All golfers are trying continually, striving for improvement but are ignoring the single most effective way of solving a re occurring problem. Unlike other sports golf has such a tiny margin of error that even the slightest change in the grip, posture, alignment feels awkward. These are fundamentals that never change. Often awkward is right when instructed by a pro!
Every top player has a coach they can turn to. Club golfers tend to look elsewhere always hoping for something better from someone else. They also look upon lessons as just for beginners which is why most only get to a certain level and stay there with little improvement. You are not just paying for tuition, you are paying for RESULTS! Experience and knowledge from your PGA Professional. It is important you find a Professional you can gel with and is a good communicator, this will always bring great achievement to your game. Elite amateurs and all Professionals are continually striving for improvement and recognise the benefits as they realise it is holistic, mind , body and swing.
If you can afford golf tuition, one or two lessons a month is ideal and can transform your game, just to keep you topped up without falling into those natural tendencies and having a good practice plan in between. Even when you are playing well it is important to go back to your Professional for the feed back and the confidence aspect. This is not a lot to ask for if you want improvement. At the end of the day, you want to enjoy the game don't you?
The quickest way to improve your scores is to work on your short game. I see so many golfers heading for the range with their driver's, beating balls but never do I see as many on the short game area and they wonder why they are not scoring.
I learnt golf from the green backwards and have always enjoyed the short game. It requires the most feel, touch and tests your skills ultimately. If I could teach everybody that way first, what a bonus it would be!
