I think it is clear, that there is a shift in the way golf is going to be taught going forward.  The days of the 30 minute or 1 hour lesson are coming to an end.  The way it is moving is toward more on course instruction with a holistic approach to the game.  Supervised practice, fitness evaluation and on course work are just a few of the ways of how this new golf coaching will look.

Each coach will have the job to organize their programs around this new template.  There will be many variations and I’m sure some kind of multi-sport crossover will emerge.  Especially with golf becoming an olympic sport with government funded programs, many variations will emerge in countries all over the globe.

I know am working on my own variation based on the limitations of my facility on my situation.  Right now, I am looking to implement a pilot program with only a few select individuals to see how my first try at this scenario works.  With a small group, it will allow me to make quick changes if certain things aren’t working well.

Student understanding and improvement is the goal.  That can be agreed on by all of us.  How we get there and who comes up with the best model will be fun to watch.

Stay tuned for a detailed version…….