How does one quit this game??

[Matt]

I'm back for the summer. Turns out I'm not going to be playing that Bull event for a number of reasons but will still be doing the Wisconsin State Amateur as has become my custom.

We can figure something else out.

[wolfman]

Matt,

You once mentioned there was an AI you have seen in Wisconsin. Was that you?

If that was true, where is he/she and name, please.

Also, I hit balls today using my old swing from last year. My distances are back, but as inconsistent as always.

I guess I need to figure out what my "type" my old swing is and what I need to do to improve. Any ideas???

[Matt]

You've got a PM.

[wolfman]

OK, I am still here.

Matt hooked me up with an AI about 45 minutes from me here in WI.

Have had 4 lessons so far.

I've been into TGM for about 1 1/2 years. Read the book 3 times, read almost all of Manzella, Evans, TGM and this website. Watched Tomasello many times, and Manzella and Evans DVDs.

There is no substitute for an AI, even if he is a GSEB.

I had the ideas correct in my head, but I wasn't executing them. By the 4th lesson, we began making some progress. I wasn't understanding what he was trying to get me to do.

Scores since beginning AI: 81, 88, 76, 83, 45, 45, 39, 41, 83. Very similar scores to last year, BUT I am beginning to understand why my ball is going where it is.

Started with basic motion and progressed from there. When I do it right, I hit driver 280 and 5 iron 185. I've had multiple comments lately on my ballstriking.

Thanks all for your comments and support.

[Mathew]

We all have terrible sessions where it seems the ball is completely out of your hands. Only maybe 5 weeks ago I had the one of the most terrible practice sessions. I have concentration in abundance and I was really truely trying my heart out - I gave it my all. Then come in the thoughts - why do I persist playing a game I am still capable of playing really poorly at times and I find that I call myself a failure and I give myself so much pressure on playing well its probably out of hand. But then I think of the good times this game has given me and it just comes down to that I just love this game - I really do....

Golf isn't just a sport, its teaches you to constantly have a desire to improve ones self. Giving up on golf, is like giving up on yourself.

[golfingrandy]

OK, I am still here.

Matt hooked me up with an AI about 45 minutes from me here in WI.

Have had 4 lessons so far.

I've been into TGM for about 1 1/2 years. Read the book 3 times, read almost all of Manzella, Evans, TGM and this website. Watched Tomasello many times, and Manzella and Evans DVDs.

There is no substitute for an AI, even if he is a GSEB.

I had the ideas correct in my head, but I wasn't executing them. By the 4th lesson, we began making some progress. I wasn't understanding what he was trying to get me to do.

Scores since beginning AI: 81, 88, 76, 83, 45, 45, 39, 41, 83. Very similar scores to last year, BUT I am beginning to understand why my ball is going where it is.

Started with basic motion and progressed from there. When I do it right, I hit driver 280 and 5 iron 185. I've had multiple comments lately on my ballstriking.

Thanks all for your comments and support.

If that does not work and you would like to get away from the game. Take two weeks off............................................... .................................................. ........then quit!

Right Matt?

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

Randy

[Vickie]

Looks like I got lost from the fitness thread but . . . I would recommend doing some alignment work, light strength and stretching. You don't have to lose your health for your spine to change. Most people don't feel or see these changes in the short run. I've had many golfers only work with me a few sessions and begin to regain the game they thought they were losing within a few weeks. Every single testimonial I have says something to this effect. Just make it light and specific in the beginning and see how much you need to to.

If you peruse the thread and can't find what you need feel free to contact me. I can't advise you on your specific golf alignment techniques but I can help with your platform (body) alignment.

Vickie

[wolfman]

Thanks for the responses. Well. I'm not going anywhere from the game for the time being.

I was in a very bad funk - losing 20-30 yards on shots will do that to you.

Regarding alignment issues. That better not be the case since I'm working with an AI. If it is, then I better be getting a refund!!!

I wasn't losing yards because of strength or flexibility issues. I was losing yards because I was misinterpreting the book and everything else posted in the various forums.

I hate to admit it, but it seems that improvement in golf can only come from finding a teacher capable of teaching you the proper components. This, as we all know, is not an easy task and can be rather expensive.

Now, we have come full circle again on this topic. If you are incapable of finding "that" instructor/paying for the lessons, then you really are incapable of improving. THAT is not giving up on yourself! That is the system surrounding golf failing, and the reason that the game of golf is slowly eroding away and scores continue to hover around 100!!!

IMHO

p.s. 87 Sat, 82 Sunday.

[Matt]

So what have the biggest eye-openers been? What were you interpreting incorrectly? This could be extremely helpful because you probably aren't the only one. It's certainly much easier to demonstrate in person instead of via words as you know.

[noproblemos]

Two high school friends went on to play US college golf. one of them was captain.

That was almost 10 years ago. Neither of them have played golf for the last 5 years.

Quitting golf is not 100% bad