Golf is like… Casino Gambling?
Not too long ago on the Tour Network on Sirius/XM Radio, Matt Adams, host of the morning show “Fairways of Life,” asked listeners for a one-word description of golf. Many callers weighed in with such adjectives as maddening, frustrating, wonderful, spiritual, etc. Near the end of the segment, a caller offered that golf was “addicting.” Adams immediately said that was by far the best description, and other callers heartily agreed. And,...
NEWS FROM SOUTH TYROL
We have been a member of the WGTF for more than a year now, and our training courses will begin shortly. Due to the excellent infrastructure of the World Golf Teachers Federation, we have the opportunity to ensure a high level of education for all participants. There are not as many golf courses in Europe as there are in the United States. For example, there are 200 courses in Italy and seven in South Tyrol for a combined population...
Golf Ball Technology Changes with the Times
It wasn’t too long ago that selecting a golf ball was easy, because you had two basic choices: A balata-covered wound ball, or a two-piece Surlyn-covered ball. Balata balls were considered “players” balls because the soft cover produced high spin rates, even off the driver. This ball went shorter but had excellent control into the greens. Surlyn was a very durable cover material, and its lower spin rates meant increased distance off...
BASIC FITTING: INCORPORATE IT WITH LESSONS FOR STUDENT IMPROVEMENT
How often have you seen a student come to you for a lesson with equipment that just doesn’t fit? Regardless of your skill as an instructor, improperly fitted equipment makes your job more challenging, to say the least. While it may not be possible to fit a particular student “on the spot” during a lesson, you can certainly make some suggestions related to equipment that will help the student achieve his or her goals more quickly. And,...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Maxims
Editor’s note: The following article first appeared in Winter 1995 edition of Golf Teaching Pro and is another in our series of articles from the archives. Articles are selected for their interest and relevance to golf teaching today. The concepts Dr. Wiren writes about in 1995 are still valid today. After 40 years of teaching, playing, and studying, I decided to compile a list of the most important things I have learned about the...
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