In a slump? How do you get out of it?
Do you remember that one day that you had the best round of your life? Remember that day? Remember that day that you played and didn’t think about your score for the first 12 holes and then realized that you were on pace to have the best round of your life?
Of course you do, everyone remembers that one great round. But do you remember what you did to have that great round? If you don’t you should try to use a journal.
Many pros have used journaling after practice sessions, played rounds, and tournaments for a long time. That is one of the things that separates them from amateurs. They keep track of every little thing. Wind, temperature, playing conditions, feelings, equipment, they keep track of everything. When they have a good round they can look back and see why they had that good round. When they are in a slump they can look at their journal and see what they were doing before to get out of it. When they want to analyze their game they have a manual to do so.
If you want to get better you should get a journal too. Write down what you have done in your round. Write down what you have done for practice. How did you feel, what were the conditions, what is the shape of your equipment, what ball did you use, everything. Just journal everything at first, you will figure out what to write and what not to write before too long.
If you want to know what a journal can do for you check out the most famous journal in golf, Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book: Lessons and Teachings from a Lifetime in Golf
It does not take long to do so give it a try. What do you have to lose?
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