Hey, everyone.
Just wanted to share a cool experience I had a couple weeks ago that really helped me to get rid of some winter rust. I was on Cape Cod when the courses were first beginning to open again, but I hadn't brought my bag. I only had a 7-iron in the trunk, my backup Scotty Cameron and a shag bag. I stopped by a public course, thinking I might just hit a few, but the course didn't have a range. It was still cold so the place was nearly empty. I couldn't resist.
With a couple shag-bag Pro V1s, my trusty 7-iron and my old Scotty in tow, I headed to the first tee. What a blast!
On most tees I played it way back off my right foot and hooded the face, trying to hit low hard draws that would have a little run. Around the greens I played bump and runs and also laid it wide open for pitches, like the Seve stories you hear about. I'm not going to lie - I bladed a few. But I also hit some decent little lobs, too.
After a handful of holes I started to get in a great rhythm. It was fun trying to work it both ways and alter the trajectory, swinging hard and swinging slow. Too often, I think I get caught playing stock shots instead of visualizing a flight and swinging creatively to match the image. With one club, I had no choice.
What do you guys think? I can't recommend the experience enough, but I'm curious to hear if you have any other ideas for creative ways to practice. Thanks!
Rick