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