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08-27-2013 , 07:39 PM

#6601

natediggity

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chipping one handed will be a breeze.

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08-27-2013 , 07:50 PM

#6602

rmthawk64

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Right. Isn't there a pro on the web.com tour that chips/pitches using only 1 arm?

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08-27-2013 , 07:54 PM

#6603

natediggity

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Originally Posted by rmthawk64

Right. Isn't there a pro on the web.com tour that chips/pitches using only 1 arm?

don't know. i was referring to the fact that i chip/pitch exclusively with one hand (not really a brag).

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08-27-2013 , 08:04 PM

#6604

stringbettor

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Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 425

One of my good friends I play with has 1 arm. He usually shoots about 100-110 and hits the ball pretty far. He is missing his right arm and plays with a lefthanded stance, his backswing is probably way too long so he is wild as hell but his 7 iron is about 160 and I'd guess he hits his 3 hybrid (longest club he hits) 210 yards.

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08-27-2013 , 08:18 PM

#6605

A-Rod's Cousin

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wow

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08-27-2013 , 08:54 PM

#6606

CalledDownLight

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The guys that actually only have one arm will have a ton more strength in it than your average person simply because they take care of all their everyday tasks with just one arm. They will also have a lot more control and it will not feel awkward or like something is missing for this reason. Comparing someone who is used to using both hands and arms for everything to someone who never gets to use an arm or hand because they don't have one isn't straightforward.

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08-28-2013 , 02:03 AM

#6607

ReidLockhart

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Originally Posted by MikkeD

What? 100% backwards.

I was definitely telling him to work on his short game to score better. The side effect might be to improve some fundamentals.

Many 20+ handicaps constantly take 3/4 shots to get down from 0-30 yards away from the green when they should be taking 3 max, and 2 often.

With my long game I'd be a mid 20s if I couldn't scramble!

My point wasn't about score. He wants to improve hitting his irons. He will get better at hitting his irons if his small swing and impact stuff is more fundamentally sound.

Of course his score will get better. If he just wanted to lower his handicap, working on short game is the best way to do it. I was merely addressing his concerns of "how do I look when i swing?" He didn't ask how to score better. Just about his irons.

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08-28-2013 , 08:18 AM

#6608

Cageysmooth

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Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 145

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Originally Posted by EdBratz66

Once again, I wish I golfed enough to waste a round using one arm.

I'm totally with you on this one!

If I saw an advantage of learning something from doing this I would consider hitting some balls this way at the range.

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08-28-2013 , 01:00 PM

#6609

Your Boss

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Pretty good.

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08-28-2013 , 01:22 PM

#6610

Cageysmooth

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Originally Posted by Your Boss

Pretty good.

"That's funny. I don't care who you are, that's funny right there."

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08-28-2013 , 04:58 PM

#6611

EddyB66

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Hey experts, how much does ball really matter? I use Callaway because of price, and Iike the way the logo looks on the ball. Also have a bunch of hats, but am I losing anything not using a ProV1?

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08-28-2013 , 05:05 PM

#6612

Brocktoon

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You're losing spin around the greens. If your handicap is around 20, as I think you've mentioned, it probably makes very little difference and is not worth paying a premium for.

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08-28-2013 , 05:18 PM

#6613

wild will

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Plus you already have hats to match your ball. Lets get our priorities straight.

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08-28-2013 , 06:31 PM

#6614

Kvitlekh

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Pick up to 3 2+2ers with whom you would most like in your golfing group.

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08-28-2013 , 06:47 PM

#6615

wild will

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Nitbo, ARC and a lot of beer.

Last edited by wild will; 08-28-2013 at 06:50 PM. Reason: Bratz for comic(?) relief

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08-28-2013 , 06:54 PM

#6616

ntnBO

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Originally Posted by EdBratz66

Hey experts, how much does ball really matter? I use Callaway because of price, and Iike the way the logo looks on the ball. Also have a bunch of hats, but am I losing anything not using a ProV1?

The higher the handicap the less it matters and vice versa.

BO

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08-28-2013 , 08:43 PM

#6617

702guy

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dumb but necessary question: my old 5 wood (18 degree loft) had the square back like this:

it broke and I am trying out a new 5 wood (18 degree loft) that has the traditional curved back to it. I used to be able to get decent loft w/the old square back club but I can't get any decent loft w/ this new club. The distance is about the same, I just hit lower line drives and get a lot of roll w/the new club which will be a problem when I need to clear traps/water, etc. Is a squared wood more conducive to getting loft or do I just stink w/ this new club? thx for any help

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08-28-2013 , 08:50 PM

#6618

campfirewest

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Originally Posted by Your Boss

Pretty good.

They need to do one where he stops a tall black guy with a bad back from taking an illegal drop.

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08-28-2013 , 08:57 PM

#6619

A-Rod's Cousin

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Originally Posted by wild will

Nitbo, ARC and a lot of beer.

I don't normally drink when I play, but I'd join you in the drinking. Would have to stock plenty of Dr. Pepper for BO, though.

Would be fun with EdBratz, watching him hit 5 irons to 12 feet and talking about his 26 handicap.