Golf Course 101

Thank you for returning to Golf Course 101! A new way to learn about golf and life.

Just like your mom or dad taught you to ride a bike, or do anything in this world, a professional can teach you how to play golf.  You need someone who can teach you the right techniques.  Even if you already have someone in your life who can show you the ropes, it’s a good idea to have a lesson with a pro who can cure you of any bad habits and lead you down the path to a more successful and enjoyable golf game. 

Once you find a golf professional in your area, your golf life will become a lot simpler.  They can take you from the very beginning to becoming club champion.  It is extremely important to find a professional who is accredited through the PGA of America (Professional Golfers’ Association of America). Here is a link to find a PGA Pro in your area: http://www.pga.com/profinder/ 

This will give you a listing of all accredited facilities in your area and each facility should have multiple teaching professionals.  Contact the club/facility that is closest to you and ask for rates by the hour.  I recommend having at least 1 hour lessons, anything less is too short to squeeze in all the information. 

If you’re having trouble locating a PGA professional, then use your resources – call your local PGA section office and ask them for recommendations.  You can find your section using: http://www.pga.com/pgaofamerica/sections/

Ladies: If you feel more comfortable getting lessons from a woman, there are also LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) professionals in your area.  If you would like to contact an LPGA professional directly look them up here: http://lpga.nemexinc.com/directory.cfm  You can also go to: http://lpga.com/teaching_club_index.aspx to gain more information about the LPGA and the 50 best LPGA teachers for the current year which might also be a good resource – look to pay a little more for these lessons though.

Many of these clubs don’t require you to be a member in order to use their teaching services.  In fact, they have group clinics that you can join for a monthly or weekly rate.  These are especially popular for children during the summers.  But keep in mind they have clinics for all age groups.  These clinics are also categorized by skill level so if you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro you can learn more about the game and become a better player.

P.S. You may not need clubs to take your first lesson.  In fact, your teaching professional can help you get fitted into the right set.  Just ask if you need to bring your own set when you call to set up a lesson – they probably have a set you can borrow to learn the basics during your lesson times. 

Check back in my next blog for what to expect from your first lesson!

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