As most of you reading this have taken a lesson from me being private, semi-private, playing lesson, group or golf school, do you have a friend, family member or playing partner hesitant to take golf lessons with a teaching professional? Well, you might not be alone. According to NGF’s (National Golf Foundation) 2008 golf participation study, there were 29.5 million golfers in the U.S. ages 6 and above in 2007. Most who describe themselves as golfers have never tried lessons. There are several factors for the lack of enthusiasm regarding golf instruction. [...]
While playing, practicing or taking a lesson, golf has it’s own language. A better player may understand this language while numerous beginners could be confused by “holding their thirty-three degree thorastic tilt”. I’ve written articles in the past regarding some common golf dialogue we speak during practice and play. This article is in relation to the lingo we articulate when getting prepared to make a swing. I’ve listed some common lesson lingo to help my students acquaint themselves with these terms. Understanding this lingo will simplify your preparation to making a swing. [...]
Find a golf pro… it’s easy. As we say in the golf business… “There are more teachers than players”. But seriously, if you’re in the market for a golf lesson, finding a golf pro takes very little time if you look in the right places. Most golf pros can be found, of course, (no pun intended) at a golf course. To find a golf course or golf learning center, look them up on the web through your favorite search engine. Just type in “Golf courses in… ” or “Golf lessons in …” with the metropolitan area you live in.
Now finding a golf pro that’s right for you, well, that might take a little more effort. Just because they have the “pro” title, doesn’t necessarily make them a competent teacher. Some important considerations are: [...]
