First Pole-ie ever

[paspilot]

Yesterday I got my first Pole-ie. It was a pitching wedge on a short par 4 from a side hill lie. I am working on my swinging stroke and although I could not see the putting surface the top 2/3s of the flag was my target. I thought the shot looked like it would be close to the pin in the air then it clanked off of it just below the bottom of the flag. What a thrill.

[bambam]

Great job!

[innercityteacher]

Yesterday I got my first Pole-ie. It was a pitching wedge on a short par 4 from a side hill lie. I am working on my swinging stroke and although I could not see the putting surface the top 2/3s of the flag was my target. I thought the shot looked like it would be close to the pin in the air then it clanked off of it just below the bottom of the flag. What a thrill.

Pilot, do you have an understanding of Extensor Action? Do you use it? How "heavy" or intense was it on your shot?


ICT

[NCHamr]

Yesterday I got my first Pole-ie. It was a pitching wedge on a short par 4 from a side hill lie. I am working on my swinging stroke and although I could not see the putting surface the top 2/3s of the flag was my target. I thought the shot looked like it would be close to the pin in the air then it clanked off of it just below the bottom of the flag. What a thrill.

Sounds like an awesome G.O.L.F. shot right there! congrats It's now like that old potato-chip commercial, "betcha can't have just one." I'm sure there'll be plenty more flags to be hit in the future. Happy hunting

[Yoda]

Yesterday I got my first Pole-ie. It was a pitching wedge on a short par 4 from a side hill lie. I am working on my swinging stroke and although I could not see the putting surface the top 2/3s of the flag was my target. I thought the shot looked like it would be close to the pin in the air then it clanked off of it just below the bottom of the flag. What a thrill.

Congrats, paspilot!

Yesterday, the Motion.

Today, the Polie.

Tomorrow, in competition . . .

The Cash.



Only now do I realize a serious oversight in the LBG training regimen: We must learn how to gracefully accept the rewards of our winning efforts from our opponent(s)!

It is basically a right palm-up procedure . . .



But, there are nagging questions. For example:

1. Do you look'em in the eye (especially when theirs are looking down)? I say, do your best, but maintain your spine angle and upward palm. This may require right arm extension (6-B-1-0).

2. Do you commiserate? As in, "Had it not been for me crushing your anemic a** (efforts ), you might have won!" (Probably not a good idea to put it quite this way, especially if they are much larger and have anger management issues).

3. Do you 'make change'? Naah, just tell'em to write a check that you'll frame for your office. They'll soon disappear into the pro shop and return with the appropriate sum.

In the end, the exchange is a matter of taste. Use your best judgment. But remember . . .

Plenty of these 'sly willies' will never pony up on their own. They are all so well-meaning but, at the same time, so predictable. In fact, they sing from the same hymnal . . .

"My wallet's in my car. Catch you next time."

"Don't have any cash on me. Catch you next time."

"Didn't bring my checkbook. Catch you next time."

So, be ready, armed and vigilant. In your own, unique way, let'em know . . .

Hey, I WON!

WHERE'S MY MONEY????

Or something like that.

[NCHamr]

Congrats, paspilot!

Yesterday, the Motion.

Today, the Polie.

Tomorrow, in competition . . .

The Cash.



Only now do I realize a serious oversight in the LBG training regimen: We must learn how to gracefully accept the rewards of our winning efforts from our opponent(s)!

It is basically a right palm-up procedure . . .



But, there are nagging questions. For example:

1. Do you look'em in the eye (especially when theirs are looking down)? I say, do your best, but maintain your spine angle and upward palm. This may require right arm extension (6-B-1-0).

2. Do you commiserate? As in, "Had it not been for me crushing your own anemic a** (efforts ), you might have won!" (Probably not a good idea to put it quite this way, especially if they are much larger and have anger management issues).

3. Do you 'make change'? Naah, just tell'em to write a check that you'll frame for your office. They'll soon disappear into the pro shop and return with the appropriate sum.

In the end, the exchange is a matter of taste. Use your best judgment. But remember . . .

Plenty of these 'sly willies' will never pony up on their own. They are all so well-meaning but, at the same time, so predictable. In fact, they sing from the same hymnal . . .

"My wallet's in my car. Catch you next time."

"Don't have any cash on me. Catch you next time."

"Didn't bring my checkbook. Catch you next time."

So, be ready, armed and vigilant. In your own, unique way, let'em know . . .

Hey, I WON!

WHERE'S MY MONEY????

Or something like that.

You must play at the same club as me Good thing I work out at my course as well, so I always run into them regularly

[paspilot]

Pilot, do you have an understanding of Extensor Action? Do you use it? How "heavy" or intense was it on your shot?


ICT

As I understand and try to use Extensor Action, I try to keep a gentle but steady pressure on the base of my left thumb with my right hand. The feeling I am looking for is like a small child tugging on your hand, enough to be noticeable but not enough to make you tense up and resist it with the left arm. It is something that I have been working at since around February. I sometimes lose it when I swing too fast or mess up the right forearm takeaway. But when it is there you can feel and hear the difference in the impact.

[innercityteacher]

As I understand and try to use Extensor Action, I try to keep a gentle but steady pressure on the base of my left thumb with my right hand. The feeling I am looking for is like a small child tugging on your hand, enough to be noticeable but not enough to make you tense up and resist it with the left arm. It is something that I have been working at since around February. I sometimes lose it when I swing too fast or mess up the right forearm takeaway. But when it is there you can feel and hear the difference in the impact.

To me, Extensor Action is really important for poli-es!

ICT

[paspilot]

To me, Extensor Action is really important for poli-es!

ICT

Someday I hope to be able to know how important it is for Hole-ies as well.

[innercityteacher]

Someday I hope to be able to know how important it is for Hole-ies as well.

After many volumes on golf over the years from many authors, I have made more progress since being here as measured by a lower HCP, this last year, than ever before.

I went to the driving range the other day and carried the 215 yard mound with four drives (straight or slight fade) for the first time ever.

We'll see tomorrow in the Saturday round.

ICT