Don't go on a Lousy Golf School Vacation - Here's How to Choose Correctly

By: Joe Rogers, Jr.

Don't go on a Lousy Golf School Vacation - Here's How to
Choose Correctly

by: Joe Rogers, Jr.

I love golf! Don't you? I'm not very good at it but I will
play as often as I can and I play every chance I get. The
thing is I live in Chicago. So playing year round is not
always possible -- at least not in warm weather unless I go
South. But where do I go? There are so many great golf courses
and life so short.

I decided to write this article because in my passion, I have
found 4 very important questions to ask that will insure you
will find thd the perfect golf vacation. Be careful. I have
made some mistakes in the past because I did not do my
homework in advance.

Golf Schools come wrapped in shiny packages with fancy
trimmings. Be careful not to go for the first golf vacation
you hear about. Do some reaearch and find the right golf
package match for you, your habits, your style and your golf
game.

So, how do you know which golf school vacation is right for
you? It's simple. How much do you know about yourself? Be
honest. This is your nickel.

1) What do you want to achieve?
2) How committed are you to your game?
3) Is your goal to have fun and drink with your friends
without the wives around?
4) Or are you dedicated to improving your game for the coming
season on this golf vacation?

Try asking yourself this: When you think of a golf vacation,
which comes first for you - the golf or the vacation?

Some golf schools demand your entire focus. Other golf
schools understand you need time to relax and scope out other
activities. So know if you are looking more for the golf or
the vacation.

If I'm planning a trip to a Maui golf school or going out to
Las Vegas for golf instruction, I'm thinking there's a pretty
good chance I'll be checking out the local sights and
entertainment.

If you're like me, you're going to find a school that offers
half-day instruction. Train your skills first thing in the
morning, get a bite to eat (usually included in your tuition),
then see how you feel. Hit the casinos, beach or the golf
course in the afternoon.

Like I said, I stink at the game but I do have some
experience. Are you a new golfer or could you hit the PGA Tour?

Beginners should check out golf schools that offer low
student-instructor ratios. A 5:1 ratio or lower is the best for
beginning golfers. Most likely you want a school that limits
class size.

Experienced golfers will need a school that offers on-course
instruction. You might need your swing looked at in game like
scenarios. Get your instruction on the course.

How do you like to learn? Your style might benefit from the
attention offered by low student-instructor ratios. This may
not be a necessity for an experienced golfer. This is totally
up to your learning style preference.

How's your short game? I can drive for show but when it comes
time to outt for dough. (Maybe I shouldn't have told you that)
Do you have a nice low handicap but your golf game goes in the
tank 90 yards from the pin?

You need to find a golf school that concentrates on training
your short game and course management. If your golf swing is
basically sound, pick a golf vacation school that focuses the
majority of your instruction time by getting you out on the
course.

The golf training market is very competitive. If you want the
very best, find golf vacation schools that will focus on
individual aspects of your golf game. Comparison shop. (Isn't
this why the internet was invented?)

In the time it takes for me to get out of a sand trap, you can
find a golf school that will help you shave a stroke or two
off your already low handicap. Or in my case, keep me from
embarrassing myself in front of my friends.

Some other real quick questions to ask at a golf vacation
school: Is lodging included? Are meals included? Does the
tuition include rounds of golf? You can find a whole batch of
information about all the golf vacation schools at
http://www.universalgolfinformation.com

Focus your honest answers to the 4 questions above. Whittle
down your decision to three or four to fit the style of golf
training where you will do your best. Then pick the golf
vacation school that offers the best package. Remember -- it's
your nickel.

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Joe Rogers, Jr. loves golf even though he stinks at playing. He has been very successful in business so that he now has time to devote to his folly, his passion and his love in life - Golf! He has written many articles like this available at www.universalgolfinformation.com

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