Teaching Philosophy

It’s important to find a natural motion the player can repeat.
The fewer changes, the better. My hope is to be minimally invasive.
Golf swings are like fingerprints. No two swings are exactly alike. Each player is unique and must be taught accordingly. My goal is to help you become a better player.
I need to understand my student’s intentions before I can coach him/her in a positive direction.
If forced to choose between fixing your swing and fixing your ball flight, I’ll choose the latter almost every time.

Trust and mutual respect are key ingredients to a successful long-term relationship.
I am not a method teacher. I try to build a golf swing and a playing strategy around the unique strengths of the player in front of me.

At impact, the ball is reacting first and foremost to your clubface and where your clubface is coming from.
Clubface Awareness

Many golfers are not aware of where the ball contacts the clubface. Accomplished players can almost always tell you precisely where the ball contacts the clubface.

Head is behind the ball at impact. Many directional control problems stem from the head and body being too far in front of the ball at impact.

For iron shots, the grip of the club is slightly in front of the clubhead at impact. The goal is to contact the ball first, then the turf. Better players reduce loft on the clubface through impact.
The feet use the ground for resistance and leverage.
The downswing begins from the ground up.
The hands and wrists are speed producers and should be active and aggressive.
Golf is a game of rhythm. It’s hard to have good rhythm if your muscles are tight and you are ‘thinking of the steps.’ Free it up! Be athletic!

Golf Posture should be natural, athletic, and ready for action, not stiff, forced, or rigid.