Re: Hello from new member who "lost it all"

Was it due to the pressure of the tournament, or at any specific point of the game? I must say that there are periods when I'm on top of my game and hitting the ball well, and so I figure the tournament should be a breeze. I go into it relaxed. I likely forget some key elements which resulted in my up to then solid ball striking, and a few shots start to be OK, but not pure as my expectations demand. So I start to search and make adjustment, this is when everything gets mixed up, and pretty soon I'm afraid to take the club back, and to make a fundamental solid swing. As you say, the next resort is starting over from scratch. I've gone to the range after and did just that.

The things which usually messed me up were the takeaway, improper wrist cock, full turn of the shoulders versus thinking they are but instead lifting the club with the arms.

Good luck, I've been there.

Ted

Re: Hello from new member who "lost it all"

Thanks Ted. Your last couple sentences are sooooooooooo right. I've been hitting for 2 days and still feel "afraid" to hit the ball. Plan to focus on takeaway, shoulder turn and grip. I think I am "picking" the club instead od swinging. Time will tell

Re: Hello from new member who "lost it all"

Go and buy 'Nail It!'

That'll sort you out