RE: DVD's

QUESTION:
Hi

I recently purchased the full DVD set. They are great. I just have one question. I have looked at all the DVD's and I did not remember seeing you mention how high to tee a golf ball.

Kind Regards
Edward Bullock
Asked by Ted Bullock on 2007-03-08 15:52:00

RE: Re: Bill, The Easiest Way to Draw the Ball

QUESTION:
After working on the level shoulders for a while, I am hitting so much better off the tee, however, now the hard left yank has crept in. I was yanking so consistently that I was aiming down the right side, ending up on the left. Not bad if I can fully trust it, but I wonder if you might write a tip about eliminating the yank....

I scored a 95 yanking that ball around today.
Asked by Bill Adragna on 2006-11-10 15:23:00

RE: RE: Correct Club?

QUESTION:
Hello David, Toni here - in one of the TIPS you sent me recently, you mentioned a certain club (Lobbing Wedge), to be used when making a particular shot.

Is this the same as a "Gapper", as designated by the letter "G", on the sole of my club, where the number of the club is usually stamped?
Thank you.
Asked by Darryl Russell on 2007-01-29 19:20:00

RE: Course management

QUESTION:
Hi David,

I have been playing golf for two years now and have made use of your swing instruction as per the "simple swing DVD" and things have improved.

But why I am writing you this e-mail is because there is one area where I need some help and that is course Management. Could you give me some pointers as to what is course Management?

What sort of records should I keep during the game that will help analyze the game afterwards? And, are any books out about Course Management?

Any input would be appreciated.

Regards

Jeremy Peters
Cape Town
South Africa
Asked by Jeremy Peters on 2006-12-05 12:59:00

RE: golf swing

QUESTION:
David,

I am 45 yrs old. I took up golf at 32. I eventually lowered my handicap to a 7 (never took a lesson). I gave up the game for about 6 yrs. I have just started back--though I am physically in good shape I am now badly vision impaired in one eye--I can't seem to regain my comfort zone with my old swing--does your swing technique over come impairment and loss of depth perception?

Steve
Asked by jsstrickland on 2006-08-15 07:33:00

RE: driver problems

QUESTION:
Hi David,

I have a problem hitting the ground (off the tee) transitioning from my left side to my right (I am left handed). I can't seem to feel what I am doing wrong. Can you help? My most difficult shot is hitting off hard pan surface.
Asked by Joel Lamonska on 2006-08-14 10:04:00

RE: Lob Shot

QUESTION:
Hi,

I have developed a good (ok fair) lob shot which hits then releases forward. How do I get the ball to come back instead?

Bob
Asked by Lowe on 2006-10-07 10:51:00

RE: Re: Leo, Special Welcome from The Simple Golf Swin

QUESTION:
Hi David,

I am working on your simple swing, and the first part seems possible. My hits are now less likely to slice, even though the distance is about 60 percent of my old swing.

I have tried the below and consistently hit the ball with a huge over spin. Should the club face be tipped backward at the address to compensate for the counter clockwise spin that you recommend?

Thanks
Leo
Asked by Leo Boucher on 2006-08-01 06:56:00

RE: Set up/ Triangle in Arms

QUESTION:
Hey David,

My name is Micah I'm 16 and golf everyday. I once asked you a question regarding the elbows being locked, I have thought about it, and think maybe I know why you say to do this. You know that triangle formed by the hands and arms at set up? Well, I have found out that the reason for shanks and toed shots is because that triangle changes shape. I noticed that lately, my triangle has been changing shape, causing the occasional shank and short off centered hits. My guess is that having the elbows locked, helps maintain that triangle throughout the swing. This leads to centered hits, further shots, and more consistency. Is this right?
Micah
Asked by mpastula on 2006-07-30 20:14:00

RE: back injured

QUESTION:
Hi! My name is Miguel Torres I’m 55 and I’m starting to play golf. I’m going crazy for it.....I speak Spanish, so excuse my English. I play base ball for 25 years,, and tennis for 7 years,,, I was a skill player ,,not strong,, I found golf very interesting for me, for my type of person and physical conditions I’m tall and thin. After 2 months I’m playing good I think. My course pro (teacher in chief) give me a handicap 20. My problem now is I got a back injury. It is on the left side (I’m right hand) in the middle of my back, and I have a month resting but I feel good to play again. What do you recommend in my swing (not to do) in order to prevent this type of injuries? I’m, very glad to talk to some person like you.

