Everyone has the potential to improve. But of course first you have to decide what area of your game needs improvement. Next you have to create a road map or plan to get you there. This road map should include a comprehensive skill development program, which helps you acquire the skills necessary to reach your goals.

To develop this plan the first stage is a critical assessment of where you are now. This is what is called the Assessment Phase of coaching. In order to move on to the next stage a complete assessment should be made of all parts of the game including; Driving, Fairway Woods, Long Irons, Mid Irons, Short Irons, Pitch Shots, Bunker Play, Chipping, and Putting.

The second stage is to decide where you want to go with your game so you can create the success map to keep you moving towards your goals. Once you decide where you are and where you want to go it’s time for the next stage.

During the third stage, coaching or instruction is delivered to help you acquire the required skills to achieve your goals.

Finally a review or re-assessment of current skills is made and a decision is made on the best way to proceed.

A lot of golfers are looking for that magic pill which will make a dramatic improvement in their game, with little effort. The magic pill is having a long term plan, visualizing it daily, and then committing to this plan.

The Four Steps of Improvement

1. Assessment – Evaluation of current skill
2. Plan – Determine your goal and required skill
3. Delivery – Receive instruction or coaching
4. Review – Re-assessment of current skill level