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Are YOU Ready For Golf Lessons?

Most golfers don't realize that they end up paying for golf lessons in more ways than one. The fact of the matter is this: Things are going to get worse before they get better.

Boulder City, Nevada - 5/8/2007 - Are YOU Ready For Golf Lessons?

As a golf teacher I encounter many people who just don't understand what golf instruction is all about. They are looking for the quick fix, and they want it yesterday.

There is no quick fix. Improving your golf swing is a process that takes time. How much you improve depends on how much time you are willing to devote to the process.

At the heart of the problem is something called "muscle memory". Your brain and body have internalized the faulty moves in your golf swing over the years. You can't feel it because it becomes as natural as breathing. Do you have to tell yourself, "put my other leg out in front this time", when you walk? No, you just walk.

Same principle applies to the golf swing. You just swing.

To compound the problem add your grip, posture, alignment, and stance to the equation. Chances are very good that you have engrained very bad habits in all four categories!

It is impossible to tell your brain and body to just "override" all these bad habits with one or two lessons.

If you don't believe me consider this. The best player in the world has changed his swing twice since turning pro in 1996. It took him a minimum of 2 years each time before he was confident with his new swing and felt he had gained a good sense of control!

If it takes the best player in the world 2 years, how can you realistically expect to do it in 2 hours?

When I interview someone for lessons I find out what expectations they have. If they want to fix their slice or gain 30 yards off the tee with one lesson, I don't take them on as a student. The reason is simple. They are NOT ready for lessons and I don't want them out there saying I'm not a good teacher because I couldn't fix their problem.

They just don't understand the process and I won't give them the opportunity to blame me for that.

You have to ask yourself if you're ready for lessons. Its a process, and you have to be willing to get worse before you get better.

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Deron Frederickson is owner of Frederickson Custom Clubs (http://www.fccgolf.com) and a Professional Clubmakers Society (PCS) Certified "Class A" clubmaker with 8 years experience. He is also a USGTF Associate Teaching Professional with 3 years teaching experience.

Contact Deron Frederickson for more on this topic. Direct line: (702) 374-7232 Email: deronf@fccgolf.com

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