It’s More than a Lesson

As we eagerly await the start of golf season in the Midwest, many of us are dusting off our clubs after a long winter away from the game. If you’re like most golfers, your swing could use a little tune-up after several months without hitting balls. Or maybe you’ve been practicing all winter and you’re ready to transition your game outside.  Either way, this is the perfect time to invest in a lesson or two from a professional coach who can guide you. 

To be completely honest, Correct2Compete does not believe in the traditional Golf Lesson which is typically one hour of swing tips that leave players with more questions and internal swing thoughts than answers.  We believe that golf drills lead to acquired skills that you can take to the course.  A coach is a person who can guide you through a technical change, practice plan, mental hurdle, or even a different way of approaching the game or a shot altogether. 

“The most important thing is developing a rapport and trust with the student,” says Chase Cooper. “As the instructor, I need to communicate in a way they understand and make them feel comfortable enough to make changes.”  In a proper golf lesson, there should be questions that facilitate the next steps needed, and each session should offer communication on why we might be making this change vs how to do a move.  A great coach will meet you where you are and walk you through every step of the way on your path to better golf. 

For Greg Rose, a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) expert, patience and a building-block approach are critical: “You can’t rebuild a swing overnight. We’re retraining muscle memories through the repetition of proper movements and positions. Small incremental changes build the new groove over time.” Greg Rose also states, “There’s no substitute for hands-on guidance from a trained set of eyes. Investing just a couple of hours can pay huge dividends this season.”

The benefits of even one or two well-structured lessons can be game-changing. You’ll get personalized coaching, a clear plan of attack, and professional-level practice drills tailored specifically to your needs. “After a long layoff, it’s very common for faults and flaws to creep back into a player’s swing,” notes Dave Phillips. “A good instructor can quickly diagnose and address those issues.” So don’t just dust off your clubs this spring – invest in your golf game with a lesson or two. A professional instructor can quickly get you headed in the right direction and maximize your enjoyment of the course this season.

“The couple hundred bucks for a series of lessons is a very wise investment compared to losing multiple rounds and bits of your golf soul to a glaring swing flaw you can’t fix yourself.” – Chase Cooper