Golf Lessons

There are golf pros and there are golf amateurs, and fortunately, the twain can meet, usually with good results for both.

Some may protest the idea of hiring a pro because golf is supposed to be a game that's enjoyed for its own sake and that taking action such as hiring a pro to teach you the game defeats the purpose of it being a leisure and recreation activity.

However, while (in the U.S.A. alone over 26 million people play golf) most golfers rarely shoot a score of less than 100.

Trying to master the game of golf by playing on one's own and learning through trial and error may work for some people, but it's not as efficient as getting someone more knowledgeable (such as a coach) to help you.

Besides, being a good golfer as well as enjoying the game while playing will double your enjoyment. What's the point of doing something badly just because it's for recreation?

Deciding whether to get a golf coach is as important as choosing your golf equipment. You should  know what your goals are and to what extent you're willing to pursue your goals plus how much money you want to spend on playing golf. Here are a few pointers about hiring a pro to teach you. * One major advantage to hiring a coach is that your specific weaknesses can be addressed. Once you're identified these, your coach will give you exercises that will help to correct them so that you'll eventually overcome any problems you're having, whether it's putting or driving etc. * A golf coach should be able to help you take away any bad playing habits that have resulted in a painful injury, such as golfer's elbow. He/she should also be able to advise you on a proper warm-up routine. This is a big advantage since it goes beyond just playing and helps you avoid injuring yourself or relieving aches and pains you may already be experiencing. * Talk to prospective coaches about how they feel about playing and teaching golf. A pro worth anything should readily inform you they'd build on the basics of golf and not get into all the latest fads and quick-fix methods. A reply such as this should get you faster and better results. * The average cost for a one-on-one lesson with a golf pro is about $75 an hour. Rates will, of course, vary depending on the pro you'll be working with and the golf club or school where you'll be taking your lessons. * If the rate for an exclusive one-on-one lesson is too expensive for you, you might consider getting lessons with a group of others to share the expenses. However, it's best to go with a class that's no bigger than 4 students per coach. This ensures you'll get as much attention as a one-on-one session but have to spend much less. A one-hour group lesson for 4 people usually costs about $120. * When working with a pro, getting quality is bettern than quantity, which is why you hired them in the first place. With a limited number of lessons, go for excelling at a few areas of the game rather than trying to know a lot but not being able to execute them properly. * A good coach should teach you techniques you will eventually be able to do on your own even without their supervision. Your purpose in getting lessons is to be able to play the game of golf better on your own plus learning the proper warm-up and stretching routines. * Finally, once you've completed your lessons and (hopefully) started improving your game, it's never hurts to go back to your coach at least once a year for him/her to check on your game and see if there are any areas you should work on again. With golf, no matter how good you become, there's always going to be room for improvement. As long as you're playing regularly, you might as well play better.

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