Which way round to have lessons

[PeterPumpkinEater]

I have been bought a lessons package for Xmas which consists of 2no 45min lessons and 1no 60min on course lesson.

My dilemma is this, do I have the 60min on course lesson first so the pro can see what I'm doing on the course and then alter it on the range with the two 45min lessons.

OR

Have the lessons on the range first and then see if I can adopt it on the course.

What would you guys do?

 

[Macster]

I wouldnt bother with on course lessons at all, you'll waste far too much time walking between shots ??

Just have 3 45min lessons on the range.

 

[PeterPumpkinEater]

Got to have the on course lesson as it was part of the package.

 

[Tommo21]

I wouldnt bother with on course lessons at all, you'll waste far too much time walking between shots ??

Just have 3 45min lessons on the range.

Sorry dont agree with above. The pro will tell you the best way to go. Course lessons are better than you think as you're not on the same set up all the time. It's easy to line up shot after shot on the practice area, but can you do it for each shot on the course. The pro also gets to know what you're thinking and can give you good tips on how to course manage that fits your HC and playing ability.

 

[forefortheday]

Range for me first Peter.

You can chat to the pro to give him some idea of your overall game but I would do the swing stuff first then have the oncourse lesson after you have accomodated what suggestions your pro will have.

Only had 1 on course lesson before and that consisted of "Look how far I can hit it".And him shouting 2 shot penalty when I grounded my club in the sand, I explained I'd only just taken up the game but he still insisted on adding it to my card the swine!

I've since swapped to another pro.

 

[John_Findlay]

Have to agree with TOMO21 on this one.

You'll save more shots initially through good course management than you would with simple technical lessons, which may take months to master, but which are well worth it with hard work. The on-course lesson is a great option.

 

[terryb]

I started with a series of lessons at the range to get the basic technical stuff and then, after some months, had an on course lesson which I found very useful in terms of course management.

Will be having another on course lesson in the New Year whilst still continuing with lessons on the range.

 

[TonyN]

I would have the 2 range lessons first, see what he suggests. If he changes anything, give it a while to bed in and then get out and concentrate on the course management without having to think about swing thoughts.

Is there a time limit in which you must take them?

could you wait long enough between lessons to get comftable with the changes and then just spend the course lesson on management and leave mechanics out of it.

 

[GB72]

Just about to book in for an on course lesson myself as not had one since I joined this club. Last one was great because it is easier perform a swing in a structured, unpressured lesson environment but my pro was then able to pick up and correct the bits that I was not taking onto the course or was forgetting as I got flustered. Also great help with course management.

Take the 2 45 minute lessons first then go out on the course and see if you can apply what you have learned.

 

[Herbie]

I wouldnt bother with on course lessons at all, you'll waste far too much time walking between shots ??

Just have 3 45min lessons on the range.

Sorry dont agree with above. The pro will tell you the best way to go. Course lessons are better than you think as you're not on the same set up all the time. It's easy to line up shot after shot on the practice area, but can you do it for each shot on the course. The pro also gets to know what you're thinking and can give you good tips on how to course manage that fits your HC and playing ability.

I agree with Tomo, you can see an awful lot in a golfer watching them play a round, it can help the pro plan his strategy for teaching. You cannot see all the persons attributes and failings on the range, but you can see most of those qualities in a round. Go for the round first and let the pro plan your next step. Dont be upset if the pro doesnt talk much during the round, some do, some dont, but you will find out more at the end.

 

[theeaglehunter]

On course lessons will definitely be beneficial i feel despite never having had one. If it was me I would have the on course lesson first and ten then other two. The order is probably pretty irrelevant to be honest, that is just what I would do.

 

[Cernunnos]

If the Pro Has Something Like V1 video via Laptop I'd say Have a Lesson on the Rnge first, then Have an on course lesson to see how you've taken to improving certain things with the swing.

Having said this there is nothing stopping you splitting the lesson into two seperat halves especially if an hour long... A little range work a little on course & then this will dictate where the whole of the next lesson may be best done.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I'd go with the lessons first and leave the on-course one for a couple of months. This will give you a chance to bed in any swing changes the pro makes to your game, but also gives the course a chance to dry out and warm up. I can't see much mileage in a playing lesson on a wet or frosty course to temporary or frozen greens.

There is a lot of value in a playing lesson as a pro will be able to show you how to course manage particularly if you hit an errant shot and explain the justification in say just hitting a wedge recovery out of rough or when to gamble and take a shot on.

 

[RGuk]

What would you guys do?

Have the regular lessons first, practice like mad, then hit the course and see what you can do with straighter hitting and some pro tips on course management.