Trouble finishing rounds?

James112 · July 25, 2013

Hi I played a tournament today. I shot 35-43 for a horrible 78.. I am usually a 2 handicap but today my swing fell apart on the back nine. I usually do worse on the back nine thinking what my round will be when I get to the clubhouse. I try not to keep score in my head but i always do .i just want to play a consistent 18 and end up with a. Good round. Any tips? Anything would be appreciated

**Meltdwhiskey** · July 25, 2013

Ahhh. Nothing like the horrors of shooting a 78. JK.

I actually do better the longer I play. But like you, if I'm doing well, I don't really like to know the score. Maybe that is spooking you.

**geauxforbroke** · July 25, 2013

Were you actually striking the ball worse, or just not scoring?

James112 · July 25, 2013

How do you not add up your score in your head? It automatically adds up in my head

James112 · July 25, 2013

On the back my putter was awful i was hitting it decent but not scoring. Thank you both.

**Meltdwhiskey** · July 25, 2013

Originally Posted by James112

How do you not add up your score in your head? It automatically adds up in my head

I don't know. At your HC, probably tough because you par almost everything. Pretty easy for me to lose track.

**whatwoodtigerdo** · July 25, 2013

Troll attempt? Your swing fell apart but you were hitting it decent and couldn't putt. I say drink more Gatorade.

**geauxforbroke** · July 25, 2013

Originally Posted by James112

...but today my swing fell apart on the back nine.

Originally Posted by James112

...i was hitting it decent but not scoring.

So which one was it?

James112 · July 25, 2013

Im sorry i was making good contact.. But not in the right direction but mostly it was my putting. Sorry for not clarifying

**geauxforbroke** · July 25, 2013

It could be a lot of things.

1. Getting physically tired

2. Getting mentally tired

3. Pressing too hard to shoot a better score

**MEfree** · July 25, 2013

Originally Posted by geauxforbroke

It could be a lot of things.

1. Getting physically tired

2. Getting mentally tired

3. Pressing too hard to shoot a better score

his statement that his swing fell apart could mean any of the 3, but if it was "mostly" bad putting as he later said, then likely 2 or 3.

I haven't tracked it this year, but when I was keeping track, I was usually better on the back 9. I would say to try to stick with the same pre-shot routine & thoughts that work early and to picture yourself hitting good shots/strokes and finishing strongly.

You could also try playing more than 18 in a day.

**geauxforbroke** · July 25, 2013

Originally Posted by MEfree

Quote:

Originally Posted by geauxforbroke

It could be a lot of things.

1. Getting physically tired

2. Getting mentally tired

3. Pressing too hard to shoot a better score

his statement that his swing fell apart could mean any of the 3, but if it was "mostly" bad putting as he later said, then likely 2 or 3.

I haven't tracked it this year, but when I was keeping track, I was usually better on the back 9. I would say to try to stick with the same pre-shot routine & thoughts that work early and to picture yourself hitting good shots/strokes and finishing strongly.

You could also try playing more than 18 in a day.

Generally speaking, yes. But I've noticed if I get tired late in a round, my putting stroke can get dicey, especially on 5-8 footers.

James112 · July 25, 2013

Ok thank you both! Will try to do better tomorrow

**geauxforbroke** · July 25, 2013

Originally Posted by James112

Ok thank you both! Will try to do better tomorrow

Good luck.

James112 · July 25, 2013

Any tips for staying mentally fresh ?thanks!

**geauxforbroke** · July 25, 2013

Originally Posted by James112

Any tips for staying mentally fresh ?thanks!

I try to think about anything other than golf between shots. Focus for 15-30 seconds to get a yardage, pick a club, select a shot, then execute. If you're constantly thinking about golf, you can easily over-co mplicate things or get mentally burnt out.

That's what works for me.

**RickK** · July 25, 2013

Generally I find it is about losing concentration. When I am playing well, I pretty much zone everything out. But, as I have gotten older and older and older (sadly), I find that things distract me more than they used to. Once I lose focus/concentration, it is extremely hard for me to get back on track...as witnessed by one of my recent tournament rounds...34-43 for 77. Just flat lost concentration on #10 and never got it back.

Also, I generally know about what my score is but I think the worst thing you can do is start trying to figure out what "can" I really shoot if it keep playing well. If I get into the mode of thinking, hmmm, I'm 4 over right now, just keep making pars, I will shoot 76 and maybe throw in a birdie or 2 and it will be even better. Those are thoughts that should never enter your head, IMHO.

James112 · July 25, 2013

Thank you both for the great tips!

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