- Putting is a Frustrating Part of Golf - Photo by Bernard Gagnon
There are in the neighborhood of 32,000 golf courses in the world and while most are in English-speaking countries the game keeps moving into other countries. The People's Republic of China, for example, did not have it's first course until 1984 but now has some 600 golf courses.
Golf great Jack Nicklaus and his company have designed many courses in China and golf courses in Japan, South Korea, Spain, Canada, England, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Scotland, Ireland, Mexico, Italy, Germany and Columbia and all over the U. S. The overall number of courses being designed, while in decline, speaks to the popularity of the $60 billion dollar worldwide industry.
Recent studies indicate the number of golfers is also in decline but there remain an estimated 50 million who play golf on this planet. Top golfers like Tiger Woods and former greats like Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer have drawn people to golf but many amateur players pay little attention to the professionals and play for the simple joy of golf.
Golf Instruction Schools Grow in Number as More Golfers Seek to Improve Golf Game
When it comes to golf instructional schools there are hundreds in the U.S. and they are in other countries like Sweden, Canada, South Africa, Thailand, Australia, England, France, Spain and Germany. Golfing instruction has become a massive industry as more people seek relaxation through golf and yet find they can't fully achieve that relaxation without improving their game.
Which is another way of saying missing a two foot putt can be frustrating.
Some golf instructional schools are owned and operated by golf names like Butch Harmon and Hank Haney, both once teachers of Tiger Woods, or Jim McLean, long recognized as one of the world's top golf instructors. Many golf instructional schools, however, are run by golf pros who did not play on a tour, like golfer John Randle of Victoria, B.C., Canada, who operates a golf school that has been noted for quality in Golf Magazine.
Golf Instructional Schools Work on All Aspects of the Game of Golf
Golf Schools work on all fundamentals including short game, driving, putting, sand traps, chipping, building an effective swing and the mental aspects of golf. Some 'packages' offered by golf schools amount to no more than a few hours of instructions from a golf pro while others include overnight stays and 'playing lessons' on courses. Many are billed as vacations combined with improving your game and most cater to all level of golfers.
There a lots of golf schools which are chains with numerous schools around the U.S., Canada and other countries. For example Advantage golf schools have schools in Florida, Arizona, Nevada and California. Golf school prices vary and some are very expensive; what golfers get for their money also varies.
Butch Harmon Famous Golf School Offers Different Packages with Prince Ranges
Most golf instructional schools have ranges of packages that seek to appeal to different budgets. At the Butch Harmon School of Golf in Las Vegas there are packages that cost $1,800 per person and for that the golfer gets 2 nights at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel/Casino, a day of instruction from Harman's staff members, video computer analysis and a lunch.
For $5,900 student-golfers at Harmon's school get four nights at the hotel, three days of instruction from Butch Harmon himself and his staff, video computer analysis, a nine-hole playing lesson at Rio Secco course, an 18-hold playing lesson at Cascata Golf Club and daily lunches. Private lessons from Harmon has been advertised at $600 an hour. Obviously for the devoted, and wealthy, golfer, more often professionals.
Golf Instructional Schools Can be Found on the Internet
Lists of golf instruction schools all over the world and in different U.S. states and Canadian provinces can be found on the internet. Golf News is a golf search engine site that is helpful when looking for golf instruction schools, for tips on playing, for equipment and news on golf.