Thanks and best regards
MIGUEL TORRES
MONTERREY MEXICO
Asked by MATS AUTOCLIMAS on 2006-10-18 16:03:00

RE: Re:

QUESTION:
I don't know how much to hit the ball and then I don't know how much it will run. I need to be more precise about those.
Asked by Sue Eccles on 2006-07-31 09:58:00

RE: New Set of Irons

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby, Hope things are going well for you. I would like to get the chance to get to work with you again soon so please let me know if you are planning another class at Chicago or any place else. Just got back from a trip to Myrtle Beach for 4 days. It went pretty well. For not playing at all last summer, I had some good shots and had a good time. Guess all that practice paid off a little.

I AM LOOKING AT A NEW SET OF IRONS and would appreciate some help. I have at this time a set of Titlist irons the oversize model about 10 yrs. Old. From what I have read there are more forgiving models now and you know I need all the forgiveness I can get. I need to be fit and measured for new clubs but would like your input. I am looking at Mizuno mx-19 and Ping G5 and Calloway X-20 and Big Bertha. Any suggestions? Any iron you would suggest? Look forward to hearing from you and let me know your teaching schedule. Thanks again.

Ron Fox
Asked by Ron Fox on 2007-02-26 20:13:00

RE: Golf Swing

QUESTION:
Hi David,

In your email you have described exactly what I do wrong. I have a handicap of 10 and want to go lower but to do this I need to get rid of my outside in swing. Not only do I have trouble initiating my swing with my arms but I also lay my club off at the top of my back swing. Sometimes it is so far laid back that the face of the club points to the sky. It drives my crazy but I can't stop myself from initiating my swing with my shoulders so at impact they are pointing to third base. I either pull it straight left or slice it. It you have any recommendations for me it would be much appreciated.

Regards
Justin Moon
Asked by gilljust on 2006-07-30 22:33:00

RE: Re: Duane, Lesson 4 and 5 from David Nevogt

QUESTION:
Well, you asked for it. I'm not having the best of luck. I've spent 5 days with buckets of balls and played 2 rounds of golf. I have not broken 100.

As for the "forearm X" - if I do that my ball goes straight left. Not a hook - just straight left.
Asked by Duane Atteberry on 2006-08-02 18:37:00

RE: RE: Jesse - How to Hit a Draw

QUESTION:
Thanks David. I will try again to make this work. Is it the old " hold the towel under the right arm?" This helps to swing from inside out doesn't it? JAB
Asked by Buddy Bankhead on 2006-09-27 16:23:00

RE: A Bad Habit

QUESTION:
David:

Am enjoying and benefiting from your book - keep the lessons coming.

One bad fault I cannot kick is this: About 20% of the time, usually from the tee box and usually into a stiff breeze, I will swing too hard in an attempt to hit the ball 20 yards further than I am capable of hitting it. The bad result is that I stiffen my left (forward) knee. This causes me to lift my torso and hit the upper half of the ball. I continue to do this despite repeated attempts to try to make myself swing easier.

Can you suggest some drill that would rid me of this horrible habit?

Thanks in advance,
Leroy Foerster
Asked by Leroy Foerster on 2006-11-20 19:47:00

RE: Re: Sam, Experiment with a Weak Grip

QUESTION:
I have a question about golf balls, I live in Calgary, Alberta which is above sea level and I use a 90 compression ball. Recently this February I was playing in Palm Springs California I used the same balls as I use in Calgary. I found my balls did go as far as usual, so I had to drop a club to get the distance I wanted. Now Palm Springs is below sea level. Do balls make that much of a difference? If so, what type of ball should I have used?

Thanks
Sam Cameron
Asked by Sam Cameron on 2007-02-12 11:39:00

RE: Re: Terrence, Maximum Distance in Golf

QUESTION:
Thanks, I appreciate this tip. The question I have is exactly when do you make the x. At the exact point of contact with the ball? Thanks!
Asked by Terry Shaw on 2007-02-12 21:36:00

RE: Clinic or 2 day academy rates

QUESTION:
Hello Bobby,

I am going to be in Mesa for Feb & March. Interested in your lessons. What is the cost for attending either the one day clinic or the 2 day academy?

