What do amateur golfers get wrong? Well, depending on the level of amateurism, the answer, according to some of the game’s best teachers, is a lot.
While some might make etiquette mistakes, others could commit swing errors. Or maybe they don’t practice enough. Or practice the right way. Or play the course the right away. You get the picture.
Over the last few days, some of the greatest minds in golf converged at Cabot Citrus Farms in Florida, learning, networking, presenting and shooting content for GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com.
Our Claire Rogers was on-site and spent some time asking a handful of teachers one question and seeking a quick-hitting answer: What’s one thing amateur golfers need to stop doing?
Check out their answers (and the video) below. And to find a Top 100 Teacher near you, click here.
1 thing amateurs need to stop doing
“Thinking on the golf course about your swing.” — Maureen Farrell
“Jumping around from coach to coach. Find a PGA professional or a good coach in your area that’s got your best interest at heart that you can partner with in your own improvement.” — Jason Baile
“Stop moving around when other people are playing.” — Cathy Kim
“Watching YouTube videos at 2 o’clock in the morning.” — Kelan McDonagh
“Playing from tees that don’t match your playing ability.” — Stef Shaw
“Trying to be perfect.” — Zach Haynes
“Trying to do it themselves. I know it’s a DIY society but honestly, I’m among the best coaches in the world right now, find one of them, work closely with them and have market growth over time.” — Jake Thurm
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