When Can a Child Learn Golf?
I am constantly being asked by friends or clients, which is a good age for a child to try out golf. A great question, that does not have a short answer!
It really does depend on the focus level of the child and age. Lessons do not have to always be about perfecting a skill and they certainly do not need to be an hour long.
It really does depend on the focus level of the child and age. Lessons do not have to always be about perfecting a skill and they certainly do not need to be an hour long.
5 Steps to the Perfect Putter Fitting
Whether you’re more into the latest technology in golf and want to dive deep into the science of putting and number-crunching all of the data,
Or more into the art of putting, an old-school, feel player, that wants to test a bunch of different putter models to see how different toe-hangs, hosel configurations, and head and shaft weights perform, and how the new face materials sound, feel, and roll to affect your distance control;
12th Hole at Augusta
This month I wanted to dissect the 12th hole, aka Golden Bell, at Augusta National. About a month ago, we watched the best players in the world make some big numbers on a 155-yard par 3. In fact, it played as the hardest hole in the final round with a scoring average of 3.34. What makes 12 at Augusta so difficult?
Gear Effect with a Driver
It has been just over a year since I started coaching at Morgan Creek and one little thing has surprised me a lot: gear effect, also known as impact location. Essentially, gear effect is when you hit the ball on the face and it spins towards the centre of gravity. For example, a toe strike would most likely result in the club opening up, the ball actually rolling towards the centre of gravity at impact and curving more to the left (for a right-handed golfer) than your swing would indicate. Here’s an example of one of my swings that I hit off the toe.
Leila’s coaching philosophy is to create a comfortable environment allowing the student to identify their own strengths and weaknesses.
By incorporating athletic motion drills and exercises into each lesson, students will have a well-rounded practice routine that golfers of all skill levels and ages can relate to.
With three decades of playing experience and 14 years of coaching, Leila draws from her own experiences to help create an engaging atmosphere for all of her students.
- CN Canadian Tour Event Champion 2004
- Competed in two LPGA Canadian Opens : 2004 & 2005
- West Coast Golf Tour Event Champion
- Competed on Futures Tour : 2003-2004
- 4 Time BCPGA Women’s Champion
- Earned Full Scholarship - USC Women’s Golf Team 1998-2002
- Captain - USC Women’s Golf Team 1998-2002
- Reached Highest Individual Ranking of 5th - NCAA Women’s Golf 2000