Im just in a (8 year) driver slump

[EthanSterlingPrice]

I'll throw in 2cents and say change the way you practice to emulate playing conditions.

 

Every shot must have a very specific target even if it's a roof or tree in the distance. The more precise your target is the better, it helps to judge the shots quality and helps alignment on the course too.

 

Then axe hitting drives in rapid fire on the range unless you're working on a specific mechanic. Hitting consecutive drives shouldn't happen on the golf course and doing it in practice makes any pressure you'd typically feel on the Course nonexistent. You have to practice under pressure before you build a tolerance to it.

Take a moment in between each drive or even better hit a different club to a different target. It's also recommended to alternate your targets on drives to avoid getting in a groove to only a single target.

 

Then just put in a crap ton of reps using these principles. It will help you to get more benefit out of practice sessions and just as importantly help you to feel the same comfort level on the course as you have on the range. So long mental block!

 

 

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[Eseay32]

Is it possible that when you get on the course, you start to overswing?

I do on some swings but not typically. You know once in awhile you get to the top of the swing and your mind goes “let's hammer this one!” But typically my tempo and swing speed is pretty consistent

 

 

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[fixyurdivot]

My initial thought is that if you have a 4 handicap and struggle with your driver, you must be dang good with the rest of your game.  Some sessions with a local pro, perhaps one that specializes in this part of the game, is about all I can suggest. 

[Sluggo42]

This is funny because you've now got 61 answers, but none will work, because it's all in your head.

 

Obviously good game, but just one (part time) mental problem.

 

I've never advised this to anyone before, and I'm not advising you do it now, but it just popped into my head.

 

Go see a shrink....

They might be better able to claw into your brain to find out what your block is...

[Eseay32]

My initial thought is that if you have a 4 handicap and struggle with your driver, you must be dang good with the rest of your game. Some sessions with a local pro, perhaps one that specializes in this part of the game, is about all I can suggest.

I've thought about taking lessons but making sure it's an “on course” lesson. I have no need to stripe it on the range and the pro say “what do you need me for?”

 

Get him on the course and I'll have him scratching his head

 

 

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