[Pypeassesty]

The 2012 Outing has really motivated me to pick my game up and get ready. I thought I would start a thread so I could share with you guys what I am doing to prepare, to hear any suggestions you might have and to track my progress. Right now my handicap is about 26 but dropping. I have done some lessons at GolfTec and locally, both of which have helped me.

My plan:

1. I am booked into a 3 day school at the David Leadbetter facility in Orlando at the end of the month. I am hoping this can help me get some swing concepts more clear in mind. I struggle changing between irons and driver/woods and I think its because I dont quite understand some of the conceptual stuff. It doesn't make sense to me, for instance, that both swings are the same. They don't feel the same.

2. I started doing the Power 90 program, the one that leads up to the P90X. I am only on day 3, but like it a lot so far. My wife is also going through the program and helping by cooking healthier foods, both of which will make it easier not to slip.

3. I am going to be practicing at least twice a week at the driving range and focus on my short game. I have been playing a lot of rounds but not practicing and I think that is holding me back.

4. I am going to continue to bother and pester my fellow THPers for tips on how to get better. I have been in contact with a few of you so far and your tips have really helped me quite a lot.

I feel like if I follow all these, I can get quite a bit better and really bring it at the Outing. I know the Outing is about having a great time, but I think its great that it can serve as extra motivation to bring your game to the next level.

Thanks for listening!