Golf lessons for beginners don’t come cheap. You need to squeeze as much as you can out of your golf trainer in the short time you spend with him. Here are some common tips, questions and answers which can help you wring the maximum benefit from your golf lessons.

1. How do I find the best golf trainers or golf lessons for beginners?

The best way is to ask for a recommendation from a friend whose opinion you trust. If you can’t do this, try asking at your local golf club or golf shop. Worst comes to worst, you can look in the Yellow Pages or buy a DVD course from Amazon (Remember to read the customer reviews before you buy).

2. How much does a golf lesson cost?

Rates run around $40-$50 an hour. Some locations are more expensive, e.g. Chicago pros charge around $100 an hour. This varies from pro to pro. If price really matters to you, you may be better off buying a DVD course or online course.

3. Should I get my clubs custom fitted before going for my golf lessons?

Opinions here are divided. My answer: If you don’t even know how to play golf, the answer is “No”. Custom fitting only benefits you once you develop a repeatable and consistent swing. However, pick up the phone and ask your golf trainer – if he has a different opinion then you should go with his advice.

Regardless, you should get your clubs re-gripped, especially if you are using hand-me-downs or second-hand clubs. Having the correct sized grips helps you to hold the club firmly. More than one player has found his persistent slice or hook mysteriously cured once he fixed his grip.

4. Do I need to tip my golf trainer?

That depends – how much did you get out of your golf lessons? One thing to remember is that most pros only take home 50% to 70% of what you pay them. The rest goes to the golf course or school. In a sense, they are very much like taxi drivers and waiters.

5. Should I get golf swing instructions A) from a pro; or B) from a certified golf instructor?

Theoretically, the certified golf instructor is trained to teach golf swing lessons, while the pro is someone who showed he knows how to play well. However, see the answer to question #1 – in practice, who cares whether your golf trainer is certified or not as long as he can teach you well!

6. I’m left-handed. Should I look for a left-handed instructor?

Not necessarily. Note that many left-handed golfers actually play right-handed. Courses are normally set up for right-handed play, and left-handed clubs are often more expensive.

7. How many golf lessons do I need?

That really depends on how quickly you learn. More importantly, if you have the choice, try to space out your lessons – once per month should give you enough time to practice on your own.

After you complete your beginner’s lessons, you should strongly consider scheduling follow-up lessons with your golf trainer. There are two main reasons for this:
Many week-end golfers tend to pick up bad golf habits over time. Their golf swing techniques slowly become develop mistakes and they play worse and worse. Follow-up lessons will help you to arrest the slide in your game. For those of you who actually manage to get a lot of practice in, you’ll find your skill hitting a plateau. Follow-up lessons will allow your golf instructor to teach you additional skills, for example how to hit a fade or draw, and how to control the spin of your ball. All of these will give you better accuracy in your swing.

The preceding frequently asked questions on golf lessons should help most beginners get more bang for the buck.

By: Godfrey Swain

About the Author:

When watching golf on television, one cannot help but wonder how men and women can make millions of dollars playing a game that looks so simple. Honestly, who can’t hit a ball into a hole with 4 or 5 tries? Ahh, but golf is another one of those “finer arts”, and it can take years and years of practice before you break par – let alone try for those birdie thingies! For people looking to get into the sport, golf lessons are probably the best way to go – unless you were raised on the greens like dear Tiger.

So, is there any real difference between instructors, or will anyone do?

Hey look, there are $7 an hour fry cooks at McDonald’s and $100,000 per year chefs – both can teach you how to cook, but the results you’ll experience will be far different. While a higher price does not always mean higher quality, it is a good rule of thumb to go by when looking for the “Zen Master” instructor for your golf lessons.

How do I choose an instructor?

As with almost any decision we make, the budget is always a factor. How much money can you afford? Are these golf lessons to help you meet clients, or are you just looking to learn how to play the game? If you really don’t like golf but know it would be a great business asset, then you will want a better instructor. After all, the golf lessons then become a business investment, correct? You will generally find the more experienced and sought-after instructors giving golf lessons at the higher end clubs and resorts. A Las Vegas golf lesson at the Walter’s Golf Academy might be given by Chuck Matlack, Mike Davis, or Jimmie Pollard – all of whom are seasoned pro’s with great portfolios – and with great rates to match!

