Major swing changes

[PrairieParson]

After 40 years of golf, I had a 5 year layoff from golf. I have played 4 rounds, by in the 2 months since I started hitting balls again. I have made MAJOR swing changes, grip, swing plane etc. I am pretty sure I am making progress and making good changes. I am hitting some really good shots but also some clunkers. Here's the question. Has anyone else ever totally changed their swing? I can't keep track of all the reminders I need to have in my head and forget, so I end up with bad shots.
Here's the question: How long did it take to get some consistency back into your shots. Right now every swing is an adventure. I don't have lot of confidence in my distance or direction.

[Dub]

Just out of curiosity, what type of swing changes did you make?

I really need to, but I'm scared......


I need to limit my backswing....and eliminate sway....increase lag.

[PrairieParson]

I often came over the top giving myself a big slice, shank, or a duck hook. So first I tried to reorient my swing toward coming straight through, and try to find a way to minimize coming over the top. First I got my stance shoulder club face all squaired up. This resulted in changing my grip, stance, and ball position. However I am still coming over the top, so I either push or pull left with a hook if I don't hit it just right. I also am trying to get my swing plain to start out more inside out than outside in. I am trying to get my emphasis is to start the downward swing with the right side, since if I start with the left side or shoulders, I frequently come over the top. The last few shots I hit today were all pretty good and consistent, but it feels like it will take awhile to get it all somewhat grooved. As I said, there is so much stuff to remember at this time and I forget somethings and end up with bad shots. I even had to adjust my hand position forward and stand a little further from the ball.

[Harry Truman]

I've been trying, but every time I get something down that seems to work, it stops working or I forget to utilize it.