Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast S8 Ep 18: Hammer Down
Aug 15, 2025
Join the hosts as they dive into their journey back to golf with 'Operation Hammerdown.' They humorously reflect on the challenges of consistent gameplay and the importance of resilience. Personal stories about shirt-making mishaps and the significance of community support add a lighthearted touch. Sleep struggles impacting their golf performance spark an insightful conversation on well-being. With excitement for upcoming adventures, including a trip to Scotland, they invite listeners to join the fun!
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Swinging Hard Destroyed Tempo
- Mike described a round with a listener where his driving fell apart and he couldn't find tempo.
- He shot 87, hit two of 13 fairways, and felt he was swinging too hard compared to effortless players.
Good Mechanics But Brutal Misses
- Mike played nine with Titleist tour staff and showed flashes of great shots but also brutal misses.
- He left many strokes on the course despite improved-looking swing mechanics.
Problem Is At Impact, Not Big Moves
- Mike found simulator swings looked fine while on-course impact and direction deteriorated.
- He concluded the problem likely sat in impact and hand/wrist control rather than big-body motion.