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What's your ideal learning environment for junior golfers?

July 29, 2020 | 14 golf professionals contributed.

Teaching juniors anything, let alone a sport as hard as golf, can be intimidating. So we asked our golf professionals what is their ideal way to teach juniors a game that is difficult to master.

Who is the best tour player that amateurs can emulate?

July 23, 2020 | 11 golf professionals contributed.

It's a tour player's job to play and practice everyday. They have access to the best equipment, fitness routines, and mental game coaching. That's why it's tough for most amateurs to emulate what they do. So we wanted to find out who on tour amateurs can actually emulate without the need for hours and hours of practice.

What’s your philosophy for the mental aspect of the game?

July 21, 2020 | 9 golf professionals contributed.

The game of golf is often referred to as the game that is played between the ears. Well, since so much of the game is mental, we asked our golf professionals for some tips on the mental side that can help you improve.

What's your ideal pre-round warm up look like?

July 16, 2020July 20, 2020 | 16 golf professionals contributed.

When rushing to the first tee, warming up for a round of golf can often be an afterthought. So we asked our professionals what is the best way to warm up for a round to give you the best possible chance at going low.

What is your best advice to overcome nerves on the first tee?

May 18, 2020May 22, 2020 | 41 golf professionals contributed.

We've all had those "first tee jitters" at some point in our golfing career. Even the top professionals on the PGA Tour aren't immune to them. So how can we best deal with them to avoid making ourselves look bad when hitting that first tee shot?

How are instructors that can't give lessons right now staying in touch with students?

April 23, 2020April 27, 2020 | 22 golf professionals contributed.

Lots of golf professionals still can't give golf lessons right now, so how are they coping with the change? What are they using to stay in touch with their students and possibly give advice virtually?

How are you coping with the shift in your business and the golf industry right now? Any specific things you have changed as a result of this unforeseen shift?

April 10, 2020 | 22 golf professionals contributed.

With the current pandemic of COVID-19, many golf courses and golf instructors are facing tough situations. We asked a few golf professionals from around the country how they are coping with the change in circumstances.

How do you approach teaching golfers with adaptive needs?

March 27, 2020April 1, 2020 | 10 golf professionals contributed.

Teaching golfers with disabilities can certainly be a challenge to a novice golf professionals. Here are some tips and resources from our members who have taught golfers of all abilities.

What is an alternative to using TrackMan or FlightScope?

March 4, 2020March 5, 2020 | 14 golf professionals contributed.

Trackman and FlightScope are fantastic pieces of technology, which can be used to improve almost any golfer's game. However, both can be expensive investments. So what alternatives exist that might cost a little less?

To dial in distance on wedge shots, should players focus more on swing length or swing speed?

February 26, 2020March 3, 2020 | 31 golf professionals contributed.

Distance control is crucial when it comes to close shots under 100 yards from the hole. Two big ways to predictably control distance are the length of your swing and the speed of your swing. Most "feel" players will tell you they just feel how hard they need to hit the ball. More technical players might tell you they control distance by how far back they swing the club. Either way, let's see what our PGA Professionals have to say on the matter.

Q&A Roundups from Top Golf Professionals around the World