Currently, I am a Fully Certified Golf
Teaching Professional through the United States Golf Teachers Federation (USGTF).
I have met all required standards of playing, teaching, and written aspects of
the USGTF. The certification process took place March 31 through
April 5th, 2007 at Wachesaw Plantation East in Murrels Inlet, SC. A special
Thank You to Course Director, Mr. Bob Wyatt Jr. and Course Examiner, Mr. H.
Booth Kates.
The USGTF® was founded and incorporated in 1989. It is the largest organization of golf teaching professionals in the world, with the main office located in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. The aim of the USGTF is to train and certify well qualified teaching professionals to serve the American golf public.
The USGTF is The Leader in the Field of Golf Instruction.
In addition, I passed
Players Ability Test (P.A.T.) through the P.G.A. of America on June 25, 1997 at
Lake Valley Golf Club, which is in Longmont, Colorado. I had a total score of 80
+ 70 = 150 with a target score being 151, successfully passing and fulfilling
the P.A.T. for the USGTF.
Playing Experience Continued:
My first competitive round of golf in
the 60's was played at World Worlds Golf Club:
Pine Barrens
Course in Brooksville, FL. I shot 69 in a North Florida P.G.A Pro-Am Event in
1995.
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One of my very first lessons in golf was to read, "Ben Hogan's Five Lessons", which was given to me by Bob Mayer, who is a golf guru, friend, golf instructor and a long time coordinator of The Junior Golf Program in Auburn, New York.
Mr. Mayer always told me the best way to learn is to teach! As a
life long student of the game, I absolutely agree with his statement.
No matter what we worked on in the golf swing and in life, Mr. Mayer always taught the fundamentals. He believes some swing flaws are just symptoms of the problem and not the "root" of the problem.
The main problem is always a "fundamentals" issue. You must look at these problems as opportunities to change for the better. Stephen Covey states, "Great golfers know just how important it is to master the fundamentals". (Courtesy of "Straight from the Guru" by Stephen Covey) One of the great names in golf, Jack Nicklaus, feels the same way.
"After months of tournament pressure, I find that parts of my swing have changed," says Jack Nicklaus. "If I were to continue from year to year without pausing to reevaluate my game, I could multiply my mistakes".
Managers are advised to start every new season by reviewing each part of their golf swing. Get an objective view - a mirror or second person, to get a truer idea of what your swing looks like. Some things you can correct yourself. Other things require the help of a professional. Experienced golfers know that there is no shortcut to developing the capability to handle any situation on the course with excellence.
The 2008 Lesson Price List is as follows (updated 1/2008):
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SUMMER TUNE-UP 3 Lessons for $105
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS:
Junior (under 17 years old): $25 per session (1 Grip Trainer included)
Senior (55 and older): $30 per session
DO NOT FORGET that
GRIP TRAINER= $10
Beginner/Intermediate: $40 per session
Advance: $55 per session
GROUP OR COUPLES LESSONS:
Couples: $55 per session - simultaneous instruction
SERIES OF LESSONS:
Junior Series : Buy 4 Get the 5th one FREE = $100 Total
Senior Series : Buy 4 Get the 5th one FREE = $120 Total
Beginner / Intermediate Series : Buy 4 Get the 5th one FREE = $160 Total
Advance Series : Buy 4 Get the 5th one FREE = $220 Total
Here are some
of
Ben Hogan's Quotes
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"I always outworked
everybody.
Work never
bothered me like it bothers some people."
"Reverse every
natural instinct and do the opposite of what you are inclined to do,
and you will probably come very close to having a perfect golf swing."
"I play with
friends, but we don't play friendly games."
"As you walk down
the fairway of life you must smell the roses,
for you only get
to play one round."
"Selecting a
stroke is like selecting a wife. To each his own."
"I hate a hook. It
nauseates me. I could vomit when I see one.
It's like a
rattle-snake in your pocket."
"Relax? How can
anybody relax and play golf?
You have to grip
the club don't you?"
"There are no
shortcuts in the quest for perfection."
"People have
always been telling me what I can't do.
"Why don't you aim
more to the right?”
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Some good sources that have helped enhance my teaching over the years are:
"Understanding The Golf Swing" by Manuel De La Torre
"Visual Golf" by Kenneth Van Kampen (Foreword by Curtis Strange)
"Search for the Perfect Swing" by Alastair Cochran & John Stobbs
"Ben Hogan's Five Lessons" by Ben Hogan.
These books are just the beginning of my "Library of Golf" related books.
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TESTIMONIALS
"I played a round of golf today and had a par and a birdie on the front nine. Also, I trimmed another ten strokes off my game thanks to last night's lesson. I really appreciate the fact that you are building my swing one step at a time. I'll reschedule with the next few days for more lessons!"
Bob H.
Charlotte, NC
Senior Golfer
"Scott has a great EYE and the ability to catch minor swing flaws"
Chuck Excell
Charlotte, NC
Darn, you are good! You could have been an engineer! Looks like you chose
your career path wisely.
Tim W.
Charlotte, NC
GOLF FANATIC's SWING SEQUENCE:
Sternum and Head behind the ball!
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Sternum over the right knee for proper weight shift! Good 90 degree shoulder
turn for optimum coil!
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Lower body is initiating the downswing motion so that the upper body can
uncoil!
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Sternum and head are behind the ball. Right arm is compressed against the
body (Not extended). Left arm is an extension of the golf shaft.
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Good Balance and turn through the shot! Belt Buckle is facing the target!
Notice the firm left side.
LESSONS ARE BY
APPOINTMENT ONLY!
AS an INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, The GOLF LESSONS do NOT
include GOLF BALLS!!
Areas of Concentration: Five Golf Fundamentals
GRIP: Palms Facing Each Other.
ADDRESS/POSTURE: Balance and Pre-shot Routine
BACK SWING: Correct Swing Path>>>TRANSITION: Smooth
IMPACT ["The moment of TRUTH"]
FOLLOW THROUGH: Good extension>FINISH w/ good balance "show the spikes".
