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Totally Lost
Posted on 3/30/23 at 5:57 pm
Posted on 3/30/23 at 5:57 pm
I played the Golfweek Am Tour for 12 years. Won 10 times. I had a 12 year, tournament play handicap of under 8. I said all that to say this…For the past 6 months, I’ve totally lost my swing. More rounds that not in the 90’s and today a 103. 6 months ago I wouldn’t have thought that even remotely possible. Chipping and putting are fine. Full swings often go on a 45 degree angle to the right(I’m right handed). Any advice on what to do from here. Ready to hang it up to be honest. Not fun being so frustrated. I could stay home and be frustrated.
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Posted on 3/30/23 at 5:59 pm to RB5
Go get a lesson and just take a deep breathe. Golf is hard and we all go thru ups and downs. I recommend Paxton at Pelican Point. But anyone that is a solid teacher will get you back. And just have a short memory. Plus have fun. Even when you hit it bad.
Posted on 3/30/23 at 6:26 pm to RB5
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Full swings often go on a 45 degree angle to the right(I’m right handed).
Are they shanks or is the face open? Check your grip
Posted on 3/30/23 at 6:29 pm to RB5
As someone who fought the shanks, your right elbow is flying out. Tuck that damn thing!
Towel drill
Towel drill
This post was edited on 3/30/23 at 8:01 pm
Posted on 3/30/23 at 7:39 pm to RB5
Had this issue once. Took a couple months off after my kid was born. Came back and went from a slight baby draw to a baby fade. Couldn't figure out why. Within a couple months, it was a big fade to a small slice. At the 6 month mark I was playing a 30 yard slice on almost every shot. Nothing I did would stop it. I could try and hit a draw and it would be a big fade instead of a slice. Fought it for another couple months, including through some embarrassing tournament rounds.
Finally I stopped trying to fix it on my own and went to take a lesson. After 10 balls on the range with the instructor, I was back to my normal shot. Was crazy how fast of a fix it was for the instructor to point out.
Finally I stopped trying to fix it on my own and went to take a lesson. After 10 balls on the range with the instructor, I was back to my normal shot. Was crazy how fast of a fix it was for the instructor to point out.
Posted on 3/30/23 at 7:45 pm to RB5
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I played the Golfweek Am Tour for 12 years. Won 10 times. I had a 12 year, tournament play handicap of under 8. I said all that to say this…For the past 6 months, I’ve totally lost my swing. More rounds that not in the 90’s and today a 103. 6 months ago I wouldn’t have thought that even remotely possible. Chipping and putting are fine. Full swings often go on a 45 degree angle to the right(I’m right handed). Any advice on what to do from here. Ready to hang it up to be honest. Not fun being so frustrated. I could stay home and be frustrated.
Send me some videos I can try to help you out. If interested, send to chrisburky@gmail.com
This post was edited on 3/30/23 at 7:46 pm
Posted on 3/30/23 at 8:35 pm to RB5
When that happens to me, it is usually because my weight gets out over my toes.
So I try to feel like I’m lifting my toes up in my shoes to keep the weight back.
Taking a lesson from a pro is always a good idea when we struggle.
You are probably just doing one thing wrong.
He or she can watch you swing, and help you get it fixed.
So I try to feel like I’m lifting my toes up in my shoes to keep the weight back.
Taking a lesson from a pro is always a good idea when we struggle.
You are probably just doing one thing wrong.
He or she can watch you swing, and help you get it fixed.
This post was edited on 3/30/23 at 8:36 pm
Posted on 3/31/23 at 7:30 am to RB5
Get drunk before you play.
You sound like you're mindfricked.
Caring less is the answer.
You sound like you're mindfricked.
Caring less is the answer.
Posted on 3/31/23 at 8:36 am to RB5
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Full swings often go on a 45 degree angle to the right
dont take full swings. Half swings, basically like punch shots, until you can figure out how to keep the clubhead square. Progressively take fuller and fuller swings
Posted on 3/31/23 at 10:10 am to RB5
A guy with your game didn’t suddenly lose the ability to play golf. I bet a pro could get you sorted out fairly quick.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Posted on 3/31/23 at 2:45 pm to RB5
You are a better golfer than I am based on your description however I just got over what you are going through. The shanks made me hate golf. And I couldn't figure out what I was doing. For me it was my takeaway. My club face was flying open, and I wasn't closing it at impact. This led me to shank my irons. I focused on my takeaway and my grip. I am finally comfortable over the ball again. You will get through it baw.
Posted on 3/31/23 at 3:06 pm to RB5
Just left the range. Now I got it, too 
Thanks
Thanks
Posted on 3/31/23 at 7:25 pm to RB5
Where are you? Come see me in Covington, LA. I'll play nine holes with you no charge at all and assess your game and tell you what's going on. Over 30 years PGA member, golf teacher/coach. I want you to have fun again! email me...scott@scottvicegolf.com
Posted on 3/31/23 at 8:28 pm to RB5
Happen to me a few years ago. I can’t get it back. Won’t even play a scramble
Posted on 4/1/23 at 11:15 am to RB5
Time to play a round just hitting punchy traps. It's actually pretty satisfying even if your iron game isn't in shambles.
Posted on 4/1/23 at 11:23 am to RB5
Had a hip injury almost two years ago and really forgot how to use my body so I "lost" my swing also and was totally frustrated like the OP. Ended up with a hip replacement and later, a swing rebuild. Here is my advice:
1. Don't take anyone's advice in this post on how to fix your swing issues. They haven't seen you swing and the overall odds of them being correct are super slim. No offense to anyone.
2. I stopped trying to fix things myself and decided to get serious about lessons so I started going to Rob Noel at Money Hill. I've been as low as a +2 and thought I knew a lot about the golf swing. Turns out, not so much.
3. It's a process and it's not going to happen overnight.
1. Don't take anyone's advice in this post on how to fix your swing issues. They haven't seen you swing and the overall odds of them being correct are super slim. No offense to anyone.
2. I stopped trying to fix things myself and decided to get serious about lessons so I started going to Rob Noel at Money Hill. I've been as low as a +2 and thought I knew a lot about the golf swing. Turns out, not so much.
3. It's a process and it's not going to happen overnight.
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