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Randy Smith, Coach: Keeping Golf Fun

Name: Randy Smith, Coach: Keeping Golf Fun
Uploaded: 2014-02-27T12:00:00+00:00
Duration: 8 min 59 s
Channel: Randy Smith
Description: Randy Smith teaches at Royal Oaks in Dallas, and the description highlights his record of PGA of America honors. When interviewed by Frank LaRosa at a teaching forum in Northern California, he didn’t offer any swing advice; instead, he explained how he teaches and what a student should expect from a lesson.

Randy Smith teaches at Royal Oaks in Dallas, and the description highlights his record of PGA of America honors. When interviewed by Frank LaRosa at a teaching forum in Northern California, he didn’t offer any swing advice; instead, he explained how he teaches and what a student should expect from a lesson.

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Randy Smith · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

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What the lesson shows

For Randy Smith, education isn't just for the best students: First and foremost, the goal is to make sure people have more fun. Not everyone is a college or professional athlete; many just want to see a different outcome. We need to Keep the lesson positive, have the student take a few swings to show them they can do it, and build on the two or three swings during the round that resemble those on the driving range.

He regrets that ego drives people to want to hit the ball farther when The short game should come first, and recommends working on chipping and putting when it's cold. The core of the lesson is the relationship: understanding what the student really wants—for example, to stop a slice that's been plaguing them for twenty years. For beginners, he recommends contacting the local PGA chapter to find an instructor. He concludes with memories of Harvey Penick and Byron Nelson.

The Exercise, Step by Step

Before a lesson, clearly tell your teacher what you want to change.
Set a goal that's right for you, without trying to play like a pro.
During the lesson, look for the few successful shots that prove the correction is working.
On the course, identify the two or three shots that are similar to those you hit on the driving range, and build on them.
When it's cold out, focus your practice sessions on putting and chipping.

Key Takeaways

Randy Smith places the joy of playing at the center of his teaching.

The relationship between the student and the coach is just as important as technique.

A lesson should remain positive and show the student that they can succeed.

Short game should take precedence over distance.

We need to help the student articulate what he or she really wants.

A beginner can contact their local PGA chapter to find an instructor.

Mistakes to Avoid

Forgetting that golf is a game and losing the joy of the technique.
Focusing only on distance out of ego while neglecting the short game.
Choosing a teacher without feeling comfortable with them.
Coming to a lesson without knowing what you really want to work on.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

Short Game Session: Chipping and Putting
A Few Targeted Moves Amid the Ongoing Correction
Compare the shots on the course with those on the driving range

Your Questions

Who is Randy Smith?

A PGA of America instructor based in Royal Oaks, Dallas. According to the description, he holds the record for the most national PGA awards and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.

Does he give technical advice in this video?

No. It's an interview about his teaching style: enjoyment, his relationship with students, and the role of short games.

What advice does he give to a beginner?

Do a little research, then call your local PGA chapter, which can recommend several instructors. Choose the one you feel most comfortable with.

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