GOLF IN THE LIFE OF - education for golf instructors

In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, we welcome back Randy Smith, a golf instructor, who shares his insights on what he looks for in young golfers who have the potential to become elite players. He also recommends some books and courses for developing coaching skills and emphasizes the importance of being an artist on the golf course. The conversation then shifts to the importance of learning how to shape shots and control ball flight, and why Texas produces so many good golfers. The episode also discusses the use of technology in golf instruction, the importance of flow and rhythm in a golf swing, and attitude in golf. About Randy Smith: The esteemed Head Golf Professional at Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas, with an illustrious career spanning over four decades. A recipient of the President's Plaque 16 times, Randy's impressive accolades include being named the National PGA Professional of the Year (1996), National PGA Teacher of the Year (2002), and an inductee of the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame in 2005. Renowned as one of America's top 50 Best Teachers by Golf Digest and a member of the prestigious Top 100 Teachers by Golf Magazine, Randy has coached a roster of notable PGA Tour Professionals such as Justin Leonard, Martin Flores, Harrison Frazer, Ryan Palmer, John Rollins, and D.A. Weibring of the Champions Tour. Are you looking to transform your business? At RGX we’re committed to helping you achieve your goals. From making more ...
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The Golf in the Life of podcast features Randy Smith, a renowned golf instructor who has taught some of the best players in the world. Randy shares his unique journey into coaching, the importance of communication and building rapport with players, and the significance of understanding a player's DNA to create a shot. He emphasizes the need for quality lessons over quantity and finding a balance between work and family life. Randy also talks about the importance of transitioning from the range to the golf course and not getting in the way of a player's natural talent. The podcast aims to provide practical advice and inspiration to help listeners succeed in the golf industry. About Randy Smith: He is the esteemed Head Golf Professional at Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas, with an illustrious career spanning over four decades. A recipient of the President's Plaque 16 times, Randy's impressive accolades include being named the National PGA Professional of the Year (1996), National PGA Teacher of the Year (2002), and an inductee of the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame in 2005. Renowned as one of America's top 50 Best Teachers by Golf Digest and a member of the prestigious Top 100 Teachers by Golf Magazine, Randy has coached a roster of notable PGA Tour Professionals such as Justin Leonard, Martin Flores, Harrison Frazer, Ryan Palmer, John Rollins, and D.A. Weibring of the Champions Tour. Are you looking to transform your business? At RGX we’re committed to helping you achieve your ...
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In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, Will and Lorin Anderson discuss the current state of the golf industry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While some golf pros may believe that the industry will continue to thrive despite the economic downturn, they suggest that golf instructors should not become complacent. They delve into the ways in which the pandemic has affected the growth of the industry and what they are seeing from their perspective and from the professionals they're talking to. Additionally, they touch on the importance of recognizing what is truly valuable to clients during this time. About Lorin Anderson: Founder of Proponent Group and a golf industry veteran with over two decades of experience as the Managing Editor for Instruction at GOLF Magazine. Lorin's expertise in golf instruction and business has helped numerous talented golf instructors grow their businesses and teaching skills. He is also a co-author of the GOLF Magazine's Complete Book of Golf Instruction and has made over 60 TV appearances covering golf equipment, instruction, and professional tours. Join Lorin on our podcast as he shares his wealth of knowledge and insights into the world of golf instruction and business. Are you looking to transform your business? At RGX we’re committed to helping you achieve your goals. From making more money EFFECTIVELY, having more of a work/life balance or getting better results for your golfers. If you’d like to go on this journey with us click below ...
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In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, host Will Robins interviews Lorin Anderson, the owner and founder of Proponent Group, a golf instructor networking organization. They discuss the role of Proponent Group in the golf industry and share valuable insights and data gathered over the last ten years on the revenue that golf instructors can bring to a club. About Lorin Anderson: Founder of Proponent Group and a golf industry veteran with over two decades of experience as the Managing Editor for Instruction at GOLF Magazine. Lorin's expertise in golf instruction and business has helped numerous talented golf instructors grow their businesses and teaching skills. He is also a co-author of the GOLF Magazine's Complete Book of Golf Instruction and has made over 60 TV appearances covering golf equipment, instruction, and professional tours. Join Lorin on our podcast as he shares his wealth of knowledge and insights into the world of golf instruction and business. More Free Training from Proponent Group:Get this training and learn the "Magnificent 7" that will help a facility best leverage their Business Value of Golf Instruction.SubscribeWe won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Are you looking to transform your business? At RGX we’re committed to helping you achieve your goals. From making more money EFFECTIVELY, having more of a work/life balance or getting better results for your golfers. If you’d like to go on this journey with us click below ...
