Half Swings Can Help

I have your grips applied to my irons and woods. Yesterday I had the opportunity to go to the driving range. That one trip to the range was as encouraging as any range session or round of golf that I have played. Keep in mind that this was the first time I had swung a club since last fall. After working out several tweaks (and kinks) I found a pretty comfortable groove and was consistently hitting solid shots. Recalling your suggestion to go halfway on my backswing and follow through I felt good. Truth be told, I disregarded your advice when I pulled out my driver, though. I had to swing away! But even this quasi-Neanderthal approach was successful. I consistently hit good tee shots (for me, anyway) that all had good air with a slight fade from left to right. In short, I'm thrilled with the results so far! I have never been a big hitter. My game is about keeping the ball in play and trying to stay out of trouble. As a result, birdies are pretty rare, pars scarce and bogies generally the norm. And I'm fine with that. Like we discussed, it's about having fun, a few malt beverages and some fresh air. You realize, of course, that your grips are going to add a new level of pressure to my life. Golfers who previously couldn't have cared less about me or my golf game will now be watching my swing, asking questions, wanting information and will be seeking the truth of the "golf grail" I have found. I can only hope I will be up to the challenge.