on a par 3 with a full assist from a tree trunk right onto the green. :D\n\nOn the first hole I saw he was lining up his putt waaaay off, so I was like whoah where are you aiming... And he said \"Because of the wind!\" lollll\n\nThe course I play at has 5 tee boxes and I play the middle tees, so after a few holes I got him to use the front tees to give him a better shot. Then on the 9th hole he decided to hit from my tees with a long carry over water, and I got a video of him actually making it across the lake... That was maybe the highlight of the whole day. \n\nEnded it after 9 because he was \"tired\" aka had enough for the day, but said he's looking forwa","date":"2025-03-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14s7viw/10_ways_to_play_faster_without_playing_better/","author":"u/Hijinx_2140","rating":null,"text":"I’m not a fantastic golfer by any stretch, but I’ve been playing since I was 9 and I can still hear my dad yelling at me for certain pace-of-play habits that are easy to follow regardless of your handicap. \n\nToday, when I get partnered with randoms I don’t mind if they suck — in fact it’s a lot of fun. But it’s awkward to correct grown men on their etiquette/behavior and it can be a huge drag to know we’re holding groups up behind us. So here’s a handy list of what you can do to help pace of play:\n\n1. Search and rescue missions for your lost ball only last 180 seconds. After that, we must presume the ball is gone — off to start a new life somewhere. Get over it quickly by dropping another one and moving on. If you know it went deep into the woods, avoid the ticks and snakes and just drop without looking. It’s only a golf ball.\n\n2. Have a ball or 2 in your pocket. In case of #1. \n\n3. Have a club in your hand! Nothing makes the group behind you go “WTF is this guy doing?” more than seeing someone walking around looking for a ball, or even standing over their ball without the necessary tools to hit it.\n\n4. Clear the green. New players often walk off the green, play with their head cov","date":"2023-07-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mc9x48/craziest_thing_youve_seen_on_a_golf_course/","author":"u/Ok-Catch3806","rating":null,"text":"We were playing the Club at Porto Cima at the Lake of the Ozarks a few years ago. We started our round the back nine and the starter says to us \"wait until you see the hazard on 15..\"\n\nWe thought he was giving us a laugh since 15 extends into the main channel of the Ozarks. So we get through 14 -- up to the tee box on 15 which is a downhill tee shot -- we finally see it. A portion of the green is roped off by caution tape, but that's all we see until we get to the fairway, where we see a speed boat in the bunker behind the green.\n\nThe driver of the boat was heavily intoxicated and came ashore in the early hours of the morning. The marshal, who was in the fairway, said if you ended up in the boat/bunker you got free relief. You also got free relief if you ended up on the back of the green since debris from the accident damaged parts of the green.\n\nP.S. this is the one of the most iconic holes at the Ozarks. Especially when the sun is setting.\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/w7w8zweq1tff1.png?width=680&format=png&auto=webp&s=f53477258dc5d5372a0bed6ea98ce9c01b27f81a","date":"2025-07-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/i8bw1q/the_real_rules_of_golf/","author":"u/liam_crean","rating":null,"text":"A two-foot putt counts the same as a two-foot drive.\n\nNever wash your ball on the tee of a water hole.\n\nThere is no such thing as a friendly wager.\n\nThe stages of golf are Sudden Collapse, Radical Change, Complete Frustration, Slow Improvement, Brief Mastery, and Sudden Collapse.\n\nThe only sure way to get a par is to leave a four-foot birdie putt two inches short of the hole.\n\nDon't play with anyone who would question a 7.\n\nIt's as easy to lower your handicap as it is to reduce your hat size.\n\nIf you really want to be better at golf, go back and take it up at a much earlier age.\n\nIf your driver is hot, your putter will be ice cold; if you can hit your irons, you will top your woods; if you are keeping your right elbow tucked in, your head will come up.\n\nProgress in golf consists of two steps forward and ten miles backward.\n\nOne good shank deserves another.\n\nIt takes 17 holes to really get warmed up.\n\nNo golfer ever swung too slowly.\n\nNo golfer ever played too fast.\n\nOne birdie is a hot streak.\n\nNo matter how badly you are playing, it's always possible to play worse.\n\nWhatever you think you're doing wrong is the one thing you're doing right.\n\nAny change works for three holes.\n\nThe o","date":"2020-08-12","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1nvfwfr/shot_72_for_the_first_time_ever_my_takeaways_as_a/","author":"u/BobsBurners420","rating":null,"text":"For context I am 4 handicap on 18 birdies, down from a 6 last season. I have played the game since I was young and get in 12-20 rounds per year. My worst round of the year was 90 and my best prior to this was 76. I use a 20 year old Cleveland driver that I hit between 280-300 yds. My irons are nice but dated, so I'm not really using top of the line technology nor do I really think it matters much. \n\n- Fairways (and near misses) matter. I beat my average by far during this round and most of my misses stayed within 10 yards.\n- The mind- body connection is just better some days. When it is good, confidence goes way up which shows up in your game. I tried to not overthink things.\n- You have to make a couple clutch putts. Mine ended up being to save par a couple different times. \n- Your recovery from bad shots is more impactful than the bad shot itself. I had a couple misses on easy holes that I recovered from by playing a common sense shot instead of something risky. As a younger dude, I never did this. \n- I found myself slowing down my swing (at least mentally) while hitting the \"make or break\" shots.\n- Getting mad often holds you back more than you think. Swing the club as well as yo","date":"2025-10-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/x4fuht/i_broke_80_feeling_great_i_got_a_buddy_who_says/","author":"u/chestertoronto","rating":null,"text":"So I have been playing for close to 25 years now. Made a commitment to really try to break 80 this year. I spend twice a week at the range and prob play twice a week. I have a young family at home so I rotate around 3 different courses in my town. They are decent courses not crazy long but offer some good challenge where I can play every club. \n\nNow my buddy says because the course isn't over 6500 yards it's a \"mickey mouse\" 79, whatever that means. He's newish to golf and will only play courses that are long as he thinks this is what makes him better. I completely disagree here I love a course I can take every club out of my bag and play the shots I practice at the range. I've actually told him he needs to focus on playing from tbr right tees to better enjoy the game and get better at it.\n\nIs there am asterisk beside your score if you break 80 at a shorter course?","date":"2022-09-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1gzk505/15_handicap_shot_a_324_on_the_back_9/","author":"u/jkwondodo","rating":null,"text":"\nI’m telling anyone who will listen:\n\n74 overall, 42 front 32 back. 6400 yards slope 129 rating 70.7.\n\nI was playing well on the front with no doubles or triples and a few pars, 42 is a good score. Came to 10 and sliced my drive off the planet into the next fairway. Managed to save par with a long iron back to the green. Next up was a par 3 155 yards which I hit to 12 feet and made the putt. On 12, a 500 yard par 5 uphill, I was greenside bunker in 2, and holed out from 30 yards - hit the stick and dropped with a loud and satisfying plunk. My third eagle in my life.\n\nSitting at 3 under I’m thinking that I’m sure to screw up but maybe in position to break 80 for the first time ever. Par on 13, par on 14. Hit my drive right under a bush on 15, another par 5, and punch out. Somehow hit my 3 wood 260 yards into the green and magically sink a 60+ foot putt for birdie. At four under with 3 holes to play I’m literally shaking. \n\nPar on 16, par on 17. Approach on 18 from 168 yards, hit a smooth 7 which lands at 20 ft. Downhill putt, almost made it and tapped in from 6 inches to clinch the 32.\n\nI’ve never broken 80, and have only had one sub 40 nine this year in 30 rounds. Round witnessed b","date":"2024-11-25","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1dl3pt2/has_anyone_ever_played_one_of_these/","author":"u/cabinetDADDY","rating":null,"text":"Does anyone have any experience with an event like this? My buddy invited me and I’m considering going what do you think? \n","date":"2024-06-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1qhfxz9/key_west_country_club_underwhelming_somehow/","author":"u/LateApexPredditor","rating":null,"text":"First round of the new year was at the prestigious (potentially at one time) Florida Keys Country Club. SORRY! Not Key West Country Club.\n\nAm I a golf snob to expect a country club to have more than:\n\n\\- 9 holes (2 different flags for playing 18 holes)\n\n\\- zero yardage markers\n\n\\- 1 rake per hole (if lucky), despite a majority of the course deteriorated into nature made sandtraps\n\n\\- tee boxes with turf squares but also the only place to find any golf tees on the property\n\n\\- sponsorships posted on more than just the scorecard, but also along the fences lining the course\n\n\\- no beverage carts or halfway house\n\n\\- no men’s locker room, just a restroom\n\n\\- “driving range” consisted of individual bays with a net and turf mat you would expect to find in a basement or backyard… not terrible, but did I mention you had to supply your own balls\n\n\\- Only golf equipment available to purchase in the proshop were used golf balls by the dozen (found, non-refurbished). I was lucky to find a taylormade intergel, titleist professional 90, and a waterlogged callaway CB-1 red that are older than many members of this forum. No gloves, tees or new golf balls to purchase (Aside from individual logo’d p","date":"2026-01-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1r11t3i/swingless_golf_club_rental/","author":"u/-MantisToboggan_MD","rating":null,"text":"Long shot here: Does anyone in the Chicagoland area OR Hilton Head aread have one of those Power Golf Swingless Golf Clubs they'd be willing to rent to me over a weekend in March? Or know how I could find one by then?\n\nMy buddies dad has us down for a golf trip every year and he had to get unexpected surgery on his elbow a month before the trip. He's telling us to still come down and he'll just walk the course with us. I thought it'd be nice to grab him one of those swingless golf clubs for the weekend but had no idea they were so expensive. Anybody willing to rent one to me for a weekend? Or know how I could get one for a weekend?\n\nTIA","date":"2026-02-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1kvptri/anyone_actually_gone_from_shooting_100_to_not/","author":"u/Dry-Historian-6751","rating":null,"text":"Just wondering if anyone out there who regularly scores 100+, like me, has actually stayed disciplined to try out Golf Sidekick’s strategies and managed to consistently bring scores down?\n\nMost of my rounds are in the early 100’s. Occasionally I’ll get in the 90’s - maybe one in every 7 rounds or so. When the driver is working and going straightish and Mercury is in retrograde I can get in the high 80’s and place in a comp. I play once a month on average now with my social group playing different courses. I used to play a lot more in weekend comps, and I hit the driving range a lot but got sick of not improving and embarrassing myself.\n\nGolf Sidekick has talked about using a shorter club off the tee, like a 6 iron, and even just bunting the ball up the fairway, guaranteeing this simple strategy is enough to break 100, adding one or two shots on each hole depending on index. But apart from him playing left handed I haven’t seen much tangible evidence of this working, unless I’ve missed something. Has he had any beginners on the channel doing this? He’s massively anti-stats taken from the general golfing population and shot trackers like Shotscope.\n\nIs there anyone out there who has ","date":"2025-05-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1n18wku/had_an_epiphany_about_ball_striking_and_now/","author":"u/Deadren","rating":null,"text":"The epiphany was just, stop focusing on all the little mechanical bs, arm position, weight shift. All of that, I got rid all of it by imagining the kind of spin I want on the ball at impact. \n\nReally tried to get into the subconscious golf, but realized your subconscious only knows what you know, if you don’t know how to hit a draw / fade / or what a straight shot feels like, then your subconscious doesn’t either. \n\nThis clicks when I realized the similarities in spin to ping pong / pickleball / tennis whatever other ball sport, if I want a draw the spin has to come from a specific direction and follow through, vice versa for a fade.  And I don’t mean the typical “has to be in-out or out-in” I mean literally learning what each of those feels like and doing them with intention so that your body learns the feelings of it, for me it really clicked hitting high fades. \n\nFor the last couple weeks I have done nothing but go to the range and hit draw / fade / straight shots, not worrying at all about the mechanics and letting my body get used to the different feels required for each shot absent of little mechanical thoughts. \n\nI’ve learned I have much more consistency in high pressure sit","date":"2025-08-27","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ncjpvk/do_i_go_all_in_on_golf_or_focus_on_a_career_in/","author":"u/TinyTurtle17","rating":null,"text":"Hello everyone,\n\nI (19M), am looking for some advice from those who’ve been through something similar or just have some perspective.\n\nGrowing up I was a highly competitive junior golfer and had committed to play at a large Big Ten school. My dream was always to play professionally. Unfortunately, the summer before my senior year of high school, I was in a car accident that derailed everything. I wasn’t able to follow through with playing in college and ended up enrolling at a small state school as a regular student instead. Golf took a backseat for a while, but I never lost the love for the game. I joined the club team here and have been steadily getting back to where I was physically and mentally. I even competed in a few amateur events this summer and was fortunate enough to qualify a US Open Final Qualifier as well as finish top 10 in my State Open. I genuinely believe I still have the game and the work ethic to pursue professional golf, but I’m now at a point where I need to make some tough decisions. I’m currently studying accounting and looking at internship opportunities for next summer that could lead to a solid career. But I also have the chance to continue working at a go","date":"2025-09-09","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1acczbd/anyone_else_just_suck_at_golf/","author":"u/avgmike","rating":null,"text":"5 years in. Thousands of hours and dollars spent on clubs, lessons and range sessions.\n\n\n\n\nJust finished my first boys golf trip. \n\n\n\n\nThinned, chunked, snap hooked and sliced 2/3 of all shots. Didn’t break 100 once. \n\n\n\n\nI fucking hate this game. \n\n\n\n\nI’ll be back tomorrow.","date":"2024-01-27","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1qbqgyn/i_was_a_late_bloomer_in_college_golf_this_is_what/","author":"u/sean3501","rating":null,"text":"I played college golf for 5 years. By the time I committed, I had only 2 D1 offers. By the end of it, I played in the NCAAs. I was always a late bloomer, never was the best player on my middle school or highschool team. I read a lot of books on learning motor patterns and almost none about golf, and that’s what helped me learn to improve WAY faster. \n\nSlow reps and hard practice make you better. I’ll keep it simple and use other analogies. \n\n•a person learning a song on violin will start slow and learn one piece at a time and eventually they can play the full song at full speed. This is how the best music academies practice \n\n•the best sports academies use variable practice. Basketball is a great example. The player who practices shooting 3s from different spots every shot will always end up better in a game than someone shooting twice as many shots from 1 spot constantly. \n\n(The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle is where I learned the most about this. Fantastic book) \n\nThis translates to golf practice like this:\n1. Slow reps will build the motor pattern the fastest. \n2. Changing clubs every swing will transfer your game to the course way better. Your shots may not be as good in practice","date":"2026-01-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lw3r4z/cool_lesson_tip_from_an_lpga_pro/","author":"u/fmkwjr","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been a self taught golfer for about three years, never been a very good athlete. I’m hitting my nine iron 135 and my 7 iron 155 for example. Not great power. \n\n\nI’ve been a musician for 30 years (not pro) and she kind of dug into that and asked me what impresses me about my favorite guitarists and I thought she was just making conversation.\n\n\nI went on to tell her I love players who are buttery and smooth and creative. And then she asked me why I don’t try to play golf more like that. She told me I swing the club like someone who is smashing the guitar as hard as they can. \n\n\nShe went on telling me to hold the club as soft as I possible could, and swing the club no further than my shoulders height in the back swing. Got me working with everything feeling really soft and jazzy.\n\n\nFunny enough, with that half swing, barely holding onto the club, just letting everything flow and connect, the ball was just popping off the club at about the same distance as my old full strong swing. A complete revelation.\n\n\nAll of this in addition to some corrections to my feet and weight. Best 30 minutes ever. \n\n\nGo get a lesson if you haven’t tried! ","date":"2025-07-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lrtvwt/first_hole_in_one/","author":"u/DrMantisTobogan6991","rating":null,"text":"So let me start by saying I’ve only been playing this addictive game for a year now. I’m self-taught and a member at a local municipal course in England. I managed to get my handicap down to 26 this summer and love grinding away at it. I broke 90 once, but the rest of the time I’m around the 95-115 mark, depending on how well I can drive / putt on the day \n\nMy golfing buddy and I decided to book a cheap 3-day trip to the Algarve in Portugal on a whim. We took our clubs and planned to play three rounds in three days: one after we landed, one sunset round, and one in the morning before we left.\n\nThe heat was rough—43 degrees on the first day. We played the O’Connor Jr. course, which was lovely and probably the best course I’ve played. I shot a 103.\n\nThe next day, we played the Royal Course at Vale do Lobo—even better than the first. I shot another 103.\n\nOn the third day, we were tired, but we headed out to play Gramacho. It was in the worst condition of the three but had a really interesting layout. We were having fun on the front 9 (I finished with a 50, so I was on my way to breaking 100 if I could manage a decent back 9).\n\nThen we get to the 10th hole, and there’s a little stall s","date":"2025-07-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pbbet0/struggling_with_inconsistency/","author":"u/khswart","rating":null,"text":"30+ handicap. I’ve been trying to learn golf for about 5-6 months now. In this video I am trying to work on the idea of “shallowing” the club in the downswing, but I can’t seem to consistently make solid contact with the ball. Played a round the day before and shot like a 115 because 70% of the time I’d either chunk it or thin it so bad that the ball would roll 20 yards. Let me know if there are any glaring issues that I need to work on.\nAlso I have a weird habit of needing to look at the clubhead in the beginning of my backswing, it seems to help me rotate my shoulders instead of just throwing my arms back. ","date":"2025-12-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1gp4d9k/after_being_a_consistent_1720_for_years_got_down/","author":"u/jordansideas","rating":null,"text":"**1. Got fitted for new clubs.** Had been using cheap, bendy shafts my whole life from budget manufacturers and had no idea what I was missing. Got an AI smoke driver, cobra forged tech irons, and a Taylormade M2 5w and after just a couple of rounds of getting used to them, immediately noticed longer shots with less variance\n\n**2. Switch from a 3 wood to a 5 wood** - After reading threads here with the suggestion, found that a 5 wood from the fairway is significantly easier to hit and had a negligible difference in distance (especially when factoring in how often I'd hit a 3w thin and just roll it 150 yards - happens far less often with the 5w)\n\n**3. Switch from lob wedge to pitching wedge bump-and-run whenever possible** - used to do the sexy lob wedge pitch around the green every time, but while it looks nice, I'd tend to leave it 10-20 feet short, and not once did I ever hole out with a lob. bump-and-runs have been far more forgiving and have resulted in more one-putts.\n\n**4. Play more frequently** - can't leave this detail out, playing 3-4x/month was crucial in making improvements to my game\n\n**5. Be more strategic on short par 4s and lay ups** - I used to just try to get as cl","date":"2024-11-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1drbt3i/my_71_year_old_father_just_shot_the_round_of_his/","author":"u/twosauced1115","rating":null,"text":"This is the amazing thing about this sport. The tee system truly allows all ages and skill levels to compete. My father is 71, retired and has been playing golf for 40 years. He taught me the game and like any father son duo the competition between us has always been friendly but fierce. I remember the first round I beat him. I was young and flexible and could pound the ball. The endless amount of shit talk and small jabs through the round  always kept us on our toes and laughing. If one of us hit a bad shot there was no doubt it was coming up on the cart ride to the next hole. \n\nAs he aged I hit longer and he started to lose distance. When he turned 65 he “qualified” for the senior tees at our club and let me tell you that man took advantage. I no longer was driving it 50-60 yards past him, we would be laying side by side and where I’d be hitting a 8 iron he’s hitting a 5 we both had a shot at greens. Well yesterday this little old man went out and shot lights out. Even par his best round ever. I’m just proud of the old fuck honestly and I wanted to brag. Don’t give up on this sport. Eventually things will click even if it takes 40 years and the forward  tees. ","date":"2024-06-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1px2byf/whats_one_mistake_you_made_on_the_course_that/","author":"u/OkWalk2786","rating":null,"text":"I will never forget the day I threw a golf club after a drive that sliced into the stream on the right of the fairway. An older guy i played with regularly and i hugely respected, took me side while we walked to the next shot and calmly said ‘if you ever throw a golf club again, it will be the last time we play golf together’. I have never thrown a golf club since, in over 30 years of golf. \n\nThe other one was trying to hit knock down shots in the wind on an unusually windy day for where i live. I was slicing and losing 60 yards on some shots. On the back nine i just hit my normal shots and accepted I’ll lose distance and the ball will move sideways. I should 14 shots better just hitting normal swings without trying to be fancy. ","date":"2025-12-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1klnyjl/broke_100_for_the_first_time_what_new_club_should/","author":"u/MTL-fanatic","rating":null,"text":"I just broke 100 for the first time. I think it’s time to add new clubs to my bag to help progress further. What do you guys recommend? My bag consists of:\n\nDriver\n4-Iron \n7-Iron \n9-Iron \nPW \nSW\n56 Deg\nPutter \n","date":"2025-05-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1go4wwx/purest_shot_of_my_life/","author":"u/AhmadTheGawd1","rating":null,"text":"188-yard par three with bunkers short-sided. I decided to grab a 6-iron from the bag to ensure I could take all hazards out of play. With more than enough club, I just wanted an easy swing and good contact. To my surprise, I hit the purest shot of my life—it almost felt like the ball wasn’t even there. The sound of contact was the only reason I knew I hit it. That immense joy was quickly fleeting as I watched this perfect shot sail 35 yards over the green. Golf is a beautiful game!","date":"2024-11-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1kw8adj/lessons_are_the_best_use_of_money_in_golf_broke/","author":"u/4321beef","rating":null,"text":"After golfing for 4 years and being stuck in the mid 90s, I flushed money I was going to use for clubs into lessons and am consistently in the 80s and shot a 79 today. \n","date":"2025-05-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/11st8tg/sorry_rgolf_is_not_going_to_believe_your/","author":"u/beaverfetus","rating":null,"text":"The internet is actually not for porn, it’s for lies. We all inherently understand this because we’ve been drowning in exaggeration, forgeries, misleading claims and scams since we first glimpsed the World Wide Web. \n\n\n“Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence” - Carl Sagan. \n\nA perfect quote describe why Reddit isn’t buying the 80 you shot 2 weeks after picking up a club. Preternatural ability may exist in golf, but it’s vastly less common than cheating. \n\n\nSo if you are just that 1 in a thousand golf savant, “congrats and fuck you”, but we’re just going to keep playing the very good odds and call you out for what you very probably are (a cheater who can’t or won’t score accurately)","date":"2023-03-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1iodp50/whats_your_most_embarrassing_opening_tee_shot_ill/","author":"u/Shwifty_breddit","rating":null,"text":"At a country club..first time golfing there. There’s a driving range to the left of the tee box. It’s a nice day so a ton of people chilling and eating right by the first tee box. Also a group of people crowding the area. There’s an employee checking people off as players tee off. I hit that ball as hard as I can and it’s a mega slice and hits the driving range netting and sling shots right on to the fairway. The employee goes “that’ll play” ","date":"2025-02-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/158awbj/should_i_be_ashamed_to_play_with_easy_clubs_or_am/","author":"u/mellowgamer13","rating":null,"text":"Good morning fellas and ladies,\nI am a beginner golfer who started this summer and I’ve been addicted. I use my dad’s old Tommy armor set of irons from 30 years ago which I have gotten quite decent with. I can shoot my 7 iron about 140 yds. My dad, who was really excited I started loving the sport so much, took me to the closest golf galaxy and wanted me to try out some new irons so I could see which ones I liked the feel of. I tried a bunch and landed on the Ping G430s. When I hit the demo 7 iron they had I would constantly hit around [170 yds carry](https://imgur.com/a/EzXTa2j) and never shanked a ball after ~30 or so hits. We talked about it and he said that he’d pay for them if I wanted them for Christmas this year (which I am super thankful for). I’m very excited to get them but recently I’ve been looking up more and more stuff about the clubs and people are saying that they are “too easy” or “boring”. It’s just making me feel almost ashamed that I want to get them and that I enjoy them. I feel like if the clubs are legal and they feel good/hit them well you should play with them. Am I overreacting about this?\n\nTl;dr: Clubs I would like are known for being forgiving and I am w","date":"2023-07-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1co1pta/how_many_of_you_golf_with_your_so/","author":"u/cosgrove10","rating":null,"text":"So yesterday I went golfing for a quick 9 after work at a club I’m a member of. I’ve always thought it would be nice if my fiancée joined me, and I invited her to walk along and just chat. (She doesn’t play golf).\n\nI’m just wondering how many of you would do something similar? \n\n\nFWIW, I played terribly until we got to a tee box of a par 5, and I said I wanted to go home after this hole because I was getting frustrated and ended up in a green side bunker after 2 shots lol. Ended up with a double. ","date":"2024-05-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1m9fovl/links_golf_in_ireland_feels_like_a_whole/","author":"u/Swarmin_Swedes","rating":null,"text":"After getting beaten up for a week in western Ireland its going to be a difficult to transition back to a style of golf where there isn't a 3-4 club wind and bumping a 5 iron from 100 yards into a punchbowl green isn't an option. We played 27 at Carne Golf Links, Enniscrone Golf Club, County Sligo Golf Club, and Strandhill Golf Club. All were incredibly well designed and diverse in the shots and strategy required. I can't recommend a trip to the west/north coast enough. ","date":"2025-07-26","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1bl90g1/how_much_below_your_average_is_possible_i_think/","author":"u/Kiradon","rating":null,"text":"I just finished a tournament yesterday and shot a reasonable 91 for my 19.9 handicap. I checked and the winner shot 77 with a 19.4 handicap. Over the past 4 months his best score on GIHN was an 89 with literally all other scores in the 90s or 100s. I get that anyone can have a good day of golf, but it seems pretty absurd to me that someone could go out from a 20 handicap and shoot 5 over to magically win a flight in a tourney. Does this seem reasonable and am I overthinking it, or is it suspicious?","date":"2024-03-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1cf631v/golfers_need_to_stop_doing_this/","author":"u/Roenicksmemoirs","rating":null,"text":"You need to stop waiting on each other to hit before going to your ball. I see this all the time. Especially people new to the game and even more with people who started walking. Cart mafia looking at you. \n\nI see so often a foursome will wait on the shortest to hit, then all four go to the next shortest and so on. It is so bizarre and then people get pissed when they say they’re playing as fast as they can and it’s because they’re a foursome they’re slower. \n\nNO. Everybody go to your ball. Look back at people hitting then hit your ball. Even walk backwards to get to your ball while somebody shorter is hitting. \n\nSame with cart people. Even better if sharing a cart, drop somebody off with clubs and go to the other. \n\nFoursomes should not be 2+ hours slower than a duo. The reason they are is because the above. \n\nEdit: because this doesn’t seem clear. The average variance of an amateur foursome on golf shots is very large. Something like 100 yards off the tee. 100 yards is plenty to get out of the way. If it’s less than 50 yeah you’re not going ahead of the person. Read this. I’m literally telling people to play ready golf and some are saying golf courses don’t allow you to play read","date":"2024-04-28","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1f6ka02/throwing_the_golf_club_like_it_hurts_holding_it/","author":"u/Okay_Redditor","rating":null,"text":"Pros do this shit, specially men.\n\nAnd then of course you've got kids doing this shit too like it's part of golf training.\n\nIt's a stupid gesture that needs to be tossed not unlike the same club you hooked that ball with.","date":"2024-09-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1d2juw4/7_wood_is_a_ridiculous_club/","author":"u/rutlander","rating":null,"text":"I’ve seen the posts here about 7 woods and was always curious, so I threw out a lowball bid on a Callaway XR 16 7 wood with the 56 gram shaft on eBay and ended up winning.\n\nGamed it for the first time yesterday and I was shocked at how easy it was to hit. Effortless distance with a nice little fade. \n\nIt fills the gap between my 5 wood and 4 iron perfectly. Previously if I had a 200 yard shot it was a extra power 4 iron that usually would come up short or choked down 5 wood with less accuracy. \n\nThe 7 wood fills this gap, carries a hair under 200 yards with basically zero effort and stops on a dime. Only hit one shot out of the rough with it but again it just flew out of there with minimal effort. \n\nI get the hype now, if you have a gap in your bag it might be worth trying one out.","date":"2024-05-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nb1miv/rate_and_critique_my_8_handicap_swing_slomo/","author":"u/Brave-Midnight-3475","rating":null,"text":"20+ years of golfing and still trying to hone the swing. Everyday it feels like I took multiple steps backwards until something clicks and I get locked in. This is me after I remembered to release the driver earlier than iron shots. Usually a 5-10° in-to-out so I have a tendency to push or duck-hook but am a natural drawer nowadays. Club speed 115-120. Tempo and timing is everything. ","date":"2025-09-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1n3oqx3/got_my_handicap_from_26_to_12_in_the_past_12/","author":"u/ButterPotatoHead","rating":null,"text":"A big unlock was finally getting a decent short game. Finally got a good chip -- \"hinge and hold\" -- reliable within 30-40 yards. I also found a reliable short bunker shot. My putting has always been decent but I focused on reading greens and now rarely have 3 putts, which means very good lag putts, even long ones, which means reading the green. A big part of this is having decent chips so the putts are reasonable.  It's true what they say that a good short game helps you score.\n\nBall in play off of the tee. This doesn't mean crushing it but just getting it in play. I still struggle mightily here but when I mis-hit it's usually still in play. The OB's kill my score so the goal is no more than 1-2 per round, often none. Way better to have it in play than take a risky swing for 20-30 more yards. I choose not to wimp out and am committed to making the driver work this is my #1 investment currently.\n\nFewer clubs, fewer shots. This was an interesting unlock for me as well. My minimum bag is driver, 3 hybrid, 6-9 iron, PW, AW, 56, putter. My 3 hybrid is my 190-225 club, for midrange tee shots, 2nd shots on par 5, punch-outs, and rescue shots. After trying them out, I don't bother with a ","date":"2025-08-30","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1jm0nbg/tips_for_low_income_golfers_on_how_to_save_money/","author":"u/macman07","rating":null,"text":"Hey guys.\n\nSo as we know, golf is a very expensive sport and snuffs access for lower income individuals. Still though, the PGA and USGA have begun making progress in opening up these doors. With that being said, it is still hurting those that love the game, but simply cannot afford it. I have some tips on ways to stretch your money so that you can still learn, and enjoy the game. Some of these may be obvious, some less so. Let’s dive in. \n\n1. If you go through a lot of gloves, get one at Dick’s and get the $5 equipment protection. Once your glove is in bad shape, you can go get a replacement for $5, no questions asked. \n\n2. When you buy a bucket of balls, focus on every swing. When people buy a bucket of balls, most rocket through it within 20 minutes. Slow it down. Sure, at the end of the day it’s the same amount of balls, but by slowing down, focusing on your swing, picking out your targets, etc., you can stretch the bucket out over an hour, and make much more progress in your game. \n\n3. Group lessons. I get it, a 1 on 1 lesson would be ideal, but those average around $125 an hour. Very expensive. By getting a group lesson, you will pay a fraction of the price, and still come awa","date":"2025-03-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/16lcigf/you_suck_at_golf_because_of_long_game_not_putting/","author":"u/OpenSourceGolf","rating":null,"text":"Despite \"Drive for Show, Putt for Dough\" being debunked several times, people still trot out the good ole excuse for 3 putting being their main issue as to why they haven't broken 100 yet at their local goat track.\n\n[The reality is, that even though 20+ handicappers do 3 putt a little bit more often than better players,](https://i.imgur.com/Fs1BUZT.png) the most likely explanation of why this is happening is that they're simply starting their putts farther away from the hole than better players.\n\nIf you truly wanted to know what your 3 putt odds were, you can just go to any practice green, measure out 15/20 feet, and then do 20 hole outs and note how many times you 3 putted. Most of you guys at 15 feet are probably not nearly as bad as you think. Putting is the easiest to get better at, and likewise is the fastest ability in golf to hit a wall once you've increased your competency.\n\nBut this is about dropping as many strokes as humanely possible, so you really just need to see where the most strokes are lost.\n\n[Enter Driving Distance](https://i.imgur.com/FelQuJ0.png) and [Approach proximity.](https://i.imgur.com/qBmtT09.png)\n\n[Over at Decade Golf, the typical average proximity to h","date":"2023-09-17","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lxkkfk/my_10_year_olds_swing/","author":"u/Outside_Pea1737","rating":null,"text":"Took my boy out for his 4th time on the range ever..... been giving pointers in the back yard and what not. I told him about rotating his hips to get the club to do the work. I said we can slow mo a shot and take a look at it. And talk about it. Well all i could say to him was, I dont have much advice to give you..... that swing looks more solid then mine.... working on contact and consistency then we will work on the swing speed. What do tall think?! I was litterly so impressed with his form and weight transfer. Especially where he hasn't golfed a hole and this was his 4th time on the range!","date":"2025-07-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1phuhnx/this_charity_scramble_rules_sheet/","author":"u/TheTrouserTroubadour","rating":null,"text":"Playing 4 different sets of tees depending on age/sex. Thank heavens our scorekeeper was a CPA. ","date":"2025-12-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1gs5pbe/i_finally_fixed_my_ing_slice_i_could_cry/","author":"u/Rob230","rating":null,"text":"So I'm three years into my golf journey, I've always had a slice (push and pull) with my driver. Every other club I've grown into either straight, or a slight draw. But the driver, that piece of shit... It has been the one thing I couldn't fix/develop.\n\nI've had lessons, spent time on Trackman, so I knew exactly WHY it was happening, I just couldn't get my stupid body to do what I needed to do (swing path, face angle)\n\nThen last week I overheard a pro talking a student in the next bay, and I tried the tip, and bam... A hook. Huh, that's interesting... 20 shots later, (all hooks or power fades as my friend calls them) I start to reduce it and sure enough it came back to a high draw.\n\nNext range session, first shot no warm up, I try it... bit of an over draw but ok that's something.\n\nI hit nearly 40 drives, each time re-gripping, stepping away, doing my routine and only 2 were a fade or worse, mostly down to a lack of concentration.\n\nIt's stuck now for every session, it's almost natural now I could cry. I'm so much more relaxed over the ball\n\nAnyway, the \"tip\" if you can call it that, is to drag that fucking driver head along the ground as far as possible into the back swing until it","date":"2024-11-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/15uomut/i_hit_my_6_iron_200_yards_yesterday_what_went/","author":"u/Nars-Glinley","rating":null,"text":"I’m 60 with a fairly slow swing speed by r/golf standards. I have A flex clubs. My normal 6 iron tops out about 155. But something happened and the ball just took off on a perfect trajectory and landed softly. There was no cart path in the area. No hawks to pick up and drop the ball. The ground was firm but there was still plenty of grass. \n\nIs there always a 200 yard 6 iron lurking in my club and it only comes out every 20 years?  Surely there’s a more plausible sci-fi explanation, like a spontaneous black hole temporarily distorted gravity or some such. \n\nAnd because the Golf Gods are a bunch of bitches, my next 6 iron got fatted into the water.\n\nETA. This was a tee shot so I don’t think it was the lie. I teed it barely above the grass. It’s a weird hole where your first and second shots have to carry water.","date":"2023-08-18","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/ou2h56/a_few_simple_ideas_that_have_helped_me_get_from_a/","author":"u/philocor","rating":null,"text":"These are concepts that are often said, but often ignored by mid-handicappers that keep trying to play PGA Tour highlight golf. \n\nI have played most of my golf as a 9-12 handicap, and I have more recently gotten into the 2’s while not hitting drastically different shots most of the time. Here are some of my observations…\n\n1. Set-up and alignment. One of my biggest problems was the good strike that was aimed poorly. As I have learned to really focus on alignment, I have observed that almost no one that I play with is aimed well. I observe that most people aim well off their target, and often hit a solid shot with minimal curve, 70 yards off target, because they were aimed that poorly. Develop aim and alignment as the central part of your pre-shot routine.\n\n2. Trust your shape and real distances. If you fade (or slice) 80% of the time, pick a target that is ok if you hit straight (20%) and good if you hit your fade (80%).  I see so many golfers (myself included) that line up for their ideal shot not their most common shot. This includes distance. Most golfers shoot the pin, and pick a club that only gets there if they flush it. 90-95% of mishits are gonna finish short, and we non-tou","date":"2021-07-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/6r7071/i_hate_mom_and_pop_golf_stores/","author":"u/DaRedBeard","rating":null,"text":"I hate “mom and pop” golf stores. \n\nSo I’m new to the area, and I head into this golf store I see from the road in Mukilteo, WA (Jorgensen Golf for those north of Seattle). I think to myself “I don’t need anything, but I got time to kill so I’ll just poke around.”\n\nThis is where things took a turn for the worse. The woman working the store was too effing nice, and she gave me a tour of their store. She didn’t make fun of my being left handed, she took interest in my background and where I like to play, and she was just really sweet, it was awful. She mentions to me that they do free club fittings if you make an appointment, and she connives me into setting one up for later in the week (which was this morning). She then forced me to stay for half an hour trying out used clubs. Ugh. \n\nSo today I head in with my clubs, and she fits me with my existing set. She looks at me and lets me know that I need an upright lie of 4 degrees! Immediately skeptical, she hands me a Ping G25 7 iron (32 degree loft) that’s 2.5 degrees upright and tells me to give it a swing. Coming from Nike VR blades, I generally average 155 carry with my 7 iron (35 degree loft), and a 168 carry with my 6 iron (31 deg","date":"2017-08-02","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lscu29/par_3_courses_are_extremely_underrated/","author":"u/chubbsfordubs","rating":null,"text":"Just played an 18 hole par 3 course in just under 2 hours like 10 minutes from my family vacation home. Never really saw the appeal until today. Extremely laid back, and everyone playing was just there to have fun. There’s a stigma associated with full muni or country club courses that intimidates a lot of newer golfers, especially when paired with serious competitive types, and it might turn them off from the game entirely. \n\nDrop 20 bills in a lockbox, grab your 9, PW, 60 and putter and you’re basically set. Golf is golf and being part of a prestigious club is all well and good but getting after 18 in under 2 hours as a 2some without worrying about getting paired with randoms hits different. \n\nEdit: this ended up blowing up. If you’re a beginner golfer and think the premise of going to a country club or public course with the full experience of a golf outing is too daunting, look at local par 3s. The vast majority, at least in my state, are cheap, not too busy, and you can play solo without getting paired with anyone. This allows you to get used to easier to handle clubs like 8i, 9i, PW, 60 degree, and putter. This will allow you to understand the basics without overthinking a 1s","date":"2025-07-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1eyswqo/i_think_i_am_the_worst_golfer_in_the_world/","author":"u/tz-saints","rating":null,"text":"I was on hole 7 at my local course today, par 3, I grabbed my 5 iron and hit my shot, at address I thought that it looked a little high lofted, but figured that I just haven’t hit my 5 iron recently enough to remember how it was supposed to look. My shot soared in the air and didn’t come close to the distance I wanted. My friend tossed me another ball and I hit it again, it went the exact same distance. At this point I was pretty fed up with my swing and threw my club, as I went to pick it up I noticed that it said G… I hit my gap wedge instead of my 5 iron.","date":"2024-08-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1n7icom/what_are_everyones_tips_for_getting_out_of_a/","author":"u/KormaKameleon88","rating":null,"text":"Ill accept the stock answers of \"buy new clubs\" because im not a total grumpy sod, but I am actually after some semi-serious answers if possible.