Last Updated on July 26, 2024 by Britt Olizarowicz
Golf professionals run that fine line between being a player themselves, a friend, and also an employee of the club. Some are more vocal than others, but here are 8 things golf pros won’t tell you but probably should.
Buying Golf Balls in Bulk Saves Money
Golf balls purchased in larger quantities saves a lot of money. I’m not talking about the 6 dozen deals that Vice has, I simply mean stop by sleeves of golf balls.
Sleeves are good if you want to test out a certain type of ball.
However, if you are purchasing the golf ball you typically play with, get a dozen or more!
A New Putter Isn’t Always the Solution
Putter technology does not change quite as quickly as driver or iron technology. Before purchasing a putter after a bad round of golf, think about going for a putting lesson instead.
I recently had this experience and thought my putter, after 20 years in my bad, needed to be replaced, but it doesn’t. I needed to adjust my technique a bit.
Your Course Management is Likely Worse Than Your Ball Striking
Golf course management is where many amateur golfers struggle. Chances are your club selection, shot placement, and even risk assessment are costing you big-time strokes on the course. A golf professional may help you with your swing, but they often have difficulty telling you that you are just a poor decision-maker.
The Right Golf Ball Can Make a Huge Difference
Playing with a golf ball that fits your game can improve distance, accuracy, and feel. Your golf professional may have a hard time approaching the subject and telling you to put those cheap, no-name brand golf balls in the trash. Pay attention to things like spin rate, compression, and cover material, and choose golf balls built for your game.
Playing With Golfers Worse Than You Can Bring Your Score Down
When everybody in your group is struggling to break 100, chances are you will too. Constantly playing with higher handicappers can lead to bad habits and keep you from challenging yourself.
Golf professionals are in a tough place telling you that your Saturday morning golfing buddies are bringing you down, but they know it!
Lessons Are More Valuable Than New Gear
Spending money on lessons is better for you than spending money on gear. This almost always plays true unless you still have some old hickory shafted clubs or something.
Invest in regular lessons with a golf coach and use that feedback to help you improve. Golf professionals probably don’t want to push you into purchasing more lessons, but they know the best players invest in their games.
Fitness and Flexibility Are Crucial
Without physical fitness and flexibility, golfers can only go so far. If your pro asks if you go to the gym or do any physical fitness, they are dropping hints.
Golf-specific exercises and stretching routines help enhance your performance and prevent injuries.
You May Never Reach Your Handicap Goal
Your handicap goals may be overly ambitious for your time and effort. Golf professionals act like they are on board and want to see you succeed.
However, the great ones will tell you exactly why you aren’t reaching your goals and what you need to do to achieve them.
Listen to them, and don’t be discouraged by what they say; they only try to help you.
