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Every PGA Professional faces the challenge of building up their lesson business at least once in their career. Some face this challenge as new Golf Professionals entering their first job, and some as experienced Golf Coaches relocating to a new area.
Here is a walkthrough of how you can use Instagram to connect with possible clients and fill your lesson book from anywhere…..even if you are stuck behind the golf shop counter.
Here is the latest installment of the show. I really liked this one because I had a lot of fun editing it and trying to make if fun. I still fell like reigning in my thoughts and what I am trying to communicate is a challenge. It always has been but being on camera makes it that much harder.
That remains the thing that surprises me the most is how uncomfortable I feel in front of the camera. I am fine in front of a group of people but the camera is different. Not having the energy of the person or people I am talking to to feed off is tough for me. I like to react to people around me and having the camera is tough because I know there are people out there watching and reacting but I can’t see that reaction and adjust my presentation.
I just have to do more of it to get comfortable and I just takes doing more and more. Thanks!
Hey Everyone. Sorry I have been neglecting the website over the last couple of weeks. It’s really not that hard to do, I just always feel like I need to write something special here an that is why I usually don’t do it. Most other places I post this like YouTube and Facebook I just post it and maybe add a sentence but here I feel like I need to do more.
Well I guess I will stop thinking that way and just start posting. I am not a great writer in the first place and that is why I do video. So there!
Thanks for all the support!
I go a little off scrip in this one as I work on finding my cadence with the show. Using the PGA Magazine as a spring board has been a great idea but I can’t wait to get more people involved and providing their feedback and asking their specific questions so I can help.
I have to say that playing all this golf this week is NOT getting old.
This was also my second round in the FootJoy Freestyle shoes and I should have a review up soon.
The New Nike FI Bermuda is a spikeless golf shoe with a mesh breathable upper and fresh Nike styling.
A breathable summer shop shoe is a welcome comfort compared to spending 12+ hours in a stuffy non-breathable waterproof golf shoe. However, mesh shoes usually don’t have enough structure in the toe box and the platform for me to hit golf balls in. This leads to sore toes on my right foot from my follow through / finish while hitting balls or playing. These actually felt OK after hitting a large bucket of balls so I decided to try them out on the course.
After a few holes, my feet started to slide around in the shoe a bit but I quickly fixed the issue by tightening up the laces. This gave me a more secure fit and eliminated the feeling of swimming around throughout the swing. The spikeless platform provided plenty of grip even on dry dormant Bermuda grass. I even went into a bunker (only to test of course, not because I hit it there) and came out without any sand in my shoes (bonus!).
If you are looking for a new primary pair of shoes for this season, I would go with a more traditional shoe (see my posts on the adidas tour 360 boost) that offers more support and waterproof capabilities (these are not waterproof as they are mesh and breathable). But, if you have a few pair of shoes and are looking for an option to kick around in then these are great. They even double as a fresh pair of sneakers if you have to run to grocery store on the way home.
The Adidas climacool still gets my vote for best shop shoe for pros (it’s basically a sneaker) but the Nike FI Bermuda takes the lead for those who may find themselves running out onto the course for a quick nine with members or sneaking away to hit a few balls on the range.
This last Saturday was an emotional last day as a PGA Director of Golf. While I am excited about the next chapter in my life, I cherish the memories and relationships I have been fortunate to gain over the years.
Thanks to everyone who helped me get to where I am today and special thanks to my wife Jennifer, my family and my friends for their support. I am grateful for all the friendships I have gained over the years and appreciate all the kind words you all have shared with me over the last couple weeks. Special thanks to Michael Vanderveer and Dan Johnson for being the two best assistant pros in the biz and great friends.
I look forward to staying active in the PGA and continuing to focus on http://www.PGAjay.com. I appreciated everyone staying in touch and look forward to continuing such great friendships.
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