Tweet
I bought my first clubs about 2 years ago and went to the range 8 or 9 times, doing the best I could with a very basic understanding of the mechanics of the golf swing. However, I started getting really serious about golf about 2 months ago. I've been at the range almost every day, trying to work out the kinks by myself. I finally decided the best thing to do was to invest in some lessons before I developed some really bad habits. I caught up with the local golf course manager, who is also an instructor. I scheduled some time and had my first formal lesson with him two days ago.
He had me start by hitting about 5 balls for him. He commented that my grip and stance were OK for the time being but that my body mechanics were a bit off. He noted a few things I was doing wrong, gave me some tips on how to correct them and watched me hit, or try to hit, about 20 or 30 more balls. After about 35-40 minutes he gave me a verbal list of things to work on and said, "When you've got those things worked out give me a call and we'll do another lesson."
His lack of enthusiasm was a bit disappointing. The fact that he sat in the golf cart for the entire lesson didn’t make me feel too good either. Plus, he seemed much more interested in watching the two really cute 20 year old girls in shorts and tube tops about three slots down on the range attempt to hit some balls than he did in giving me the instruction I needed and was paying him for. In short, his actions and lack of attention to the job at hand didn’t do a lot to engender any trust in his teaching methods. Frankly, I feel I can do better on my own with a David Leadbetter instructional DVD and a lot of range time.
I'd appreciate some feedback on what an instructor is supposed to do for a new student, what a real lesson should be like, and if instructors have to have some sort of verifiable credentials.
Thanks,
Tim
He had me start by hitting about 5 balls for him. He commented that my grip and stance were OK for the time being but that my body mechanics were a bit off. He noted a few things I was doing wrong, gave me some tips on how to correct them and watched me hit, or try to hit, about 20 or 30 more balls. After about 35-40 minutes he gave me a verbal list of things to work on and said, "When you've got those things worked out give me a call and we'll do another lesson."
His lack of enthusiasm was a bit disappointing. The fact that he sat in the golf cart for the entire lesson didn’t make me feel too good either. Plus, he seemed much more interested in watching the two really cute 20 year old girls in shorts and tube tops about three slots down on the range attempt to hit some balls than he did in giving me the instruction I needed and was paying him for. In short, his actions and lack of attention to the job at hand didn’t do a lot to engender any trust in his teaching methods. Frankly, I feel I can do better on my own with a David Leadbetter instructional DVD and a lot of range time.
I'd appreciate some feedback on what an instructor is supposed to do for a new student, what a real lesson should be like, and if instructors have to have some sort of verifiable credentials.
Thanks,
Tim
Comment