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I've written up a good bit on how to hit a low spinner over on The Sand Trap. I encourage anyone interested in learning how to hit these shots to pop on over and read it.

https://thesandtrap.com/forums/topic/118445-low-spinners-viktor-hovland-aoa/

While you're there, consider registering and making a few posts.

In honor of the British Open, the 15% savings has been extended through the end of July, 2022.

It turns out that the coupon code to save 15% is active through the end of July, in honor of the British Open. Simply click one of the links below and use the coupon code THESANDTRAP (or thesandtrap):

• homepage link: https://shotscope.rfrl.co/5dj91
• gps watch link: https://shotscope.rfrl.co/d8mj3
• laser link: https://shotscope.rfrl.co/87oyn
• H4 link: https://shotscope.rfrl.co/w1yjq
• pro lx+ link: https://shotscope.rfrl.co/

Using something like the ShotScope (or Arccos, or GolfMetrics, etc.) is a great way to truly analyze where you're strong and weak, and thus, what to work on and what's treating you well. It helps you — and me — understand the current state of your game and how best to take it to the next level.

Through July 8, you can save 15% off ShotScope products using the coupon code "thesandtrap".

A lot of the members of The Sand Trap are using the ShotScope H4 for shot tracking (and GPS). Doing so lets you know with strokes gained data where you're gaining and losing strokes, and I recommend to all of my students that they have some sort of shot tracking/statistics gathering app.

If you already use Arccos or something like it, great.

This 15% savings ends July 8.

P.S. Though these are affiliate links, I've given up the commission for the 15% discount for y'all, so I'm suggesting these purely because I think they'll be good for you and your golf game.

P.P.S. The Sand Trap topic is here: https://thesandtrap.com/forums/topic/113382-tst-explores-the-shotscope-h4-stats-tracking-device-and-pro-lx-rangefinder/.

New students, please answer these questions in your "Evolution" topic:

• What shots are you hitting when you're playing well (draws, high, low, cuts… whatever)?
• What shot shape do you like?
• What shot do you hate that you hit too often? Or when you're playing badly?
• What are your goals?
• What facilities or setups (at home) do you have to work with? How often can you get to the course or range?
• Do you have any restrictions or limitations on movement (hip surgery, a bad left knee, whatever).
• Is there any other information you think we should know?

Answering these questions will help us to help you. Please be sure to get video from good camera angles and trim videos to just your swing(s) unless we're asking for your pre-shot routine or a rehearsal.

Thank you!

P.S. Please make sure to answer these questions in your swing topic. If you answer them in a direct message or somewhere else, we will not see them.

Welcome to Evolvr

We've been doing this online instructional thing for a looooong time, and by eliminating the middle men, we can offer good rates and good value. Thank you for choosing to work with us, and we look forward to helping you #PlayBetter!

What is Evolvr?

As before, Evolvr is a $49/month (the first month is $59 including the setup fee) subscription which allows you to upload up to four submissions per month. Each submission can contain two swings, typically a face-on and a down-the-line video. Within a few days, an instructor will reply with a video, some images, links to drills, etc.

Most students do not use four submissions each month, and that's fine. Changes take time, but four gives you the option to submit videos which ask "Am I doing this drill properly?" or to address anything that pops up.

Who are you guys?

Evolvr is staffed with Golf Evolution instructors. For the past few years, Erik J. Barzeski has been doing most of the instruction here.

Evolvr was created by PGA of America Members David Wedzik (two-time section PGA Teacher of the Year, Golf Digest Best in State, and former Web.com Tour player) and Erik J. Barzeski (Golf Digest Best in State, Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America, 2019 section PGA Teacher of the Year), as was 5SK, LSW, and Analyzr video analysis software.

How long will I wait for an analysis?

Typically your video will be analyzed within three to four days, and at most it will take about five days before your swing is analyzed and a reply given. We strive for quick turn-around, and only things like family events or out-of-town schools will slow us down! When we are out of town for an extended period of time, we'll post a notice on the site.

How do I share my videos?

For the purpose of saving space on our server, we ask all students to upload videos to YouTube. They can be embedded (instructions for this are here) directly within your thread, and you can make them "unlisted" on YouTube so that they don't show up on your channel for anyone to view. This lets you control your videos, rather than us controlling them and periodically removing them to conserve server space.

Our replies will come in the form of embedded YouTube videos as well. You can download them to save them to your computer.

How should I record my swing?

Though this can change if you're working on something special or unique (like, say, your driver swing or your wedges), we typically prefer that you take video from two views - a "down the line" view and a "face-on" view - while swinging a mid-iron (like a 6-iron).

It is very important that you record from the proper angles. Instructions for this are here, and we're adamant that you record from these angles and remain consistent in doing so.

Also, to upload slow-motion videos from your iPhone, please see this quick article.

Can I cancel at any time?

You can cancel at any time. Any fees (setup or recurring fees) you've incurred prior to cancellation can't be refunded, but when you cancel you can continue to use the subscription for the remaining term, and then your account will be deactivated within 72 hours. Access to your swing topic ends at that time as well, but you will still be a "member" here so you can resume in the future (and re-gain access to your swing topic).

What is your refund policy?

Unfortunately, we can't offer refunds. If you have any problems at all, though, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us and we'll do our best to resolve them. Please do let us know in the topic when you choose to leave the site what your reason is, as we strive to make Evolvr the best we can.