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Date: 25 Feb 2007 16:24:36
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Subject: Lesson Question
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I had golfed a couple of times in company outings and in other
functions but only started golfing regularly last season. I took a
beginner group lesson after I had started playing. Would private
lesson(s) or another group lesson this spring be beneficial or should
I play a little longer before pussuing more lessons? I played over 20
rounds of golf and got to the driving range about 20 times as well.
Thanks!
M
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Date: 26 Feb 2007 10:01:57
From: dgeesaman@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Lesson Question
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On Feb 25, 7:24 pm, mtwall...@gmail.com wrote:
> I had golfed a couple of times in company outings and in other
> functions but only started golfing regularly last season. I took a
> beginner group lesson after I had started playing. Would private
> lesson(s) or another group lesson this spring be beneficial or should
> I play a little longer before pussuing more lessons? I played over 20
> rounds of golf and got to the driving range about 20 times as well.
> Thanks!
>
> M
I like the balance of practice range or golf course. IMHO, most of us
can't fit much course time in so we go to the practice range. Too
much practice range though can develop bad habits - I think course
time is more beneficial although time consuming and expensive.
Group lessons are really not bad, even after you are familiar with the
content. Reason being, that we might feel ready to move onto private
lessons to work on more advanced stuff, it's still the execution of
fundamentals that makes a golfer better and lowers scores. So even if
you 'get' how to grip the club, the better cemented stuff like this is
the better off you'll be.
Private lessons definitely cost more, and the instructor will usually
assume some grasp of the fundamentals. I suggest staying with the
group until you've really exhausted the value of them.
Dave
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Date: 26 Feb 2007 14:01:26
From: carl llewellyn
Subject: Re: Lesson Question
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Get a private lesson or two before any bad habits that you have get
worse. Then practice what you learn.
I have taken one group lesson in my life and there was only one other
person in the class and was learnig the same thing I was. I am a right
handed golfer and the other person was a left handed golfer and it
worked out pretty good. We were able to get a mirror image of our grips
and swing.
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Date: 26 Feb 2007 03:38:27
From: Birdie Bill
Subject: Re: Lesson Question
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On Feb 25, 6:24 pm, mtwall...@gmail.com wrote:
> I had golfed a couple of times in company outings and in other
> functions but only started golfing regularly last season. I took a
> beginner group lesson after I had started playing. Would private
> lesson(s) or another group lesson this spring be beneficial or should
> I play a little longer before pussuing more lessons? I played over 20
> rounds of golf and got to the driving range about 20 times as well.
> Thanks!
>
> M
If you want to optimize your long term enjoyment of this game,
take a series of lessons. There are a lot of things to learn,
and to do it right you need to concentrate on one thing
at a time, so it will take a while.
You might get by with group lessons for a while, and it might
save you some money, but make sure the group is small
and that the same group is together while the instructor
teaches a series of lessons, rather than it being the same
thing each time to a different group of people.
Pretty soon, though, you should switch to private lessons.
The first challenge is finding a pro that you trust and
connect to. I would recommend finding a PGA class A
pro who has been around awhile, but still has a decent
swing and can demonstrate what he is trying to teach
you.
Once you have found him/her, and you like the results
you see after a few lessons, see if you can work out
a long term arrangement. Than may save you some
money, and also give him the chance to work out
a long term lesson plan for you.
Your question about waiting until you have more
experience before taking lessons... golf is a game
of habits; the longer you wait, the more bad habits
you will have to break. Get started down the right
path as quickly as you can.
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Date: 26 Feb 2007 03:33:41
From:
Subject: Re: Lesson Question
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On Feb 25, 7:24 pm, mtwall...@gmail.com wrote:
> I had golfed a couple of times in company outings and in other
> functions but only started golfing regularly last season. I took a
> beginner group lesson after I had started playing. Would private
> lesson(s) or another group lesson this spring be beneficial or should
> I play a little longer before pussuing more lessons? I played over 20
> rounds of golf and got to the driving range about 20 times as well.
> Thanks!
>
> M
The best reccommendation I can give is to read and study golfswinger
.com and follow the advice by watching yourself in a mirror as you
study
the course.
hope this helps
truman
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Date: 26 Feb 2007 01:22:39
From: Frank Ketchum
Subject: Re: Lesson Question
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<mtwallach@gmail.com > wrote in message
news:1172449476.015337.210790@s48g2000cws.googlegroups.com...
>I had golfed a couple of times in company outings and in other
> functions but only started golfing regularly last season. I took a
> beginner group lesson after I had started playing. Would private
> lesson(s) or another group lesson this spring be beneficial or should
> I play a little longer before pussuing more lessons? I played over 20
> rounds of golf and got to the driving range about 20 times as well.
> Thanks!
>
> M
>
Take a private lesson. Practice what you are instructed. Repeat.
