OK.. to start things off I had been hitting the ball really well then just out of the blue fairways remain consistent (8/14 and 8/13 on the weekend) but I hit at least 8 shanks per round with all clubs from 5iron through to lobby.
This meant -11 in a par game on Saturday (highly embaressing) and a very very scrappy 31 points that was aved thanks to some big hitting to get me within chipping range on short 4's and all 5's and a few birds.
Anyway, I think I know the 3 reasons I am shanking...
1. Too much arms in the swing and not enough shoulder turn
2. Lower body is sliding towards the ball (partly due to point 1)
3. My swing has become too flat and the hosel is being presented to the ball (yuck)
So what tips do you have for me to try and get out of the shanks and back "on the grooves".
I managed to nubble my way roudn on Sunday by sitting up to hit big cuts with an out to in path with my irons, but for someone whose natural shape is normally a draw this just gave me a false sense of security so after a few nicely struck cuts I'd try to hit a straight ball or a draw and shank it again.
Any tips, cures, advice welcome - especially looking for drills I can do at home and not on the course (i.e. no ball hitting).