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