Tricks of the Trade for Low-Handicap Players
Those of us who have ever played golf have undoubtedly had the experience of having the wheels come completely off. Or, you have found yourself in a pattern that kept repeating itself, such as topping or hooking. It might be confined to only one club, or every club in the bag. Here are some quick-fi x “tricks of the trade” that I have learned over the years that you can impart to your low-handicap students and players. A word of...
An Explanation of the USGA Handicap System….Introducing An Alternative Method
The USGA Handicap System™ is recognized as the standard for fi guring handicaps in the United States and in some other parts of the world. Golfers of differing abilities can ostensibly play on equal terms. It’s important for teachers and coaches to know how handi caps are fi gured under the USGA system. A course is assigned a course rating and a slope rating. To fi gure the course rating, a scratch yardage rating to the nearest tenth...
Looking Back
Having struck my first golf shot more than 55 years ago, I enjoy reminiscing about golf’s past and my own golf memories. I miss the sight of a beautifully grainedwooden-headed driver, remembering whenthe wooden heads seemed normal in size in relation to the ball size…masterly finished, gleaming against the green grass with a bright white ball perched in front, begging to be struck down the fairway. I miss those smaller British balls....
One Hundred Tips for Golf Teaching Professionals
Over the years, the USGTF has continually put out continuing education material geared towards its members. This material has taken the form of both books and DVDs. There is one publication, in particular, of which we are quite proud: One Hundred Tips For Golf Teaching Professionals. Written by the USGTF Technical Committee, the book is a valuable guide for teaching professionals looking to hone their skills. The book consists of...
A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Instruction
As golf instructors, we are problem solvers by nature. A new student meets us for a lesson, and they present us with their issues. Those of us who have been around golf instruction for awhile could probably write an entertaining book of student-presented golfrelated problems. We hear common concerns such as, “I slice the ball off the tee,” and, “I don’t hit it far enough,” to dramatic dilemmas like, “I freeze over 10-foot...
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