Understanding and Teaching
Jack Nicklaus said in his book , “As many readers know only too well, the transition from backswing to forward swing is the most critical, and difficult, phase of the golf swing. The slightest false move here can destroy all the good work that’s gone on before.” How very true. Yet, for some reason, golf instructional magazines almost never talk about transition. And, if you go to the lesson tee at any typical course or driving range,...
Golf and the Wellness Industry
“Golf” and “wellness” together can help mold the future lifestyles of corporate employees all over the world. Being a member of the USGTF or the WGTF can make you eligible to receive a golf wellness teaching certificate for corporate golf from Corporate Golf Wellness. This will allow you access into wellness departments of companies all over the world. With over 15 years of experience teaching golf to employees, we have made the sport...
One Swing for All?
Every so often I update and refresh my teaching manuals with new ways of making learning for my students simpler. I try, on most occasions, to have the golfer check their grip at chin level as part of their routine, look down the target line from behind the ball, and then assume their stance, ready to go. This is all very professional, from the improving novice to current tour players. The golfer can see what a good grip looks like,...
Minimalist Teaching: Can you do it?
A hundred years ago and more, golf instruction consisted mainly of professionals telling students to “do it like this,” and proceeding to demonstrate a swing. They compared what the student was doing to their concept of what a good golf swing looked like, and tried to eliminate the biggest difference(s). As golf progressed into the 20th century, the swing and its individual elements were subject to increased study. Today, golf...
Faith and Fear
It has been said many times that golf is a metaphor for life. If you are ever thinking of doing business with someone, invite them out for a round of golf. If you want a quick insight into a prospective golf club manager you are contemplating hiring; again, invite him or her out for a round of golf. I am sure we have all been on the golf course with people who, when teeing off on a par-3 over water, always change the ball they are...
Group Golf Instruction
“Hitting a golf ball correctly is the most sophisticated and complicated maneuver in all of sports, with the possible exception of eating a hot dog at a ball game without getting mustard on your shirt.” Ray Fitzgerald (1927-82), acclaimed sports columnist, The Boston Globe The golf swing, learned but never mastered, is an elusive skill. Accomplished golfers know this perhaps best of all. Yet, in passing the torch to new generations of...
Millman’s Barrier-Breaking Golf Clinic A Huge Success
This past autumn, under sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-80s, USGTF professional Scott Millman’s The Simple World of Golf held the first-ever No Restrictions Golf clinic in Plymouth, Michigan, in partnership with the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America (MPVA). The clinic was open to anyone with a disability, and over 20 golfers attended the event. Most were military personnel who came from as far away as Lansing, thanks in...
Blind Golf Tournament Action
Recently, The International Blind Golf Association held its annual blind golf tournament in Columbus, Georgia, and was a tremendous success. Fifty blind and visually impaired golfers, from eight participating countries, battled it out for worldwide recognition and for a charitable contribution that will go back to the winning country, to be used to promote golf to the blind and visually impaired. The IBGA is the governing and...
How I Became a More Patient Teacher
37-member golf team which was part of 440 members of Team USA, you have never traveled! What an incredible experience – the most wonderful of my life (so far). We traveled for 14 hours via D.O. Defense jet to the Isle of Rhodes from Baltimore, where we spent four days to acclimate to time and weather. Our flight out of Baltimore was delayed for five hours. This is where I learned their gift of patience. While most of us coaches were...
Winter 2013 International News
2012 CANADIAN GOLF TEACHERS CUP RESULTS – September 16 & 17, 2012 Crosswinds Golf & Country Club Burlington, Ontario For the first time in Canadian Golf Teachers Cup history, the format changed to where the event’s champion had to play in the Open or Ladies division.Previously, the overall winner could come from any of four divisions (Open, Senior, Super Senior, Ladies). This didn’t slow down Super Senior-aged Bill Hardwick,...
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