Can Online Golf Lessons Help your Game? - Page 2

 

You're right that it's off topic.

As homer simpson would say Duh! 

 

To be honest I think using apps like swingplane and so forth where you can video your swing and then submit it to a pro for review are always of benefit.  Feedback is essential and particularly when trying to figure out what it is you are doing wrong!

There is no doubt in my mind it helps. Most of the students I work with are in college and the only way we can work together is through online lessons. However, we have set a pretty solid foundation and they already have a good understanding of what we are working towards.

One of the best parts is the convenience.  I don't need to find a time when an instructor is available or schedule ahead.  I just go to the range when I have time and bring my camera.  That means video lessons allow me to have more lessons than I would otherwise.

For a similar take for a different skill/profession - look at how online teaching has exploded for music lessons for all sorts of instruments. Then look at how online tools have changed learning languages. This is not just isolated to golf.

I use Zach Allen Golf http://zachallengolf.com/ for video instructions. I've drastically improved my swing as well as my understanding of the swing. I can't say enough about what he's done for my game and enjoyment of the game.    I do watch a ton of videos on YouTube and maybe that has/can cause paralysis by analysis (along w/ the Golf Channel/GolfFixx).

What do you guys think about a pricing adjustment for online lessons. I mean, does the student expect to pay less than the in-person rate, or would the same rate be acceptable? I would think that people would expect to pay less for online lessons.

It's less. I can't fathom it being the same or more.

Look at the pricing on evolvr.com.

Well that evolvr site is pretty interesting. Those prices aren't far off from the less expensive options around here, so I guess it varies.