\n\nAll through summer I was playing passable golf. Im only 1 year in to playing, but I could comfortably make my way round a course, keep the ball mostly in play, and was regularly shooting in the mid-90s.\n\nThen suddenly, as if overnight, I have forgotten almost 100% how to play. Everything i hit is going right...and not just a little bit, but extreme right! I am constantly chunking the ground and knocking the ball 3ft ahead of me. I have almost no loft on any of my shots and they almost all seem to just glide 1ft above the ground. My pitching wedge has completely deserted me as i just thin it every time.\n\nIts becoming really disheartening. I'm not expecting miracles, or to become a tour quality player, but to go from a semi-passable golfers to playing like I've never touched a club before just doesn't feel great right now.\n\nHelp!!","date":"2025-09-03","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1cslr3c/anyone_else_given_a_q_adjustable_golf_club_a_shot/","author":"u/HarveyDentBeliever","rating":null,"text":"https://q.golf/products/q-club\n\nThe mad scientist in me couldn't resist. Went ahead and scouted out a good shaft for it too. Seems like a really fun concept, only thing I think I would really miss is driver but then again you can have some pretty damn good days forcing yourself to take a 17 degree hybrid off of every tee.\n\nI would imagine the cons here are: some awkward gapping, no specialized driver/putter, basic performance. While the pro obviously is getting to not have to lug a bunch of clubs around, and hypothetically getting *really* comfortable with the one club and how it feels.\n\nReviews say it's very durable and easy to adjust which I'd imagine was their first priority. It'd be awesome if I could take this on the plane with me instead of dealing with the full bag.","date":"2024-05-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1j7m7tg/do_you_know_anyone_that_should_have_been_a_pro/","author":"u/Morton_Bippee","rating":null,"text":"Story time. I'm a mid handicapper and over the last 12 months have made the commitment to actually get better. I want to get down to single digits. Naturally, I talk about golf a lot.\n\n6 months ago, my father in law mentioned he used to play 40 years ago and \"went alright\".\n\nMy Mother in law and partner have been telling me that in fact, he was very good, but hadn't played since his 20s. He's now 65.  \n\nBringing up kids, shoulder surgeries and owning business kept him away from the game.\n\nIt took a lot of convincing, but I finally got him to come with me. He turns up in jeans and a work shirt. The pro shop wouldn't let him on the course unless he bought a pair of trousers and a shirt. Lol. So he did.\n\nI let him use my clubs and gave him a ball. After his shock at how large drivers these days have become, he tee's one up and produced the most buttery smooth, 260 yard draw, right down the middle. Needless to say, I was shocked. Throughout the round he hit a few shanks here and there but proceeded to make a tidy 85 for his first proper hit out in 40 years.\n\n6 months on, he has a second hand set of irons, the first putter he saw in the pro-shop and a brand new big bertha driver. We pla","date":"2025-03-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mphzk9/i_said_longer/","author":"u/WallyBarryJay","rating":null,"text":"Played a twilight round as a solo and got paired up with a nice dude probably in his 30's\n\nI hit a few good shots and he instantly wanted to ask about equipment, could tell he was really into the equipment side of golf (I'm not). \n\nI also noticed something just seemed off about his setup/swing.\n\nHe then tells me that he is unhappy with his clubs, because he is having trouble finding shafts that are long enough. I take a look at his irons and they are stupidly long, like 2-3 inches longer than standard. He's average height dude about 5'9 so I ask why he wants them so long.\n\nAnd he says \"because I keep topping shots with my irons, so I just need them longer\"\n\nGreat guy, fun round. But man, some people will do *anything* besides take some lessons.\n\n","date":"2025-08-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1cr54f1/how_to_sandbag_your_handicap_correctly/","author":"u/Bluesyman57","rating":null,"text":"We all get tired of that same guy who plays net 10 under at every tournament, right?\n\nHe's the one who's bought every $89 polo from the pro shop using \"club dollars\" from his winnings. He probably even sells the balls he gets on eBay.\n\nIs he cheating? Maybe not! Instead, you have to think like a true sandbagger when playing all of those those non-tournament rounds.\n\nHere are some sure-fire ways to pad the handicap on every round.\n\n1. Tell your foursome that you never want gimmes that are longer than 1 foot. Instead, tell them that you are \"practicing your short game\" and want to putt them out. This alone easily adds three strokes to every round. \n2. On OB holes, always go for the hard cut shot around the trees. Why not? It's really cool when it works, and you get double bonus points for OB shots if it doesn't.  \n3. Consistently under club. You'll swing harder, knowing you have to stripe it to the pin. This will also earn you a few extra bonus strokes for the inevitable chunked water balls into the ditch in front of the green, and all of those way-off-target bunker shots.  \n4. If you're laying five on the fringe, just act pissed off, quit the hole, and then take your max score. Golf","date":"2024-05-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1d39px6/nephews_are_new_to_golf_i_came_up_with_a/","author":"u/Mark_Nerd_Pwnd","rating":null,"text":"When I was learning to golf, no one ever told me these things and I wish they had because I know I broke every one of them at some point.\n\n1. Have fun, but be respectful to the course and others golfers.\n\n2. Keep up pace of play. Be ready to hit your shot when it is your turn. No need for 5+ practice swings. If you have people behind you waiting for you every hole, let them play though.\n\n3. Practice is for the driving range. There is a course full of people and now is not the time to hit another ball \"just for fun\".\n\n4. There is never a need to run on the course.\n\n5. Show up early for your tee-time. If your tee time is 9am, be at the course at 8:30am.\n\n6. When someone is hitting, silence is an absolute must.\n\n7. On the green, don't walk in people's lines. Be conscious of where you are walking and standing and again, be quiet. Even if someone is talking to you, when someone is about to hit, it is perfectly normal to not respond until after the shot has been taken.\n\n8. Replace divots and fix ball marks (on the green).\n\n9. No need to yell on the course. Now you chip in one, drain a 40 footer, or have a spectacular shot, absolutely celebrate but don't yell across the fairway just for f","date":"2024-05-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1f8eobv/i_strongly_dislike_the_strokeanddistance_relief/","author":"u/One_Variety_4912","rating":null,"text":"I used to play golf in high school, and I had a lot of run for the most part, but one thing that ruined rounds for me was the out-of-bounds rule.  If you hit it in a hazard, then the hole is still plenty salvageable, that was actually the fun part about it.  Hit in the water, hit 3, maybe hit a nice approach shot and walk away with a bogey/double bogey, maybe even a par if you get lucky.  Not the end of the world, and it made you appreciate the scarcity of playing a hole with a disadvantage.  But hitting a ball OB off the tee box always felt like the end of the world in tournament play.  For one, you can't just drop the ball a couple club lengths from where you went through, you have to re-hit.  So now if you hit a nice drive into the fairway, you're hitting 4.  Fat chance of getting a par from there, and that's if you hit a nice second shot.  I've hit 2 drives OB in tournaments off of the same hole, and it just felt devastating for the rest of the round.  Even if you make a mental recovery from that shitshow of a hole, you still have a 7-9 on the scorecard.  Casual golfers don't even follow this rule.  They drop a few feet away from where it went through, take a stroke penalty, mo","date":"2024-09-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1hfrke8/long_shot_reasonable_round_of_golf_with_club/","author":"u/SmokeEater1375","rating":null,"text":"As the title states I’m looking for a reasonably priced round of golf in Ft. Lauderdale that also has club rentals. My wife and parents are here for 4 more days. I’d love to play a round of golf with my dad down here but we don’t have our clubs. Looking to keep the price as low as possible per player but could probably go up to $100-150 per person. Worst case scenario we may just go to TopGolf to swing a club together for a few. \n\nI know this might be a long shot and it’s last minute but anybody with some good insight would be appreciated! Thank you!","date":"2024-12-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1d5orlf/were_all_just_sad_human_beings/","author":"u/SmellVarious9271","rating":null,"text":"I played a round with my girlfriend today and got paired up with two men probably in their 40s. The round started off nice, but one of the men hit an errant tee shot on the third hole.  He would continue to hit (very) bad shots here and there for the rest of the round. Every time he does, he curses up a storm while throwing his hands in the air or slamming his club.\n\nWe finish the round and my girlfriend chuckles and says, “it’s funny how you guys spend your whole life dedicated to something, suck at it, and get surprised and angry that you suck at it” \n\nDam… \n\nEdit: I agree with most of the comments saying she’s right. We were both laughing after she said it. And it definitely is a reminder that playing golf is a privilege.","date":"2024-06-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mc9x48/craziest_thing_youve_seen_on_a_golf_course/","author":"u/bald_head_scallywag","rating":null,"text":"Long story short, a member drove his actual car onto the course the full length of the first hole yelling at us, cussing us out, and flipping us off. \n\nHe tried to play in our standard weekend men's game, but called in after the cutoff time. We told him sorry but all groups are a foursome so we're not adding you after the cutoff time which will mess up teams. Well that was a lie as we had one fivesome so adding one more wouldn't have been that big of a deal, but this guy was an asshole that no one liked. He ended up coming out to the course anyhow and saw one of our groups was a fivesome and absolutely lost his shit. The club called the cops, trespassed him, and revoked his membership.","date":"2025-07-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1qy30qv/i_think_the_course_i_played_today_is_about_to/","author":"u/PersonalityNarrow211","rating":null,"text":"Curious if anyone else has played a course that you knew was on the verge of closing? What did you see? What were the subtle or not so subtle signs?\n\nPaid 65$ as a local rate to play Hawai’i Kai golf course. To start I knew it wasn’t going to be great. I had a friend who worked here who quit very early in. Course doesn’t get enough rain year round and has to pay heaps to keep it irrigated in the summer. It’s currently the rainy season here in Hawaii and I thought it would be in decent condition but it’s not. It seems like grounds crew all quit at once because this grass growth I saw today isn’t a few days without mowing. They usually keep the rough at 2-3 inches and most of the rough even the first cut was 5-10 inches with patches over 1-1.5ft. Tee boxes all on slopes, greens had weeds starting to take hold, and 1/3 bunkers had more weeds than sand showing. Still fun to show up and swing clubs but sad I lost 5 balls to shots that missed the fairway by 5 yds. ","date":"2026-02-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/qhr3cc/need_help_buying_clubs/","author":"u/jacobduke4","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been training for UFC my whole life. Boxing, wrestling, karate, BJJ, etc. you name it I’ve tried it. Recently my coach has been looking for any way to get me an edge and just suggested I take up golf. Apparently after something called “the turn” I’ll have an opportunity to fight with golf clubs. Any advice on clubs to use will be appreciated.\n\nEdit: RIP inbox. Looks like this reached the top of the sub Reddit. . I’ll reply as I can.","date":"2021-10-28","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ntgyz2/reflections_on_the_final_day_from_someone_who/","author":"u/Smartalum","rating":null,"text":"Some quick observations.  The biggest : Ryder Cup >>> ANY major.\n\n1.  A LOT of the fans were more than pissed off at the heckling, which seemed mostly directed at Rory (by all accounts a good guy).  I was on 18 right next to the Bunker he went into.  If you listen you will hear heckle - and then a bunch of boos from fans telling the guy to shut up.  People around me were pissed at the asshole. It was NOT frequent (I saw one instance of it, and the course was probably 30% Euors who had insulting signs many aimed at Sheffler). This was an issue at Rome by the way - which several Euros I was on the train noted. \n\nBut it is beyond indefensible - and everyone I talked to was pissed.  Now on to the golf.\n\n2. The state of the course was shocking.  I was at 10.  The rough - including the rough next to the green was no different than my home course.  The Marshall told me it was completely different from the majors. But the bigger story was the greens.  I saw the guy measure - it was a 10.5 (he refused tell us what it was - but isn't hard if you know how the work to know what he was giving).  \n\nAnd there were soft as hell. 10 is a HARD hole. Shauffele actually sucked his iron back. ","date":"2025-09-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1na0ins/what_is_the_best_way_to_just_golf_alone/","author":"u/Knickstape0025","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been playing for a little less than a year but it’s not about skill. I find myself most happy on the course when I’m by myself, going at my own pace (which is definitely a bit faster than usual, and just enjoying my time out there. I hate when it takes forever, I’m waiting for other players shots, or going from my ball to their ball etc. And yes, I do have friends I can play with but I still just prefer going out alone and doing my own thing. I can’t afford a golf club membership, what are my options (if any) for the best chance of playing alone? Do I just have to get the first tee time of the day?\n\nEdit: NYC based so course options are extremely limited \n\nEdit 2: did not realize how much traction this post would get thank you for all the responses. Love. ","date":"2025-09-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mc9x48/craziest_thing_youve_seen_on_a_golf_course/","author":"u/tayman77","rating":null,"text":"I got two, Was at a charity/memorial golf tourney about 10+ years ago and someone hired a few strippers to like be drink girls on a couple holes.  After a few hours and a few drinks let's just say they weren't bashful.\n\nWas at another charity tourney and one of the cart girls  it was her first time she got to work a big tourney  she was excited/proud cause she new shed make good money that day from tips.  As you can imagine shes happy and talking to everyone.  Saw her at the end of tourney in tears.  Someone had stolen her money bag when she was talking to some golfers.  It was around $3k.  Course didn't fire her though.  I think they ended up getting it back a couple weeks later, someone stepped up and reported who the thief was.","date":"2025-07-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1clx8mq/most_training_aids_are_trash/","author":"u/thelastsonofmars","rating":null,"text":"I went all in an bought a crap ton of training aids over since I start playing golf a year ago. I'm going to rank a lot of them here. Most I wouldn't repurchase. \n\n* **SKLZ Smash Bag**, Actually worth it - would buy again\n* **Swing Plane Perfector**, Thumbs down - wouldn't buy again\n* **Lag Shot 7 Iron**, Thumbs down - wouldn't buy again\n* **Lag Shot Driver**, Thumbs down - wouldn't buy again\n* **Tour Striker 7-Iron**, Decent - wouldn't buy again\n* **Tour Striker Pitching Wedge**, Decent - wouldn't buy again\n* **Tour Striker Toolbox**, Tried it - wouldn't buy it\n* **Tour Striker Smart Ball**, Actually decent but Watson makes a better product - wouldn't buy again\n* **Watson Structurer Ball**, ripoff of the Smart Ball but works better, overpriced nerf ball - would buy again\n* **Watson Hanger**, Good product - would buy again\n* **Tour Aim 2.0**, Overpriced and not worth it - wouldn't buy again\n* **Alignment Sticks**, Like 5 bucks at home depot for one of the best aids in golf - would buy again\n* **Beach Towel**, Cheap at Wally World, trash for long game but help my short game - would buy again\n* **Graves Golf Alignment Trainers**, Loved em but a waste of money for most folks - would b","date":"2024-05-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1q5q5nt/thoughts_on_golf_in_general/","author":"u/Accountant1984","rating":null,"text":"I have been commenting on this sub a bit and also following it for even longer.  I am 43 years old and been playing golf for probably close to 35 years.  I played golf in both high school and college D1.  I have been all the way to a 2 handicap (college) to right now I am a 9 handicap.\n\nI read a lot of post on here and kind of wanted to share my thoughts.  Moderators, please feel free to remove this post if it violates anything.\n\nI want to say from the beginning it is great to see the game being picked up by more and more people, especially younger people.  It will need that to keep it alive.\n\n1. Breaking 100 is tough.  If you do that congrats to you.  Breaking 90 is even more difficult and breaking 80 for most people will never happen.  Don't believe all the hype on social media.\n2. Getting fitted is a good idea.  When to get fitted is different based on each person.  I would say for the most part, please wait until your swing is consistent.\n3. The latest and greatest clubs will not make you all of a sudden play like prime Tiger.  Especially for beginners, buy a decent set and take some lessons.  I am using a 20 year old driver right now.  I went the other day to test new drivers ","date":"2026-01-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1epu9ke/it_finally_happened_i_shot_under_80/","author":"u/DougDagnabbit","rating":null,"text":"Had the best front 9 of my life to shoot even par with 7 pars, 1 birdie and 1 bogey, just had to not blow up on the back 9 to break my personal record of 80. \n\nEnded up finishing with a 77. First time ever shooting even par on 9 holes, first time ever breaking 80 and shooting in the 70s. \n\nReally just posting this here to be able to look back on it! \n\nIs it all down hill from here boys? 😅\n\nCourse: Bartram Trail Golf Club, Augusta GA. ","date":"2024-08-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1bpvcfa/so_wants_to_learn_to_golf_but_her_attitude_sucks/","author":"u/robtrocity","rating":null,"text":"For the last couple of years, my wife and I have discussed how to break down the many barriers to her joining me to play golf. We would love to be able to play casual rounds together a few times a month and during vacations. She is an absolute beginner with a set of decent women's beginner clubs. I've brought her along with me to my local club a few times and let her hit some shots (her swing is surprisingly really good) but she hasn't played an actual round. This winter, we've gone to a simulator a few times to get her some reps without the pressure of having a group behind her. She's fine if we play something like a scramble where her shots don't really count. She can enjoy the good contact when she makes it and forget quickly about the poor strikes. The few times she's tried to play her own ball, however, it's another story. If she has multiple mishits in a row, she turns completely rotten and ruins the mood for everyone in our party. Basically, I'm wondering if there are any concrete steps we can take to bridge her skill gap to a place where we can go out and enjoy an 18-hole round without tension and the idle threat of divorce. She is extremely self-conscious and not easy to c","date":"2024-03-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1gx8mai/who_is_the_best_golfer_you_ever_played_with_and/","author":"u/PrettyFlyGuy05","rating":null,"text":"I have played with two fantastic golfers in my short golf career. I played once with the head pro of the golf store I worked at and once with a guy from team TaylorMade. The golf pro regularly competed in tournaments and gave lessons regularly, while the TaylorMade guy played more casual rounds with high value clients. \n\nBoth rounds were at fancy private clubs, but were still casual in nature. Had drinks, laughs, and good vibes from both rounds with both guys. It amazed me how well these guys could play while still keeping things casual and having fun. Neither of them were stuck up or snotty, but still respected the game. I couldn't consistently keep up with either of them, but on the few holes where I had good shots that were close to theirs, it was a great feeling. ","date":"2024-11-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1fmmb33/golfshot_app_how_to_turn_on_club_recommendations/","author":"u/ChuckWeezy","rating":null,"text":"Not sure why, but at some point recently the “club recommendations” tab went from defaulting to switched ON to being switched OFF.\n\nAnyone know how to set it so it defaults to the ON setting?","date":"2024-09-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mc9x48/craziest_thing_youve_seen_on_a_golf_course/","author":"u/CPT-Quint","rating":null,"text":"My friend shit his pants all over Harding Park a few years back. It was quite the scene. He had to drop his drawers on the 5th hole as he ran across the course trying to fund a bathroom. Shit up against a tree. Used his glove to wipe. If this gets done traction I’ll add more details. The shit glove was still on the course a week later. Great guy but a sad scene for all.","date":"2025-07-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ejwdmv/shot_an_88_and_saved_someones_life/","author":"u/StrangeQube","rating":null,"text":"Went golfing with my brother yesterday at our local course. Was feeling good because I shot under 90 which I haven’t done in quite a while. We pull our cart up to my car to put our clubs away and there was a guy who looked like he had a few too many beers kinda hunched back in his cart in the parking lot right next to our car. As we were putting our clubs away we looked over and he started seizing. I went to check on him and thanks to a training at my job I just had a week ago I noticed that he had all the tell tale signs of heat stroke. It was in the high 90s yesterday and more humid than it usually is. At this point my brother and I sprung into action. We had a bottle of water left over from our round so we used that and poured it over his chest and neck to try and cool him off. He was in and out of consciousness so we tried to keep him awake as best as we could while we called the ambulance. As he cooled off he slowly became more aware of his surroundings and at some point kinda snapped back into reality. By then the firefighters were there and took over. Heat stroke doesn’t take long at all to kill you once it’s set in so I’m glad that we came by when we did. \n\nI can’t urge you","date":"2024-08-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mtdjwz/is_golf_etiquette_less_of_a_thing_now/","author":"u/achillezzz","rating":null,"text":"I just started golfing again after a long hiatus. For the most part I've been enjoying myself, and playing with good two-some and four-somes.\n\nI had an issue occur at a recent municipal course which had me wonder if etiquette has changed. I was in a two-some and we were stuck behind another group waiting 5 mins or so on every hole. We were on a par 4 and I hit it into the trees so I was playing slow. Finally get to the green and putt out.\n\nAs I'm walking off the green a ball flies by (about 20 feet past where I was standing, and 40 feet away). It was one of those, damn that was close. No fore or anything. I put my club in the air to let them know I'm still there. As I'm walking away another ball lands at the bottom of the green. I was 60 feet away so no biggy.\n\nOn the next hole we tee off, and I happen to hang back and see the three-some coming up (in a cart and walking). They looked like teenagers so as the one kid comes by I say politely \"good shot, but you should yell fore if you're going to be that close\". He mutters something like ok. Then apparently his dad comes running up saying don't be a jerk, screaming about how dare I tell his son to yell fore. I tell him that was close","date":"2025-08-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1qe7sll/really_broke_80_for_the_first_time/","author":"u/nearlyclosetoalmost","rating":null,"text":"Hey Pals - had a mega breakthrough today. I broke 80 for the first time, but also broke par. I shot a -1 71. I mean a legit no breakfast balls, no gimmies, whole shebang. I’m in shock.\n\nI’ve been playing consistently for about 3 years, am about a 12hcp, and before today my best score was an 82. I have been practicing consistently over the winter, but today was just different. Calm, flow state, no expectations. It just clicked.\n\nI have no idea if I will ever play a round like this again in my life, but I know what I’ll be chasing. Golf, what a game.","date":"2026-01-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1d2787k/i_beat_my_dad_today_for_maybe_the_3rd_time_ever/","author":"u/p_t_dactyl","rating":null,"text":"Warning as it’s kind of a long story.\n\n\nToday I (31m) went golfing with my dad (65) and my brother (27) and I beat my dad for maybe the third or fourth time in my life and I feel like it’s kinda sad. \n\nFor as long as I can remember my dad was the best golfer I’d ever met. For a good portion of my formative years he was in the single digits or a scratch golfer, the type of guy who would say he had a bad round when he would shoot 79. He has stories of shooting 69 at Chambers Bay with rental clubs, or shooting 74 at Brandon Dunes, or going 4 under par on the back nine of Coeur d’Alene Resort while being almost too drunk to stand up and hit a putt, and in each of these stories he’s wearing flip flop sandals instead of actual golf shoes. The type of dad that you idolize when you take up golf for the first time. \n\nI always figured the first time I’d ever beat him would be when I started to get really good after taking the game seriously. Maybe I’d have the round of my life and break 80 when he has a subpar round and would shoot 82 or something. But no. The first time it ever happened was on a trip to Vegas in 2021 when he had the worst round of golf I’d ever seen him play. He shot a 90, ","date":"2024-05-28","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1q1tffr/i_think_my_fil_is_jealous/","author":"u/exq1mc","rating":null,"text":"So a bit of context: Mrs & Myself decided to pick up golf after being left behind at a couple of social engagements where the guys played golf. In laws been playing for years he is a 20 handicap.  \n\nSince May, we have become range rats , myself especially I just realized, it is something I  enjoyed, hitting balls, trying to beat myself on distance and using my body to produce the desired results. Emptied YouTube, taking lessons, asking for help from anyone I see who is better and practicing consistently. Well the results are coming in as of now I've  probably  hit about 15 000 balls since starting. Worked on my wedges and irons and Driver( got fitted and got a new one that helps straighten my push hook). \n\n1st time we played on the course ,  he was my marker and my initial hcp was 40 ish . I tried hitting the 3 wood since I knew my driver would hook and either due to  nerves or lack of experience it was a disaster. I went back the the drawing board. My 3 wood is now 190 m total, my driver is 220 -240 and straightish ! And my irons and hybrids are working. Depending on the weather and conditions I can get the ball on the green in 1 or 2 shots for most par 3s and par 4s. \n\nMrs is","date":"2026-01-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lojwm4/golf_bags_finally_complete_shot_my_best_round_at/","author":"u/Effective_History579","rating":null,"text":"Ping g430 10k max driver\nPing g440 max 7 wood and 4 wood\nSrixon zx driving iron\nPing i230 5-pw\nVokey sm9 50 degree\nVokey sm10 55/60 \nPing ally blue\nOgio Woode hybrid bag ","date":"2025-06-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l1oxa7/casual_cheating/","author":"u/BigBerrry","rating":null,"text":"Just curious if I’m being dramatic or if it drives people as crazy as it does to me? I’m no pro golfer. I think officially I’m around a 13 handicap. I play to have fun and spend time outdoors and never take it too seriously, but I genuinely think that makes me play better than if I do take it seriously. Well this past weekend I played with 3 fellow healthcare workers, 2 of which I am good friends with and the third I was meeting for the first time (the surgeon). Needless to say I won’t be golfing with the newbie again. We decided to play WOLF if anybody is familiar, but 2 of the guys are 20+ handicaps and the surgeon claims to be scratch if not better. The surgeon was not dominating by any means through the first 9. In fact he wasn’t even winning. Then on hole 9 I counted his scores and realized he didn’t count a shot. So I said hmm maybe a fluke accident I’ll let it slide. Hole 11, took off another shot. We were all playing club length to improve lies but hazards, out of bounds , Mishits, no mulligans as normal. It came down to hole 15, took 2 shots off his score. The other 2 dudes knew him more and said I was lying and bullshit and that he would never cheat. I could care less but","date":"2025-06-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1j8qwd1/taking_my_17_year_old_son_for_his_first_full/","author":"u/golflift90","rating":null,"text":"Try mixing in cool slang like “skibidi toilet” or “that shot was mid af”. Teens love that","date":"2025-03-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1j8qwd1/taking_my_17_year_old_son_for_his_first_full/","author":"u/ACVTea22","rating":null,"text":"Throw the rule book out the window. Move your ball into a favorable spot. Let him do what he wants for the most part.\n\nAny victory is a win, regardless of size. Birdie - Amazing! Sunk a 30ft putt for Triple - Amazing! \n\nKeep the pressure out of it and just have fun.","date":"2025-03-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1j8qwd1/taking_my_17_year_old_son_for_his_first_full/","author":"u/midgolfer","rating":null,"text":"Bring out the one hitter and some fireball at first sign of frustration","date":"2025-03-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1j8qwd1/taking_my_17_year_old_son_for_his_first_full/","author":"u/Pirates-Never-Win","rating":null,"text":"The fact that youre thinking like this is a good sign youre going to set him up for success.  Setting the expectation that this game is hard, it takes time, and you only need 1 good shot to keep you coming back is all i would add.  That and do your best to avoid holding people up nc thats very stressful for a new player particularly.","date":"2025-03-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1j8qwd1/taking_my_17_year_old_son_for_his_first_full/","author":"u/tobydill","rating":null,"text":"The thing I remind my daughter about is “neither of us is good enough to get angry about golf”. Relax and take it easy","date":"2025-03-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1j8qwd1/taking_my_17_year_old_son_for_his_first_full/","author":"u/Elparso","rating":null,"text":"Play best ball with him. Makes it easier for him to forget about bad shots and celebrate good ones. I did this with my nephew last year and he had a blast.  Let him go first and if he has a half decent shot try and purposely hit a bad shot so you can use his","date":"2025-03-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1j8qwd1/taking_my_17_year_old_son_for_his_first_full/","author":"u/loveallcreatures","rating":null,"text":"Play the forward tees with him.  Get him a turn dog and a coke.   Let him putt out everything.","date":"2025-03-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14s7viw/10_ways_to_play_faster_without_playing_better/","author":"u/FakeAccount_Verified","rating":null,"text":"May I add to Rule #5: \n\nIf you are near the green take your wedge and putter then let your partner take the cart around. You probably need a few extra steps and it will speed up play.","date":"2023-07-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14s7viw/10_ways_to_play_faster_without_playing_better/","author":"u/RoyalBlueMoose","rating":null,"text":"An exception to rule 7; unusual/difficult lies. If I'm on a hill or in the thick stuff I'm going to take a swing or two just to figure out what it's going to take to get out","date":"2023-07-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14s7viw/10_ways_to_play_faster_without_playing_better/","author":"u/Kevin-Finnerty17","rating":null,"text":"Anyone else think 180 seconds for a rescue is too long? I’m a 30 second max before I’m dropping and hitting","date":"2023-07-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14s7viw/10_ways_to_play_faster_without_playing_better/","author":"u/MannyFresh45","rating":null,"text":"#7... That's probably why they're scratch and not on the pga tour","date":"2023-07-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14s7viw/10_ways_to_play_faster_without_playing_better/","author":"u/ewright28","rating":null,"text":"4 - I agree with everything except I will without fail every single time re-cover my putter before it goes into the bag. \n\n6 - I have brought a 7 iron, 48, 52, 56, 58, and my putter across a green to an unsighted ball near a tree more times than I can count.\n\n7 - anything that is a full swing absolutely agree. Green side chipping or bad lie swings are an exception.","date":"2023-07-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14s7viw/10_ways_to_play_faster_without_playing_better/","author":"u/Joebuddy117","rating":null,"text":"If you’re in a foursome with two carts, you don’t have to sit there in your cart waiting for the other people to hit their shot. Grab your clubs and start walking to your ball. Be ready to hit as soon as the other guys finish. Stop holding each others dick.","date":"2023-07-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/14s7viw/10_ways_to_play_faster_without_playing_better/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"Don’t forget putting the cart or your bag between the green and the next tee. I usually walk with a push cart and always have my exit strategy in mind to clear the green as quickly as possible and with as little wasted movement as possible.","date":"2023-07-06","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mc9x48/craziest_thing_youve_seen_on_a_golf_course/","author":"u/Rare4orm","rating":null,"text":"Hot Air Balloon flying right over my head before it crashed on the 18th par-5 fairway.","date":"2025-07-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mc9x48/craziest_thing_youve_seen_on_a_golf_course/","author":"u/Leraldoe","rating":null,"text":"\nI played in a junior league in the early 90s. There was 100 yard par three with about a 40 foot drop, with heavy woods on both sides. Kid in our group hit a piss missile skull about 40 yards left directly into the woods. Hit a tree super solid, bounced out of the woods and ended up with a HIO.","date":"2025-07-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nvvr4h/finally_upgraded_my_driver_heres_a_real_account/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"290…rookie numbers man. You’re on Reddit. Start speed training ASAP and bump that up to 310 minimum, and then maybe you won’t get roasted on here for those bunts off the tee. C’mon man, have some pride. \n\nJokes aside 260/280 20 years ago wasn’t that far off from tour average.","date":"2025-10-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mc9x48/craziest_thing_youve_seen_on_a_golf_course/","author":"u/SamIamGreenEggsNoHam","rating":null,"text":"I've got two animal-related stories\n\nPlaying for cash, friend had an approach to 18 that dropped our jaws. Perfect bounce and check like 3 feet from the hole, pretty much clinched it. As we were walking up to the green he said \"dude, I bet that hawk in that tree right there is about to grab my ball\". It was like he commanded it. The hawk immediately swooped down, grabbed the ball, and dropped it in the water hazard.\n\nPlaying a 155 yd par 3 with a full pond behind the green. Buddy sends one and it's obviously going to be wet. Like, it's heading dead center of the pond. A fucking turtle was swimming across the water, the ball pings off it's shell, and lands 15 feet from the hole.","date":"2025-07-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mc9x48/craziest_thing_youve_seen_on_a_golf_course/","author":"u/jbd3103","rating":null,"text":"saw two big fat naked bikers having sex off 17 once","date":"2025-07-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mc9x48/craziest_thing_youve_seen_on_a_golf_course/","author":"u/Schreck2","rating":null,"text":"I see a scuffle a few holes back and just hear “Bang! Bang! Bang!”","date":"2025-07-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mc9x48/craziest_thing_youve_seen_on_a_golf_course/","author":"u/ClevelandClutch1970","rating":null,"text":"Got invited to one of those private outings where strippers are on every tee box and driving around in carts performing various…ahem…acts for charity.","date":"2025-07-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mc9x48/craziest_thing_youve_seen_on_a_golf_course/","author":"u/bdreamer642","rating":null,"text":"I saw a bird of prey swoop down and grab a running rabbit. Took it up in a tree and killed it while the rabbit screamed the entire way. Was horrifying lol","date":"2025-07-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mc9x48/craziest_thing_youve_seen_on_a_golf_course/","author":"u/SirJibbsAlot","rating":null,"text":"a captain always goes down with his ship! even if its down into the bunker on hole 15 LOL","date":"2025-07-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1mc9x48/craziest_thing_youve_seen_on_a_golf_course/","author":"u/spookyghost__","rating":null,"text":"High school golf match years ago. I was in the first group and we had just finished up so we were all sitting on a hill above the last green watching the other groups play the last hole. Apparently a kid on my team in the group behind us had been arguing back and forth with a kid from the other team the entire match. The dispute was over a potentially raked putt on an earlier hole.\n\nThere was a lot of yapping but it escalated to the kid from the other team purposely raking his putt on the 18th green right in my teammates face. They both started throwing hands and the kid on my team grabbed the flag stick and chased the other kid around the green trying to stab him with it. Almost resulted in a benches clearing brawl.","date":"2025-07-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/i8bw1q/the_real_rules_of_golf/","author":"u/GoldenFrank","rating":null,"text":"Don't play with anyone who would question a seven?\n\nI once got questioned on a 12, immediately. He was right, but man get fucked.","date":"2020-08-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/i8bw1q/the_real_rules_of_golf/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":">Nothing straightens out a nasty slice quicker than a sharp dogleg to the right.\n\nOne of my good friends is a 20+ handicapper who eventually decided to stop trying to fix his slice off the tee and just to adjust for it. Once a round he hits a ball dead straight and ends up in the far rough of the neighboring hole, or a mile into the woods.\n\nEDIT: also \n\n>If you seem to be hitting your shots straight on the driving range, it's probably because you're not aiming at anything.\n\nis a stellar tip for practice masquerading as a joke.","date":"2020-08-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/i8bw1q/the_real_rules_of_golf/","author":"u/asianabsinthe","rating":null,"text":"*if you start golf at middle age, be prepared for insults from children and impatient Asian women","date":"2020-08-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/i8bw1q/the_real_rules_of_golf/","author":"u/Phynness","rating":null,"text":">A two-foot putt counts the same as a two-foot drive.\n\n*Strokes Gained has entered the chat.*","date":"2020-08-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/i8bw1q/the_real_rules_of_golf/","author":"u/__Sentient_Fedora__","rating":null,"text":"Three decent shots in a row is a hot streak. This guys talking about birdies.","date":"2020-08-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/i8bw1q/the_real_rules_of_golf/","author":"u/Byahhhhh","rating":null,"text":"> No one with funny head covers ever broke par (except for Tiger Woods).\n\nI shot my best round of -3 with my octopus head cover how *dare* you!","date":"2020-08-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/i8bw1q/the_real_rules_of_golf/","author":"u/SaidTheHypocrite","rating":null,"text":"Don't marry somebody you wouldn't want to golf with. \n\nFTFY.","date":"2020-08-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/i8bw1q/the_real_rules_of_golf/","author":"u/Shance_Chay","rating":null,"text":"My son is almost 5 years old and has loved golf since he could stand. We go to the driving range about once a week together and always finish with a closest to the pin contest around the chipping green. Loser has to buy ice cream. He wins 50% of the time.\n\nGlad someone finally wrote down all these golf truths. Cheers!","date":"2020-08-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/i8bw1q/the_real_rules_of_golf/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"Takes me about 9 holes to get warmed up, and by 13 I’m too tired to keep it together.","date":"2020-08-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/i8bw1q/the_real_rules_of_golf/","author":"u/BaumingLife","rating":null,"text":"Golfing since i was under the age of 6 and still can't break 90. Rules not clear.","date":"2020-08-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nhjwgz/reshaft_mid_irons_keep_shaft_on_short_irons/","author":"u/Few-Relationship9153","rating":null,"text":"Hi!\n\ntl:dr: Is it fine to reshaft only mid irons to stiffer and keep regular shafts on the short irons?\n\nmid/short being: mid 5-6 maybe 7, short 8-9, maybe 7. When I swing the 5 and 6 I feel that the club head lags behind and doesn't release back as I hit the ball all the time, leading the accuracy sprayed away from my body. Sometimes it does release earlier and my shot gets hooked. I don't have this issue with 7-p at all, they perform just fine.\n\n\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\n\nSo, my girlfriends family gave me as a present when I turned 30 to do the introduction-lessons for golf in middle of may. turns out I'm a lefty (im righthanded tho).\n\nI'm also gonna add to the equation that I am a floorball player. Unknown sport unless you live in northern europe but similar stickhandling to that of ice-hockey but with more wrists involved. So the whole body coordination and stick handling basics was already in place and even how to generate power and timing of body movements and swings was easily transferable.\n\nTwo weeks after the lesson, I started buying clubs 2nd hand. I did my research and ended up with this setup.\n\n    Callaway Rogue ST Max Driver Stiff\n    \n    Cleve","date":"2025-09-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nvvr4h/finally_upgraded_my_driver_heres_a_real_account/","author":"u/han-so-low","rating":null,"text":"I am 49 years old, played a lot of golf 20-25 years ago when the 975J was the new technology. I didn’t play for almost 20 years, recently picked it back up, and bought an old Titleist driver off eBay about a year ago. I figured if I could hit this thing pretty well 20 years ago, it should work fine for me now. I was getting about 260-280 out of the Titleist, but my consistency was sketchy, at best. I picked up a Ping G430 Max last week, played two rounds with it, and took it to the range once. It’s incredible how much more forgiving these new clubs are. I’m not much longer off the tee, probably average about 290, but holy shit does the ball fly straighter. I’ve never calculated a true handicap, but would guess I’m about an 18. I shot my best ever 41 playing nine holes this week, mostly because I hit more fairways and had more confidence off the tee. Anyway, just wanted to share my experience with some of you regular folks out there just trying to have a good time and shave a few strokes. ","date":"2025-10-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1l7af6x/broke_3_irons_in_3_weeks_whats_going_on/","author":"u/Chemical_Ad_8985","rating":null,"text":"So I’ve broken 3 irons in the past 3 weeks, and I have no idea why. I didn’t chunk the shots, I didn’t hit them off the hosel, and all 3 clubs broke in the exact same way and from the same spot — right at the hosel.\n\nI store my clubs indoors so I know temperature or weather exposure isn’t the issue. I’m hitting the ball cleanly and not swinging like a maniac.\n\nHas anyone else had this happen? Could it be a \nmanufacturing defect or a shaft mismatch? I’m genuinely confused and would appreciate any insight.\n\nI first broke my 6 iron and I placed the blame on me so I taped it up and used it as a practice shaft to swing in my room lol, but after my 5 and 7 broke the next golf round the same exact I knew it wasn’t me that was the issue!