how to get more spin

i was just wondering how it can get more spin coming into the greens because

at the minute  i am having to land the ball on the front to let it roll on

I dont know about spin but Im happy with well watered greens that are receptive. That way I can at least start aiming for the greens rather than before them.

Sherfield Oaks' greens are quite hard and I find I have to play before them. Pine Ridge was medium but today at Blue Mountain the greens were lovely and stopped the ball within a few feet after landing (with my gap wedge).

 David, it can be anytime (with a little notice) Mon - Thu now. Personal life is more stable and I have a pretty flexible job.

I would say though that as a 28 handicapper the last thing you need to worry about is trying to get spin in the ball - I would concentrate on consistency and accuracy!

David, good link.

Grove sharpner recently featured on golfshake.com for only £19.95 inc p&p plus includes free soft shot ball worth £3.50 - ebay not always the cheapest

http://www.golfshake.com/news/view/1207/CozmoSports_Soft_shot_ball_Groove_Cleaner_STX_Putter.html

Direct link to Coszmo Sports - http://www.cozmosports.co.uk/golfgroovesharpener.html

Don't know if I should delete that post as spam Darren...

Chris

 That groove sharpener? use one of those pins that you find on letter boards and save 2000%

 I'd agree with Dennis here, if you're off 28 then you've got a long way to go before you need to consider this. Practice with a higher lofted club and you wont get as much run. I find the harder I hit a ball the more spin imparted but it's always a risky shot. Learn how to bump and run, as a high handicapper you'll see the difference fairly quickly.    

and the best way to get your scores down and lower your hc from 28 is to get a good short game. Just think the amount of drives verses the amount of iron shots!

Steve this is a very interesting thought and something I've discussed on several occasions with another member on the site, hey Tim

I see nothing wrong in this  'Simply Back Off And Allow An Extra Shot On Each' and something I will shortly do more to try and drop my handicap.

But, using this philosophy, will your handicap ever drop below 18 ie the bogey golfer ? would be interested in others thoughts on this.  Does it matter or are you holding back your true potentially and limiting your handicap ?

Thats a good one Steve,

I used to play games One-handed (R/H). I couldn't hit anything longer than a 5iron, but was still able to break 80 at times.

Over the years I have also played with only an 8iron. It was interesting how easy it was to plot my way around the course. Some of the guys on here should try it.

TheLyth