Band Aide Fixes

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By Chuck Z

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  1. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military

    With all respect to everyone who plays this crazy game we love and hate, a lot of us are always seeking band aide fixes to our game. As I was playing with my teaching pro Wednesday he and I were discussing this most common issue with a number of golfers. Instead of contacting a pro, who is trained to take a look at our stance, grip and swing and analyze our problems very quickly for a nominal fee and recommend the correct solution, we seek out answers from our non qualified friends or on sites such as face book or even Team Titleist, for quick fixes or band aides. Like most of us we all have good intentions and an opinion on how to correct a problem, right or wrong. I personally try not to get involved with giving any advice on correcting golf issues, even though I know what my pro did to help me. I tell my friends to go see my pro. I think it is great that we share information on this site but when it comes time to helping someone with a golf swing problem it is always best to refer them to a PGA teaching pro. It's like wrecking your car and calling your friend on the phone and asking them how much to fix it without seeing it and they have no experience in auto repair. Again, with respect to all opinions. Support you local pros they can make you golfing experience more FUN.

  2. Eric H

    Eric H
    Ridgway, PA

    The unsolicited advice guy is always the worst!
  3. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    Eric H said:

    The unsolicited advice guy is always the worst!

    Totally agree Eric. Oh, on your profile pic you may have the ball a bit too far back and the hand a bit too far ahead... Just kidding! Couldn't resist. Have fun out there.
  4. Jerry M

    Jerry M
    Dallas, TX

    Well said Chuck. You're right, we all have good intentions and we all want out fellow players to play well. But it's usually best to go to a certified teacher you trust for lessons.
  5. Christopher V

    Christopher V
    Edmond, OK

    I absolutely agree to everything you said with one respectful caveat. I have a few friends/family members that only have the ability/opportunity to play 4-6 times a year compared to the 100+ rounds I play. I have no problems recommending to a golfer who plays less than 6 times a year and struggles with a big slice to hood their club some at address so they can enjoy their round more. For someone like a TT member or club member, absolutely the first thing out of the mouth should be "go see your pro!". I'm headed to mine tomorrow for some clean up off the tee w/ the driver!

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