\n\nPs they’re new to me irons I bought them in September 2024 they were used but listed on golf global as “Very good” condition \n\nThanks in advance.","date":"2025-06-09","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1piep36/new_golf_driver_advice/","author":"u/Elegant-Respect4699","rating":null,"text":"Have been golfing for about 5 years now, and am getting pretty consistent with my shot shapes, numbers, etc…\n\nOne thing that has changed however, is my swing speed. I used to swing relatively slow (would pause at the top), but as of last month my swing & ball speed have increased immensely; 98 - 118 mph.\n\nDue to this, I feel like I get more distance out of all my clubs: woods, hybrids, & irons / wedges — JPX925s (i.e., have grown into them), but for some reason, my Sim 2 Max Driver; 10.5 (w/ Mitsubishi Kuro Kage Soft Black Shaft) has barely changed.\n\nLooking at my numbers, is this normal? Do I need an X-Stiff shaft? New driver even perhaps? Please help me understand what is going on here. Thanks guys!","date":"2025-12-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1q7f0xv/help_me_grow_the_game_in_my_community/","author":"u/Maleficent-Fun-1197","rating":null,"text":"I’m Emmanuel  from Zambia 🇿🇲  a part of a small and growing golf community, and we’re trying to make the sport more accessible for people who genuinely want to learn but don’t have the means to buy equipment.\nIf anyone has old, unused, or spare golf equipment lying around — clubs, bags, balls, gloves, shoes, or even training aids — we would be incredibly grateful to put them to good use. Everything would go directly to beginners and young players in the community who are eager to learn the game.\nCondition doesn’t have to be perfect; as long as it’s usable, it can make a real difference.\nIf you’re willing to donate or have questions, please feel free to comment or DM me. Even advice on where to look or who to reach out to would be appreciated.\nThank you for reading and for helping grow the game 🤍\n","date":"2026-01-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qucxu0/how_concerned_should_i_be/","author":"u/leodecaf","rating":null,"text":"Hello, I am pretty new to golf and I got a set of these Cleveland irons used, but the 7 iron didn’t have a shaft. I took it to a golf shop and got a new shaft installed, but after my most recent round I noticed that something seems to be off. The plastic sleeve seems to be coming off from the head. I’m just wondering if this is the plastic coming out or the actual head disconnecting from the shaft. Basically am I risking hitting a shot and having the head fly off. Any advice is appreciated! I’ve added a photo of another club for reference. ","date":"2026-02-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1n3zopm/do_you_have_a_goto_golfball/","author":"u/Rolex_Art","rating":null,"text":"As a new golfer my journey has been all over the map.\n\nThere was a period of time I was buying these $17 a dozen Accufli golf balls from Amazon and I have to say they were fine, they were okay, but I know that they were also a joke and in the grand scheme of things; maybe sort of like showing up to the track meet in Yeezys - like it looks good but this isn't for performance, baby.\n\nThe used ball sites are good. 48 balls for $15 or $20 or $70 - depends on the grade.\n\nNever refurbished. \n\nThe Srixon ones with 2 colors, buy 2 get one free.\n\nSoft ones.\n\nChrome ones.\n\nThe triple track to help you putt \n\nMark em up yourself to help you putt.\n\nTour speed.\n\nTour soft.\n\nGreg Mike.\n\nGoofy Magoo, name it. Tried em.\n\nPeople hate Maxfli but 3 piece AND skulls? Why not.\n\nAnd after 8 months of golfing I have found that on the days where the grass is long and the rough is high you want to use the worst balls you have.\n\nAnd when you play at the good country clubs with wider fairways and little to no rough you break out the expensive ones.\n\nOf course this is Golf and there is no formula. I remember finding a scratched Wilson Staff golf ball and hitting it over the water and making such a amazing sho","date":"2025-08-30","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1mhjjjk/trouble_hitting_your_3w_heres_an_equipment/","author":"u/scPhantom7","rating":null,"text":"Disclaimer, I still always recommend getting a proper fitting with a master club-fitter if you have the opportunity, as a fitting can be a game changer in and of itself, but here's one equipment change that could really help your game and may be instrumental in helping you to break 90.\n\nWhile some golfers, particularly some of the better ball strikers, hit their 3 wood with ease and confidence, a lot of golfers dread pulling the 3 wood out of the bag for fear of topping or chunking their second shot from the fairway or the second cut.\n\nFor a long time, I was one of those golfers who spent hours hitting my 3 wood off the deck at the driving range, attempting to dial in one of the more difficult clubs to hit pure.\n\nAdmittedly, I used to use every excuse in the book to not hit my 3 wood, but still carried one \"just in case\".\n\nMy game has taken quite the turn in recent years, and one of the biggest helpers for my game was the addition of a 5 wood, which most experienced golfers will tell you is much easier to hit than a 3 wood -- because it is.\n\nIf you have had issues with your 3 wood and find yourself plateauing around 100 or 90, this is one tip that may help you exponentially. It did","date":"2025-08-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1r5cg3z/is_it_worth_skipping_the_game_improvement_club/","author":"u/sfuarf11","rating":null,"text":"I’m considering buying my second set of clubs. In the past I had the Taylor Made Sim 2 Max, these were great, but I didn’t spend too time working on improving my swing. Since moving abroad, I’ve been using the lease clubs from my local club, Wilson Pro Staff SGI, and I’ve spent the last 6 months improving my swing.\n\nI have good speed and distance with a reasonable consistency, the image was from my last range session. There were a couple of shanks in there, but the top tracer didn’t pick them up.\n\nMy question is, is it worth going for some more game improvement irons, I was specifically thinking the JPX Hot Metals. Or would it be worth jumping straight to the intermediate level with some JPX forged or perhaps Cobra Forged Tec?\n\nMy thoughts are, no matter how good the game improvement irons are, they will not save a full shank or fat shot. But I could grow into the forged irons, and I really don’t need help getting distance with my current swing and speed.\n\nI would appreciate any input, club suggestions etc.\n\nThanks!! ","date":"2026-02-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lop6r5/completed_my_new_second_set/","author":"u/mineral_water_69","rating":null,"text":"I joined a private club back in May and wanted to build a second set I could just leave there as my car is only 2 seats and no trunk space. I could’ve done a whole bag fitting and be done with it but decided to take my time as buying golf gear is always fun. I’m a 15 handicap but I’ve started to take lessons twice a month to help me improve.\n\nFor the irons I did 2 fittings (one at a Srixon and one at a Golf Galaxy). I’ve dealt with recurring golfers elbow and a TFCC injury so everything needs to be graphite even though I’m in my 30s. I pretty much tested every players distance iron and game improvement iron. There are a lot of awesome options out there but it came down to me between the P790 and the Zxi5. Getting a tighter dispersion was a higher priority more than distance and general forgiveness so the Zxi5 ultimately won out for me. While the bad shots felt better and the good shots went longer with the P790, I think the Zxi5 will make me a better player. The dispersion was great and the good shots felt better with the Zxi5. I got them with the UST Recoil Dart 65g shafts. I also got the ZxiU 4 utility iron as I loved the feel to it and my club can get extremely windy. \n\nThe Clev","date":"2025-07-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lu050d/got_fitted_for_new_irons_buyers_remorse/","author":"u/OldScholar5228","rating":null,"text":"I went into a big name brand golf store with a morning appointment to get fitted. Spent the first few minutes hitting my current 7 iron then proceeded to try P770s, T150s, Ping Blueprint S and Mizuno JPX forged. The P770s had the best results in terms of tight dispersion high spin and consistent strikes. The fitter seemed a tad inexperienced and the hour flew by and he then had an appointment right after. Based on the fitting results he put together a custom build order of P790 4-6 Iron and P770 7-PW. 1 inch extend, 2 degrees upright. The problem with all of this is because they are a custom combo order there is no returns allowed or exchanges and do not apply for the 90 day play guarantee. I am not satisfied with the clubs after a few rounds and deeply regret not spending more time trying the Srixons and Mizunos. I am a 6.5 handicap and feel like I am capable of playing better clubs with consistent trajectory and distance. I have no idea how to proceed now that I have a brand new set of P790/P770 that are not returnable. Do I go get refit somewhere else and buy one club at a time of a new set? Attempt to sell the set I just got? I could really use some guidance. ","date":"2025-07-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lzoj3w/golf_prn_iykyk/","author":"u/Timely-Librarian-772","rating":null,"text":"I work at a golf store and had the pleasure of re-gripping these beautiful clubs. What we’ve got here is a Vokey SM10 62 degree wedge with a bounce of 8 and an M grind\nThen another Vokey - this time a 56 degree wedge with a bounce of 10 and an S grind\n\nThe we’ve got Callaway Elyte X irons - G to 8\n\nLastly, the driver and woods- we’ve got an abundance of different lofted options here\nTitleist GT 9, 7, 5, 3 woods \nTitleist GT 4 Rescue\n\nOverall, a super solid and top tier set of brand new clubs!\nI arranged them to do them justice haha\n","date":"2025-07-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1p7dntz/whats_on_your_black_friday_golf_gear_wishlist/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":"Black Friday is almost here, and I’m curious what everyone in the community is eyeing this year. Whether it’s clubs, balls, bags, tech, training aids, or anything else, drop your wishlist in the comments.\n\nTell us what you’re planning to buy, and we’ll pull together the best Black Friday deals for the items people request.\n\n[Sign up to get the best deals from your wishlist sent straight to your inbox](https://golfdeals.online/get-daily-golf-deals-directly-to-your-inbox/)","date":"2025-11-26","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1n9kism/thought_i_got_a_great_deal_on_these_pxg_irons/","author":"u/datmichaeljacksonbad","rating":null,"text":"Just getting back into golf after almost 10 years so decided to buy a nice forgiving set of used clubs. Snagged these 5i-PW+GW PXG 3011 XP Gen 5’s for $350 local on marketplace. Thought it was too good to pass up. Then ordered a used Rogue ST Max D driver, 5 wood, and Rogue ST Max OS 4 Hybrid and sand wedge from CPO. \n\nMy problem previously was slicing. Lessons next! Think this will be a good “beginner” setup? I hit a few nice 150+yd shots with the 5i yesterday but didn’t get the Callaway clubs yet. ","date":"2025-09-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1p0v8zw/hybrids_love_or_hate/","author":"u/Rolex_Art","rating":null,"text":"I'm a new golfer, still under a year.\n\nWhen I bought my set up, I literally walked in and said I need a set of clubs for business and got my gear. \n\nDriver, 4/5 hybrid and standard irons.\n\nIn my journey I started adding clubs. Woods, hybrids. Easier to launch, easier to hit.\n\nRipped out the 4/5. Took away the 5-9 irons.\n\nLeaned in on hybrids & woods.\n\nSome folks hate em. I don't know why. \n\nTonight I went out to walk the course and carried ONLY 6 clubs. 3,5,7,9 hybrid with a pw and putter.\n\nSounds crazy but i can make every shot with those 5 clubs.\n\nI lose maybe 20 - 40 yards AT MOST w the 3 hybrid in lieu of the driver.\n\nI'm sure there are some lies I'd wish I had a 60 degree but the pw does a great job.\n\nSometimes i mess around. Played a par 5 and said I'd hit each club in order as I went down the Fairway. \n\nChipping up on the green w a 9 hybrid wasn't scary. I've practiced it believe it or not lol.\n\nAnyone else love hybrids?\n\nMy 3 & 5 are stiff shaft - cranking it off tee boxes on long par 4's & 5's.\n\nMy 7 & 9 senior flex for smooth approach shots   and short par 3's (<150 yards) off the tee.","date":"2025-11-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1jupz5h/when_should_i_buy_new_clubs/","author":"u/Unusual-Willow-2421","rating":null,"text":"Hey,\nI started playing golf about 4/5 months ago with my grandfather’s Slazengers Sequents (about fourty years old). I didn’t want to buy new clubs before I have a ‘decent’ swing, but at what point should I start looking at new clubs? (Currently hit my 7 iron around 150 yards)","date":"2025-04-08","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qdnou5/am_i_good_enough_for_cavity_backs_mizuno_jpx_923/","author":"u/LandscapeOdd2231","rating":null,"text":"I have been hitting Cavity back irons in the simulator for awhile. I am thinking of what numbers should I see that I could say that they are right clubs for me?\n\nNormally I have been playing for JPX Forged or Takomo 101Ts (hollow body). My hcp is about 13. It was 12,5 at the summer but went up a little bit. My driver swing speed is 105 mph and 7 iron is little below 90. \n\nHere are few picture of ok shots and some thin shot from those cavity back irons which I tested.\n\nI also want to hear your thought about those irons. I have got better feeling from Takomo irons but they are quite close. Takomo got 120g KBS tour stiff shafts and Tours have Nippon Modus3 115 stiffs.\n\nWhich one do you like and do you think that I could play CBs? ","date":"2026-01-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1md7ds0/rate_it_roast_it_guess_the_hcp_have_fun_with_it/","author":"u/scPhantom7","rating":null,"text":"I've been golfing on and off for 20 years, but over these last 7 or 8 years, I've taken a huge step forward with my game.\n\nAfter a lot of tinkering over the last couple of years, the bag finally feels complete. Rate it or roast it. Have fun with it. What do you like about it? What do you hate about it?\n\nI love the sport, and I love how much club technology has improved over the better part of the last decade. Let's hear your thoughts on this bag and feel free to share your bag and a breakdown of what's in it!\n\nMy bag:\nCobra DS Adapt Max-K, Cobra LTDx 3W, Cobra Darkspeed X 5W, Srixon ZX7 MK II Irons 4-PW, Titleist Vokey Wedges (52°, 56°, 60°), Scotty Cameron Phantom 7.2","date":"2025-07-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1pjavmb/witb_12_hcp_avg_yardages/","author":"u/South_Locksmith_9217","rating":null,"text":"Got into golf this summer. Hit my first ball July 2025 lol, Been super passionate about it since and even got a sim setup for the winter.\n\nI've been practicing my swing for months and now that I feel I'm pretty dialed and comfortable, I got into some fine tuning with lead tape and adjusting the weights on my driver and really looking at the meticulous little things. I lowered the driver to 9.5° and added a bit of fade to my shot and I found it went a little bit further and better shot shape\n\nI hit probably 100 balls with each club to see if I need any change and I found I needed some weight shifting on my 5i and 8i. I applied some lead tape to lower the CG and help me get the ball off the ground which I feel helped a lot. I also applied lead tape to my 54° to help get that higher shot shape which really helped me. I tried with my 58° and I was getting too much bounce so I left it without lead tape. \n\nAnother thing I'd love to learn more on is shafts. I have the AMT tour white s300 shafts with golf pride plus 4 grips. I read online that those lower ball flight and lower spin which in turn gives great control and I can feel it. \n\nI use a garmin r10 and find that my driver distances d","date":"2025-12-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qzuypm/golf_grips_new_player/","author":"u/Ok-Musician-","rating":null,"text":"Hey yall, I’m just a few weeks getting into golfing, got myself a very cheap set of clubs to start learning with (shot 107 on 18 with them, not great but my goal was under 110 so we take wins where we can) I’m looking to get new grips as the ones on my irons specifically are disintegrating in my hands. I don’t wanna fork up the money for Golf Pride grips as, hopefully, within the next year or so I’ll be getting new clubs once my skill is up. \n\nTL;DR, Looking for grips that are budget friendly but will still feel good. ","date":"2026-02-09","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1o77pis/friends_are_dubious_of_my_new_clubs/","author":"u/SaltyMathematician61","rating":null,"text":"So to paint the picture here are a few facts.\n\nPlaying Golf: 3 months\nHandicap: 46\nIm getting lessons from a PGA pro monthly or bi-weekly.\nClubs upgrade: Driver, 3 wood and wedges 48°, 52°, 58°\n\nI was gifted some 2nd hand clubs to start, I also purchased some 2nd hand irons. this is how my bag looked pre-upgrade.\n\nDriver: Callaway Rogue\n3h: Callaway epic\n6-Pw: Taylormade M6\nWedges: Callaways (unsure on model) 54° and 58°\nPutter: Taylormade Spider GTX CS\n\nSo I won a set of Titliest T350 irons on Caddycomps but with no fitting, after hitting them I hated them and decided I would trade them in and get a driver fitting as this is the club I hated the most in my bag. I also thought about the need for a wood to bridge the yardage gap between my driver and 3h so went for a 3 wood also. Treating myself even more I upgraded my wedges as well to fill the gap between my PW(43.5°) and my next wedge (54°). \n\nLike I have already stated I'm very new to golf so I dont really have a clue how all of the models and brands fair against each other so I went into the fitting just hitting the ball the way I know how and not specifing what brand or model I wanted. The Pro came out with the Callaway Elyte ","date":"2025-10-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1mky6a5/did_i_make_a_mistake_buying_new_irons/","author":"u/Blurple11","rating":null,"text":"I recently played a round of golf so well that I decided it's finally time for me to upgrade. Ive been using 25yr old Callaway Steelhead X-14 irons. They got me to a 13 handicap, and the round that made me decide I'm worthy of new clubs I shot a 78 with a quad bogey blow up hole. \nI have a very slow swing speed. 70mph club head speed and 100mph ball speed with my 7 iron, 85mph club head speed with driver. I went for an iron fitting and was hitting 7 iron all day to compare various brands. My typical launch angle and carry for my Callaways was 15 degrees and 130yds. I hit a variety of brands, and the one the club fitter settled on were Taylormade Sim 2 Max irons. Every single iron I hit had a slightly longer carry but a lower launch angle, which makes sense because I know newer irons have lower lofts, but that doesn't help me when I carry to the green and the roll out to the back edge. Smash Factor 1.4-1.47. Since buying a set of the Taylormades I've been to the range and played 1 round with the new clubs. I'm worried because my launch angle is noticeably lower. This means that even when I'm hitting greens, I get more rollout than I did with my older clubs, due to the lower loft ang","date":"2025-08-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1r4sb1c/apex_21_4h/","author":"u/Vast-Replacement-383","rating":null,"text":"Hey, yall, im looking for a hybrid. My swing speed for 7 iron is 89-92  club head 180 carry. I'm looking at the apex 21 4h. Is it a good hybrid? Anyone have thoughts on it. Im around a 14 hc and starting to do tournaments for my hs team. Wanting something that fits the gap for 4 iron and driver 4 iron i suck with besides the tee.  Is 75g stiff a good shaft for me? I know the only way is to try it, but I can't find a similar shaft to try at Golf Galaxy ","date":"2026-02-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1msi6kk/ping_g430_with_stiff_flex_shafts/","author":"u/Substantial-Ad1507","rating":null,"text":"I started playing golf a week ago and by buddy is selling his Ping G430s to me. I researched online and sit said that they are forgiving clubs, but my issue is that it has stiff shafts. My swing speed is still slow, so I was wondering how much would it affect my shot if it has stiff flex shafts.","date":"2025-08-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1o3547k/20_handicappers_experience_playing_blades/","author":"u/prisonmike1232","rating":null,"text":"\nGot hooked on golf a few months ago, spent a bunch of time on the range working on my swing. I was playing my dad’s old Pinemeadow Excels this whole time (the most forgiving/game improvement iron ever. Absolute shovels. Also I realize they’re so cheap that maybe anything would feel better). I decided it’s time to get some better irons, and did a bunch of research. All over the place I was reading that blades are only for sub 10 HC, only for pros, only for really good ball strikers who hit the center of the face every time, if some pros use CB’s why do you need blades you idiot, etc. Felt like almost the whole internet told me I’d be an idiot to get anything that isn’t designed for lots of forgiveness. \n\nNonetheless, I decided to just send it and get some blades. Ended up with a used 2018 Cobra King MB/CB set (5 and 6i are CB, 7-pw MB) for under $500. Max Homa plays the newer model (not flexing, I suck, just saying it so we know that these are “dEsiGnED oNLy fOr tHe bEsT gOLFeRs”. I was mentally prepared to struggle a lot, lose distance, get punished way harder on mis-hits, etc. Just went for it because I want to get better. And I’m a sucker for aesthetics. \n\nLong story short, I lo","date":"2025-10-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1myaqkv/should_i_be_getting_new_clubs/","author":"u/SirKnights","rating":null,"text":"Kia ora, I’m an absolute beginner — I’ve played about 5 rounds so far and my best is 28 over on 9 holes (not counting OB penalties and giving myself a free re-hit when I scuffed a shot, which I know isn’t exactly proper golf).\n\nI picked up some second-hand clubs off TradeMe for about $60 NZD ($35 USD), so I’m not expecting them to be amazing. I’m a uni student, so, realistically, I can’t spend more than about $500 NZD ($290 USD) on a set, and even that would be a stretch.\n\nI’ve tried rental/ex-demo clubs from my home course a couple of times and seemed to do a lot better with them (though I didn’t keep scores). I’ve also got a lesson booked with a PGA trainee coach to learn how to actually swing, pick clubs, etc.\n\nMy question is: are my current clubs likely holding me back and making it harder to learn, or should I just keep practicing and accept I’ll be pretty bad for a while?\n\nAlso if there are any Kiwis on here, any recommendations for good places to find decent second-hand clubs for a reasonable price in NZ?\n\nAny advice appreciated. Pics of my clubs attached, best I can work out the clubs are: Slazenger Skins woods (1½, 3, and 5), Tour model 4i, Spalding Executive MV2 5i, MacGr","date":"2025-08-23","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1pig754/how_many_folks_actually_buy_new_irons_because/","author":"u/RoyalRenn","rating":null,"text":"Every fitter I’ve worked with fits by predictability and ideal window of spin+descent rate. Control is very important. It’s always measured within a window. The best setup is the correct spin and descent rate for the club with the least variance. If anything, the fitter doesn’t want to see a few long bombs that increased variability. You want a slight miss to go 5 yards shorter and a flush to go 5 yards longer. Not 15. Five is on the green, 15 longer may be in the hazard behind the green.\n\nYet clubs are marketed as “longer”, as if someone who hits a players 7-iron 178 should suddenly buy this new wonder seven iron because it goes 200. But that’s not how golf’s played. people who play a decent amount understand that hitting a number with a club is what’s important, not the number on the club’s sole. The only club where distance is ideally maximized is driver. \n\nThat’s not how golf is played and I’m pretty sure most people understand that; at least those that play frequently. That’s not how they’re fitted either. Yet that’s how their marketed. So is marketing winning out over the best fit and type of club? Or are these types of clubs only being bought by people who don’t play much an","date":"2025-12-09","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qrygpz/callaway_edge_set_help/","author":"u/yung_Rippa","rating":null,"text":"If you have/had the callaway edge set please help me with the situation I’m in.\n\n\\*sorry for the length, couldn’t shorten it\\*\n\nContext: I got into golf this last summer and I wanted a set, so I researched through many sets and ended up on the callaway edge set from Costco, it was labeled as a beginner friendly set that wouldn’t be to expensive and would help you improve, I asked for it for Christmas and got it and everything was going great, until.\n\nOn 18th of December I got a crack on the crown on the driver and with costcos return policy I thought well it’s fine I’ll return it and replace the set, got it 2 days later working great.\n\nPresent: Went to the driving range today to test out my new wedge and get into the replacement set, I go through all my clubs as usual and then get to my driver, I’m not the best at the game but decent, my driver recently hasn’t been the best club for me as I was focusing on my irons and such, so I’m not going full power swings to focus on rhythm over power.\n\nI finally get to my driver take one swing and another then I check the face to see the impact then it’s the top toe on the edge and I feel a crack the size of a eyelash, I was like how is that e","date":"2026-01-31","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1ml2oxb/got_fitted_today_and_i_am_between_srixons_zxi5/","author":"u/Estiui","rating":null,"text":"That's it, what do you prefer and why? They're more or less the same price for me.\n\nAlso, I did a quick try on drivers (my worst club in my bag probably, big slicer) and by fitting the irons I've been told that my natural shape is a slight fade, but a huge spin on my drivers (up to more than 4000rpm) turns my tee shots into big slices. Also it seems I'm playing regular shafts when I should be playing stiff. Would I benefit from switching my driver to a Low Spin model, despite they're made for higher speed players?\n\nEdit: thank you everyone for your messages! I will get the Srixons, it was the one I was planning to get anyway and you guys seem to like them more! My golf teacher also tells great things about them :)","date":"2025-08-08","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1oclik3/the_thrift_store_haul_that_started_it_all/","author":"u/Traditional_Shoe4450","rating":null,"text":"On a random Thursday I had an urge to get into golf. Golf clubs seemed expensive on facebook marketplace so I checked my local goodwill and found this massive find.\n\nAt first I walked in only looking for a 7 iron to start but then as I was looking through the clubs, a random guy started eyeing the clubs and told me this was an awesome find and I should buy all of them. He picked out all the good clubs and I walked away with 3-PW Taylormade Tour preferred MCs and a 52 deg sm8 vokey wedge for $44.\n\nThis was my sign that I should start and since then I have built a bag by sniping deals on fb marketplace and OfferUp and I have recently completed my bag.\n\nNow time to use those savings on more lessons cause I am still terrible, but the occasional pure shot keeps me hooked.","date":"2025-10-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nbh1b9/should_i_upgrade/","author":"u/JayHeffer96","rating":null,"text":"Tried to get into golf around 10 years ago and never really got into it. I brought a taylormade r7 cgb max driver (think its a 2008 club) at the time and am now starting to get into golf 2nd time round, is it worth keeping this driver or upgrading to something newer with a bit more 'tech' and thats a bit more on the forgiving side? \n\nAlso any options of what to go for being an absolute beginner that slices most driver shots are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance ","date":"2025-09-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1ode3dg/srixon_zxi5_irons/","author":"u/johnabrown34","rating":null,"text":"I recently got fitted for irons and landed on the Zxi5’s. I’m trying my hardest to avoid spending $1399 USD for the 5-AW set so I’ve been looking on Ebay. A lot of the sets that are new/unused from high-rated sellers (99% + positive reviews) are anywhere from $200-400 cheaper than ordering from Srixon, Golf Galaxy, Carl’s Golfland, etc. I guess what I’m trying to ask is are these sets legit? I just don’t understand how they’re so much cheaper. Thanks for any feedback!\n\nUPDATE:\nOrdered the irons last week on Friday with 1/2” added, 1° upright, KBS tour stiff shafts, and midsize CP2 wraps. They were just delivered and came directly from Srixon. What a steal! 7 clubs for $1042 shipped and all","date":"2025-10-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1pfryx2/shaft_flex/","author":"u/3putt-king","rating":null,"text":"I'm in my mid 60s but in good physical shape. Went to R flex last year on my irons because I’m mid 60s! Friend of mine with exact same clubs(Pings) but a stiff shaft. I hit some shots with his and distance and trajectory were way better than my R flex. I guess I get the trajectory being better but would not have thought distance woulb be. About 5-7 yards longer","date":"2025-12-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qwlq6g/is_getting_my_clubs_fitted_going_to_help/","author":"u/lagerfeld151","rating":null,"text":"I’m newish to golf starting my 4th season this coming year and I’m wondering if getting my clubs fitted would help. When I bought them the set had standard sized grips and I went to mid sized. Also I’m a 15 handicap so I’m not sure getting fitted would help. \n\nMy clubs consist of \n\n4-6 iron 718 t-mb \n\n7-p 718 mb ","date":"2026-02-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nh4szp/driver_and_3_wood_recommendations/","author":"u/FF_SZ","rating":null,"text":"I just upgraded my irons for first time in 10 years to Srixon Zxi5 and 7, and now i want to upgrade my Driver and 3 wood but i dont want to pay 600$ for a new driver as i prioritized irons, so i wanted to know cheaper recommendations of good, new or used drivers and 3 woods, as im decently good at golf as a hdcp 8, but my knowledge of good clubs is basically none as i never changed the clubs i started playing with, i could spend between 500-600 for those 2 clubs, appreciate the help\n\nI hit my 3 wood between 240-250, if that could help to get some recommendations ","date":"2025-09-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qzh8sb/suggestions_for_irons/","author":"u/Far-Solution-6467","rating":null,"text":"Coming in here because I don’t know what to do. I have been playing the same irons since I started golfing in 2019, Cobra King F7 regular shafts, but feel as though I have grown out of them and need stiff. I am 29 y.o. and up to a 9 handicap as of November. I have a 7 iron club head speed between 95-98 and a technically sound swing (I don’t exaggerate over the top or inside). I just got fitted for the first time into TM Qi4D x-stiff driver and love it. I don’t play a crazy amount (around 20 rounds a year), so I don’t think I want to go get irons for $1200+. I looked a Takomos but there are so many mixed reviews there... I just need some help figuring out what my options are for irons. Thanks! ","date":"2026-02-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1pp7rlt/the_king_of_budget_clubs/","author":"u/FishermanGlum9034","rating":null,"text":"I’m cheap. I almost always get used irons, once I got fitted for TM Stealth irons (stiff shaft), still have them, but I hit the Takomo 101’s better. Usually get fitted for my drivers as I did with the Rogue. \n\nDriver: Callaway Rogue 10.5 (stiff shaft) set at neutral +1. Bought new when it was two seasons past. \nFW: 5W Izu Sword, reg flex (Japanese knock off, maybe) 8/10 times I can hit great. 7W Callaway Heaven wood, reg flex, been in the bag since early 2000’s, another club I have to work to hit bad. \nIrons: Takomo 101’s, 4-PW, KBS lite, reg flex. Bought used for $300, never used. The previous owner meant to get graphite with a senior flex. I hit the 4i reasonably well, but same distance as my 7W and not as consistent. \nWedges: Cleveland CBZ 52.12 GW, Stix 56 SW, Stix 60, I don’t know for what,  never used one, just came with the Stix wedge set, maybe I’ll learn a flop shot. The 52 sucked so I got the Cleveland with a $150 Golf Galaxy gift certificate. \nPutter: Wilson Infinite Buckingham, I’m a terrible putter, went from Odyssey blade to this, like night and day. I’m now an okay putter. \n\nBag: have a KVV stand bag off amazon, great bag for the money (that’s where the Stealths are ","date":"2025-12-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1m4q2vi/1230_tee_time/","author":"u/Rolex_Art","rating":null,"text":"I've had clubs for 10 years bc maybe a business round but never played until 2022 where I was in a scramble (for business).\n\nI don't play but had fun. Clubs went back in storage.\n\nLast year my in-laws moved down to South Florida in a golf heavy neighborhood and my son made the junior high team so I started practicing in January.\n\nHeavy practice for 6 months w youtube and chat gpt. Lots of range and a few holes here and there. Then some 9 hole rounds. Then some 18. Zero lessons until YESTERDAY.\n\nHow am i playing? Bogey golf. 1st ever 18? Shot 98. 2nd? 90.\n\nLast 2 9 hole rounds? 40 & 42.\n\nAlthough I'm 56 I'm fit and strong so I'm able to hit the ball well. Tbh right here, left there, but solid approach shots from 150 in so being wide left or right after the 2nd shot hasnt hurt much but obviously will improve. \n\nAnyway... added a sklz grip trainer on Tuesday and this morning one of those lock your elbow straight chicken wing killer elbow braces showed up.\n\nIm really planning on playing the best golf today. Im really ready and focused.\n\n*gfore shirt, lululemon shorts, Nike nrg cleats, web belt from Amazon. Rolex on rubber b strap.","date":"2025-07-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1q1i54k/tinkering_with_my_bag_setup_for_2026/","author":"u/Moist_Velvet913","rating":null,"text":"Hey guys, I’m looking for some feedback on my bag setup. I finished 2025 as a 12.7 my top 5 rounds this year were 79, 82 (+10), 82 (+11), and two 83’s.\nMy best rounds came when I played conservatively and relied on my solid iron play and putting. According to 18 birdies I am a scratch putter averaging 1.7 putts per round and I’ve had two sub-30 putt rounds.\nHere’s my current bag setup (15 clubs).\n1. Driver 9 degree\n2. 5 wood set to 17 degrees.\n3. 4hybrid 21 degrees \n4. 4i\n5. 5i\n6. 6i\n7. 7i\n8. 8i\n9. 9i\n10. PW\n11. 48deg wedge\n12. 52deg wedge\n13. 56deg wedge\n14. 60deg wedge\n15. Putter\n\nI’m considering leaning into my strengths on the top end of the bag, my 5w is my go-to fallback tee club. I get about 215 carry out of it and 230 total. I rarely hit my 4hy or my 4i (except into wind) so I’m thinking I’ll replace my one of them with a 7 wood. And drop my wedges down to 58, 54, and 50 and eliminate my 48 degree to give myself less options and encourage creativity. I find my best wedge shots come when I act more “athletic” and don’t think too much. So reducing the loft should ideally make the wedges easier to work with and free me up a spot in the bag so I can be at that 14 club max for w","date":"2026-01-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q2m740/tips_for_squaring_club_face_in_downswing_17/","author":"u/whalemaster22444","rating":null,"text":"This offseason I’ve been working to stop casting and create some lag, but I’ve been having issues with an open club face. A little hard to tell in the video but this shot basically went straight right. Any tips for squaring the club face while still maintaining lag? ","date":"2026-01-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1r6h7ou/want_to_treat_myself_to_some_2nd_hand_clubs/","author":"u/Rhostigma","rating":null,"text":"Currently running a set of hand-me-downs WS Fat Shafts with R flex, and to be honest I don't believe I'm at a level where an upgrade is needed. It's been a tough 2025 and beginning of 2026, so I really want to do some retail therapy because I'm really enjoying golf. \n\nBeen keen on getting some Mizuno's, and I saw on local marketplace that there's a few options for about 400$. JPX 921 Forged R flex, JPX 923 Tour S flex, and MP245 Modus 120 S flex.\n\nJPXs are 400$ while the MP245s are about 30-40$ more.  I want to get some modern irons, but I can't decide on the options here. I think my club speed is around 75-80mph last I checked one month ago at a sim. I hit the 8iron around 150-160yards with around 4.5-5k spin. \n\nI've tried some other sets my dad had kept in the storeroom which were the Callaway X20's with 85g R flex but it felt so chunky and sluggish. It didn't feel nice to hit at all. Then tried some Ping Zings and they were pretty nice, but it's missing the 7 and 8 iron of all things. So ended up with the Fat Shafts.\n\nLeaning towards the 245's because they're newer and not that much diff in price. But the S flex is making me paranoid. I think 921 forged is the better choice for ","date":"2026-02-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qd4xhr/looking_for_advice_on_which_clubs_i_should_buy/","author":"u/Witty-Row6424","rating":null,"text":"Hi guys,\n\nI am a 15ish handicap golfer that has ben playing for about 3 years. This upcoming season will be my 4th golf season. I have taken a couple golf lessons which helped me come down to the mid 80s from an average score of over 100. I have shot under 80 before and have shot 85 or below many times. I now believe the main thing holding me back is my ions. I still have the set I bought when I first got into the sport. I was in college and broke, so I went with the cheapest set of irons I could find ($100 total on ebay for a 4-9 iron, p, g, and s wedge). The exact set is called CER 851UM. Don't know what year but they are definitely OLD. I have never seen another set of these clubs even existing and am pretty sure they would get thrown in the trash by most golfers. But then again I am not sure so that is why I am here. Should I be looking for new clubs or are these good enough? If so, what should I be looking at? I like my driver, 3w, and putter. Looking for a set of irons and wedges and I could also use a new 5 hybrid as my current one was $35 on ebay. Budget would be $750 max but I do not think I will need a set that expensive. Any help is appreciated thank you!","date":"2026-01-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qvqg5n/shout_out_to_shapland_golf_bags/","author":"u/RiverHopper77","rating":null,"text":"I know there is a lot of opinions and recommendations on here for various golf bags. Seems everyone, including me, has an affinity toward a particular brand or style, and that’s great! However, I have been victim to certain brands falling short in one department time and time again…customer support/service. I can’t begin to tell you how many products I’ve steered away from simply because of how they run their service departments and treat their customers. And conversely, how many products I’ve gravitated towards, some that may not have been the “best”, simply because I knew the company would stand by what they produced and would do everything in their power to ensure I was happy. It’s how brand loyalty works. It’s how companies stand the test of time.\n\nShapland Bags is one of those companies. I will always be a customer, regardless of what new flashy products may come out in the future. WHY?\n\nI had an issue with the dividers yesterday. I noticed my clubs had some resistance when placing them back in the bag or pulling them out. I got home and inspected the issue a little closer and found that the interior sleeve was ripped. (This was likely due to me having a tantrum on the course ","date":"2026-02-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1olswrt/having_a_hard_time_figuring_out_how_to_upgrade_my/","author":"u/Boucher2114","rating":null,"text":"I’ve just gotten back in the game this year after a long time off. Having a blast so far, mostly flirting with 100, occasionally dropping into the low 90s, so lots of work still to do. \n\nHere’s the thing: I upgraded my driver/woods/hybrids (to Nike VR-S) around a decade ago (I cannot believe how much cheaper it was back then) but my irons are (wait for it)… a set of 1974 Lynx CR blades that I inherited from my father. \n\nBelieve it or not, I actually like them, but it feels like I’m leaving a lot of… something on the table. I often find myself coming up short on a lot of shots, and the 3/4/5 irons are challenging to hit well, to the point that I’ve stopped carrying them. \n\nAnyways, it seems quite reasonable to upgrade, but to what? Virtually anything available seems to provide an advantage over clubs that were already 30ish years old by the time I ever started playing. \n\nI cannot justify buying new, especially when lessons would make more of a difference, so I’m looking at used options, and here are two that have caught my eye so far:\n\nOption #1 Taylormade R11 (2011) ~$375\n\nOption #2 Callaway Rogue X (2018) ~$500\n\nOption #3 Be patient and wait for something else (my golf season is o","date":"2025-11-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qdtxuf/callaway_golf/","author":"u/bogeyz65","rating":null,"text":"For the first time since I bought a used Callaway Big Bertha in 1997 (maybe ‘98), I only have  one Callaway club in my bag. It is an Apex hybrid. \nCallaway has always been my go to brand and I was brand loyal. I had shirts, hats, even shoes. I have had a whole bag of clubs since 2000. Woods, irons, wedges, balls, putter, (upgrading when new tech came out), hell, even my golf bag was a Callaway branded bag. In this time period my handicap fluctuated from -0- to 7.1 with it being 3.4 now. \n\nWedges and ball went first, moved to vokey then PXG forged, then prov1 to the Bridgestone rx. \nNext I switched the irons, also to PXG. \nThen changed the putter from a two ball to a TaylorMade. \nAfter the irons and putter, the driver was replaced with a Titleist. \nMy 5 wood was replaced with an Exotics 4 wood. \nNow I have replaced the 3wood with a TaylorMade. \nReplaced golf bag with a caddy daddy. \n\nAll of these changes were made through my own personal testing with nothing older than 2 yrs and I hate to say that Callaway just didn’t measure up for me. \n\n\n","date":"2026-01-15","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1q7cu98/new_club_help/","author":"u/NebulaFluffy8305","rating":null,"text":"I am a 27 handicapper (still new to golf) and I am looking to get either a 5 wood or a 7 wood. I use very forgiving irons and I love the forgiveness I get it especially for my golf game . I want a wood that can give me a bit of extra distance to my 5/6 irons (which I can get about 180-200 yards carry).\n\nI've looked into a few different options but seeing that a 7 wood (like the qi35) is easier to hit but I think a 5 wood could be a better all round club especially when i want to use it off the tee.\n\ncan someone help with any advice?","date":"2026-01-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ltuxd1/shot_an_84/","author":"u/Future-Command-9725","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been golfing for about a year and 4 months. I play often. Yesterday I shot my lowest score of 84 beating my previous record of 95 by 11 strokes. I went into the round planning on only hitting whatever club would put me 150-140 yards from the green off a tee shot. It worked like a charm obviously. Has anyone else tried this and how has it affected your score? ","date":"2025-07-07","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qhpfjw/new_driver_advice/","author":"u/Few_Hall_9977","rating":null,"text":"I just started playing golf last May, and like one would, bought a used full set of clubs to get started.\n\nThe set contained a TaylorMade R9 SuperTri driver, with AeroBurner 3 wood and 3 hybrid. I believe all of these models are 10-15 years old, and I’m thinking about replacing all of these with a new driver, 3 wood, and 7 wood.\n\nI understand it’s best to get fitted. But I am looking for newer equipment for the next 3-5 years until I finally decide to go all out and get fitted for the full bag. I believe that for a very new player, my driver is one of the best clubs in my bag (in terms of performance) for most of the rounds I play, but a much newer, more forgiving driver could really solidify this for me. My driver club head speed sits around 105-110 with room to grow, so I feel I’d be able to play anything with a stiff shaft. I’ve been eyeing a brand new Sim2 Max as I’ve heard great things and its price has come down quite a bit with all of the new releases since it came out. I’ve also heard some mixed reviews about the carbon faces of the newer drivers (qi10, 35, etc).\n\nAs for 3 wood, I’ve never really hit mine consistently well (obviously still learning the game). But a new one ","date":"2026-01-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1m3j4i2/borrowed_a_set_from_a_friend_and_cant_believe_the/","author":"u/Ziggity_Zac","rating":null,"text":"I usually play my Strata set I bought about a year ago, when I started golfing. 