How often should you take lessons?

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By Jay El

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  1. Jay El

    Jay El
    Carlsbad

    If the goal is to make meaningful improvements from say a 7-10 handicap level, how often should middle aged golfers take lessons?

    The common wisdom is take lessons in the off-season or when one can’t self diagnose problems. However, I see juniors taking 3-4 lessons a month and they are much better than us already! When I used to play tennis I took a lesson or clinic 3-4 times a month…sometimes a lesson and a clinic each week. Yet here I am trying to get better at golf without lessons?!

    Any thoughts about taking regular lessons to get better and to maintain a certain level?

  2. Frank P

    Frank P
    Port St. Lucie, FL

    Military
    I would get together with a PGA Teaching Professional and assess your situation.
  3. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    My thinking is very simple, Jay. How good do you want to play? Age has nothing to do with improving your game and I am assuming you were a rather good tennis player based on your comments.

    I quote you: "When I used to play tennis I took a lesson or clinic 3-4 times a month…sometimes a lesson and a clinic each week. Yet here I am trying to get better at golf without lessons?!" I believe you have the answer.

    I am 78 and when I am having issues, I go see my pro. Another pair of eyes can spot flaws very quickly. My pro and I try to play together once a week.

    Good luck.
  4. Nate M

    Nate M
    West Michigan

    I've never thought about it. However I have never had good luck with lessons. I've had 3 in my life (I'm 42).
  5. Pars and Stripes

    Pars and Stripes
    Midwest

    Depends on the golfer and what they are getting out of them. I am a 1hc, and last year I worked with my coach 1x/month. I always approach the sessions as an opportunity to practice properly with his eyes on me. So whether I am a mess and trying to get corrected, or I’m swinging it pretty well and just fine tuning, that hour with him is my time to practice together and pick his brain. Well worth the money (for me).
  6. Rob_Roth1

    Rob_Roth1
    San Diego, CA

    Jay El said:

    If the goal is to make meaningful improvements from say a 7-10 handicap level, how often should middle aged golfers take lessons?

    The common wisdom is take lessons in the off-season or when one can’t self diagnose problems. However, I see juniors taking 3-4 lessons a month and they are much better than us already! When I used to play tennis I took a lesson or clinic 3-4 times a month…sometimes a lesson and a clinic each week. Yet here I am trying to get better at golf without lessons?!

    Any thoughts about taking regular lessons to get better and to maintain a certain level?

    If money isn’t a concern, go for it! However, my suggestion is to take lessons once a month and then practice —ideally once a month or every couple of weeks—as juniors can never practice enough. It’s also essential to identify your faults, so using a camera to track your progress is a great idea.

    Additionally, if you can access a launch monitor, it can be incredibly helpful for tracking your improvement. Personally, as a former stack-and-tilt golfer with a path that was 8 to 10 degrees to the right, I relied on a launch monitor to monitor my progress effectively.

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