Instruction Overview
Lessons are available to members, guests, non members, and juniors.
Video analysis is used to identify flaws in technique and individual drills are provided to correct them.
Verbal, kinesthetic, visualization and mental techniques are also used.
Strength and conditioning programs are designed to assist with golfers' posture, balance and control.
- Conventional Rotational Swing
- Revolution Golf by Paul Wilson
- The Swing Surgeon developed by Don Trahan. Don's son DJ is a two time winner on the PGA tour and has adopted his father's method since childhood. This swing is a limited turn vertical 3/4 back swing and is an exceptional alternative to the conventional rotaional swing. This swing is ideal for those suffering with back problems.
General Information
Lessons by appointment: Contact me on my cell 360-969-1127
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Schedule On-Line Lessons Or Book Lessons Direct
Register on-line under the Appointments tab then click the green Register button. Only upon registration will you be able to make on-line bookings. Once registered and to make all future on-line bookings you must first log in. Click the appointment tab then click the green log in button. Enter your username and password and you will be ready to schedule your lesson. Choose the Lesson Category first using the scroll down menu and then choose the Lesson Type using the scroll down menu. Choose your date and then the time you would like. Wait for the confirmation in the box to appear and you will know your lesson has been confirmed. Set up email and text reminders by clicking the options button. A computer generated email will appear on all confirmed bookings.
If you prefer to make your lesson appointment directly with me please contact me on my cell 360-969-1127
During your instruction you will learn:
Set Up For Success
Grip, Aim, Stance & Posture
Full Swing
Determine the correct fundamentals for your game
Conventional Rotational Swing
Perfect Connection Golf Swing
The Peak Performance Golf Swing
The Stack and Tilt Swing
Loading motion (back swing)
Unloading motion (down swing)
Club face position during the swing and impact
Club head path
Timing, tempo, rhythm and balance
Ball Flight Laws
Short Game (Putting ,Chipping, Pitching, Sand, Lob)
- Key elements of all shots
- Importance of the set up for different shots
- Recommended 4 wedge system
- Different trajectories for wedge play
- Correct bounce for wedge play
- Drills to improve your skills
Practicing With Purpose
- Establishing a pre shot routine
- Target awareness
- Proper use of alignment aids
- Establishing a specific practice routine
- Keeping it simple
- Time management
- Establishing a feel of what you are trying to do
On Course Strategies
- Staying in the present - no outcome thoughts
- Committing to each shot
- Maintaining a positive mental attitude
- Play to strengths
- Lay up strategies
- Maintaining focus
- Maintaining energy level
- Breathing to control anxiety
- Mindfull not mechanical thoughts
- Have fun and enjoy the process
Specialty and Trouble Shots
- Uphill Lies (hitting up the slope)
- Downhill Lies (hitting down the slope
- Sidehill Lies (ball above feet)
- Sidehill Lies (ball below feet)
- Rough and Tight Lies
- Lob Shots
Mental Game - Ready, Aim, Swing
- Self - Regulation
- Focus Of Energy
- Intensity Management - Low
- Intensity Management - High
- Attention Control
- Thought Control
Ball Flight Laws
Ben Hogan stated the the sure judge of your shot making is the flight of your golf ball. Understanding what your ball is doing in flight gives you an understanding of finding the areas in your swing that cause it.
Two principals must be considered in ball flight, the swing-path and club head position at impact. The swing-path is the direction the club is traveling in relation to the target line. It is the initial starting direction of the golf ball’s flight in relation to where you are aiming.
There are three path positions. If the path is along he target line, (inside square to inside) the ball will start straight. If the path is Inside To Out of the target line or swinging right, the ball will start right. Iif the path is Outside To In of the target line or swinging left, the ball will start left.
There are three club face positions at impact. A square, open or a closed club face will effect the way the golf ball curves in flight. If the club head is square or straight to the swing path, the ball will not curve. If the club face is open to the swing path the ball will curve to the right. If the club face is closed to the swing path the ball will curve to the left.
NINE BALL FLIGHTS:
ball starts left and curves further left
ball starts left and continues in that direction
ball starts left and curves to the right
ball starts straight and curves left
ball starts straight and continues straight
ball starts straight and curves right
ball starts right and curves left
ball starts right and continues in that direction
ball starts right and curves to the right
Five basic impact factors influence how the club face strikes the ball. They are club head path, club head alignment, angle of approach, velocity and solidness of contact. What the club is doing at impact determines the golf balls initial starting direction, the degree and direction of curve its trajectory and distance it travels.