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I often get asked what the best equipment to buy, how many lessons a person might need, or what new thing will give a golfer a jump on the other players. I believe that your return on money spent on equipment is often a very small improvement. Most golfers will be benefit more from lessons and hard work. Which will benefit your game more, a $500 driver, a $300 putter or $200 in lessons and range balls? If it sounds like I am suggesting lessons, good because I am. If you have a good pro you trust to give you the direction you feel is correct for your game then congratulations. Not all students will do well with all golf professionals. It takes time, diligence and commitment to find a pro that fits your learning style. So how does the average golfer find someone to teach them? There are many ways of finding that one pro that fits your learning style and personality. Ask players around your ability to see if they might recommend someone. Often you may hear a name mentioned again and again. If that is the case I would suggest finding out the contact information and setting up a time to get a first lesson. There is nothing wrong with taking lessons from a pro that is not at your course. A true professional wants you to improve and understands that they may not fit everyone that seeks their help. Call other courses and practice ranges and talk to the pro there. Since you are reading this article you have Internet access. Check out local course websites. There will be some basic information on the pro that teaches there such as available times, costs and facilities available. Another step is discovering what type of learning style you prefer. Everyone learns a little differently. Some people like visual learning, being shown how to do it, then let them do it. This type of learner named a visual learner needs little vocal direction but a lot of show and tell type instruction. A well-meaning pro that talks a lot will have this type of golfer learning on a slower curve than other students. The next one is the auditory learner. This type of learner prefers to listen to a pro and processes that information better than the other two. The last style of learning is kinesthetic. These learners use feel, like feeling how the back swing feels rather than being told how to do it or being shown how to do it. There are many other more detailed learning types but for a golf teacher, these three are the most important. Now you know how to find a pro, and what type of learner you are. You have a list of names and a fully charged cell phone. What would you want to ask the pro? My suggestions is to have a list of questions and ask each pro you contact the same questions. This way you will get a solid comparison between prospective teachers. Questions such as, what is your teaching style, what is your schedule, are you accepting new students, costs, facilities and his teaching philosophy are all good ones to start with. Then add in any questions that fit your ideas for the lessons. All it takes now is a commitment to finding a teacher that will help you get better in the game! |
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