Visited my teaching Pro today!

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By Chuck Z

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  1. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military

    2025 has been a slow start for me. Today was my 11th round of golf and really enjoyed the wonderful sunshine and company. My teaching pro plays in our senior's league and today he and I were paired up by choice. He met me at the driving range and watched me warm up and informed me we have a problem "Houston". Have not been play due to personal issues and taking care of my wife. As usual set up and this time ball placement. We rode together and what a difference the time he spent with me. Two triple bogies, no big deal, and shot an 84. Not bad for a 19 handicapper. Was striking most of my clubs very well after his overview and suggestions. Sand traps and wedge play needs work, but the layoff has hurt. Point, enjoyed the day, looking better and when you are having issues, go see a teaching pro, that's what they are there for. Actually beat him by a stroke and won blitz. Why some are better teachers than players. Hakuna matata. Thanks Tim. =)

  2. Fred L

    Fred L
    Centerport,NY

    Hope all is OK Personally!! Great Round...
  3. Edward K

    Edward K
    Wesley Chapel, FL

    Military
    I see my pro every 3-4 weeks, we have a few laughs, he shakes his head at me struggling to do the impact position the way he thinks I should. I talk some smack (he's a +5), but it's the camaraderie we share that's intriguing to me. I'll never stop pursuing excellence at this crazy game.
  4. Rob R

    Rob R
    Chicago, IL

    Nice round Chuck. Keep up the good play.
  5. JYoung

    JYoung
    Ohio

    I'd love to have 11 rounds in so far. I've only got to play 4 so far. I had a lesson Monday. Trying to get the Driver straightened out. I enjoy going and working on new things. If I can do what he showed me I should be in the fairway more often.
  6. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    Nothing beats a playing round. Have been playing with my teacher on Wednesdays since returning. Bits and pieces are helping. Hopefully it will all come together soon. He cannot help the mental side. Really appreciate his help. Trying to develop a consistent game I can count on. The short game is very questionable right now. We are working on it. He tells me I have rabbit ears. Something I have to get over. A lot of guys in our groups wear hearing aids and talking is an issue. Oh well.
  7. Dino S

    Dino S
    Ohio

    Chuck - I'm Glad you're back to teeing it up. Stay well.
  8. Erich F

    Erich F
    NY

    Gotta love that SC weather Chuck! Glad you are back at it and hope all is well at home. Only 3 really cold misty rounds here in NY so far. I think the May flowers should be gorgeous as the April showers sure are here.
  9. John K

    John K

    Chuck, if I had to do it all over again, I would have had a steady schedule with a teaching pro. Too many times especially in the beginning of the golf season, my swing seems so foreign to me.
  10. Abdon M

    Abdon M
    Northern California (because it's a big state)

    Keep grinding my friend. You got this! Thank you for sharing your story of recovery and your road back to this wonderful game.
  11. Mike M

    Mike M
    Marblehead MA

    84 with 2 triples? Nice going Chuck. If not for a couple bad swings, sounds like you could have broken 80! Here's hoping you continue trending in the right direction, along with my best wishes regarding your wife.
  12. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military

    Mike M said:

    84 with 2 triples? Nice going Chuck. If not for a couple bad swings, sounds like you could have broken 80! Here's hoping you continue trending in the right direction, along with my best wishes regarding your wife.

    Thanks. My wife is the reason I am going on the trip to Ireland for the TTI International. Said might not be able to go to anymore events in the future. Getting realistic about my game and health. My handicap has dropped six strokes since October. Very bipolar game. Had four triples and four birdies last week. Playing with my teaching pro every Wednesday helps some. Making my points every match. Thanks for all the positive vibes and thanks to Titleist for the new GT2s. So much easier to score from the short grass.

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