Ben Hogan Golf Lessons
About
My name is Ben and golf has been part of my life since I have been able to walk. I have been playing competitive golf since the age of nine and have played in professional tournaments for the last seven years. I played NCAA Division I golf for George Mason University and was a team captain. As a highly accomplished amateur, I was fortunate enough to have worked personally with Kirk Lucas, an instructor to PGA and LPGA tour players, for over ten years. As a student of the game myself, I teach what I have learned from other great instructors and players such as Ben Hogan, Hank Haney, Butch Harmon, Jim Flick, Jonathan Byrd, Steve Marino, Quin and Jim Sullivan, and other fellow PGA members). Through their knowledge and wisdom I have been able to develop my own teaching methodologies. Through ten years of teaching, I have extensive knowledge in techniques and drills to help achieve you achieve your goals. I receive great satisfaction in helping students improve and enjoy the great game of golf. Lesson Concepts Ben Hogan once said “Golf is not a game of good shots, its a game of bad shots”. What Mr. Hogan meant by this is simple. The game of golf is best played by minimizing the amount of bad shots hit during a round & minimizing the distance they are hit off target. This principle is the core of my teaching philosophies. A typical full swing/short game lesson: *A quick discussion of what the student would like to improve on and their physical limitations. *An equipment check as the student warms up. *Watch the student hit balls at given targets as if they were playing on the course. *Explain their swing type and how to improve what they have. *Give demonstrations/drills and insure the student fully understands what to work on. *Observe the student as they practice and reinforce the proper movements. *Allow the student to give & receive feedback on what they will practice. *Answer any questions and schedule the following lesson. For most of my students, improving their bad shots does not include a swing overhaul. The majority of golfers do not have the time it takes to grove a “textbook” swing, but with proper instruction and quality practice, realistic goals can be reached.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I don't rely on the typical cookie cutter lesson strategy. If I used the same scripted dialogue with every student then I'd be wasting their money and my time.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm a sponge for new data and research. I enjoy spending the time to study new facets of the game and incorporating them into my Instruction. I love playing the role of the nerdy guy in class who has the answers to the tests who everyone cheats off of. That's all golf instruction really is, an instructor that is essentially just saving you the time from having to spend endless hours studying.
I believe the best golf instructors throughout history take the more challenging road and do their own homework. I don't see the point in sitting in a class to stay on top of some trendy method. Let alone PAY someone thousands of dollars for the right to slap another worthless "Level I" or "Level IV" next to my name.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My fee is based of time spent with students. With nearly 30 years of knowledge, my job is to save you an enormous amount of time and give you immediate answers. Think of my service as your own personal "Google" of golf instruction - and you only get the top results.
How did you get started teaching?
Being named after a legend, you could say I had my path laid out for me early on. My Father told me as a youngster "to succeed in your career, be the best at what you do". Since I was pretty good at the whole playing golf thing and I always had a passion to learn more about the game - Its the perfect line of work for me.
What types of students have you worked with?
you name it- day 1 beginners to Current PGA Tour Players
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Took a student who suffered years of chronic "shanking" and changed the way he thought about striking a golf ball. 1 hour later he went from "sir shanks a lot" to "sir solid a lot"
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
When searching for a golf Instructor, look for the following:
-PGA Member
-Can provide multiple solutions to fix a swing fault.
-A strong playing resume
-Utilizes High Speed Video Or launch monitor (no, not just iPads)
-Has a website with instruction material
AVOID the following "Instructors":
-Anyone who claims to know Mr. Hogan's secret and exploits it to sell golf instruction. Opinions are one thing, but selling Hogan's secret to sell books, lessons, (etc.) shows a major lack of class (ex. the "ONE PLACE GOLF SWING" )
-STAY AWAY FROM instructors that push the same swing method on everyone. (Example- Natural Golf or the One Plane Swing)
-Those who market their instruction with sucker terms such as "Magic move", "weird trick", "guaranteed",
-Highly Discounted lessons (you get what you pay for)
-Head Professionals and their assistants (they work too many long hours to have the time to stay on top of your game and their teaching skills)
-Instructors who "do as I say not as I do, I'm a Pro". If they have never hit a ball like a pro then they are not.
-These are generalizations and there are always a few exceptions.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
How much time will I honestly commit to practice?
Where to I want to be in 1 month, 6 months, year later?