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GAVol said:
I'd say that's pretty normal. Getting the distance right on those partial wedges isn't easy if you're not playing a lot.
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Which is why I don't always opt for driver. I've made this the year where I'm gonna make time & put in a little extra work.
 
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#8,103
Jackson_Harris said:
I am looking at a scorecard from Windswept Dunes. I shot 78 there. 42 on the front; 36 on the back. 7607 yards...longest course in Florida. We played her from the tips!

Lee Trevino? Didn't he fade the crap out of everything?
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Nice round
I won't be playing it from the tips...
Took the kids to the Par 3 course, and missed a hole in one by one more roll
 
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Vols520 said:
A lot of my probs now are mental. At range I am fine. On the course w the driver I am garbage.
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Pre-shot routine is invaluable. Looks kinda douchey doing it at the range before every shot, but when you bust it 300+ yds off the first tee you don't care.

You sound exactly like I did about 4 years ago. I developed a pre-shot routine and now driver is just about my best club. PW is prob still #1.
 
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bamacheats said:
Pre-shot routine is invaluable. Looks kinda douchey doing it at the range before every shot, but when you bust it 300+ yds off the first tee you don't care.

You sound exactly like I did about 4 years ago. I developed a pre-shot routine and now driver is just about my best club. PW is prob still #1.
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I def need a routine. Not sure how to create one thoug.
 
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It doesn't have to be complicated. Take one swing and visualize the shot. Step up and address the ball. Check your grip. Check your alignment. Check your stance. Pull the trigger.
 
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Vols520 said:
It's lack of thinking that's my problem. I play too fast.
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It doesn't necessarily have to be a long routine. I play quick. I always take a practice swing while standing behind the ball, pick the target, address the ball, check grip and go.

I think the simpler the routine the better. I think once you simplify things and clear your head you play better golf.
 
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It hit me last week like it was Al Wilson. All I ever want to do is be at the course/driving range(when Im not watching the Vols play of course). I love this game! I'm 27 with no kids. I need to be working in the golf industry. MY PROBLEM?

I don't know the best route to go. I have some college credits so I could transfer those to a major university and get a Golf Management degree which will take about 4 years. OR they have 16 month programs where you can get an associates in golf management. My biggest concern and why I need help is:

1. I don't want to invest alot of time and $ into the 4 year program if its not going to benefit me that much over the 16 month program in securing a job.

2. I don't want to do the 16 month program if its not going be enough education for an employer to hire me in the golf industry for a decent job (not looking to be the grass cutter or cart boy)

Basically I don't know what the best option is. Do any of you guys have an opinion on which route i should take? or a better route to take than these two. I don't have many reliable connections on this and I trust my fellow Vols more than a commission based enrollment counselor anyday! So if any of you have knowledge,advice,friends or family in the industry you could ask and help me out I'd really appreciate it. Thanks for any help and GO VOLS!!!
 
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I would go to a 4 year school and work at a golf course. You meet a lot of people working in a pro shop. I did that right out of college and didn't pay for golf for a year.
 
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VOLS INC. said:
It hit me last week like it was Al Wilson. All I ever want to do is be at the course/driving range(when Im not watching the Vols play of course). I love this game! I'm 27 with no kids. I need to be working in the golf industry. MY PROBLEM?

I don't know the best route to go. I have some college credits so I could transfer those to a major university and get a Golf Management degree which will take about 4 years. OR they have 16 month programs where you can get an associates in golf management. My biggest concern and why I need help is:

1. I don't want to invest alot of time and $ into the 4 year program if its not going to benefit me that much over the 16 month program in securing a job.

2. I don't want to do the 16 month program if its not going be enough education for an employer to hire me in the golf industry for a decent job (not looking to be the grass cutter or cart boy)

Basically I don't know what the best option is. Do any of you guys have an opinion on which route i should take? or a better route to take than these two. I don't have many reliable connections on this and I trust my fellow Vols more than a commission based enrollment counselor anyday! So if any of you have knowledge,advice,friends or family in the industry you could ask and help me out I'd really appreciate it. Thanks for any help and GO VOLS!!!
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I would go and talk to the golf pro at whatever course you play...or at least someone that you hope to emulate. The golf business is a tough gig with really long hours and crappy pay. Courses are closing and so finding a job could be difficult. Honestly, if I were looking into getting into the golf business I would be looking at the industrial side and working for someone like Titleist or TMAG as a rep...see if they have job postings and if they do what kind of qualifications they require. I have several friends who went though like the golf academies and held down jobs as assistants for a while...they worked 70 hours a week during the season and could barely make ends meet. Most are now doing something else. Good luck!
 
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I'm going to the Tuesday practice round at the Masters. I'm staying in Columbia, SC through Wednesday. I'm looking to play two courses during that time frame. Do you guys have any suggestions or recommendations? I'm getting ready to book tee times so any help would be greatly appreciated...
 
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ORANGE & WHITE said:
I'm going to the Tuesday practice round at the Masters. I'm staying in Columbia, SC through Wednesday. I'm looking to play two courses during that time frame. Do you guys have any suggestions or recommendations? I'm getting ready to book tee times so any help would be greatly appreciated...
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Golden Hills in Lexington is a pretty decent track.
 
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Vols520 said:
I def need a routine. Not sure how to create one thoug.
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Do it on the range and make it part of your practice routine and it will become second nature. NO one can tell you what specifics YOU should do as a pre-shot routine. Find something that gets you into a comfortable mental position and repeat it. You have to develop that for yourself, but practicing it as you do your shots will make it easy to take it to the course
 
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ORANGE & WHITE said:
I'm going to the Tuesday practice round at the Masters. I'm staying in Columbia, SC through Wednesday. I'm looking to play two courses during that time frame. Do you guys have any suggestions or recommendations? I'm getting ready to book tee times so any help would be greatly appreciated...
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I am going on Monday and I booked a tee time for Sunday at the Reserve Club at Woodside in Aiken. Now if you have bigtime connections, Sage Valley in Graniteville is fantastic. The problem with Master's week is that it can be hard to get tee times, even as far away as Columbia. Timberlake in Chapin is OK and not too far from Columbia (west on I-26).

All in all, the public golf in the Columbia area leaves a lot to be desired. Have a great time!
 
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Played the local par 3 course today... 32 ain't bad for not having played any in 11 months

I need to stop playing until I can get lessons and some help...

But being poor and in college will keep me from that anytime soon

Wish I could go back to playing in HS and getting to practice everyday
 
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ORANGE & WHITE said:
I'm going to the Tuesday practice round at the Masters. I'm staying in Columbia, SC through Wednesday. I'm looking to play two courses during that time frame. Do you guys have any suggestions or recommendations? I'm getting ready to book tee times so any help would be greatly appreciated...
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I've heard that Mt. Vintage Plantation in Aiken is nice.
 
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