Advice on my first golf lesson?

Question

I occasionally play and usually score about 105 for 18 holes

What are the most important things a pro will teach you in your first lesson

I think he will change my swing a fair bit and I am worried it may in fact make it harder for me to shoot 100 for 18 holes which is my goal

I only plan on one lesson then play for about six months then maybe another

I think my problems are no hip and shoulder rotation and hit it like a cricket shot ie club to close to my body

Any advice greatly appreciated

Answer 1

There is no one way to "correctly" swing a golf club. If you watch any professionals on TV there are countless ways to swing and still get the job done. Your golf swing should above all be comfortable for you. An instructor will not show you the way to swing but will tweak your natural swing to help you play at your best.  In golf, there are so many little things that can affect your game that you will never be able to stop tweaking yourself. It takes lots and lots of time to be able to play good golf naturally without thinking about every little move to make. An instructors help can also give you the confidence on the course that will boost your game.

Answer 2

He will mostly improve you grip, swing, and tempo.

I just saw one and I shoot in the mid 90s. He helped me with some swing issues.

I would recommend a lesson every two weeks to assure you stay on track and become consistent. I also found that you can easily go back to old bad habits if you don't get a check up every so often.

Answer 3

You might try this web site. You can read how this simple swing method has improved the golf game of many.

Answer 4

The goal of a golf instructor is not to change your swing as much as possible to make it perfect. A golf instructor is going to look at your results and try to fix those. I will say that after your lesson, if you really are committed to becoming a better golfer, you will have a rough patch where you are trying to concentrate on the fixes that your instructor suggested. But if you stick with ot, you will be able to consistently break 100 and beyond.

Answer 5

The most important things that the pro will teach you is :::

1. Grip - they will check your grip to see if you are gripped right.

2. Posture - they occasionally check your posture if your back is bent, your legs are too straight, and etc.

3. Ball Position - almost all pros check for this.

4. If ~~ all is good, then they finally check for your swing.

They all try to take up almost all of the lesson time doing these four things.

If you are going to get only one lesson, it better be long.

I am a 2 handicapper that have been playing for four years.

I went to 10 different teachers and found one that understood what I understood.

I see you have problems with hips, shoulders.

Without looking at your swing, I would probably have to say that you have a reverse C pivot.

This happens when you have your weights on the left side of your body instead of the right side.

Get one lesson, then try that lesson on the driving range or the course, then if you see the improvement, go for a long time, then get another lesson when you struggle, or need improvements on something.

Hope this helped.

Answer 6

You should only try to take about 2-3 things away from a lesson. Overload will cause you to forget what you've learned. Master the 2-3 most important things learned in the lesson and then go back for more.

Answer 7

I would suggest being open minded, and ask as many questions as you can about your swing and what your ideal swing should be.

Answer 8

i have been playing golf for about 4 years now. i have had one lesson from an owner of a course in my area. what he showed me was how to stand, grip the club, takeaway approach and follow-through. i took this lesson and migrated it to my backyard where i built a driving net. i purchased some wiffle-type golfballs and began to work on my swing. i shoot anywhere from 20 - 25 over par. by no means am i a pro, but i can hit the ball straight and far (avg. 275 yds with a driver) i can hit my 7 iron 150 -165 yards. once you get your grip and foot positioning and swing comfortable, practice practice practice. Golf Digest magazine has excellent articles on game improvement. the golf channel has good educational programs and lessons also. go to your local courses and talk to the players there especially at the driving range. watch a person hit a few balls, then ask them questions. i have a friend that places a 5 gallon bucket in his yard and chips into it from vrying distances. i practice my putting stroke in my hallway. use your imagination and practice when you can.