Playing Like a Blind Person

[Auchtermuchty]

Anyone else got to this state? I’ve been playing over 40 years, with a gap between ages 20-33. I’ve been horribly inconsistent over the past 20 years, particularly with the driver, but I can hit - for example - a great 2-iron or a perfect flop shot. But not reliably. 

Recently I’ve had several lessons aimed at making the base of the swing more stable, and this is working - on the range. Today, in a medal, after my round was over by the 12th, I decided to hit the ball with my eyes closed. I hit every shot I tried that way solid - from drive to chip; some with a draw and some dead straight. I could feel the club, and didn’t hit from the top.

Anyone else got so much in their own way that they’ve resorted to this? Or better still, even started playing golf this way full time? I also look at the hole when I putt and this helped cure the yips.

[knott]

  On 8/1/2020 at 8:52 PM, Auchtermuchty said:

Anyone else got to this state? I’ve been playing over 40 years, with a gap between ages 20-33. I’ve been horribly inconsistent over the past 20 years, particularly with the driver, but I can hit - for example - a great 2-iron or a perfect flop shot. But not reliably. 

Recently I’ve had several lessons aimed at making the base of the swing more stable, and this is working - on the range. Today, in a medal, after my round was over by the 12th, I decided to hit the ball with my eyes closed. I hit every shot I tried that way solid - from drive to chip; some with a draw and some dead straight. I could feel the club, and didn’t hit from the top.

Anyone else got so much in their own way that they’ve resorted to this? Or better still, even started playing golf this way full time? I also look at the hole when I putt and this helped cure the yips.

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I can´t hit the ball like that. Every time I miss the ball just about entirely  it´s because I was to quick checking where it was going! I also need to check myself so I keep my head still at the same height. this is actually my two major swing thoughts I feel I need for every swing or consistency is totally out the window. 

[Vinsk]

  On 8/1/2020 at 8:52 PM, Auchtermuchty said:

Anyone else got to this state? I’ve been playing over 40 years, with a gap between ages 20-33. I’ve been horribly inconsistent over the past 20 years, particularly with the driver, but I can hit - for example - a great 2-iron or a perfect flop shot. But not reliably. 

Recently I’ve had several lessons aimed at making the base of the swing more stable, and this is working - on the range. Today, in a medal, after my round was over by the 12th, I decided to hit the ball with my eyes closed. I hit every shot I tried that way solid - from drive to chip; some with a draw and some dead straight. I could feel the club, and didn’t hit from the top.

Anyone else got so much in their own way that they’ve resorted to this? Or better still, even started playing golf this way full time? I also look at the hole when I putt and this helped cure the yips.

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  On 8/1/2020 at 9:45 PM, Vinsk said:

  On 8/1/2020 at 8:52 PM, Auchtermuchty said:

Anyone else got to this state? I’ve been playing over 40 years, with a gap between ages 20-33. I’ve been horribly inconsistent over the past 20 years, particularly with the driver, but I can hit - for example - a great 2-iron or a perfect flop shot. But not reliably. 

Recently I’ve had several lessons aimed at making the base of the swing more stable, and this is working - on the range. Today, in a medal, after my round was over by the 12th, I decided to hit the ball with my eyes closed. I hit every shot I tried that way solid - from drive to chip; some with a draw and some dead straight. I could feel the club, and didn’t hit from the top.

Anyone else got so much in their own way that they’ve resorted to this? Or better still, even started playing golf this way full time? I also look at the hole when I putt and this helped cure the yips.

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Can’t say I’ve ever done this. Usually when I’m hitting everybody else closes their eyes.😀