Getting the Most from Golf Lessons

Getting the Most from Golf Lessons

It’s never easy asking for help, but in golf, it is 

almost a necessity. Unfortunately, we often ask our

buddies and partners, when in reality we should take a 

lesson or two.

We think that a Pro would critique harshly, but they 

are honest, positive and very helpful.

Lessons at the local course aren’t as expensive as you 

might think and they are worth it because your game 

will improve rapidly and cause you less frustration, 

making the game much more enjoyable for you.

Of utmost importance, is being honest about your game. 

The Pro will ask you what you want to start with;

driving, chipping, putting or whatever you feel you

need help with.

Listen carefully and follow the instructions. You may 

have doubts if the Pro changes your stance, your grip 

or your swing; the Pro knows best.

Don’t hesitate to ask questions. Don’t worry about if 

the question or concern in stupid-they’ve heard it all 

before and will not make you feel like an idiot for 

asking. If you don’t "get it", tell him/her that 

you’re not getting it. You should never walk away from 

a lesson with unanswered questions.

You can concentrate on one thing during a lesson, or 

several. You might start with a lesson in driving; get 

the right grip, the right stance, the right swing, the 

right follow-through in one lesson, and then practice 

it. Next time, you might work on your short game, or 

putting.

You’ve invested in the equipment, doesn’t it make 

sense to learn how to use them to their advantage and 

improve your abilities?

Choosing Golf Equipment

Buying golf equipment can be like dumping money into a 

money pit, but armed with some knowledge you can save 

time and money in selecting the right clubs for 

yourself. As with most things in life, you can spend a 

lot or you can spend a little several times before you 

get what you really need.

If you are first starting out and not completely sure

you want to commit to this addictive game, you should 

either rent clubs at the golf course, or buy a starter 

set of clubs.

Buying a set of started clubs enables you to become 

accustomed to them; enabling you to concentrate on 

your swing instead of wondering how this set of 

miss-matched clubs you just rented are going to work 

out.

As you become better at the game, you should invest in 

a better set of clubs, fitted to you.

Generally, a set includes a driver, one or two fairway 

woods, 4-9 irons, a wedge or two and perhaps a putter.

As you become more experienced and start thinking 

about new clubs, you may want to consider buying your 

driver separately. Some players want a driver to give 

them more accuracy; some need the distance.

There are numerous balls available and the box will 

usually have a chart on the back and direct you to the 

right ball for your needs. As you learn the game and 

get better at it, you should experiment with different 

balls which could improve your accuracy or distance.

Having the right equipment is an important aspect of 

the game; buy wisely!