Thanks,
Lloyd
Asked by Juhala on 2007-01-05 21:16:00

RE: Re: Donald, Our New Golf Instruction-1/16/2007

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby----------I have a general question for you that is not specifically related to swing theory. Let's say we have 2 golf clubs, one a 16 deg. fairway wood and one a 16 deg. hybrid. Let's say the shafts are comparable in characteristics and length. If a good player with a repeatable swing hits balls with each club, what difference would he see in ball flight and carry distance assuming he is hitting off a good lie in the fairway?

Thanks, I'll be interested in your reply.
DON
Asked by Don Parker on 2007-01-15 17:13:00

RE: Exercising muscles

QUESTION:
Bobby, I live in Canada, where there is NO winter golfing and there are no indoor golf practice ranges in our area. Are there any cardio or weight exercise programs that I can perform that will keep me in shape?

Thanks,
Roderick Duffy
Asked by rod.duffy on 2007-02-10 18:14:00

RE: FLAT SWING

QUESTION:
What is the easiest way to flatten out the swing? Change the take-away? My swing is too steep and I have a terrible slice. Since I have been reading your emails I have tried to flatten out the swing and it has helped. But I still don't think it is flat enough most of the time. If I get it flat I hit the ball farther and straighter. Is there an exercise that helps flatten out the swing?
Asked by Thomas Murphy on 2006-12-05 16:41:00

RE: Fluffy lies around the green

QUESTION:
Bobby,

I have two of your DVDs and have ordered the other two with the 2 for 1 special you are running. The short game DVD has helped me immensely. I recently completed a round on Torrey Pines North where I had two birdies and saved a couple of pars with my new short game. Much of the success is due to increased confidence which seems to feed off itself. In general my short game is improved and keeps improving.

I struggle with a couple of shots around the green still… fluffy lies, where the ball is perched on top of thick soft grass, and deep lies where a clump of grass is right behind the ball. In each case I have no confidence in how to hit the ball or what to expect. On the fluffy lie I am afraid to hit down on the ball thinking I will push it into the grass. If I miss “picking” it off the grass the result is a bladed shot, and another pitch. With the clumpy grass I am not sure how hard to swing. That lack of confidence invariably leads to another shot from off the green.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Brad
Asked by Brad Cone on 2007-02-01 21:28:00

RE: Re: Frank - How to Hit a Draw

QUESTION:
Dear David, I am having a lot of trouble hitting the ball on the sweet spot. No matter how much I think I am keeping my head still, it seems I only hit the ball on the sweet spot four or five times a round. Any suggestions to correct?
Frank
Asked by Frank Corner on 2006-10-31 13:29:00

RE: Free question

QUESTION:
I have your new DVD's including the putting DVD. I think your methods and teaching style are very effective. When I swing with confidence, using your set-up, I hit some really good shots. My problem is more mental and I don't know how to control it. I will step up to the ball, take a practice swing (that I am told looks really good), then I address the ball, take it back well and then all hell breaks loose. I will literally lunge at the ball with a hard as I can swing move that leaves no chance at making solid contact. I know when it happens and it frustrates me to no end. It is like a switch goes off at the top of the back swing.

Can you give me some advice or a drill to help me get over this?

PS. This started when I was playing to a 14 handicap and on the way down. I decided I wanted to hit it further off the tee and started trying out all the "hit it longer" tips I could find. Over the next 2 years I ballooned to a 23 handicap. I currently have a 17.4 factor.
Asked by (City) Bob Brown on 2006-12-07 20:14:00

RE: 30 day access question

QUESTION:
Dear Kyle,

I have a question for you that relates to my mental approach to some shots during a round. I am 58 years old and have recently (one season ago) returned to playing golf after a 15 years absence. I have played off a handicap of 11 in the past and now I am off 18 but I can play much better than my current handicap if I can just improve my consistency.

When I play well I have a good swing and a good contact with the ball and I am satisfied with my shots and my game. Although I try to concentrate and think about each upcoming shot occasionally I hit a very poor shot. I catch the ground just behind the ball or I hit the ball with a very closed face and it pops up a little and just bobbles along a short distance or else I make good contact but it shoots directly off to the right. I realize that sometimes it is due to just snatching at the ball with a hurried swing but not always. It will certainly happen at the beginning of a round before I settle down but it will also happen midway through just when things are going well. It seems to happen when I really want to hit a good shot and feel that I can. Can you suggest a mental routine that can help me?

