Objective

This strategy week and the word for the week is realistic:

1 : Something is like real life, and

2: Something we can actually do or make happen.

Goals should be lofty. We should dream big. However the strategies to reach those goals should be realistic. The steps we take to get what we want need to be S.M.A.R.T. 

Most people fail at learning how to play golf because their expectations are not realistic. It is important learn to take your victories from where they lie when you play golf. The most important skill a golfer needs most is to be able to realistically assess their abilities, and work with that.

The best thing about golf is that it has layers. There is a lot to work with on the course. As an example, you might be particularly good at lag putting or, maybe, you do not miss any putts inside of five feet. This means that you can enjoy your ability to putt while you work on the other parts of the game. Likewise, you could have a advanced short-game you can enjoy, or maybe you can hit the ball really far.

The point is that golf is easy to learn and impossible to master. There are always going to be frustrating moments out on the course. However, there will also be enjoyable moments. There will be victories everywhere once we learn to be realistic.  

Notes & Activities

1. Team leaders will meet-up at the course today at 1 p.m. to redistribute the gear setups.
2. There is a Golf Talks session this Wednesday night. Coach Jim Harrick is the scheduled guest. Make sure that you spread the word. Additionally, everyone is encouraged to join in to hear what he has to say.
3. We need to establish the four students teams for each school to participate in the Spring Break challenge.
4. Did we make any promises to students last week?
5. What promises did we make to students last week?
6. Other projects:
   • Spring Break contest & prizes.
   • There is a right-hand PXG set missing.
   • Golf clubs and dungeon.
   • Golden Valley simulator.
   • Student design t-shirts.
7. Session coverage? Daily support availability due by 11 a.m.
8. Golf development activities.
   • Strategy & tactics. What are your goals? Who can help? What do you need to do? When do you need to do it?
   • Enter, Down and Putts?
   • The swing sequence: start behind the ball | check your grip | check your space | good posture | balanced swing.
9. Drills
   • Effort.
   • Comprehension.
   • Application.