Eric Fitzsimmons Golf Instruction

First we'll talk on the phone briefly to set up a date and time for the first lesson.  When we meet, I find out the student's beliefs in golf, I ask about injuries that may affect thier swing, and then I take them through some warm up movements to see if they have any physical limitations that could be affecting their swing.

I'll have them hit some shots, and then I may take some vidoes if needed.  I then explain what changes we are going to make, and why we are going to make them.

After a lesson, I will usually have a follow-up email with vidoes/pictures as needed along with personalized instructions based on what we worked on.

I receieved instruction from Bob Byman beginning in 2007.  He played on tour, was a top professional in the world for a number of years, and won the inaugural Bay Hill event.  I played competitive amateur golf for a number of years before switching to professional golf.  I then started playing, teaching, and caddying golf.  This put me in contact with a number of different players, and I was able to help many people of all different levels.

For adults, $175 for an individual lesson which usually lasts around an hour to 1:15, but I generally do not book back to back lessons so that we can get to a good ending spot.  We will work as long as needed(within reason) to get you a good understanding, and so that you make sure you know what you need to work between our session.

For people that feel that can't handle an hour or more, I offer a 45 minute session for $125.

I offer 25$ off for juniors, reduced rates for bulk lessons, and I will usually offer a reduced rate for a first lesson to make sure we fit together, and that I can provide you with what you are looking for.

I started teaching under Bob Byman, a lifetime member of the PGA Tour.  He has dedicated his life to golf, and he passed down some invaluable knowledge.  I also have played with numorous professionals and high level amateurs.  I was able to glean information off them that helps me work with people of all ages, swings, tendancies, and body types.

I have worked with students from the age of 5 up to 84, ranging from beginner to professional, but I really enjoy working with people that want to work on their game and get a better undestanding of the game of golf.

A student I started working with a almost 5 years ago, just shot his lowest score of 67 in a tournament.  When I first met him, he was shooting between low 90s to low 100s, so this was following a huge steady progress, and it was the result of a lot of work that he put in.  I was just glad to be part of the process, and keep him on the correct path.

It's tough to not also include helping my father along, and getting him from a 100's players to shooting his age this April.  He gave me so much, and continues to, so I feel blessed to have been able to help him with this.

Make sure to find someone you can connect with, but also make sure that they can get your game to where you want to go.  I would make sure that whoever is helping you out addresses your grip and setup first.  Even if they aren't going to make any big changes, they should explain what works and doesn't work about what you are doing right now.

I think it's important that they don't "have it all figured out", meaning they are willing to work with the student with some core fundamentals not trying to be an outlier, and to keep questioning and learning themselves.  If they aren't willing to upgrade their teaching as more information is made available, then go away.  They should also be able to show you measurable data in some way.  Being able to quantify your improvements are important.

Know what you want to get out of the lesson.  If you aren't sure, then ask the professional what they would like for you to get out of the lesson.