Learn from your time outs

Three Guys Golf Blog: For most of the year, I am pretty lucky as I am able to play golf 1 to 2 times a week but for the past three weeks I have not hit a single ball. So, after a Saturday filled with yard work, I decided to take advantage of the 60 degree weather and get in a quick 9 holes. With nary a range ball hit, I was delighted when my tee shot went straight down the fairway.  I was even more pleased that my wedge put me to just outside 4 ft of the pin.  Despite the par, I was stuck with how easy the game seemed.  Maybe golf is like riding a bike? Over the 9 holes, I had 4 pars, 4 bogie’s and 1 double.  While a 42 is not my nine hole record, it is not a horrible score for me even in the heart of the season. 

This got me to thinking: can taking time away from  actually golf improve your game? Does time off help us forget all the bad swing thoughts?  Maybe the relaxation that comes with lowered expectations allows you us to tap into a free and easy swing which can be just as important as focusing on technique?

If this is in fact the case, the lesson is to bring that loosness to your game even when you are in mid-season.  Easier said than done I know, but something to consider and put on your list of swing thoughts.