Pelz Short Game

[djlondon]

First post here, let's see how it goes. Used to be mid teens handicapper, now high handicapper getting back into the game after nearly 10 years of (at best) one corporate round a year. Problems areas are mid/long-irons and of course short game given the golf inactivity. Recently joined a club too so no excuses now.

I see alot of posts on Dave Pelz's various short game books. I bought one, have nearly finished, and find it interesting. I have watched a few YouTube videos to see some of the concepts in action, and have been using the behind the heel chipping method and it seems to work for me.

I'm a fan of immersion learning, so was thinking of trying out his three day short game school. I see one is offered at The Grove, but I'm surprised at the cost (>£1000). I guess its a golf "brand", and a nice venue you pay for, but that is still an astounding amount of money for three days instruction.

Has anyone ever done this course, or something similar? Would you recommend it, or just stick with the books and the DIY practice approach, or another course/school? I'm completely open-minded about this, and view this sort of thing as an investment in game improvement, but I don't want to throw away what is alot of money that could buy 15 focused one-on-one lessons from a good pro that could also sort out other parts of my game from outside 100 yards.

 

[CMAC]

First post here, let's see how it goes. Used to be mid teens handicapper, now high handicapper getting back into the game after nearly 10 years of (at best) one corporate round a year. Problems areas are mid/long-irons and of course short game given the golf inactivity. Recently joined a club too so no excuses now.

I see alot of posts on Dave Pelz's various short game books. I bought one, have nearly finished, and find it interesting. I have watched a few YouTube videos to see some of the concepts in action, and have been using the behind the heel chipping method and it seems to work for me.

I'm a fan of immersion learning, so was thinking of trying out his three day short game school. I see one is offered at The Grove, but I'm surprised at the cost (>£1000). I guess its a golf "brand", and a nice venue you pay for, but that is still an astounding amount of money for three days instruction.

Has anyone ever done this course, or something similar? Would you recommend it, or just stick with the books and the DIY practice approach, or another course/school? I'm completely open-minded about this, and view this sort of thing as an investment in game improvement, but I don't want to throw away what is alot of money that could buy 15 focused one-on-one lessons from a good pro that could also sort out other parts of my game from outside 100 yards.

theres your answer right there.

Plus you'll get more than 15 and probably video records and 'aftercare'

 

[HomerJSimpson]

First post here, let's see how it goes. Used to be mid teens handicapper, now high handicapper getting back into the game after nearly 10 years of (at best) one corporate round a year. Problems areas are mid/long-irons and of course short game given the golf inactivity. Recently joined a club too so no excuses now.

I see alot of posts on Dave Pelz's various short game books. I bought one, have nearly finished, and find it interesting. I have watched a few YouTube videos to see some of the concepts in action, and have been using the behind the heel chipping method and it seems to work for me.

I'm a fan of immersion learning, so was thinking of trying out his three day short game school. I see one is offered at The Grove, but I'm surprised at the cost (>£1000). I guess its a golf "brand", and a nice venue you pay for, but that is still an astounding amount of money for three days instruction.

Has anyone ever done this course, or something similar? Would you recommend it, or just stick with the books and the DIY practice approach, or another course/school? I'm completely open-minded about this, and view this sort of thing as an investment in game improvement, but I don't want to throw away what is alot of money that could buy 15 focused one-on-one lessons from a good pro that could also sort out other parts of my game from outside 100 yards.

Your paying for a top end pro at a top end venue and so its always going to be expensive. I'd rather find a decent local pro, ideally one with a reputation for being a good short game teacher, and go to them. Much cheaper option. I tried the Pelz method but found it too regimented and I lost any natural feel I had trying to swing to set positions per club