Getting started on my new swing

I have decided to rebuild my golf swing. From past experience I know I do better when others hold me responsible for my goals. So this blog is not only an outlet for me to review and write down my experiences but to hopefully get a few people  interested enough to comment and keep me on task.

The plan after today into is to post my progress complete with swing videos, drills used. instructor lessons, etc. I know it will befit me  to write it down I hope you find beneficial on your quest or at least interesting.

About me:

Stats. :  Age 59   Height 5' 11"  Weight 238* Wrist to ground 33" right handed
Driving distance 240  150 club 7,8 Iron.
Typical ball flight Woods: High fade or slice.   Irons: High push
Average score with no mulligans 100
Strengths Putting,  weakness everything else.

One Year Goals: Lose 40 pounds, get in better shape with more flexibility, Develop and consistent repeatable swing. Score in the 80's consistently.

The Plan:   Commit to taking 25 lessons over the next 10 months. Develop a practice plan and use it daily.  Use tour tempo lessons and skill along with the lessons.  Have an open mind. Use internet tools to help me. v1golfacademy.com Swingacademy.com ,  Freegolfinfo.com , hermanwilliamsgolf.com .

The Lessons: I have decided to sign up for lessons at my local golftec. I went for a swing evaluation and was impressed with system and my instructor it is a pretty $$$ commitment but the lessons are below the local average if you commit for at least 25 lessons. I also have a pro who  I met on Freegolfinfo.com who told me he would work with me for free. He did a very intensive swing review for me using Swingacademy.com and I learn a lot from this. It is very tempting to just have him work with me. I fell however that I would have a hard time learning the things I need with out someone physical in the room with me to help me fell the positions. I hope that he will agree to review my plan and swing videos as I value his input and it gives me another way to understand my swing and what I need to do to make changes. 

My Current Swing: I felt that I was making progress on my swing over the last two months after quitting the game for over 5 years out of frustration. However after I saw it on video I have now idea how I can even strike the ball at all. It is hard for me to let anyone see it but how else will you know how much improvement I make.

So there it is. In the words of Timothy  Green, I can only get better