A Father’s Dream Becomes a Teacher’s Challenge
Want to test the mettle of a friendship? Ask a favor that goes way beyond the comfort zone. “Would you teach my autistic son to play golf?” Yeah, that should do it. Too often I’d heard others tell me why it would be too difficult. Felt like all that was missing from those conversations was, “Here are some lovely parting gifts. Thanks for stopping by.” Not with Scotty. Even though he told me he’d never taught anyone with autism, I knew...
Philosophy for the Ages
Surely the great Swiss philosopher Henri-Frederic Amiel (1821-1881) wasn’t thinking about golf when he made this famous quote, but then again, you never know. This quote is apt for today’s golfers and teaching professionals. Many people believe that golf is simply a metaphor for life, and this quote does nothing to dispel that notion. “It is by teaching that we teach ourselves…” Any golf instructor with any sort of longevity knows the...
Physics, Psychology, Physiology
At my teaching facility in California, I try to incorporate the “Three P” system to teaching good golf. They are physics (mechanical principles of the swing), psychology (the psychological mood of the golfer), and physiology (a sense of body feels). In order to teachmore effectively, we should consider the relationship of these principles. In the case of beginners, I like to focus on the physics of golf in order for my students to get...
Do You Have What it Taks to be a Golf Club Manager and Leader
OBJECTIVES 1. To learn more about the skills required for being a leader and manager. 2. To assess your own leadership and managerial ability INTRODUCTION Managers cope with complexity. They look at what needs to be done (planning and budgeting), pull together the people needed to get the job done together (organizing and staffing), and ensure that people do their jobs (controlling and problems solving). Leaders, however, cope with...
Douris Pulls Off Double-Sweep in US/World Golf Teachers Cups
Moore wins a car as LeDuc, Abraham also execute division sweeps; Team USA repeats It wasn’t too long ago that James Douris didn’t have a single WGTF title to his name. Starting in 2006, when he won the United States Golf Teachers Cup for the first time, Douris seemingly cannot be contained. By winning his fourth US Cup title and first World Cup individual championship at the United States and World Golf Teachers Cups at Orange County...
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