Breaking Thru

Question
I want to improve my short game a lot the rest of this summer. Most of all, I want to break through to the next level that I know I can achieve. I have been shooting the same scores for almost a year now, and I am getting frustrated that I cannot break through. I would say putting and wedges from 50-120 yards is the weakest part of my game. I am currently a 1.7 handicap and I want to get down to a plus handicap at least by next summer. I am 18 and I am going to play golf at a community college this fall and spring. I am a consistent mid 70's player, but struggle breaking through and shooting low rounds. I feel like I never get a lot out of my rounds, in fact most rounds, I leave the course feeling like I have gotten almost nothing out of my rounds. My lowest round is a 69 at my home course, which has a course rating of 69.4 . Is there anything mentally that I could try or anything in particular that would be holding me back from shooting lower rounds? Also I have a lot of available time to practice 7 days a week. How many hours a day would you suggest I practice to achieve my goals? I got to this level in my game without one single lesson from a professional. Is it time that I seek the help of a coach, or should I continue to push through on my own?

I appreciate your help, Thanks

Aaron

Answer
HI Aaron;

great questions.

Can I ask where you live.  I have several resources for professionals that I can recommend you too for this.  I am hesitant to answer do the nature of your experience and want to make sure that you are getting the best out of yourself and game.

Let me know where you live and I will get back to you with a few recommendations.

In the mean time you could read a book called  "Golf The Ultimate Mind Game"  it was written by a really good friend of mine named Rick Sessinghaus.  He is another PGA Professional that specializes in the mind and mental portion of the game.  You can probably get it through Amazon.

Thanks

Robb Nunn
PGA Professional
Golf Equation Swing Academy