very high... very straight... very cool

I'm allergic to grass which made golf difficult. It was a good thing to do when I had clients in the golf and golf course industry. But I sure did suffer even with good allergy meds.

I'm sorry you guys have back and lumbar problems. That bites. Your spine rarely gets a break (no pun intended). The point is it doesn't get the rest that other parts do.

You rock Ricky! The only part of my golf game that was good was my drive although it didn't come close to yours in any way. I found it hard to find women's clubs for my height, too since I'm right under 6ft. So I had to use men's clubs which are too rigid or too something. I should have had some made for me.

By the way, I'm thinking the tree braiding secrets won't look real good with your hair, Ricky, since there isn't much to work with.

Yes, that's the real test, why not compete with others instead of swinging the ball and saying you hit perfectly, unless you're playing with the big dogs you ain't a pro, even if you are the best swinger at your backyard.

I know that wasn't your point at all but everything is much or less a competition in this world. You may as well just take it to the next level.

Yes I'm a tad bit jelous too, you're really fast!

You're too charming.

Hi Ricky

Nice swing.
Good idea videoing it.
I'm going to book a video lesson now that the lighter evenings are here.
And can can slip out 2-3 times a week.

What's your handicap?
Looks like a Taylor Made driver you're using by the colour of the shaft.
Which one is it?
I bought a TM R425 a couple months ago. And am chuffed to bits with it.
But lets go completely anorakish.
What's in your bag?

cheers mark

I've been playing golf since 12, up thru high school, and then at St. Gregory's University until I dropped out to go in the Air Force.

Max, you need a deeper understanding of golf. Golf makes making money online look like a childish game.

The fact is I'm good enough to play on tour, but the reality is it's not a desire. And that's because you have to practice for HOURS every day. Golf is a game of inches, it's a game of misses.

I'd rather stick at the amateur level and have fun and not be forced to play for a living. And to be honest, I can make way more money in business. Golf pay sucks unless you're top 50 in the world. And to get there good luck living a family life, it's an enormous sacrifice and more work than anyone could imagine.

But I'll put my hat out there and try to qualify for the majors and play in the big tournaments soon, but I don't think I could ever express the commitment it takes to take it to the PGA tour level.

Another tricky thing about golf is this. Can I beat Tiger Woods? Yes I can. But here's the truth, I could only beat him probably 1 out of 20 times.

And that's what seperates those guys from people like me. His miss will be off by 5 yards, mine will be off by 25. If he hits a bad drive it's in the rough. If I hit one it's out of bounds. PGA Tour level consistency is UNREAL.

I'm just not willing to be on the course 10 hours a day 7 days a week and eat, breathe, and sleep it. It takes the fun out of it for me.

Sorry for the long post, but there's a lot of misinformation out there about this.

Mark, honestly I could shoot 6 under or 10 over. I'm inconsistent now because I don't play enough.

Here's what's in my bag:

1. TM Driver and 3 wood
2. Cleveland 588 wedges (54 and 60 degree)
3. Scotty Cameron Newport 2.5 putter
4. Tommy Armour 855 irons (I love these, but they're old school)

Harlan,

Can yoga have any beneficial effects on tendinitis? Shoulder strain? These are my physical deficiencies - and they effect my golf game.

Ricky,
Man you gotta slow-mo those swings so we can see what you're doing to get those 350 yard drives. I might hit 270 on a great day - and I'm no weakling.

Nice video - thanks.

Great swing, Ricky.

You're big and strong enough to slow that down and gain some control. The top tour pros are only averaging 290-300 yards.

My son can hit the ball like you but my back is too old to swing like that anymore.

You inspired me to upload a few of my special golf videos to YouTube.

Enjoy: