March 24, 2012

Round: Braintree (2012 Opener)

Players: Me, Erik, Jay P
Pre-round practice: None

18 Holes
Global warming is ruining our planet but it is also allowing obsessive golfers like myself play golf in March :) It was a beautiful day for a round of golf and the conditions were perfect. I did not have many expectations for score but I was hoping to see some improvements on things I worked on during the off season. My short game was as sharp as its ever been. Unfortunately everything about my swing was off. I did not hit one shot to the left. Mostly everything was slicing or blocked/pushed to the right. I did not have much feel or comfort in my swing to understand the problem. After the round, knowing my tendencies, I have been able to diagnose the following ailments.

  • Hips getting stuck and not turning through to the finish. My body stops rotating.
    Result: Blocked/Pushed shots
  • Left hand is not rotating; clubhead not releasing after impact.
    Result: Blocked/Pushed shots