Every golfer that comes to a coach for a lesson is different. Whether its age or sex, or if it is down to ability or future goals everybody has different requirements in some way. As a golf instructor it is important that we carry out our job as best suits the pupil. This will mean identifying (through feedback from the player) what they hope to achieve from their time with you.
Your average club golfer may be a 19 handicap player who wants to reduce his slice a little in time for his monthly medal in 4 days time. The budding junior with a 6 handicap may be wanting to work over the winter on their swing technique and physical conditioning in order to be at peak performance for the start of the new season. Two vastly different cases will need a completely different approach.
It is my duty as the instructor, along with the player to identify where is best to start and set realistic, achievable goals as a pair. This may be tweaking the grip a little to reduce the slice to a controlled fade, or setting a periodised timetable of goals over a half year period, raising performance in various areas throughtout. Either way it is important that good comunication takes place to stop confusion and prevent a lack of direction towards success.
Next time you head for your lesson make sure you and your instructor are singing from the same hymn sheet and have a clear understanding on where you want to get to.If we are listening to your personal aims and goals then together (provided you don't mind putting in the work) we can form a successful partnership and build a path to better golf.
Dan teaches at The James Andrews School of Golf in East Sussex
Check out his website at www.dangalegolf.com
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