Hello All,

I am in my local league, have a 16 handicap, and am just figuring out that I cannot sweep the ball. For years I figured I should be able to pick the ball without leaving a divot... hasn't happened! This past week, I went to the range and started beating balls into the ground. I mean I was digging trenches! A little hard on the wrists, but I was told that I had to get used to hitting down on the ball to compress it, or I would not improve any further. Guess what? My last round, was my lowest this season. A 51 for 9. Needless to say, I did not skull near as many shots as normal, and actually got some decent distance out of my middle irons. Now if I could only figure out why I can't hit my driver unless I tee it up outside my left foot....

Well, glad to be here, and hope to glean some good info.

JBN