[Daryl]

I have been a "hitter" for a few months now and just got back from a wonderful 4 days of golf at Mesquite, Nevada and St George Utah. Played Coral Canyon, Sand Hollow, and Falcon Ridge in 107 to 97 degree heat and high elevation.
I took my hitting motion to the course and was very satisfied with my ball striking; especially driving the ball. Most of my drives were low penetrating ball flights with a slight draw. I was able to educate my hands, using pp#1 and #3 and was more consistent than I imagined.
However, the only big problem, was ball height on my irons 6-7 irons. Some of the greens were elevated with bunkers in the front side. With my ball flight, the ball would either imbed in a bunker or if higher would go all the way off the back of the green. Is that typical of a "hitter".
My 3,4 and 5 irons are hybrids and I am satisfied them.
The other score killer for me is distance control with wedges. I compress the ball very well with the wedges but seem to be more difficult to calculate the distance they will travel. (Part of the problem was playing at a high elevation.)
Are these problems typical of a newbee hitter and do you have any suggestions?

Hi Greyguy,

The Left Arm moves down the chest as the Right Elbow comes in toward the side during the Arm/Hand Acceleration of the Downstroke Acceleration Sequence. The only way it can stay out is if you start-down by Rotating your Torso. Start-Down by planting the left heel will tilt the Torso, drop the Right Shoulder and pull the Elbow down and in toward the side as the left arm lowers across the chest. Straight Line delivery path will emphasis the motion as will keeping the Hands stationary for a split second before start-down.

Make sure that when your hips slide left, that your head stays centered and doesn't end up closer to your right foot. Firm Right Side; it's a Launching Pad.

Extensor Action and Magic of the Right Forearm is what gives Ted the Motion without the Elbow ever touching his side. It's definite and deliberate.

What's the best month to play the Canyon course? October? May/June?

Where did you stay in St. George?