Golf Instructors
Choosing an Instructor
So how do you choose an instructor? Your budget will be a factor but how that instructor works with you will also be a key point. Are they willing to work with the swing you have or do they want you to start from scratch? Does their instruction seem to make sense to you?
Recommendations from other golfers is also important. They may provide you with recommendations or you may get those comments personally from other golfers.
But of course the real ... Read More »
Using Drills
Have you ever heard of golf drills? These may include exercises like hitting off on one leg or swinging with one arm. Are they beneficial in any way?
There is a wide range of thought when it comes to actual drills. Some believe that these will not improve your actual swing in any way since a real golf swing involves your entire body and many elements - the grip, the stance, keeping your head down - all need to work together. ... Read More »
Get What You Pay For
Golf lessons are expensive, at least for most people. So that means that many golfers will be tempted to take the cheapest lessons they can find, reasoning that any lesson is better than no lesson at all.
You do need to consider this carefully. As with many things, you get what you pay for when it comes to golf lessons. Becoming a golf instructor is like becoming a piano instructor - you usually just need to know how to play yourself ... Read More »
Learn From the Outset
Can you think of habits that are very difficult to break? You might consider smoking or overeating; these practices are very difficult to stop. However most habits are very hard to unlearn. If you've been taught from childhood to always turn out the light when leaving a room, you might find yourself subconsciously reaching for the light switch when you leave any room, including a public bathroom or even a room in a friend's house! We call them habits because ... Read More »
Psychology of Instruction
Practicing your golf swing should be enjoyable but of course there are many things that can interfere with a proper practice schedule. If you don't set aside the time needed to practice, you will probably not see much improvement.
A golf instructor can encourage you to keep up with your practice schedule and note what you need to practice specifically. Think of this like how piano lessons work - you know you're going to face that instructor in a week and ... Read More »
Tailored for You
One problem that many golfers have when it comes to improving their swing is that they often attempt what they think their swing should look like. They may watch other players and notice a flick of the wrist at a certain spot or a tilt of the hips and try to imitate these things.
It is true that the right flick of the wrist or tilt of the hip can make a big difference in your swing. But keep in mind ... Read More »