Too Old for Long Drives?

Plus: Anger Management Issues Intensified

November 01, 2024

What we'll cover this week

  • Old Golfers - 80-year-old legend still crushing it

  • Anger Management - Someone’s got a short fuse *tick *tick

  • Indoor Training - Bryson’s top 3 tips for staying sharp inside

Estimated read time: 6 minutes

This Week I Learned

Reading Greens from Both Sides—Finally Sticking

I FINALLY made reading greens from both sides a habit. I’ve read it, watched it, and been told a million times, but somehow, I always skipped it. Not this week! I made “Green reading from both sides” my mantra at the start, and by the end of the round, it was second nature. Let’s see if I can keep this going—fingers crossed!

Useless golf videos we’ve watched this week, so you don’t have to:

15 = 172 minutes saved

Tips For Older Golfers/Everyone

Is it just a fact of life that older golfers can’t hit their drives far anymore?

Not if you ask Danny Maude’s 80-year-old dad! In just one session with his son, he picked up 35 extra yards on his drives. The tips that made it happen are universal and straightforward, so even you and I can pick up a thing or two.

Video length: 23:02

TL:DW

  • Dynamic Legs: Danny’s dad had a super stiff stance (which even younger golfers are guilty of), robbing him of power and control. Loosen up those legs and let them work for you!

  • Upper Body Tilt: No tilt, no distance! Danny’s dad had almost zero upper body tilt, causing him to hit the ball late in his swing. This led to poor impact angles and hooks to the left. Any deviation from the optimal flight path costs you distance, so make sure to get that tilt right.

  • Intention to Hit Hard: Danny’s dad was holding back, afraid that going all out would make him lose control. Danny encouraged him to swing with full intention a few times, and guess what? More yards without losing accuracy. Sometimes, you just need to let it rip!

  • Truly Open Your Hips: Think about starting a lawn mower and pulling the cord—that’s the movement you want when opening your hips. We covered this a few months back, so check that post if you want even more power beyond these tips.

As you can see, it’s not that hard to gain more yards even at 80 years old. If Danny’s dad can do it, so can we!

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Quick Escalation

Golf brings out the demons in the best of us. This guy’s demons are quick to anger and something COMPLETELY different from most of us.

Deals for the Feels

It looks like most shops went a little too hard on the trick-or-treating—no juicy deals left for this weekend after they blew their budget on Halloween specials. Next week should be better, but for now, let’s revisit an evergreen deal from a few weeks back:

  • This deal is almost too good to be true: grab your Arccos sensors and just cover the shipping (instead of the usual $219 price tag). Trust me, these are a game-changer if you’re serious about leveling up your game.

* Please note: none of these are affiliate links. These are genuinely great finds that we recommend without compensation.

Indoor Training Tips

It’s starting to feel a lot like, “I need two more layers today.” 🥶

With the most wonderful season of the year behind us (yes, I’m talking about golf season), many of us are stuck with indoor or roofed practice sessions and hitting off mats. (To all you Floridians out there: feel free to skip this one.) Luckily, Bryson’s got us covered with a great video on how to make the most of those indoor winter sessions—and the setup is surprisingly simple!

Video length: 11:06

TL:DW

  • Masking Tape Trick: Want to know if you’re making solid contact on the downswing? Stick some masking tape on the mat and start swinging without a ball. The goal is to hit the front edge at most. If you’re off, you’ll tear the tape—perfect for instant feedback.

  • Tees in the Mat: Place two tees on the mat, spaced slightly wider than your clubhead. Angle the tee closest to you a bit inward to mimic the shaft bend. Now, the challenge: swing cleanly without touching the tees while making solid contact with the ball. It’s all about precision and control.

  • Starting Line on the Net: If you’re using a net, place a piece of masking tape where the starting line of your ball should be. This helps you see if you’re getting a draw or fade instantly.

The real test is consistency. Bryson’s got some guidelines on how many times in a row you should be able to nail these drills, depending on your handicap. Think you’re up for the challenge?

Quick Bites for the Road

🥶 Top Winter Golf Tips - Did you know you can lose up to 40 yards of driving distance in winter? Yeah, me neither! Once you hear why, it makes perfect sense—but I never realized it was that dramatic. Check out this video for all the winter golf hacks you need.

🫠 Shockingly Good New Putter - Rick Shiels is putting with a wedge... kinda. He tests a new putter that works just like that, and he’s blown away by the results. Honestly, now I’m trying to convince myself that I need another putter even though my wallet screams “ARE YOU INSANE?!”.

👨‍🌾 Spending a Day as Greenkeeper - Ever wonder what it takes to keep our courses looking pristine? This video gives a fantastic behind-the-scenes look at what our unsung heroes do every day so we can enjoy a few hours of blissful chaos out there. Total respect for these legends.

Quiz

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Which famous golf course is rumored to have been designed to repel evil spirits with its zig-zag fairways?

👇 Answer see below 👇

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Quiz answer

The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland. Local legend claims the fairway layout was designed to confuse spirits by preventing a straight path. Good thing I don’t need to travel to St Andrews to be confused by a course.

Sincerely, your Magic Rabbit.

Leader through the rabbit hole. Flying from Crete back into the cold. It’s hard!