When I first moved to Florida 5 years ago I started to take golf lessons and over the course of 2 years, used two different instructors.
While I played in my 20s while visiting my parents, I never before had official lessons, and it's fair to say that I was still a 'newbie' to the sport.
After roughly 20 lessons across the two instructors, endless hours on the golf range and a par 3 course (thanks to some very patient individuals who were willing to put up with my play 1 - 2x/week), I never got better. My ball striking was inconsistent (as in, I couldn't connect all the time) and while my love for the game never waned, I did become increasingly frustrated.
Elbow surgery forced me to take some time off and I decided that I needed to basically re-start from scratch.
After researching golf instructors in South Florida, I came across Jess. I read the reviews, watched his videos and made the conscious decision to NOT swing a club until I had my first lesson with Jess.
Well, that first lesson was today and I was absolutely floored.
While other instructors focused on my grip and just watched me hack away hour after hour, Jess gave me actual tools that I can use to better my game. We worked on 3 specific drills that I can now focus on. Basic drills, but this was the first time I actually understood what was inhibiting me from having a consistent ability to connect with the ball.
Somehow, these fundamentals were never discussed with me prior, even though I was taking lessons from PGA certified instructors.
I do believe everyone learns differently. For me, having a knowledge in the fundamentals (e.g., weight on front leg, shoulder down, wrists straight) for the first time leaves me with the feeling that I can do this.
Thanks, Jess! Practice starts tomorrow and I'm excited to continue this journey with you! read more