I've been as guilty as anyone on here on getting caught up in the technical aspect of the game. Throughout this year I have been hitting great shots on the range or practice ground and then spent all of my round trying to recreate that range "feel". As a result my shots have been poor and erratic and it is only when I've given up for the day (around the 14th) and just gripped and ripped it have I hit a good one. Of course that just starts the circle again as I look to do the same thing again.

Sadly I've never been one to be able just to stand there and swing. I have to have some thought or swing trigger in order for me to focus properly on the shot. It might be I need to chat to my pro over the winter and look at ways of feeling hte swing more so I don't become overly mechanical and try to become more natural. As for goal setting, it is a big thing for me and one of the main reasons I play. I am constantly looking to get much lower and to play as mcuh competitive golf as possible. I have failed in my goals this year but have already started thinking about my winter improvement programme to meet and exceed the goals I set for next season