First Lesson

[Dan2501]

Received a block of 5 half-hour lessons for my birthday, and had my first one last night, and it went so well. Been playing about 2 years, and only had 1 proper lesson, so thought lessons would be a good idea for my birthday. Wasn't expecting much from the first lesson, but man, the small changes we made have made such a difference. Basically, I was breaking my wrist pretty much as soon as I took the club back. Once he'd given me an exaggerated 'feel' of what I should be doing, I had a couple of practise swings, and then hit 2 high, straight perfect irons straight at the flag. Felt amazing. I rarely get that sort of ball flight. I'm used to a much lower, drawing (sometimes duck-hooking) flight, so seeing the ball flying into the air straight at the target was incredible. Have 2 weeks before the next lesson, but have something I really need to work on now, and the incentive to working on it is massive, as I'd love to hit irons like that consistently.

Why did I not take the plunge and get lessons earlier?

 

[Rooter]

Why did I not take the plunge and get lessons earlier?

Because we all know that new expensive shiny clubs are the only real way to improve.

 

[guest100718]

Because we all know that new expensive shiny clubs are the only real way to improve.

And lessons are for girls.

 

[Dan2501]

And lessons are for girls.

Because we all know that new expensive shiny clubs are the only real way to improve.

Good points chaps, I have seen the error of my ways. I'll cancel my lessons, and order a new Titleist 915 Driver instead. The lessons are £99, the driver is £350. More expensive = more useful. Right?

 

[Rooter]

Good points chaps, I have seen the error of my ways. I'll cancel my lessons, and order a new Titleist 915 Driver instead. The lessons are £99, the driver is £350. More expensive = more useful. Right?

You have seen the light! Don't forget mine and Paddy's fee though for showing you the error of your ways. We accept cash and paypal.

 

[TheCaddie]

Received a block of 5 half-hour lessons for my birthday, and had my first one last night, and it went so well. Been playing about 2 years, and only had 1 proper lesson, so thought lessons would be a good idea for my birthday. Wasn't expecting much from the first lesson, but man, the small changes we made have made such a difference. Basically, I was breaking my wrist pretty much as soon as I took the club back. Once he'd given me an exaggerated 'feel' of what I should be doing, I had a couple of practise swings, and then hit 2 high, straight perfect irons straight at the flag. Felt amazing. I rarely get that sort of ball flight. I'm used to a much lower, drawing (sometimes duck-hooking) flight, so seeing the ball flying into the air straight at the target was incredible. Have 2 weeks before the next lesson, but have something I really need to work on now, and the incentive to working on it is massive, as I'd love to hit irons like that consistently.

Why did I not take the plunge and get lessons earlier?

Had my 4th lesson yesterday evening, and I cannot explain what a difference it has made to my swing, and consistency. Don't get me wrong, there is still a lonnnnnng way to go, but I could not recommend lessons highly enough for anyone who wants to seriously improve.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Big advocate of lessons. As someone for whom golf has never come easy, I need regular checks as the gremlins and bad habits creep back with alarming regularity if I'm not vigilant and diligent on what I work on