Yours sincerely,
Oliver Kehelly.
Asked by Kehelly on 2006-10-08 20:48:00

RE: golf

QUESTION:
Dear Mr. Nevogt,

My dream is to become a professional golf player. I am currently 15 years old and want to master golf and make it become a career of mine. As a player with a 7 handicap, I want to make sure that I am in the right path. However, I have many troubles at certain times when practicing. Please help me and try to help the following problems.

1) Should my grip be the same if I complete my backswing and came right back down to the addressing position?

2) What should my handicap be for when I’m 16? To play at college division I and etc.

3) Should I encourage an early wrist cock? (as soon as my hands past my right leg)

4) At impact, should my club head be closed if I were to want a draw?

5) When should I turn my wrist to apply that great wrist action?
Should I TURN my wrist or strike down at the ball and bring it back up? (I usually get a fade when doing this)

6) Should my left arm stay straight at impact and half of the follow through?

7) Finally, should I turn my shoulders as much as I can?

As you can see, I have been struggling to get that wrist action because I have changed my grip to a weaker one. I have found that I would brush my club through impact and my club head would close automatically. I also want to hit down creating good impact and start on working on a draw.

My teacher also wants me to open my stance especially for my pitching and lessen the severity of it for my irons and driver/woods. However, I ultimately end up in a fade... Should I continue with this approach?

Thank you for your time and concern
Asked by tim0330 on 2007-03-07 15:24:00

RE: golf injury

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby,

I have injured my right hip while practicing driver at the golf range. My doctor said I have injured my joint and muscle at the hip.

Now, I am not able to swing the club as it hurt when I turn at the right hip. Am I making any mistake by turning the right hip only during follow through?

The pain comes at the impact when the club hit the ball. As I tried not to have lateral movement during the swing, my right hip will experience lots of pressure while transferring weight from right to the left at down swing.

Please enlighten me, am I doing the correct swing and how can I avoid injury of my right hip.

I always experience stress on my right hip muscle after a golf game.

Thanks and best regards
GS Chua
Asked by Chua Geok Siong on 2007-01-05 23:30:00

RE: golf rules

QUESTION:
Dear David & Bobby,

I have enjoyed the video, books, etc. I have a golf rules question, that when I go to the web and try to look up the rule, there are SO many rules and all worded to the point that I’m confused. Maybe you can answer me this question:

•I teed off the other day; the ball rolled on the ground (it was not grass, more like a service road – after a couple hundred yards, of course!) and then proceeded to roll into a little river. My question is, is it legal to drop the ball from where it entered into the river or should I have re-teed the ball?

Thanks,
Craig Madsen
Asked by Craig Madsen on 2006-11-20 10:50:00

RE: Golf rules

QUESTION:
Hi David

I started playing golf recently and need an outline of the rules. My instructor keeps on postponing them. I now know how to hold the golf club and do the golf swing. It’s exactly as what you laid out in your instructions.

Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks
Asked by Rufaro Mburuma on 2007-02-16 15:06:00

RE: Golf Swing Planes

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby, or at least I hope this gets to you. My name is Sean Price and I'm 16 years old. I play golf as much as I can which is about once a week. I was wondering if u could explain the following in your next Pure Point Golf Instruction on Google Video :). My question is the plane on which your club is supposed to follow in your swing, such as a PW. The plane for a driver is more long and wide if I could say that right but the PW is much shorter so I was wondering if u could show us how to swing on the right plane for different clubs, if you understand what I am asking. Thanks A Lot!
Asked by Sean Price on 2007-01-21 20:06:00

RE: Help

QUESTION:
Dave, I need some help. If range golf were a sport I'd turn pro. When I'm on the range I can hit great shots time after time. I'm relaxed, in synch and have good tempo. I can't replicate that form on the course. My mind gets cluttered and I get too quick and out of control and my game goes into the you know what. What can I do to bring my range game onto the course? Thanks.
Hugh O'Neill
Asked by Hugh O'Neill on 2006-10-30 16:22:00

RE: Re: How do I hit my irons

QUESTION:
Hi David,

It was a pleasure to see your name in my inbox. I was wondering if you would reply.

