Golf Lessons – How to Find an Exceptional Golf Instructor

So my golf game seemed like it was falling apart lately, so I decided it was finally time to get a lesson. I thought it would be best if I sought out the best pro in the area, so I went to see Jeff Coston. He’s well known as the top playing pro in the Pacific Northwest and lots of his students drive a couple hours from Seattle just for a one hour lesson.

Here’s what Jeff helped me identify. My problem was that I had a tendency to pull my shots to the left – on a very frequent basis. What Jeff saw through the video he captured my swing with was that I was swinging very flat and had almost no flex in my wrist.

The fix: A simple change to the grip of my right hand to get all four fingers on the club and the “V” pointing to my right shoulder. This got me in a better position at address. Then he had me pop my wrists up completely by the time I was at 9 oclock on the backswing. This got my hands in a much better position. It also had my club standing more upright in the swing, a much easier position to come back into the ball with.

The results were immediate and amazing. With even a much shorter backswing, I was now hitting the ball just as far and much more controlled. I pretty much got rid of my constant pulls and I started getting much better height on my shots.

If any of you are thinking of getting a golf lesson and you live in BC or Washington State, I’d highly recommend Jeff Coston. He’s a consistent winner on the PGA Seniors events and has a great stack of trophies in his office. He’s not only a strong player, he’s an amazing golf coach.