[Arkadiyas]

Oh, dear. I need to do a little mini vent here. Sorry, if you don't want to hear a little bit of bi***ing, stop reading now.

The freaking wheels have fell off guys. I was shooting the best scores and making the best shots of my life a few weeks ago. Played great in a scramble at one of my favorite courses, was feeling better about the direction my game was headed, thinking, "Man, 80's are right around the corner."

My last several rounds have been train wrecks. Couldn't even hit my driver or irons the first two, and I thought I was cured last time I went out, until I waited on a group of riders for a few minutes to allow them to play through. Stepped up, feeling good, and lost three straight golf balls to a shank, a top, and a super-slice. I was pissed beyond belief, and walked off the course.

Against my better judgment (football practice this afternoon) I am gonna try again. I figure the only way out of this slump is to fight through it tooth and nail. Maybe I need to re-examine my mental state on the course. I shouldn't be getting mad, I am playing for nothing out of my own pocket, I am blessed to have understanding parents who allow me to drive to the course on their dime, I have a solid set of clubs (with no small part of them thanks to some of the fine THP'ers.). As I stand, I am in a very good position.

I don't know guys, I will figure something out. I just needed to let off some steam.

[xsVfF9Em]

Hang in there Jacob! I´m sort of there myself right now. Hit the range, relax and have fun - at least thats my plan.

[bloriMal]

Hang in there, it will all come right again. Just take each shot as it comes and try to to beat yourself up if you hit bad shots

[WelcomeMe]

Had an absolute shocker on friday, shot 119 and to be honest I might well have chucked the whole game in if I hadn't fortunately booked a lesson on Saturday!

Lesson was brilliant, changed grip (using interlock now) which I expected to find uncomfortable but just feels so much better, slowed my whole process down as was rushing my shots and barely even bothering with alignment and everything just feels 100x better :-D

Another lesson this saturday, good value as well....£25 for 45 minutes with the pro

[xyupi]

Golf is always day to day, for me at least. I don't get too high when it is good, or low when it is bad. Might try a little range time before your next round. If things really get bad, I always go to my teacher. It is impossible for me to self diagnose. I always want a qualified second set of eyes. 9 times out of ten, the problem is solved quickly this way. The last thing you want to do is groove something bad.

[meteeratymn]

I hate it for you JR, it will pass. Whatever hitch is in the swing is temporary I am sure. I would put a lot of time in pitches, chips and putts for a session and then work on being sure you are finishing your swing. Good luck and keep us updated.

[Sheestgag]

Oh, dear. I need to do a little mini vent here. Sorry, if you don't want to hear a little bit of bi***ing, stop reading now.

The freaking wheels have fell off guys. I was shooting the best scores and making the best shots of my life a few weeks ago. Played great in a scramble at one of my favorite courses, was feeling better about the direction my game was headed, thinking, "Man, 80's are right around the corner."

My last several rounds have been train wrecks. Couldn't even hit my driver or irons the first two, and I thought I was cured last time I went out, until I waited on a group of riders for a few minutes to allow them to play through. Stepped up, feeling good, and lost three straight golf balls to a shank, a top, and a super-slice. I was pissed beyond belief, and walked off the course.

Against my better judgment (football practice this afternoon) I am gonna try again. I figure the only way out of this slump is to fight through it tooth and nail. Maybe I need to re-examine my mental state on the course. I shouldn't be getting mad, I am playing for nothing out of my own pocket, I am blessed to have understanding parents who allow me to drive to the course on their dime, I have a solid set of clubs (with no small part of them thanks to some of the fine THP'ers.). As I stand, I am in a very good position.

I don't know guys, I will figure something out. I just needed to let off some steam.

Was there a few weeks ago myself. For me in NJ, golf seaon this year started March 5 where I shot 84; 3 shots above my all time low. Considering the course I played and it's out if season conditions, it being the 1st round after a very long winter and the 1st time playing with the changes my Golftec coach and I made since last season, I was very happy! For the next few months I was between 82-85. I then shot 80 on one of the mist difficult courses around here in May. From that point on, I went from doing it all right to all wrong. I was posting scores of 88, 92, 97 and even 100!!! It was so bad that I considered taking a break from the game for a few weeks. Instead, I stuck to my practice and my next round I shot 79, the first time I broke 80. The very next round after that I shot 78!!
Point is... This is a silly game and we're all too addicted and in love with it to walk away. All you can do is take one shot at a time, expect the highs and lows and keep positive.

[NickGrass]

Hang in there buddy everyone goes through rough spots like these, you are desinted to bounce back for sure!

[Nikitka]

I had a stretch just like this early in the season. I mean..it looked like I had never touched a club before. I was shanking shots left and right..almost defying the laws of physics at times. I played in a scramble early in the year and was completely useless. It sucked...

...but I basically did what you did and toughed it out. My swing was completely out of whack and I just kept working hard. I straightened everything out and now I'm playing my best golf.

[Malinguenem]

Stick with it. Over the years I've found that my most dramatic improvements seemed to come right after the time I thought I was playing my worst. As if you kind of level off before taking a jump up. Maybe that's what's happening here? Got to hope!

[limpoporanique]

I find sometimes after playing really well for a few rounds, I can hit the same kind of slump. I think it's because I let my expectations get too high and after a bad shot(they happen no matter how good you are) I let it get to me and then the mistakes keep piling up and doubts creep in. I had read somewhere to just fist pump after each shot and you'll find yourself becoming more positive and it should help your mental game!

[new-nickname-zanovo]

Hang in there. It happens to everyone. I would just take a break from swinging for a couple of days. I would still work on my chipping and putting though. Good Luck!

[BPitt]

Jacob,
I feel your pain, pal. I had one of the best outings since returning to the game early last week. Then had an excellent day at my lesson two days later only to have one of the worst rounds of my life the following day. Could not hit my driver due to topping and hooking. Irons were even unpredictable going both left and right, out of play. I think we will all continue to have these from time to time. Don't get too frustrated, buddy. You have to walk off of the 18th green telling yourself it just wasnt your day. There are better days ahead. Keep at it.

[Aswdwdfg]

Don't press. Back of a little bit. On the range don't wail away in frustration. Find a nice little spot and hit half wedges trying to make good contact. Chip and putt so the ball is coming off the club face well. The more you play and practice while frustrated can make things worse. There's no pressure on you junior. The lower scores will come, but you need to be relaxed for them to happen. I suspect you have a ton of tension in your swing. Tension kills golf swings.

It's not a fight, it's a process.

Kevin

[fuslkdhfma]

Dont o crazy it will reappear when you dont expect it to. Try not to think about it

[thargeagsaf]

Set up and take away. Everything else will follow.

[TheDoctor]

The best advice I can give you is to just relax. You obviously are just going through a little funk and you just need to remember how fun golf can be.

[ReginaPerss]

Hey man, you're getting some real good advice in this thread. Just let it ride dude and you'll be fine. Don't think about swinging the club, think about playing golf.

[BPitt]

Don't press. Back of a little bit. On the range don't wail away in frustration. Find a nice little spot and hit half wedges trying to make good contact. Chip and putt so the ball is coming off the club face well. The more you play and practice while frustrated can make things worse. There's no pressure on you junior. The lower scores will come, but you need to be relaxed for them to happen. I suspect you have a ton of tension in your swing. Tension kills golf swings.

It's not a fight, it's a process.

Kevin

Well said. You are absolutely right.

[Heaneisismich]

Wow. I think many of us have 'been there, done that,' myself included. As Yoccos said, some good advice here. Hang in there and you'll get through it. Good luck! You'll be fine!