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Brian D — Tue, 23 May 2023 21:06:00 GMT

Im in the same boat Derek. Most of the time I only hit 18-20 full swings, then over to the putting green before I get to the tee. For me, stretching though is necessary. If not those first few swings are rough, and the next day I'll be sore.

Dale, I agree with your 80% take and that Im all for recreational golfers simply wanting to hang w/friends. I find the social aspect of the game to be a top priority - top 5 for sure, maybe even top 3. And yes, every time I meet someone on the course that says something akin to "Im new to golf..." I always advise them to go see the local teaching pro.

RE: Video

Derekb — Sat, 20 May 2023 01:05:21 GMT

[quote user="Brian D"]Derek, I'll go out on a limb and say, even if the masses wanted to see a video of themself, most would not know what to look for, what was good, or what needs changing. Also, video yourself is at a level of commitment that I don't see from most of the people that show up to golf that I see on the course anyway. Many golfers won't go get a basic lesson. They show up to the course, and just want to get to the first tee as quickly as possible. It seems most don't even hit a bucket before they go play a round of golf. Shoot, in my last round, I was taking a few minutes to stretch while waiting to tee off and a guy in my group asked why I was stretching.

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I know what you mean

I certainly stretch before hitting anything on the course or the range but too be honest I only hit a few on the range before playing as I warm up on the chipping green etc

A guy I play with does video my swing as he says I am a complete golfer and he sends me them

RE: Video

Dale V — Fri, 19 May 2023 17:01:52 GMT

Like all sports, there are various levels of players. Some play for the enjoyment of the game and others aspire to play at the highest level. If a casual golfer wants to go out and play every weekend and shoot high scores but hang out with his/her buddies I think that's great. Just play fast and don't be disruptive to others. Video is a great tool but probably irrelevant to 80% of the golfers out there. Sessions from a good pro is still the best way to go for those wanting to improve.

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Brian D — Fri, 19 May 2023 15:19:10 GMT

Derek, I'll go out on a limb and say, even if the masses wanted to see a video of themself, most would not know what to look for, what was good, or what needs changing. Also, video yourself is at a level of commitment that I don't see from most of the people that show up to golf that I see on the course anyway. Many golfers won't go get a basic lesson. They show up to the course, and just want to get to the first tee as quickly as possible. It seems most don't even hit a bucket before they go play a round of golf. Shoot, in my last round, I was taking a few minutes to stretch while waiting to tee off and a guy in my group asked why I was stretching.

RE: Video

Derekb — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:27:58 GMT

[quote user="Deno"]In all honesty Gary, I hit a few dozen shots before a round, usually 5 irons. My ball flight tells me how my swing is doing as well as my balance at the finish. I'll hit a few fades, draws, high and low trajectory shots. Not saying videos are not helpful, but after 60 years of playing this great game ,before videos and rangefinders, I keep my handicap under 10.

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But that's fine because you have been playing a long time and know your swing

I know my swing

Just don't see people who struggle to hit the ball use video as it may show them the issues

RE: Video

pulplvr — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:06:48 GMT

I've set up my phone a few times to take videos when I'm working on something in particular or when I want to send a video to a swing coach to review. I use a phone holder that attaches either to my bag or to an alignment stick that works pretty well. Otherwise, like Dino, I rely on my over 60 years of playing and an occasional group session with the local pro to help me straighten out problems. I am on the range mostly for warm-up prior to a round, unless I have been having some specific issues. Warm-ups are about 25-30 swings maximum, so setting up a camera is simply too much work.

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Deno — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 06:48:53 GMT

In all honesty Gary, I hit a few dozen shots before a round, usually 5 irons. My ball flight tells me how my swing is doing as well as my balance at the finish. I'll hit a few fades, draws, high and low trajectory shots. Not saying videos are not helpful, but after 60 years of playing this great game ,before videos and rangefinders, I keep my handicap under 10.