Robert Palmer says:(Cont) When I started down with the left hand I regained all the power that was being wasted going over-the-top, my direction corrected and I once again had my shoulders going properly. My tempo and rhythm self-corrected and I was once again in control of the swing. Now that I got the swing sorted out some, I have to find a way to control my mindset and avoid the outside stress, but that will be easier than sorting out my swing. Sometimes it is a blessing to be self-taught, in that you are able to correct your swing faults quicker than having to schedule a lesson, but your progress is slower that way because you don't have that extra set of eyes evaluating you. At any rate, it appears as though I got myself sorted and that was the goal for today. I apologize for being so long-winded but I wanted you to understand my recovery.
4/24/24
Robert Palmer says:Well, my working round is posted and I must thank you for your comments on my previous round. The comment about the "hero complex" really hit home. Most of the guys I play with are in our age group, but they aren't as dedicated or passionate, thus their skills reflect that. Oftentimes I am viewed as the "A" player and "expected" to bail the team out. I feel the pressure (damn it!) and periodically over-extend my capabilities. This may be one of the reasons I'm somewhat inconsistent. Today I caught myself starting the downswing with my right hand trying to force the issue. That leads me to alter my swing plane (over-the-top) and swing around my body, as opposed to swinging underneath, resulting in that weak fade that I've been trying to get rid of. Now is just a matter of coordinating the upper and lower body. (Cont)
4/24/24
