How To Finish Your Round Without Falling Apart
By Paul Wilson at March 8, 2013 | 4:51 am | Print
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Ben, 2 months ago
G’day Paul,
Last Wednesday playing Par I was 4 up on the 15th. I hit an 8iron to the 16th par3, got it a bit thin, the ball flew straight but went onto the top tier of the green. It was like putting off the roof of the car and trying to stop the ball on the bonnet. What the heck, 3up two to play. 17th Guess what, push fade, played down adjacent fairway, wedge over tree and two putts for half. 18th push fade (par 5), 5 wood back onto 18th, pull hook 5iron into bunker. So so lie under revetted face, 60 deg wedge over green into a scruffy lie – a wipe.
The Old Scottish Caddy said “Spit where you hit”, a bit like you say “wait for the sound” only thing was – I wasn’t listening at that time.
Still hot and dry here. Lots of run to get the ball off the sloping fairway. My handicap is down to 13 from 22 two years ago, thanks for the instruction.
Paul Wilson, 2 months ago
Ben,
Sounds like you were getting a little anxious to see your miraculous finish. This is exact what Friday’s replay tip was all about. In situations like this in the future you need to swing a little easier. If you are max’d out you will look early. This is human nature especially in this situation. So do a few easy practice swings on the tee deck. Focus on swinging no more than 80% even a little less would be ideal in case you go a little faster. Then don’t even watch the ball take off. As you/I said, listen for the club to hit it then turn and watch for it.
Hopefully, you will remember this the next time you are coming down the stretch.
Ben, 2 months ago
G’day Paul,
Saturday Comp Stableford, I was in with the big hitters, Quentin on 2, Grant on 4, Roger on 9. Wonderful players, long & straight, great with their irons, beautiful putting. I just played my game, chipped well (2 chip in birdies) one 3 putt. The best bit I scored on every hole and I didn’t fall apart towards the end of the round.
Paul Wilson, 2 months ago
Ben,
Good job. Better than the other round. I like it.
Keep at it.
RichardGentry, 2 months ago
This series of tips has really been great. It’s nice to have a plan of correction on the course rather having a bad day with no idea about how to correct bad shots and only thinking……I really need to go to the range and practice.
Thanks Paul, keep them coming!
Paul Wilson, 2 months ago
Richard,
Don’t forget to do the practice swings at home. This is even more important.
Glad you liked them. When you come for lessons I will go over it again with you.
barrybower, 2 months ago
Paul Great tip , should come in handy anytime, i have one quick question, i notice it more later in round,but some what present on most of my shots, i feel like weight at address on balls of feet ,as i swing i feel like weight gravitates towards my toes more so than heels,(at finish, feel like weight very balanced on left foot rather than most on heel where i think it should be),. Does mean i am starting swing with my upper body rather than lower body. would it help to practise with my weight at address on heels and try to keep it there throughout shot, when i try this my swing feels completly different ,almost like i am coming out of shot even though i am not, should this be something that i should continue practising. hdc 6
Paul Wilson, 2 months ago
Barry,
Yes, this is you trying to hit the ball with your arms. Do it a little more and you have a shank on your hands. Keeping the weight on the heels throughout the shot is a drill I sometimes give to shankers to get them to stop the weight from rolling forward. Do about 20 shots this way and see is this helps. I would also look into how you are making the transition. If you were to throw a ball you would never do this. So you should not be doing it in golf either. Get the throwing motion with the stance a little narrower (so you can touch the legs). Do this for a few then do it with a club. It’s the same move.
Also, maybe take some easy swings with and without the ball. This will give you more time to feel the weight distribution. If you swing fast you have very little time to recognize where the weight is. Once you get the feeling gradually speed it up.
Make sure you are doing this drill too:
DRILL: Swing Off Ground: http://ignitiongolf.com/drill-swing-off-ground
Drill: Swing Off Ground Variation: http://ignitiongolf.com/drill-variation-favorite-drill/
Drill: My Favorite Drill – Variation 2: http://ignitiongolf.com/favorite-drill-variation-2/
DRILL: Start High Then Gradually Lower: http://ignitiongolf.com/start-high-gradually-lower/