Do I have to have private golf lessons, or are there other options?

Now that is a very good question. You can either receive golf lessons from an instructor in a one-on-one setting, or attend a “Golf School” where lessons are given in groups. Clearly, you will get more personalized golf lessons with a personal instructor, but the process can take months, and progress may be slow. But if you want to save some money and need a crash course, then golf lessons from one of the many available schools is the route to take.

What else should I know?

You should definitely know your own commitment level. Look – golf lessons are not cheap. Whatever you learn – be it from Jimmie Pollard during a Las Vegas golf lesson or at Greg’s Golf Shack – you will need to reinforce what you learn with practice. Otherwise, you are just wasting your money. So be sure that you really want to play the game, be it for business or pleasure, before deciding to take golf lessons.

As with anything else, you’ll want your golf instructor or school to be the best investment of both time and money possible. Therefore, don’t be afraid to ask for references, or even to interview the potential instructors before making a decision. After factoring in budget, instruction style, and your own commitment level, select the best golf lessons option for you and your needs. You’ll be glad you did.

By: Albert Medinas

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TonyB asked:


I found this site: http://www.golfthink.com/golf-lessons-in-thailand.htm
and I was thinking of going along next month when I’ve over there but wanted to find out if they were a waste of money first. They’re not cheap!

It’s not easy asking for help, but in golf, it’s pretty much a requirement. Unfortunately, we frequently involve our buddies and partners, when in reality we ought to take a lesson or two.

We believe that a professional would critique harshly, but they’re honest, positive and really helpful.  Lessons at the local golf course aren’t as expensive as you might think and they’re worth it because your game

will improve rapidly and cause you less frustration, making golf a  much more enjoyable experience for you.

Of the most important thing is being honest about your game.  Don’t pretend your better then you are, let the golf pro know so he can help you.  The Pro will enquire you what you want to start with; driving, chipping, putting or whatever you feel you

need assistance with.

Listen carefully and follow the instructions. You might have questions if the Pro alters your stance, your grip or your swing; the Pro knows best.  Don’t hesitate to ask questions. Don’t worry yourself  if

the question or concern you have is in the stupid-they’ve heard it all before category and will make you feel like an idiot for you’re not getting it. You should never walk off from

a lesson with unanswered questions.

You can focus on one thing during a lesson, or several. You may start with a lesson in driving; get the correct grip, the correct stance, the correct swing, the

Correct follow-through in one lesson, and then practice it. Next time, you might work on your short game, or putting.

You’ve invested in the equipment, doesn’t it make sense to learn how to use them to their advantage and improve your abilities?



By: Jamie Lovering

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shammond1968 asked:

Golf Lessons: Yes, we all become good dancers after a few glasses of Reisling, apparently we can also teach golf

Findout Y asked:


I just moved to Mesa and want to pick up a new hobby. It seems like Arizona is huge on golf. I have never played golf before or even understand what it is. I would like to try it out. But where do I start? Does anyone know of any beginner’s classes on golf in Mesa that I can enroll in?

eslee21 asked:


I am interested in golf lessons for my grandson when he comes up in August. Any recommendations? He is a beginner but very athletic. He goes with me to the driving range occasionally and that is the extent of his golf.

Snorkle asked:


I’m torn between “Ben Hogans 5 Fundamentals” Nicklaus “Golf My Way” or Nicklaus “Lesson Tee” What’s your favorite?
rogue: I forgot about “The Little Red Book” your correct, a great book. I have read it and have around here…. somewhere.

Pejon: Watson’s book on the short game is a great one. I’ll check out the others.

aland411 asked:


I’m 30 and have never picked up a golf club. i would like to take some lessons. anyone else start playing at 30 and if so, how long have you played and how is it going.

thanks,
aland411