How to get over a sequence of bad shots??

Question

i have a problem when i hit like 4 bad shots i get really mad and start throwing clubs adn stuff like that then that messes up my whole round up what are some things to do when i start hitting bad shots and to get over them?

Answer 1

The key to golf is to be in control of yourself at all times.  The angrier you get, and the harder you try to hit the ball, the worse and worse your shots are going to be.

Just read up on relaxation exercises... whether it be counting backwards from ten, taking deep breaths, imagining your "happy place"... whatever it takes.  

For me, when I'm on a bad streak, I just clear my mind, and as I'm warming up my shot just whisper to myself "Okay...  stay calm...  arm straight... follow through....  nothing but net..." and swing.  Most the time it works and if not, oh well...

Always remember...  IT'S JUST A GAME.

Answer 2

You need to develop a pre-shot routine so that you don't fall into that rut.  You have to forget your previous shot and focus on the next shot.  Ever since my putting has improved over the past couple of seasons, I believe I am capable of making par every time I tee it up.

Answer 3

Sometimes I have the same troubles.

I found it best to breathe easy and relax your shoulders just before you hit a shot. Whatever you do, don't think about the past shots, focus and be in the moment on your current shot. Once the shot is hit, move on to the next one. One shot at a time!

Answer 4

The answer to this is to have a post-shot routine....

1 - Before going forward, do another swing without a ball just as you were supposed to do it the first time.  Imagine the 'good' result, and then move on to the next shot.

2 - Move on!  Ignore what has happened, and _CONCENTRATE_ on the next shot.  What is done, is done and nothing you can do can change it.  Focus on the shot at hand.  

On the subject of emotional and physical outbursts:

3 - Stop throwing the clubs, stop all verbal, mental, physical outbursts.  If you can't do this - take yourself from the game for a while until you are under control of yourself.  Throwing your clubs means you are not in control of your emotions - therefore you should not be in control of a tool that can inflict serious and even lethal damage to another.  Sorry bud, but if you throw a club on a bad shot, what will you do if someone comes up to you on the course and you don't like what they say?  The consequences can land you in a heap of trouble.  Taking this one step further, if you say you could control yourself in that situation, why can't you in a game when you simply make a bad shot?

Answer 5

To get over the last bad string of shots is done as follows.

1.  Tell yourself that it is not a string, and there is no bad run.

2.  Slow and concentrate on your breathing  (ignore the chatter)

3.  Take two golf balls and slowly spin them in your hand while controlling your breathing (this gets rid of alot of negative energy in your arms)

4.  Move up a club, and slow down your swing.  Give yourself a cadence on your back swing.  Like follows

a) One onethousand (keep feet planted)

b) Two onethousand (slowley c**k your wrist)

c) Thre onethousand on the down swing..

d) Four onethousand, watch the ground AFTER your shot.

e) Five onethousand let your hips and shoulders turn

That cadence will put you in control.  Combine that with breathing exercise, you will do fine.

Today I hit a 51 on the front nine, and 41 on the back by doing that exact thing.  Made the 19th hole beers taste nicer.

Final thing, whatever you do remember one thing.  Golf is about the one good shot you had.    You can rememebr all the great shots of all the pros, but can not remember the bad ones.  Give yourself the same respect.

Swing slow, calm, purposely and enjoy!.