What do amateur players do wrong? Well, depending on the level of amateurism, the answer, according to some of the game’s top teachers, is a lot.
While some may make etiquette mistakes, others may commit movement mistakes. Or maybe they don’t practice enough. Or practice the right way. Or play the course immediately. You get the picture.
Over the past few days, some of golf’s greatest minds have joined in Cabot Citrus Farms in Florida, teaching, networking, presenting and shooting content for GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com.
Our own Claire Rogers was on the ground and spent some time asking a handful of teachers a question and looking for a quick answer: What’s one thing amateur gamers should stop doing?
Check out their answers (and the video) below. And to find a Top 100 tutor near you, click here.
1 thing amateurs should stop doing
“Thinking on the Golf Course About Your Swing.” – Maureen Farrell
“Bouncing from coach to coach. Find a PGA professional or a good coach in your area who has your best interest at heart, with whom you can partner in your improvement.” – Jason Bailey
“Stop moving when others are playing.” – Cathy Kim
“Watching YouTube videos at 2am.” – Keel McDonian
“Playing from tees that don’t match your playing ability.” – Steph Shaw
“Trying to be perfect.” – Zach Haynes
“I’m trying to do it myself. I know it’s a DIY company, but honestly, I’m among the best trainers in the world right now, I find one of them, I work closely with them, and I have market growth over time.” – Jake Tower
