Monthly Archives: July 2011

Programming languages I’ve learned in order

Posted on July 23, 2011 by peter

Inspired by this post on nodnod by DZ that I found today while randomly browsing. I’m taking liberties with the term programming language, but it’s my blog so bite me. BASIC on an Apple II and on what I think … Continue reading →

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Slow Motion Swing Videos

Posted on July 19, 2011 by peter

I was poking around youtube and found this great collection of slow motion video captures of professional golfer’s swings by youtube user terryrowles. Enjoy. Luke Donald Front On with Iron Luke Donald Down the Line with Driver

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Swing Video – July 15, 2011

Posted on July 18, 2011 by peter

I’ve attached a short video showing my swing from a front-on view. Even though this is mid-month I shot this to get a front-on view for comparison with next month. The shot felt solid and it flew straight ahead (well … Continue reading →

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Swing Video – July 10, 2011

Posted on July 11, 2011 by peter

The driving range was frustrating today. Looking back at last months video I realized what big gains I’ve made so… First the positive points.  I have been working hard on my balance this month and watching the video that seems … Continue reading →

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Hip Rotation and Weight Transfer

Posted on July 9, 2011 by peter

My swing is a freaking mess.  I was following the drills from the Herman Miller video in my first post, but that video really doesn’t cover weight transfer.  That’s ok for poking around at the range or on the par-3, … Continue reading →

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First Swing Video

Posted on July 9, 2011 by peter

I opened a giant can of orange slice! Check out the attached video of me hitting a brilliant banana right into the trees on the 11th hole at Schenley on June 6, 2011. It took me a while to post … Continue reading →

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Schenley Scores

Posted on July 9, 2011 by peter

This page is basically a link to my google doc containing my scores from Schenley.  It is really only useful to me.

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My New-To-Me Clubs

Posted on July 9, 2011 by peter

I had to get some clubs! I decided to buy online because I’m a broke college student and I wanted to get something better than a cheap beginner set that would be the best I could afford at Golf Galaxy … Continue reading →

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Learning Golf

Posted on July 9, 2011 by peter

I’m learning to play golf! I played a fair amount in high school but never really continued in college outside of weekly par-3 games with my dad while I was studying at UIUC. Realizing that I work a 10 minute … Continue reading →

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