To be honest I sometimes toe the shot due to which I think that maybe I am not going down on the ball and so to compensate when I hit down I hit heavy. I think I just have a major problem setting up to the shots because all of a sudden I hit the ball like a peach and the sound is perfect.. The problem is that sometimes I don’t know what I did right to get that result. Every 20 days I have variation in my ball hitting. Can you give me some check points that can get me more accurate and consistent hitting?

Thanks Bobby
Asked by anuj dhody on 2006-11-20 08:25:00

RE: RE: Hunt, The Backswing that Increases Consistency!

QUESTION:
I note that the long ball in your book has a huge weight shift-is it too difficult for most of us? I am referring to the long ball hitter in your manual.
Asked by Hunt Lusk on 2007-03-09 16:41:00

RE: Impact position

QUESTION:
Dear Kyle,

I’m a very happy customer of PurePoint Golf, all 3 DVDs really made an improvement on my game, I thank you so much.

I’d also like to thank Bobby for his precious tip to stop slicing with the driver. The feet together drill made me hit straighter shots and get rid of that awful cutting shot. Now I can even draw the ball at will.

With the 3 DVDs I could develop a sound golf swing, but I still have a flaw on it. I’m a little flippy at impact, and have a tendency to scoop the ball, which costs me some yards.

How can I develop a good impact position with a flat left wrist? Do you have any drill for it?

Thank you so much,

Best regards,
Carlos
Asked by Carlos Augusto Carvalho on 2006-08-05 09:14:00

RE: Is the simple swing program right for me?

QUESTION:
I want to know if your system is helpful to me. If it is more geared to mid-high handicappers, I have to improve before I’m ready. I got my first clubs a year ago. I can get around a typical course in 60. Putting average is under 2.5, short game needs work, but my REAL problem is outlined below:

At the range, I swing my 7 to about 130-140. Very straight, moderate, consistent. Our local range has a flag/green at 150. It would make sense that I should reach it with a 6, and certainly with a 5. Not so. As I take more club, my distance doesn’t improve, but my accuracy suffers. By the time I get to woods and driver I’m anywhere from 140-225, but only half would hit a fairway on a standard course.

Is playing more, being patient and focusing the best answer this early on, or would your course actually help someone as new as myself?

Regards,
Michael
Asked by Michael Derksen on 2006-11-06 18:57:00

RE: Re: Joan, How to Get Out of a Buried Lie

QUESTION:
Hi David -

Many thanks for your help. I am going to try this tomorrow. I have just returned from a golf outing with 60 couples (Briarwood Country Club) to Tubac. I played my short game very well, but just could not hit my drive nor fairways shots AT ALL! No kidding. I just kept hitting to the left and then from the toe, sending the ball to the right. I am so desperate that I am thinking of asking our Pro for a couple of lessons. I have a steep swing and my husband said that he thought I wasn't taking the club high enough. Can you come up with any suggestions?

Joanie
Asked by Joan on 2006-10-27 18:58:00

RE: Just received DVD's

QUESTION:
Hello Bobby,

This is my first mail to you, even though I have followed your advices for some time.

Let me first congratulate you with the good work on the "Short Game" and "Putter". It's much better than the first DVD "The Simple swing" from a teaching point of view.

I remember reading that old DVD bought from the time your company had the name "Simple Swing" would be updated/upgraded when buying new DVD. So, I am a little disappointed by this.

I am a 68 year male who have never touched a Golf club until 7 months ago. I am in good health and crazy about golf. I play 3 to 4 times + one or two visits to driving range per week.

My handicap is 36 but my best is 104 strokes or 40 Stableford points so it would not take long before my handicap will be reduced. As I am sure you can see, my native language is not English. That’s why I become very confused when you speak slice, hook, choke and on and on.

Have a good day
Arne Stangnes
Asked by Arne Stangnes on 2006-12-09 19:14:00

RE: Re: Lew, Use Better Course Management

QUESTION:
Hey David, thanks for all the help so far....

All feels very weird, but I have a question about the grip.

