Consistency Issues

[sam]

I think I am the most streaky golfer the world has ever seen( not really but you know what i mean). I can sometimes play down to a sub-10 handicap and sometimes up to a mid-twenties handicap. When all of my game is working, it really works. When none of it is working, it really does not work. Its always either all or nothing. I don't know how to fix this serious issue. I know that it usually skip back a day of playing and when I come back, it is usually better to a certain degree. Does anyone have suggestions on how to expel this inconsistency from my game? Or does anyone know of a way to fix these problems on the course? Any suggestions help. Thanks

[shankapotamus]

It could be a mental thing? If not, I would suggest a lesson from a local pro, to see if he notices if you're doing something in your swing to cause inconsistencies.

[ks8829]

Everyone goes through what you are are experiencing especially as you get better.

1) do you have a pre-shot and pre-putt routine?
2) do you keep your score and records the following:
a) putts per round
b) up and down to and one putt to make birdie, save par, and even save boogie, keep your percentage of up and down
c) greens hit
d) fairways hit
3) how consistent is your short game and especially your putting and up and down?

what do you think you need to work on to get better?

I just hit over 100 6 iron today to dial in my overall swing for tomorrows round of golf. how do you prepare for your round of golf? do you arrive early and putt for 30+ minutes, do you practice your short game the day before so you can control your distances? some questions to think about to change your routine and help you become more consistent.

[beachbreak]

Are you trying to hit all your shots at 100% force?

[ControlJunkie]

Are the bad days bad from the very beginning, or is a single bad shot the catalyst for the bad day? Based on how well you're able to play, I'd think that it's all mental.