Take a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher, Jeff Smith ( (http://jeffsmithgolfinstruction.com) and pair him with an outstanding radio personality and you have the formula for one helluva Golf Talk Radio Show. John Ashton (the show host) has enjoyed success as a morning personality on radio stations from Bangor, Maine to Dallas, Texas. He’s also embarrassed himself on many golf courses in the same locations. John is a hacker, struggling to break 80 (OK, 90) but has a passion and enjoyment of the game, a skewed sense of humor and an outlook that makes this the most entertaining Golf Show around.Jeff Smith, PGA enjoys the innate ability to create word pictures so, even on the radio, his tips and techniques to improve your game are clear, easy to follow and help listeners cut strokes on their very next round.
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Take a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher, Jeff Smith ( (http://jeffsmithgolfinstruction.com) and pair him with an outstanding radio personality and you have the formula for one helluva Golf Talk Radio Show. John Ashton (the show host) has enjoyed success as a morning personality on radio stations from Bangor, Maine to Dallas, Texas. He’s also embarrassed himself on many golf courses in the same locations. John is a hacker, struggling to break 80 (OK, 90) but has a passion and enjoyment of the game, a skewed sense of humor and an outlook that makes this the most entertaining Golf Show around.Jeff Smith, PGA enjoys the innate ability to create word pictures so, even on the radio, his tips and techniques to improve your game are clear, easy to follow and help listeners cut strokes on their very next round.
Revolutionizing Golf Instruction: Brian Manzella on Industry Standards and the Future of Coaching
Those Weekend Golf Guys
55 minutes 28 seconds
2 months ago
Revolutionizing Golf Instruction: Brian Manzella on Industry Standards and the Future of Coaching
Podcast Summary
Renowned golf instructor Brian Manzella, celebrated as one of Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers and Golf Digest's Top 50, joins us for an insightful discussion on the evolution and challenges within the golf instruction industry. He shares his unique journey and the pressing need for higher standards, contrasting the lax certification processes in golf with those of other professions. Discover Brian's advocacy for adaptive teaching tailored to individual learning styles rather than the constricting one-size-fits-all methods that are all too common.
The episode takes a deep dive into the intricacies of biomechanics and communication within the PGA of America, with Brian exploring the potential for a unified approach amidst contrasting methodologies. We highlight his innovative suggestions, such as mandatory lesson uploads and monthly knowledge-sharing sessions, aimed at enhancing instructional standards and fostering an environment open to new methodologies. These proposals come with a candid discussion about the industry's hesitations and the potential pushback from established professionals.
As we peer into the future of golf instruction, the conversation shifts to the possibilities of personalized coaching and the transformative role of AI. We examine how these advancements could revolutionize the player's experience and discuss the need for more engaging golf telecasts, complete with alternative commentary options. The episode wraps up on a lighter note, indulging in musical nostalgia and celebrating the camaraderie within the golf community, promising a more personalized and entertaining future for golf instruction and broadcasts.
Those Weekend Golf Guys
Take a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher, Jeff Smith ( (http://jeffsmithgolfinstruction.com) and pair him with an outstanding radio personality and you have the formula for one helluva Golf Talk Radio Show. John Ashton (the show host) has enjoyed success as a morning personality on radio stations from Bangor, Maine to Dallas, Texas. He’s also embarrassed himself on many golf courses in the same locations. John is a hacker, struggling to break 80 (OK, 90) but has a passion and enjoyment of the game, a skewed sense of humor and an outlook that makes this the most entertaining Golf Show around.Jeff Smith, PGA enjoys the innate ability to create word pictures so, even on the radio, his tips and techniques to improve your game are clear, easy to follow and help listeners cut strokes on their very next round.
