Swallowing Your Pride: The Overlooked Secret to Lower Scores
Golf is one of the few sports where amateurs routinely try to mimic professionals without ever acknowledging the preparation those professionals endure behind the scenes. Weekend golfers watch Rory or Nelly stripe drives on TV and think the formula for better golf is just to swing harder, play more, or buy the latest driver. What they miss is the real truth: every single professional is surrounded by a team of experts guiding them through the process.
Tour players don’t just show up and “figure it out.” They have swing coaches fine-tuning mechanics, fitness coaches building bodies that can endure the stress of thousands of repetitions, and mental coaches sharpening focus under pressure. They have nutritionists, trainers, and recovery specialists. They’ve invested in guidance because they know talent without structure leads to inconsistency, frustration, and often, injury.
Amateur golfers, on the other hand, often take the opposite approach. They go to the range with no plan. They hit bucket after bucket, reinforcing the very habits that keep them stuck. They play once or twice a week (at best), expect improvement without instruction, and hope that a new putter or swing tip from YouTube will magically change everything. Pride keeps many from asking for help—until the frustration builds or their body gives out.
Even professionals—who practice every single day—fall into dark rabbit holes when their habits or mechanics go unchecked. If they can lose their way with constant guidance, what chance does the amateur golfer have playing only a handful of times each month with no clear path forward? That’s not an insult—it’s a reality. Golf is hard. Harder still if you’re navigating it alone.
The truth is, lowering your scores isn’t about ego. It’s about humility. It’s about swallowing your pride and admitting that the fastest, safest, and most effective way forward is the same way the pros do it: with a structured system and expert coaching.
That’s where I come in. As a certified golf fitness and swing professional with three TPI certifications, I’ve designed a 12-week custom program built to put amateur golfers on the right path—before bad habits and injuries derail their progress. Whether you’ve been playing for years or are just starting out, I’ll help you build the foundation to not only lower your scores but also extend your ability to enjoy this game for a lifetime.
Pride won’t lower your scores. A proven plan will.
