Keep that arm straight and don't overswing. I still swing without much force because hitting the ball square will give it plenty of distance. Yea, it won't go 300 yds but playing from the fairway for a 150-170 yd shot to the pin is much easier than 150-170 yd shot because it sailed 40 yds to the right and is sitting in the rough

Start off with Crazy Golf

rotate your right hand more underneath the club, left hand more on top of club(if right handed)

or google "strong grip"

this is an "easy" fix but u may find it useful if you are hitting a lot of high slices


EDIT: found a picture that may help you visualize it.



STRONG Grip______________________________WEAK Grip


This post was edited by cqdealer711 on Aug 2 2011 03:28pm

Any ideas on a solid set of reasonably priced clubs? I just graduated college and my parents may grab some as one of my gifts. like 200 ish $

sporting goods store, Wilson or Dunlap would be decent and you could get them at that price

Any specific set in mind?

2nd hand store got a nice set of dunlop irons/putter with knight woods for 50$ came with a dunlop bag as well.

almost new grips on em too.

I will have to research a little more so i know what is good and bad before I do this.

The best advice I can give to you is get a lesson. You are less likely to be stuck with bad habbits.

As far as Irons go, I would recommend starting with a set of cavity back irons (3-PW). You can most likely demo a set at your local golf shop.
I would also recommend getting 1-3 blade style (forged) wedges.
With the hybrid technology out there now you may want to pickup a 3 or a 4 hybrid
Any driver manufactured post 2007 will suffice, the technology in the drivers has not increased much over the past few years. I would stay away from the gigantic wide 460 cc drivers. Its a personal thing for me, I never feel like i can swing them fast.
Make sure you get a solid putter. Remember, 40% of your strokes will be on the putting green.

If you have any questions feel free to pm me

edit: about slicing:
A slice is a left to right curving ball path (for a right handed golfer)
A slice is caused by side spin on the ball.
Side spin is generated by two ways
1. club face is not square to ball
2. Club head comes across the ball instead of through causing a brushing hit.

if your club face is not square play around with your grip (as seen above in a graphic)
Pay attention to your swing arc, you want the club to be moving straight through the ball. Also, Make sure you are the same distance away from the ball every time you address it. If you are too close to the ball this can encourage one of those brushing type of hits where the club moves outside in the back swing and inside on the foreswing

This post was edited by cider303 on Aug 2 2011 11:35pm

you can get a good set of Prince's for $300 bag included