What Does It Take to be a

Great Golfer?

We All Want to Be Great

• Every golfer has the dream of being a really phenomenal golfer.

• Unfortunately, we can’t all be like Tiger Woods.

Becoming a Legend

• So what do Phil Mickelson, Tom Watson and Tiger Woods all have in common?

• Find out what the ideal circumstances are for creating a golfing legend.

1. Constant Practice

• A professional golfer spends their entire work day on the golf course.

• That means constant study and practice.

• Physical and mental training keep the golfer’s mind sharp.

2. Proper Training

• The actual kind of training that a golfer receives is also important.

• Video analysis tools are part of training technique.

• Driving, putting, and cutting are all techniques that need to be learned properly.

3. A Good Teacher

• The best golfers are taught by former pro golfers.

• Experience from a professional career can help with training.

• Motivation is also as necessary as training, so a good golf teacher will motivate their student.

• Good teachers can be found at schools like the Jim McLean Golf School.

4. A Challenging Course

• Challenging courses will test a golfer’s abilities.

• Some pro golfers grow up near a golf course, on a golf property or in a golf community.

• Golf communities often have the bonus of a golf school.

5. The Right Gear

• Without proper equipment, it can be difficult to play golf properly.

• Technique can be ruined by golf irons that are the wrong size.

6. A Supportive Team

• Family and friends need to be there to support the golfer.

• Golf is a psychological battle and friends and family can provide psychological support.

7. Just Plain Talent

• Is it skill or talent?

• Natural aptitude is necessary for true greatness.

• But without the other things, talent can only take you so far.

Get Started on Becoming a Legend

• Find a place to live that has golfing amenities.

• Train, train and train some more!

• Find out if the pro golf life is for you.