Golf Instruction Clinics Or Schools…Are They The Same?

March 30, 2007

Have you ever been to a golf instruction clinic before? Usually it is the head teaching pro at your local or private golf club. He/she puts on a clinic specific to a particular phase or shot in your golf swing.

Anything from a short game clinic to full swing. So what is the difference between a golf clinic and school? Usually the golf school is of bigger scope. It covers all asplects of the game including full swing, swing faults, short game (bunker, chipping, pitching, putting) and other aspects.

Golf schools are usually a lot more money, since they do cover more aspects and have more golfers in them. They have to employ more instructors to keep the teacher/student ratio at a good level, so the golfer has adequate attention to his/her needs.

Golf clinics can even be on a regular basis at your club. For example, every Tuesday there might be a different clinic by the same teacher, or a different one, convering a different aspect of the game. These types of clinics are very popular among beginning and amateur golfers who don’t have a good understanding of fundamentals.

Take a look at your current needs as a golfer to help you make a decision on what type of instruction to undertake. If you have a specific need, you might want a one-on-one lesson to get 100% of attention from you instructor.

If you’re looking to improve your bunker play, you could sign up for the next bunker or short game clinic. But if you want to learn every aspect of the game from full swing to putting, then a full on golf instruction school would be your best choice.

When considering price, you will get more bang for your buck staying local. Either at your club, or a nearby practice range with certified instructors. The “high-end” schools like the Dave Pelz schools, or the ESPN Golf Schools will hit your wallet a thousand or more.

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