6i - PW (cavity back). Also, have the Lucky Golf GW, SW , and LW. I think my distances are respectable 7i 150y - 155y, 9i 135y. Gapping is good. \n\nToday I played with a Wilson Staff 7i - PW and a Callaway Mack Daddy SW. Holy smokes. Every club was 20 yards longer. I had no idea what to do with this set. It took me the whole round to even start to dial this in. From my standard 100 yard shot, I had to hit pitch shots with the SW and still went long. \n\nLuckily,  The set had the same Sim 2 Max driver as me, so no surprises off the tee. \n\nAnyone else experience anything like this?","date":"2025-07-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1m4s3wb/witb_time_to_retire_the_ap2s/","author":"u/EducationHot2235","rating":null,"text":"Qi10 core, 9.0° turned down to 7.75°, Stiff Flex Ventus Blue, TSR2 3 Wood 15.0°, Stiff Hzrdus Black, 718 Ap2 4-pw, AMT White s300 +0.75, MG3 50 and 54 SM10 58, DG s200s through all 3, Nike Method matter B2-05 long neck 35in. Golf pride mcc +4 midsize all through the bag and prov1x balls. The club in the third photo is the 7i and has some serious wear.\nI think its time to switch irons as mine are sadly getting completely worn out grips and all, Can anyone reccomend a 2025 Equivalent or a similiar players cavity, Thanks!","date":"2025-07-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1oumyqi/clubs_recommendations_for_35_handicap/","author":"u/p739288","rating":null,"text":"Been golfing for a little over a year and currently hover in the lower 30's for handicap. \n\nIs my bag hindering my handicap a lot and should I look towards swapping clubs, or just keep practicing with my current setup?\n\nAll clubs are Regular Flex, Standard Length with Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro Red AMC Graphite shafts\n\nDriver - TS2 - 10.5 Degree \n\n4 Hybrid - Titleist 818 H1 - 21 Degree\n\nIrons - 718 AP1's\n\nWedges - 43 & 48 from iron set, 54 & 58 Vokey SM6\n\nPutter - Odyssey Versa 7 DB","date":"2025-11-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1obx8ls/question_about_what_wedge_to_get/","author":"u/MediocreEverything","rating":null,"text":"Hi, pretty new to golf and recently bought some used clubs off of facebook marketplace.  The set I have has irons 4-P, but I feel like I could use something that's a little more lofty when getting close to the green.  At the moment I'd like to just get one more club to add to the bag and hopefully in the future have a couple more options for some of the closer shots.  What are your recommendations?\n\nThe current set I have are Callaway RAZR X irons.","date":"2025-10-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1oubmdh/tour_edge_driver/","author":"u/lifewoparole","rating":null,"text":"Went and tried out several drivers. Had been playing a Qi10 Max for a year or so. Started out good then began a wicked power fade. Could not straighten it out. Have lost about 100 lbs the last 18 months and my swing has improved an my hybrid and iron shots are money. Out of about 7 drivers, the Tour Edge was clearly the winner. Added 30 yards to my drive and have been hitting it straight the past several rounds. From one fairway a round to missing only a couple, and those were just off the fairway by a few feet at the most. Definitely keep an open mind when looking at clubs. Cheap isn’t always bad. I love going to the tee box and not wondering where it is going to go except that I might hit a draw on a dogleg right! 17 handicap for reference after about 50 rounds since spring. Started at a 24. ","date":"2025-11-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1kcbric/cannot_solve_my_3_wood/","author":"u/Miserable_Middle6175","rating":null,"text":"This might be as much of a rant as it is a question.  I’ve been golfing since last March.\n\nTook a couple beginner lessons and 3-4 since then every few months. Overall, I’m striking every club in the bag 5x more consistently than when I started.\n\nMy driver is good for 270-280 carry and is usually in play. 5 iron will go about 205-210 and my best club is my 3 hybrid. It flies super high and lands 225-230.  Love the hybrid.  It’s 19* and I have the hosel adjusted for it to play 20* w the face slightly closed.\n\nThere’s a par 5 on my main course that you cannot really hit driver unless you’ve got a tour grade draw that you can turn around a tree on the left.  So, it’s hybrid off the tee up to where it bends and then 250+ up to the green.\n\nThis really should be a 3 wood. My swing speed with all other clubs makes it seem like I could carry one around that distance without any difficulty but I can barely hit the thing at all.  At the range, I can bomb maybe 1 out of 5 but most of the time I hit it fat or catch it on the toe and spin it a mile left. On the actual course, I strike it terribly 90% of the time and end up in a bad spot or an ok spot that’s further off the green than a 7 iron wo","date":"2025-05-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1r01pyt/monday_golf_deals_02082026/","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\n~~$100~~ **$60 - [Srixon Z-Star Diamond Golf Balls](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-february-9-golf-gears/)**  \nTour ball deal for high spin around the green.\n\n~~$1300~~ **$800 - [Cobra Golf 2021 Men's King Mim Tour Iron Set](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-february-9-golf-gears/)**  \nHuge iron set deal for a premium feel and control.\n\n~~$380~~ **$330 - [Titleist GT2 15° 3 Wood Stiff](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-february-9-golf-gears/)**  \nStrong 3 wood deal for fast, stable launches.\n\n~~$230~~ **$124 - [Caddytek CaddyLite EZ V8 Push Cart](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-february-9-golf-gears/)**  \nPush cart deal for easy walking rounds.\n\n~~$89~~ **$53 - [Golf Net 10x7FT with Practice Mat](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-february-9-golf-gears/)**  \nSolid net deal for backyard practice.\n\n## Clubs\n\n~~$650~~ **$600 - [Callaway Quantum Max D Driver](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-february-9-golf-gears/)**  \nDriver deal for max help on off-cente","date":"2026-02-09","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nax8ks/2025_golf_bag_trends_of_the_year/","author":"u/CompetitiveArt7093","rating":null,"text":"This is mostly jokes, but now that the main golf season is coming to a close, I wanted to do an overview of equipment trends I see on tour, online, and in person. I included honorable mentions as well, I would love to hear everyone elses takes on the equipment trends from this year and predictions on what will stick in the future and what is a fad.\n\nDriver: Qi10 Core: The online discussion with drivers this year seems to be that the Qi10 is better than the current gen Qi35 because most of Taylormades top players didnt switch. Is that true, maybe, maybe not, but I feel like more people are coming to the realization that the USGA driver rules mean drivers are barely different year to year at this point.\n\nHonorable mention: GT3\n\nMini driver: The mini driver trend never made a ton of sense to me for higher handicap players, since better players tend to use it for specific shot shapes and have enough swing speed to have a distance difference compared to a normal driver. For higher index players, if you want to play one of these I would recommend playing one of these OR a normal driver since it ends up being redundant distance wise.\n\nWoods: 7 wood, 9 wood: The popularity of higher lofted","date":"2025-09-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1pwsmet/witb_2026_thoughts/","author":"u/South_Locksmith_9217","rating":null,"text":"I recently bought a few clubs and feel pretty complete with my bag. I spent a lot of time at the store sims hitting every club I could to see what would feel the best for me and I found  the club combos that work for me. \n\nOverall very very happy with my bag. To get all the imperfections out yes I know it's not a stand bag and it's a heavy cart bag. I am planning on buying a titilest players 4 bag or something.\n\nAlso yes I know I did something weird with the 4h 3i and 7w combo. I smack my driver 260 7w about 235 total 4h 220 and 3i about 210 which creates a great gap and shot selection even tho it's not ideal and the degree of the clubs are all similar. I did raise my 4h to 24.5° to get a softer landing which helped a lot for finding greens. \n\nWhy 3i you may ask, well I sold my old one cuz I hated the shaft and the P UDI was just underwhelming and hard elevate the shot. When I went to the golf stores and tried 3w and 5w and they didn't feel as strong or I could hit it as well/straight as my 7w and 4h. I was hitting about 240 with the 5w and it was going all the way left completely unplayable and it didn't feel right.  when I was hitting the 5w and 3w i kept hitting the ground or ju","date":"2025-12-27","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qngubq/what_to_do_for_2026/","author":"u/Patient_Lake_713","rating":null,"text":"Hi peeps. Looking for recommendations on what to do with the setup, noting I only have 13 clubs in the bag. \n\nFor context, I play off 6, been playing since I was a kid and now in my early 30s with a kid of my own, time to practise is at a premium. I have lessons on and off so looking what to spend money on this year - let’s say no more than £800.\n\nPutter - absolute wand, will be staying in the bag.\n\nWedges - all in good nick but plan to swap out the 52 degree for a 50 & 54 to bring me up to 14 clubs. I always worked on the premise of “get good with fewer wedges” but thinking I need more options to shoot lower. Wedge approach game is average but chipping around the green is good. \n\nIrons - been playing with AP2s with R flex for years, this year picked up some Ping iBlades (S flex) off a mate so not planning to spend £1k upwards on a set of irons. \n\nTop end - long game is generally good off the tee, less so off the deck. Callaway Apex 3 hybrid carries about 215 (4 iron is 200), Callaway Epic 3 wood 230 carry and Driver 265 (on a good day). Hit my driver well, but my course basically gives me 2 or 3 chances to hit it, it’s a tight course with narrow fairways and doglegs. Would I b","date":"2026-01-26","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1p91frg/iron_help/","author":"u/Hackattack760","rating":null,"text":"I am high handicapper (usually shoot mid 90's to low hundreds) and currently have a set of Mizuno JPX EZ irons with regular flex graphite shafts... I recently visited family in AZ and played with my father in-laws old Nike Vapor Speed irons with Stiff flex graphite shafts. This is the second time I have played with these clubs and every time I do I shoot really well (42 on the back 9)! I am in my late 40's, but still pretty athletic and have a club head swing speed of around 80mph with my 7 iron and always get a much tighter dispersion of shots with the Nike's. I am not Sure if it is the shaft or just the clubs, but with my Mizuno's my dispersion of misses is always much wider. My distances are about the same.. Needless to say I am looking at new irons and I am trying to decide if I should go graphite or steel, stiff flex, regular flex, etc.. and hoping some more experienced golfers may be able to advise?","date":"2025-11-28","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1py7sap/stiff_shafts/","author":"u/_Crtis_","rating":null,"text":"So I recently started golf around 5 months ago at the beginning of July. I've recently been getting to a place where I'm starting to like my swing and just curious on ways I can keep improving. \n\nI've been using both Gemini and gpt, for swing tips and advice for just my overall game. I gave it some of my stats from a top tracer session and it said my ball speed and estimated club speed might be too high for regular shafts.\n\nI was wondering on actual humans opinions on my speeds and if I should stay with reg shaft or upgrade.\n\nThe ai has suggested stiff as a minimum or maybe even x-stiff, but I'm un sure.\n\nIf you notice anything else about my stats and bunching let me know too please, as I'm always trying to improve","date":"2025-12-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1p7bh19/finding_the_right_ball_for_me_chatgpt/","author":"u/Rolex_Art","rating":null,"text":"I'm a new golfer and am just about a few weeks away from hitting my 1st year.\n\n  \nIt's been a hell of a journey - changing hands forward, back to neutral, to forward, to neutral. Changing hosels. Lofts. Working it out. Taking lessons. Practicing every day.\n\n  \nI started out playing what the cheapest balls I could find were - and that was Accufli - $18 a dozen and in cool colors. Then I learned you can't see them and I better switch.\n\n  \nI prefer colored balls and bought some of different brands but never settled on one. I probably have 100 \"soft feel\" balls between all the major brands.\n\n  \n[Lostgolfballs.com](http://Lostgolfballs.com) came in my feed and I became a customer - buying a box of 48 \"good\" Vice shag balls to practice 48 \"A grade\" Vice balls for my teenage son to play and \"pristine\" Titleist TruFeel balls x 48 in white and yellow for me.\n\n  \nI have a friend that knows I'm an enthusiast and gives me balls. I get my ProV1's and Prov1X's from him. I now know the difference between the two.\n\n  \nSo back to my evolution and figuring it out - as I become more confident and swing harder I'm thinking all these soft balls are not suited for my game.\n\n  \nI'm a big fan of asking ch","date":"2025-11-26","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1hnr6yj/help/","author":"u/Nmasse","rating":null,"text":"Trying to generate more lag (hence the training club)but I feel like my timing is all off. I really struggle with the timing of my release and tend to block shots when I miss. Very inconsistent ball striking. Anyone have any tips? Thank you!\n","date":"2024-12-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1ps68jo/is_this_good_decision/","author":"u/Specialist_Escape700","rating":null,"text":"Set of 11 golf clubs and bag in good condition. Perfect for beginner to mid-handicapper and social golfer.\nWoods - driver, new 10.5 degree Pro FX SD-1 DI easy launch with graphite shaft and head cover. Fairway wood: Wilson Launchpad 2, 16°, 3 wood with graphite shaft and head cover.\nIrons - (6  to PW selected individually) regular flex, graphite shaft except steel-shafted 7 iron. 6 iron (Srixon Z155), 7 iron (Callaway Big Bertha Tungsten), 8 iron (XX10), 9 iron (Wilson D1), PW (Cobra Hybrid T-Rail 1).\nWedges - 52° near-new, Brosnan Dual Sole Spinner gap wedge; 60° near-new Prosimmon Ez Out sand wedge.\nChipper - Wilson Harmonized 32°.\nPutter -  new Brosnan 2-way.\nBag - new Ultimate 14-slot lightweight bag with 9 pockets including cooler pocket.\n\n\nFor 300$ AUD 150 GBP","date":"2025-12-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1opxo1y/beginner_golfclubs/","author":"u/SurpriseLast3903","rating":null,"text":"Hello, I'm considering buying a golfset that is more forgiving. Right now i'm using a hand me down set i got from my father. I've been looking at different 2nd-hand sites but the offers are just not it IMO. Most sets of big name brands are very old and beat down and still cost 300-500 euro. and all the off brand clubs don't look too well. There's not many stores in NL, and facebook marketplace, golfbidder, golfdiscounter don't have much.\n\nI'm debating of buying a Takomo 101 iron set as i've heard it's fairly good for its price sitting at 489,-. It may be more worth my while, considering most available and cheap sets are <2012.\n\nTo add: Right now I am a 45 handicap, planning on starting with some golf lessons early next year. I generally only play with Irons & wedges (5,7,9,pw,sw) my swing rn is still shit hence the 45 handicap. Could really use some advice on what to do. Could also play on with the current set until I am a bit better. What would you do?","date":"2025-11-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1o896iz/looking_for_a_beginner_set_of_clubs/","author":"u/Cairn-rg","rating":null,"text":"I am relatively new to golf. I started with some lessons and purchased the regular flex Callaway Edge Set from Costco. I learned quickly that a background in baseball had me hitting a 7 iron further than I expected around 175 yards, though VERY INCONSISTENTLY.\n\nThen the 7 iron broke on my second trip to the range. I thought based on the reviews of the set it was a fluke. I returned them (Costco does have a great return policy) and got the stiff flex steel shaft version of the same clubs. The the second trip to the range with those, the 7 iron broke again (I have been primarily practicing with the 7i).\n\nThinking maybe I am swinging harder than most people with the Edge sets? I am also sure I am chunking and thinning more balls than people who are actually good at this sport. Though I will say the swings that broke the clubs weren't chunks, they were thin if anything.\n\nSo now I am thinking about getting Takomo clubs or something else, looking specifically for clubs that will stand up a little longer.. I find hunting for used clubs given how new I am a little daunting especially since I've broken two heads in 3 weeks.","date":"2025-10-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1ltd8v8/im_finally_ready_to_move_on_from_the_set_of/","author":"u/duncdog10","rating":null,"text":"\n\nI’ve been playing an incomplete thrift store set of clubs for almost 2 years and I’m finally ready to upgrade. Looking for suggestions!\n\nOn a whim I bought a set of clubs (irons + driver, no putter or bag) at Goodwill for $3.99 total. I live in Arizona and a bunch of my work buddies play every weekend. I went out and played a round with them, thoroughly enjoyed myself. The next day I went to play it again sports and picked up a $4.99 putter, $7.99 bag, and $9.99 package of plastic tees.\n\nSince then I’ve probably played around 20-30 rounds of golf and really grown to enjoy my time playing. However I’ve also grown to really hate my clubs. Most of them are heavy as shit Arnold Palmer blades probably from 1980. Then I have a 2 iron and a 10 iron but no pitching wedge. I feel every bad shot reverberate through my arms. The grips are crumbling and falling apart. \n\nFor the longest time I didn’t want to blame my performance on the clubs and thought I just need to get better. But I went to Topgolf last weekend and I was hitting great shots all night, that felt smooth as butter. I was close to buying a new set of clubs that night but decided I should try some more first.\n\nI’m going to the ","date":"2025-07-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1m95avz/what_club_to_fill_the_4i3w_gap/","author":"u/android5mm","rating":null,"text":"I am a good golfer with high swing speed (120mph driver). My 4 iron is a T-100 that goes around 230yds, my 3 wood is a Maverick Sub-Zero that goes around 275. I currently have a really old 2 hybrid from a garage sale for my 250 club, but my shots with that have fallen off a cliff. Any suggestions on what club type I should get to replace it, and what are some good models from previous years for tour-level speeds?\n\nI was thinking of a 3 hybrid, 5 wood, or 7 wood.  I know 7 woods have been all over but I’m worried that’s too close to the 4i, as I want to be able to hit 255. I wanted to spend under $150 but would be willing to go to $200. I was finding Qi-10 3-hybrids on eBay for around that mark. Another question is should I spend the time/money looking for a +1” shaft if I’m getting a hybrid as that is what I got fitted for with my irons? My driver and wood are both standard length. I think if I want an extended shaft on the hybrid it limits my options to buying new. \n\nAny suggestions on club type, models, or where to look would be appreciated!","date":"2025-07-25","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pom84d/should_i_buy_a_golf_sim_bundle_or_buy_seperately/","author":"u/CharacterPositive695","rating":null,"text":"I'm considering buying a golf simulator, but I'm having trouble finding reliable information on whether it's better to purchase the launch monitor and swing bay separately or buy them together. Is this a good price? Can I get it cheaper somewhere else? Should I get the Triple premium layer screen or just the standard? Sorry, i know its a lot of questions but I can't find any answers online. Thanks!\n\n  \n","date":"2025-12-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1jwj95w/first_new_set_no_more_rag_tag_used_clubs/","author":"u/StrawberryOk4423","rating":null,"text":"33M, Oregon - Sco Ducks. Growing up, I only played golf on random weekends as a break, as I grew up playing basketball, football, and baseball year round. My dad bought us cheap clubs and started playing at par 3 course - we had no idea what we were doing early on. Fast forward - I finished grad school and I’m getting settled in my career. I now have more free time and adult money and adult stress, so I started playing more seriously a couple years ago. Needless to say: I’m addicted. Soooo over the last 1.5 years, I’ve replaced my 18 yo development irons and bag, my god-knows-how-old driver/woods (used rag-tag with gutless/dead faces n shit), on-sale white hot from 12 years ago, and my hand-me-down wedges. \nMy set is now complete, and I’m in love. My legit-golfer friends have played with me for a while now. They took me in and made me one of their own, and have witnessed my journey and supported me a long the way - thanks bois (loopers at Bandon so I lucked out befriending some sticks). \nI first replaced my driver/woods because I got over my dead driver.. next I replaced my beat up Cleveland wedges with new Cleveland wedges. For the irons: I never would’ve considered forged but 1) ","date":"2025-04-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1keqnx0/should_i_be_worried_or_am_i_on_the_right_path/","author":"u/BazookaJoeFB","rating":null,"text":"I’m [28M] a 14.7 hcp starting my 3rd season of golf. I started as a 22hcp using a set of nitro xfactor clubs and simple Adams wedges year one, kept the irons into year 2 but got a 3w, 3h and putter for year 2. Starting year 2 I was a 20ish hcp and I put the driver away and used the 3w off the tee for most of the season, scoring a low of 79 dropping my hcp to what it is today. Right before the start of this season my 9/P (yes thats actually the club) snapped on the club head itself. Seeing myself as improved beyond those irons I sought a new set, and settled on 4-P Taylor made rbz cavity backs from 2nd swing. The length of the 7is are the same but the rbz are more evenly distributed where the nitros lengths were all over the place. I’ve only played a few rounds with them but my consistency has dropped dramatically and I’m struggling to break 95 consistently. Also, none of my clubs are fitted. Is this a normal thing that happens? Is the next step to get fitted? Should I even be concerned with this?","date":"2025-05-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1mlbvqf/responsible_or_fullsend/","author":"u/Local-account-1","rating":null,"text":"I have golfed two times with rental clubs. Had a blast both times. \n\nShould I buy a Callaway Edge set from Costco or full-send and open my wallet at the golf store? I think in the full-send option I would get a set of P790s irons and piece together the rest. I got to swing my buddies P790 7-iron a few times and it felt awesome. Some other option? \n\nI spent a weekend looking for used clubs. My area seams picked over. The used club inventory is old/ beat up or not much of a discount. Maybe I just don’t know enough to recognize a deal. Maybe there is a better selection after the end of season? \n\nDoes a new golfer benefit long term from learning on game improvement clubs? \n\nI don’t think I could get fit properly. I suck too bad. I  don’t have a consistent swing. \n\nIf I buy the cheep clubs do I just sell them after a year or two? Store them in my garage for eternity? How long does a cheep set last if I play semi-regularly? It seems like I could sell the “good clubs” for at least 50% if they don’t work out. \n\nThe money is kind of whatever. I would rather waste less money over the long term if that was an option. ","date":"2025-08-09","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1n1f7g0/how_are_these_irons/","author":"u/Odd-Response7232","rating":null,"text":"Im a beginner and im looking to purchase my first set of irons (used). How are these? I was told these are very forgiving. Let me know if you guys have questions. Not sure what else to look out for. ","date":"2025-08-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1mp3fav/is_this_strange_fitting_advice/","author":"u/Living-Entertainer35","rating":null,"text":"Before we start let me just say - I am very bad at the game of golf and have no delusions about how poorly I score on course. I will just try to relay what I have heard and seen in this post from others and what data I have.\n\nGot fitted for a set of TM P7CB (1° weak) with Modus 105X. Was told I could combo at the 6i into P770s (2° weak). 7i swing speed is low–mid 90s, driver is 110-115ish. Spin was much higher and dispersion much tighter with these than any other players distance or GI irons I tried.  At the range and at sim's I am told I tend to be about a club long whenever I'm hitting players distance, 7i was consistently 200ish at the range when I struck the ball center with the 790's. My good misses were low 170s. I am told this is too far for a 7i. I'm currently gaming an old set of Apex 19's with DG S300s but I hate the shafts which is the reason I went in to a fitting.\n\nI’m pretty new to golf—maybe six rounds total—but have been practicing 3–4 times a week for the past month. I took it up during covid and then stopped for about 4 years and just started again. I've spent a lot of time at the range and kind of prefer it to playing rounds. Multiple coaches have told me I have ","date":"2025-08-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nhjwgz/reshaft_mid_irons_keep_shaft_on_short_irons/","author":"u/Intheswing","rating":null,"text":"If you have only been playing a short while - I suggest you leave the clubs alone - \nInstead of swinging the 5-6 irons 75%, I suggest that you just move down on the club a bit until you get a better feel for the length - you should get crisp contact and yardage will be a little bit less but you should get more yardage than your 7 iron. \nJust like your floor ball I’m guessing - better control if you shorten the stick?","date":"2025-09-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nhjwgz/reshaft_mid_irons_keep_shaft_on_short_irons/","author":"u/jack_thebear","rating":null,"text":"Not a professional, but it’s more common that shafts get lighter as the bag progresses and what you are proposing is a heavier shaft in the longer clubs which is…unorthodox? The issue is that if a shaft is heavier it typically won’t launch as high and you could potentially lose distance with the longer clubs bc the ball isn’t getting up in the air","date":"2025-09-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nhjwgz/reshaft_mid_irons_keep_shaft_on_short_irons/","author":"u/fun_machine_","rating":null,"text":"The issue is technique, think about it. The only difference between the 7i and 6i u can’t hit is 0.5” (1.27cm) of length. 6i is the same shaft just 0.5” longer. Just choke down on the grip, turn it into 7i length but 6i loft.","date":"2025-09-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nhjwgz/reshaft_mid_irons_keep_shaft_on_short_irons/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"This is basically backwards of everything that any fitter would ever tell you. Your scoring clubs tend to be the ones where you’d have heavier, stiffer shafts because you don’t need help with launch and want more control. Mixed sets would usually use lighter shafts and more of a game improvement head in the longer irons, not the short. \n\nThere’s a reason basically nobody does what you’re asking if you should do. I’d spend a few bucks on talking to a pro before you waste your money replacing shafts.","date":"2025-09-15","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nhjwgz/reshaft_mid_irons_keep_shaft_on_short_irons/","author":"u/roggey","rating":null,"text":"Shafts are not as simple as flex and weight, they also have different flex patterns to suit different types of swings. A golfer is not simply a 'regular' or 'stiff' flex player, either, as flex is not all-encompassing of a shaft profile (a given stiff flex will have different properties in the tip, middle, and butt end of the shaft). \n\nThere are loads of variables that go into getting fit into the correct shafts - you're not equipped to do it on your own. You could get lucky, but you could also buy something that makes your problem(s) worse. \n\nNo matter your budget, money spent once properly is the most cost effective way. So I'd find a fitter nearby and talk costs, then get your irons fit properly when you're ready. Do the other clubs when you can. But don't just blindly buy shafts, it's a fool's errand.","date":"2025-09-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nhjwgz/reshaft_mid_irons_keep_shaft_on_short_irons/","author":"u/ChopandChange","rating":null,"text":"Need to get your swing weights checked.  I had trouble with my 4 and 5 iron until I checked the swing weight and they were way light.","date":"2025-09-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nhjwgz/reshaft_mid_irons_keep_shaft_on_short_irons/","author":"u/Key-Beginning3969","rating":null,"text":"Try the KBS $-Taper lite stiff or C-Taper lite (R or S) and see what you think.  I’d keep the weight profile similar if changing the 5-6 iron only.  But see nothing wrong with changing flex.  I’m opposite of you.  I struggle to hit Wedges in stiff flex so softened to Reg and hit them much better.  Everyone is different.  U be u!","date":"2025-09-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lojwm4/golf_bags_finally_complete_shot_my_best_round_at/","author":"u/FlavoryPillow","rating":null,"text":"Nice bag, got the 430 driver/woods and i230 as well. Love them all, still play like dog doo though.","date":"2025-06-30","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lojwm4/golf_bags_finally_complete_shot_my_best_round_at/","author":"u/Rich-Ad-9797","rating":null,"text":"Love my i230’s! Got them a year into golf, 2 years with them now and still love them. I am a bit of a chunky hitter, and they have held up great as I have tuned the swing.","date":"2025-07-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lojwm4/golf_bags_finally_complete_shot_my_best_round_at/","author":"u/randomgump","rating":null,"text":"Your bag is extremely similar to mine, Don’t have much to add =)","date":"2025-06-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lojwm4/golf_bags_finally_complete_shot_my_best_round_at/","author":"u/pebblequads","rating":null,"text":"Nice bag. What’s your handicap? And what was your round?!","date":"2025-07-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lojwm4/golf_bags_finally_complete_shot_my_best_round_at/","author":"u/Dry_Ad5714","rating":null,"text":"I got an SM10 60.08 m grind a few days ago, complete game changer.","date":"2025-07-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lojwm4/golf_bags_finally_complete_shot_my_best_round_at/","author":"u/ctravdfw","rating":null,"text":"How’s that bag with club chatter and overall storage?","date":"2025-07-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lojwm4/golf_bags_finally_complete_shot_my_best_round_at/","author":"u/Ryd-Er-Die","rating":null,"text":"Does it have full length dividers for each section? My current bag doesnt and is a little tight with my midsize grips and the cpx grips love sticking to eachother to make things worse","date":"2025-08-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nvvr4h/finally_upgraded_my_driver_heres_a_real_account/","author":"u/twosauced1115","rating":null,"text":"290 yards down the middle and an 18? If you polish up that short game your gunna be having a blast next year","date":"2025-10-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nvvr4h/finally_upgraded_my_driver_heres_a_real_account/","author":"u/DontDoCrackMan","rating":null,"text":"An 18 handicap that hits it 290 is a net tournament cheat code.","date":"2025-10-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nvvr4h/finally_upgraded_my_driver_heres_a_real_account/","author":"u/soyelmocano","rating":null,"text":"I also laid off about 20 years, and I have almost the same driver as the one on the right.\n\nI haven't gone back to playing.  Just hitting range balls at the moment with irons.  The driver has stayed in the bag except for a few swings to just see.\n\nIf I do start back playing, I would change the driver before changing the irons.\n\nI wouldn't think that the newer ones would really be any (much) longer, but I am sure that they save you a lot of what would have been bad drives.\n\nThe irons, I usually hit centered.  It is club path, angle of attack, etc that causes issues.  New irons wouldn't help that.","date":"2025-10-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nvvr4h/finally_upgraded_my_driver_heres_a_real_account/","author":"u/pearauto45","rating":null,"text":"Just interesting… I’m an 11.2. Always between 39 and 43 over nine holes… have a solid short game… and a dozen rounds 79 or lower. \n\nI average about 220-235 off the tee with my driver and my home course is between 6200-6400 from the middle (white) tees… the difference in length being due to it being three nines, so there are three 18 hole configurations. \n\nTwo thoughts here - I play between 110-130 rounds a year, almost always as a solo or pair with my son, and maybe four times a year do I encounter someone who hits it 270+ off the tee and when they do they are usually former HS and/or college players.\n\nI think people have distance issues. No shade… but 290 really? Russell Henley averages 283 off the tee and Shane Lowry averages 287… and they just played in the Ryder Cup.","date":"2025-10-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nvvr4h/finally_upgraded_my_driver_heres_a_real_account/","author":"u/granolaraisin","rating":null,"text":"Same here. 15-20 years of tech maybe added 20 yards of distance on a good day but the real benefit is consistency. I can hit it all over the face and get pretty much the same distance and direction as a center strike. \n\nThere was an old study done by Golf Digest years ago that still seems to stand - if your driver is 10 years old you’re probably sacrificing some benefit. Same would apply to fairway woods and hybrid though tech differences there are even greater than with drivers.","date":"2025-10-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nvvr4h/finally_upgraded_my_driver_heres_a_real_account/","author":"u/daylax1","rating":null,"text":"Drivers made before the current cc and cor regulations are massively different than current ones.  Those made after the regulations however are actually pretty similar.  There's a huge difference between the 975 and the ping g 430.  There's not a huge difference between a TaylorMade R9 and a ping g430.  The only big difference in clubs made post regulations is the position of the weighting inside the club head which allows for more forgiveness.","date":"2025-10-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nvvr4h/finally_upgraded_my_driver_heres_a_real_account/","author":"u/chriseck7","rating":null,"text":"you hit the old titleist 280 and you are only an 18....maybe get a new putter...","date":"2025-10-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nvvr4h/finally_upgraded_my_driver_heres_a_real_account/","author":"u/Limp-Description9242","rating":null,"text":"New High Tech Clubs can help a lil bit, but it all comes back to skill and consistent drives.","date":"2025-10-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1l7af6x/broke_3_irons_in_3_weeks_whats_going_on/","author":"u/D-Train0000","rating":null,"text":"These are not manufacturer defects. These are Kbs tour 90. Very light steel. Very light. I’m game improvement irons. For people who miss hit it a lot. But for people who are weak. Breaking at the hosel is 100% swing related. And very common across the industry and all brands. \n\nThis isn’t cobra or kbs’ fault. You are hitting it on the heel a lot. I’m in club building and clubfitting. This is very common and players constantly don’t understand that it’s their fault. \n\nGo ask any person with club repair experience with the public. All of us know why and all players who don’t have that knowledge thinks it’s the club. \n\nTrust me it’s contact related. But it’s under warranty if it’s 2 years past purchase. That’s all the brands warranties","date":"2025-06-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1l7af6x/broke_3_irons_in_3_weeks_whats_going_on/","author":"u/M2J9","rating":null,"text":"Global golf has a warranty I'm pretty sure. I thought my stealth 2 was one year... I'm wondering if these got reshafted with the wrong hosels.","date":"2025-06-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1l7af6x/broke_3_irons_in_3_weeks_whats_going_on/","author":"u/Dry_Ad5714","rating":null,"text":"Bring the whole set back to global golf; they should replace them without an issue.","date":"2025-06-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qdhb01/thursday_golf_deals_01152026/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":"Your Thursday daily deals. [Sign-up](https://golfdeals.online/get-daily-golf-deals-directly-to-your-inbox/) to get these deals via email below. 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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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1pn80ma/deep_insights_golf_analytics_app/","author":"u/Narrow_Walrus5754","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been working on a golf analytics app focused on deeper stats like putting (3 putts, lag putting by distance), proximity, lie analysis, long-term trends, and much much more. It’s manual shot entry, so it’s definitely not for everyone, although I've made it as hassle free as one can for manual entry.\n\nI’m running a small, free closed beta right now and wanted to see if there are any data-oriented golfers here who’d be interested in testing it and giving honest feedback.\n\nIf that sounds like you, feel free to reply or DM me. Totally fine if not.","date":"2025-12-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1l132c6/best_player_worst_clubs/","author":"u/BlindInspector","rating":null,"text":"I see lots of bag rating/guess my handicap posts and it got me thinking, what is the worst set of clubs you've seen a good golfer use? Or any stories of a golfer getting exceptional results out of a questionable bag? Maybe they're using outdated clubs, a Jr set, a cheap brandless putter, hockey tape grips, an adjustable all in one clubs, etc. \n\n\nTo kick this off I am not a good golfer, I started playing last year, I have Kirkland wedges + irons and yesterday I shot my best round of 91. Today in one round I got a slam dunk, and landed 7 shots within 10 feet from 15-70 yards with my trusty Kirkland 60°. Seeing the looks of disbelief in the eyes of the two guys I was paired with today, it just makes me want to game these forever lol","date":"2025-06-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lsl08o/comparable_clubs_to_t150_or_p770/","author":"u/RoccStrongo","rating":null,"text":"I went to a golf shop to get fitted for some clubs. I don't think it was exactly a \"fitting\". More so I was allowed to swing a few different clubs and see the swing speed, ball speed, trajectory, etc. I started off swinging some Ping G430. It hit pretty good but I always hear how some clubs are meant for beginners while others are meant for experienced players. I asked the guy what the difference was of that club compared to a \"professional\" level club so he brought over a TaylorMade P770 and Titleist T150 for comparison and they didn't really strike worse for me compared to the Ping. I also swung an Apex Pro and a Mizuno 223 but I didn't seem to like them as much. I probably should have swung more clubs (like a 4-iron and a 9-iron) but I was only given the 7-iron from each brand.\n\nI'll be looking at used clubs so what are some comparable versions that might be similar to the T150, G430, or P770? For instance, I was on TaylorMade's website just to see what their different models are. How different is the P790 vs P770? What about the P7MB vs P770? Or a T100/T200 vs T150?\n\nMy swing speed was pretty consistent at 82-84 mph with the 7-iron so he said I would be good with a stiff flex s","date":"2025-07-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1ocbqlh/test_aicaddy_app/","author":"u/chiboogi90","rating":null,"text":"# Test AI caddy-app\n\n**Hey everyone,**\n\nI now need 10-12 alfa testers before launch on playstore. hit me up with a PM :)\n\nI’ve been working on a small side project this season — an **AI-powered caddie app** that helps golfers choose the right club for every shot.\n\nIt uses **wind, temperature, lie, and your personal shot history** to make realistic recommendations — kind of like having a caddie who actually knows your game.\n\nYou just enter your shot distance, and the app automatically loads **wind and temperature based on your location**. It then suggests the best club with a short explanation.  \nFor example:\n\n“It’s 153 yards with a 4 mph headwind — a 7 iron would land short, try a 6 iron for better carry.”\n\nThe goal isn’t to replace real golf experience, but to use data to help amateurs make **smarter on-course decisions**, especially when conditions change.\n\nRight now it’s **free to try (15 AI questions per month)** while I test and refine everything.\n\nYou can check it out here:[ https://clubsensegolf.se](https://clubsensegolf.se/)\n\nI’d really appreciate your feedback:\n\n* Are the recommendations realistic?\n* Any data you’d like to see added?\n* Would you actually use something like","date":"2025-10-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nfv9qk/training_gear/","author":"u/Mofiremofire","rating":null,"text":"Recently I’ve been getting back into golf after a decade hiatus of marriage, children, medical residency and on top of that my wife is interested in learning since we’re joining a private club. Which of all these fancy new training aids is worth it? We’re building out a simulator and gym in the new house and I’d like to grab a few to help her learn and to help me get back into things. ","date":"2025-09-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1oqshsh/friday_golf_deals_11072025/","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🏌️ **Friday’s Top Deals!** ⛳\n\n~~$473~~ **[$300 Callaway Paradym Driver (2023)](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-7-golf-gears/)**  \nExplosive distance, refined feel.\n\n~~$70~~ **[$37 adidas Tech Response 2.0 Shoes](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-7-golf-gears/)**  \nLightweight, breathable comfort.\n\n~~$100~~ **[$24 adidas Ultimate365 Tour Polo](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-7-golf-gears/)**  \nCool-touch, performance fit.\n\n~~$235~~ **[$146 CaddyTek 4-Wheel Push Cart](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-7-golf-gears/)**  \nSmooth roll, compact fold.\n\n~~$35~~ **[$12 Lee Extreme Motion Flat Front](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-7-golf-gears/)**  \nStretch fabric, classic fit.\n\n---\n\n### Clubs\n\n~~$600~~ **[$500 TaylorMade Qi35 Max Driver (10K MOI)](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-7-golf-gears/)**  \nUltra stable, long drives.\n\n~~$330~~ **[$297 Wilson DYNAPWR Carbon Fairway](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-7-golf-gears/)**  \nCompact head, strong fligh","date":"2025-11-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1p7niwn/i_just_launched_clubsense_an_ai_caddie_app_that/","author":"u/chiboogi90","rating":null,"text":"Hey golfers! 👋\n\nI've been working on **ClubSense** for the past months, and it's now live on the Google Play Store. Since golf season just ended here in Sweden, I'm looking for testers in countries where you can still play year-round.\n\n**What does it do?**\n\nClubSense is basically an AI caddie in your pocket that helps you pick the right club by factoring in:\n\n* Distance to target\n* Real-time weather (wind speed/direction, temperature, humidity)\n* Lie conditions (fairway, rough,)\n* Ground moisture\n* Your personal shot history and club performance\n\n**Key features:**\n\n* 🤖 **AI-powered club recommendations** – adapts to your playing style over time\n* 📊 **Shot tracking & statistics** – log every shot and see your patterns\n* 🎒 **Digital golf bag management** – customize your clubs and distances\n* 🌤️ **Live weather integration** – automatic adjustments for conditions\n* 📈 **Performance analytics** – understand what works and what doesn't\n\n**Free tier includes:**\n\n* 25 AI recommendations per month\n* Unlimited shot logging\n* Basic statistics\n\n**Why I need testers:** Since winter has hit Scandinavia, I can't properly test the app in real playing conditions anymore. I'm looking for g","date":"2025-11-26","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1ndkofe/getting_fitted_just_for_shaft_change/","author":"u/Bert_Skrrtz","rating":null,"text":"I’ve never done a fitting. I’m a ~20 handicap after playing a couple months after a decade long break. I have a decent swing just need to keep working on consistency and my shots around the green were killing my score - gotten some lessons and things are getting better. Managed +10 on a local par3.\n\nWas playing some cheap Eye 2s with DG S300s (130g).  Been gaming those for a bit and they’re alright. Per the dot chart I need a 3 degree upright lie angle, so thats the good part about those clubs.\nStill working on the swing but can game them okay.\n\nAnyways, I was gifted a few sets of clubs from a family friend:\n1) Cobra Amps with Dynalite 90 stiff steel shafts.\n2) 2019 TM P790s with Recoil ES 760-F3 (graphite, regular)\n3) 2019 Callaway Apex with the same recoil shaft as the TMs.