[ronda]

Looking to take some golf lessons. Wondering who are the good teachers? Would you recommend the TV Golf Academy? If so, would you recommend the 30 minute lessons or the 60 minute lessons? Figured I'd buy a few in a package. I am not a beginner, i've been playing for 20 years, but had rotator cuff surgery and can't get my swing back.

Any thoughts on couples instruction?

[Calisport]

50 minute lessons almost go too fast to get your money's worth but go for the longer one rather than 30 minutes.
I think Arnold Palmer or Saratoga driving range has golf pro lessons
I would go to the golf cages and try to get your swing back by hitting very effortlessly at first then try to work it out.
If not then get a lesson. I was hooking my balls and went to the cage and figured what to do.

[GpaVader]

Important to know what your learning style is and what you are hoping to learn. If you are looking to restart, classes are often better than individual lessons as you build off of fundamentals and you don't have someone hovering over you all the time. I actually took a golf class at a community college and that was the best class I ever took. It was cheap and broke me down to starting from scratch. If you just need a tweak or adjustment, that is where I found individual instruction worked best for me.

[Trayderjoe]

Originally Posted by ronda

Looking to take some golf lessons. Wondering who are the good teachers? Would you recommend the TV Golf Academy? If so, would you recommend the 30 minute lessons or the 60 minute lessons? Figured I'd buy a few in a package. I am not a beginner, i've been playing for 20 years, but had rotator cuff surgery and can't get my swing back.

Any thoughts on couples instruction?

I would recommend Wade Martin at the Palmer's Legends Golf Academy. My game went "in the tank" and I could not figure out what I was doing wrong. I was so fed up, I almost walked away from the game. Instead, I signed up at The Villages Golf Academy for a set of 3 or 4 private lessons, and Wade was the instructor I was assigned. He looked at my swing, shot a video and showed me in less than 10 minutes what my issue was at the time. He gave me some drills to work on, and over 3 or 4 lessons, I built my game back up. Note that he did not try to change my swing, but he helped me to correct what was causing my frustration.

Personally, I would go with the 30 minute lessons, and if you feel you need more help, sign up for more individual lessons. My perspective is that the pro instructor should be able, as Wade did, identify what I need to work on fairly quickly. As on the golf course, if you are thinking about too many things, you are not getting the best out of the lesson or the practice. Rather than getting a lesson for 60 minutes, I would rather learn what I need, go to the range, do the drills and see if I can incorporate the improvement suggestions. I can then do a focused follow-up at the next 30 minute lesson and "learn" the next build.

I would also remind you that if you have specific areas that you want to work on, there are also group lessons that are great-such as the chipping, pitching, bunker play, etc. that all have value depending upon your level of play. I had lessons years ago and I didn't learn half of what I did attending these other focused lessons. Joey Hidock is an excellent instructor and hosts "Joey's Short Game Clinic" (I attended 3 different clinics of his). I took a speed green reading course done by Tom Talbott and I was making putts much more consistently-my golf partners said that I was "deadly" when putting after taking his course.

As to couples instruction, I haven't done it, nor would I. I would rather focus on what I need to do, and let my wife do the same. Now this is based upon previous experience with my wife and golf lessons. She took group lessons with a girlfriend 25 years ago, after which we went out to play a pitch and putt course. She would ask my opinion as to what she should do on a shot, and when I gave her my opinion, she countered with "that is not what my instructor said". Should she take lessons now, I won't be there-that way if she asks me what she should do on a shot, I can ask her what her instructor thinks. No way I want to fall into that trap again. LOL!

[ronda]

Originally Posted by Trayderjoe

I would recommend Wade Martin at the Palmer's Legends Golf Academy. My game went "in the tank" and I could not figure out what I was doing wrong. I was so fed up, I almost walked away from the game. Instead, I signed up at The Villages Golf Academy for a set of 3 or 4 private lessons, and Wade was the instructor I was assigned. He looked at my swing, shot a video and showed me in less than 10 minutes what my issue was at the time. He gave me some drills to work on, and over 3 or 4 lessons, I built my game back up. Note that he did not try to change my swing, but he helped me to correct what was causing my frustration.

Personally, I would go with the 30 minute lessons, and if you feel you need more help, sign up for more individual lessons. My perspective is that the pro instructor should be able, as Wade did, identify what I need to work on fairly quickly. As on the golf course, if you are thinking about too many things, you are not getting the best out of the lesson or the practice. Rather than getting a lesson for 60 minutes, I would rather learn what I need, go to the range, do the drills and see if I can incorporate the improvement suggestions. I can then do a focused follow-up at the next 30 minute lesson and "learn" the next build.

I would also remind you that if you have specific areas that you want to work on, there are also group lessons that are great-such as the chipping, pitching, bunker play, etc. that all have value depending upon your level of play. I had lessons years ago and I didn't learn half of what I did attending these other focused lessons. Joey Hidock is an excellent instructor and hosts "Joey's Short Game Clinic" (I attended 3 different clinics of his). I took a speed green reading course done by Tom Talbott and I was making putts much more consistently-my golf partners said that I was "deadly" when putting after taking his course.

