Happy Holidays

With Christmas fast approaching I'm sure all golf nuts like myself have been figuring out which gifts, they've asked for, are going to benefit their game in the new year. I have already put together my wish list and thanks to my gorgeous, generous, understanding, loving...... did I say beautiful partner, I have my first item crossed off and that is a Mizuno MP-T11 wedge (54*/09*). Due to the fact that I recently went through an excellent Mizuno Fitting ( also found out my current G10's are way off spec, possibly the reason for most of my errant shots lol ) and am in the process of getting a set of MP59's, I thought I would stick with the brand and look for a wedge set to match. This was no rash decision, as I did try various other makes and models but to me these just felt really pure and gave me so much control it was scary.
      I chose the 54* with 9* of bounce purely as a good 100-110yard (full swing) club, also to use from the bunkers to get that added spin. The MP59's come with a 46*PW so I'm still undecided as to which other wedge to go for. It will either be the 52*, to have a tweener, but to be honest I prefer to play a 3/4 SW, or the 60* which is a handy club to have for those tough short sided misses. I'm sure I wont come to a decision any time soon so plenty of trialing to be had I think......brilliant.

It's been a busy year

2011 has been, lets say, interesting, educational and also frustrating with regards to my golfing journey. My love for the game is as strong as ever and with winter approaching its time to really knuckle down and create some positive practise routines.
My Handicap ( not through lack of trying ) has stayed at a steady 12, which on reflection is a pretty good representation of my game throughout the year. Granted, I was hoping to reduce it but with the lack of proper practise and the correct mental approach I never really progressed.
At the beginning of the year I was following the lessons of Don Trahan through daily videos and thought that this new approach to the golf swing was going to lead me to some untapped hidden talent which has been eluding me. Unfortunately I came to a point when I felt that this more vertical golf swing was giving me far too many swing thoughts and had me really deviating from my traditional swing and leaving me very frustrated with my progress. This is no fault of Dons teaching, which I still think is great, but maybe aimed at the older golfer who has limited flexibility, I just felt that I got more success and consistency using the more traditional swing.
With a new/old approach to my golf swing mechanics and also the joining of a new club Stoke Albany it's time to look forward to progress.