I think I need to take a couple weeks off....

[ITgolfHack]

Man, I've been there. I shot a 43 on league one night last year, my best 9 hole round ever and followed it up with a 56 and a 58 which cost me first in my division. Then I played like ass in the league tournament and the outing. I'm telling you, I was actually relieved when it was time to put the clubs away for the winter.

Slumps happen in all sports to all athletes of all skill levels. What I've found personally is that most of the time slumps are the result of your mind figuring something out that it's trying to teach your body how to do; your ingrained muscle memory is fighting it through, hence the slump. Almost without exception in tennis, martial arts, pool, and golf every time I've come out of a slump I've been able to play and compete at a higher level. Sometimes it’s just been a very small improvement, but sometimes it's like night and day and I take a big leap over what I was able to do before.

People say you have to play through a slump, I'd disagree, you have to practice your way out of a slump. As others have suggested, try to get in some quality practice time, even if it means skipping a few tee times. If you do go out and play, don't keep score and just let yourself enjoy the sport you obviously love. Good luck.

[Par Fore]

IMHO, you need a break......at least from playing.....sounds like you are all up in your head, while at the same time having issues with mechanics and focusing too much on your score.....as you suggested, take a couple of weeks away from playing.....every few days, go to the range, relax, and just hit some balls.....groove your swing, enjoy the ball flight, and just let it come back to you....

Also, work on your putting and chipping.....I always find that as my short game improves, I feel less pressure to hit perfect drives and approach shots because I know I can make par with an up and down......and less pressure usually means I hit the ball better....

[Deryck Griffith]

I am sure everyone on this forum can relate to some sort of slump or "bad streak" throuhgout the years in playing this game. That being said, the ones who make it through are the ones who are able to control their emotions and work through the slump until they come out on the other end playing well again. Instead of being your own worst enemy (throwing clubs, taking it out on others), reflect on the areas that are struggling the most and practice them at the range for a while before you go out again. This game is to difficult and we aren't "good enough" to take it that seriously or to be that upset.

Keep your head up and good luck!

[slash5969]

Revisit your fundamentals. Grip. Stance. Ball position. Alignment.

Then take it easy - it's a game, it's supposed to be fun!