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Date: 25 Feb 2007 21:33:09
From: iowagolf
Subject: Re: Lesson Question
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On Feb 25, 10:15 pm, "k Micallef" <manicm...@gmail.com > wrote:
> On Feb 26, 12:27 pm, Rob Davis <davis....@verizon.net> wrote:
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>
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> > I don't really see any advantage to waiting ... lessons are almost
> > always a good idea (although finding a teacher that suits you isn't
> > always so easy).
>
> > The only caveat I would add, is that the lessons won't help nearly as
> > much unless you find time to practice what the teacher shows you. This
> > is the way to improve IMHO ... practice with a specific purpose (as
> > opposed to just beating balls), directed by someone who knows your swing
> > and knows what they're doing. Considering your limited practice time,
> > I'd try and find a teacher who can work with that, will give you a few
> > specific things to work on, rather than someone who wants to "rebuild"
> > your swing ... but YMMV.
>
> > I'd also suggest you keep your expectations reasonable ... 20 rounds and
> > 20 ranges sessions in a year isn't that much ... but you can still
> > improve your game and have fun. Don't forget to spend some of that time
> > (and lessons) on chipping and putting ... most beneficial for beginners
> > and anyone who's swing isn't very consistent.
>
> > Rob
>
> > mtwall...@gmail.com wrote:
> > > I had golfed a couple of times in company outings and in other
> > > functions but only started golfing regularly last season. I took a
> > > beginner group lesson after I had started playing. Would private
> > > lesson(s) or another group lesson this spring be beneficial or should
> > > I play a little longer before pussuing more lessons? I played over 20
> > > rounds of golf and got to the driving range about 20 times as well.
> > > Thanks!
>
> > > M
>
> I concur with Rob. I took a short introductory lesson with a pro, and
> even that made a huge difference. It's amazing how much correct
> posture, swing, etc will improve your stroke. Definitely worth it!- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Get lessons, do not wait, I always get 3-4 lessons from my pro after
the long winter!
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Date: 25 Feb 2007 20:15:49
From: Mark Micallef
Subject: Re: Lesson Question
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On Feb 26, 12:27 pm, Rob Davis <davis....@verizon.net > wrote:
> I don't really see any advantage to waiting ... lessons are almost
> always a good idea (although finding a teacher that suits you isn't
> always so easy).
>
> The only caveat I would add, is that the lessons won't help nearly as
> much unless you find time to practice what the teacher shows you. This
> is the way to improve IMHO ... practice with a specific purpose (as
> opposed to just beating balls), directed by someone who knows your swing
> and knows what they're doing. Considering your limited practice time,
> I'd try and find a teacher who can work with that, will give you a few
> specific things to work on, rather than someone who wants to "rebuild"
> your swing ... but YMMV.
>
> I'd also suggest you keep your expectations reasonable ... 20 rounds and
> 20 ranges sessions in a year isn't that much ... but you can still
> improve your game and have fun. Don't forget to spend some of that time
> (and lessons) on chipping and putting ... most beneficial for beginners
> and anyone who's swing isn't very consistent.
>
> Rob
>
> mtwall...@gmail.com wrote:
> > I had golfed a couple of times in company outings and in other
> > functions but only started golfing regularly last season. I took a
> > beginner group lesson after I had started playing. Would private
> > lesson(s) or another group lesson this spring be beneficial or should
> > I play a little longer before pussuing more lessons? I played over 20
> > rounds of golf and got to the driving range about 20 times as well.
> > Thanks!
>
> > M
I concur with Rob. I took a short introductory lesson with a pro, and
even that made a huge difference. It's amazing how much correct
posture, swing, etc will improve your stroke. Definitely worth it!
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Date: 26 Feb 2007 01:27:29
From: Rob Davis
Subject: Re: Lesson Question
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I don't really see any advantage to waiting ... lessons are almost
always a good idea (although finding a teacher that suits you isn't
always so easy).
The only caveat I would add, is that the lessons won't help nearly as
much unless you find time to practice what the teacher shows you. This
is the way to improve IMHO ... practice with a specific purpose (as
opposed to just beating balls), directed by someone who knows your swing
and knows what they're doing. Considering your limited practice time,
I'd try and find a teacher who can work with that, will give you a few
specific things to work on, rather than someone who wants to "rebuild"
your swing ... but YMMV.
I'd also suggest you keep your expectations reasonable ... 20 rounds and
20 ranges sessions in a year isn't that much ... but you can still
improve your game and have fun. Don't forget to spend some of that time
(and lessons) on chipping and putting ... most beneficial for beginners
and anyone who's swing isn't very consistent.
Rob
mtwallach@gmail.com wrote:
> I had golfed a couple of times in company outings and in other
> functions but only started golfing regularly last season. I took a
> beginner group lesson after I had started playing. Would private
> lesson(s) or another group lesson this spring be beneficial or should
> I play a little longer before pussuing more lessons? I played over 20
> rounds of golf and got to the driving range about 20 times as well.
> Thanks!
>
> M
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