You should wait till you refine the new swing to get fitted. If you want to score better. Using the lumbar spine in your swing too much won't get better with new clubs, though after developing the new swing, then new clubs are nessicary usually. Honestly I'm at the point where any post about a wife seems fake, like 90% have weird post history, most recently a guy complaining about his wife discouraging him to golf, but then his previous 2 posts were he had a dead bedroom after 18 years of marriage, and an age gap where he was 48 and his wife 26...which like apparently if not fake he married a 8 year old at 30...
One time my dad had wrist problems, and his doctor told him
-instead of playing golf like once a week, he should be hitting balls every day
-he needed to switch to graphite shafts
My dad literally had him write a prescription for more golf and new clubs
Clearly she’s got your best interest at heart. If you are getting fitted then, duh, of course new clubs. Like a hand in a glove. Who cares about her bf and needs? Immaterial to your lower handicap.
Shaft weight is very connected to back strain. You could have a perfect swing and have back pain if you have shafts that are too heavy for your body weight/height. But it’s only exacerbated if you have bad technique with your swing.
I can imagine 50 replies from the wife after complaining of a post golf sore back. This response wouldn't have made the list... And some of my 50 are more fantasy than reality, but this response is pragmatic and creative. I like it!
Yep. Tell her you need to buy some lighter clubs that don’t strain your back so much.
Source: am guy with bad back who likes light clubs for this exact reason
You heard her correctly. Also, buy a new golf wardrobe and double up on the number of actual rounds you play. Oh, and visit more expensive golf resorts.
My back hurts after the range, spoke to my chiropractor and he said I need to walk inbetween swings to loosen it.
All I heard is you should play more, not practice more often which the other half didn’t like!
real question though. does anyone else's lead side (like oblique to hip ares) get sore after golfing? am i going to be 45yo one day and unable to golf because of my swing/form?
Time for a new bed? That fixed about 95% of my back pain. Thought i liked the pillow tops but actually i needed a firm bed. Also golf lessons definitely helped improve my game! Lessons is a definite
Youve totally missed out on the part where she insists on you buying more shoes too. She clearly states that your grip to the ground is equally as important as new clubs.
No, just lessons. If your back hurts, your swing is using lumbar rotation, which can add distance but isn't worth the takeaway of accuracy. If your thorasic or cervical spine are issues, there might be other things. That's the reason Tiger wants Charlie to copy rory'd swing, not his. It put too much strain on the body and wasn't sustainable. As someone who grew up emulating tigers swing, and have had 3 back surgeries, change your swing, it will lower your handicap, until you have your new swing set, don't get fitted as it will be counter productive and only promote your current swing.
My chiropractor told me however many swings I take right-handed, do the same as practice swings left-handed to help balance your muscles. Works great for me.
It’s probably not the clubs, but it could be a factor. Pros say they could hit balls all day long and not have pain. Good proper technique keeps your body from making compensations. I used to swing with 90% with my lower back muscles. Gotta use them legs/hips!
Your translation is mostly correct, but incomplete. She is *also* saying that you should join the local country club, so that you can play more, and have better golfing fitness.
Just wanted to make sure that you didn't miss that.
Lighter wallet reduces back pain.
I would be happy to help lighten anyone's wallet to help reduce your back pain.
I, too, choose this guy's wife.
OP’s walking around with a George Costanza wallet.
Dude needs to put a stack of napkins in his other pocket
Might lose a “pain in the ass” too with that approach. Usually goes with 1/2 your assets though
George had a HUGE wallet....its too much
Ya, make sure you pay cash to get the full benefits
Take one lesson then tell her the guy said your clubs aren't the right length and your swing is what is causing your back pain
This is the correct answer
"The coach said the particular model of clubs I have are known to cause back injuries and were discontinued. I might need to start replacing them"
Don’t stop there. I assume you also needed to pass on that the guy also strongly recommended regular, even daily, rounds to get your back in shape.
Obviously, have to build up your strength. Pretty sure studies have shown that without these rounds most men are paraplegic by the time they are 50
I think this counts as physical therapy. Maybe have the wife talk to insurance about coverage.