\n\nI’ve also hit some friends clubs with 105-115 shafts.\n\nI’ve found that I really dislike the recoil shafts, but the apex and P790 heads are nice and I can hit them well. I just can’t really feel where the club is at in my swing going from 130g shafts to 65g.  The cobras are okay with the 90g shafts.\n\nAdditionally my launch monitor is showing that I’m often grabbing the toe at impact with the standard lie angle","date":"2025-09-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1o4yv2n/built_an_ai_caddie_that_helps_you_pick_the_right/","author":"u/chiboogi90","rating":null,"text":"**Hey everyone,**\n\nI’ve been working on a small side project this season — an **AI-powered caddie app** that helps golfers choose the right club for every shot.\n\nIt uses **wind, temperature, and your personal shot history** to make realistic recommendations — kind of like having a caddie who actually knows your game.\n\nYou just enter your shot distance, and the app automatically loads **wind and temperature based on your location**. It then suggests the best club with a short explanation.  \n For example:\n\n“It’s 153 yards with a 4 mph headwind — a 7 iron would land short, try a 6 iron for better carry.”\n\nThe goal isn’t to replace real golf experience, but to use data to help amateurs make **smarter on-course decisions**, especially when conditions change.\n\nRight now it’s **free to try (15 AI questions per month)** while I test and refine everything.\n\nYou can check it out here:[ https://clubsensegolf.se](https://clubsensegolf.se)\n\nI’d really appreciate your feedback:\n\n* Are the recommendations realistic?  \n* Any data you’d like to see added?  \n* Would you actually use something like this mid-round?  \n\nCheers,  \n *A Swedish golfer building something small that got a bit out of hand. (s","date":"2025-10-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1k54of2/broken_driving_iron/","author":"u/Infinite_Item_4810","rating":null,"text":"+3 handicap at current age of 23 and been playing ever since I can remember. \n\nI see no point in using brand new equipment, I would much rather use the same money towards getting a fitting for the right shafts and grips and building a club perfectly suited to my game.\n\nWITB\nMizuno mp-69 irons, dynamic golf S300\n\nHowever I do also have Mizuno mp-59 and Callaway Apex Pro Forged 16’ I float in and out of during the cold and wet winters we have in England.\n\nNow more on topic, I have always used a driving iron. Originally using a Titleist 690•CB forged 2 iron then moving into a Taylormade P790 UDI 2017 2 iron. I fit the Taylormade up with a heavy stiff tipped shaft and it was perfect, launched high with low spin but enough to stop if I needed it to. The only slight downside is I couldn’t shape the ball how I would like to, I could move it through the air but just constantly felt I was battling it. It never filled me with too much confidence which is not the idea of a safe driving iron.\n\nRecently the shaft snapped inside the head and sent the head flying down the fairway, double the distance the ball traveled.\n\nThis brings me onto my question; I am in need of a new safety shot off the te","date":"2025-04-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nm041k/rate_my_bag_help_my_bag/","author":"u/heckeldaddy","rating":null,"text":"I just started taking golf serious this summer, and I shot my best ever 105 about two weeks ago. I’ve played this par 3 course called heartland by me and consistently shoot 6-7 over with my best being 4 over. (Par 27). I’m just wondering does anyone know what my irons are???? I’ve only found the lofts for Super adx only. Also are my shafts crazy? I just bought random clubs 2nd hand, got a hazard black smoke in driver, bassara in the 3 wood and a Fujikara motore x in the 5 wood. All stiff flex but I feel driver maybe a little too stiff. I have back injuries due to rotation, (L4-L5 pars lumbar fractures from a couple years back so I think I might need an easier driver shaft). ","date":"2025-09-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1o1m7ec/wts_titleist_t150_irons_4pw/","author":"u/Open_Animal1398","rating":null,"text":"$$899.99$$FREE SHIPPING TO ANY LOWER 48/ will send anywhere discounted shipping on worldwide minty like new hit on mat a few times on simulator \nTitleist T150 forged iron set 4-pw \nStandard specs in length and loft \nLie specs: 4,5,6 1up right/ 6,7,8,9,PW standard \nDynamic Gold Amt tour black S300 shafts \nGolf Pride MCC Align grips \nAsking 899.99 shipped \nFREE SHIPPING FREE SHIPPING \n#titleist #taylormade #Golf \n\nforged iron set, golf clubs, Titleist, custom shafts, stiff flex,Amt black s300 ,golf grips, 4-pw, standard loft, new condition","date":"2025-10-08","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1odrmyk/iso/","author":"u/thetrue-ferro","rating":null,"text":"I’m iso this club, been trying to find it for sometime without any luck and someone recommended commenting on Reddit so figure it’s worth a shot ","date":"2025-10-23","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1p3rh59/saturday_golf_deals_11222025/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":"[Sign-up](https://besttennisdeals.com/join-the-club/) 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🏌️ **Saturday's Top Deals!** ⛳  \n\n~~$1300~~ **[$900 Cobra King Tec X Iron Set](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-22-golf-gears/)**  \nForgiving distance irons.\n\n~~$370~~ **[$300 Callaway Elyte Max Fast Fairway](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-22-golf-gears/)**  \nEasy launch fairway wood.\n\n~~$55~~ **[$40 Chrome Tour X 360 Stripe](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-22-golf-gears/)**  \nEasy alignment stripe.\n\n~~$229~~ **[$126 ECCO Street 720 DS Gore-Tex](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-22-golf-gears/)**  \nWaterproof comfort.\n\n~~$55~~ **[$19 Eddie Bauer Resolution 1/4 Zip](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-22-golf-gears/)**  \nLight mid-layer.\n\n---\n\n### **Clubs**\n\n~~$600~~ **[$500 TaylorMade Qi35 Driver](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-22-golf-gears/)**  \nStable high MOI head.\n\n~~$900~~ **[$750 Cleveland Zipcore XL Iron Set](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-november-22-golf-gears/)**  \nForgiving iron build.\n\n~~$166~~ **[$121 Callaway BB23","date":"2025-11-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1ljtohi/stock_length_g430_vs_2025_p790_7iron/","author":"u/pebblequads","rating":null,"text":"Hi All,\n\nAnyone with either of these irons, would you mind putting a tape measure to your 7 iron. \n\nI have both these sets in supposedly stock standard lengths but the p790s are physically 0.25” shorter. Unsure if it’s because Ping measure differently or if the G430s are in fact 0.25” longer or vice versa. \n\nThank you ","date":"2025-06-25","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1mntfv1/recommendations_for_newtall_golfer/","author":"u/LFDY17","rating":null,"text":"Hi all, long time lurker and giggler on this sub and I have to say I’m a bit overwhelmed at all of the different options as I try to build my own bag.\n\nFor starters, I’m in my early 30s, 6 foot 3, 230 lbs (muscular build) and have been spending my dollars taking lessons instead of buying the “latest and greatest” clubs as you have all suggested. Over the past several months my coach has let me use some different clubs while at my lessons, (his family owns a large course near where I live) and have been able to get consistent and accurate shots with most of them.\n\nHe’s suggested that I start purchasing some clubs now since he wants me to come to lessons with what I will be using in the future. His suggestion is that I go with a stiff shaft and +1/2 inch to help with my height so I don’t have to bend over too much (my low back has taken a beating lately).\n\nI was a long time baseball player and am now getting into the sport because my 7 year old son has started playing. I want to be able to golf with him as he progresses and go out with the guys from work for a round here and there.\n\nSome of my golf buddies have suggested I go to a second had golf website like 2nd swing to purchase cl","date":"2025-08-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1ncs8lj/does_anybody_have_knowledge_in_childrens_golf/","author":"u/Jnsprzk","rating":null,"text":"So I'm a beginner golfer, I have played for almost 6 months and my parents bought me a used Inesis beginner childrens golf set. I have used it for three months now and it's great, but the clubs aren't iron I think they're plastic but im not sure.\n\nA time ago I got a Iron club from a friend of my brother and after I used it I felt the difference and now is my birthday coming up so I was thinking I would ask for a good golf club. In my set there's a driver, a 4/5, a 6/7, a 8/9, a pitching wedge, a sandwedge and a putter. But I don't know any good childrens clubs or even which sort club I should buy.\n\nI also don't know which size I should get, because I'm 157 cm or 5'2 in freedom units, but I haven't hit puberty so I don't want to buy a club that's gonna be too small in 6 months. Which category Mens, Womens or children, because I don't know if a too large golf club is a problem.\n\nSo like, can y'all share your knowledge. That would help me (a fellow golfer). A lot","date":"2025-09-09","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lole77/3_wildly_different_experiences_with_custom_club/","author":"u/bernard0camp0s","rating":null,"text":"I've had first- or very close second-hand experience with custom club orders 3x now, each time with different builders, so I though I'd share my experience.\n\n1. My first was with Club Champion in Miami FL. I had heard bad things about Club Champion but it was the only option near me so I thought \"what the hell\". I was going through a BAD phase with my driver, and although I paid for a full fitting, I ended up focusing on only driver, which was a disappointment. The fitter was clearly not very concerned with giving me a great experience, and very clearly concerned with making his commission. He offered me some shafts that I'd never come across, even though I follow a ton of youtube golf channels including TXG and a bunch of other fitting channels. The only possible conclusion for me was that he was offering me the stuff that got him the best commission. I ended up walking away with a driver that has served me well to this day (TSR-2) but the shaft I got, which I do like, (LA Golf) was crazy expensive and I very likely could've gotten equal results with a much cheaper option. I won't hate on the guy too much because given how bad my driving was on that day, it was hard to argue that ","date":"2025-06-30","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1kfesiw/witb_next_club_suggestions/","author":"u/williamrltrader","rating":null,"text":"QI10 Driver \nQI10 3 wood\nWilson d3 irons 5-PW\nCleveland RTZ 56° \nOdessey DFX n°10 putter\n\nThe irons, wood and driver are second hand got a great deal, 56° and putter bought brand new. \nI've been golfing arround 2 months now, manage to hit 7 or 8 pars in a round of golf, with the occasional birdie, but doubles are becoming increasingly rare ! \nAny suggestions as to what club would be a good addition? \nI've really fallen in love with the sport, I've been working on a house renovation project for the past year and it's a great way to relax while being outside. Any feedback welcome ! ","date":"2025-05-05","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1n80dlk/are_these_golf_club_lengths_correct_for_me/","author":"u/MendedBlade44","rating":null,"text":"38inch wrist to floor \n \nDriver 46.5 inches\n\n3wood 44 inches \n\n4 wood 43.5 inches \n\n5 iron 40 inches\n\n6 iron 39.5 inches\n\n7 iron 39 inches \n\n8iron 38.5 inches\n\n9 iron 38inches \n\nP Wedge 37.5 inches\n\nG wedge 36 inches \n\n48 wedge 36 inches \n\n54 wedge 35.75 inches \n\n60 wedge 35.5 inches ","date":"2025-09-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1mqrzko/equip_suggestions_early_arthritis/","author":"u/Key-Beginning3969","rating":null,"text":"I’m 54 yo.  My golf game has improved from 20 Hc to 11.4 Hc in 3 years.  I’ve gone from Cobra Air irons in senior flex to Ping G430 Reg flex (miss was pull left) to now JPX HM Pro in DG mid 100 stiff (don't miss left much anymore).  Ball striking improving, but not perfect so I appreciate some forgivenes. SS 80mph 7-iron 155-160 (after the joints loosen up).  Grips GP 360 tour velvet.  During recent fitting I liked the softer feel of KBS C-Taper lite stiff shafts but dispersion was ”little” better in DG.  My hands are developing arthritic pain that I’m managing but it’s likely to progress over time.  Any suggestions starting with grips, then shaft, then club head.  Not rushing out to change, just planning ahead.","date":"2025-08-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nzc3le/seeking_advice/","author":"u/saul132","rating":null,"text":"Have been looking for a new iron set as mine are a mixed bunch of crap flex shaft ones.. I’ve been playing golf for about 3 months and made a deal with myself that if I break 100 I’ll upgrade the irons I shot 94 the other day so now have been looking for some! \n\nAre these decent? \nIt’s in (AUD$) but said he was willing to negotiate the price ?  ","date":"2025-10-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lq68f0/pxg_black_ops_or_wildcat_help_me_build_my_bag/","author":"u/LastThief","rating":null,"text":"I've recently decided that I'm interested enough in golf that I would like to buy my own set. This decisions is largely driven by the fact that I recently moved from Los Angeles to Atlanta and and it just feels like golf is more accessible here. \n\nWhat caught my eye about PXG is their [Wildcat full bag bundle](https://www.pxg.com/products/wildcat-full-bag-bundle) for $1499. However, as I think about my game I've always been stronger with irons than I have with drivers. \n\nSo I'm curious if it would be more worthwhile for me to customize my bag and build basically the same bag, but with [Black Ops irons](https://www.pxg.com/products/black-ops-irons?model=Black+Ops&clubNumber1=5+Iron&clubNumber2=6+Iron&clubNumber3=7+Iron&clubNumber4=8+Iron&clubNumber5=9+Iron&clubNumber6=Pitching+Wedge&clubNumber7=Gap+Wedge). The cost would be $1,478.93, so relatively the same, minus the obvious fact that a bag, hat, and golf balls won't be included. \n\nI was hoping to go down a tunnel on YouTube to help me understand these two lines of irons and their differences, but I haven't found much. So I'm hoping that you lovely golfers of Reddit can help provide any insights that you","date":"2025-07-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1n3oxf6/new_golfer_callaway_edge_or_hogan_golf_fw817/","author":"u/Potential_Wafer_938","rating":null,"text":"Hello there. \n\nI just started learning to play golf and have joined a training program at my local golf course. I'm really enjoying it and I'm looking to buy my first set of golf clubs. I've decided to go with a premade set out of simplicity. \n\nI've done my research and was about to pull the trigger on the Costco Callaway Edge set, but then I saw a video about the Hogan Golf FW-817 set. The reviewer said this set blew the Callaway Edge set away and it was cheaper. \n\nI'm new and barely know a thing about golf, does anyone have any thoughts on these two sets? Is one the clear choice? I want a set I can play for a few years while I learn the basics.\n\nThank you in advance! ","date":"2025-08-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1m4n6yo/daily_golf_deals_07202025/","author":"u/johanas25","rating":null,"text":"Your Sunday 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**SUNDAY'S TOP DEALS**\n\n~~$550~~ **[$200 Cobra AeroJet Driver](https://mavely.app.link/e/l00Q9j5D9Ub)**  \nAerodynamic head design for increased clubhead speed and distance.\n\n~~$50~~ **[$40 TaylorMade TP5 Golf Balls](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-20-golf-gears/)**  \nFive-layer construction for exceptional spin and feel.\n\n~~$75~~ **[$35 adidas Men’s Crosshatch Golf Shorts](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-20-golf-gears/)**  \nBreathable fabric with a classic crosshatch pattern.\n\n~~$25~~ **[$14 Pioneer Camp Men’s Golf Shirt UPF 50+](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-20-golf-gears/)**  \nLightweight, sun-protective shirt for hot-weather play.\n\n~~$110~~ **[$60 BirdieBeam Golf Rangefinder with Slope, 1200Y](https://golfdeals.online/golf-steals-july-20-golf-gears/)**  \nPrecision slope measurements up to 1200 yards.\n\n~~$100~~ **[$70 New Balance Men’s 574 Greens V2 Golf Shoes](https://mavely.app.link/e/wD2WOmBE9Ub)**  \nPremium cushioning and","date":"2025-07-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nerork/wanting_to_sell_possible_trades_open_to/","author":"u/CaribouLou816","rating":null,"text":"Have a 11.5 AI Smoke Mini Driver with a Ventus Red 7x cut to 44 inches if you’re interested","date":"2025-09-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nerork/wanting_to_sell_possible_trades_open_to/","author":"u/BananaLlamaNuts","rating":null,"text":"Dang those are pretty, but I couldn't hit them to save my life id bet.","date":"2025-09-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nerork/wanting_to_sell_possible_trades_open_to/","author":"u/aloysiusthird","rating":null,"text":"No, Titleist has been shifting around their players distance offerings. The T100s of yesteryear was not quite a players iron (that was the T100), and not quite a players distance iron (the T200). So they cooked more tech into it and called it the 2023 T150, which offered performance close to the T200, with a svelter form. Now there’s even more tech in the T150, mirroring the old T200 in performance, without the janky back of the club face, and improved the sole of the club. Then they jacked more tech into the T200 and called it the T250 for 2025. \n\nI think that’s a fair summary.","date":"2025-09-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nerork/wanting_to_sell_possible_trades_open_to/","author":"u/Bulky_Progress_4135","rating":null,"text":"I have Taylormade P7MB brand new, 4-P if you're interested.","date":"2025-09-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nerork/wanting_to_sell_possible_trades_open_to/","author":"u/sammer421","rating":null,"text":"Wanna trade for axiom 105s shafted limited edition black srixon zx5 mkii? It’s only 6-pw.","date":"2025-09-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nerork/wanting_to_sell_possible_trades_open_to/","author":"u/bushboy2020","rating":null,"text":"I’ll trade a set of takomo 101ts, 4-pw, and a FULL set of wedges (60-56-52) (Kirkland elite golf brand)","date":"2025-09-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1qw1i7r/whats_the_right_call/","author":"u/Exact_Juggernaut2558","rating":null,"text":"Got back from a golf trip on the weekend and noticed that my 7 iron is bent this morning at the range. It’s not massive but very obvious looking down at the club. Appears to have a lot more offset and looks like the head is bent rather than the shaft. This is a photo of my 6,7,8 irons (I know I need to fix the ferrules anyway).\n\nMy question is, is it fixable? It’s a cast head so I know they’re not as easily bendable.\n\nSeconds question is, is it worth fixing?\n\nI picked up the 3-A set about 6 years ago for $450 AUD. I have just started golfing regularly and will be getting a membership next week, also want my next iron set to be fitted but not sure I’m consistent enough with my swing (and not sure I want to spend the money just yet).\n\n3 options: \n\n1.Fix club for probably half of what the whole set is worth\n\n2. Buy another second hand set to tide me over until I’m ready to get fitted\n\n3. Say screw it and get fitted for a new set ASAP","date":"2026-02-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1r1nqtk/am_i_getting_a_good_deal/","author":"u/Personal_Cow_7117","rating":null,"text":"I’m a new golfer looking to get into the sport. I found this set in facebook marketplace and think that it’s a pretty good deal considering it’s a full set but wanted to get someone with a little more knowledge than me to take a look. Does this set make sense at $220?","date":"2026-02-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1o93dfn/what_the_hell_am_i_doing_wrong/","author":"u/creekie85","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been playing golf off and on for a few years, started In my 20’s, played a bunch of sports through high school and tennis into college.  I’m a typical inconsistent golfer, best round to date is 86, but mainly shoot in the mid 90’s.  I got a rapsodo mlm pro and was hitting yesterday, granted this video was off of the first few shots I hit but almost every shot my club head was doing the same thing.  Someone with better knowledge, please give me some ideas as to what’s happening here.  ","date":"2025-10-17","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1qff4hw/witb_2026_lefty_1214_hcp/","author":"u/Cj_tcgselling","rating":null,"text":"After a very long time coming  I finally have a full 14 club bag. I started golfing in 2020 and I think this is the first time I’ve had a “full” bag. Definitely has its quirks to it though. 2 60 degrees because I just can’t find a better 60 to chip with than my original Jaws (60/10s) \n\nAlso having a 4 iron and 4 hybrid due to the feel from off the tee compared to fairway/rough shots I just feel so much more confident with the 4 iron at the tee box. \n\nAll to say I’m very happy with how the bag has come together, there were a lot of projects that went into it, from re-gripping and giving a custom touch to some of the clubs down to the actual bag itself being a $30 dollar Facebook marketplace pickup that I cleaned up and fixed the zippers on. The project will continue on as I start finding newer wedges and a possible addition of a 3 wood in the future and maybe a better fitting driver (definitely some user error on the driver swing right now) but feeling like this will be the year I hopefully can break into the single digit handicap bracket ","date":"2026-01-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1qgl8qr/1000_build_a_bag_help_needed/","author":"u/Mezza-","rating":null,"text":"Hi there, I’m about to be 21m in the UK, for this milestone birthday I am grateful my parents will buy me a golf setup.\n\nThis will be my third season of golf, I picked it up to destress from exams when I was younger although I never had any money, so I used my grandads old clubs! These are titleist blades, yes, I learnt to play with 40 blades which I use to this day.\n\nI get round the course in about 85 shots with these current clubs, really looking to improve on this though as I’ve had glimmers of sub 80 before.\n\nBecause of my height I need the shaft to be 1” longer so I need to buy D2C irons because of my budget, I’ve been looking a lot at the Vice VIG01 irons and I really like them, before going forwards with this choice I wanted to get some advice.\n\nWould anyone recommend anything different, am I making a big mistake?\n\nI like these irons because they would offer me a little bit more forgiveness, I’m not looking for game improvement or heavily forgiving irons I think I’m potentially past that now.\n\nAny advice appreciated :)\n\nEdit - also any bag recommendations?\n\nNeed a whole new bag like driver and wedges etc too, not focused on that currently as my irons are my best clubs, but a","date":"2026-01-18","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1qe31j9/trading_shaft_question/","author":"u/PsychologicalLead370","rating":null,"text":"I’ve got a t100 fitting 7 iron. I’ve got a lag shot. I’d like to buy a shaft that I could put a connector on that would be similar to the lag shot but that thing is too laggy - at least for now. I’ve bought an old women’s shaft to tinker with as a practice club. Is there a training shaft that I could buy that might be somewhere between the two?\n\nTitle is supposed to be “Training Shaft Question”","date":"2026-01-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1jlkaxh/7_iron_comparison_of_every_set_i_own/","author":"u/Bluechip506","rating":null,"text":"I am getting back into golf after 20+ years and wanted to test out my clubs to see if a new set was in order.  I've lost a lot of distance since last playing in my late 30's.  I was never a long hitter, with a 7 iron carry of about 150 (35° loft) but I am now hitting around 130+.  I just got a home sim and am having a lot of fun practicing.  I've got a lesson or two planned next month and am thinking about new irons.  My newest set is KZG Z0 from about 2001 (I only played the 7-pw in a mixed set with their forged CB's.) I was a 12.2 handicap back then and improving.  \n\nI currently have 5 sets of irons + my wife's set.  I tried them all today.  \n\n2 sets pf Tommy Armour 845's SilverScots (mine with reg flex steel and my wife's ladies flex graphite). Another Tommy Armour set - V25's, KZG Forged Cavity Backs, and KZG Z0's.  And finally my dads set of H&B Bobby Nichols Pro-lite's from the late 60's or early 70's.\n\nMy swing speed for the 7 iron is 75-80.  My most consistent sets were the 845's (7/10 solid contact) and the CB's (8/10) (130-135 carry) followed closely by the V-25's(7/10) (130yds).  The Z0's (7/10)(127yds) were next and still hit it pretty good, just a little shorter th","date":"2025-03-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1qw1i7r/whats_the_right_call/","author":"u/ButterscotchObvious4","rating":null,"text":"You really think this sub is gonna steer you away from option 3?","date":"2026-02-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1qw1i7r/whats_the_right_call/","author":"u/Tjoseph415","rating":null,"text":"You could try clubfinder to buy a replacement iron for your set. I did that a few years back for a taylormade 770 set that was missing a 5 iron","date":"2026-02-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1qw1i7r/whats_the_right_call/","author":"u/Exact_Juggernaut2558","rating":null,"text":"Should also add I am a 21 handicap, but down from about 25 6 months ago.\nThese are old Taylormade RSI1 (about 12-13 years old)","date":"2026-02-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1qw1i7r/whats_the_right_call/","author":"u/Over_Leave","rating":null,"text":"Go get fitted and treat yourself! \n\nBuying a second hand set is just paying extra on top of your fitted clubs for no reason, you’re only delaying what you really want/need and is a pointless cost unless you can’t afford to get fitted","date":"2026-02-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1qw1i7r/whats_the_right_call/","author":"u/Ravenous234","rating":null,"text":"Maltby and Takomo are doing some great things DTC.","date":"2026-02-05","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1qw1i7r/whats_the_right_call/","author":"u/Buy-The-Dip-1979","rating":null,"text":"4. Take it to a golf shop and see how much it will actually cost instead of dealing with assumptions and probably, and make a better informed decision.  It will likely be way cheaper than you think. \n\nOr... If you are just looking for a reason to spend the money... Go get fitted for new sticks.","date":"2026-02-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1qw1i7r/whats_the_right_call/","author":"u/D-Train0000","rating":null,"text":"Take it to the golf shop it’s either the loft/lie or the shaft.","date":"2026-02-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1qff4hw/witb_2026_lefty_1214_hcp/","author":"u/Over_Leave","rating":null,"text":"I too have only JUST finished my 14 club bag after many years\n\nI love that putter I personally had a Superstroke 2.0 flatso on mine but have just sold it to my buddy after buying a Scotty for my 30th \n\nI love your grips! I’m about to get my irons and wedges regripped and want something funky","date":"2026-01-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1qff4hw/witb_2026_lefty_1214_hcp/","author":"u/No_Razzmatazz_5817","rating":null,"text":"Hell yeah southpaw! This is a good kit! I like your club diversity. Keep putting in that work!","date":"2026-01-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1qff4hw/witb_2026_lefty_1214_hcp/","author":"u/Various-Customer-563","rating":null,"text":"Nice set up! What model is that Titleist iron? And is that the 4 iron you reference in the description?","date":"2026-02-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q4cic9/single_plane_golf_swing_help_i_am_hooking_a_lot/","author":"u/Funny_Reflection6450","rating":null,"text":"By the way, I’m looking for advice from only people who are used to the Moe Norman single plane golf swing. \n\nI am trying to swing like that and besides this problem, it’s been working very good\n\n","date":"2026-01-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1r61eon/beginners_guide_how_to_hold_a_golf_club_for/","author":"u/Cultural-Sorbet2820","rating":null,"text":"https://preview.redd.it/1hrgm2zxnsjg1.png?width=1280&format=png&auto=webp&s=1e0a6fb23df9d9eff93901efe3ae406bf07260d3\n\n# Understanding the Basics\n\nGolf is a game of precision. Even small mistakes create big problems in ball flight. The most overlooked fundamental is the grip. Without the proper grip, golfers struggle for years trying to fix their swing.\n\nThe grip determines the clubface position at impact, which controls ball direction.\n\n# The Neutral Grip Explained\n\nA neutral grip allows the clubface to return square to the ball naturally.\n\n# Lead Hand Rules\n\n* Grip in fingers\n* Thumb slightly to the right of center\n* Two knuckles visible\n\n# Trail Hand Rules\n\n* Palm covers thumb\n* Hands work together\n* V shape points to shoulder\n\n# Strong vs Weak Grip\n\n**Weak Grip**  \nHands rotated left → open clubface → slice\n\n**Strong Grip**  \nHands rotated right → closed clubface → hook\n\n**Neutral Grip**  \nSquare clubface → straight shot\n\nBeginners should always start neutral.\n\n# Hand Connection\n\nYour hands must function as a single unit. If your hands move independently, the clubface rotates unpredictably.\n\nTip:  \nPretend your hands are glued together.\n\n# Grip Pressure Control\n\nUse ","date":"2026-02-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kw42l7/is_this_the_secret/","author":"u/Accomplished_Face835","rating":null,"text":"I typically cannot stay in play off the tee. I decided to go to the range before my round today and just barely swing. To me this shot feels like I’m using like 30% of my effort to swing. I went and played and swung every club like this and shot my best round and proceeded to lose 1 golf ball in 18 holes.\n\nP.S. tips are appreciated","date":"2025-05-26","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1l15nxz/beginner_who_cannot_hit_irons_if_my_life_depended/","author":"u/Worried-Aioli8417","rating":null,"text":"Got a set of clubs about 5 years ago, took some lessons. Went to the range once a quarter or played in some work scrambles. Couldn’t believe I wasn’t excelling 😅. About six months ago I decided to commit to being able to play a round of golf. Now I am going to the range 4-5 times a week. \n\nI can’t hit irons. Period. My 9 is ok most of the time. 8-6 no. This is my 7. \n\nI have mostly focused on not standing up, keeping my head down and trying to make any sort of contact with the ball. \n\n-If I make contact with my 7, it goes right. Every time. \n-My 7,8,9 all go about 50 yards 😅 \n-PW, 9 iron, hybrids, driver all go straight. \n\nThis sub has given me some great ideas and tips. So I thought maybe you could help me? Thanks in advance.   ","date":"2025-06-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mibnt1/worst_golfer_i_know_fixed_my_grip_and_as_a_result/","author":"u/Free_Dome_Lover","rating":null,"text":"I'm currently a 22.5hcp and I was playing with my buddy who is a legit 40hcp. Last year I got myself down to almost a 16 and I've improved my swing a ton in that timespan with lessons, virtual coaching, endless practice etc... But my HCP got worse as my swing got better, the better swing and speed were accentuating my flawed grip. But I wasn't realizing that, nobody pointed it out to me.\n\nEven the few times I played with a scratch regular at my club he would tell me \"your swing is really good\" and then he'd try and give me some tip to help my over draws / hooks that would usually make it worse.\n\nPlayed with my 40hcp buddy and near the end of the round when I couldn't get the hooks to stop i asked him because I knew he was taking lessons too and he immediately goes \"it's your grip\".\n\nHe takes my bottom hand and turns it so that to me it felt uncomfortable where I'm **pushing my palm on my bottom hand on top of the shaft and only holding the club with a few fingers on my bottom hand.** I now feel the \"arm triangle\" thing I've heard people mention I also now understand what \"holding it towards your fingers\" actually means.\n\nMy next shot was an absolute stripe show and I finished that ","date":"2025-08-05","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pik5j6/addicted_to_this_feeling/","author":"u/Elegant-Respect4699","rating":null,"text":"Have had so much improvement with both shot shape, and distance. Literally just act as if you are “dropping the club,” right after u hinge and lag on the downswing.","date":"2025-12-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1l9tcr0/rebuilding_my_swing_with_muscular_dystrophy/","author":"u/Therealbillyz","rating":null,"text":"Hi everyone!  I have a really unique situation.  After golfing and playing basketball most of my life, I started experiencing balance issues and leg weakness 11 years ago around the age of 30.  It started mild but progressed as the years went on.  It got to the point where I could no longer run or jump and I have to use my upper body to push up to stand from a seated position and use a railing when climbing stairs.  \n\nAfter numerous frustrating doctor visits, I was finally diagnosed with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy 2L in March of 2021 after eight years.   A rare, progressive form of Muscular Dystrophy. At this point, I can barely bend my knee but can still walk under my own power. I just carry a cane just in case.  I miss sports so much but ive learned that I can still shoot around flatfooted and I can golf with a mainly arm heavy swing.  Because the muscles in my left foot are so weak it's almost like I'm in the cement and I can turn it like a typical swing but I make solid contact still and I if I let my natural momentum drift to my right leg when im following through I can do okay.  I actually shot a 98 last week which almost made me cry because I thought I'd lost this foreve","date":"2025-06-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q61c16/went_from_average_185_yd_driver_slice_to_260_yard/","author":"u/Born-Sea-4942","rating":null,"text":"My 5 iron is now my 185 club when it used to be my 150 club. \n\nThere's a lot of different \"swing fixes\" online. They say: Swing with your hips. Swing with your lead arm. Swing with your trail arm, use your lead arm to guide. Shallow your club path. Don't shallow and get stuck behind your body actually. Get different clubs. Use a strong grip.\n\nThe truth is that it's a dynamic movement and all of those videos have some truth to them but they don't paint the whole picture. To optimize your distance, you need to use all of your body in sync and speed up exactly at impact and through the ball. There's no magic trick that will fix your swing. There are just tips that you need to apply to fix what YOU are personally doing wrong.\n\nSince it's a dynamic movement with multiple moving parts: hips, weight shift, arms, shoulders, wrist hinge, grip, follow through, back swing; you need to identify what's wrong with your swing and the quickest way to do that is through a coach.\n\nTo be a master though you need to understand how all these moving parts work.  \n\nThe best fix I've found in 2025 was putting my trail palm on top of my lead thumb and feeling it extend at the top of my back swing as my hip","date":"2026-01-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1eb4ei7/got_the_golf_bug_first_time_hitting_with_my_own/","author":"u/Theironfox","rating":null,"text":"Never actually golfed other than mini golf and occasionally going to the range / Topgolf. Did go to an actual course when I was in middle school a few times, but don't think that really counts! Have always wanted to learn but was too intimidated by the time commitment and etiquette rules but recently got roped into playing a full 18 holes with some friends and somehow didn't completely suck (did end up picking up the ball and taking many really generous drops to not slow things down too much, and certainly wasn't keeping score)! Ended up taking my first lesson ever with my wife a week after that, then went with the same friends for another 18 holes (still not keeping score lol), which confirmed I was hooked.\n\nBought a set of used Callaway Edges and tried them out for the first time last weekend at a range. Tend to slice and struggle hitting the driver straight, but quite enjoy hitting irons and tried out a 5h for the first time, since all the rentals I used had a 5i instead. Often things do feel right and the ball seems to go straight enough, but like how exactly should the ball's flight path look like? The first shot to me is what I assume would be the best one given where the bal","date":"2024-07-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1cnyipg/am_i_shallowing_the_golf_club_and_creating_enough/","author":"u/Appropriate_Pin_7277","rating":null,"text":"Hi guys, I just want to ask is shallowing the club too much on the downswing a good or bad thing? Also is too much lag bad? And can someone explain to me what lag and shallowing means? Are both of these terms interchangeable with one another?  Do I have enough shallowing and lag in my downswing? I hit a push fade when it comes to the longer clubs such as my 3 hybrid, 3 wood, and driver.\n","date":"2024-05-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nzrcl0/long_irons_5i_killing_my_score_23hcp_5_months_in/","author":"u/No-Net-9888","rating":null,"text":"Hello all, having nightmares with anything longer than my 7 iron. \n\nThis is the standard shot that kills my scores, 80 yard chunky top with a 5iron, so I’m struggling with anything over 180 yards out. \n\nIt’s rare I hit a good shot with anything between 6iron - 3wood, the longer the club the worse it is. Basically have to just hit driver then 7 iron-wedges if I want to score well (For my hcp lol).\n\nThe second shot on any par 5 is my nemesis, even if I hit a good drive. Very low chance of a par if I hit a bad drive on a par 4. \n\nIf there are any glaring mistakes, please point them out! Cheers \n","date":"2025-10-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/15qedfh/i_have_currently_changed_how_i_grip_my_golf_clubs/","author":"u/Mrcaijones","rating":null,"text":"Any feed back for the interlock grip will be very helpful and I just really need to work on hitting my iron shots straight with this new grip 😁","date":"2023-08-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/yembgf/lag_shot_golf_driver/","author":"u/tiggahAus","rating":null,"text":"Anyone tried the lag shot clubs? I'm thinking of getting them.","date":"2022-10-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pzifqx/can_you_play_good_golf_without_compression/","author":"u/Bert_Skrrtz","rating":null,"text":"I started seriously playing this year and am shooting low 90s with terrible chipping. I’m hitting GIR or landing green side on my approach.\n\nFinally had my buddy film my swing and holy casting. I wasn’t surprised as I have a pretty high ball flight so definitely not delighting the club.\n\nAnyways, I’m having my first kid in 6 months… and my goals has been to break 90 before that. I think I can get it with just progressing on my chip and putt game.\n\nBut am I better off in the long term just forgetting that goal and rebuilding my swing asap to achieve lag/compression? I personally don’t feel like I need the extra distance of compression to start scoring better. Can one eventually break 80 without a compressed swing?","date":"2025-12-30","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1oy3nor/bad_clubs_or_bad_form/","author":"u/acresaway31","rating":null,"text":"So I recently had a friend tell me it looks like I'm way too bent over during my golf swing. I wasn't super aware of how bad it was until I started recording myself from behind like this. As everyone can see, it's like I'm bent almost 90°. So I understand this body position isn't optimal but my first thought has been that maybe I need a better fitted club. I know everyone here likes to preach that lessons are more important than club fittings, but I'm curious to know if my case is any different as a 6'1\" guy. \n\nThis particular shot went well. Straight towards the flag, only about 10 to 12 feet short of the hole, and my irons this year have felt like the better part of my game despite standing like this over the ball. \n\nFor more info, Takomos golf fitting tool has suggested I need an extra half inch of shaft on my clubs as well as a 2° upright lie angle based on height and wrist to floor measurement. The irons I have are some old ping g2's with the blue dot, which means 1° upright, and my 9 iron shaft length is 36\" which I assume is a standard length?\n\nAnytime I have tried standing more upright I feel crowded to the ball and is often when I end up shanking balls. This could just be ","date":"2025-11-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1o08la4/more_feedback_for_my_driver_please/","author":"u/DravenCarey","rating":null,"text":"I posted a little while back about my driver swing (as an aspiring long drive competitor) and I've tried to make some changes. This isn't what all of my shots look like, but it's closer to what I was going for. Does anyone see any obvious things to work on (I am intentionally pushing so my front foot barn doors open, but I'm working on the timing of it). \n\nEDIT #1:\n\nI probably posted this a little too quickly last night before bed without adding some relevant info in here.\n\n1.) I don't play golf (courses) I exclusively train for far drives to compete in long drive competitions.\n\n2.) If I ever did go play a course, I would never hit like this - I have a much more mellow swing that can get me 250-280 yds in the fairway if I want to, I would use that swing (and I wouldn't use my long drive driver with it's 4 degrees of loft lol).\n\n3.) This wasn't intended as any kind of self-serving, \"look at me\" post - I just want to become a better long drive hitter and I'm hoping I can get honest, helpful feedback from this community. This wasn't a cherry-picked video that I thought would let me show off, it's a hit with bad contacct that I thought would demonstrate how my body is moving on most of","date":"2025-10-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qzf8gd/can_someone_tell_me_why_the_ball_is_hooking/","author":"u/ProofSecond7138","rating":null,"text":"I have been playing golf for about 5 years now and at one point was playing off of a 9 handicap shooting low to mid 80s. Before the winter the driver was the best part of my game, I could get it out 280-300 with a baby draw on, or a slight push but could hit nearly every fairway. \n\nThis winter I wanted to start hitting ropy draws to try and get more distance out of my club. This was my downfall. I now can only play with a 7 irons and down and hit a slide draw and can get it 200 out but hitting anything above that, the ball snaps down and right (I’m a lefty). My swing feels the same as when I was hitting 300 steady and don’t know what’s gone wrong. \n\nI’ve tried slowing my swing down and tried hitting a cut but swing path stays from in to out 9-12 degrees no matter what I do. \n\nLet me know if you had this problem and if you may be able to help me fix mine. ","date":"2026-02-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/rakbu8/quick_question_and_any_opinions_on_lag_shot_golf/","author":"u/wnsduf1","rating":null,"text":"Anyone has bought or used the lag shot golf clubs? Or similar product to help and change your swing?","date":"2021-12-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1owkrrz/what_do_see_advice/","author":"u/Technical_Screen6948","rating":null,"text":"58 shot averages w/ 8 iron. Zero deleted. I’m left handed…","date":"2025-11-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1jzb9bv/help_me_understand_1095_club_speed_and_226_carry/","author":"u/funke910","rating":null,"text":"\nI know I’m not the longest hitter, but I feel like it should be going a little further than this with my club head speed.  What am I missing?  Time for a new driver? Haha.  If its helpful at all, I it my 7 iron 150-155. Any help in understanding would be appreciated.\n\nDriver:\nCalloway Epic 9 degrees(set to slight Draw bias and +2 / N) \nHzrdus Project X - Midspin / 55g / T800 / 6.0\nBall - Newish Pro V 1\n\nCarry: 226.8\nRoll: 6.4 \nTotal: 233.2\nLateral 6.4 Yards\nShot Type: Fade\nClub Head Speed: 109.5\nBall Speed: 144.2\nSpin: 3308\nSpin Axis: 20.0R\nSpin Loft: 15\nSmash: 1.32\nLaunch V: 13.7\nLaunch H 3.0L\nAOA: 1.5\nHeight: 92.4\nFlight Time: 6.4\n\nUsing Mevo+\n","date":"2025-04-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q6lskd/2_out_of_50_shots_received_attack_angle_on/","author":"u/Slorzed","rating":null,"text":"Had my first lesson 2 weeks ago, been seeing improvement since, but I still can’t get rid of my scooping no matter how hard I try. Feels like I’ve tried the most drills yet no improvement.\n\nAs title says I think I shot around 50 shots after todays course game and I received attack angle information on 2 of those, meaning all the other ones were so bad its not even showing anything.\n\nI can’t enjoy golf anymore when all my iron shots is disastrous. \nThis is me hitting a 7 iron.