If you are new to golf, stop watching YouTube. Stop listening to your friends.  Stop watching golf instruction programs on TV.  On second thought, do all of those things.  Once you realize those avenues will not lead you to where you want to be I want you to give me a call.

Generally speaking, most golf instruction fails to address one important principle;  learning simple motion first, leads to the more complex motion later.  As an example, every major league pitcher evolved from the simple motion of tossing a ball at a very young age.  His growth and the development of coordination were the primary drivers to his eventual development into becoming a major leaguer.  Even after the development from Little League through high school and beyond, the rookie pitcher still seeks the advice of coaches and those pithcers that have more experience.  Even those who are established continue to learn new things, be it by experimenting or seeking input from coaches and other pitchers that have developed techniques unknown to them.

I put "new golfers" into two categories;

 Never done before

 This golfer has never played golf.  This golfer has been to a driving range on only a few occasions.

 Limited experience

This golfer has played very little or not at all. This golfer has spent some time at a driving range trying to hit balls by trial and error, by some kind of instuction via multi-media or through the help of friends.

 

To each of these I offer the same advice; Seek the help of a professional.  Print or electronic media may have valuable information but may not be addressing your specific needs.  As well intentioned as your "firends" may be and as accomplished as they have themselves become, they are not professional instructors. 

Why Me?

I am an accomplished golfer.  I have played at a professional level beginning at the age of 25. That is not what sets me apart as an instructor.  I have over 40 years of teaching experience.  In those years I have not been focused on the latest technique nor have I tried to reinvent the golf swing.  I have dedicated my teaching practice to better understanding the learning processs as evidenced by observing the development of children.  Children learn by doing, not by "learning" technique.  Technique is the last stage of learning a new physical skill.  Simple fundamental motion is the driver of the more complex.  In fact, learning proper "mechanics" can actually retard the development of the simple motion.

Simple motion is the driver of the more complex motion.  Do not confuse simple with easy.  In fact that is an enormous detriment to the learning process.  If you regard the simple as too easy and therefore not worth consideration, you will neglect the development of the simple motions and retard your progress to fulfilling your potential.