The PGTCA is fully dedicated to equipping you with all the appropriate resources in becoming a successful instructor. Because no two golf swings are alike, we train you on many techniques and practices so you can fit the student to a better swing rather than forcing one swing to the student.At each PGTCA Course you will not only learn the golf swing inside and out you will understand how to implement different drills, exercises, video and teaching techniques into your lessons that best improve the student you are working with.
6 Day Certification Course Curriculum
PRE-SWING ELEMENTS
Grip
• purposes / value
• position of left hand
• position of right hand
• grip pressure
• three basic grip styles
Ball Position
• standard ball position (2 methods)
• specialty shots ball position
Proper Posture
• purposes / values
• spine angle
• distance from the ball
• dynamic balance
Alignment
• body alignment
• clubface alignment
• intermediate targeting
BACKSWING
The Takeaway
• sequence of backswing
• positioning of arms
• positioning of clubhead & shaft
• one piece movement
• position of clubhead and shaft
Checking Swing Plane
• clubshaft plane
• shoulder plane
THE TRANSITION
Proper Sequencing of Body
• timing
• tempo
• rhythm
IMPACT
Position of Body
• position of hands
• position of right wrist
• position of left wrist
• weight distribution
• position of hips
• position of head
• position of shoulders
• positioning of clubhead & shaft
Checking Shaft Plane
THE FINISH
Body Positions
• weight distribution
• balance
Checking Shaft Plane
VIDEO TAPING
Frame by Frame Analysis
• learn to fix several problems with one solution.
Camera Operation & Set -Up
Learn to make Take-Home Videos
Equipment & Lighting Requirements
CHIPPING
Set Up
• ball position
• alignment
• posture
• grip
• hand position
• targeting
• club selection
• the stroke
• weight distribution
Putt-Chip
Basic Chip
Practice Stations
Faults & Fixes
BUNKER PLAY
Set Up
• ball position
• alignment
• posture
• getting grounded
• hand position
• weight distribution
• the swing
• distance control
Greenside Bunkers
Fairway Bunkers
Faults & Fixes
BODY MOTION
Proper Weight Shift – Body Coil
• winding up around a power post
• maximizing the “x” factor
Incorrect Turns
• reverse pivot
• change in spine angle
• excessive hip turn
• lateral sway
TOP OF SWING
Proper Position at Top
• positioning of the body
• the three “L’s”
• positioning of clubhead & shaft
Checking Swing Plane
• clubshaft plane
• shoulder plane
THE DOWNSWING
Proper Position at Top
• weight transfer
• leverage
• unwinding from the ground up
• positioning of clubhead & shaft
Checking Swing Plane
• clubshaft plane
• shoulder plane
THROUGH SWING
Post Impact
• extension
• weight distribution
• position of hips
• position of head
• position of shoulders
• position of arms
• positioning of clubhead & shaft
Checking Shaft Plane
BALL FLIGHT LAWS
Swing path
Blade Angle
Levels
Clubhead Speed
PUTTING
Set Up
• basic grip styles
• ball position
• alignment
• posture
• grip
• putter types
• 2 putting strokes
• grass types
• practice programs
Learn 20 Practice Stations
Faults & Fixes
Club Fitting
PITCHING
Set Up
• ball position
• alignment
• posture
• grip
• weight distribution
• distance control
• targeting
• the swing
Basic Chip
Pitch & Run
Lob Pitch
Practice Stations
Faults & Fixes
OTHER TOPICS
Specialty Shots
Un-level Lies
Wind Shots
Pre-Shot Routines
Course Management
Mental Game
Club Selection