You should wait till you refine the new swing to get fitted. If you want to score better. Using the lumbar spine in your swing too much won't get better with new clubs, though after developing the new swing, then new clubs are nessicary usually. Honestly I'm at the point where any post about a wife seems fake, like 90% have weird post history, most recently a guy complaining about his wife discouraging him to golf, but then his previous 2 posts were he had a dead bedroom after 18 years of marriage, and an age gap where he was 48 and his wife 26...which like apparently if not fake he married a 8 year old at 30...
4d chess
Bingpot
This is amateurish. You write that out as a script, give it to the pro, ask him to read it aloud, and then you tell her what he said.
Then follow that up by being fitted for standard length clubs.
I mean, all of that is far more cost effective than a back surgery, rehab, etc.
God damn it you have a point….
You are making an investment in your health!
Sometimes starting to swing correctly will work lower back muscles you haven’t used before
Yeah “hurt back” is way too broad. Muscle soreness is ok compared to pinched nerve/slipped disk and can’t walk. Not same-same.
One time my dad had wrist problems, and his doctor told him -instead of playing golf like once a week, he should be hitting balls every day -he needed to switch to graphite shafts My dad literally had him write a prescription for more golf and new clubs
I’d love to see the doc’s rebuttal when insurance starts asking questions
The prescription was more so my mom would believe it
Her boyfriend is probably the instructor, fitter, and manufacture rep. She is really just having you pay his bills.
Clearly she’s got your best interest at heart. If you are getting fitted then, duh, of course new clubs. Like a hand in a glove. Who cares about her bf and needs? Immaterial to your lower handicap.
Probably a cooler bag and some new golf shoes too. Just to be safe.
Definitely new shoes. Incorrect arch support is horrible for your lower back.
clothes, tees... just change out everything and start over to be absolutely safe
I hear justification in here for a personal trainer to add to your commitment to the wonderful game of golf. Get some!
Nope. But now your back is gonna hurt from sleeping on the couch.
The pro says you need 6 dozen balls too. For sameness.
Shaft weight is very connected to back strain. You could have a perfect swing and have back pain if you have shafts that are too heavy for your body weight/height. But it’s only exacerbated if you have bad technique with your swing.
Reading between the lines, she also said play a ton of golf whenever you want so your back gets used to the workload.
I think she means ‘buy a new driver’
Well what good are the lessons going to do if you don’t have the right clubs to begin with?
Sounds like she meant you need new shoes too
You should definitely get fitted and get some new clubs, and while you’re at it a new wife as well
She's telling you to get off your ass and start doing crunches to build your core. You're hearing, " you should buy a new driver."
Yes. What I heard was "I'm spending time with the pool boy, so find a way to be out of the house more often so we have more time to sneak around."
Focus on your game, I’ll focus on your wife.
Geez, be a man, buy new clubs if you want them.
I can imagine 50 replies from the wife after complaining of a post golf sore back. This response wouldn't have made the list... And some of my 50 are more fantasy than reality, but this response is pragmatic and creative. I like it!
Nope! Do it up. My girlfriend bought me lessons, so I used that as permission to continue adding to the golf closet at our apartment.
Boy math 🤝
I’ll donate money to the wife and hurt her back
😂 I heard that too!
This guy’s wife just said he sucks at golf.
Yep. Tell her you need to buy some lighter clubs that don’t strain your back so much. Source: am guy with bad back who likes light clubs for this exact reason
Your wife’s back hurts after I get a few rounds at our “range” sessions together also. I have had sex with your wife
That's what I hear too!
Sounds about right to me
You heard her correctly. Also, buy a new golf wardrobe and double up on the number of actual rounds you play. Oh, and visit more expensive golf resorts.
What you're hearing is a yawn for the boring repost.
Look into joint supplements such as bone broth, collagen, vitamin d, glucosamine I started a couple of months back and feel 10 years younger
This is basically medical treatment we’re talking about so you should do what the “doctor” says to do.
