| The following paragraphs summarize the work | | | | time to practice and an opportunity to |
| of golf lessons experts who are completely | | | | completely focus on the game. You'll |
| familiar with all the aspects of golf | | | | typically be less interrupted than if you |
| lessons. Heed their advice to avoid any golf | | | | were playing on your own, stopping to chat |
| lessons surprises. | | | | with friends along the way. But others say |
| | | | the simple fact of having someone |
| Those of you not familiar with the latest on | | | | scrutinizing every move and offering constant |
| golf lessons now have at least a basic | | | | advice is more distracting than helpful. |
| understanding. But there's more to come. | | | | Decide whether you're one of those who accept |
| | | | direction and works well in that situation. |
| If you've been thinking about taking up golf, | | | | That's a major clue as to whether golf |
| or if you're a golfer in search of a better | | | | lessons are a good idea. |
| game, you may have considered golf lessons. | | | | |
| But are golf lessons really beneficial? And | | | | Remember that a golf coach's job is to teach |
| how do you find a pro who will offer good | | | | you to golf correctly. That means that there |
| advice? | | | | are some habits that he (or she) will be |
| | | | trying to ingrain and others they'll be |
| There are some who swear that lessons are | | | | trying to break. While golfing correctly is a |
| vital and others who say that practice is the | | | | terrific goal, many golfers have some bad |
| only thing that will improve your golf game. | | | | habits that they tout as benefiting their |
| The truth seems to lie somewhere in the | | | | game. Changing your grip, adjusting your |
| middle. But before you drop your coach or | | | | stance or even using different equipment may |
| sign up for lessons, consider what it is that | | | | be among the "must do" list from your coach. |
| you hope golf lessons will accomplish. | | | | You may resist those changes. You have two |
| Outlining your goals may help you decide | | | | options. You can do your best to follow the |
| whether you truly need lessons or simply more | | | | instructions, or you can explain that you |
| time on the course. | | | | aren't planning to change that particular |
| | | | habit. If you don't plan to change, you may |
| If you play with others who play | | | | need to reexamine your decision to take |
| exceptionally well, you may want to find | | | | lessons. Without following directions, |
| someone to give you some help with your game. | | | | lessons may become a waste of time and effort |
| Whether that's a paid coach or merely a | | | | on both parts, and money on yours. |
| friend who plays well is strictly a personal | | | | |
| choice. Getting some pointers and tips may be | | | | Golf lessons are great for some people. It's |
| a good way to ensure that you don't totally | | | | a personal decision whether you are one of |
| embarrass yourself in front of other players. | | | | those who will benefit from a coach - formal |
| | | | or informal. But remember that the most |
| If you're serious about the game, you've | | | | important thing to improve your golf game is |
| probably been involved long enough that you | | | | simply practice. |
| don't need advice on whether to get a coach. | | | | |
| But if you've only recently discovered the | | | | As your knowledge about golf lessons |
| joy of golfing, you may find yourself looking | | | | continues to grow, you will begin to see how |
| for a way to improve your game. Golf lessons | | | | golf lessons fits into the overall scheme of |
| could very well be the answer. | | | | things. Knowing how something relates to the |
| | | | rest of the world is important too. |
| Some people say that lessons give them a set | | | | |