\n","date":"2026-01-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qhv1c7/30_hcp_played_for_6_months_contemplating_if_swing/","author":"u/Fun-Fortune5134","rating":null,"text":"Clubhead speed (5i) about 80mph now. Simulator has really helped with optimizing club and face path, but now I believe the big benefit from numbers perspective would be to increase landing angle. Shot shape (curve) 5-10 meters right.  \nReally grateful of all tips and thoughts.  \nEdit: Thank you everyone for your feedback. My next step will be to invest in regular lessons to correct swing mechanics.","date":"2026-01-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ow8qm6/help_driver_yips/","author":"u/WrongdoerSwimming445","rating":null,"text":"Sorry for the crappy quality, its cropped.\n\nI made a post last time with my iron swing, but like many, I struggle so much with my driver.\n\nLink to iron swing:  https://www.reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/s/DLE4lpr1fi\n\nI can hit all my other clubs fairly well (ik im not that good, I dont hit it pure everytime). But everytime I hit my drive it always slices 40 yards right and on reallly bad days I even do pull hooks. \n\nI think its mental but idk, I don't have much of a feel/tempo when it comes to hitting the driver compared to other clubs. \n\nAnw, any tips? My normal shot is a fade if u need to kno. ","date":"2025-11-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qt3b8n/is_my_simmat_ruining_my_swing/","author":"u/Perryfl","rating":null,"text":"about five months ago, I purchased a golf simulator and set it up in my garage. Since then, my swing has improved dramatically to the point where I play my blades on the Sim now because of how good of a swing I have with it.\n\nHowever, once I get on real grass, my swing is complete garbage I look and feel like a completely different golfer. I can't hit the ball flush half the time and my aiming seems to always be 10 yards right all of a sudden this is coming from being able to pure 90% of my shot shots with blades on the SIM/mat.\n\noutside of stopping using the sim altogether is there anything i can do? im essentially thinking its actually the mat, as the ball \"sits up\" a bit more than on real grass. does anyone have this issue? is there a mat out there that can better mimick real grass?\n\nEdit: no I'm not fatting it. I'm using the paper towel trick which rips off the paper towel placed a half inch behind the ball. If I hit it also using professional indoor Sims with the cameras, I can see I'm not fatting it. Additionally, you could tell when you're fatting it even though if you feels pure because the ball simply goes a club and a half shorter on the same.","date":"2026-02-01","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1r6cc5s/why_is_my_driver_spin_so_high_please_help/","author":"u/Silver_Insurance4788","rating":null,"text":"i’m 1 and a half months into golf and recently switched from outdoor driving ranges to indoor golf sims and for some reason hit drivers with really high spin, like in the 7000 range. Am i just hitting it terribly or is something wrong? I’m trying to slow down my swing but it still stays the same. I would really appreciate any advice.","date":"2026-02-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lfufb8/feeling_good_about_my_driver_swing_but_how_are/","author":"u/Capable_hands","rating":null,"text":"So I've been learning golf for about 8 months now, took some lessons. Practiced on the sim over the winter. Hit the green stuff this summer and had to learn it all over again. \n\nWell lately things have been clicking and I'm really happy with where my game is at... but then I see guys my age (low thirties) swinging 130mph. I can't fathom that at all. Is this really just swing speed training or should I go back to my coach and see if my technique is funky!?\n\nThanks all","date":"2025-06-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1f0gbl0/swing_speed_stuck_at_100mph/","author":"u/Teeumhigh","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been playing for 40 years. Ive been a low single digit hcp since college. Just turned 51 and I’m currently a 2. No matter what I do I can’t get my swing speed past 100mph. It’s been that speed since I first tried a launch monitor probably 10 years ago. Any tips? I’ve tried speed training and I work out a few times a week. The speed training hasn’t really showed when I get to golf course. I’ve gotten so worried about distance that golf isn’t as fun as it used to be. Just wondering if any coaches out there see something simple I’m not doing (or doing wrong) that would create more speed. Might have to break down and got see a swing coach but figured I’d give this a shot. ","date":"2024-08-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q0i686/severely_been_working_on_a_proper_golf_swing/","author":"u/FocalFalcon","rating":null,"text":"So my New Year’s resolution is to get into the single digits, and to have a proper golf swing. I am practicing my swing at work without a club and with a smaller plastic tube to keep myself busy every now and then. I’ve only been out golfing twice with this new swing so it still needs more work. 2 shots will be in the video, with the first being extra slow motion. The difference between the 2 clubs is how far I’m bringing it back, and getting that into the slot at impact. Which takeaway / backswing do you guys like more? \n\nWhat I am working on:\n\nDropping my hands to my hip before I start to activate my body. \n\nA proper takeaway.\n\nStriking down into the ball and not sweeping.\n\nKeeping my chest closed so I stop pushing.\n\nWhat I know I’m doing wrong:\n\nI still lift up a little because I’m getting stuck in the inside. \n\nI’m too uptight and stiff.\n\nI bring the club too far back.\n\nI don’t flip the club enough near impact so I’m losing speed. ","date":"2025-12-31","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1r5d3xr/best_drills_for_face_control_specifically_closing/","author":"u/35mm-eryri","rating":null,"text":"Hi everyone\n\nRecently been playing some nice golf for about 14-15 holes. Had a lesson before Christmas focusing on weight shifting (I never used to put enough on my back foot in the backswing, making it almost impossible to shift forward), and that then really helped me keep good lag in the downswing. \n\nHowever, something I’m finding on those 3-4 holes of a round is I’m not getting the face closed quick enough and leaking some big shows out right (push slice). Particularly a problem for me off the tee (currently just use 3 wood as I need more driver lessons) or second shots on par 5s. \n\nFor some more context, when I hit it well it does have a nice little fade which I’d like to keep, but any tips on how to get the feel for not leaving the face open in the downswing would be greatly appreciated!","date":"2026-02-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1o9tpz4/missing_left/","author":"u/halley_reads","rating":null,"text":"Can yall golf gurus explain from this swing why I was missing left yesterday? My normal miss is a right slice. I have the ball lined up a little more forward trying to draw the ball on this shot but it doesn’t draw. It moves directly left off the club face. ","date":"2025-10-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q56fxt/shanking_everything/","author":"u/iqyao","rating":null,"text":"Randomly started shanking and I cannot for the life of me understand. I’ve been working on fixing my over the top move, but after trying to a new feel, I started shanking 95% of my shots. When I tried to return to my old feel/swing, the shanks stuck around. Really feels like I just started playing golf again and super demoralizing. \n\nTried slowing down and the feel of hitting the toe of the club, with some improvement, but still not as consistent. I realize there’s stuff to work on about my swing, but would appreciate any tips on what is glaringly wrong that might help. \n\nIt has been 3 range/sim sessions, any tips on how you guys overcame? How long did it take? Someone please tell me there’s light at the end of the tunnel. ","date":"2026-01-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1oxf8lc/what_analogy_would_best_describe_how_you/","author":"u/dddash","rating":null,"text":"It would greatly interest me to hear about how you as an individual interpret and make sense of your swing. Like what kind of every day action, object or principle would you say helps you imagine your swing or would be how you would describe it. \n\nI’m not asking for the actual literal steps of a golf swing. But I am struggling to find my swing. There is some fundamental piece of how and where the power transfer happens. \n\nFor the past 10 years I was a combat lightsaber instructor and HEMA practitioner. And I was pretty good. But it’s helped and hurt my golf swing after not golfing for 20 years. \nSo I’m able to mimic a swing and rarely miss. But my iron shots are horrible and it’s all upper body. Using a launch monitor I struggle to get my clubhead speed past 70 with almost any club.  And I know speed doesn’t equal strength. But there is something crucial I’m missing. Probably has to do with hips. Anyway. ","date":"2025-11-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qwgmlb/have_we_overengineered_the_golf_swing/","author":"u/Sea_Selection1984","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been thinking deeply about golf mechanics, specifically the difference between older elite golfers and modern instruction, and I want to float a hypothesis for discussion.\n\nMy core belief is that older elite golfers (for example, Jack Nicklaus) operated with mechanically simpler swing systems, and that this simplicity was a major contributor to both their consistency and long-term greatness.\n\nBy “simpler,” I don’t mean crude or unsophisticated. I mean:\n\n\t•\tFewer adjustable variables in the swing itself\n\n\t•\tA largely unchanged motion across shot types\n\n\t•\tShot shaping accomplished primarily through setup bias (aim, face orientation, intent), not through internal manipulation of swing path, shoulder alignment, or ball position across wide ranges\n\nFor example, to hit a fade, the older model often looked like:\n\n\t•\tSlightly open the face\n\n\t•\tAim a little left\n\n\t•\tMake the same swing\n\nWhereas the modern approach often involves:\n\n\t•\tAdjusting ball position\n\n\t•\tAdjusting shoulder alignment\n\n\t•\tAdjusting swing path\n\n\t•\tManaging face-to-path intentionally\n\n\t•\tMonitoring attack angle and dynamic loft\n\nThat isn’t inherently wrong — but it introduces more controllable variables into execut","date":"2026-02-05","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qym8xu/cant_swing_after_consistent_simulator_time/","author":"u/Spare-Wishbone-5899","rating":null,"text":"I golfed maybe one a month over summer and a family member got a golf simulator membership at the start of the year. I go with them once to twice a week for 2 hours when we both have time, but my swing has gotten way worse over the past 2 weeks. I was hitting my driver 250 carry into 270 total yards, but it was never \"straight\", and my 7 iron was between 175-195 based on contact, 9 iron was 135-145 also based on contact. I started going to get a more consistent landing area instead of it going left or right. I set up the same as when I first started going but now my club face is wide open now and I'm reaching for the ball and hitting on the heel/back side of the club, if not the shaft. I don't know what is causing this as if i cant hit my driver it goes 180 after a shank but that is only 1 in 20 as i shank the rest now, i used to consistently hit it over 220 for a shank. my 7 iron is down to 140 to 150 and 9 iron to 110 to 125. My main focus to stop reaching as I'm hitting the outside edge of the ball instead of the middle like I used too. Any tips are appreciated.","date":"2026-02-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qjaw79/135_hc_consistently_playing_for_12_months_now/","author":"u/Frequent_Outcome4871","rating":null,"text":"When I first started I had a ridiculous duck hook (ex professional tennis player) so I did a lot of work on correcting face angle and grip and not hitting the golf ball with top spin. \n\nOnce that was all in check my stock shot shape is now a baby fade. The last 3-4 months has all been working on fixing early extension and a slightly more in-to-out path as I feel like I’m not getting the distance I should be (7 iron is a comfortable 138 metres). \n\nI’ve dropped from a 26ish HC when I first started and now playing off 13.5. \n\nWondering if anyone here notices anything and has any advice to keep the ball rolling and get into single digits this year!","date":"2026-01-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qmwsbj/driver_is_awful_beginner/","author":"u/Solid-Lavishness9705","rating":null,"text":"I installed a golf sim over the summer. I’ve seen tons of improvement and am really enjoying it. However, my driver swing is trash. I’ve only played regularly for about six months. \n\nMy 7 iron is consistent contact and average carries about 165. My 3 wood is consistent and carries about 205. I can’t carry 200 with my driver. \n\nI struggle with consistent contact on the face. I toe everything, and then over correct the club face and pull hook. My ball speed can’t break 130. \n\nI realize I’m a beginner and my swing is terrible. But lessons aren’t in the budget and I don’t need to to be great. I just want to have fun on the sim and be able to drive around 250 without my back killing me afterwards!\n\nWhat is the most glaring red flag with this slo-mo video? ","date":"2026-01-25","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kudp7v/why_am_i_too_stupid_to_increase_lag/","author":"u/No_Aide_2778","rating":null,"text":"I’m trying to get more lag into my golf swing. It works quite well during my practice swings, but not during the actual shot. What am I doing wrong?","date":"2025-05-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ocro3o/please_rotate_your_forearms_in_the_golf_swing/","author":"u/djmc252525","rating":null,"text":"This is a screen shot from an AMG video using HackMotion showing what the Tour Pros do with the lead forearm. 0 is neutral, -is pronated (palm down), + is supinated (palm up) . The positions at the bottom of the picture show you where in the swing this is. Pros reach peak forearm rotation just before the top, rotate all the way back to square in the brief 0.33 second ish downswing, then continue going until its 110 degrees rotated before the follow through eventually turns it back the other way a little\n\nIf your swing feels off. If you feel like your arms don't have room, like you're lifting, if people have told you you're steep, you're over the top, you don't rotate well, you're flipping, you're hitting blocks, you're hitting hooks, you are likely missing adequate forearm rotation\n\nDr Greg Rose at TPI coined the phrase \"You can't close a door you don't open\". If you don't rotate the forearms int he backswing, you can't rotate them in the downswing. Major source of power and a very easy way to effortlessly square the club up as well. Give it a shot on some half swings.\n\nEdit: Here is the AMG video. This part starts around 9min i believe \n\n[https://youtu.be/SH0r12OBJw0?si=L\\_y1cagfs","date":"2025-10-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qkae9n/swing_changes_from_summer_2024_to_now_feels_like/","author":"u/Alzman97","rating":null,"text":"Once I got m grip and setup in order, I spent most of the 2025 season on the shallowing rollercoaster. I ended up with the most over-swung, stuck, flippy, 2 way miss abomination of a golf swing. Even after a lesson I wouldn’t be able to let go of the fake aesthetic I was chasing. I would have 1 nice round in the low 80s followed by 10 rounds of 90+ and could hardly compress the ball. Driver would be okay if I kept the club speed very low but any iron shot was a shit show. Straight blocks and toe pulls. Returning to the fundamentals is starting to pay off. Keep things in front and don’t add extra steps to an already complex movement. ","date":"2026-01-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kfe58g/why_cant_i_stop_humping_the_damn_ball/","author":"u/sars445","rating":null,"text":"40y/o high handicapper, been playing for 25yrs and I just can't seem to stop violently early extending.  Even when I'm hitting \"good\" shots with what feels like solid contact, I look back at the video and it's still a wildly egregious cast/early extension. This was a par 3, 8 iron that *felt* flush, went way up in the air, and landed 6 ft from the pin.. Rare occurrence, and I'm very inconsistent as you might imagine.  I notice my yardage seems low for the clubs when I hit it \"well,\" a result of the scooping no doubt. \n\nI truly wonder what it feels like to compress a golf ball with an iron. It feels good to just hit the center once in a while when I get lucky enough with this garbage swing. \n\nI've seen all the early extension fixes and I haven't found anything that's made me feel what the correct sequence is supposed to feel like. At this point I've convinced myself that something's wrong with my anatomy and I'm incapable of turning my hips left even though I'm reasonably athletic. Any ideas to improve this? ","date":"2025-05-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pc2me4/got_a_new_driver_lost_my_drawhook_and_picked_up_a/","author":"u/BoxRevolutionary6351","rating":null,"text":"As the title suggests, I recently picked up a qi10 core 10.5 for a steal. I had a pxg 0211 2021 10.5 turned down to 9.5, that I liked but thought maybe I could get more out of something else and I found a qi10 for a steal, basically $115 after I sold my pxg for $100. My normal shot shape with irons and driver is a draw and my usually miss is hook but now with the driver it’s a push fade with a slice miss. However the qi10 is a longer driver than the pxg and I think that’s what’s causing the change in shot shape? My theory is the length of the club makes it harder to turn over, making my face lag and stay open? Not too sure. If anyone can give me some tips it would be greatly appreciated. Both had a 55g r flex and my swing speed is 95-103mph. ","date":"2025-12-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1p32z3k/tell_me_what_im_doing_wrong/","author":"u/The-ExInfringer","rating":null,"text":"What’s up fellow hackers. I need some help. I’ve been playing consistently for a year now. Limited to no experience beforehand. I’m currently a 25 handicap…still trying to break 100. My biggest issue is inconsistency and flat out inability to hit off the tee box.\n\nWithin 80 yards to pin with my wedges, chipping around the green, and putting are my biggest strengths. I can consistently close a hole strong when I get here. \n\nMy iron play is formidable, I can strike the ball consistently and have improved so much in that area. I hit 9-7 irons the best, 6 and 5 irons can be a struggle for some reason, but my 4 iron is consistently good and I can carry it 200-210. I’ve recently added a 3 wood to my bag and I’m improving but can hit it around 215-220. I’ve almost considered ditching driver and hitting off the deck with my 3 wood or 4 iron 🫠. \n\nMy driver shots are either a low stinger around 190-200 yards, or I somehow open my club face up and it goes 45 degrees to the right in the woods 😂 but when I rarely hit center face and a clean shot I get 250+ down the center with a nice fade. \n\nFor the life of me- I can’t set myself up in a good position after my drives. I used to hook it low an","date":"2025-11-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nccm5p/any_swing_advice_for_an_aspiring_long_drive/","author":"u/DravenCarey","rating":null,"text":"Hi all! I'm about 5 months into golf and I'm interested in being a one trick pony and competing in long drive. I've got pretty natural speed (club head that's in the 120 and 130s with peaks in the mid 140s) but I'm wildly inconsistent. I'll try to get a slomo shot next time but figured this would be a decent first post. \n\nFor background, I've had about 5-6 lessons so far and in this video I was actively working on using a stronger grip and trying to make decent contact. The things I think I'm aware of is that I don't think my left leg should bow in as much as it does on my back swing and I'd like to get more vertical extension at the top of the back swing. I think I rotate decently for a bit guy (6'4\" and 260 lbs) but I'm working on flexibility to do better with less injury. \n\nAnything other pointers/suggestions would be appreciated! ","date":"2025-09-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nznrsy/discussion_are_the_driver_and_iron_swing_the_same/","author":"u/ProntoCosmo215","rating":null,"text":"Golf WRX forum thread for reference: https://forums.golfwrx.com/topic/2064876-driver-swing-is-specialty-shot/page/5/\n\nHear me out - This is probably opening a serious can of worms, but I subscribe to Golf WRX email list and this thread came recommended today. It definitely got me thinking.\n\nThe question is: Would you consider the driver swing a specialty shot, or is it essentially the same thing as an iron swing?\n\nOverall it seems the consensus is that driver and iron are 98% the same. The only real difference is ball position and setup which is dictated by the length and loft of the driver. \n\nFrom personal experience, for the most part I hit my irons and wedges far better than I do driver. Not that I hit them exceptionally well (I only really play on weekends and am still trying to break 90 3 years in), but relative to my driver I hit irons/wedges with much more consistency.\n\nThe only thing consistent about my driver is the shot shape I hit. Good shot is a fade, bad shot is a big ol banana slice. Something I’ve noticed this season is that every time I consciously think to keep my head back, hit up on the ball, and swing right, it always ends in disaster. I either top it or lose it","date":"2025-10-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qubim9/about_4_months_into_golfing_need_some_advice_on/","author":"u/TruthTechnical110","rating":null,"text":"Need some pointers guys. Still early extending . launch monitor MLM pro 2 had me on the shot -0.6 club path  This was a 7 iron 204 carry with 217 total . 101 Mph club speed with -3.3 attack angle, -6.0 side carry,  apex 137ft, launch direction -0.4, launch angle 20.6, so still coming from out to In some. Just trying to get more consistent with my shots and repeatable swing . Any help would be appreciated. Thanks so much guys.  Sorry if that’s useless information just wanted to make sure I put everything in to help. Sorry for the wind noise . It was super windy and wind chill of 20 the other day felt like I had no . Flexibility 🤣","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1p36lwd/3_draws_3_straight_3_cuts_and_a_couple_flighted/","author":"u/wattyaok","rating":null,"text":"Some of you may have seen my post from the other day, it was getting dark and bad lighting. Decided to go out today and hit 3 draws, 3 straight, 3 cuts and a few flighted at the end just because I want the best chance at valuable feedback on where I can improve. Have played a full round of 18 in years and it’s very cold in New York (sorry for all the sniffles). One day recently I started thinking about golf again and actually got upset with myself that I haven’t played at all. Dusted off the clubs and have been hitting balls everyday and will continue to do so all winter. I’m building an entirely new bag and doing whatever I need to in order to achieve a “+” handicap. I was a scratch golfer at one point but I sat comfortably for year at a 2-3 handicap and I only hit my fade on every shot. The draw swing is brand new and it’s coming together quick. Being a former hockey player at a high level really helps adopt fast in golf. I made sure to keep the camera rolling with no stopping or edits for a true view on where I’m at. Clearly not the best set up so you’ll have to excuse the few that hit the trees and just trust the swing motion that they did what they were suppose to lol any advi","date":"2025-11-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mbis1o/your_hips_are_the_turbine_lag_is_the_speed/","author":"u/Expensive_Ad4319","rating":null,"text":"There’s been quite a number of requests for help with fixing faulty golf swings. Some of the requests are honest reviews, and I appreciate the feedback from our fellow Redditors.\nHowever, when responses like “close your club face” or “roll your wrists” are offered without careful analysis, that information is no more than a tip - Works for some: not for all.\nMost people who have reached out for help, are looking for two (2) things:\n1) Address Biomechanics (Flaws in the Swing)\n2) Game Improvement \n\nFor anyone seeking help with their swing, there’s 1 question that I’d ask beforehand.\n - Are you seeking good advice, or merely a tip to get fix your swing?\nIf you’re looking for good advice, I’d suggest taking a look at the following resources.\n\nThe P-System Golf Swing\n\nhttps://youtu.be/s7z4qRVR_Vo?si=rGCCo8fkOzRzICtC\n\nAnyone can follow this movement, and understand the biomechanics of a correct golf swing. When I look at a video, and see that a golfer had taken the club back incorrectly, or had too much upper body movement, it means something to give that person a reference point. This helps them to best understand and replicate what is right. You may not be able to match all of the pos","date":"2025-07-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mr59eh/strong_grip_destroyed_my_swing_im_back_to_square/","author":"u/Outrageous_Machine93","rating":null,"text":"Hello;\n\n3 Months ago for an unknown reason (probably a random youtube video) I started to experiment with strong grip with 3 knuckles visible.  \nI loved the power, I had amazing ball contact and I thought I could work on it.\n\nAfter 3 months, I couldn't solve the hooks and also the grip increases the shaft lean so I actually deloft every club. It almost feels like a punch shot.\n\nSo I decided to revert back to my normal swing.. aaand its gone.\n\nI just simply can't manage a natural grip. The grip feels like floating in my palms, I can't control the club head anymore, I don't have the power, It feels so unnatural. I'm literally back to beginner golf.  \nI really practiced several days hoping It would start feeling normal but it isn't.\n\nWhat would you recommend:  \nA) Stick with strong grip, hooks and shaft lean can be resolved?  \nB) Shoot thousands balls and hope that the feeling with natural grip comes back","date":"2025-08-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qkj64m/help_with_swing/","author":"u/bearcats0923","rating":null,"text":"Hi everyone! I’ve been golfing since I was probably 4, played a decent amount in my childhood, then focused on baseball throughout high school, and in the last ten years or so I only get out a few times a year. Probably a 25 handicap but feel like could cut 10-12 strokes with consistent and intelligent play/course management.\n\nI would diagnose my major swing flaws as 1) wide-open-club-face-spinny-slices 2) overswinging and 3) swing path (I’ve almost never taken a proper divot).\n\nDoes anyone have any immediate tips? The first two 3-wood swings were topped and went just about no where, and the iron swing was a fairly straight pitching wedge that was an unintentional almost stinger that was 50% the shot arc I was going for. Thank you!\n\nTLDR; swing tips pls! Baseball/fast hips = open face slices? Have developed my “new” swing at home by swinging my arms in front of a mirror lol. Thank you!","date":"2026-01-23","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1r3540u/everything_is_hookingagain/","author":"u/Nice-Yogurtcloset414","rating":null,"text":"Just fixed my hook last season, but just finished a stretch of speed training and now it’s back. Swing at my on course speed here leaving 5-8mph club head speed in the bag. The first swing is an example of a good ball flight with just enough spin to get the ball in the air, the second swing is what 90 percent of my shots are doing. I have always been a lower spin player with very high launch, but now my peak height has dropped from an avg. of 125ft to 70ft and I am struggling to keep the ball in the air, I basically have to feel a slice right now to hit a straight ball with any spin like the first vid. Anything in the swing the is leading to this or should I just double down on my “slice” feel until its natural?","date":"2026-02-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1gjgu2v/can_i_realistically_get_a_300yrd_drive/","author":"u/Yellowyflibibb","rating":null,"text":"This is about as good as I can hit it on the sim. No speed training but do work out big core muscles fairly often. Play golf ~once a week. Disregard previous drives, others were hitting as well.","date":"2024-11-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1l14opj/explain_this/","author":"u/Fubberz","rating":null,"text":"Shot the round of my life today. Watched one YouTube video on grip. Made a huge difference. I was crushing the ball and accurately. Apparently I had the wrong grip for 10 years. Probably won’t do it again. But I was in the zone today. ","date":"2025-06-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q6x7kh/trying_to_decide_between_game_improvement_vs/","author":"u/moeabraham","rating":null,"text":"Hey all m, I’m a 16 handicap and irons are the strongest part of my game right now. I’m currently playing 2021 T200s with stiff shafts and getting around 190 carry with my 7 iron. I’m not chasing extra distance, but I am trying to find something that gives me more consistency and better spin without totally sacrificing the yardage I’m used to.\n\nI stopped by Dick’s Sporting Goods recently and tried out a few different 7 irons on the launch monitor. These aren’t super in-depth fittings — just quick sessions to get a feel for different heads and shafts. Here are average numbers from the better strikes I had with each setup:\n\nJPX Hot Metal (Recoil ESX 60 F3 shaft)\n\t•\tCarry: 211 yds\n\t•\tTotal: 227 yds\n\t•\tBall Speed: ~140 mph\n\t•\tSpin: ~5000 rpm\n\t•\tLaunch: 16°\n\t•\tShot shape: Small draw, ~10 yards offline\n\nTitleist T350\n\t•\tCarry: 180 yds\n\t•\tTotal: 205 yds\n\t•\tBall Speed: ~132 mph\n\t•\tSpin: 6000+ rpm\n\t•\tTightest dispersion of the bunch\n\t•\tDidn’t feel as fast, but super forgiving\n\nPing G730\n\t•\tCarry: 209 yds\n\t•\tTotal: 225 yds\n\t•\tBall Speed: 136 mph\n\t•\tSpin: 4400 rpm\n\t•\tFelt hot but a little low on spin\n\nCallaway Ai Smoke\n\t•\tCarry: 203 yds\n\t•\tTotal: 224 yds\n\t•\tBall Speed: ~140 mph\n\t•\tSpin: 6100 ","date":"2026-01-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qgcvdd/first_real_lesson_feedback/","author":"u/Kristo10101","rating":null,"text":"Recently tried a new instructor after the previous two attempts just overloaded me with swing thoughts and put me off lessons for months (and ruined what little positives I had to my swing in the process)\n\nThis one helped a lot and kept it simple, I was prone to a slice and a very arm heavy swing. So he told me to focus on 1) standing much further back from the ball, 2) leaning more over the ball for space, 3) making sure I try and turn my right hand over the left on the backswing and allowing the wrist to hinge while taking the right hand back over the left on the downswing and holding the position through the follow through.\n\nWent great towards the end I was hitting a few 7 iron shots 170 yards with a slight to strong draw.\n\ni have tried to replicate it alone however and am struggling. The best shot feeling wise is the one I've posted. But im now blading a lot of my iron shots and dont really know what im doing differently.\n\nim standing the distance away he said (so if i address the ball and drop the club in line with my left leg it should go to about knee height). I am not thinking too much about my body and more just trying to make sure my arms are moving over eachother with en","date":"2026-01-18","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nnzwvf/how_bad_is_it_to_have_an_inside_takeaway/","author":"u/Apprehensive-Note-74","rating":null,"text":"I’ve tried hard to get rid of it, but I always come back to a really inside takeaway. It just feels consistent, repeatable, and easy to produce draws which is the shape looks better to my eye for me. And I don’t feel like I have to manipulate anything. \n\nWhen I try to get club steeper or get hands / club head higher, I feel like my rhythm and feel gets lost, even when I can produce decent shots. \n\nAm I screwing myself in the long run by practicing with this inside takeaway? Will it bite me in the butt in the quest for scratch? Thoughts welcome. \n\nFor reference: 11 handicap player, 7 iron swing","date":"2025-09-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1jm4o25/not_sure_how_many_golf_balls_i_had_to_hit_to_get/","author":"u/yohobo78","rating":null,"text":"After puking from watching myself swing in the first two videos, I set out to relearn how to swing a golf club. Still not where I want to be, but I never find myself shooting above 90 anymore. My bad/improved swings are roughly two years apart, had 2 total lessons, filmed thousands of shots, and just tried different things until they worked. Hdcp has gone from a 26 to a 14. ","date":"2025-03-28","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nqa0z0/8_handicap_1_year_in_story_in_description/","author":"u/icabueno","rating":null,"text":"Before y’all chew me up allow me to explain. I picked the game up last November but I played a bit as a kid, I played tennis in college so I have good hand-eye coordination. Fast-forward a few months to March when I lost my job. Through golf I was able to keep my spirits up and channel some of the anger into motivation to improve. I practiced daily to keep myself busy, I read books on technique, I studied swings from tour players and I accepted how much I didn’t know and had no expectations. I found refuge in golf and life would’ve been very hard if I hadn’t. \n\nI asked a friend of mine that is a PGA pro and he said my head movement isn’t a problem since it only happens with driver and I can still get consistent good contact (above 1.47 smash factor). \n\nFor the longest time my sequencing was off but a few weeks ago I had a big breakthrough in my backswing which allowed me to store a ton of energy through lag and better sequencing. Fixing that made my cruising club speed jump from low 100s to mid-high 110. \n\nThanks for reading and I hope if you’re going through things golf helps you like it helped me ♥️\n\n","date":"2025-09-25","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ohv5d9/relatively_new_to_golf_any_tips_to_increase_ball/","author":"u/AutumnPAX","rating":null,"text":"Was working with my driver today, not every shot looked like this, but based on the data is there anyway to increase the ball speed and/or distance? \n\nI hit about 60 or so balls today and averaged only around 190ish on the distance (subtracting 10 or so duffs which went all but 60 yards…). I’m using an old driver, didn’t know if upgrading would be worth it until I’m more consistent. Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated!","date":"2025-10-28","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mgyxzo/help_with_track_man_numbers_please/","author":"u/vector_master1","rating":null,"text":"Hello,\nI’m posting my 6 iron numbers. My club direction used to be like -5 degrees which was way over the top. I’m working on topping my hands into the slot to shallow out my swing. My direction is usually from-.7 to +2 depending on the swing however my angle of attack with this 6 iron ranged from -7 to -9. I’m so lost and need help as to why. Thanks so much. ","date":"2025-08-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nffion/who_knew_slowing_everything_down_has_transformed/","author":"u/UniqueZero","rating":null,"text":"Started playing golf in April when I joined a local club. Received my handicap a few weeks ago after playing a few comps. Sitting at 23.5 which is more than fair. Best round in comp is 93 and worst is 118.\n\nI’ve been having lessons every four weeks. I’ve played cricket all my life and squash for around 10 years and really struggled with building a consistent swing that didn’t rely on timing. My swing path has been anything from 5-15 degree out to in and couldn’t stop throwing shoulders around at top of backswing, tried alignment sticks in buckets, over the ball, wedges on outside of ball… I could avoid them all but the swing was back to terrible once they were removed. I explored lots of different feels but nothing would stay more than a few days and I’d be back trying to just hit the ball with too many swing thoughts.\n\nThe last lesson I had unlocked everything for me. I was always trying to hit the ball hard and enjoyed hitting clubs further than PGA tour average which were either flying 50 yards from line if my face opposed path or 70 yards right of target if I left my club face open. My last four comps I have had to play 4 iron off tee just to keep the ball in play.  I was a ter","date":"2025-09-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qwl07c/29_hcp_looking_for_advice_to_fix_my_slice/","author":"u/Concerned_AM","rating":null,"text":"Hey,\n\nBeen playing golf about a year. Lowest I’ve shot is 97, average around 101-106 at the moment. \n\nI struggle badly with a slice and getting my driver more than 200 yards. It goes anywhere from 160 yards to 225, on average 180-200. \n\nI was just looking for some advice if there’s anything glaringly obvious I can do to stop my slice. I am aware I come over the top, the trouble is when I try to actively shallow the club I find I struggle to even make contact. My left arm pulls in the follow through, which I’m assuming is a consequence of my OTT swing. \n\nAs you can see, I’m also set up aiming left to try and counter the slice but I’m aware that’s a band aid.\n\nThanks for any advice. ","date":"2026-02-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q8fyf9/swing_advice/","author":"u/Legal-Bullfrog9337","rating":null,"text":"Hello everyone. I was wondering if I could get some critique on my swing and things I need to work on. Been practicing a lot in the winter now recently joining a simulator in Boston. I’d say my handicap is around 12-15 (I don’t track it, yet). A lot of my shots are pushing right. Been working on my grip, setup, and backswing recently. Today I focused on creating lag in the backswing my putting slight pressure on my lead hand to lever the club up. I am generous to receive any tips/advice you have to give. Looking to break 80 this summer. This is a 9 iron swing in slow mo. One of the few better shots I had.\n","date":"2026-01-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/15mho7e/what_training_aid_do_you_swear_by/","author":"u/Jackwasrightallalong","rating":null,"text":"We all know (and probably own) a million training aids. My shelf includes the lag shot, putting mirror, alignment sticks, and grip trainer. Interested in the ProSender, hackmotion, etc. \n\n What have you used and swear by?","date":"2023-08-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ns21bb/if_i_could_change_just_one_thing_before_visiting/","author":"u/Chrolan1988","rating":null,"text":"Second week trying golf out, this is the fourth basket of balls I have bought so I am about 400 balls hit to date ish.  \n\nAppreciate I am teeing off with a 7 iron here but trying to improve the swing and get some consistency to start with.\n\nIs my left knee bending like that my biggest problem?\n\nAlso, if it’s a case of ‘where to start’ then should I just stop now before getting clubs etc. \n\nAny guidance appreciated","date":"2025-09-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1i8klai/carry_distances_for_irons_dont_match_driver/","author":"u/Apprehensive_Fix4283","rating":null,"text":"So recently I made a swing change that increased my distances by 10ish yards by holding the club more loose in my hands. 9iron carries about 145, rolls out to 155, 8iron carries about 155 rolls out to 165, etc etc which I guess puts me at about the 110 swing speed column. My clubs are lofted low so it’s probably closer to 100-105 mph. \n\nAnyway, it doesn’t matter because the main point of this post is because I drive it 230 carry and 245 total at best, which does not match the club speed of my irons at all. I’m about a 9 handicap and know when I’m striking it well, and I still can’t get my driver to go that far.\n\n\nNot sure if this chart is outdated, or if my driver swing just limits my distance somehow, or if I am due for a new driver (300+ rounds).\n\nAny thoughts?","date":"2025-01-24","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qe8r4b/what_do_these_trackman_numbers_tell_me_about_my/","author":"u/Fantastic_Energy_577","rating":null,"text":"I usually draw it a little more but these are from a pretty standard 7 iron shot ","date":"2026-01-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1m2n013/went_from_a_8_to_40_hcp_in_6_weeks_please_help/","author":"u/doobaneb","rating":null,"text":"I have a grade 3 tear of the right meniscus that occurred about 6 weeks ago. \n\nI most likely need surgery, but my surgeon suggested that I reintroduce activity and if I am pain free, I should consider not getting surgery. \n\nGood news is that I am pain free. Bad news is that my club path has gotten so far over the top that I can’t consistently hit anything longer than a 7 iron. \n\nI took a screenshot of P6 and good lord the club is so far outside my hands it is a miracle I get back to the ball. \n\nAnything obvious or glaring that explains this new and massive swing issue? (anything obvious other than “don’t play golf with a grade 3 torn meniscus”)\n\n","date":"2025-07-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lzrly3/when_do_you_stop_thinking_about_distance/","author":"u/Rude_Award2718","rating":null,"text":"So for contacts this is an absolutely honest score with penalties and drops. My accuracy was quite good and I was able to get most of my tee shots in play with a decent second shot. \nI'm still absolutely struggling getting off my back foot in the swing and I know I had a few shots where I was so anxious and nervous about hitting a certain distance that I completely screwed it up. \nAt what point after 2 years of trying am I mentally able to not think about the distance I'm supposed to hit and just let the club do its work? I'm still mentally unable to realise that I'm holding a different club each time I swing and I'm trying to hit the ball as hard as I can thinking that will give distance. My practise swings and my drills are super smooth and easy but I just cannot mentally let go when it counts. Is this normal?","date":"2025-07-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q3d4jy/golf_swing_before_the_new_year/","author":"u/Sudden-Recipe7647","rating":null,"text":"My swing before I got a launch monitor for Christmas. My 7-iron was around 85 mph. After swing training (with my clubs), 7i is up to about 92 mph (max swing, no ball). Now I’m locked in on dialing the right sequence for more speed.","date":"2026-01-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lrzkai/what_is_causing_low_ball_flight_with_good_smash/","author":"u/dhint4","rating":null,"text":"I have never been a super high ball hitter due to mediumish club swing (I hover in the 75-80ish with the 7 iron). Recently got fitted for new clubs and hit this one set incredibly well and even way higher than I am used to. However, now that I have played a few rounds with them, my ball flight has been incredibly low. So I fired up the simulator and have attached the data. My ball flight is super straight and I am extremely happy with the consistency. However, even with a smash factor of 1.4, I can't get my 7-iron higher than 65 feet and have no stopping power. Is anything obvious in the data standing out that would cause this or is my swing speed simply not fast enough for stopping power with a 7-iron?","date":"2025-07-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1p2ea22/why_golf_slingshot/","author":"u/golfSlingshot","rating":null,"text":"It’s the one club in golf that lets you train speed, tempo, sequence and timing with haptic feedback.  Just swing and feel!","date":"2025-11-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1cfpdfy/15_years_of_flipping_what_do_i_do_now/","author":"u/DirtyDirk23","rating":null,"text":"So I’ve been playing consistently for 15+ years and have been stuck at an 11 for the last 5. Have had real issues with ball striking last couple years, I did a fitting and came to the conclusion I needed +2.25 flatter lie (at address my toe was very high. I get that that’s ok but at impact it wasn’t flat) I  haven’t bent my irons rather have been standing more upright at address and standing really close to the ball to get the club to lie flat. Also “trying” to swing more vertical and not flat. In 10 minutes my ball striking was the best it’s ever been!!! I thought I figured it all out, but recent feedback from a head pro of mine said i am flipping at impact and standing straight up, which I realize he’s completely correct. I’ve always hit my irons really high, too high as I lose a ton of distance. PW-100 7-140 4-170. But I’m hitting the ball straight and as consistent as ever. \n\nHere’s the conundrum. I feel I can’t drastically change my swing to stop flipping without standing as upright, which means going back to old setup, with my club lie not correct\n*THIS IS MY OPINION AND 1 GOLF FITTER SAYING I NEED A FLATTER LIE*\nIt could be my shitty swing giving me bad feedback too. Are the","date":"2024-04-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pm0t07/help_completely_lost_my_swing/","author":"u/Street-Elevator8124","rating":null,"text":"I’m currently an 18HCP after playing for the last 2 years. I had been floating around a 92-100 score the last 6 months and been getting lessons but in my last 5 rounds I’ve shot +12 / +14 / 16 / +17 / +18. I thought I’d cracked it, had some great simple swing thoughts and feels - it felt easy and natural and I was really enjoying my game.