As a golf coach, my goal is always to meet each student where they are—and that includes knowing when technology can help, and when it’s best to keep things simple. While I don’t rely on launch monitor data for every lesson, I do have a Mevo+ in my toolkit, and I use it strategically depending …
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Jared is an intermediate golfer. When he first came to me in the Fall, he had a swipey, slow speed, high effort, over-the-top golf swing that led to poor contact, short distance, and lack of direction control. He missed both left and right. However, in just five lessons and three short months, you can see the …
Alex was a Division 1 collegiate swimmer. Needless to say, he is athletic, strong, and knows how to control his body. However, when he came to me and as a struggling beginning golfer, I could see that he lacked some basic fundamentals, such as grip, posture, and set up. I believe the best teachers of …
I’ll be honest. I have never hit a 7-iron this far before in my life. 190-201 yards of carry consistently in this range session is not usual for me. Maybe 175-185 consistently, but not 200 yards. On the golf course, I would never pull out my 7-iron at this yardage. The thing is I wasn’t …
I would say that the grip is the arguably the most important fundamental to get right in the golf swing. The reason is because it is the only physical connection you have to the golf club, and furthermore, it will have the greatest effect on your club face. Given that the club face is what …
Hazel is a complete beginner. She had never swung a golf club before coming to me for golf lessons. In only her second full swing lesson, and her fifth lesson overall, I showed her how to use her lower body and use the ground more to push off in the right way. She said, “Hmm. …
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As you improve, you embrace the truth that golf is a game that requires making adjustments. But the key is learning to make helpful adjustments at the right time that lead to the desired outcome for your golf shots. Too many times, golfers make unhelpful adjustments. Usually this is a result of not understanding what …
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A LIVE ZOOM LESSON? You can receive instruction from the comfort and convenience of your own home or wherever you may be. Ask specific questions and actively demonstrate your question with movements and examples in an engaging fashion. Listen to your coach explain observations from your swing analysis based on …
Golf certainly isn’t easy. But many of us have made it harder than it needs to be. This post explains why and how golf can be easier for so many people.
Will McIntosh first picked up a persimmon 4-wood that his father cut down for him four decades ago. He is an avid golfer and educator with a diverse set of life experiences and credentials that facilitate a unique learning experience. Will’s mission is to positively impact your life through better golf so that you can enjoy the game for a lifetime.
