> Best $$ I've ever spent on golf ...was on my first lesson in years.

[grant_the_tank]

Just had my first golf lesson with a local pro in many, many years. I have no idea why I didn't do it sooner! In just 45 minutes I went from consistently slicing my driver to understanding, and actually playing, a draw. I took my dad to this guy for a free fitting, and really liked his personality and ability to make both of us understand. I decided to throw down the cash and take lesson, and am VERY glad I did.

After a few swings with my 6 iron he stopped me and asked why I don't try to "play shots". I said I didn't think I had the ability to do it since I can't even hit it straight consistenly. He then proceeded to teach me how to "find my center". He told me the story of Walter Hagen and how he would hit a big draw, then a big fade in order to get the feeling of where his center was that day. Makes sense to me.

To help me turn my hands over sooner he placed the ball towards the inside of my right heel (I'm right handed) and told me to hit it. I had to close the face down fast in order to do so, and it really helped me get the feel. He believes more in getting you to understand what you're trying to accomplish with your swing, and doing whatever it takes to make you feel it. I respond much better to feel than to technical explainations, so he is a perfect teacher for me.

Now I just hope I can continue to practice this, and not loose that feel. I just feel so much more confident about my ability now, and that's a huge thing in golf (at least to me).

[Jack_2251]

Lessons are normally really helpful, but I normally play BS for about 2 weeks after, then improve greatly..

[Norm66]

cool! I felt the same way after my first set of lessons.

[Ghetto P]

If you just bought yourself some Pings you wouldn't need lessons. Dem thangs swing themselves.

[grant_the_tank]

Got fitted and found I was hitting standard clubs pretty square. I hit various irons and all had the same distance and ball flight. My irons feel just fine right now, so spending a fraction of the cost on lessons is a better investment for me.

[bwinger79]

Got fitted and found I was hitting standard clubs pretty square. I hit various irons and all had the same distance and ball flight. My irons feel just fine right now, so spending a fraction of the cost on lessons is a better investment for me.

Grant, you put your money in the right place. Seems like you may have found an instructor that really helps you understand the swing and more importantly, your swing. New equipment is good, but if you dont have a solid understanding of the swing, it means nothing. Keep swinging em good, and I hope your lessons pay off.

[sid77]

I took up the game in April. I had a 4/5 lessons before I even went on the beginner 9 holer. I just practiced at the range in between to get a feel. I used to take a lesson once every 2 weeks but now its once every 4-6 weeks. The instructor I use is excellent, he doesn't bamboozle me with technical jargon. He ALWAYS films me from the side and back to show me what I'm doing wrong, this works everytime.

[Ghetto P]

You get better by playin' 'yo.