[UKkoXJvF]

So at a golf outing a few weeks ago I won a 5 lesson plan and today was my first lesson. Even though I've been playing for so long I had to take 4 seasons off due to injury so my game suffered quite a piece. I was quite pleased how the lesson went today and really started getting comfortable with the changes right away and saw almost immediate improvement in my iron's. Then we went to the putting green for a little while and he completely changed the way I put after asking if I'd like to try something new or work on what I already do. I was open to a new stroke even though I always felt I putted well and I'm really glad I tried the new stance. First off people will stop laughing at the way I stand (I would stand like an upside-down L) but also the fact I was sinking 10 - 15 footers like never before. Also I have to give big props to him since the lessons I won were for 5 1/2 hour lessons and he spent an 1:45 with me today cause he had no lessons booked after me. Anyway I just thought I'd share and say even if you've been playing a while you could always learn something new.

[Dertrioz]

So at a golf outing a few weeks ago I won a 5 lesson plan and today was my first lesson. Even though I've been playing for so long I had to take 4 seasons off due to injury so my game suffered quite a piece. I was quite pleased how the lesson went today and really started getting comfortable with the changes right away and saw almost immediate improvement in my iron's. Then we went to the putting green for a little while and he completely changed the way I put after asking if I'd like to try something new or work on what I already do. I was open to a new stroke even though I always felt I putted well and I'm really glad I tried the new stance. First off people will stop laughing at the way I stand (I would stand like an upside-down L) but also the fact I was sinking 10 - 15 footers like never before. Also I have to give big props to him since the lessons I won were for 5 1/2 hour lessons and he spent an 1:45 with me today cause he had no lessons booked after me. Anyway I just thought I'd share and say even if you've been playing a while you could always learn something new.

Keep up the good work sir!

[pokerbonuscod]

So at a golf outing a few weeks ago I won a 5 lesson plan and today was my first lesson. Even though I've been playing for so long I had to take 4 seasons off due to injury so my game suffered quite a piece. I was quite pleased how the lesson went today and really started getting comfortable with the changes right away and saw almost immediate improvement in my iron's. Then we went to the putting green for a little while and he completely changed the way I put after asking if I'd like to try something new or work on what I already do. I was open to a new stroke even though I always felt I putted well and I'm really glad I tried the new stance. First off people will stop laughing at the way I stand (I would stand like an upside-down L) but also the fact I was sinking 10 - 15 footers like never before. Also I have to give big props to him since the lessons I won were for 5 1/2 hour lessons and he spent an 1:45 with me today cause he had no lessons booked after me. Anyway I just thought I'd share and say even if you've been playing a while you could always learn something new.

Well, I've been playing since the early 1970's when I had my first lesson and my last a month or so ago, all with the same teacher. Lessons for most of the people I play with have been for life. More tune up's than lesson I guess, but working with a professional from time to time is the way forward I think.

Sounds like you are on the right path. Hope they all bring something good to you and your game. Keep us posted.

[thakitt]

Congrats on the nice win jitzy, a lesson block of 5 lessons is a great prize. Sounds like your teacher is really good. Keep us posted on your progress.

[Clunlippibe]

It took me a while before I finally gave in and got a few lessons. I had been playing golf for about 10 - 12 years before I took my first one and I'm still glad I took them. The guy I go to is a pro at the course I used to be a member at. Every time I go to him, I usually see positive changes right away, but even when I don't, I feel more comfortable with what he's trying to get me to do over what I've been doing all along. If I keep working at what he wants me to do, it will eventually come around and I'll be better at that part of the game than I was before. The course I'm at now has all the technology (trackman, video recorders, etc.) but I'd still rather go to him and he doesn't use anything except his eyes. It is by far the best decision I've made in my golf game.

[Saispapedlimi]

30 years after getting my first clubs, I finally got my first real lesson today!

Actually taking group lessons, so it's not quite like one-on-one instruction, but it's a good start. All of the good things I've heard about the instructor are on the mark - he is very personable, and likes to keep things simple. The first thing he went over was gripping the club without GRIPPING the club. Then, he had us working on swinging 9 irons while keeping our feet together and achieving and "L to L" backswing / follow through. Just brushing the grass at first, then putting golf balls in the way.

I've seen this approach described all over the internet and I've seen it demonstrated many times on golf channel, and I've tried to emulate it before, but it is totally different when you have someone there to give you feedback. I now have no lingering doubts about my grip, and I now know the feet-together drill is the right approach, and that I'm doing it correctly.

Can't wait for the next lesson!

[mtvlover571]

Jitzy

Where/who was your lesson with? I'd like to find a good coach.