Friday, August 24, 2007

Why Golfers Must Take Golf Lessons

by Nathalie Fiset


Any golfer who wants to improve his game must take golf lessons. There are other reasons why a golfer must sign up: 1.) He or she does not have the inclination or the time to practice. 2.) He or she is not willing to exert the effort in finding a credited golf instructor 3.) He or she cannot afford a credited golf instructor 4.) He or she neither has the open mind nor the patience.
Now the factors mentioned above are what the golfer needs in order to improve his game. He must have the time, inclination, will, effort and money to get the best golf instructor he can afford.
For those who are just getting into the game of golf, you will get a lot of benefit from a credited and top-notch instructor. You will definitely get the fundamental swinging techniques and know of the improper golf stances are.
Saving money is one of the factors preventing golfers in hiring a professional golf instructor to improve their game. So here's how you can do this. If you are not into the game that much, then save your pennies by not hiring one. But if you are an avid golfer and you feel that you will be playing the sport for a long time anyway, then you can see this as an investment. Just remember that it is easier to learn the proper golf swing when you are just beginning as opposed to changing up a swing that you are already used to doing because it's a bad one.
However, if you are not keen to the idea of paying a professional golf instructor, then don't take any lessons. Just go to the golfing range and see whatever technique comes naturally for you. Do not take swing tips from other golfers like your relatives or even your friends. They will only affect whatever comes natural for you.
The golf lesson involves the following:1. Pictures and video cameraPictures give the student an idea on what the right stance is when swinging. In terms of form and stature, this is the best learning tool. The video is also helpful for students and instructors. The only problem is that when viewed on a screen, it is perceived as two dimensional. The student is missing the whole idea of what is actually happening when swinging the golf club.
2. ExplanationsRemember that a good instructor explains the concept in a thorough and clear manner that there is hardly any doubt arising from the students after the discussion. Instructors should also ask the students to repeat back what they have learned for the day. In this way, the instructor can gauge the understanding level of the student.
3. ProofOf course, a golf instructor has to have proof in order to back up what he explains to the students. This is not merely for the purpose of the golf lessons. It also serves as the validity of what the student learns from the professor. As the student, one should never assume that whatever the instructor says is right. Sometimes, it is not at all.
A student can make the most out of his golf lessons by visualizing the movement that he is taught through these factors and concretizing it by practicing the technique himself.
When doing this, he must be patient. Mastering the golf swing, especially as a beginner, requires an understandable amount of time. There is no room for frustration and giving up. Most beginners hurl the club after a few swings because they believe that they will not be able to get it right.
Maintain an open mind. Do not ever assume that because you have a golf instructor, everything they tell you is correct. You have the right to ask for proof to validate his statements. This may be in the form of pictures showing what the instructor has advised you to do.
Work on only one concept at a given time. If the instructor pushes you to take on more than one, then look for another instructor.
Now after taking the lesson, the only thing left for the student to do is to practice the swing even without the golf ball for ten minutes a day. The more frequent and the longer the duration, the better.
About the Author
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Thanks to Nathalie Fiset for this article.

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