STILL LEARNING from Harvey
The greatest selling sports book of all time, in any sport, was Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book. As you may know, Penick was a golf teaching professional from Austin, Texas, who, during his long illustrious career, jotted down his random thoughts on the subject of teaching golf. He eventually compiled these “golden nuggets” of information into his popular book, and subsequently went on to write two sequels. As teaching professionals,...
THE PART-TIME Teaching Professional
In an age where economics changes faster than runway models, it’s no wonder more and more people are getting prepared to jump ship when “the writing is on the wall” in their chosen professions. Because of today’s financial and job place instability, it has become necessary – and smart – for many people to get alternative training or add a second part-time career to make ends meet. Or, for many people a part-time job is necessary...
ARE YOU A True Professional?
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to observe golf pros at various clubs and academies all over the country. There are a number of good, even great teachers. Then there are the select few that I term “true professionals.” True professionals are not necessarily the highest skilled players of the game; however, this group makes me proud to tell people I am a teaching pro. True professionals dispel every stereotypical negative...
THE FIVE LINKS IN THE Chain of Learning Golf
As golf teaching professionals, we encounter students who have either reasonable or unreasonable expectations as to what golf lessons can provide them. Happily, most of our students have a grasp as to their limitations. For those who do not, I believe an introduction to “the five links in the chain of learning golf” can be of great help both to the student and the golf professional. Link #1 On a scale of 1-20, rate yourself as to your...
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