A golf instructor has to be a great player first … or not?
I recently read an interesting book called “On The Sweet Spot” by Richard Keefe, and he talks about a common cliche regarding golf instruction and playing ability (i.e. “those who can do; those who can’t, teach”).
The interesting point that Dr. Keefe makes is that the more accomplished a person is at whatever task, i.e golf, the less they use the analytical part of the brain, and the more they use the “automatic” areas. And the less the analytical area is used, the more it atrophies, at least in respect of whatever skill is involved.
Then there is the case of the “natural athlete”, who has used the “automatic” areas right from day one, and doesn’t have a clue of how to explain what he does with a golf club to someone else.
So the point is, while a good player might be a good teacher and vice versa, there is no guarantee that being an exceptional player is going to make a you great teacher, or being a great teacher will make you a great player … the second case seems to be more obvious to most people.
Mike
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