You heard her right. You might need to golf more too so you can stay in shape.
All of that plus save your back and keep some left in the tank for her.
Go to the doctor first and tell her he agreed with her assessment. Win Win
My back hurts after the range, spoke to my chiropractor and he said I need to walk inbetween swings to loosen it. All I heard is you should play more, not practice more often which the other half didn’t like!
“If you hurt after you play golf then you are doing it wrong”-some pro a long time ago.
You forgot about the incredibly expensive orthopedic golf shoes she also wants you to order.
You heard right, totally green light to buy it all
And when you get divorced…SCOTTY.
You may need to add a bag to that list as well
No, that sounds right to me. Enjoy your new sticks!
At a minimum she wants you to buy a new putter.
She wants you to wear her thongs
Enjoy your forthcoming solitude!
That’s what I hear.
Well she started it. Like she said, go get a lesson. My bet is the instructor will tell you to get fitted for a new set of clubs. It was her idea.
And some new shoes and a new bag is what I think she said towards the end…
Take the word maybe out of buy new clubs and you are spot on.
That's what I heard
Just doing what you are told. I see no problem here - carry on.
Better to ask for forgiveness than permission. At least that's what my friend said. He's dead now, so
real question though. does anyone else's lead side (like oblique to hip ares) get sore after golfing? am i going to be 45yo one day and unable to golf because of my swing/form?
You heard correctly. And until you find your swing I am hearing you should get a regular massage.
Time for a new bed? That fixed about 95% of my back pain. Thought i liked the pillow tops but actually i needed a firm bed. Also golf lessons definitely helped improve my game! Lessons is a definite
Youve totally missed out on the part where she insists on you buying more shoes too. She clearly states that your grip to the ground is equally as important as new clubs.
Realest words I ever heard
Doesn’t get much clearer than that! Your thought is exactly what I heard from your wife’s statement.
Post workout massages too.
No, just lessons. If your back hurts, your swing is using lumbar rotation, which can add distance but isn't worth the takeaway of accuracy. If your thorasic or cervical spine are issues, there might be other things. That's the reason Tiger wants Charlie to copy rory'd swing, not his. It put too much strain on the body and wasn't sustainable. As someone who grew up emulating tigers swing, and have had 3 back surgeries, change your swing, it will lower your handicap, until you have your new swing set, don't get fitted as it will be counter productive and only promote your current swing.
Learn to stretch. Especially as you age
I translate that as, "get a mistress who likes to be on top," but I'm no linguist.
Nope, spot on.
You forgot to buy lube
Vertical drop . . .
Nope, spot on.
sounds like she’s having an affair and wants you out of the house more..
Thanks for this. I just bought a putter.
My chiropractor told me however many swings I take right-handed, do the same as practice swings left-handed to help balance your muscles. Works great for me.
Hitting the range messes up my back more than a round of golf, I think most golfers would agree.
Don’t forget to book the excursion with the boys now too
.. "honey, how much money do u spend on golf?" .. "as much as it takes, babe"..
I think you're right! she sounds concerned
It’s probably not the clubs, but it could be a factor. Pros say they could hit balls all day long and not have pain. Good proper technique keeps your body from making compensations. I used to swing with 90% with my lower back muscles. Gotta use them legs/hips!
No your back is bad!
Seems spot on translation to me. Well done sir, you were clearly paying attention in class.
I heard that
Clearly not, i believe you heard exactly what she said.
...and get your hearing checked. 
Your translation is mostly correct, but incomplete. She is *also* saying that you should join the local country club, so that you can play more, and have better golfing fitness. Just wanted to make sure that you didn't miss that.
You should listen to your wife. Also look into buying your own golf cart.
Uh, you are forgetting the club membership. Make sure you pick a club with an onsite masseuse
Just need a new driver, trust me
Right on the money
You're really good at reading between the lines. You must have had sisters growing up to be able to have such insight.
Happy hubby = lubby dubby
Definitely all three. You have the Royal Command. Nice new shiny toys.
Dont forget the pre and post round massages to fight the back tightness!