Where did my lag go???
Since I’m on vacation, I’ve practiced every day, mostly at Golden Bear, but also at Hank Haney Golf Ranch, for a little variety. Last Tuesday, I finally was able to get some good lag in my swing, but aside from one or two swings, I haven’t had any lag since. Woe is me. 🙁
Desperate to get my lag back, on Thursday, I got out my iPod, put on Tour Tempo at 27/9 and my swing improved, but no lag. Where did my lag go? Heck if I know.
On the other hand, Bobby Clampett’s sand drill has made my bunker play immensely improve to where I now get 90% of the balls out of the bunker and about 50% close to the pin. I’m guessing that my lag will eventually return as I continue to do the sand drill. I’m working hard on it.
In other news, over the last couple of weeks, my setup point for my clubs had to move out to the toe of the clubs. I’d been hitting a lot of hosel rockets, so I had to move my setup. Gradually, my swing has improved such that I’m now mostly hitting the center of the clubface, so I’ve moved my setup back to centering the clubface on the ball. I guess that means my swing is improving.
I hope.
My short game continues to improve. I’ve already discussed how my bunker work is much better. My short and medium pitches are going well, as is my chipping. My longer pitches are still inconsistent, but I continue to work hard on it. I’ve not been putting as much time into putting, but putting remains the best part of my game, ever since I had that putting lesson with the “Yes” man. I need to thank him next time he shows up at Golden Bear.