Time Away from the Game?

[Wheels309]

Have any of you decided to take a week or so off from the game to clear your mind? If so has doing so been effective?

The reason I ask is that the past two times playing I seem to be playing alright, but nothing seems to be going right. My latest round I horseshoed 4 putts out (they went 90% of the way around the cup) and missed another 6-8 by a mere fractions of inches. I decided to try and take the week off from the game (Next round will be on Sunday). I have said I would do this a couple of times before but always seem to suffer from withdrawal and I am usually on the range a few days later.

Once again, have any of you tried doing this and found that it has actually helped?

[vmsea]

Honestly, I have trouble taking a day or two off.. :(

[Varsity_Golf]

Seems to me like the best thing to do would be to spend a half hour or better on the putting green before and after your round. It sounds like the major reason you want to do this is your putting? I have rounds like this too, and have rounds where I can't miss. It's just the ebb and flow of golf. Something little in your game that may seem insignificant is causing this. I would just practice practice practice! Good luck!

Varsity_Golf

[Wet Doggg]

I took 10 years off and just back to normal playing this summer. Back when I was playing a lot before my "break". I would play through those near misses. They will start falling...just need to keep at it.

[Slammin' Sam]

I took 6 years off after following heart surgery. I think the break actually helped because I feel more relaxed, I enjoy myself more, and most importantly, I play better.

[The Recreational Golfer]

You don't need to confuse a day when the green worms keep knocking your ball out with needing a break. I took a three-week break a few years ago because my head was just to caught up in my score. I practiced, played executive courses, just to get back into playing for the sake of playing and enjoying the experience. First time out again shot a 76. Lesson learned.

[DaSportsGuy]

The Winter is my break, so during the golfing season I don't think I've even taken two days off.

[walk18]

Winter is my break too, and I think it's good for me and my wallet. That said, by February I'm getting cabin fever.

[wedge player]

i have just come back aftera 5 month layoff and cannot find anything good from how i used to be able to play,but thats a differant story.When i used to play good golf i would occasionally take 2-3 days off to refresh my mind,any longer though and i would face some swing flaws that could lead to a lot of negative thinking.So i would recommend some time away from the game but no longer than 3 days between picking up a club.just my opinion though

[Doctorfro]

just took a week off. terrible idea.