A really stupid golf lesson
I’ve given up on reading most golf related information. This includes websites, magazines and email newsletters. I just don’t get that much from them and have long since stopped worrying about my golf swing or hitting the ball further. The other day an email slipped through my spam and bullshit detector. Sadly, the few minutes it took…
A better golf lesson
“I must be lifting my head. I’m doing something wrong. I can’t hit the ball!”. These were the comments coming from Andrew. No doubt he was struggling a bit with his golf game, but he was about to get some Strachan coaching. Me: You’re not lifting your head! This is a story you’re making up…
Don’t forget to hit the ball
Friend: I had a lesson the other day and it didn’t go so well. Me: What happened? Friend: There was a lot of talking and the Pro got me to do a number of things each time I hit the ball. Me (interrupting): How did all the instruction make you feel? Friend: Awkward. My mind…
A simple golf lesson
Golf coaching isn’t really rocket science – it’s quite simple. But each day I’m staggered at how difficult some golf professionals/coaches/golfers like to make it. I had my first unofficial golf lesson at my new property yesterday. It was with a family member (who will remain nameless) who was visiting us after our beautiful arrival.…
I made the mistake
Dear golfer, I had to apologise to a client during the week. It was my fault not his. After a lesson my client went away excited about playing golf more instinctively and automatically. Unfortunately he hadn’t quite grasped the concepts fully and didn’t make any progress. That’s my fault not his. We rectified the situation…
