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07-07-2014 , 02:43 PM

DanteA

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Hello guys,

I am currently a 0.9 handicapper but started the year at 0.3. I have played really poorly and would like some advice.

The past couple of years I have played pretty solid, walking most rounds around par, some under and some over. This season I have played so horribly, last week for example I had a 91 (!!??), which is extremely bad even considering the pouring rain and cold conditions. I've always had the mentality to fight for every shot and when I started the round with a double bogey I always fought hard and made a solid finish. I feel like I have the shots but my focus is bad and my mentality is even worse. It's like I am giving up.

From 130 yards and in I have been extremely bad, making bogies and even doubles.

My main problem is: I always aim for the victory and when I have a setback I instantly give up.

Do you guys have any short tips besides working more on my game?

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07-07-2014 , 03:25 PM

BreakYaNeck

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Definitely no magic answer. Golf is hard, not much more to it than that. Put in the time and hours and practice practice practice. Really the only way to become more consistent

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07-07-2014 , 03:42 PM

Shark Doctor

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Maybe take a month (or so) off from golf completely and come back replenished and hungry.

If anything, I don't think this is a case of 'practice practice practice' - it may be the opposite.

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07-07-2014 , 07:22 PM

golfnpoker

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Yes. Move up to the regular tees and shoot some really low numbers. Should get your confidence back. Unless you chop wood. Then you'll have to lay off for two weeks then quit.

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07-08-2014 , 11:47 AM

DanteA

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Originally Posted by Shark Doctor

Maybe take a month (or so) off from golf completely and come back replenished and hungry.

If anything, I don't think this is a case of 'practice practice practice' - it may be the opposite.

That's also a big dilemma, because I live in Sweden and we have about 6 months of decent golf weather. So taking a month off is not really a choice.

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07-08-2014 , 11:56 AM

DanteA

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Im gonna try to do this weekly drill by dagolfdoc

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I teach a lot of advanced juniors who struggle with this as well. To break the "glass ceiling" you'll need to believe you can do it and get the confidence to go lower instead of backing up to a number. Here's some drills I do with them:

1) once per week (or more) play 9 holes from the red tees using driver on every hole except the par 3's. You will probably shoot your usual score the first couple times. This forces you to be in birdie position on almost every hole, and stresses short game & scoring. In a couple weeks you'll be under par and feeling comfortable turning at -4.

2) at least once per week play 9 holes from the tips only using an iron off the tee. This will make the course play entirely different, and you'll tend to miss more greens, so you'll work harder on your short game/scoring.

3)Play "Birdies" with a friend - the only way to win a hole is with a birdie - doesn't matter if you run the birdie putt 20 feet past. Once you are at par, pick up the ball. It's obviously not great for game management, but it forces you to try & make birdie from everywhere. You'll be surprised how your attitude changes doing this.

4) Play 9 holes missing every green - you'll have to pick a very definitive spot (much smaller than the green in most cases) where you'd give yourself the best chance to get up & down. This forces you to work your short game on every hole, and improves your focus and shot making.

5) Drop 3 balls at 100, 80, & 60 yards (or any yardages inside 120) and play them all out - try to finish in 8 or less (6 would be every ball up & down) - it's much harder than most think - if you can't get up & down consistently from those yardages, you're wasting shots.

I have players in my academy do all these weekly. If you're struggling mentally, books by Rotella & Gio can also help.

Good luck

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07-09-2014 , 06:54 AM

wet work

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that^^ is all really good advice imo.

let's face it. we can all smash a driver errant/or an approach shot(or both lol) short game is where it's at.

tips? spend more than half your practice time pitching/chipping/putting.

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