Larry Craig Golf

We begin by hearing the student's history.  How long they've been playing, handicap or usual scores, and how they would assess their game.  What are the parts of the game and swing that concern them.  Finally,  their goals and how long they expect it will take them to get there.

At this point I typically will ask them to his some balls. I want them to loosen up without any undue pressure.  Just get a relaxed atmosphere going.  I'll then watch a number of shots to see what's happening and get an idea where to begin.

The most important and valuable training I've had came from lessons and then working at the school of PGA Master Professional, Carl Lohren.  During the lessons I learned the fundamentals as we refined my game.  Relative to teaching, the most important was at his schools for 4 winters.  As I would be working with a student, Carl would come by with suggestions.  This was the critical point in learning how and when to apply the fundamentals.  In this case, timing is everything.  Even though something may need to be fixed, if it's at the wrong time it just creates a bigger mess. 

I had the education provided as I worked my way toward PGA membership.  This provided me with the knowledge that there are many ways to achieve the same goal.

I completed my BS in Physical Education at Indiana University.  While this wasn't geared toward golf, I studied working with a body in motion, and how to create the motions you're looking for.

My standard fee for one hour is $75.  1/2 hour is $50.

I offer an introductory lesson for $30.

Discounts are available for multiple lessons.  They are typically a free lesson, such as one free after five.

There is usually a facility fee which I pay.  The student pays for the balls.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

I started at my first job as an assistant professional in 1969.  Basically, I knew how to play.  So people assume you know how to teach.  I did have a BS in Physical Education.  This helped a great deal since I spent most of my time learning about bodies in motion. 

I became what I consider to be a teacher a few years later after many lessons with Carl Lohren and his coaching on how and when to apply the fundamentals. 

I have worked with men and women.  Young children, teenagers, adults and seniors.  Beginners, intermediate, advanced and golf professionals

I've worked with individuals, groups and schools.

A man contacted me through one of these programs on the internet.  He said he was ready to quit, but decided to give it one more shot.  His game was in the nineties, but had lost it all and was now around 120.  After watching him hit some balls, I could see why he was ready to quit.  For about three months he worked very hard.  There were some good days and some bad ones.  I haven't seen him for about two months, and I got an email a couple days ago.  He hasn't played much this summer due to work, but of the most recent four rounds, all were in the nineties.  He said he was looking forward to returning to SW Florida this winter and continuing to work on his game.  That was a heart warming email.

Very rarely does a change have an instant impact.  It takes time to grow accustom to the change and relax with it. 

For at least two and maybe three weeks, I highly recommend working twice a week.  The retention is so much greater.  If this doesn't work financially, tell me and we can work it out.  Make payments over time or something.  I would prefer you learn quicker, and I'll do my part to help.

I bring a lot of passion to the practice tee and I'm ready to work.  I'm hopeful the srudent is the same.

What are my goals in taking lessons?  Are they realistic? 

How often should I take a lesson and how much should I practice in between.

Does. my equipment fit me?