Minarets
Well-known member
My game. This happens every year when I am absolutely playing my best. The last 3 years, right when I think I have figured things out, my game doesn't just go south, it leaves altogether.
I normally shoot in the 81-85 range. I have only broken 80 once, but have hit 80 7 times and too many 81s to count. I shot a 83 and an 81 last week and when I went to the range Monday and got a large bucket of balls, I may have hit 7 in the air. Every shot was a hard push/shank to the right and they all went 100 yards whether it was a 4i, 7i or PW. I was ready to not only break clubs, but throw them at someone. (Good thing I was solo on the range). I tried changing everything and that probably wasn't a good idea. Went out Tues and same thing on the range. Played this morning and was 1 over thru 5 and realized I hadn't even hit any irons but my wedges. All driver hybrid wedge or driver wedge so I played the rest of the round with only irons and shot a 52.
The worst feeling was I knew what this was. Its happened the previous 2 years like clockwork. Just when I am as consistent as ever, this just pops in my game. I have yet to decide if this is completely mental or some bad habit that has creeped in to my swing. Both times previously I just stopped golf altogether for 2 weeks and than viola, it was like nothing ever happened.
I guess I can do that. Shut it down for 2 weeks? But eh, I hate not swinging a club for 2 weeks. I go mad with no golf.
Anyone ever go through something like this?
I normally shoot in the 81-85 range. I have only broken 80 once, but have hit 80 7 times and too many 81s to count. I shot a 83 and an 81 last week and when I went to the range Monday and got a large bucket of balls, I may have hit 7 in the air. Every shot was a hard push/shank to the right and they all went 100 yards whether it was a 4i, 7i or PW. I was ready to not only break clubs, but throw them at someone. (Good thing I was solo on the range). I tried changing everything and that probably wasn't a good idea. Went out Tues and same thing on the range. Played this morning and was 1 over thru 5 and realized I hadn't even hit any irons but my wedges. All driver hybrid wedge or driver wedge so I played the rest of the round with only irons and shot a 52.
The worst feeling was I knew what this was. Its happened the previous 2 years like clockwork. Just when I am as consistent as ever, this just pops in my game. I have yet to decide if this is completely mental or some bad habit that has creeped in to my swing. Both times previously I just stopped golf altogether for 2 weeks and than viola, it was like nothing ever happened.
I guess I can do that. Shut it down for 2 weeks? But eh, I hate not swinging a club for 2 weeks. I go mad with no golf.
Anyone ever go through something like this?