I’m really interested to know what the best tip or piece of advice/wisdom you’ve ever been given. There must be some real gems out there that we could all benefit from.
Mine is this:
“Every shot has a purpose, learn something from every shot you play”. Pia Nilsson – Legendary Swedish Coach.

Nice topic AlexS

The best tip I got was from my old man.
I used to suffer from a pretty big slice and as a big hitter this absolutely killed my game.

He told me to line up my drive as usual then drop my right foot back about 1 inch. This aparently restricts the backswing and decreases tentancy of hitting inside out (or outside in???). I did this and to my amazement worked a treat.
This wasn’t a quick fix either. I did this for a couple of rounds and once used to the new swing path went back to my normal stance (slice gone or at least only a slight fade on occasions). Now if i want a slight draw I will drop that foot back and bingo.

As a result I have now won 2 longest drives (in C grade) and spend most of my time on the fairway instead of in the trees.

Very simplistic and there is obviously much more to it than the stance but it worked for me.

Waz

Best tip? Go see a pro!

“Keep your head down!” LOL kidding… I like Whitednj’s advice.

“Chip becomes Pitch becomes Half shot becomes 3/4 shot becomes full shot!”

Helped my ball striking no end and has given me a repetoire of shots for different situations both in terms of pressure and obstacles on the course.

Amazing how you can regain your swing working within this protocol when this go awry!!

Educated hands and impact perfection would be the secret to my recent improvement beyond a level I considered possible. There are no limits now.

AB thats reality vs a tip for you:)

Best tip? Go see a pro!

Should be “Go see a good pro”. Most of them are rubbish.

AB thats reality vs a tip for you:)

Probably true guru. Would a tip be classed as a bandaid? Not really one for quick fixes, prefer long term solutions and improvement remedies! ;)

Exactly:)

I class a tip as “Incomplete info’ that could be useful if the underlaying basis was given so that it can be fully understood to work in the circumstance being examined.

Helpfully meant but usually more destructive without the context in total.

These tips are quite fundamental so, as in the golf magazines, the context is general ( the thread was about the best tip YOU have had)
1. Release excess grip pressure
2. FLW
But seeing a pro teacher is best for that context and ongoing improvement.

“Make your next shot the best one you hit all day”

one good tip I received was from a pro in a pro am – he said continue to look at the tee after you hit the ball – meaning don’t chase the ball with your eyes or similar.

Never heard of a good tip. All of the tips I’ve heard of or been personally given on the range and playing have been garbage. They flood your mind and ruin any ability to strike the ball well. The best tip I’ve received was the the one I gave to myself to improve my driving. Focus on a spot behind the ball.

Although the best one I’ve received online was from Dart, when he advised to completely uncock through impact to prevent throwaway. Works in a pinch.

I plan to work on a another self-tip this week and see if it works this weekend. Know thyself.

Work towards gradual improvement not instant perfection.

Plan your work and work your plan.

There are millions of them.

My best tip is; decide to do something then do it.

Nike will pinch that for sure.

Work towards gradual improvement not instant perfection.

Plan your work and work your plan.

Sensational advice Darty. F__k Nike, Im gonna steal that one! hahaha…

What is it… The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little bit extra!

I also like to believe in being only bounded by the limitations you place on yourself…

Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are probably right!

“Make your next shot the best one you hit all day”

Home on The Range

I like that too Tim ;-)

Exactly:)

I class a tip as “Incomplete info’ that could be useful if the underlaying basis was given so that it can be fully understood to work in the circumstance being examined.

Helpfully meant but usually more destructive without the context in total.

Very true Guru! There are no shortcuts, only knowledge, application and patience. Anything worthwhile takes time.

Paint a picture for your subconscious mind, a positive one that you want to come true, as pictures do not carry a negative connotation, then distract the conscious mind somehow so it doesn’t interfere.

And secondarily, don’t let anyone else paint your picture for you by saying something like “I don’t want to go in that water.” You have to start all over when that happens and paint your own positive picture.
(Don’t pull out a “water ball” on a water hole. Pull out a “dry land” ball.)

That way lies “the zone”.

‘just play your own game’

one good tip I received was from a pro in a pro am – he said continue to look at the tee after you hit the ball – meaning don’t chase the ball with your eyes or similar.

Political Correctness is doctrine fostered by a delusional minority and by the media,which holds forth the proposition it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

“We Do What We Have To Do So That We Can Do What We Want To Do”

This is exactly what my pro is trying to get out of my game. I started “staying down” when I was learning to hit my new hybrids (couldn’t work out whether they were irons or woods so treated them like hockey sticks) and this permeated my whole game – good for putting only. So now I’m working on better shoulder turn through the whole swing and this means watching the ball in flight. Gotta trust that swing! (is that a tip?)

Whitednj

Went to the same pro as you ( Mark at the Willows) when I was back in Aus in April and he got me to do the same thing and it’s working like a treat. I watch impact and then follow the ball..and thus have a full turn…great stuff.

Your first tip was the best… get lessons from a pro and no doubt that Mark is one of the best teachers.

Here’s a classic quote from a very famous teacher from the 1930’s-1950’s earer. I think of it every day.
Percy Boomer said “Resist the natural urge to act in the obvious way to achieve the desired result”. It speaks volumes about how counter-intuitive learning this game can be.
If any geeks want a really classic book about learning golf get his book “On Learning Golf”. If I was only allowed to own one book on golf I would own this one, and I’ve got 100’s! Yes I need help I know.

Here’s a classic quote from a very famous teacher from the 1930’s-1950’s earer. I think of it every day.
Percy Boomer said “Resist the natural urge to act in the obvious way to achieve the desired result”. It speaks volumes about how counter-intuitive learning this game can be.
If any geeks want a really classic book about learning golf get his book “On Learning Golf”. If I was only allowed to own one book on golf I would own this one, and I’ve got 100’s! Yes I need help I know.

“Good swing technique is not something that has originated from the human mind. It is a result of the universal physical laws of force and motion that govern ALL MOVEMENT”. AlexS

AlexS, I’m not stalking you I promise but bizarrely I just got this book delivered yesterday. I’ve had a quick look through it, going straight to the section on down n out. It truly is brilliant.

Hey, maybe it’s a sign or something. (ha Ha!) It’s nice to meet people who are obsessive about their golf improvement. I am always telling people to respect and understand obsession. I have this feeling that we play golf together one day, who knows.

It’s incredible to think this P.Boomer book was written nearly 80 yrs ago! He’s my hero. My number 2 book (which is probably a much better book really) is Michael Hebron’s “Golf Swing Secrets and Lies”. This book will blow your mind.

Not heard of that one by Hebron but have been hoping to get a reasonably priced copy of “Golf Body, Golf Swing, Golf Mind” since November.

Its an expensive book though and have not found it on any sites except the US amazon