Golf lesson coming up. Any tips?

Question

I have never had a lesson before but i have an hour lesson with one of the better teachers in the area. Any tips going into this? my main goal is to help get my 260 yard slice straightened out, but i hear sometimes pros see other flaws in your game and ignore what you want to be taught

Answer 1

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Answer 2

My main tip is not to expect too much, what i mean by this is don't go in with too high of expectations. It takes several lessons and major practice on your part to fix major swing flaws. What your teacher may say to you might feel really awkward at first but be open to what he says and really dedicate yourself to practicing what he tells you to work on.

Then I recommend you try to schedule another fall up leson the next week, and try to go every week from then on.  Because going to a lesson just one time won't help you at all, it's all about changing your swing slowly and little steps at a time.

Good luck!  I hope you fix your slice lol

Answer 3

Go with an open mind, be specific about what problems you are having and what you want resolved.  Ask questions if you don't understand something, and don't be affraid to move to another teacher if this one doesn't work for you and be paitent.

Answer 4

I totally agree with holeout. What he says regarding small steps is correct as too much information will burn your brain out and confuse you. Also make sure the pro your going to is reputable as small number dont give a flying......about you unless you have the makings of a very good amatuer. I have seen for myself the disinterest in their eyes and their body language. One pro I went to many years ago spent more time looking at his own refelction in the training mirror rather than mine. You will know pretty much straight away whether he or she is passionate about teaching you.

A freind of mine interveiwed 4 pros before he decided who he was going to send his 3 kids to. What he was trying to gauge was the passion they had for the sport and for teaching and when he found that person it was an easy decision for him.

What you say re seeing flaws in your game and ignoring what you want to be taught may happen but very rarely with a good coach. What they need to do is teach the obvious for you to work on so it becomes locked into your muscle memory. If they are able to achieve that with your committment to practising away from your coach then they will be able to manipulate any other swing flaws you may have. If you slice there will be more than 5 reasons why you do and they will initially fix the most obvious and then slowly work through the others through time and your own committment. Eventually you will get to a stage where when he says for you to do something to fix your slice it will be an easy transition....so small steps at first and be patient with it all.

Good Luck

Answer 5

I believe a teacher should help you with what you want to work on so if the teacher doesn't listen to you, don't bother going back but if he does listen, my main tip would be listen to him.

Have a good one...

Answer 6

Just go in with an open mind and do what the pro says to do or you won't get anything out of it and you can save your money.

Answer 7

Looks like you already have the first step figured out... have a goal on what you want out of the lesson.  What you should do is before you start the lesson, have a brief conversation with your pro and make sure you let him/her know what you are looking for in terms of help.

Having a slice usually is the cause of a swing or grip flaw, so you should expect your teacher to fix these areas.  As long as what ever your pro changed for you fixes your slice, thus achieve your objective, it is all good.