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From the March Momentum Newsletter.

In golf, there are times when you have to take a step back, forget about the mechanics and look at the big picture. This was the case for GolfTEC Client, Mike Kornmeyer.

Pushing towards his long-term goal of one day playing golf for a living, Mike had steadily improved under the guidance of his Coach, Dan Sniffin. Mike’s mechanics had drastically improved and his handicap had dropped considerably—from shooting around 100 (estimated 24 handicap) to a 2.4 handicap. After each season, Dan and Mike would step back to look at the progress they had made. And more importantly, they would look forward to what needed to happen in the coming season. Because one thing was always clear: to play golf for a living, Mike needed to get even better.

This review process—which Mike calls the “glue that builds my understanding of the swing and the philosophy of the game as a whole”—has played an integral role in the success Dan and Mike have had. From Dan’s perspective, this process is something he’s always believed in, both as a Coach and a player. When asked about this, Dan remarked, “I have always been convinced [that the process is a key to success], as I have done this type of thing for many years in my own game. We did this twice a year when I played in college.”

Now, you can get the same experience that Dan and Mike have benefited from in our newly-released Goal Planning Session (GPS).

What to expect in a Goal Planning Session

Dan and Mike used the 30-minute GPS to achieve four key things:

1. Review goals and progress from the previous season
2. Identify what worked (and what didn’t work)
3. Re-evaluate short- and long-term goals
4. Build a gameplan for the coming season

Guided by those objectives, Dan and Mike started their Goal Planning Session.

The biggest success for Mike was how much he was able to drop his handicap. There were no major shortcomings in the previous season; Mike had steadily improved. However, it was clear that Mike needed to shift his focus in a big way heading into the new season. His putting and lack of tournament experience was holding him back.

Mike’s goal to one day play golf for a living was still front and center. What needed adjusting were his short-term goals, such as playing in a specific number of tournaments in the upcoming golf season. Next was identifying what needed to happen to continue Mike’s success. The verdict:

1. Better practice. Mike needed to bring increased focus and structure to his practice (e.g. complete a designated number putting, pitching and full-swing drills)
2. More putting. Dan and Mike decided to focus more of their lesson time on putting
3. New courses and tournaments. Dan recommended that Mike strengthen his on-course experience by playing a group of new courses and competing in a specific list of tournaments

Ready to take on the new season, Mike walked away from his Goal Planning Session with a “good understanding of the relationship between my goals and the work necessary to achieve those goals.”

The GPS is a great tool that you can now take advantage of. If you’d like to learn more about it or schedule one today, call a GolfTEC Improvement Center near you and talk to a Coach. Click Here to find your nearest Improvement Center.

Thoughts on the Goal Planning Session? Ever used a similar process in your golf improvement? Let us know in the comments.

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