Textbook vs Unorthodox Golf Swing

[Talldog]

Michael Hebron, who was the 1991 PGA teacher of the year, went from a very technical teaching approach ("See and Feel the Inside Move the Outside") to a self-discovery approach ("Play Golf to Learn Golf"). Instructors that have a one size fits all approach probably do as much damage as improvement. 

But, there are certain fundamentals that are true for everyone (for instance, a forward shaft lean at impact for iron play).  Fundamentals a self taught player may not know exist.  A good instructor can help you achieve those fundamentals. 

 

[mvmac]

7 hours ago, saevel25 said:

It's still trial and error on my part as well. As I work on something, something else previously popped in my head that helped a ton.

Just want to clarify what I mean by trial and error. 

The instructor is there to identify the priority piece and offer suggestions on how to accomplish it but to make a significant change/improvement the player has to be the one to internalize the cue.

Let's say I'm working on getting my torso to tilt more on the backswing, instructors might say stretch the right side higher. It's up to the player to take that suggestion and customize it to a feel or visual that works best for them (and obviously changes the picture to what the instructor wants).

12 hours ago, Talldog said:

Michael Hebron, who was the 1991 PGA teacher of the year, went from a very technical teaching approach ("See and Feel the Inside Move the Outside") to a self-discovery approach ("Play Golf to Learn Golf"). Instructors that have a one size fits all approach probably do as much damage as improvement. 

I actually think "See and Feel the Inside Move the Outside" was fairly simple, when compared to most golf swing books. It basically comes down to how the shoulders moves a few inches and the effect it has on everything else. Overall great book, in my top ten, probably ahead of its time.