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Off set tee box remedies.

  • 09-07-2017 9:05pm
    #1
    Donal55
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭


    Hi, there are a couple of off-set tee boxes where I play, which require some alignment rather than me just aiming straight down the middle. To do so would have me hitting into trouble.

    When I try to aim left of the trouble however I end up opening my stance and creating a fade which ultimately throws the ball into the rough anyway.

    Would anyone know of any tips or youtube clips or videos which I could watch in an attempt to rectify this flaw in my game.

    I scratched the same two holes today and its beginning to become a bit of a habit now for me.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    CMOTDibbler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,128 ✭✭✭CMOTDibbler


    Ignore tee box alignment always. Just pick a spot on the fairway or wherever and find a spot closer to you that aligns with that and line up your stance on that.


  • #3
    Rikand
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,512 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    When putting your ball down on the tee, point the name of the ball in the direction of where you want to hit it. Line yourself up against the line on the ball


  • #4
    CMOTDibbler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,128 ✭✭✭CMOTDibbler


    Rikand wrote: »
    When putting your ball down on the tee, point the name of the ball in the direction of where you want to hit it. Line yourself up against the line on the ball
    That's a useful one. Must try that the next time I'm out.


  • #5
    charlieIRL
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,268 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    I always pick a spot about a metre in front of the ball and line up to that.

    Trying to hit it where I aim is the next fun bit!!!


  • #6
    Senna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,800 ✭✭✭Senna


    If you have trouble lining up, stand behind the ball and approach the ball on the line you want to hit it, ignore the teebox lines.


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  • #7
    Mat the trasher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 365 ✭✭Mat the trasher


    Senna wrote: »
    If you have trouble lining up, stand behind the ball and approach the ball on the line you want to hit it, ignore the teebox lines.

    Good tip this; I do the same, also tee the ball 0.5-1m behind the tee markers. this has two benefits for me, avoids me aligning with the perhaps misaligned tee markers and usually in wetter conditions the foot placing is away from the well-used spots.


  • #8
    Donal55
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭Donal55


    Rikand wrote: »
    When putting your ball down on the tee, point the name of the ball in the direction of where you want to hit it. Line yourself up against the line on the ball

    Thanks Rik & CM . I tried your method there tonight with the line on the ball and I couldn't believe how well it worked.

    I just lined the club head with a line I drew on the ball and let the shaft fall towards my belt buckle. I then just shifted my feet into the correct position for striking the driver and 'bingo'.

    I was thinking it may have been beginners luck so I played another and got the same result. In the end I played for approx 2 hours this evening and I must admit I got far better returns this evening than I have in a long time.
    If I ever get to play a boardsie society round I'll get both yourselves a drink!
    Thanks.


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