After teaching 20+ years to hundreds of students and thousands of lessons, my teaching philosophies have certainly changed through the years, as the advances in both golf equipment and the tools instructors now have available have changed the game. The one constant that I have I always stuck to is this: golfers need to know WHY the golf ball reacts to the swing and golf club and how to make the necessary adjustments mid-round or during practice sessions.  My students are well-versed in ball flights, to analyze the shot pattern they’re seeing, so that they can “stop the train wreck” on the golf course. I see too many golfers that start hitting their golf ball sideways and have no idea where to start or how to get back on track. With the FlightScope technology I use during golf lessons, you can see the data that will train you to hit the shots you desire.

Course management is also a major focus with my students. I see many golfers that can swing the club pretty well, but aren’t rewarded with the scores that the swing should produce. Many times, it’s how golfers play golf, instead of how they swing the club that makes the difference on the scorecard. We’ll learn to manage your game, develop and play to strengths, and make weaknesses in you game better, or how to avoid them altogether.

Swing Philosophy

My swing philosophies are fairly simple. Since we are trying to produce repeating ball-flights, I’m usually looking for function over form. I teach golfers to use the ground for power, to be able to turn their bodies the correct way, to get the golf club in positions to produce a repeatable, powerful, accurate golf shot. I take what you do well, what you can repeat, and make it better.  I’m not looking to completely overhaul your golf swing.