GOLF IN THE LIFE OF - education for golf instructors
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John is has truly crafted his business around his lifestyle. He talks through how he did it and how that has pushed him to not just fall into the “norm” of the typical instructor.
“the biggest thing was just taking that leap”
We also talk about the creation and success of the latest product he was a part of – Short Game Secrets.
If you haven’t listened to part 1 you definitely want to go back and listen. John’s story really goes together and you might feel a little lost just diving into this one.
We talk through how John stumbled upon Aimpoint. His skeptical attitude toward it, and how that helped him to realize it truly was something he wanted to get involved with.
If you have a unique niche or specialty – I really believe John’s journey is a great blueprint to going out and spreading that talent.
John Graham has really become known as the putting and more specifically Aimpoint guy. He’s extremely active on social media and really telling people about what he teaches and what he’s doing. Today he travels the world teaching coaches and players about AimPoint Green Reading and Putting. John has had the pleasure of teaching some of the worlds best golfers and currently works with players on the LPGA and European tour.
This really has developed for John over his career. As he started out like most instructors teaching the full swing part time.
We walk through his story:
John Graham is the Director of Instruction of Webster Golf Club in Webster, NY just a few minutes from Rochester, NY. He’s a Class A member of the PGA of America, a Proponent Group member and 1 of 2 Master AimPoint Certified Instructors in the world.
He currently travels the world teaching coaches and players about AimPoint Green Reading and Putting. He’s taught in over 10 countries worldwide and helped golfers make more putts and understand why they were made.
We chat a little bit about what Brad is doing online. He’s created a couple products and focused on spreading his concepts to as many golfers as possible. He’s also built up a following from Youtube. With over 2.5 million views he’s generated quite a few students from this channel.
Listened to part 1 and part 2 of the interview? You might have had some of these same 4 questions
We continue on with Brad’s playing career. He walks through his experience wining the Australian Masters. It’s really interesting to hear the perspective and description of this first win. We run through his struggles and successes on the different tours and playing in the President’s Cup.
He talks about his frustration with teaching while he was playing and how he approached it when he decided to start teaching.
The realization he had and then how that has changed the way he teaches.
Are you teaching what you’ve been told? Or what you know true?