JoshEpoo
* Ace Member *
I've been playing in big bulky boots this winter that hinder my run up. Snow on the fairways is also problematic. As a result, I've been throwing standstills almost exclusively, even off clean tees.
They've been surprisingly consistent. I can't throw anything faster than a fairway driver very well, but it's added a whole new layer to my strategy. I think it will translate into an improvement in my game come summer in a few ways.
First, and most obvious, I've developed the ability and confidence to throw standstills up to 325-350'. Also, I'm seeing a lot of different approach angles than I'm used to on my 2nd shot. Most of my approaches on long holes have been 100 feet longer than they are in the summer. I'm getting a lot of practice on approach shots and long putts. And finally, it will really fuck with some of the locals when I out-drive them from a standstill with a putter....
Anybody else forced to, or choose to, work on standstill during the winter and find it helpful?
They've been surprisingly consistent. I can't throw anything faster than a fairway driver very well, but it's added a whole new layer to my strategy. I think it will translate into an improvement in my game come summer in a few ways.
First, and most obvious, I've developed the ability and confidence to throw standstills up to 325-350'. Also, I'm seeing a lot of different approach angles than I'm used to on my 2nd shot. Most of my approaches on long holes have been 100 feet longer than they are in the summer. I'm getting a lot of practice on approach shots and long putts. And finally, it will really fuck with some of the locals when I out-drive them from a standstill with a putter....
Anybody else forced to, or choose to, work on standstill during the winter and find it helpful?