I just can’t seem to get my left hand in the right position, so that the "v" formed between thumb and index finger points toward the right shoulder...when I do get it there the left hand is so strong around the grip that at address, the club face is turned down slightly setting me up for the big hook....????
Asked by Lew Schneider on 2006-12-01 15:38:00

RE: maintaining posture at impact

QUESTION:
Do you have drills for maintaining posture at impact? I find that my hips move in (toward the ball) as I approach impact and may be losing my spine angle- Thanks!

John A. Baker
Asked by Johnabaker1 on 2007-02-24 13:48:00

RE: My Swing

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby,
I am 38 yrs old and have been playing golf about 4 years. Currently my handicap is 18 but I know I am capable of better. At the moment I am a bit frustrated with my swing as I will occasionally shank the ball. Last year I worked hard to correct the 'over the top' move following lessons with a pro. I now swing much better but now sometimes seem to swing too much from the inside.....which I think is the reason for the shank?? I seem to do this most when playing the mid irons !

Do you have any suggestions? Looking forward to hearing from you and also receiving the DVD's that I ordered today.

Many thanks, Nigel
Asked by Nigel and Emma Jones on 2007-01-25 17:07:00

RE: Re: Nat, Generate More Power at Setup - Jan. 20, 2007

QUESTION:
Hi David,

Thank you so much for your suggestion, I have some question, by the way, you've mentioned " close stance" Does this mean do not open the stance. Am I right? Second one, "club face up follow-through" and club face down follow-through" what does it mean? Please explain to me.

Thank you,
Nat
Asked by Nathraint Saphadontri on 2007-01-22 19:40:00

RE: Re: Paul- PurePoint Golf Putting Swing Theory

QUESTION:
Bobby

Since I purchased the putting DVD and updates on the full swing and driver, I believe can email questions to you. Unfortunately I’m in Chicago and freezing temps don’t lend themselves too much practice. I noticed one change in the updated full swing DVD. At set up, you recommend moving the ball from the middle of the stance forward w/ the longer clubs where the original DVD suggested leaving the ball in the middle for all clubs. You also recommend that the butt of the club stay pointed at your belt buckle and that you don’t move your hands or the club forward. It looks like the hands are centered for all of the clubs. How is that possible if the ball is moved forward?

My question is how/where do you set your hands and club once you start moving the ball forward?

Also back in September Kyle forwarded an email I wrote about hitting my short irons (especially wedges) high and short. When you inquired if I was still having problems I responded that I was, however I didn’t hear back from you. Just wondering if there was something that I should specifically be paying attention to. My goal is to hit my full sand wedge 100 yards and my pitching wedge 120-125 yards.

I was able to finally crack 100 (2 xs) with the swing but still need more consistency. Hopefully I call get to a dome over the winter to work on your swing and start next year right.

Appreciate you help
pk
Asked by Paul & Crystal Kelly on 2006-12-09 22:22:00

RE: Re: Please Download Your Driver DVD Bonuses

QUESTION:
Hi David , not sure of my handicap, I average about 88 to 95 can you tell me how that works please.

Thanks,
Scott
Asked by carollynne on 2007-02-03 15:10:00

RE: RE: PurePoint 'Driver DVD' Exclusive Sale

QUESTION:
Dear Mr Bobby & David,

Ok. I really enjoy the DVDs. I can use them to re-check my swing/game especially when there's problem.

I have 1 question here. Hope you can help. Recently I bought a set of secondhand club (titleist 704.CB) from my friend. I have problem with this club especially the distance (shorter than my previous iron/club). My old club is Cleveland TA5-offset. I felt that this titleist 704 is too heavy for me, thus affect my game, so my option is I want to change its shaft with NS Pro 850GH(R or S). The original shaft is True Temper-Dynamic Gold (R300). Is it ok? FYI, my distance for iron 7 is =150-155 yards. My height is 5 feet 6 inches. I'm 5 handicapper (thanks for the DVDs and tips). From your opinion, what is the best solution? Please advise/help.

Thanks.
Jamit Imbak
Asked by jamit imbak on 2006-10-20 11:29:00

RE: PurePoint Golf Winter Sale

QUESTION:
Firstly - I am having a lot of trouble with shots from around the 50 meter mark. I am not sure which club I should be using and what type of shot I should be attempting;

Next - My 8 iron goes exactly 100 meter, which is great but I can't get my 9 iron to go any further the about 50 meters. Can you give some suggestions?

