My first lesson with a beginner is focused on creating a comfortable, pressure-free environment. I start by learning the player’s goals and any past experience, then introduce simple fundamentals like grip, setup, and posture. I keep instruction easy to understand, avoid overloading information, and focus on building confidence so the student leaves with a clear plan and positive first experience with the game.
From lesson eleven and beyond, instruction becomes more personalized and performance-focused. The emphasis shifts toward refining swing mechanics, improving consistency under pressure, and sharpening short-game and scoring skills. Lessons increasingly connect practice to real on-course situations, including course management, shot selection, and pre-shot routines. At this stage, goals are individualized to help the player continue progressing, lower scores, and play with greater confidence and independence.
For the fourth through tenth lessons, beginners continue to develop consistency and confidence through structured progression. Instruction expands beyond core fundamentals to include full-swing mechanics, basic shot shaping, distance control, and short-game skills such as chipping and putting. As skills improve, lessons begin to connect practice to on-course play, with an emphasis on routine, course management, and understanding ball flight. Each session is tailored to the student’s progress and includes clear practice plans to support continued improvement.
In the second and third lessons, beginners can expect to build on the fundamentals introduced in the first session. We focus on reinforcing proper grip, setup, and posture while introducing simple swing concepts at a comfortable pace. As confidence grows, we begin working on basic ball flight, contact, and short-game fundamentals. Each lesson includes feedback and simple practice goals so the player continues to improve between sessions without feeling overwhelmed.