\n\nThen a few days ago I went to play 9 holes and on the range beforehand (i usually hit 20 balls to warm up) I shanked every single one. I felt off, awkward, out of sync. Went and got a lesson yesterday, nothing helped, I couldn’t find my groove and everything is a proper shank or push slice.\n\nI feel frustrated, demoralised and like giving up. I know this sort of thing can happen in golf, but I must have hit almost 100 of these shots in a row. It’s like I’ve never picked up a club.\n\nWhat do I do?","date":"2025-12-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q3ecg1/fixed_slice_now_fighting_weak_push_right/","author":"u/hypoxicdrive","rating":null,"text":"First year playing golf seriously. Started with a big slice from an OTT swing and negative path. Took a few lessons and fixed that.\n\nNow my stock shot is a draw, but my misses are weak pushes (less often hooks). Short/mid irons feel solid, but consistency drops with longer irons.\n\n7i carry: \\~150s\n\n(9i \\~130s, 8i \\~140s)\n\nPlaying \\~20-year-old irons (father-in-law’s), no fitting yet.\n\nLooking for feedback on:\n\n\t•\tNext most important thing to work on\n\n\t•\tCause of my weak pushes? I’d love to eliminate one side of the fairway. \n\n\t•\tMore lessons or club fitting at this stage\n\n\t•\tAnything glaring or fundamentally broken in my swing\n\nFirst video attached is my stock shot, and the second is a typical miss (push).\n\nThanks!","date":"2026-01-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mzc2r2/what_shaft_flex_is_better_for_me/","author":"u/Evbratt","rating":null,"text":"I need to buy a new shaft for my driver that broke so I went to pga superstore and tested some different shafts. I don’t really know anything about the differences in golf equipment and always figured it just didn’t matter until i could actually hit the ball well but since i have to buy a new shaft I’d like to make sure that i get the right thing. I hit a bunch of balls and These pictures are of the two shots that I feel I made the best contact on with each shaft. (1st pic was an extra stiff and second was a stiff shaft.) I didn’t really know what I was looking at they both seem to be decent shots and the people that worked there were very unhelpful so I was hoping if there’s anyone here who knows a lot about equipment who can guide me in the right direction or try to make sense of the different numbers. Thank you","date":"2025-08-25","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qcbr3b/question_about_upgrading_golf_clubs_coming_from/","author":"u/MrMakaveli26","rating":null,"text":"So I started golf about a few months ago . I have progressed alot to where all my shots are within 5ft  no matter the club. Really good  accuracy.\n\nThe clubs are good for beginners as I got them for a gift to start, but now I think they are holding me back and time for an upgrade .\n\nI was looking at reviews for the Costco Kirkland Signature p790 clones . The reviews seem good for the price.\n\nWhat clubs would you recommend to buy coming from beginner clubs? I upgraded my driver to a Taylormade r7 quad  and I also have a ping  g430  7 wood\n\nEdit what I mean for hitting everything 5ft. Is for the offline trackman data . Most of my shots are all straight . Barely offline .","date":"2026-01-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nii6gp/early_extension_blues/","author":"u/Preference-Overall","rating":null,"text":"Hey guys, first time poster here...Essentially, im a high handicap noob golfer. Had 5 lessons last year and seemed to be in a good swing kf things and trotting towards breaking 100. I then got new clubs (v forgiving ping G440s) that were cut to my actual height ( +1.5in).\n\nEver since getting them a couple of months back, I feel like ive gone totally in reverse. Tops, duffs and all sorts - but the nasty emergence of something i hadn't done since the first few months = early extension.\n\nIm going for fresh lessons with new clubs, weekly starting soon. But i have golf to play in the meantime... For my own sanity, is there anything anyone can recommend to get me to stop doing this? Im convinced im too close to the ball (despite doing the knee test on every shot) \n\nAny ideas on the rest, of course, gratefully received! ","date":"2025-09-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1j5llug/what_is_the_one_drill_that_has_improved_your_golf/","author":"u/InHocWeFly","rating":null,"text":"I would love to hear about the golf drills that have improved your game the most. For me it is putting tees in the ground on both sides of the ball to help me to hit the center of the club face. The second drill that I have found most helpful is putting a piece of tape behind the ball and not hitting it. This helps me to eliminate fat shots.\n\nHow about you? I would love to hear your tips.","date":"2025-03-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qlrzak/launch_monitor_owners_im_looking_for_beta_testers/","author":"u/Necessary-Yellow920","rating":null,"text":"When I first started using my launch monitor, I often found myself staring at the screen \n\nwondering \"okay, but why did that happen?\".  I could see my 7-iron ballooned, but connecting attack angle → dynamic loft →  spin → that specific result wasn't intuitive. And tracking whether I was getting better over time? Forget it. \n\nSo, I built a tool [(www.simsightsgolf.com)](http://www.simsightsgolf.com) that takes launch monitor data (screenshots or CSV exports) and uses AI to connect the dots — what the numbers mean, what's likely causing the issue, and what to focus on. It also tracks goals over time so I can see if my practice is working.                             \n\nI've been using it for a while and it's helped me, but I'm at the point where I need other people to break it and tell me what's missing or confusing.  \n\nI also just finished a new feature that I think is cool – you can text the app a screenshot of your launch monitor screen after a shot and the system will text you back with a quick analysis and a link to a full analysis of your golf shot and what your numbers mean.                                                                              \n\n  What I'm hoping to lear","date":"2026-01-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1oxdif5/a_terrible_slump_swing_or_mental_issue/","author":"u/brt16","rating":null,"text":"As the title says, I either am in a terrible slump or just have lost my ability to swing a golf club. I am having trouble striking the ball consistently, I’ve lost about 15-20 yards per iron and even more with driver. I can’t stop slicing/fading the ball. I’m chunking my irons a ton too. I’m even having a problem with hosel shanks all of a sudden. I used to naturally draw the ball but can’t draw it at all anymore. \n\nFor reference, a month and a half ago I shot multiple rounds consecutively in the 80s, nothing crazy, but now I can’t break 100. I practice all the time but I’m not sure what’s going on. I saw my coach who’s a PGA professional and division 1 golf coach and he apologized to me and said he wasn’t sure what’s going on. He’s never not been able to get me to hit some good shots. The swing in the video is a relatively good shot for me right now; 8 iron going about 140 yards but it could go 160+ a couple months ago. \n\nI’m open to any thoughts bc I’m about out of ideas. I’m questioning if it’s just a mental thing or if my swing has changed for the worse. I’m not sure if I need to change coaches or stick with him. I credit him with a lot of my previous success. ","date":"2025-11-15","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mnheng/what_do_you_think_is_more_important_grip_or_swing/","author":"u/ekimtk","rating":null,"text":"I am a 5 handicap player that hovers around 75-82 in most rounds. My ball striking is easily the weakest part of my game. I drive it really well and my short game is strong. Ball striking on any shot that is longer than 160 yards can lead to right misses. My proximity to hole is definitely lacking and is why I don't have more birdies in my rounds. This leads me to my question. What is more important to fix. My strong grip or my out to in swing. I am starting to get the feeling that my strong grip is helping me close the club face. Whenever I strengthen my grip to practice I miss miles to the right. Either a straight block or a blocky slice. When I switch my grip back to being strong it clearly helps close the club face at impact. Do these two things need to be fixed together? Should I work on grip and then swing path since everyone says the grip is the foundation of the golf swing? I feel like fixing both of them at the same time is going to lead to 6 months to a year of shooting 90 while I learn the basics from the ground up again missing everything in a different zip code to the right. Or is it better to just game the swing and grip that I have and work on consistency since I am ","date":"2025-08-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ig23kc/am_i_getting_enough_distance_for_my_swing_speed/","author":"u/Patient-Tune-4421","rating":null,"text":"Played a round on Trackman today. These were the drives. Some good, some less good, but overall, am I getting decent distance out of my swing speed for my driver?\n\nI'm a 19 hcp. Are others with the same swing speed getting similar numbers/range of numbers?","date":"2025-02-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qa53t4/golf_after_illness/","author":"u/AssistanceHorror6728","rating":null,"text":"I am a relatively newer golfer, I have been playing for about 8-9 months now. I am not any good, but have had a decent consistent swing and score anywhere from 95-105. Last week I got the flu and took me out of playing for about 7 days. I returned to playing this week and can’t even get the ball off the ground, legitimately did not have 1 good or decent shot in 3 range sessions. Every single shot was off the hosel and I didn’t have one single shot over 80 yards. Most flu symptoms are gone but still have a lingering rough cough that comes every few minutes. \n\nHas anyone ever gone through this before? I feel so lost after having 3 full range sessions without 1 okay shot, I was better the first time I ever picked up a club than I am right now it makes no sense. Any help or similar experiences is appreciated.  ","date":"2026-01-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qjktdp/swing_advice_for_a_beginner/","author":"u/No_Part_25","rating":null,"text":"Inaugural Reddit post btw 🎊\n\nStarted last year, not tracking handicap yet but will be moving forward. Ive been swinging for the love of the game and transfusions at 9 am on weekdays.\n\nPossibly worth noting that I am a lefty in everything I do except golf.\n\nAttached clips of driver, 5 wood, 4 hybrid, 7 iron, and sand wedge. Went from slicing everything when I started, to the left leaning tendency you see in these videos. Hook can get really ugly with the driver, and i hit a driver straight maybe 15% of the time. It’s mostly curving in unintended ways, more likely to hook than slice. If I push a shot it’s usually straight and not curving too much.\n\nWith the irons/wedges I have inconsistency between topping and chunking the ground. Flushing is rare.\n\nAm I chopped aka get lessons ASAP or is there a foundation to build on with my form?","date":"2026-01-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qnb74m/low_handicap_swing_improvement_without_drills_and/","author":"u/kliba","rating":null,"text":"I'm somewhat over practicing positions and drills. Taking feels from the range to the course is very hard unless you play multiple times a week. The muscle memory is too strong.\n\nIs there an approach that completely ignores all 'technical' work and simply uses your athletic/golf brain to solve problems?\n\nFor example, I get stuck on the inside often. 10% of shots are snap hooks. I am totally burned out trying to solve this with positions, gadgets, and drills. Just manipulating the club 'to hit a fade' is helping clear my head and improve my morale. I'm seeing less snap hooks, but of course some slices instead, but working this way feels more sustainable than banging my head against the wall.\n\nAre there any books, programmes, or coaches that encourage this?","date":"2026-01-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1r9927u/early_extension_slight_cupping_in_wrist_what_else/","author":"u/Flashy-Emu-3049","rating":null,"text":"7 iron club speed is around 90mph. Although my spin is avg in the 9,000 and can max out my full swing sim at 11,000 at times. I’ve recently been made aware of my early extension and slight cupping of wrist and am looking for drills and excercises to improve my swing. Very inconsistent irons shots.","date":"2026-02-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ldpdgl/for_all_the_slicers_out_there/","author":"u/PrestigiousArm4901","rating":null,"text":"Ill start this with im not claiming to be an amazing golfer but id like to at least help some of these guys who cant get away from the slice because it was me for 2-3 years. \n\nIll list some of the most important things that helped me hit fairways and be confident off the tee. \n\nI first invested in an optishot 2 simulator (if you can afford a nicer one definitely do) and a net because i dont have a range where i live. I then found a youtube golf instructor danny maude, DO NOT chase your tail watching shorts of guys claiming this one swing change will fix your slice thats all bs click bait it will always be a combination of things. I learned how the swing is an arc around your body and not a pendulum and the low point of the swing, also the relationship of swing path and club face. I had a big light bulb moment and things started clicking and rebuilt my swing. In my opinion these are the things that solved most of my problems \n\n1. Strong Grip\n2. Feeling like im aiming for the inside of the ball and hitting it to right field \n3. A more upright posture \n4. Swinging 80%\n5. Tempo\n6. Not letting the hands get ahead \n\nThen from there i was grinding every day all winter long wether it was 1","date":"2025-06-17","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1n4rvld/5_months_into_golf_looking_for_swing_feedback_7i/","author":"u/Wild_Victory_3626","rating":null,"text":"Hey everyone,\n\nI started golf in April 2025 here in Switzerland with the Platzerlaubnis (a ~16-hour fundamentals group course to get access to the practice par-3 course). In June I did my Platzreife (golf license that allows you to play real courses). Since then I’ve only had one actual coaching lesson — most of my progress has been self-practice with Rapsodo MLM2PRO, video, and recently impact stickers. Most of my on-course play has been at the Academy par-3 course.\n\nRight now my:\n\t•\tStock shot = straight to baby fade\n\t•\tMiss = heel-side fade (predictable, not chaos)\n\t•\tClubs = Mizuno MX-17 irons (~20 years old), Callaway Rogue ST LS driver (shaft just broke recently, RIP)\n\nHere are two Rapsodo DTL videos from my last session merged into one video.\n\nWould love your thoughts on:\n\t•\tHow my sequencing looks after 5 months in\n\t•\tTempo (to me it looks “quick” on video)\n\t•\tAnything obvious I should work on next\n\nNot overselling this — just curious how others see my progress so far.\n\nThanks 🙏","date":"2025-08-31","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1le4m1b/inconsistent_with_irons_146_handicap/","author":"u/collectorsmeezy","rating":null,"text":"Besides me holding the club like a lunatic ex hockey player (I should probably learn the interlock after 7 years of golfing) why are my irons so inconsistent? Anything noticeable to work on? I never take divots and usually always strike it pure, which also bothers me because I can’t get any spin on my pitches. ","date":"2025-06-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ov1hbn/what_is_my_golf_gripam_i_gripping_the_club/","author":"u/The_only_Phatboi","rating":null,"text":"i’ve been playing golf for about a year and i’ve only just started to take notice of my grip, i’ve watched some videos but i can seem to understand it. i would like to have a neutral to weak grip cause my favourite players use it (Rors, Tommy) but i don’t know where to start. \n(i also, if this adds anything, hit a loopy push draw as a stock shot and i interlock)","date":"2025-11-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mtihii/lost_my_swing_over_night/","author":"u/ShoddyPool3658","rating":null,"text":"Hey there,  \nI started playing golf last year and improved very quickly. I never took a lesson in the beginning because I wanted to find my \"*own\"* swing, which worked out pretty well at first (kinda regretting that now, to be honest).\n\nI played my first tournament last season and instantly improved to a 30 handicap, which I kept for the rest of the season. This year, I tried to take golf more seriously, and it started off really well. I was playing the best golf of my life and even picked up my driver again, which I had struggled with in the past. I played another tournament and improved to a 25 handicap. I also started taking lessons with our local golf pro, who helped me improve even more.\n\nI was having the most fun I had ever had on the course.\n\nThen, a few weeks ago, I took a short break and booked a tee time for the weekend. My last round before that was probably five or six days earlier. I went to the range that day, grabbed a club, and all of a sudden everything felt super unnatural. Even though I hadn't changed anything, the balls I hit on the range were awful. No solid contact, everything was hooking to the left.\n\nThat round ended up being the worst I have ever played. I ","date":"2025-08-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lgf1t1/where_am_i_losing_power/","author":"u/Less-Walk-5154","rating":null,"text":"10 years ago I had hip surgery to fix a torn labrum and shave down some of my thigh bone that was the cause of the impingement. The hip surgery was a 100% success and I have pretty much zero problems with pain or mobility. The problem is during that year before I got surgery, in order for me to golf without being in agonizing pain was swing about 70-80%. Prior to that I could hit my 7 iron 175 yds on the dot pretty much automatically with an outside in spinny fade. Now I’m pulling out 6 sometimes 5 iron. I feel like instead of just playing at 70% I should’ve not golfed until after surgery. I cannot seem to get my speed back. My driver club head speed hovers 100-105, if I really go after it sometimes 110. I know that would make most people happy but when I’m constantly 10-20 yds behind my friends and older golfers, it can get to me. I’m sure I’m losing some energy in my swing somewhere…but where? ","date":"2025-06-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pbl92f/beginner_golfer_looking_for_tips/","author":"u/StarrrLorrrd","rating":null,"text":"Started golfing consistently (approx 1-2x/month) about 8 months ago. I practice outside of that approximately once a month. Looking to improve and get more consistent. Haven’t broke 110 yet. Any tips/help is appreciated. 7 iron and Driver shots included. ","date":"2025-12-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1p2ehdt/yearend_update_to_can_this_swing_become_scratch/","author":"u/CanaryFar3560","rating":null,"text":"At the beginning of this year (14hdcp) I posted a video of my swing asking y'all if I could become scratch with my swing. I got a lot of great replies, mostly focusing on the fact that my swing was fine (not great) but that scratch golf is heavily about short game. Also noted that a lot of people said my tempo looked weird.\n\nSo now having played a lot more golf this year. I've dropped my handicap to ~8 (at its lowest this summer I got it to a 6.5). Hit milestones like breaking 80 a few times and never shot higher than a 93 this year. Had 2 even par 9hole runs. Can confirm my best scores came from days where I stayed in play and short game was clicking. My first break 80 was eye-opening because I struck the ball relatively terribly but was getting up and down everywhere and shot my best score at the time (79). While a great achievement for me, it was a bit disheartening to know that at my level it almost doesn't matter how well I strike it if my short game is really good lol. \n\nBut anyways a lot of things with my swing have improved (club head speed: cruising at 103mph up from 97mph with driver, max speed I've gotten was 108mph on trackman, much more compression with my ball strikin","date":"2025-11-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qq3txg/a_love_letter_to_golf/","author":"u/Important-Rooster-25","rating":null,"text":"Epiphany about golf.\n\nAs much as I’ve made it a goal to fix my swing and shoot better scores, I’m remembering why I picked up a club in the first place. In a world that’s chaotic, fast paced, and always rushing you, golf is the one place where you can slow down, breathe, and focus on a single thing, the shot in front of you. I truly love this game.\n\nFor anyone out there grinding and getting lost in the mechanics, the grind and the frustration, make sure to take a moment to appreciate this game and enjoy the process!\n\nCheers,\n\nA 20 handicap","date":"2026-01-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qb990p/data_2010_titleist_710cb/","author":"u/Annual-Guide-3831","rating":null,"text":"This was a typical 7 iron shot for me on our course simulator. I play an older set of Titleist with a 35 degree 7 iron. Any feedback on these numbers? I’m a scratch handicap that plays a draw but I’m not tech savvy on launch monitors. ","date":"2026-01-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pf46l5/i_finally_learned_to_hit_driver_but_now_my_irons/","author":"u/Slorzed","rating":null,"text":"I’m at my breaking point. I used to be able to hit shots consistently (1 year in, 30 hcp), but something has fundamentally broken in my iron swing.\nThe Irony:\nMy iron game used to be my safety club. I hit my 9-iron consistently 110 meters (120 yds) and straight. The collapse started right when I figured out how to hit my driver pretty well, now my irons are suddenly dead and I have no power to give.\nEvery single iron shot is an absolute disaster. I can barely hit a 7-iron 50 meters straight, and every shot is either a low, weak squirt, a duff, or a pure hosel rocket (shank). I feel like I’ve lost all the distance I ever had.\nI've tried strengthening my grip and using AI coaching, but nothing is working. The difference between my free flowing practice swing and the actual contact is mentally exhausting. \nWhy did I lose all my speed and distance? And how do I fix this disaster?\n\nAll the help are appreciated ","date":"2025-12-05","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mqidke/how_does_the_width_of_your_stance_affect_your/","author":"u/acyinks","rating":null,"text":"I have been plagued by a slice since I started swinging a club many years ago. I have started taking golf more seriously and I am working on fixing my slice.  About two weeks ago I played a local 9 hole and had a great round. Most shots were straight or didnt slice enough to leave the fairway. I played twice more since and I sliced my driver on most of the holes. \n\nThis evening I went to the driving range to work on my swing. First few hits sliced, but I closed my stance maybe 1 or 2 inches and started hitting them straight as an arrow.  \n\nSo how would closing my stance help to eliminate a slice?  Is it allowing me to rotate better? ","date":"2025-08-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1m0xjcz/advice_needed_for_a_short_golfer/","author":"u/gatopurrito25","rating":null,"text":"I just be started playing golf recently and my husband keeps hyping me up but I low key think it’s just so I keep going with him.. how is my swing for someone who has played less than 10 rounds? I’m 5’2 and I hate my driver, I always seem to slice it right. I’m way more comfortable with irons and I think it’s because of the length of the club. This is a 4 iron shot that I was actually proud of. I think it went about 165.","date":"2025-07-15","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1palq7q/square_lm_gapping_analysis_via_chatgpt/","author":"u/liamwilde","rating":null,"text":"I hit 10 shot of each of my irons, do find out my gapping and carry length, exported the square golf launch monitor range session as a csv file and  uploaded it to ChatGPT, and asked to give my gapping information, my handicap is 14. this is what it said.. \n\n✅ Carry & shot-to-shot deviation (± m)\n✅ Lateral dispersion (± m)\n✅ Launch, spin & apex\n\n(All distances in meters, spin in rpm.)\n\n⸻\n\n⛳ Irons\n\n4i – 168.8 ±4.4 | Disp ±8.8\nLaunch 17.8° | Spin 3,900 | Apex 29.0 m\n\n5i – 161.7 ±6.0 | Disp ±10.1\nLaunch 18.2° | Spin 4,137 | Apex 28.0 m\n\n6i – 149.8 ±5.2 | Disp ±12.6\nLaunch 20.9° | Spin 5,235 | Apex 31.1 m\n\n7i – 134.8 ±7.4 | Disp ±8.8\nLaunch 22.3° | Spin 5,814 | Apex 28.7 m\n\n8i – 122.6 ±9.2 | Disp ±7.7\nLaunch 24.7° | Spin 6,860 | Apex 28.8 m\n\n9i – 112.4 ±4.4 | Disp ±4.1\nLaunch 27.9° | Spin 8,423 | Apex 29.6 m\n\nPW – 102.0 ±4.4 | Disp ±5.0\nLaunch 29.0° | Spin 8,501 | Apex 26.4 m\n\n⸻\n\n⛳ Wedges\n\nGW – 89.2 ±3.0 | Disp ±3.4\nLaunch 31.7° | Spin 9,482 | Apex 24.3 m\n\nSW – 74.7 ±3.4 | Disp ±2.7\nLaunch 36.5° | Spin 8,420 | Apex 22.1 m\n\nLW – 67.5 ±7.1 | Disp ±1.5\nLaunch 36.2° | Spin 8,280 | Apex 18.6 m\n\n⸻\n\n📊 Summary\n\t•\tGapping: Consistent 10–15 m spacing from 6i → PW\n\t•\tDistance control: Ex","date":"2025-11-30","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kpenlm/first_real_lessonsthen_worst_golf_game_of_my_life/","author":"u/Safe_Prompt_4203","rating":null,"text":"Sorry for the long post in advance.\n\nHad my first “real” lesson on Friday. A little back story, I am left handed, “self taught”, and have always had an awful slice. Most of the time I just try and play to my slice. \n\nDuring the lesson, we worked on keeping the club more square in my back swing, and getting my hands over prior and through contact. 2hrs of the same shit, only hit wedge and my 7 iron. I was told, until you can hit these more consistently straight, we shouldn’t work on your driver.\n\nPretty simple right?\n\nDuring the lesson I started stripping the ball more consistently, but he literally was just telling me the same thing over and over.  $200 later, and a wild blister on my left ring finger while I was out other, we were done.  I generally was happy with my progress I guess.\n\nSaturday, I played in a charity scramble. I was excited to show off my new “stuff” Holy shit. I was awful. Probably the worst I have struck the ball in years. It was honestly embarrassing.  I literally have no swing now, nothing. I am honestly thinking of just giving up the game. It was so defeating, I couldn’t hit anything further than 150 yards, not even my favorite club, my 3 hybrid. \n\nI’m a bigg","date":"2025-05-18","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qc05qp/stability_is_just_as_important_as_mobility_in_golf/","author":"u/Educational-Link3661","rating":null,"text":"Mobility is your ability to move freely and easily, while stability is your ability to control posture, maintain balance, and keep joints steady during movement.\n\nIn the golf swing, you need mobility to get proper rotation and swing freely. You also need stability to maintain balance and control the club head. Training mobility alone can help you feel looser and reduce resistance in your swing, but adding stability work helps you stay balanced and consistent.\n\nI like to include both in my warmups. Before every workout, I’ll do 1–2 mobility exercises and 1–2 stability exercises. I also have a recovery day focused mostly on mobility and stability with no heavy strength or power work. Doing a little of both regularly has been more effective for me than only dedicating one day a week to it.\n\nYour golf swing relies heavily on the hips, shoulders, core, and wrists. To generate power, all of these areas need to move freely, which is why I emphasize mobility so much. I’ve never heard anyone say their body feels “too loose” in their swing. Mobility is also important for injury prevention.\n\nThose same muscles are just as important for stability. Being able to stabilize your body through the ","date":"2026-01-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qooldu/swing_tips/","author":"u/No_Lion_2571","rating":null,"text":"Few weeks ago I went golfing, everything was smooth as could be, dead straight nearly every shot. Today I went to a virtual golf place I’ve never been to since it’s still winter sadly, and it wasn’t the same. All of my shots felt great on the club and still sounded great, but every shot was either starting out right or slicing to the right which hasn’t happened to me in months. Sorry I don’t know how to slow mo the video, but here’s two shots with my 7 iron that started out right. Not sure what the issue is as I made sure my face was square and my feet also, anything of notice is appreciated! Also don’t mind the shot lines, I was hitting every club lol","date":"2026-01-27","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ocjj2d/can_all_irons_eventually_feel_low_effort/","author":"u/leyuel","rating":null,"text":"Like rn my 60 degree through 7 iron I can pick up my club no matter when or what condition I’m in (just waking up no warm up whatever) and casually smack some nice hits into my practice net. But as soon as I go to 6 iron I have to be well warmed up and found my grove before getting even any decent/consistent hits. \n\nNow at the range I feel better with 6 iron and up,  I’m more in the zone and warmed up. But will I be able to at one point be so comfortable with all irons to still get good hits and solid contact casually OR is it like mid-long irons are like a run and a wedge is a casual jog. And pros are good at their sport so running (mid and long irons etc) is easy? \n\nIdk is this something or am I just still atrocious at golf ","date":"2025-10-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pvujdm/is_it_possible_my_swing_isnt_reaching_its_maximum/","author":"u/jimmyjoe2k11","rating":null,"text":"I was hitting balls with my PRGR monitor today, working on speed training. My typically good strike on the course with a 7 iron is 78 mph SS, 102 Ball Speed. I was getting in a good groove today as I started to increase my ball speed pretty consistently over an hour and I began to regularly get into the 106-108 range, topping out at 109 ball speed.\n\n  \nHowever I noticed something odd about my swing speed numbers as my ball speed was increasing. Whenever I would hit a really nice flush shot that would put me in the upper range of ball speed, the PRGR would say my swing speed was only 79 mph (+1 from my usual \"max\" despite +4-6 mph ball speed increase). However if I would hit a fat shot, making clear mat-first contact, the monitor would read my swing speed over 80 consistently, sometimes upwards of 83 mph. Obviously the ball speed would be less in these cases. If shots were thin, the swing speed would also rarely break 80. I use impact tape so I am quite certain on the strike quality for each strike and the consistency in this swing speed pattern.\n\n  \nIs there an obvious reason why my fat shots would consistently be read as having a faster swing speed than my other shots and is this ","date":"2025-12-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1o5zf57/time_for_new_clubs/","author":"u/GolfDad216","rating":null,"text":"Hi All,\n\nLooking for a little insight on when you personally think it is time to get that first set of new clubs?\n\nCurrently 25 years old and a 9 HC but typically between 9-14 is where i’m at. I have been using the same clubs ( Tour Edge Exotics EXI ) that were hand me downs from my uncle that I received in 2019. It’s been 6 years later, the clubs are almost 10 years old at this point. I am getting drastically better at golf but find my consistency isn’t all the way where I want it to be. Not one bit am I blaming the clubs for the inconsistencies, but find myself wondering if the technology in today’s clubs would benefit me. I shot mid 80s to low 90s, but don’t want to waste the money on new clubs if I don’t need them.\n\n( 9 HC currently, play 15+ rounds a year, actively trying to get better, want to golf until i’m dead, is it worth it? )","date":"2025-10-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1p1n374/not_getting_distance/","author":"u/thatguy1934","rating":null,"text":"It doesn't matter what I try, I can never seem to get distance on my clubs. Sometimes every so often I'll be able to hit respectable yardages, but it feels like I have to swing out of my shoes to hit a 160 7 iron. I also have a starter set of clubs (wilson profile sgi) so maybe thats an issue lol, but I still should be able to get my 7 and 6 iron past 150. \n\nI get my weight forward pretty well but I noticed I scoop a lot. Really high, weak shots. \n\nI have a neutral grip, and I always try to get to that slightly bowed position at impact but I never can. So, I was wondering if I should change to a stronger grip and if that would help me with shaft lean? Or should It keep trying with the neutral grip and work my way through it. ","date":"2025-11-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pqm5np/what_to_do_when_bad_strikes_feel_better_than_good/","author":"u/jimmyjoe2k11","rating":null,"text":"Since the end of summer, my local course moved the range to mats. Ever since then I've noticed via impact tape that I am hitting the ball fat. Not massively so, but consistently hitting on groove 4-5. Either at center or slightly above center of the impact tape \"target\". According to my golf coach, I should be hitting slightly lower. He showed me the famous picture of Tiger's wear pattern on his iron. For my impact, there is always some gap between the bottom of the club and the impact mark left by the ball. Sure enough when I do hit the occasional shot off the dirt, I am hitting slightly behind the ball.\n\nThe problem is that whenever I try to do some drill that focuses on ball first contact, my contact and shot shape are complete garbage. If I hit the ball on groove 3, like where it is \"supposed\" to be, the ball flight is lower, shorter and feels super thin. Where as I will hit a beautifully compressed, towering ball and think \"man that feels pure\" and look down at my face... back to groove 5. Since golf drills are all about building the \"feeling\" of a good shot, this is very destructive and probably why I have developed this habit in the first place.\n\nI should mention that the ir","date":"2025-12-19","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nmfy4b/question_about_opening_club_face_while_trying_to/","author":"u/Capital-Value8479","rating":null,"text":"Hey guys, been posting here a bit. Been working a lot of my golf swing most stack and tilt, and have been struggling with tempo.\n\nToday, it occurred to me my upper body is a stiff as a board, I’m not creating any lag, and it causes me to way over swing and makes my tempo suck.\n\nNeedless to say, I figured out the tempo and lag part, it’s like cracking a whip and feels way more natural.\n\nMy only question is I now have a nasty tendency to open my club face while creating lag. Does anyone have quick tips to combat this?\n\n#roadtobreaking80","date":"2025-09-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mhfw68/i_cant_get_anywhere_near_expected_ranges_with/","author":"u/Ftuohy","rating":null,"text":"I started golf consistently this year and stuggling with irons. P, 9, 8 increase about 10 yards per club but then the range just plateaus after that. Only getting max 140 yards for 7, 6, 5. I'm wondering is there anything that is cleary wrong or what could be improved? Thanks! ","date":"2025-08-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ohs3ja/help_fix_my_duck_hook/","author":"u/Agile-Cupcake9606","rating":null,"text":"Well, roast away.  Suppose I should post an example of my usual swing (this vid) versus a polished random one-off good looking one.  So yes I usually fall forward at the end of my swings.  And on this one I tried to be thoughtless and just swing like I would on the course, instead of in the usual analytical driving range mode.\n\nAnyways, this swing produces a duck hook pretty much every time.  Sometimes, if im lucky, it will start a bit right and only come back a little bit - a perfect draw.  However, I have not been able to hit a SINGLE fade or straight ball the past few months. Basically all year. \n\nFWIW, I started golfing a few years ago and been working on the swing and used to have a slice like everyone else.  Now it’s the opposite problem.   I used to shoot nice and straight balls last year. I actually used to be able to shot shape decently well and decide whether I wanted to fade or draw it.  Used to be able to fix any problem that was too far one way or another. Now I can’t FOR THE LIFE OF ME manage to swing with a neutral path, or even out to in.   That’s my diagnosis - that im swinging too in to out. Maybe im wrong?  Please help :) TIA\n\nOh, also I am 6'2 using stock clubs.","date":"2025-10-27","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ofjb6d/any_help_would_be_greatly_appreciated/","author":"u/Equivalent-Lead-4116","rating":null,"text":"Hey all! Would greatly appreciate any help anyone is willing to offer to get my golf swing in a good spot to actually be able to enjoy a round of golf. Little backstory/info:\n\n\\- I've been a baseball player all my life, I'm sure it gives me terrible habits for a golf swing.\n\n\\- All Shots in the video are with my 6i (most consistent club).\n\n\\- Today's range session was my first time using a Grip Trainer and it helped a ton, my baseball grip was terrible.\n\n\\- When I don't think at all with my swing, I get decent contact (\\~50% of the time) and have an insane slice to the right of my target.\n\n\\- Recently been trying to focus on keeping my right elbow tight to my body throughout the swing and to almost twist my wrist/pull left on contact to avoid that slice. Has resulted in a few great shots and almost an \"a-ha\" feeling, like that's exactly what a golf swing should feel like, but hard to repeat and I'm never sure exactly what I do wrong or different on any of my bad swings.\n\nThanks everyone and take care!","date":"2025-10-25","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1g05jat/tiger_woods_on_how_he_hits_a_draw_vs_fade/","author":"u/Nog3oh3","rating":null,"text":"Does anyone understand the golf swing enough to explain a little further in detail what tiger is saying here? He says he does a little bit of the shot shaping with his path but mainly by manipulating the club face at address. ","date":"2024-10-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1j21t6q/my_last_hope_shanks_over_shanks/","author":"u/Tight-Strategy-5556","rating":null,"text":"Hi there,\n\ni am almost quitting golf - it is so frustrating. My main issues are shanks / heel strikes... sometimes 3 months no issues, than I cannot even do a chip, it is so random and sometimes alternating from shot to shot... I saw already 10 different pros - nobody can fix it. thee MUST be a technical reason in my view, even if I dont shank there must be a \"risk\" what a pro need to see what the tendency is?\n\ni have here a video from a good session but I think even this was almost a shank.\n\nI am playing handicap 11.9 -> good rounds happen and I am doing well without being super long (iron 7 - 130m carry is a good strike for me) IF there are no shank issues.\n\nI tried golf WRX and online posting can be difficult with golf swings but what I see here is often very friendly and constructive... so I hope somebody can help...\n\nMy obvious observation is that I am getting really really down/smaller in the downswing and at the same time my hips toward the ball - so very strange still-image compared to setup (I can show later from another swing... where my head is down, my body towards ball, the hands are NOT closer to the ball but the shaft is somehow more flat and the clubhead towards ","date":"2025-03-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1n7dmmo/will_hinging_early_hinder_me_in_the_long_run/","author":"u/Lieutenant_Dan96","rating":null,"text":"To give a little backround I started golfing 2 months ago and have done 3 lessons at my local driving range. Ive noticed if I try the basic golf swing im not hinging enough when I reach the apex of the backswing so I started hinging immediately before even taking it back and it has benefited me more than any lesson ive done. Im able to control the face of the club and choose to hit draws or fades and also im able to hit any club in my bag with no issue. But I decided to try and go back to a \"normal\" swing and it felt like i was back to square one. So my question is can I keep just hinging immediately and be fine? Im sure it will affect yardages, but I feel like shot consistency would be better than hitting it further. I can go into more detail if needed, thanks!","date":"2025-09-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1q78nmj/feedback_on_golf_swing_app_development/","author":"u/MastodonBeginning184","rating":null,"text":"Hi guys, \n\n  \nIv been building a golf swing analyser app. Would love some feedback, so if you want access to the free test version (via testflight - free apple testing app) please drop me a dm or an email (ross\\_new2k4@hotmail.com). its still very much unfinished and realistically have just finished the analysis section. \n\nSo the idea is users can upload or record a video, using blazepose 3d tracking system we infer rotational angles through out the body, the main being pelvis turn, chest turn and posture (as well as tempo).\n\nI will have a similar system for face on but this isnt quite ready yet but will give users data like shifting, sway etc. We also track clubpath using ML detection and can add hand path as well. \n\nIm basically looking to see what other users are looking for in apps like this and what the might have seen that didnt meet their expectations in other apps (Mustard, SportsBox etc). \n\nI know there are a lot of apps around at the moment, and i think the most useful thing for users (like myself) is to see a path to improvement so live tracking of swings is our next step, along with customised lessons where users can get full training plans (AI based using a combo of ml","date":"2026-01-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ky2tzz/fitted_for_clubs_for_first_time/","author":"u/rentboy1690","rating":null,"text":"So, I’ve been golfing since I was 12 and play a lot more now than when I was a kid. (I’m 47 now) I finally ponied up some dough to be fitted and the pro at the shop suggested I use graphite shafts. In the simulator I was smashing my 7 iron which was usually my 150 yard club up to 200 yards! I couldn’t believe it. But, as I took the clubs out to actually play some rounds I noticed my tempo being off and my swing had changed. I’m guessing it’s the weight? And I am really inconsistent with aim and distance. Any help would be greatly appreciated! ","date":"2025-05-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ovi1j7/short_irons_going_the_same_distance/","author":"u/J_Zander","rating":null,"text":"Old post was deleted, so re-posting, sorry about that but I’ll add an additional video following the original.\n\nBeen hooked on golf for the past few months. Got a set of golf clubs for trade on a job I did, so these are not tailored to me in any way, but I love them as is. Been going pretty hard at the range to catch up for the years I denied having any love towards the game.\n\nOne thing I’m noticing is a lot of my irons go the same distance. I do not see much variation between my 8,7 and 6 iron. I get decent height and distance, 7 iron being my best club and averages around 185-195. But a lot of times these three clubs like to travel the same distance.\n\nIf this an issue with loft? Had a couple people tell me it looks like I’m hitting clubs from Baby Gap, which may be the case, hah. I got a mix between Callaway Rogue irons and some HB3 Cleveland irons which all have senior shafts on them since the guy who gave them to me was pushing 80. Are the senior shafts really affecting my swing? Thanks in advance y’all.\n\nI’ll attach a video of my swing for context, it’s an 8 iron in my hand.","date":"2025-11-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pj7k7a/low_spin_all_clubs/","author":"u/No_nonsense999","rating":null,"text":"I feel like I have a good shot \n\nMy pitching wedge around 5000rpm which is insane, 7 iron is Sub 4000rpm, even my 60 degree only around 8000\n\nBelow are some pics of stats of my 7 iron and pitching wedge I also attached me swinging a 8 iron, any ideas? \n","date":"2025-12-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1p81y8z/any_advice_on_my_iron_swing/","author":"u/Dependent_Bell6873","rating":null,"text":"Looking for any advice on my 8iron but just my swing in general. Started properly getting into golf around 3 months ago. I will hit a clean shot id say 6/10 but want to improve to be more consistent. I find I top the ball quite often and I’m wondering if my clubs are too short for me (I’m 6ft 1) \n\nAny tips would be great. Thanks guys!! ","date":"2025-11-27","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pj13ie/swing_helpfeedback/","author":"u/Itsjaybad","rating":null,"text":"Hi everyone,\n\nI’m looking for some tips on my golf swing. I’m trying to make my swing less “over the top” to reduce my left pull misses and hit the ball more consistently straighter. However, when I do this my backswing tends to go a bit inside and causing me to miss right. (push, slice, or shanks)\n\nWhen I started playing at the end of August almost all my iron shots were snaphooks. Missing to the right is something I haven’t really had before I started working on fixing my pull misses. The driver was the only club I used to slice with.