Thanks
Bruce
Asked by Bruce Robertson on 2007-01-29 23:37:00

RE: Question?

QUESTION:
What are your thoughts on the one plane swing? How does it compare in distance and being consistent as compared to other types of swings in your opinion? Thanks, Craig
Asked by Craig Christianson on 2006-12-25 17:55:00

RE: Re: Raymond, Short Game Pro Newsletter #4

QUESTION:
Bobby,

I don't swing that hard or fast. How do I determine which compression ball I should be hitting? I know I can't 100 because it sounds and feels like a rock.

Raymond
Asked by Raymond on 2007-03-11 16:43:00

RE: Re David's new DVD

QUESTION:
Just received the email telling about David's new DVD.

I am interested in purchasing this type of instruction but what bothers me is the fact there is not one testimonial from any women.

I have not played golf for very many years and as I am now 63, I want and need all the tips I can get.

How do you feel purchasing this DVD will help me? And, when will there be more focus on women golfers and their issues?

I have the new Ping's which have helped me get more distance but like your ad says, 43% of my time is spent with my putter!

Maybe I should be looking for instructional info from professional women golfers. I personally feel you are missing a huge market by seemingly targeting men golfers.

Judy McKinnon
Asked by Judy McKinnon on 2006-12-11 10:36:00

RE: Re: Kollin, PurePoint Golf Tips

QUESTION:
Bobby,

I am in the process of looking for new clubs and am drawn to the Mizuno MP-30's. I recently hit a set in a golf store and loved the feel.

As I am out looking online, being the 'do it myselfer' that I am, I came across some terms that I was not familiar with on golf clubs: swing weights and lie angles. I commonly see swing weights at d-2 and saw a lie angle at -2 degrees flat. I am a fairly decent golfer and am searching for clubs with good feel and that can help me control all the torque that I generate when I swing. Should I take into account any of these different club characteristics when looking or am I safe with 'standard' clubs? By the way, I am 6ft 210lbs with even proportioned body and legs.

Not sure if you are into club recommendations, but I thought it couldn't hurt to ask. I plan on this set being my set for the next 4-5 years and wanted to make my purchase worthwhile.

Appreciate all of your tips and techniques.

Sincerely,
Kollin
Asked by Kollin Holmgren on 2006-12-12 14:29:00

RE: Re: Richard, Eliminate the Backswing Dip

QUESTION:
David,

I would like to thank you for the tips.....so far they are working pretty good as my game is slowly improving. I still have a handicap that is pretty much off the charts (index of 40) but, as a measure of improvement I seldom abandon hole (I pick up at double par) and my rate of lost ball is declining.

One question though regarding golf balls. I am currently using Slazenger Raw Distance Titanium or there Money balls. Direction and distance is great but I can not get them to "stick" on the green and tend to roll off the back. Is this a problem with me or do golf balls really make a difference? Do you have any recommendation for a high performance yet economically priced ball? On a bad day I will still lose 3-5 into the wilderness around our desert courses.

As a general rule, if the ball goes off the course more then 15 feet, it's not going to be found and searching will result in significant bleeding.

Thanks,
Dick
Asked by D on 2007-01-24 12:04:00

RE: Re: Richard, Fix Your Slice or Block by Analyzing Your Finish

QUESTION:
David,

With my driver I slice it as I open the face as I turn/lift my head. For irons, I either top it or hit the ground before the ball. And when chipping, I scull it over the green or duff the shot.

Hoping that you have a magical solution.
Cheers, Richard
Asked by Richard Day on 2006-12-27 14:04:00

RE: Shots to an Elevated Green

QUESTION:
Dear Bobby,

Whenever I have a shot to an elevated fairway/green, my shot trajectory is low, almost like a line drive in baseball.

For instance, on shots to greens below my level, I hit nice high shots (although I have a tendency to pull them). Shots to an elevated tee just go low but straight.

Why is this and what can I do to correct hitting to an elevated tee/fairway?

