About
Chris Gordon established Southern Swing Golf to create a welcoming and supportive environment for golf enthusiasts in the southeast to learn, improve, and grow in the game of golf.
Feel free to view my site for more info and use it as shown.
https://www.southernswinggolf.com/
Drawing from my playing days and time spent with instructors at Sea Island and co-workers such as Mike Shannon and Mike Taylor, I am dedicated to helping individuals of all skill levels improve their game and achieve their full potential on the golf course.
I feel that with a B.S. Psychology, a M.S. Sports Science, and time on the circuits below; I have honed my skills, expanded my knowledge, and can now provide invaluable insight to many students of the game.
Resume':
Collegiate:
Cumberland University (1995-1998)
Pro Tours:
- Hooter's Pro Tour (1999 – 2001)
- Peach State Pro Tour (2006 – 2008)
- IGTA Pro-Net Tour (2010 – 2011)
- SSG Pro-Am Tour (2011 – 2017).
Specialties
Experience level
How often
Student age
Goals
Owns golf clubs
Photos and videos
Reviews
Anand V.
Jake M.
Austen B.
Kate P.
Bill B.
David D.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
1) Meet and ask them to tell me about their process (good and bad) about their game (i.e. Driver, irons, chipping, putting).
2) Watch them perform any of the above
3) Provide quick feedback and/or why it is happening
4) Communicate, Demonstrate, and Assist (auditorily visually, and/or kinestheticaly) what is happening.
5) Video (2nd lesson) and show them pre and post results.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Played golf Collegiately (Cumberland University)
Worked with Dr. Greg Rose (MyTPI) and Bobby Duval (P.T.) when they were in Maryland.
Worked 8yrs at Sea Is. Golf Learning Center and Spa
M.S. Degree In Sports Science (Life U)
Competed on Hooters, Peach State Tour, Open Golf Atlanta, SSG Tour, USGA (pub links quarters)
Former Kids Golf Instructor (TGA).
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Rates/Packages:
1 session 3 sessions 5 sessions
$75 $180 ($60/lesson) $250 ($50)
10% Discount 20%
*Package Rates Does NOT Include Range Balls.
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https://www.southernswinggolf.com/
How did you get started teaching?
See History above.
Friends and family all wanted tips and suggestions on how to get better at golf, so when results came I began instructing others.
What types of students have you worked with?
Kids (8-12 yrs of age)
Females (Former College Player)
Beginners
Intermediate (want to play college or tour)
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Coming to a close on my company's new software for the golf industry.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Practice what is given. Do not get frustrated when you do not get it immediately. It is a process that takes time for the brain and body to become in sync.
Also, play the ball down always. This only encourages your brain to make a neuronal adaptation to the situation at hand and creates an ability to hit that shot or any trouble shot better when faced with it at a later time.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What can I do to my body to create more control, longer drives and better feel on my shots?
How many lessons do you ask me to take before you suggest that I move on to another instructor if it is not working between us?
...this lets you know if the instructor is in it for you or just for the money.