Player Advantage Program Teaching Methodology:

Instructor teaches each student in an effective manner which is consistent with the 5 Modern Fundamentals of Golf.

 Instructor listens to each students personal swing and playing issues and determine the best cause of action.

Instructor uses drills while teaching to make the swing effortless.

Instructor  explains in thorough detail how to actually play the game better.

Instructor teaches "unconscious golf." That is how to play without much thought(s).

Student benefits of the Player Advantage Program:

Student will learn about common swing misconceptions.
 

Student will learn the basics(modern fundamentals) once and for all.

Student will learn how to practice AND PLAY. Hint: Separate practice from play.

Student will be more consistent once they comprehend the Player Advantage.

Student will have fun while playing the "World's Greatest Game, the game for all ages."

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Are you working on the right things? Don't practice what you nare already good at first. Practice what you really struggle with. Is it bunker play? Short putts? The driver? Whatever it is practice it first, especially if it is putting as it makes up approximately 42% of the game. That's all for now.

Have you ever four-putted? I believe everyone that has played for any length of time has four-putted or worse. I recall Tiger Woods four-putting at The Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia a few years back. To cut to the chase I am using this as an example of one of the myriad of "bad things" that can happen on the golf course at any time. Now, the nuts and bolts of this is for me to pose another question. How did you react? I'll bet you thought you were a real dunce. Most people have been programmed to accept defeat way too often. The Tennessee Titans football team lost their first six games in 2009. How did they respond? Four victories in a row. Never give up. Use your bad hole or two to refocus your mind and to go through your routine. Stalk the putt like Tiger Woods would after that experience. Listen, golf is not a perfect game. People are human, things happen on the golf course. Choose to react with a smile and try to birdie the next hole. If you let it get to you your score will be even worse. Choose to be the best you can be on that day and remember, golf is a game.

This short article addresses something few golfers think about enough. Please check your grip, posture and stance(alignment) on a regular, ongoing basis. The grip, if not perfect will definitely make the outcome of each shot worse than it should be. Your posture and stance can effect the swing path which in turn leads to off the mark shots. I will delve into this in further detail at a later time but remember for now to check these fundamentals on a daily basis.

If you ever start to play bad remember to go through your preshot routine. That should get you back on track fairly quickly. If you don't have a certain preshot routine one that I use is get behind the ball and first visual the shape and trajectory of the shot. Then visualize where you want the ball to land. Take a few practice swings and then address the ball. Then just make sure that you make an aggressive swing. That should get you back on track to playing your game.

One thing that almost all golfers do is overestimate their abilities. Try to hit the shot that you know you can pull off 70 percent of the time. Even if you miss it a little you still should be in good shape and if you make a putt or two you might find yourself shooting a great score.

Please call Mr. Boyd at 281-755-6797 to schedule a golf lesson in the Houston, Texas area or email him at greg@houstongolflesson.com Mr. Boyd has an added feature to his instruction. He now uses the fantastic new training aid called "THE DREAMSWING." When you use the dreamswing you can take practice swings or hit practice shots. This new device promotes the perfect swing path or plane and cuts down on the time it takes to get better. A picture of the dreamswing is on this page but feel free to visit www.dreamswing.com for further information. I also sell the dreamswing so if you think you want one please call me at 281-755-6797. I will implement the dreamswing in selected lessons. Lessons will be given at the new Anchor Driving Range in New Caney or at Brown's Golf World in Humble.  YOU CAN SCHEDULE more than one hour at a time now. In fact, I recommend it for new students. You can even request a playing lesson or a combination golf range and playing lesson. To keep it simple, the cost for that type of lesson, besides range balls and greens fee is $125 for 18 holes. Please call in early to book your appointment. Lessons are booked one week in advance. Adult lesson prices are as follows:$50 for first lesson, $40 thereafter.  Junior rates are $30 per hour or $45 for a group of two Juniors. Please note that I have a strict cancellation policy. 24 hour advance notice is required for all cancellations. No exceptions are made. The fee for late cancellations is one half of the lesson price and must be paid before the next lesson.