Thank you,
Raymond Tompkins
Asked by Raymond on 2006-11-16 20:59:00

RE: swing

QUESTION:
I have a question concerning the swing, maybe it was covered but I missed it. Let's start with a 7 iron and two different ball positions. The first is teeing the ball up and the second is the ball is on the fairway. When you swing thru the teed up ball, the ball is hit and most good golfers leave the tee intact. When swinging at the fairway ball the club goes below the ball slightly taking out the divot. When setting up golfers let the club head rest on the ground. So when you're swinging the club what is different that allows you to make correct contact with the ball at two different heights? As an example if my swing was exactly the same, my fairway ball would look good and my teed ball would be hit from underneath and pop up.
Asked by David Butler on 2006-12-17 13:22:00

RE: Terminology

QUESTION:
Bobby,
In your full swing audio, you say "parallel left of your target line". Please describe what "parallel left" means. I understand parallel to my target line, but not exactly what you mean by parallel left. I assume it does not mean a closed stance or an open stance.
Thanks,
Bob Sanders
Asked by Dabsanders on 2007-02-01 15:28:00

RE: Re: Ross, Driver Special Report

QUESTION:
Hi David

Five weeks into our season still getting some extra distance consistency a problem (could be age). The driver special is great - higher tee works for me.

Ross
Asked by rokay on 2007-04-07 23:59:00

RE: Question

QUESTION:
I have adopted your swing technique and I am very comfortable with it. I do have a consistent problem of pushing the ball to the right. I have a difficult time of rolling my wrists at contact and suspect this is the cause. Can you confirm?
Asked by Gib Souza on 2007-04-08 21:23:00

RE: Re: Roger, PurePoint Golf Pro Newsletter #4

QUESTION:
David,

Thanks for the info.

I need your help/advice. I'm doing everything as your instructions but have a shank happening. What am I doing wrong?

I'm following and re-reading all the steps and all of a sudden a shank will appear from nowhere. Please help.

Regards,
Roger
Asked by Roger Cadle on 2007-04-15 07:46:00

RE: HItting into wind

QUESTION:
Hi Bobby,

Excellent DVD's. I'm headed off to Myrtle Beach tomorrow. Any tips for hitting drives /approach shots into a gusty wind? I lose considerable distance off the tee with my fade.

JJ

John Jordan
Edgewood, Ky
Asked by RockerJJ on 2007-04-14 06:59:00

RE: 2 questions or concerns

QUESTION:
I usually shoot between 75-81 from the tips.

After studying your videos which have truly helped my ball striking already I have two concerns.

1st--It is very hard for me to keep a flat wrist at the top. In your video you show that if the wrist has a bend towards you then you probably slice the ball. I have the wrist towards me but I definitely draw the ball rather than slice the ball. Years ago I studied Hogan's swing and he definitely had a wrist towards him at the top. Should I be concerned since I do have a slight draw even though my wrist is towards me? It feels very awkward and I literally have to make what I feel is a very unnatural move to get my wrist flat.

2nd-- Even though I carry about a seven-nine handicap I have a problem with distance (as we know, I'm not the only one) with my driver. I hit the ball approx. 220-230 off the tee box. After studying and practicing all of your techniques (I didn’t actually see a section on "hitting the ball farther") I just don’t see any increased power off of the tee box especially using the "half swing". I know that if I was able to gain 15-20 yards (actually 30-40 is what I feel I need) off the tee my game would drastically change due to the fact that I hit my irons so solid and my short game is very good. Do you have anything on "gaining distance" or any ideas that would help me to gain distance that fit in with your teachings?

By the way, I am very impressed after only receiving the video today (I will be sending a letter on this) and I know already that my game and ball striking is better. I'm a guy that practices a lot and I literally practiced for eight hours through the day today.

Thanks
Greg
Asked by Greg on 2007-04-12 23:54:00

RE: RE : Hips

QUESTION:
Does keeping the hips still not cause and out to in motion?

Cheers
Russel May (7)
Asked by Sermac2 on 2009-04-19 02:51:00

RE: RE: C, Short Game Pro Newsletter #7

QUESTION:
D

I would like to receive additional information on tempo.

What secrets to the professionals have for those golfers that have trouble with tempo?

Take Care,
Ed Hockom
Asked by Edward Hockom on 2007-04-20 20:27:00

RE: ’the swing of the driver

QUESTION:
Hi David, where do I position the ball? I know you hit the ball at the up swing and the correct path of the swing pattern.

Thanks,
Dennis
Asked by dennis kwong on 2007-05-07 11:57:00