Typhoon I get that! About 5 years ago I woke up one day with something like "frozen shoulder". I couldn't raise my left arm more than half way without pain. Being an idiot though (according to my wife), I went and played golf. When the pain in my shoulder would hit, that was my trigger for the downswing. I couldn't really make a full follow through and had to keep my hands low. I have NEVER hit the ball so solid and straight with so little effort. The shoulder pain kept me from over swinging. As soon as the pain was gone, my great swing went with it.

    11 days later

    Still at it and liking it. Only pitfall that creeps in is me swaying off the ball and then getting " punchy" through the ball. I'm trying a few things on our "swing guru" video software...meh. Apparently my head should be more behind the ball at address according to Swing Guru. Well according to Typhoon, not gonna happen...perfect position ain't always right. I did get my stance a bit more narrow and that works.

    So, I played 9 today, hit all 9 greens. Pretty good for not really practicing anymore where it's the end of our season here in New England. Temps today in the 40's and overcast. This time of year everything is 2-3 clubs more on approaches which is really a good thing for me right now with the change...I'm not hitting SW all day, I'm hitting 7,8'and 9'irons. It's starting to feel natural, but it's still going to take the winter before it's not a conscious thought.

    DC300 I credited the hot dog and beer at the turn as the fuel needed to get it going

    Chili and Tabasco? 😱

        sdandrea1 I’d love to say yes, but that’s not possible with all my damn food allergies, so it goes mustard and onions just to make sure my breath keeps the bugs away.

            DC300

            I can do onions with chili. But solo on a bare hotdog - no can do.

            And not that I don't appreciate onions. Had a blooming onion last night at Outback (wife and I were celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary, God bless her for putting up with me all these years!) and it tasted great!

            Usually not a fan of chain steakhouses, but the new one that opened up earlier this year is actually pretty good regarding food quality and service, and also convenient.

            I think I'm gonna need to step up my game for our 30th, however. lol

                PA-PLAYA I agree, Outback is pretty good, especially for a chain. Those blooming onions are tasty, even if gawd awful for you haha.

                    DC300 I’d love to say yes, but that’s not possible with all my damn food allergies, so it goes mustard and onions just to make sure my breath keeps the bugs away.

                    SWMBO is chili-cheese-mustard-onions hot dog person. I like relish and Tabasco.

                      Typhoon

                      My swing gets shorter every year. There. Can we get back to food that is bad for us now? Or, we could chat about what the fuck happened to the Patriots yesterday. ☺

                          mcavoy

                          DC300 I agree, Outback is pretty good, especially for a chain.

                          I must have a sign on my forehead, but I have never had good service at an Outback. One time we were sat, it wasn't terribly busy, and after 35 minutes we still didn't even have silverware, let alone been talked to by a server. I haven't been back to one in at least 8 or 9 years...

                              Well, I lost focus and let my swing get a little long again. Lost control of a drive as a result and the ball went OB. When I climbed the fence to go get the ball I realized I was in the Outback parking lot. Decided to stop and have a burger. Game was screwed anyways.