| There are many criteria to selecting the | | | | Key #4) Price |
| school that is worthy of the investment, and | | | | |
| this is not an exhaustive list. However, | | | | For some this may not be an issue. Golf is |
| consider these to get you focused on what is | | | | your life and no amount of money is too much |
| important to you. | | | | if you improve your game, and thus your |
| | | | enjoyment. For others, big obstacle. If you |
| Key #1) Golfing style | | | | are considering a golf school then you know |
| | | | that most start above $1500. There are some |
| As with any topic or subject matter to learn, | | | | "big name" instructors offering half day |
| golf can be played in many styles. Most of | | | | lessons for $10,000. |
| them based on your personality and skill | | | | |
| level. Some play aggressively, others, like | | | | You know your budget. If you are price |
| me, more conservatively. But ultimately you | | | | sensitive then, by all means, do not forget |
| have to choose a school or instructor that | | | | to add in travel, lodging, and food costs. |
| matches you. | | | | Many times these "incidentals" can double the |
| | | | overall cost. |
| Your skills, your personality, your style. | | | | |
| | | | Key #5) Proximity |
| Key #2) Problem areas | | | | |
| | | | What is your traveling distance? Is your |
| I have trouble with slicing. Consistently I | | | | schedule tight so slipping off within 100 |
| find that my shots slice to the right. You, | | | | miles for a half day lesson is all you can |
| to be sure, have at least one issue with your | | | | squeeze. Or, are you planning your school |
| game or specific shots. You may want to find | | | | around a vacation so distance is not really |
| a school to address and help correct that | | | | an issue. One plus of keeping tabs on those |
| shortcoming. If you come back from a long | | | | schools "in your own backyard" is when these |
| weekend and your slice has vanished, you | | | | offer last-minute specials you can jump on |
| would have had time (and money) well spent. | | | | those quickly. |
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| Key #3) Instructor to class-size ratio | | | | Key #6) Length of training |
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| This is a personal preference item. Some | | | | How long can you take off from your |
| people learn in a group setting (even craze | | | | profession to pursue your passion? Like any |
| the interaction). Others of you need the | | | | good consultant would answer, it depends. It |
| attention that a one or two person class | | | | depends on whether you are looking for a long |
| offers. It may also depend on what you are | | | | weekend, a one day seminar, or wrapping a |
| trying to gain from the school which one you | | | | vacation around your training. This is an |
| actually choose. | | | | important factor in choosing a school so |
| | | | compare wisely. |