Nervick said one of the first questions he and his assistants ask is whether their students have equipment that fits correctly. Clubs should have the length, grip size, shaft stiffness and lie angle that fit the golfer. I really believe you are cheating yourself if you re not getting the right equipment, Nervick said. With all the technology available today, you re crazy if you don t have clubs and balls that fit you and your game. When looking to take lessons, it is important to find a pro who fits your game and personality.
Some pros work better with high-handicap players and some excel with low handicappers.
Some pros have a laid-back method of teaching and some lay out their lessons in black and white, their way or the highway. It all depends on your wants and goals, Murphy said. A higher-handicap player might just go to whoever the pro is at their course, and that s fine. An advanced player might want to look for somebody who has worked with better players and has had success with better players. The cost of lessons varies, with pros at public courses generally less expensive and more readily available to the general public than pros at country clubs.