GOLF IN THE LIFE OF - education for golf instructors
Be a better golf instructor. Learn from some of the best in the industry so you can grow your business and become a better coach.
The Curious Coaches blog is one of the best spots to find information on how to be a better golf instructor and coach. Honestly there isn’t anyone else coming from this angle in the space right now. And today we’re hanging out with the two brilliant minds behind it.
I was able to catch up with the three hosts of the 3rd Annual Open Forum just the other day to ask them what we’re going to hear at this year’s Open Forum. (as well as how it all got started)
If you’re a golf instructor, trainer, coach, etc… Make sure to check out what’s going on at this event that’s leading the industry with golf science information and application.
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We kick this episode off with some more practical advice for those, wanting to start a golf school.
Gary has two things that he wants to share with all golf instructors. He’s going to talk extensively about this in the episode. We’re also going to talk a little about something Gary is thinking and talking about a lot. Relaxation.
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We start off with a really interesting story about one of the first locations Gary started teaching at. He shares how he worked with groups of 20 students at a time and had the whole thing sponsored by the local paper. If you pay attention I wouldn’t be surprised if you come up with some really cool practical ideas on how to implement this in your business.
Gary also talks about how he works with groups of people. For those of you who don’t have much experience with this. Listen up! It’s valuable advice.
“Don’t talk so much… Demonstrate”
Dr Gary Wiren is honored in six golf halls of fame in the United States including the PGA Hall of Fame and the World Golf Teachers’ Hall of Fame. (one of only three professionals in the world in both Halls of Fame.)
Although he still teaches he spends the most of his time helping other instructors… be better teachers. He definitely can speak to this as we here his story of teaching in over 32 countries and starting / growing hundreds of golf schools all over the world.