Lessons

Time on the Lesson Tee

A typical lesson at Donna Helms School of Golf consists of the student hitting a few practice balls just to warm up. From this point the student is video taped and brought before a monitor to compare his swing with that of the professionals. A stop-action, slow motion camera is used to allow the student to see each frame and position before going back to the tee. As the student and teacher discuss what they saw on the monitor, the actual lesson begins with a short check list. Grip, set up and alignment are foremost in the lesson. Basics and fundamentals are reviewed at the beginning of each session. As each student is told at the first lesson, “the golf swing is the teacher’s idea until the student’s muscles respond and the mind gets out of the way. When muscle memory kicks in, the student can take the swing to the course and be competitive.” The lessons at Donna Helms School of Golf are light and fun. Life is a reality, golf is a game…let’s enjoy the time we have in both.

Donna's Tip #320

The chicken or the egg? Which comes first, the golf swing or the fitted club? Marketing, technology, composition, eye appeal, etc create the desire for new clubs. However, unless the club fits the golfer and the golfers swing, it doesnt matter how many "wins on tour" a particular company (club) may have. If the golfer cannot swing the desired club to strike the ball in the "sweet spot", the maximum potential of the golfer is never reached. "Be fitted for a set of clubs after you develop a swing that fits your body style" and you will be more proficient in the game.

Picture of a golfer swinging.