Monday 19 December 2011

Study First Before Taking Golf Lessons


Golf is fast becoming a popular sport nowadays. Everyone from teenagers, urban professionals, even the ladies want in on the action.

This is due in no small part to mass media. Television plays a major role in giving the world a glimpse of the professional golfers’ world. You’ve got the PGA staging televised tournaments every so often. Then there is the ladies division which likewise holds its own telecasts. Not to forget the other “Opens” all across the world.

This in turn has led to more people taking up golf lessons. They may not necessarily be out to join the Masters, rubbing elbows with the pros. But it does help boost one’s confidence just knowing that they have a pretty good handicap.

If you’re one of these men and women, we suggest that you take the time to study your options before hiring someone for golf lessons. There are many schools and pros out there willing to teach you for a decent amount of money. Before you fork over that hard earned quid however, take note of the following:
-          Be committed: golf takes practice. Lots of it. It isn’t simply about developing an excellent golf swing. What good are those lessons if your don’t practise on your own? So we suggest for you to assess how much time you’ve got. And if you really want to improve your game, you need to make time for it. This means time for those regular lessons as well as time for practice.
-          Do your homework: Ask around about which schools/ instructors are the best. Or at least the good ones. There are many schools and instructors out there. But only a handful are worth considering.
-          By the same token, you might want to conduct a few interviews. This helps you make a more educated decision. This is because you can ask questions which would have otherwise been overlooked by those adverts. You can “personalise” your queries based on your own concerns.
-          Know your budget. Golf instructors’/schools’ price ranges are as wide as the golf course itself. Some will only set you back a few quid while others can cost a fortune. It all depends on where you go and whom you know. Do remember though that expensive doesn’t always mean it’s the best. It is also vital to choose the right sporting garments, and there is some great designer golf clothing about.

Whichever way you choose to learn is entirely up to you. Just make sure that you get along with the golf instructor/school you choose. Believe or not but a healthy relationship between you and your golf instructor can help improve that game dramatically.