As to couples instruction, I haven't done it, nor would I. I would rather focus on what I need to do, and let my wife do the same. Now this is based upon previous experience with my wife and golf lessons. She took group lessons with a girlfriend 25 years ago, after which we went out to play a pitch and putt course. She would ask my opinion as to what she should do on a shot, and when I gave her my opinion, she countered with "that is not what my instructor said". Should she take lessons now, I won't be there-that way if she asks me what she should do on a shot, I can ask her what her instructor thinks. No way I want to fall into that trap again. LOL!

Thanks for the advise Joe. Yes, my game went "in the tank" and I cannot figure out what I am doing wrong. I had a long layoff due to the rotator cuff surgery, but my shoulder is fine, so thinking that's not the problem. I am also so fed up, I don't want to play anymore, but think know from experience it's probably 1 or 2 things I am doing wrong, but need someone to figure that out. I think a pro looking at a video of my swing could pinpoint it in a few minutes.

[ronda]

Originally Posted by GpaVader

Important to know what your learning style is and what you are hoping to learn. If you are looking to restart, classes are often better than individual lessons as you build off of fundamentals and you don't have someone hovering over you all the time. I actually took a golf class at a community college and that was the best class I ever took. It was cheap and broke me down to starting from scratch. If you just need a tweak or adjustment, that is where I found individual instruction worked best for me.

I am an engineer and think my learning style is technical and being in certain positions at different parts of my swing. I like to understand the what's and whys of the swing. I loved the book the 8 steps wing.

[jack.hunter00@yahoo.com]

Arnold Palmer academy

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by ronda

Thanks for the advise Joe. Yes, my game went "in the tank" and I cannot figure out what I am doing wrong. I had a long layoff due to the rotator cuff surgery, but my shoulder is fine, so thinking that's not the problem. I am also so fed up, I don't want to play anymore, but think know from experience it's probably 1 or 2 things I am doing wrong, but need someone to figure that out. I think a pro looking at a video of my swing could pinpoint it in a few minutes.

Save your money on lessons , take a video of a few swings and post it on this site. We can help you! Or at least we think we can. It would probably set the record for views and replies.

[asiebel]

I have worked with Sue Ellen at Palmer. She is great!
I recently had rotator cuff surgery and will be going to her when I am ready to resume golf!

[archerlc]

I have taken about 8 lessons over the years. In less than 5 swings most teachers have said “ Ok, here is what you need to correct.”
One instructor in The Villages said “ Do you know golf is a one piece takeaway”?
In a few swings I was back. The latest problem last summer “ You are not turning your hips.”
The important thing is to call someone. It might not be the right person but don’t delay. After they set you straight you will be kicking yourself for not going sooner. I’d start with 30 minutes just to be sure your teacher is the right person. Video helps if you are from Missouri.

[Foxtrot]

I agree, Arnold Palmer, 3 30 minute "lessons" with a pro. They will get you back in the "swing" of things. Well worth the money, it worked for me.

[DLJ1657]

Originally Posted by ronda

Looking to take some golf lessons. Wondering who are the good teachers? Would you recommend the TV Golf Academy? If so, would you recommend the 30 minute lessons or the 60 minute lessons? Figured I'd buy a few in a package. I am not a beginner, i've been playing for 20 years, but had rotator cuff surgery and can't get my swing back.

Any thoughts on couples instruction?

Ronda, I suggest you try a 30 minute class with Suellen Northrop at Palmer (352-259-5840). Let her assess your issue and get to know her. Then, longer classes with her would make sense if necessary. There are a lot of good instructors here, but we all have a personal learning style and I found it better to take a short class with someone before investing a lot of time and money with someone. Suellen was a perfect fit for me when I lost my swing. Good luck!

[hitemgood]

Originally Posted by ronda

Looking to take some golf lessons. Wondering who are the good teachers? Would you recommend the TV Golf Academy? If so, would you recommend the 30 minute lessons or the 60 minute lessons? Figured I'd buy a few in a package. I am not a beginner, i've been playing for 20 years, but had rotator cuff surgery and can't get my swing back.

Any thoughts on couples instruction?

I had lost my swing after rotator cuff surgery in 2018. Went to Mitch Adcock at Palmer - got me back on track. He is very good at diagnosing quickly what you are doing wrong. He played on the tour and is a very nice guy. I would recommend buying one of the 30 minute packages. Good luck on your recovery!

[SHIBUMI]

see someone and tell them of your rotator, ignore u tube and golf magazines, just a placebo

[chuckpedrey]

I suggest working from the back end of your game to the front - from putting to short irons to mid irons and lastly (and least important) to teeing off. Our executive courses are the free ticket to getting that part of your game worked out. Maria at Palmer is my wife’s recommendation for lessons.