| When watching golf on television, one cannot help but | | | | might be given by Chuck Matlack, Mike Davis, or |
| wonder how men and women can make millions of | | | | Jimmie Pollard - all of whom are seasoned pro's with |
| dollars playing a game that looks so simple. Honestly, | | | | great portfolios - and with great rates to match! |
| who can't hit a ball into a hole with 4 or 5 tries? Ahh, | | | | Do I have to have private golf lessons, or are there |
| but golf is another one of those "finer arts", and it can | | | | other options? |
| take years and years of practice before you break | | | | Now that is a very good question. You can either |
| par - let alone try for those birdie thingies! For people | | | | receive golf lessons from an instructor in a one-on-one |
| looking to get into the sport, golf lessons are probably | | | | setting, or attend a "Golf School" where lessons are |
| the best way to go - unless you were raised on the | | | | given in groups. Clearly, you will get more personalized |
| greens like dear Tiger. | | | | golf lessons with a personal instructor, but the process |
| So, is there any real difference between instructors, or | | | | can take months, and progress may be slow. But if |
| will anyone do? | | | | you want to save some money and need a crash |
| Hey look, there are $7 an hour fry cooks at | | | | course, then golf lessons from one of the many |
| McDonald's and $100,000 per year chefs - both can | | | | available schools is the route to take. |
| teach you how to cook, but the results you'll | | | | What else should I know? |
| experience will be far different. While a higher price | | | | You should definitely know your own commitment |
| does not always mean higher quality, it is a good rule | | | | level. Look - golf lessons are not cheap. Whatever you |
| of thumb to go by when looking for the "Zen Master" | | | | learn - be it from Jimmie Pollard during a Las Vegas |
| instructor for your golf lessons. | | | | golf lesson or at Greg's Golf Shack - you will need to |
| How do I choose an instructor? | | | | reinforce what you learn with practice. Otherwise, you |
| As with almost any decision we make, the budget is | | | | are just wasting your money. So be sure that you |
| always a factor. How much money can you afford? | | | | really want to play the game, be it for business or |
| Are these golf lessons to help you meet clients, or are | | | | pleasure, before deciding to take golf lessons. |
| you just looking to learn how to play the game? If you | | | | As with anything else, you'll want your golf instructor or |
| really don't like golf but know it would be a great | | | | school to be the best investment of both time and |
| business asset, then you will want a better instructor. | | | | money possible. Therefore, don't be afraid to ask for |
| After all, the golf lessons then become a business | | | | references, or even to interview the potential |
| investment, correct? You will generally find the more | | | | instructors before making a decision. After factoring in |
| experienced and sought-after instructors giving golf | | | | budget, instruction style, and your own commitment |
| lessons at the higher end clubs and resorts. A Las | | | | level, select the best golf lessons option for you and |
| Vegas golf lesson at the Walter's Golf Academy | | | | your needs. You'll be glad you did. |