Tournament Update
Since my last post I have played several events. Played in the NTPGA Senior Event at Tangle Ridge G.C. in Grand Prairie, TX. Got lucky and won in a playoff with rounds of 68 & 72.
Next event was the NTPGA Eastern Championship at Sherrill Park G.C. in Richardson, TX. Didn't play well. Shot 75, 75 and finished 20 something.
Next I went to Georgia for the PGA Professional Championship. It was played in Greensboro, GA at Reynolds Plantation. A very nice facility. Shot 75, 72 and missed the cut by one.
Monday I played the qualifier for the Senior Open at Dallas Athletic Club. Shot 73 and missed a playoff for the last spot by 2.
Nothing in my game is hitting on all cyclinders. Wish I had a solution.
I have been busy with lessons this year and have had some interesting students. For the first time ever, I have told three different students to tighten their grip. Holding the club too loose is just as bad as holding it too tight.
As you play your round, there will be times when your grip pressure will be tighter than others. If you are playing a shot from deep rough, you will instinctively tighten your grip pressure. Shots taken from the fringe of the green and putts will have a much lighter grip pressure.
One final thought on your grip. The hands should never change position on the club at any time during the swing. When you finish your swing and your hands are not on the club the same as they were at address, something is wrong.

Thanks for your time,
Mike Hurley