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After lot of hesitation, I met with a teaching Pro for the first time. The hesitation because, I cringe on the thought when the Pros(not all) tell you about "Keep you chin up", "Keep you head still" and other details. I am sure all this has an impact on your swing. But I am not a mechanics person and would like to keep swing thoughts simple. But then I met this teaching Pro(plays of a 3 H'cap and swings elegantly) who watched me swing for a few minutes and said " I have 3 things for you". 1) Widen your stance 2) Hit on the inside of the ball 3) Extend your hands when you finish. Now these were simple to follow and made a lot of difference. I got lot of consistency and shaved a few strokes(went from 15 to 11). But then we moved out of Connecticut and to New Jersey. Now I want to shave a few more strokes. I am on the lookout for some help. I find Greg's tips very useful and also post from other members. But would like to have a pro fine tune my game and be able to meet up periodically. How many of you folks get help regularly from a Pro? Were you able to get some strokes off? How expensive is it(when you meet regularly)? How did you go about selecting the Pro? Can you share your thoughts?
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Re: How to choose a Teaching Pro?
hi nkranga
have you tryed something like v1 software system to watch your own swing on video, i found that helped a lot in spotting my faults, and its free too. also post you swing on here and get help that way.
best of luck.
bill
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Re: How to choose a Teaching Pro?
Swing is available at
http://www.golf-tuition-online.com/v...0&ppuser=13292
Can you give me details about the software?Comment
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Re: How to choose a Teaching Pro?
www.v1golf.com/comsumer
there if a free system and its good too. hope this helps.
billComment
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Re: How to choose a Teaching Pro?
Hi Ranga,
It's important to me to have a monthly lesson with a PGA Pro, it stops small errors that creep in becoming big ones and I consider it like a monthly check up.
I get on great with my coach and I think it is important that you find someone you are relaxed with and who teaches in a way that works for you. I guess it is impossible for me to suggest who would be best for you but look around, speak with as many as possible and ask what methods they use, I think you will get an idea from this who you feel comfortable with.
Don't know what lessons cost in the U.S. they are around £15 ($26) per half hour here in Limey country.
Regards
BrianComment
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Re: How to choose a Teaching Pro?
Finding a pro that suits you is not always that easy. I don’t know of any other way than to ask around and to try a few. Over the years, I’ve had some great experiences with pros and some average experiences. Sometimes it’s disappointing, given that generally, it ain’t cheap.
Good luck.
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Re: How to choose a Teaching Pro?
Here's my take.
If you're serious about your golf, it's vital to see a pro on a regular basis, like once a month, as BrianW mentioned.
As others have also mentioned, it's great if you have a good relationship with your pro, but one thing I find helpful, is to show up with a Purpose! That will help you avoid having to go through the 'chin up'/'chin down', 'head still', 'rotate shoulders' mantras of whatever pro you are seeing.
Every time I see my pro, I try to bring a 'mission statement' - something like:
"I'm still swinging out to in, but I can force a more inside approach quite easily, only that results in me pulling shots to the left".
That sets my pro up to know what to look for when analyzing my swing, and improves the short-term value of the lesson. It also tells him that I'm not very interested in minor cosmetic details, unless they have a direct influence on the problem i seek help over.
It also allows me to use 2 different pros - one at a club close to my workplace, and one at my local club - without them contradicting each other on basic things.Comment
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Re: How to choose a Teaching Pro?
Ranga,
I see coach every two months. Between lessons I work on the key he has given me.
It costs $35 per half hour. I pay for an hour. Depending on how my home work went is dependant on how the lesson evolves.
If the home work achieved its goal we'll go for a drive in the cart and play a few holes, talking course management and shot selection.
I always finish with a check of my chipping/pitching/putting technique.
Who to pick is an interesting question. You need to find someone who explains themselves in a manner that you comprehend and secondly, a person you feel comfortable asking questions of.
I emailed Pete Lonard a few years ago querying the same thing as I was getting stagnant with my old coach and not achieving my long game goals.
It was great, Pete took the time to reply. His suggestion was try a few and when you find someone that suits - settle with him or her. Everyone has different teaching methods and opinions. If you don't settle on one - you'll only get confused.
Good luck
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