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Teaching Philosophy Final Thoughts


Teaching Golf Is Our Passion and Our Profession;

Getting You To Play Better Is Our Commitment

As TGA Certified teaching professionals, we are committed to helping you achieve a greater enjoyment of the game. Whether you are just being introduced to the game or training for high level tournament play, our approach will help you realize your golfing goals.

We place a strong emphasis on the importance of the pre-swing fundamentals of set-up and posture. A proper grip, correct aim and alignment, ideal stance position, proper balance, correct ball position for each club and finally the most important thing, perfect posture, are all the foundation and basis of any good golf swing. We cannot emphasize this enough. You cannot make a great golf swing from an improper set-up and posture.

We spend a lot of time educating the student on the how’s and why’s and not so much on the do’s and don’ts. This is fundamental to our golf instruction philosophy. Understanding the cause and effect relationships that occur with your golf swing will help you improve sooner and become a better player. We do not hide anything, we keep no secrets. The more knowledge you have, the better equipped you are to handle the challenges of this game. In fact, we spend a lot of time dispelling many of the myths and bromides that seem to permeate the golf world. Ben Hogan said, “I’m tired of these bromides that don’t mean anything, I want to know what to do right in my golf swing, not what I do wrong”.

We believe that great and open communication between the student and the instructor is essential. We want to fully explain and have you thoroughly understand the different concepts we discuss. We never ask you to do something a certain way without explaining the reason and purpose for it. We want you to be able to self-correct when things start to go bad while playing golf. Playing Golf to the best of your potential is directly related to your knowledge and understanding of your game. Too many instructors teach quick fix “band-aid” remedies to cure swing faults; we treat the causes and prescribe remedies that cure these faults permanently.

There are three forms of learning styles: auditory, visual and kinesthetic. Since all people are different, it only follows that they learn new tasks differently. As golf coaches / instructors, it is our responsibility to be sure that you understand the message in the most concise method possible. The art of communication is vital in your Golf learning experience. In layman’s terms those three learning styles can best be described as: HEAR IT, SEE IT, FEEL IT. We believe the fastest way for you to improve is to stimulate all three forms of learning styles.

Extensive use of the latest cutting-edge technologies are blended together to help enhance that learning experience. What you “feel” like you are doing is most often not the case. It is our job to transmit the correct “feels” to you, so that when you play your mind is not bogged down with a zillion swing thoughts. Remember, the golf swing is a feel and not a thought. “Feel and real” must be the same to play consistent Golf.

“Practice doesn’t make perfect, only perfect practice makes perfect.” -John Wooden. Swing development or change requires intelligent practice along with professional guidance to keep you on the path to better golf. Practicing correctly with prescribed swing drills and the use of prescribed training aids will help ensure this is accomplished. Practice creates repetition and repetition brings about change. We have the finest and most complete Golf practice and training equipment and training aids in the world.

We encourage feedback from you along the way. We want to hear your thoughts, feelings and make sure you understand what we are trying to do. It is important that you feel comfortable with and can relate at ease with your instructor. We strive to enhance your comfort level so you can develop trust in your instructor and what he/she is teaching you. Vital to your success is providing us with continual feedback and consistent information.

We believe there is no one particular way to swing a golf club. You only need to look at the PGA tour to see this, however all these professionals employ the same basic fundamentals. We do not teach a particular method or golfing style, we teach you and your own unique individuality within the realm of correct fundamentals. Your strength, flexibility, body type, and athletic ability, along with your determination and desire, are all important components that we utilize in developing your personal and unique program all designed to allow you to become the best golfer you can be.

The Golf Academy by The Sports Club/LA offers the complete package to take your game to the next level.

  1. Vi Digital Video Analysis with high frame rate cameras for Swing Style
  2. K-Vest TPI 3D Motion Analysis for Optimum Swing Efficiency
  3. Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Physical Screening for Golf Specific Fitness

Please visit our Technology section and read about all of the cutting-edge tools we use to improve your performance.

Start the process…book a TGA Swing Performance Screen today.