Case study

A Golf Game Transformed: The Journey from a Handicap of 20 to 5 at ADH Golf

Jon, was a keen beginner golfer, with a handicap of 20. He loved the game but knew he needed expert guidance to help refine his skills. Jon started lessons with ADH Golf under the instruction of professional Golf Coach, Alan Hope.

Alan provided Jon with a comprehensive evaluation, noting areas of his game that needed improvement, including putting, short game, iron play, and long game. Alan and Jon embarked on a structured three-year journey, focusing on these key areas through a series of bi-weekly instructions and lessons.

Putting

The first set of weekly instructions focused on improving Jon’s putting, an essential aspect of any golfer’s game. Alan noticed that Jon often struggled with short putts. By coaching him on the “pendulum” putting stroke and improving his ability to read the greens, Jon’s putting accuracy drastically improved, reducing the number of 3-putts and ultimately lowering his scores.

Short Game

The next area was the short game, where Jon often mishit chip shots. Alan provided Jon with weekly drills aimed at improving ball contact and shot trajectory. He taught Jon to lean the shaft forward, keeping his hands ahead of the clubface at impact. Jon’s chipping precision improved significantly, helping him get closer to the pin on his approach shots.

Iron Play

Jon’s iron play was inconsistent, leading to missed greens and challenging recovery shots. Alan’s instructions emphasised the importance of the right grip, stance, and a steady, controlled swing. Through continuous practice, Jon improved his iron shot accuracy and started hitting more greens in regulation.

Long Game

Finally, Alan focused on Jon’s long game. Jon struggled with slice shots due to an outside-to-in swing path. Alan worked with Jon to correct his swing path, achieving a more inside-to-out motion. This correction, coupled with instruction on weight transfer and rotation, significantly improved Jon’s driving distance and accuracy.

Results

After three years of structured, targeted instruction with Alan, Jon’s handicap dramatically improved from 20 to 5. The lessons transformed his golf skills, showcasing the immense benefits of personalised golf instruction.

Conclusion

Jon’s success story is a testament to the power of structured, personalised golf instruction. Under Alan Hope’s expert guidance at ADH Golf, Jon made a remarkable journey from a struggling golfer to a confident player with a significantly lower handicap. This case study underlines that with dedication, targeted practice, and quality golf coaching, substantial improvement is attainable for golfers of all levels.