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For lessons that is.... I am starting with a new instructor this week $100 for an hour... He seems like he will be a great instructor, and a former European and regular pga player. Knows what it takes to play at that level. But its quite a bit more than I have paid in the past... Worth it? I guess I will sort of answer that for myself after the lesson but just seeing y'alls input.
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James_Black Great Member

James_Black

Will you have video analysis on your swing?
If so it's not too bad.

But still very expensive.

Over here in ireland my instructor(played on tour for awhile) does a great job and only costs 40 euro (60 dollars)

My Clubs
Driver - LV4 10* R flex
Wood - sam snead persimmon 2 wood (for windy days)
Hybrid burner tour launch 20* stiff flex.
Irons - Tour Mode 3i,4i stiffIrons - FP's 5-PW R-flexWedge - spin milled 54.14Wedge - spin milled 60.07Putter - Victoria Lowest round 2010: 79 (par 70)Latest rounds at...

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Lefty-Golfer Great Member

Lefty-Golfer

it is the going rate at country clubs in the midatlantic

Driver- Callaway Razor somthing or other
3W- Taylor Made R11S
3H Rocketballz
4I-PW- MP-59
Gap- Vokey 54

Lob- Cleveland 60

Putter- Rife

Skycaddie SG5  

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mst_coastie

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Its at wildcat with matt swanson's golf school. He is one of his senior instructors. They have a whole slue of gadgets at their disposal include video swing analysis, and more.

I will let y'all know after my lesson on tuesday how it all goes.
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RS22 Established Member

RS22

Chances are if he has the credentials you mentioned then it will be worth it. When I changed instructors to a more expensive but very talented one it took my game to a whole new level. The right instructor could mean amazing improvements in your game.

What's in my hoofer 2 golf bag:

Driver:: R9 9.5* with Fujikura Rombax 7Z08 shaft in X-stiff
3 wood:: R9 15* with Fujikura Motore F1 65g in X-stiff
2-PW: TA2 with Dynamic Gold X-100Wedges: 588 Gunmetal 53* Gap and 60* LobPutter: Pro Platinum Newport 2 with custom paint and stamp on heal/toeBall:

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EightBlue Well Established Member

EightBlue

for me finding an instructor is like finding a good barber. you need someone who you can communicate with. There are good instructors at all levels, its about finding the one who works with you.
Bag: Three Five Yellow
Driver: 905R 9.5 Degree, Fujikawa Shaft Shift
3-Wood: Sumo2 15 degree
Hybrids 19 and 21 degree
Irons tour x-20 (5-PW)Wedges vokey 52.08,56.14, 60.04Putter circa 62 #1: Pro V1Where I usually play: Rush Creek
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Ben Great Member

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For lessons that is.... I am starting with a new instructor this week $100 for an hour... He seems like he will be a great instructor, and a former European and regular pga player. Knows what it takes to play at that level. But its quite a bit more than I have paid in the past... Worth it? I guess I will sort of answer that for myself after the lesson but just seeing y'alls input.

If you are looking to take your full game, not just your swing, but your full game to the next level then, yes, worth it. European and PGA players know how to play the game. However, I cannot speak to how he teaches the swing. Short-fused temperament or patient? That's the unknown part of the equation.

Callaway RazrFit Extreme 9.5 w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XHot Pro 15* 3Wood w/Project X 6.5
Callaway XTour 18* 2h w/S300
Callaway XHot Pro 4/5 irons w/S300
Callaway XForged III 5-PW irons w/S300
Callaway Forged 52*/58* Wedges
Odyssey 7 Versa 90
Callaway Hex Black Tour

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DBeane Well Established Member

DBeane

Is 100 bucks worth it? Depends...

I have dealt with people that had PGA after their name who were idiots. Instructors can help get you pointed in the right direction, however much of your improvement will be your own work and research.

Make sure the instructor is competent. Who have they worked with? Are they a 1 trick pony (i.e. stack and tilt, 1 plane, 2 plane, 8 step, natural golf, Homer Kelley, etc...) or do they build swings based individual factors such as age, body type, available practice time, health, etc...?

I would talk with the guy first before I went dropping a c-note on his "expert" advice.

-Beane
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Lefty-Golfer Great Member

Lefty-Golfer

what club that seems kinda high im even in the same area to.

Philly Cricket

Driver- Callaway Razor somthing or other
3W- Taylor Made R11S
3H Rocketballz
4I-PW- MP-59
Gap- Vokey 54

Lob- Cleveland 60

Putter- Rife

Skycaddie SG5  

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mst_coastie

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Well I did it, went and had the lesson. Let me tell you, he was good! We seemed to work really well together which is important.

We did the viedo work, got me on a better plane, set me up with some drills and next week we are going to set up our total plan of attack.

This lesson was 100x better than any I have had in the past and totally work the extra money. So to anwner the question, yes sometimes the price to pay is worth it.
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DriverTees

If you're just starting out, price and fun are the major factors. If you're trying to go under 5 handicap, your enthusiasm, the enjoyability of the lessons and how well you understand what he's saying. Nobody explains a chip the same, some say "wsssjk", some say "chip" and some say "tick". You have to get a teacher you identify with.
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kfowler Great Member

kfowler

That's about the going rate for the better instructors in my area. Regardless of his background, he has to be a good teacher. Sounds like he is.

Kevin

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Driver: G15 9.0*3 & 5 Wood: BurnerHybrid: Pro Gold 20*; 23*Irons: MP-58 (5-PW)Wedges: Vokey Spin Milled 52*8; 56*14Putter: Newport 2.0 33"Balls: NXT

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