GOLF NOT GOLF SWING
Aaron has worked in the golf industry for 24 years now, spending the last 14 years as a Senior full-time coach
Assessed in context
Matthew didn’t have any real weaknesses but struggled to hold it together for 18 holes. We initially gave him a safer option, around the short game with a low sand wedge shot that had a very predictable flight Improved some of his set up and got him in contact with a fitness trainer to give him some specific workout aimed at improving his golf. His strength is his driver distance and consistency of flight .
Focussed on key areas
We have left the full swing alone for much of the programme. Incorporating some control of ball flight, either higher or lower or drawing and fading which has increased the predictability of ball flight. We have worked through the Winter using Bull3d motion capture to work on improving his swing.
Quick wins in the short game
Ross had been stuck on 12 handicap for 10 years, growing increasingly frustrated with his Driving and lack of consistency. Following the on-course sessions, it became clear that although the long game could be improved the quick wins were on the short game. We devised a game that Ross could complete at home of the carpet to improve his short putting. Ross stuck religiously to the practice plan. he sent me his scores on a daily basis. I was able to encourage and offer advice over text message.
Stuck to the plan
Within 3 months he had achieved his putting task as well as reduce his handicap to single figures for the first time. Ross continues to work on his driver accuracy and short game, using 3d golf lessons has simplified the process this year.
Ambition of single figures
Paul has set the target of becoming a single figure handicap. A lofty goal considering he started the programme on 18 handicap. Following the on-course sessions, it became clear as a coach although the slight fade off the tee was costing him some distance. However, the quicker option was to improve his chipping and putting.
What was the plan?
We worked hard for 9 months improving his chipping and pitching as well as setting putting tasks for him to complete. We worked with specialist putting coach Oli Leett on his putting stroke and delighted to say his I now a 13 handicapper moving closer too his goal. Paul has now set his attention on straightening out his driver and adding more distance using 3d golf motion capture.
Aaron has worked in the golf industry for 24 years now, spending the last 14 years as a Senior full-time coach