What has changed your game the most?

[Ron Pittman]

As your game has improved -- what changed it?

My list is long, but 3 things come to mind first:

1. I am a late bloomer. Just in the last 2 years, I have learned to throw a putter on short drives (200 or less), tight fairways, and most all approaches (150 or less). I wish I had learned it sooner.

2. Flip Hyzer. (light or flippy driver thrown with a lot of hyzer ) I use the tall shots for my best distance. And it is gold for shooting straight down a "Tennessee Tunnel".

3. Hit the alley first -- then worry about the target. In course management, this has helped me the most. On tight shots it is sooo tempting to aim at the target and not pay attention to the alley/window you have to got through FIRST! I have recently learned to concentrate on the opening instead. Better odds, better score.

Ron

Next?

[msudog]

1. I too have learned to use my putter more. I use to throw thumbers anywhere from 100-250 ft. Now I try to throw my putters from 150-200 ft.

2. Throwing discs that are designed for me. I can push about 300' with pretty good accuracy, probably 325 max. So, I don't need to be throwing Destroyers, Bosses, Grooves, etc., which are designed to be throw a lot farther. Right now, I can throw a Beast farther than a Destroyer. Doesn't seem right, but I can get the full flight out of a Beast, whereas a Destroyer will fly maybe 250' and then dive into the ground.

3. Developing a putting routine. I used to vary in how I putted, which gave me varying results. Now I'm trying to repeat my putts, which has definitely improved results.

I'm totally hooked on this game and I not only play the game, but I have been studying the game for the past few months. Tons of info out there if you want to improve!

James

[RD]

Playing in tournaments has changed mine the most, watching different styles of the players on your card. learning tips, ect.

what of mine that has changed would be my putting and my run-up. I used to putt with a sweaping hyzer, now I try to have a more direct straight path to the target.

my run-up changed not on purpose. back at the barfield halloween glow tourny, i just completley lost my normal run-up, I was stutter stepping and couldn't firgure out why. so after spending evenings in my living room trying to firgure it out, i now sorta have a cross step without the little hop i used to do. Im glad it happend though, i feel what i do now is simpler, smoother and can be used on any size pad. I do think i lost about 30 feet on my drives, but i'm slowly getting that back.

[becker]

I'll work with a quick three-fer:

1. Playing doubles. You want to get better? Play with a partner. It will allow you the courage to go for shots you'd usually lay up. 60 foot putt? By yourself, them's some long odds. In doubles, one person gets the green light while the other plays safety. In that, you'll develop more confidence in BOTH your upshots and your putting.

2. Going for it. I tend to play aggressively, even berating myself for "wuss putts." I know the "Rule of 10" and it's good, but my game changed when I decided to eliminate upshots except when necessary and go for baskets whenever possible. It's easy to tone back. Not so much to get aggressive when necessary.

3. Forget it. Like most golfers, it wasn't uncommon to find me cursing under (or over) my breath on shanks, donks, and other oopsies. One bad drive led to another, until pretty soon I was second guessing myself every time I held a disc. All it did was made my game worse and made me [more] unpleasant to play a round with. You botch a drive into the thick woods? Bummer. Next shot - move on. Confidence begets itself. So enjoy the round, whatever's happening. If you're in a competition, find a silver lining and concentrate on that. It will expand into other areas of your game as well.

[johnwood]

Here is my $00.o2 in three parts:

1. Thoroughly enjoy yourself outdoors in a pretty park, getting excercise, sun (maybe), fresh air, seeing your friends, joking & laughing, no worries. Have FUN!

2. Practice/learn to Putt FIRST! It takes the least power but defines skill, technique, accuracy.
Then sharpen your mid range up-shot Second (your good putt will finish the job).
Learn to drive Last. I know, I know.... everyone wants the big hi five crusher. But it's not easy being like Becker (just ask him! LOL). There are a lot of wannabe big arms crawling around in the thorn bushes!
Unfortunately I learned/realized this too late. Today I am cursed, putting from the Tee pad. Don't make my mistake!

3. Have FUN! FUN! FUN! *see #1

[Dave the editer]

1. When I switched from a Frisbee (tm) grip to a four-finger power grip, it added 20 feet to my drive.

2. My game changed through playing doubles, which teaches at least three things: a. You get to play with someone who has strength where you have weakness, and you can learn from them. b. It allows you to take chances on some of your shots. c. You consciously practice course management. In fact, you often discuss course management out loud with your partner.

3. Playing a lot of different courses has helped me to learn a lot of different shots and strategies. Two Rivers is wide open, and it teaches distance and wind management. You also learn how to deal with hills. Liberty and Seven Oaks are narrow, and you learn accurate drives and how to recover from the woods.

Dave the editer

[slowroll]

Having confidence has changed my game the most. Not fake confidence, but real truely earned confidence through practice and repetition. I am a big believer in the discraft putting clinic system as seen here :
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq_bh_GtjtQ
Until you get it through your head that all the ones inside your circle are money, and any wierd bounce outs, spit outs, etc are the exception rather than the rule. You will never have true confidence putting under pressure.