Massive inconsistency all of a sudden..

[Slim]

I have no idea what it is, for the last 6 months ive been trying to break 80, done it a few times. Was happy with that. Playing pretty solid golf

Now i have no idea what has changed, just massive inconsistency, for example

Usually I fight a hook - now I occasionally push slice and still sometimes hook

Topping it off the Tee - I NEVER DO THAT!!!!!!1

Pushing irons right and left

Duffing/thinning chips

Now im struggling for a 90 most rounds

I know i dont have a video of my swing, but has anyone else experienced anything like this?

Thanks

[Zeph]

Let's look at your problems.

• Hook: Is this a pull-hook, ie. does the ball start to the left of the intended starting line, or does it start straight or to the right and still come back over? Could be swingpath going too much in-out, but more likely a closed clubface
• Push-slice: Clubface is too open at impact.
• Topping it off the tee: Is that with every club or the driver?
• Pushing right and left. A push is a shot where the ball goes straight right. It is a result of clubface being open and swingpath going in-out. A pull (left) is a closed clubface and swingpath going out-in. I don't think you hit both these shots, as they require two different swing paths. A better analysis of your shots would be useful. Read this article and post back how the ball flies.
• Duffing and thinning chip shots. Could be a result of trying to get under the ball. On a chip shot you hit the ball first, so the things to look for are: Weight forward (hips slightly pushed forward), keep the wrists hinged, don't let them unhinge. Look at the ball or in front of it. Hit down on the ball. Ball position is not universal, but with the weight forward I would recommend placing it in the middle of your stance or slightly forward of it. Narrow stance. I would say that unhinging the wrists is probably the most likely cause, or trying to get under the ball by bending the arms or something like that.

My first impression is that you got some clubface angle issues. One shot left and the next one right. Trying to roll the arms through impact or being overly active with the hands are common causes. Good thread to read here: Advice I Hate: "Release the Club"

You could try something I suggested on controlling the face angle. I've found it to work well for me. Too strong or loose grip could also be a cause, or a poor grip. Flipping is also in there. If you drive the hands forward, the chances of the clubface being manipulated through the shot diminishes. Cupping the left wrist too much can cause an open clubface.

Topping shots is often a result of the weight being too far back, trying to help the ball into the air, flipping or a chicken wing. Could also be that your upper body move forward.

As you can see, there are many things that can cause your problems. Lots of people have trouble with shots going left and right, but they may not have the same cause as you. I highly recommend getting a video . Even a poor one off a cellphone is better than nothing, though better resolution and FPS is of course recommended.

Your clubface angle seems to be inconsistent, but there may be things in your swing that cause it indirectly. As a few general points, I'd start with keeping the upper body centered, pushing the hips more forward and try keeping the clubface square to the plane .

[Slim]

OK thanks for the reply. I will look to doing a video this weekend.

Basically, i used to fight a hook (duck hook wayyy left) that would usually come in if i try to overhit it. I fixed this and i rarely did it, i went from hitting a stock draw to a slight fade from the tee. I did this by clearing my hips earlier to eliminate the chance of a duck hook

So inevitably, im now hitting the occasional push slice instead of duck hook! lol! Golf hey!

Normally when im playing bad its just a bad patch. But topping it off the Tee has NEVER been an issue. I mean.. Ive probably done it once in a round.. ever, and its happened 6 times in 2 rounds with driver and 3 wood

And the reason i mentioned chipping is because it seems like every aspect of my game is suffering badly.