Bad Round(s) & Next Steps

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By Dino J

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  1. Dino J

    Dino J
    Burnaby, BC

    Hi TT members! 

    I just finished playing two rounds over the past 4 days...they have been the worst rounds that I have played in this young 2015 season.  I judge them as the "worst" by way of inconsistent ball striking, some poor chips and a few bad putts...all resulting in a balloon score that is about 10 strokes over my handicap. One of the rounds was a "spur of the moment call ...ie: "hey, we have a cancellation...want to join us?" and I run out the door and am on the course in 60 minutes.

    I've been fortunate enough to have played all year round as a result of a warmer and drier than usual winter (here in the Pacific Northwest).  Our courses are just coming into "active season" in terms of recording scores for our handicaps though the courses are far from ideal with lots of sandy greens, aprons, and tee boxes, etc.

    I'm curious as to what other TT members do after they have a very poor round(s). 

    Do you just shake it off and play through?  Do you take some time off?  Do you hit the practice range/practice greens and sort through the swing mechanics/putting/chipping?  Does anyone book a session with your local pro-coach for tune-ups?

    Personally, I am thinking I just need to stop trying to play like that and just get back to the practice areas, work on my mechanics, work on my game technique and schedule a spring tune up with my golf coach-pro. 

    Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts.

  2. Carl T

    Carl T
    Little Rock, AR

    DJ, been there done that. I got in about 11 rounds in January to early February and then we had over 3 weeks of unplayable conditions. Spring is here but the course is sopping wet from rain and ice melt. My last round was 10 strokes over my average due to lots of rust and course conditions. I plan to work on my short game as much as I can but the weather is still not making it easy. I would not worry too much about poor rounds this time of year. I look at it as a picture of my greatest weakness revealed and to go work on these on the practice range. You know from your last round where you lost strokes. Use that as an advantage and start working on those shots and then you will be ready when the real golf season get here which is right around the corner. Keep 'em in the short grass.
  3. Blake B

    Blake B
    Harbor Springs, MI

    DJ, 

    Sorry to hear about your round, as well all know, they happen from time to time. Typically if I have a bad round I will make note of what my issue is and go right to trying to fix it (range, studio screen, etc.) I have also been known to take a few days off even after a poor range session. I have trouble calming myself down at times as I set a very high bar for my expectations on the course and practicing. I have found it best to do whatever it may be that calms you down, which could be taking a few days off and playing another sport, or simply going to the range and plugging into the headphones. 

    Don't get too down on yourself, you certainly are not the only that this has happened to, and definitely will not be moving forward. 

  4. Clinton M

    Clinton M
    flowery branch

    I hit the driving range and putting green.
  5. Allen L

    Allen L
    Clarington, OH

    Shake it off Dino.  Early season play after being off for a while is always a challenge.  Usually for my first few rounds I won't even carry a score card, take lots of mulligans, and just give myself a fair chance at warming up for the new season.  Then I start keeping stats: fairways hit, GIR, and putts, which shows me where improvements are needed.  If you think that your swing is missing something maybe a visit with your pro would help to get things back to normal a little quicker.  Seems like you already have a pretty good answer for yourself:

    Personally, I am thinking I just need to stop trying to play like that and just get back to the practice areas, work on my mechanics, work on my game technique and schedule a spring tune up with my golf coach-pro. 

  6. Bomber3

    Bomber3
    Lake St Louis, MO

    Military

    Dino,

    When I have a bad round I try to really look at what caused my round to go south.  If it was simply bad shots and bad putts, then yes I'll put in some practice time without stressing too much over hitting "prefect" shots or putts.  If my bad round was weather related or pace of play related, then I'll usually just forget about it and go out with a clear mind for my next round.  I think some times we strive to hard for perfect and we just end up stressing ourselves so much that we inhibit our natural ability to play this game.

  7. joe t

    joe t
    roseville, MI

    One way I get out of a slump, if you want to call it that. Is to go to my favorite course, get there early, warm up, get a bite to eat (this really takes your mind off playing well) hit a few more putts and then play a round, for fun. A stress free round can do wonders for the soul. I usually like to invite a friend who is not a "serious" golfer, and just enjoy the atmosphere and friendship.
  8. Greg B

    Greg B
    Gilbert, AZ

    After just about every round, but especially after poor rounds, I head to the driving range and hit about 50 balls.  Then, I have a beer to forget about my round and think about how lucky I am to even be able to play golf.  

  9. steve b

    steve b
    lafontaine, IN

    Dino J, Early in the season I usually play the first two or three rounds from "the next tee up". You might find it a challenge and quite uplifting.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     steve b

  10. Jack K

    Jack K
    Trumbull, CT

    I feel that a pre round routine can help me play more consistently. Maybe it's the same order of clubs at the range or a brief moment of relaxation. Any structure helps my game. Also while playing try to fix your problem not shy away from it because in my expierience that's when it gets really bad. 

    From, Jack

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