This is partially a venting post and partly a ask for help post, so bear with me. So far, this year has been my best golfing year ever. I shot several rounds in the 80s and got my handicap down in the 16s. Then, it all fell apart. I'm not sure what happened, but now I totally suck! I mean, I can barely break 100 on my regular course on most days now. I have tried to tweak the swing and put in more practice time, but to no avail.
Lately, when I go to the range it is unbearable. The first several balls I hit (maybe 50 or so) are all pretty decent shots. After that, I get the shanks. I'm not exaggerating here, I really get the shanks and hit everything off the hosel. Yesterday, I probably finished with about 10 shanks in a row and left in a cussing rage. I am totally at a loss for what I am doing, and I know you guys probably can't offer much help without seeing the swing. I am planning on breaking out the Optishot simulator and filming/analyzing my swing to see what is going on. I have a round with friends on a new course scheduled next weekend, and I'm totally dreading it. I'm such a headcase right now I can't imagine how its going to go.
So, I'm not sure if I'm seeking advice or just venting. But, if anyone does has any advice I'd sure be glad to hear it!
Lately, when I go to the range it is unbearable. The first several balls I hit (maybe 50 or so) are all pretty decent shots. After that, I get the shanks. I'm not exaggerating here, I really get the shanks and hit everything off the hosel. Yesterday, I probably finished with about 10 shanks in a row and left in a cussing rage. I am totally at a loss for what I am doing, and I know you guys probably can't offer much help without seeing the swing. I am planning on breaking out the Optishot simulator and filming/analyzing my swing to see what is going on. I have a round with friends on a new course scheduled next weekend, and I'm totally dreading it. I'm such a headcase right now I can't imagine how its going to go.
So, I'm not sure if I'm seeking advice or just venting. But, if anyone does has any advice I'd sure be glad to hear it!