Golf lessons - learn in a sociable atmosphere

Golf is a sport that many people want to play however sometimes the stigma that surrounds the game can still see it seen as rather elitist and getting players to drive through the entrance can be hardest challenge. However most golf clubs are looking for new players, the next generation of golfer. As well as wanting to change the old image of what golf is all about. Golf is now a fashionable and sociable sport played by people from  all backgrounds and that is the way it should be.

If you are looking to take up the game why not try some group coaching sessions at your club.Group coaching has many benefits, notably that it is sociable. Taking a group of half a dozen or so beginners allows a sociable atmosphere to be built as a result of a fun and light hearted intro to the game. The same aspects will be covered as in one to one sessions however this will be slightly less intensive and a lot cheaper. Group coaching knocks the price of tuition down which allows more time to be spent learning the game.

As you learn together week after week you will also find you will be in contact with some similar standard playing partners. Starting golf can be good but getting into a group of people to allow you to play regularly can be hard yet group coaching will put you in contact with ideal companions.

Finally as a coach it is always fun to teach a group. It allows us to chill out a little and provide an entertaining experience to encourage further play. At the end of the day you wanted to play and we want the players, it always works. 

Below is an example of some upcoming group sessions we have coming up at my club, Sedlescombe Golf Club:

BEGINNER GROUPS

Wednesday 1st June 6pm - 7pm

Thursday 16th June 7:30pm - 8:30pm

INTERMEDIATE GROUPS

Wednesday 1st June 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Thursday 16th June 6pm - 7 pm

All lessons run for 6 weeks at a cost of £59 which includes a free 7 iron

Enjoy the game

Dan Gale
PGA Professional/TPI Certified

Dan is a fully qualified member of the PGA & a certified TPI Instructor

Check out his website at www.dangalegolf.com

Seve Ballesteros - the greatest european golfer

'THE MAGICIAN'

RIP Seve

Improve your golf - proper practice

Here are a few pointers for effective golf practice. Good practice will lead to faster results on the golf course and prevent the frustrations that come from aimless practice and a lack of positive feedback. Take a read and watch the results:

The average 28 handicapper will play 70% of shots from inside 80 yards. make sure your practice ratio's represent this. More short game and less of the range junky

Don't rush, 50 balls on the range with plenty of practice swings and drills should last 40 minutes. Remember quality not quantity   

Test yourself. People struggle to take good practice to the course. create pressure & do skills tests like par 18 to make your practice more realistic to what happens on the course

Practice alone will not lower your scores so play golf. You need to get out and play and learn to score. Make sure you play as often as possible

Listen to those in the know. Golfers tend to enjoy helping everyone mostly passing on information they have been taught. This is often not suited to you. Seek advice from a PGA Professional

It is easy to forget the simplest of swing thoughts so head to the practice areas and lessons with a notebook in order to remember and log key points and thoughts
 
Understand your swing by using video & mirrors to understand the movements of your swing and the areas you need to work on. Mirrors on the range aren't for checking your hair

Take these points to your next session at your club and watch for the positive results. Effective practice will lower those scores a lot quicker.

Enjoy

Dan Gale
PGA Professional/TPI Certified

Dan is a fully qualified member of the PGA & Certified TPI Instructor

Check out his website at www.dangalegolf.com