Would it be better/cheaper?

[bluetickkid33]

Just a quick question

Hi guys. I was wondering would it be better to get lessons from a good golfer near me
(maybe one off this website) or from the golf pro at my course? Another question is what would be cheaper? I have to pay for lessons by myself so i was just wondering what you guys thought.

[indyslongest]

Well, why don't you get a lesson from each of them and see what you like better? That'd be the best way to find out. If you go with the non-pro, make sure you have a consistent rate set up so that way you're not just guessing what he wants. I took lessons from a guy who told me to pay him whatever I thought I should. It's not good tryin to guess what somebody wants you to pay them, so just set up a price and stick with it.

[yoonie]

A lot of good players have no idea how to teach. A lot of people who call themselves teachers have no idea how to teach. Since we don't know anything about the teacher or the player, none of us can help.

[obsessedgolfer]

I took lessons from a +1 handicap and he was a terrible teacher, he just told me to adjust the plane of my swing when I had a problem with my ball flight, Flatter if I had a fade and upright if I was hooking it, now I take lessons from a PGA certified teaching pro and I learned more in the first lesson than a year with the +1. If you remember watching "Tee it up With Tiger" you might remember seeing AK trying to give a lesson he was abosoultley terrible at trying to teach, you would be better taking lessons from a small time range pro rather than AK who is one of the best golfers in the world. JAT

[doggboyy]

I think the old adage "Those that can - DO, those that cannot - TEACH" works here.

 

Some of the best players can not teach because it comes naturally to them and they can not teach you their ability. Look at some of the best coaches in professional sports were not all-stars but middle of the road players that used their heads to stay ahead.

 

I would call up several local teaching pro's and see if they offer group lesson's for your ability. This way you can get a few more lessons in not as intimidating situation, if you like then try individual lessons.

[Coach Argonaut]

The old adage mentioned in a previous post is true.. As an instructor and college coach I'd recommend purchasing "Practical Golf" by John Jacobs as a good reference book.. Then find out how each individual teaches. Does either use video, if so, do they have a system they teach within or a method they expect you to execute. Does each respect the importance of proper fundamentals..i.e. a sound grip, proper alignment and an athletic posture. For a high school golfer/future collegiate, good golf instruction is serious business and shouldn't be taken lightly. Good luck in your pursuit..

[BoHeidrick]

Find a local PGA professional. They have been trained to teach and are worth the money. It makes a big difference.

[bluetickkid33]

where can i find some golf professionals

[indyslongest]

you can search it on pga.com

 

I have to disagree with some people that just because the person is a PGA pro, they're a good teacher. There's an LPGA pro near me who has won a lot of awards and is ranked pretty well nationally. 90% of high school players in the area(honestly the best players in the area for the most part) refuse to take lessons from her because they think she's terrible. I take lessons from a guy who's not a pga pro, but he's been doin this for year and is one hell of a player. It varies from person to person. I don't think you can say that just because someone is a pga pro, they're a good teacher or if someone is a scratch golfer, they're not as good.