Do You Need To Take Golf Lessons?
- Tim Connor Golf
- Oct 5, 2021
- 2 min read
Do you need to take golf lessons? Well the short answer is no..
No you do not NEED to take golf lessons. But you may WANT to take them (book lessons here). The first question I would ask myself if I wanted to pursue taking lessons.. Am I happy with my golf game? That question itself can lead many directions. Really it's going to boil down to either, "Yes, I am happy or No, I'm not" both of those answers warrant further discussion.. but let me try to condense the follow up conversation.
You should not take golf lessons if you are happy with your game and, aren't interested in pursuing knowledge, skill, mentorship, and technique upgrades and there's nothing wrong with that. A happy golfer is a happy golfer, and that's great. My mission is to create more happy golfers. A happy golfer is one that will play more golf and continue to support and grow the industry.
Now many of you will lie on the other side of the spectrum, you want to improve some aspect of your golf game. You SHOULD in fact pursue golf lessons..
If you can commit your time to learning to play golf different, and approach the golf lessons with an open mind, ready to learn. Here's a few best practices for those thinking about or currently taking golf lessons.
BEST PRACTICES for LESSON TAKERS
Have an open mind, be willing to learn from your coach or mentor
Keep in mind your why.. Why are you trying to improve?
Find a way to measure your success
Be willing to engage in open conversation
Pick a golf coach that listens, and asks questions about YOU and YOUR background
Accept that you will be uncomfortable. Learning happens outside of your comfort zone.
Be willing to dedicate time to implement new things learned
Engage in open dialogue always.. especially when you do not understand a concept
Strive to have clear expectations for practice habits and progress
Assess your progress, and goals, a couple times per year.. People change and evolve..
I hope this article answers a few of your questions about golf lessons. I'm a career golf coach so if you ask me everybody should take lessons, but it really boils down to the person and if that's something they WANT to pursue. As the old saying goes you can lead a horse to water.. Nothing could be truer when it comes to learning something new or implementing change. You have to be willing learn, be a sponge, and put effort towards your progress.
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