Who to Get Golf Lessons From

Golf is a sport. It’s also a hobby, a form of exercise and for some it’s a way of life. Some people start playing when they’re young; often taught by their father or another relative. Other budding golfers start later in life and teach themselves (with tips from the internet), are taught by a friend or colleague, or pay for professional instruction. It is not a cheap activity; equipment, clothing, course fees and logistics all involve considerable investment. Therefore, it makes sense to invest proportionally in golf lessons. It isn’t necessary to have your instructor hold your hand for every shot, every time you play, but a good guiding hand from the start will set you on the right path.

Many are taught by a relative, often one’s father, but unless that father is an experienced instructor and faultless professional, mistakes will be missed and bad habits will be taught. To start on the right foot and get the best possible instruction golf lessons with a pro are essential. They are often less expensive than expected, but offer all kinds of benefits. An eye for mistakes and experienced and practiced teaching methods are most important. In addition, technology has evolved and now allows them to use high-shutter-speed video images to analyze swing movement. Better golf is only achieved by better instruction. Imagine a good golfer, but a bad teacher. He or she will be able to perform the activity themselves but probably not proficient in noticing a student’s mistakes and teaching them calmly and effectively. In fact, it would probably be more desirable to learn from a very good golfer who is an excellent teacher than an excellent golfer who is an average teacher. Compare it to language. A linguistic expert who cannot easily and effectively communicate with his or her students will achieve very little. However, a teacher whose own language skills are good, but not the best, but has excellent methods and communication skills will be far more successful.

In addition, a little preparation is always a good thing. Last minute golf lessons can sometimes be effective, but for the sake of the teacher, and his or her ability to be prepared for the lesson, some advance planning is necessary. If he or she is hungry, tired or pre-occupied, your lesson may not be as beneficial.

It is unfair to say that learning golf from a relative, friend or colleague is unacceptable. However, their own ability and teaching skills will be immediately evident in the student’s swing and posture. The best results come from the best instruction and the best instruction comes from the best instructors.