Why would anyone have the need for a personal golf coach ?

Certainly the premise for this thought isn't directed toward the weekend golfer who plays and loves the game, but does so as an outing with friends.

No, this article is for those of you who play more often and enjoy the competition of tournaments and such and certainly for those who aspire to take their game as far as they possibly can.

For one, the competitive aspect of today's golf game has changed greatly. If you are going to compete and compete well, attention to your game is a never ending process as long as you strive to remain competitive.

Competitive golf today has evolved to a sport that is now serious not only about the technology and mechanics of the golf swing, but now aspects such as nutrition, and physical fitness have become part of the daily routine and lifestyle for the competitive golfer.  

Having a trusted golf coach for you and your game is like having a trusted mechanic for your car. The more comfortable you can become with your personal golf coach the more the coach will not only understand the strengths and weaknesses of your golf swing, but will also understand how you tick as well.

This is an important aspect. A good golf coach will understand what physical movement you excel at the one's you don't. The golf coach will come to know how much change and corrective measures you handle at one time without breaking down you game. A good golf coach will know when not to change your swing.

The link between the physical and mental in the golf swing is that like no other sport and a personal golf coach can not only help you with both but can recognize when it's time to work on what. As your game improves and you climb the competitive ladder, you will be well served to settle in with someone who knows both you and your swing.

Don't let your competitors gain this advantage over you. Maybe up until now you have been your own golf coach working through all of the daily and weekly trials and tribulations of maintaining and improving your swing.

But as the competition gets stronger with each level, you'll reap the benefits of a golf coach that can quickly spot the nuances of your swing and keep you on track with only minor adjustments before they would become more major surgery on your swing.

Certainly having your own golf coach is a personal golf coach is … a personal decision. But if your demands from your game are struggling to meet your expectations, then it is definitely worth considering.

Play Good Golf!

Jeff O'Brien