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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.

How do you keep from getting "over-technical" and thinking too much?

February 14, 2020 | 9 golf professionals contributed.

The internet has a wealth of knowledge on all things - and golf is no exception. Golfers can quickly become overwhelmed with too much information about swing mechanics, so how do you keep from getting too technical? How can you avoid "paralysis by analysis"?

Who inspired you to get into golf and ultimately pursue becoming a golf professional?

February 14, 2020February 17, 2020 | 47 golf professionals contributed.

Golf is such a storied sport with lots of traditions passed on through generations. We asked some our golf professionals what it was that ultimately made them want to pursue a career in the game of golf.

Is a wide variety of winners on Tour in today's game a good thing?

January 11, 2020January 14, 2020 | 28 golf professionals contributed.

Gone are the days of dominant PGA Tour players (think Jack, Arnie, Tiger) - we're now seeing a lot of incredible talent on the Tour. But is this good for the game? Did those dominant players and their rivalries bring about more spectators to the sport?

Who is your favorite player on Tour right now and why?

December 13, 2019December 16, 2019 | 29 golf professionals contributed.

We asked our Backswing professionals who their favorite players on Tour are right now.

Q&A Roundups from Top Golf Professionals around the World