\n\nDoes anyone have any drills or exercises I could practice to find a good balance between a smoother swing plane and consistent ball-striking? (Video shows a 7iron)","date":"2025-12-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ly41r0/approach_shots_whats_your_swing_thought/","author":"u/tylermv91","rating":null,"text":"Hey all 👋\n\nBeen golfing for about 4 years now and feeling really good about my game. Driver is a 250 fairway finder, any wedge shots within 75 yards is good, I very rarely 3-putt… but I cannot hit a green in regulation. \n\nI feel as if I’m picking the right club and will end up pin high but either left or right of the green. Or when I hit the green it’ll roll off.\n\nJust looking for consistency with my irons and what swing thoughts or set up routines is working for you to hit a good approach shot.\n\nFor reference I swing Srixon ZX4 MKII’s and my average carries are about:\nPW anywhere from 100 to 120\n9-iron 130\n8-iron 140\n7-iron 150\n6-iron 165\n5-iron 170\n4-iron 180","date":"2025-07-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1jcyg2j/having_trouble_with_distance/","author":"u/Vapuccino","rating":null,"text":"This is my 7 iron, It usually goes about 165-170. I know that's good, but I feel like with my build (6'1 225) I can get more distance. Anything that stands out from my swing?","date":"2025-03-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pf92iz/new_swing_feels/","author":"u/Over_Leave","rating":null,"text":"Currently a 14.3 HDCP, went and saw a golf pro regarding more consistent contact with the ball, I flip my wrists a lot causing an extremely high ball flight. \n\nWas shown this shot to club up and hit under the wind and lower the flight by trying to keep my wrist angle at impact\n\nNow I can’t high a normal shot again and I’m stuck with this 3/4 swing with all the loading on my front foot (feels like at least)\n\nBut he at least I’m hitting greens and it’s more consistent contact and straighter ball flight \n\nMy average rounds have been mid to low 80’s with the exception of shooting 95 & 93 a few weeks ago\n\nSince I’ve changed and used this new swing feel for a whole round I finished even par for the first time ever, now to see if I can back it up tomorrow ","date":"2025-12-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lbvij2/golf_loving_entrepreneur_wants_your_thoughts_on/","author":"u/Mwpatton1","rating":null,"text":"Hi Everyone\n\nI’m building an AI-powered golf coach and I’d love your thoughts and insights.\n\nIt’s going to be trained on millions of golf swing data points, so it can analyse your swing faster and more accurately than any human, pinpoint flaws, recommend drills, and build structured, workout-style practice sessions tailored to your swing, goals, and available time.\n\nHere’s the real problem I’m trying to solve:\n\nMost golfers head to the range and just hit balls without a plan (myself included for a long time)\n\nTraditional coaching costs £50–£100+ per session, and most coaches are fully booked, they can’t see you regularly, even if you wanted to\n\nThere’s not always consistent feedback or progression\n\nThis AI coach fixes that:\n\nUpload your swing anytime, get instant analysis even on course if you have the facility to film your swing.\n\nRecommends quick fixes for issues on course or while practicing instantly, e.g. if you’re pulling your irons left you can get a quick fix in seconds\n\nGet drills and weekly practice plans built just for you\n\nNo appointments, no waiting, no sky-high fees\n\nThe idea is It’s like having a coach in your pocket 24/7.\n\nWe’re aiming to price it around £19.99-£29.","date":"2025-06-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1okfxsy/a_few_hacks_with_the_7iron_advice/","author":"u/1-5-3-6-2-4","rating":null,"text":"I've been working on a \"strong\" grip to straighten out a slice. I think I'd rather just \"fix\" my swing and hold the club more neutral. I was duffing the longer clubs pretty badly, I can follow up with the very ugly 4-iron video. These are new-to-me clubs. I haven't played much in \\~15 years. I went to the range a few weeks ago and I couldn't hit a bad shot with anything out of the \"rental bucket\", the last two times out I've been awful.","date":"2025-10-31","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1f5fkqw/golf_swing_completely_changes_when_i_hit_the/","author":"u/GolfBusters","rating":null,"text":"I’m about to lose my mind. I can hit 100 balls on the range, good club path, nice draw on the ball. As soon as I step onto the course my swing turns into a cast, my club path goes from 3 degrees in to out, to 12 degrees out to in. I’m very convinced at this point that it’s a mental thing, I did it every time on the course for 2 straight months, went 3 weeks without doing it and now it’s back. My general thought before I have the issues is thinking “do not cast the club”. Could thinking about not doing something be actually causing me to do it? I’m just a complete loss and it’s ruining my enjoyment of the game because my shot becomes borderline unplayable for the entire round. It honestly kinda reminds me of Charles Barkley where he would swing completely different during the actual shot as opposed to the practice swing. \n\nAny thoughts or help would be appreciated ","date":"2024-08-31","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nfqx1m/from_hero_to_zero/","author":"u/Boelrecci","rating":null,"text":"Just done with a session at the range. And im at a loss of words. Two weeks ago I was playing my best golf. Two rounds of back to back 82’s. The confidence i had over the ball with my irons was amazing. It wasn’t even that I was confident. It all felt natural. Ive got a boys golf tour coming up, so Ive been practicing tons for the past few months. Then i got sick for two weeks and took off from practicing. Obviously still doing practice swings any second I get, at work, mid convo etc. Im finally healthy enough to get back to it. AND EVERYTHING IS GONE! Its been 3 sessions now. I get everything from the piss missiles to pulls to hooks. Never any slices. This obviously means I’m probably coming down over the ball with a closed club face. But i cant fix it. Changed the grip. Tried the more in to out swing path. This just results in a huge draw. I feel like my swing is a mess. I have the same swing thoughts as when i was pure-ing them. But none of it fixes anything. Right now my lead theory is that Im shit, but also that my glove might be too loose? Its not such an old glove, lots of range sessions with it and just a couple of 9’s. Has anyone had a similar experience where a loose(ish)","date":"2025-09-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ec686h/beginner_golfer_how_is_my_form_so_far/","author":"u/Tufted-Titmouse-6061","rating":null,"text":"Hi guys! I’ve been golfing for about 3 weeks. I’ve had these clubs for about a month. I LOVE this game lol. From watching golf more, YouTube, and some friends, this is my form so far. My girlfriend took this. I should’ve asked her to film from behind me as well. But is there anything obvious you can tell me about my form so far? This shot ended in a bit of a slice. That is how many of my shots have been going today. Thank you in advance! 🙂","date":"2024-07-25","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nuqr5n/club_face_is_closed_at_impact_anyone_have_tips_to/","author":"u/Scary_Guarantee_33","rating":null,"text":"I was playing the best golf of my life this summer, I shot an 85 and broke 90 multiple other times. But all of a sudden it’s like I can’t hit the middle of the club face square at impact. Everything is low and left. Does anyone have advice on how to fix this?","date":"2025-09-30","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nvs740/when_i_miss_i_pull_it_left_1020_yards_of_target/","author":"u/Saint-ROBOT-","rating":null,"text":"Never thought to do this before, but why not!\nAny Suggestions?\n\nVideos are a good shot, followed by my Miss left\n\n9iron and Hybrid 4\n\nI feel like I strike the ball well when I miss hit it, however - my miss is always left of what I THINK my target line is. In my mind. \nI’m not too sure what the reason(s) may be. \nClub face at address? Am I rushing my downswing? Is my balance a factor?\n\nBack story. I suffered two strokes 4.5 years ago. After I was able to walk again, I used golf as an extra form of rehabilitation. Rebuilding my swing and working on regaining balance. \nI shoot consistently between 73 and 81. \nWhen my miss comes into play, it’s a day of scrambling and it’s a 78, 79, 81 type of round. \n\n\nWould just like a better understanding of what I’m doing incorrectly, to minimize the misses. \nWorried my balance may be an issue, causing a domino effect. \n\n","date":"2025-10-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1plynqd/second_eye/","author":"u/lrakers","rating":null,"text":"I’m feeling solid but looking for another eye\n\nShot / Ball Data (Left Panel)\n\n\t•\tSide Spin: -597\n\n\t•\tClub AoA: 5.2° D\n\n\t•\tSpin Axis: -4.4°\n\n\t•\tBack Spin: 7,777 rpm\n\n\t•\tTotal Spin: 7,800 rpm\n\n\t•\tCarry (raw): 141.3 yd\n\n\t•\tDescent Angle: 47.9°\n\n\t•\tClub Path: 1.8° I-O\n\n\t•\tSmash Factor: 1.25\n\n\t•\tVLA (Vertical Launch Angle): 21.8°\n\n\t•\tCarry (game): 142.9 yd\n\n\t•\tHLA (Horizontal Launch Angle): 0.6°\n\n⸻\n\nClub / Setup Info\n\n\t•\tClub: 8 Iron\n\n\t•\tHand: RH\n\n⸻\n\nTarget / Wind\n\n\t•\tTarget Distance: 140 yd\n\n\t•\tElevation: +1 ft\n\n\t•\tWind: 0 MPH\n\n\t•\tWind Direction: SW\n\n⸻\n\nShot Result (Right Panel)\n\n\t•\tDistance to Pin: 24.9 ft\n\n\t•\tCarry (raw): 141.3 yd\n\n\t•\tTotal Length: 147.3 yd\n\n\t•\tBall Speed: 106.0 mph\n\n\t•\tClub Speed: 84.9 mph\n\n\t•\tPeak Height: 92.5 ft\n\n\t•\tOffline (raw): -3.8 yd","date":"2025-12-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1p5go71/still_super_inconsistent/","author":"u/Heofz","rating":null,"text":"Video was probably my best swing that morning out of a series of very inconsistent ones.\n\nHad a few coach lessons in the last few months, had to essentially scrap what I learned from on/off casual golfing over the years and re-learn everything from scratch:\n\n* adjusted grip (used to be super weak, now strong)\n* swing path (used to be very out-to-in)\n* takeaway path (used to swing \"back\" out too much rather than around+behind)\n* loosened grip (used to hold the grip v.tight and feel like this has made a lot of difference)\n* body rotation / timing to help reduce casting (much more rotation in the downswing rather than relying on arms) - feels like this helped unlock some more club head speed (Driver carry: 150yd -> 180-190yds\n* started working on compression which improved my contact a little bit\n* been trying to keep my head steadier as I realised i would raise / extend which raises the low point in my swing\n\nBiggest issues I've been facing, especially at the range and course:\n\n* Poor contact - hitting off the toe I'd say 80% of the time\n* Hitting thin / topping\n\nOccasionally I get a nice pure hit which feels great but never 100% sure what I was still doing wrong / got lucky / etc","date":"2025-11-24","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1oh9f5h/i_spent_3_months_reinventing_my_swing_and_its_so/","author":"u/jackiemoon50","rating":null,"text":"I don’t have a video yet bc I haven’t filmed myself for a week or two since I made my most recent changes, and I’m sure if I posted one myself and others would find things I could improve on it.\n\nBut I’ve been fighting to locate and fix all the root causes of my early extension for the past 3 months after being sidelined for 8 months with golfers elbow. It may not always be completely eliminated, but it’s greatly reduced and occasionally not really there anymore at all.\n\nI just played a round yesterday where I shot pretty solid for my standards, but it wasn’t about the score. It just felt so good to know what I was doing with my swing and see myself hit great shots I wanted to hit all day, even if I couldn’t do it with perfect consistency. I never went away from my original swing thoughts or had to adapt much on the fly other than minor, regular swing path tweaks to help shape shots/ avoid hitting certain shaped shots. \n\nI love golf so much and it means way too much to me bc I care about playing better and improving and it’s such a sweet relief to finally see some results and understand how to swing a club better and not feel so lost and not be sure why. It took a lot of practice a","date":"2025-10-27","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mh9h8r/index_finger_trail_arm/","author":"u/Dandruff83","rating":null,"text":"I am trying to get a good lag and no casting. When I focus on having a slight pressure on the index finger of the trail arm during the downswing I can get 125-130m (140-145yrd) carry with my 7i and a real buttery feel. When focussing on that index finger i feel I can lag and whip the club better then when not focussing on that feel. \n\nDid anyone else notice that and is it a good thing. If yes, does this help with correct lowpoint?\n\nI am one year in with lessons and wanting to get better at golf. 25hcp at the moment.","date":"2025-08-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kv9tsf/grip_alignment_setup/","author":"u/linus-kensington","rating":null,"text":"Almost every post I see here asking help with their swing have atrocious setups, grips and aim, and yet all the comments are telling them to work on shallowing, club path, weight transfer etc. \n\nYOU NEED TO PERFECT YOUR SETUP, GRIP, AND ALIGNMENT before you even think about addressing your actual swing. Fixing these simple things will take care of the majority of your swing faults, or at least highly mitigate them. Look at Scottie, the best golfer in the world, he uses a grip trainer on the range and checks it before every single shot. \n\nYou need to work on the unsexy things about golf to get better fast. ","date":"2025-05-25","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1mcffgm/my_swing_as_a_baseball_player/","author":"u/Most_Connection1952","rating":null,"text":"I’m new to golf, been playing maybe 3 months. I played baseball for 18 years, juco ball after high school, some mens league stuff. Is it common for baseball players to struggle early on? My club face closes down every shot and I hit the ball 40 yards right (lefty.) I have so much respect for golf and have no interest in becoming scratch, but I’d love to at least have an understanding of what I’m doing. I have no idea how people keep the face open and hit it straight. I’m dumbfounded at the point. Any tips are greatly appreciated. ","date":"2025-07-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1m4oj3e/hitting_off_firm_tight_fairway_and_other_lies/","author":"u/nightstalker30","rating":null,"text":"TLDR: I’m a 7.8 index looking for swing tips (*not practice drills*) on hitting off tight and firm lies with a shallow angle of attack.\n\nI learned to play golf in the Midwest mainly on bent grass and softer ground. Over time, my natural and most comfortable and consistent swing arc developed into shallow angle of attack along a pretty neutral (not flat or upright) swing path. When I’m striking the ball best in those conditions, I’m either bruising the turf or I’m taking a very small divot…both just in front of the ball. I’m aware that I have an occasional problem with consistent low point control, and that hitting off softer to medium turf gives me a larger margin for error if my low point drifts an inch or so. \n\nA few years ago, I moved to Las Vegas where there’s a mixture of courses using either bent grass or more native Bermuda grass in the fairways. Everything’s fine when I play on the slightly fluffier bent grass but the courses using Bermuda usually present much tighter lies, which creates more of an issue with my ground contact. That results in some fat iron shots and a top once in a while when I overcompensate. \n\nThe solutions I’ve found are to move the ball slightly back i","date":"2025-07-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ftecgy/been_golfing_for_two_years_suddenly_shanking/","author":"u/TheAraminator","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been golfing and steadily improving for two years down to a 15. Wedges used to be the best part of my game. Now all of a sudden I can’t hit a single wedge shot, 20-30 balls at the range all shank right. All other clubs I hit fine. Included 5w as reference","date":"2024-10-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1oec5nm/need_some_pointers/","author":"u/Spillsy68","rating":null,"text":"I’m an 8 handicap index, shot 76 last week. My swing works, my miss is usually a hook. I shoot between 80-85 unless my short game is really on. 7 iron, seen here, goes 170-175yds. Driver carries 250, pretty decent consistency. I normally hit most fairways. Short game is pretty decent too, last week in my 76 I literally two putted everything having hit almost every green in reg or been close (5-10 yards from green). I think it was 4 bogies from missing the green and not quite getting close enough to make the putt (like 8-10 ft misses). Yesterday I had 8 pars in a row after a poor start into a 2-3 club wind. \n\nI was a 22 handicap in Dec 23. Had lessons at GolfTech that winter, moved to a golf community last summer. I play several times a week, and play a few different courses. \n\nBut it looks ugly and clunky to me. I’m looking for advice on things that can help me look more controlled. I think my swing is a little long, could benefit from straighter left arm and the finish is messy. I think I lose yards with a little bit of an early cast but please do your worst. ","date":"2025-10-23","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ocsh04/help_appreciated/","author":"u/Present_Willow_1049","rating":null,"text":"\nDTL and FO\nPlay off about 9 right now, and swing 7 iron around 87mph\n\nProblems I feel I have:\n-arms get way behind me in backswing\n- hips turn back too fast, and then open too quick\n- body stalls before impact and hands flip\n\nFace on problems:\n- backswing looks bad\n- sway off the ball\n- no re centre?\n- no extension until after impact\n- arms super bent (a compensation for something but can’t figure out what)\n\nI was hitting an 8 iron (38 degree)today on foresight\nAround 85-86 club head\nMaximum 150 carry \n6 down and high spin\nSpinny, weak and right shots\n\nMy miss is usually a big block, or massive block slice with driver\n\nAny help appreciated, and any questions fire away ","date":"2025-10-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1igod1d/hoping_for_some_advice_around_how_to_avoid_this/","author":"u/aplant92","rating":null,"text":"Hey all,\n\nI've just started getting into golf again after a very long hiatus (played sporadically when I was 16, now 32). I got a lesson as I figured now would be as good a time as any, and while that helped hugely, I do still have a tendency to have a very open club face at impact leading to me pushing shots right a lot of the time (and with no small amount of slice either).\n\nOne thing I noticed in my action is that I seem to be 'scooping' the ball at impact. This may or may not be related to why I'm hitting right/slicing, but was wondering if anyone can spot what's going wrong mechanically here and what I can do to start trying to fix it up.\n\nGo easy on me, and thanks in advance!","date":"2025-02-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1obkmm9/gankas_golfswing/","author":"u/JaredDunn-PP","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been working hard for the last 3.5 years to develop my golf swing and train to develop using George Gankas method for the golf swing. I was a part of his website and would send in videos and they would answer my questions a they were great teaching what they teach. \nMy only problem is that I have had too many injuries since swinging like this and I am tempted to go back to my old swing. I also was a Broadway Performer so my body already hurts from years of performing at a high physical level. My ball flight became a lot lower with all clubs and have too many toe strikes than center hits. I understand his methodology but I think it’s not my matchup. The rounded shoulder posture has put a lot of strain on my left scapula and the extension of the trail leg in the backswing has put some minor strain on my right knee. I think my golf scores have majorly improved because of his mental approach and playing like that, but for some reason my body is just telling me to abandon this swing and go back to more of my old swing but with more of his mental approach. Has anyone else gone through a swing change and wanted to change back? I’m 39M with a 3 HDCP and I just want to get to scratch s","date":"2025-10-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1hnn53k/please_help_im_so_bad/","author":"u/HumphreyBogey","rating":null,"text":"Started golfing a few years ago. From inception I’ve had an ugly swing, but I was in a good place for a while where I was hitting my driver and my irons with decent consistency (relative to the people I play with). For about a year I was scoring in the high 90s on most days. But after a few injuries and some time away, I am now beyond horrendous (as I’m assuming you can tell by my video). The only clubs I can even remotely hit are my driver and my 3-hybrid (which I’m using in the video). Any club that has an iron/wedge shape is officially off the board for me. 90% of my shots with those clubs are ground balls, and the balls that I do get in the air barely go anywhere (but usually end up far-right of my target). It feels as though I may be scooping the ball rather than hitting down on it, but I’m having a lot of trouble figuring out how to address this. I’ll post a video of my iron swing as soon as I grow a pair.\n\nBased on the video I posted, below I’ve provided a list of apparent swing issues I have:\n\n1.) too armsy\n2.) over-the-top\n3.) out-to-in swing path\n4.) not enough hip rotation\n5.) not using legs to power the swing\n6.) stopping swing too early\n7.) too stiff\n8.) swing plane du","date":"2024-12-27","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/15k31j5/loss_of_distance/","author":"u/OneRoll2","rating":null,"text":"I was away for all of June and played no golf. Since I’ve been back I have lost about 40% of my distance with every club. I have played maybe 10 rounds, practiced a lot, and got a lesson but have not made really any progress. The guy I get lessons from says it’s because I developed an out to in swing path but I can’t seem to correct this. My driver goes about 175 when it used to average 230 250 on a real good drive. I hit an 8 iron for 100 yard shots now it used to be my 46°. In the video I am hitting my 54° it should go 75 yards in the video it is going 50 or 55 yards.","date":"2023-08-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kp0rz2/what_are_some_of_your_when_said_like_this_it/","author":"u/AlbinoKoala22","rating":null,"text":"We all know there are THOUSANDS of golf instruction videos online that kind of follow a similar formula and word usage. \"Shallowing\", \"Lag\", \"Shaft Lean\", \"Lead with the hips\", \"Swing from the inside\", \"Swing out to first base\" etc....too many to list. A lot of these swing tips go misunderstood/misinterpreted and the golfer will assume he's \"supposed to be uncomfortable, its a new feeling\" but could be misinterpreting the advice all together causing, perhaps years, of trying to jam and force that common advice to work although with good intention, its just not right. (I may be said golfer xD).\n\nOne example I can think of is \"get your elbow in your trail pocket\". Well I can take that quite literally and lift up my trail hip and foot to where now my foot is not planted on the ground and I'll try to lift my hip up off the ground to touch my elbow, kind of like I am trying to solely reach that objective that is the advice that was given.\n\nAnother example being \"shallowing the club\". It is advised to turn the shaft clockwise and to let it DROP behind you. Well if I do that, now my face is completely open and will require a good amount of hand eye coordination, flipping and timing to hit","date":"2025-05-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lhtgf1/new_to_golf_2x_range_1x_18_hole/","author":"u/No_Concentrate9601","rating":null,"text":"As the title states, brand new to golf. Only been to the drive twice and played an 18 hole. Would love to get better, unfortunately can’t pay for lessons right now. I was wondering if anyone could check out some of my clips and offer some tips. Spend whatever time away from greens visualizing and doing whatever slow motion swings I can do at home. These are things I’m trying to consciously do or be aware of.\n\n- keep my legs feeling strong and rooted\n\n- when twisting into the backswing, I imagine my  body in a barrel that fits me perfectly to stop myself from leaning in any way when winding up.\n\n- I use what I see is considered a strong grip. When my trailing forearm is almost faced toward me. I feel like this helped me get a more consistent flat club face when at impact but open to changing.\n\n- my irons and wedges my best club. Irons go straight consistently but 6i-9i I can only get it to about 100 yards\n\n- wedges go where I aim that as of right now so I’m happy.\n\n- driver, 3H & 5H are awful. Upon playback using my driver I see my stance at least with the driver is awful. My back is arched and I don’t carry that strong athletic stance that I see. Driver I can only see to get a ","date":"2025-06-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1hz938j/longer_clubs_make_me_wanna_die/","author":"u/kw2026","rating":null,"text":"Ik this may be a stupid post but I am looking for any insight I can get..\n\nFor my clubs, 60°-7 I am spot on can hit my yardage the good majority of the time. But as soon as I go 6-Dr (6,5,4,3w,Dr) my yardage is literally the same as my 7 iron, just not consistent at all. \n\nFor reference, Ik it’s sim golf but it still has some insight. I played 9 hole 36 par from triangle tees (made for driving distance 130-180) I used only mid irons and wedges and shoot a comfortable -1. I go to square tees (180-230) and i struggle to stay under +3/+4.\n\nI quite literally ruin my score with my long clubs, my swing is on my profile in case u wanna look, I’ve been trying to stay more stable (less swaying) and it helps a tiny bit but my long clubs are still worthless","date":"2025-01-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1f4ivkn/i_will_do_unspeakable_things_to_stop_hitting/","author":"u/AggroSA","rating":null,"text":"Someone please save me from my swing. I’ve spent the summer working on changing my path from a horrible out-to-in slice/hook to a nice little push fade. When it works, it works great. But now more than ever, I’m hitting behind the ball and it’s unbelievably frustrating. I don’t mind a ball that travels a little short, or a little left. Having multiple shots in a round where I leave a divot a foot behind the ball and watch it roll 10 yards down the fairway makes me want to shoot myself. \n\nHere’s one of my better shots from a practice session:\n\n7 iron. Club speed 78. Ball speed 111. Carry 158. Total 168. Path 3° in-to-out. Face neutral at impact. All these numbers are pretty typical for what I would consider to be a good shot. Sometimes a little slower club speed, sometimes a little more in-to-out, sometimes the face doesn’t square this perfectly. In any case, playable shots. \n\nBut the killer…even on this shot, my attack angle of basically 0 (this one was -0.5). On my mishits, I’m so far behind the ball that my attack angle is positive. It feels awful.","date":"2024-08-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1hma1tr/help_needed_lessons_useless/","author":"u/kote19","rating":null,"text":"\nBegan my golf journey early november. Absolutely obsessed with the sport, I hit the range daily and have had 6 lessons with 4 more to go. \n\nI live in a cold, cold state - so have been spending this season focusing on my swing alone. I want to have a sexy swing - and mechanically sound, ofc - by the time March rolls around. \n\nI make great contact with the ball at will now, but my swing just doesn’t look right - it’s hideous. My teaching pro hasn’t been the most helpful, she is trying to get me to focus on closing my club face on impact and hitting different shot shapes - which is important, but i feel like there’s a lot wrong with the form of my swing that I should be focusing on. \n\nWould love to hear what y’all have to say! ","date":"2024-12-25","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1k99fbu/looking_for_beginner_advice/","author":"u/AnthonyInTX42","rating":null,"text":"Haven't played golf in probably 30 years. Inherited some *old* clubs and decided to give it another go. Using a PW in my backyard with practice balls. Just working off what I remember my dad taught me. Second shot felt better than the first.","date":"2025-04-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1o1joj4/advice_for_a_friend/","author":"u/Gnegger","rating":null,"text":"I have a friend who’s been playing golf for a while, and I’d like to help him improve his swing. I’ve put together some videos of him swinging, along with one of me for comparison, so you can see differences in speed, mechanics, and sequencing. His 7 iron club head speed is 80 mph mine is 100 mph. \n\nI’m not a great teacher myself, so I’m hoping for advice on:\n\t•\tDrills or exercises that could help him generate more speed and consistency\n\t•\tThings to focus on first with a swing like his\n\t•\tWays to improve sequencing and use of the body to create power\n\nI’m mostly looking for practical, actionable tips I can share with him.","date":"2025-10-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1oxpw0k/6_months_in/","author":"u/sliphairy","rating":null,"text":"Picked up a golf club for the first time six months ago.  One lesson (helpful) and about 15 range sessions. \n\nMy main issue is consistency flushing/hitting it straight (I know, golf’s hard). \n\nLooking to stop anything terrible in my swing early on so it doesn’t ingrain long term \n\nVideo is a 7 or 6 iron. ","date":"2025-11-15","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nbvkt3/plateaued_now_shanking_out_of_the_blue/","author":"u/Connect-Lingonberry8","rating":null,"text":"First post here so I'll start with a what's up, I didn't come here to show off my perfect swing (obviously) so hopefully some of you can provide some insight. this is probably going to be a long one FYI  \n\nI have been golfing for about 3 years now, but the first two years were mostly range sessions, not many maybe about 15 throughout the each season and even fewer actual rounds. the first two years I didnt take it to seriously, shooting a dishonest 95, so probably well into the 110s. this year I really locked in, sold my entire set and bough a set of used Mizuno mp62s (way above my level, I know). at this point I had a very bad slice, inconsistent swing, bad contact, all the things. so I made the decision to keep the irons in the bag and leave everything else out. no woods, no hybrids, no driver. my goal was to try and build a consistent swing that I could rely on, focus on contact with a small surface area, dial in distances, and build a reliable foundation on which to eventually add more into the bag. \n\n  \nthis started off really well. I made it a habit to keep an honest score each round, and went from about a 18 in march to a 12.5 now in September. I originally decided to keep t","date":"2025-09-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1m6rz79/rate_my_swing_2_months_into_golf/","author":"u/Loud_Purchase973","rating":null,"text":"For reference, I’m a 19 year old who started golf properly in the last two months. Really working on swing tempo and aim at the moment. I pulled this shot slightly but it ended up ok, this is more of an average swing, not a model one for a video. The club I’m using is a callaway big Bertha 4 wood with a stiff flex shaft and 16° loft I believe (I think it’s the 1998 model or early 2000s, it’s my dads old clubs).\n\nAnyway, I’d love any feedback about my swing, looking to keep improving fast ","date":"2025-07-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1kl5ejq/critique_my_swing_please/","author":"u/Midsizesurprise","rating":null,"text":"I am brand new to golf, I am looking for critique and it’s okay to be blunt and tell me this sucks. Just bought a set of used clubs about 3 weeks ago, first time at a range with these clubs. I only have enough time to practice 1-2 times per week. \n\nI believe this was a 6 or 7 iron I was trying to hit here. I find myself hitting the top of the ball frequently and not getting any lift and just shooting the ball straight. Any help is much appreciated and if anyone can recommend some videos on YouTube to help with my swing is much appreciated. Thank you ","date":"2025-05-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1nht6oo/when_to_chip_vs_when_to_swing_easy/","author":"u/divyanshmishra19","rating":null,"text":"Hey folks, I’ve been taking lessons and I would technically ask my instructor this question but I don’t have my next lesson until a couple of weeks. \n\nThe thing I’m struggling with currently is having a chipping swing different from my normal golf swing. From 100yds - 30yds out, I can land it on the green 90% of the time using either my approach, sand or lob wedge. I change my club as well as how far I go on my backswing based on how far I am from the green. \n\nThe issue arises when I’m <25yds from the green. I can try to do a very controlled short swing with my 60’ but it’s hit or miss. I can try practising a putting stroke with my wedges (chipping swing?) but I’m not sure if it’s a good idea to have two different kinds of swing based on how far I am. \n\nMy question is, should I practice this chipping swing (putting stroke with wedge) or continue trying to hit super controlled shots with my natural golf swing? This is really a conceptual problem as I know how to do a chipping swing, I just don’t know if it’s the right thing to do or if it’s just a hack. Any guidance is appreciated. TIA!","date":"2025-09-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","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_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1oe8m7x/getting_back_into_golf_but_need_help_with_my/","author":"u/shangah","rating":null,"text":"Hi all can you please help me figure out ways to correct my swing? I feel like I’m early extending (driving hips towards the ball) and also coming down steeper than I’d like. My misses are typically hooks and over draws or blocks to the right. Sometimes I get a slice but I’m not consistent at all. Every shot is something different. \n\nFor context I’m hitting a 7 iron here. The longer the club the worse my hooks/over draws are. I just cannot for the life of me shallow the club which I think is forcing me to early extend. Any help is much appreciated!!!\n\n","date":"2025-10-23","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1lq3ise/relearning_swing_need_input/","author":"u/DaDirtyHarry321","rating":null,"text":"TL;DR - haven't golfed in 25 years; just picked up a club again in January; trying to transition to a more modern swing 🏌‍♂️\n\nI'm a former collegiate golfer whose playing career halted after a freak accident that severely injured my lumbar spine and left hand, causing immobility for years. I picked up a club again for the first time since 2000 this past January.\n\nI decided to throw out what I knew about my old golf mechanics and retrofit a more modern swing. I used to emulate the likes of Payne Stewart, Greg Norman, and Nick Faldo. Pushing 50, it seems like I'd get more longevity with a swing with less moving parts (the Moe Norman swing method doesn't appeal to me if you’re thinking of suggesting that).\n\nWith a humbling first round of 120 back in January, I'm happy with my progress to date (currently down to a 12.1). And after discovering and lurking in a few golf subs for a while (i installed Reddit because of it), I thought I'd finally record myself and share. I personally have 3 issues I'd like some input on, but I'm welcome to other helpful tips:\n\n1. I move away from the ball during my takeaway more than I thought. I don't feel it's much, but many of today's tour players do so","date":"2025-07-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ksi5bu/please_please_halp/","author":"u/nharri18","rating":null,"text":"(Yes, I know I’m standing on the wrong side of the ball. Just the way god made this one unfortunately) As long as I’ve been golfing my miss has always been left. At first I didn’t care, I was just out there to have fun, but I wasn’t missing near as much as I am now. Every shot I’m aiming miles right. It’s just not fun to play while having to deal with this every round lmao. I’ve never had a lesson, never played organized, everything I know has been from YouTube, tiktok, or Instagram reels. I’ve seen countless diagnoses for a slice but I don’t know which one my problem is and I don’t know where to start. My divots angle to the right a lot which makes me think it’s path, the ball will take off on my starting line then veer 60 yards left w a 7 iron. 5i-driver are just impossible to hit. After my range session today my latest “aha!” Is that I might be standing too close to the ball? Getting stuck and just trying to muscle it straight. I have no idea, any help or advice would be appreciated, I can’t keep losing 6 dollar balls lol. ","date":"2025-05-22","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1le21ss/having_a_hard_time_keeping_the_swing_path_in_to/","author":"u/CoachedIntoASnafu","rating":null,"text":"Edit: For the people who are downvoting me, you're making it so that other people can't see my post and I'm less likely to get some help with my shot, which is why we're all here.\n\nI play my 7 at middle and everything shorter behind it for a standard shot, obviously punches and stingers play back. But my 3 wood, 4 iron, 5 iron, etc seem to get me stuck in this weird issue that happens occasionally.\n\nSometimes the issue just isn't there, and I can play them somewhat consistently. But when the issue is there I can feel it right from setup. I feel like I'm reaching forward to address with some level of shaft lean and that I'm taking the swing \"around the corner\" both directions. This around the corner feeling causes me to hit fat or pick quite a bit or causes me to let the club come out front a bit as not to hit the ground coming in from inside to outside.\n\nIf that makes sense to you, are there any videos or words of advice on any part of the swing you can offer that will help me work this transient issue out?\n\nI have noticed that holding lag off longer will help sometimes, but my divot is typically right at the ball and not ahead of it and holding the lag off longer and trying to rel","date":"2025-06-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1opa7yy/critique_my_swing_driver_5w_iron/","author":"u/Rams11A","rating":null,"text":"Not sure on my handicap, started playing 7 months ago but I've been practicing 4-7x/week and playing 3-5x/month. I have some limited rotation because my L5-S1 was fused 2 years ago. I've been working on my pressure shift, dropping my hands to start the downswing, and accelerating right before contact. I feel like I struggle with my release but am not sure what to do to fix it. With all clubs, my face markings are mostly center to toe.\n\n  \nDriver ball flight bounces between straight, fade, and push (or a slice if I screw up).\n\n5 Wood - Pull or draw (struggle with toe shots).\n\nIron - straight or push mostly (Can't remember which I'm using in the video, maybe  7 or 4).\n\n\n\nPlease share any glaring issues, inconsistencies across the 3, or anything I'm consistently doing well. Thank you","date":"2025-11-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1l0bzhk/lost_my_swing_overnightyips/","author":"u/Suspicious_Constant7","rating":null,"text":"Long story short, I’m a 13 handicap after golfing for 4-5 years. Practice regularly and am pretty good with my irons which have always been the best part of my game (short game has held me back primarily). I took a little time off during the winter and started back up a little while back. First few sessions were great and arguably hitting my irons as pure as possible to the point I couldn’t believe how good my swing was. Played a round a couple days later that was pretty good. Week later I’m on the range and randomly start coming over the top so hard that I’m shanking every shot. Every practice session since then (about 3) has been the exact same. I know swing issues happen but the night and day swing that’s happening is wild from swinging like I’ve been playing my whole life to like I never picked up a club and it’s really messing with me now. I usually can correct stuff but I just feel like I have no control of my body right now and my arms are dominating everything and completely out of sync. My questions are …\n\n1) Is this common (the massive overnight yips/no feel)?\n\n2) Tips/Drills to fix this? I tried the back foot back drill which had some success but once I stood normal agai","date":"2025-06-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1niy8c5/how_am_i_doin_now_folks/","author":"u/Current_Ad7834","rating":null,"text":"Hey been posting here almost on the daily looking for advice. Is it looking closer to a golf swing now? Should my takeaway be steeper? Rotate wrists with club more vertical at the top? Don’t know if that helps with more lag? Advice appreciated ","date":"2025-09-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ppm1zy/1_month_beginner_7_iron_swing_feedback/","author":"u/Nine_Eye_Ron","rating":null,"text":"No ball no point.\n\nYou look like you are trying to protect your grass","date":"2025-12-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1ppm1zy/1_month_beginner_7_iron_swing_feedback/","author":"u/_r3v3r3nd_","rating":null,"text":"You have a good looking swing for someone who has only been at it for a month. Do yourself a favor and go get a lesson from a pro. Even if it's just one... It'll be worth the time and money to avoid developing bag habits.","date":"2025-12-18","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1pn957a/driver_practice_at_home/","author":"u/Asukurra","rating":null,"text":"I can recommend a tempo trainer thing like the Orange Whip, if you have the room, is not hitting a ball but helped me with my driver swing massively.\n\n\nDon't have one but my worry about your linked device is that it looks like 1 bad swing hitting too much out to in or in to out might break the swing arm bit ","date":"2025-12-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qhd5gp/thoughts/","author":"u/pm_me_yo_creditscore","rating":null,"text":"Not in love with the takeaway, but it looks like you have put in the time to grove a very solid move. 15 yards of roll with a 7 iron doesn't seem like it would play too well.","date":"2026-01-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qhd5gp/thoughts/","author":"u/throwaway1045820872","rating":null,"text":"There are issues with your backswing. Right now you are doing what AMG calls the “lawnmower” move in the video I link below. You can really see it happening after club parallel in the backswing.\n\nWhat this does is pull your trail arm back which technically lowers your arms relative to your chest, which is the exact opposite of what happens in good swings. You have too much side bend/too steep of a shoulder turn which pairs with this move because it still gets the club into a spot where it “looks” like it’s been raised up. One is compensating for the other.\n\nYou also have too long of a backswing but that might get cleaned up if you move your arms and shoulders correctly. Downswing doesn’t look too bad even with the backswing issues.\n\nhttps://youtu.be/m-uTxQPwVS0?si=7sTAsPVzXhUl5CWb","date":"2026-01-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qhd5gp/thoughts/","author":"u/theHackdood","rating":null,"text":"I think you have a great power packed swing! You can chase swing perfection forever or you can try and make the swing you have repeatable. With that said backswing looks a tad inside on the takeaway, perhaps work on pulling the head straight back and if you want more height get your swing a little more vertical. You have great hands on your swing so keep using that feel you’ve clearly built up and get the swing ready for Spring!","date":"2026-01-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qnb74m/low_handicap_swing_improvement_without_drills_and/","author":"u/Illustrious-Ratio213","rating":null,"text":"I use AMG and their whole thing is you drill the proper moves\nSlowly until they’re set and then you almost never have to go to the range. It works but it does take a long time  also it’s golf so bad stuff creeps in, good stuff creeps out so you have to keep on it but I never go to a range and maybe practice in a sim every other week but mostly because it’s winter.","date":"2026-01-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qnb74m/low_handicap_swing_improvement_without_drills_and/","author":"u/Only-once-2024","rating":null,"text":"Work on tempo and timing. More important imo than specific positions.\n\nTake a weighted medicine ball, and throw it against the wall as if you are swinging a club. Your body will naturally take the most efficient route to do this. Weight forces lower body to activate and arms will follow the most effective plane. \n\nDo that and it will give you the feel of proper tempo and timing. Once you “feel” what is correct golf become much easier.","date":"2026-01-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_177","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfSwing/comments/1qnb74m/low_handicap_swing_improvement_without_drills_and/","author":"u/afghan09","rating":null,"text":"So I did the medicine ball against the wall. Got pretty good. LMK if you need a good Sheetrock guy in central Texas to do repairs","date":"2026-01-26","sentiment":"neutral"}],"total":610}