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Originally Posted by igolfalot
Why do I do this. I am an 11 handicapp and have gone as low as 9 at points in time. I have a lack of power in my game averaging 220-230 yds off the tee. Most people tell me that I should hit the ball farther than I am. They tell me this as I am beating them.
So occasionaly I discover my power swing. Today I was driving the ball 250-270 and I did drive a 300 yd green with assistance from the wind. I was driving the ball long and straight. I missed one fairway. I shot 90.
Why does my short game and putting dissapear when I hit the ball long. Oh yeah the green I drove , I 3 putted for par. Brutal.
I think when I drive shorter, I tend to use my head more and control my game a bit better.  |
I feel strongly that this is sound thinking. Some people seem to be able to combine power in the drives and long fairway shots with finesse in the short game......but not too many. Golf is perceptually and mentally difficult rather than physically difficult. If a golfer hasn't got hours a day to practise, it is difficult to adjust the mentality needed to change from power driving to finesse swinging..
On the days when the power drive seems to be working, the finesse game is usually not in the physical 'feel' packet....and often vice versa. If your long game is accurate, you are more likely to have access to the swing required for the short game..and the putts.
It seems to be a game of swings and balances (forgive the pun). You often need to give up something to get something.
This is not to say that both aren't possible...it is just that it is very difficult for the average golfer to master the mental switching required.