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In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, host Will Robins speaks with coaches Rick Sessinghaus and Josh Alpert, two instructors with a wealth of experience in the game. The two discuss their work in developing the FlowCode, a tool to help players channel the right state of mind to achieve success in golf. They discuss how Rick worked with world number one Colin Mora Cowan from a young age and tell the story of Colin's extraordinary shot at the 2020 PGA Championship, emphasizing the importance of being aware of the variables in order to make decisive decisions. About Dr. Rick Sessinghaus: He is the Director of FlowCode Golf Academy and lifelong swing and golf mental game coach of Collin Morikawa. Rick is an expert on mindset principles that affect performance both on and off the golf course and has helped top junior, collegiate, and professional golfers reach new levels of performance. He is also a sought-after speaker and trainer for companies looking to improve motivation, focus, confidence, and execution. About Josh Alpert: Josh Alpert, a PGA member and FlowCode Golf Master trainer, has been teaching golf to players of all ages and skill levels for over 20 years, with a focus on junior programming. He has taught over 40,000 individual and group lessons and leads seminars on "Golf Fitness" and "Mental Training". As the founder of Good Swings Happen Junior Golf Academy, Josh is dedicated to promoting a positive attitude and is a recipient of the ...
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In this episode of the Golf in the life podcast, the guest speaker, Mike LaBauve, discusses the short game evaluation tool he uses to help his students set goals to improve their scores. Tour players often find it too easy and set additional challenges to deepen the game. Setting goals for the short game score helps golfers reduce their handicap, and the short game course takes around 12 minutes to complete. The speaker suggests that golfers should practice regularly and compete with each other to improve their scores. His students have achieved success by competing against each other on the short game course almost daily. They emphasize the importance of putting in the reps to improve your short game and maximize your scoring potential on the course. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into how golf instructors can use short game evaluation to help their students improve their game and shoot lower scores. Short Game Assessment Scorecard Subscribe to get the pdf and all the updates! Subscribe We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time. About Mike: Mike LaBauve is the Director of LaBauve Golf at Talking Stick Golf Club and The Roaring Fork Club. He started his career as an assistant to Jack Lumpkin in 1981 and later became a prominent teacher and player, winning several awards for teaching and playing. Mike is a former college golfer from LSU who is passionate about helping his students play better golf. If you want to see the Short Game Assessment ...
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In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, Will Robins discusses the best short game assessment for golfers looking to improve their scores. The assessment is so effective that the University of California's golf team used it for their qualifying rounds. He interviews Mike LaBauve, the creator of the short game assessment. Mike explains how he came up with the assessment in 1989 and how it has helped countless golfers improve their game. He talks about the eight holes included in the assessment, which test a golfer's ability to make short putts, long putts, chip shots, pitch shots, bunker shots, and wedge distances. The assessment also includes a scoring system that adds up to a par of 72. Will emphasizes how the assessment can help golfers identify their weaknesses and improve their scores. Short Game Assessment Scorecard Subscribe to get the pdf and all the updates! Subscribe We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time. About Mike: Mike LaBauve is the Director of LaBauve Golf at Talking Stick Golf Club and The Roaring Fork Club. He started his career as an assistant to Jack Lumpkin in 1981 and later became a prominent teacher and player, winning several awards for teaching and playing. Mike is a former college golfer from LSU who is passionate about helping his students play better golf. If you want to see the Short Game Assessment in action, click here! Are you looking to transform your business? At RGX we’re committed to helping ...
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Coach Will Robins and James Sieckmann jump right into his advice for creating an effective online product: -Don’t do it too early, make sure you’re extremely confident of a certain topic. -Look at it as the end user. What is their first step? -Go through each building block and scenario -Keep it digestible They also discuss choosing your students, aligning mindset with behavior, the brain and stress response, as well as his greatest teachers and one book he’d recommend. Are you looking to transform your business? At RGX we’re committed to helping you achieve your goals. From making more money EFFECTIVELY, having more of a work/life balance or getting better results for your golfers. If you’d like to go on this journey with us click below ...
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Coach Will Robins is joined by James Sieckmann, Master of the Modern Short Game, to talk about his coaching disciplines, the different tactics he uses to help players of all levels, and his process in writing his first book. James' brother played on tour for eleven years, allowing him to learn from elite coaches and players at an early age. He continued learning by surrounding himself with experts from different backgrounds, so he could piece together as many skillsets as he can to help his players be their best. James shares how integrates his coaching disciplines, what makes a good coach, how to coach every kind of player, the framework of writing his first book and how he's utilizing online coaching to teach players globally. Are you looking to transform your business? At RGX we’re committed to helping you achieve your goals. From making more money EFFECTIVELY, having more of a work/life balance or getting better results for your golfers. If you’d like to go on this journey with us click below ...
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Mark Blackburn is back for another great episode that is rich with information for every coach including: - Twelve things he looks for when hiring a new coach - What he looks for when working with new players - Why five tour players is his limit - How to find your niche as a coach - The difference between teaching and coaching - His advice for young coaches Don’t miss this insightful part 2 interview with Mark. Are you looking to transform your business? At RGX we’re committed to helping you achieve your goals. From making more money EFFECTIVELY, having more of a work/life balance or getting better results for your golfers. If you’d like to go on this journey with us click below ...
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