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It's The Manly Syndrome

I don't know what it is about us men, we just seem to be experts on everything. Women, on the other hand, seem much more realistic about their strengths and weaknesses. Perhaps this is why women generally respond to golf instruction better than we do.

It amazes me that almost every time I step on to a practice tee I see or hear male golfers giving each other golf tips and swing advice. Of course, males giving golf swing advice to their wives and children is even more common, and more of a problem! If that isn't enough, consider golf message boards. I've visited several and am amazed at how everyone (they all seem to be men) spout information as if they are all world class golf instructors. Unfortunately, it's really nothing more than the blind leading the blind. It's entertaining, but hopefully nobody takes that stuff seriously because it's nothing more than golfers sharing their opinions with other golfers. My advice, don't put any credence in message boards that discuss golf swing advice and theory unless you know the background of the person who is doing the writing!

Think about all of the male golfers you know and about how almost all of them, regardless of how high their handicap, are willing to give advice to fellow golfers. I'm not going any further with this point except to say that if some Golf Professionals lack knowledge and experience, amateurs, most assuredly, are even less qualified.

Here are two suggestions: 1) If you're going to take golf lessons, find a good golf instructor—if you're not willing to find a good instructor, save your money and ask the guy hitting next to you on the range for advice (just kidding—although I'm sure he wouldn't mind offering his opinion of your swing problems, if he hasn't already!), and 2) keep an open mind when taking golf lessons from a good golf instructor—pretend you know very little about what a good golf swing is because most probably, you don't (even if you're a good player).

One comment to those who try to teach their wives and children—DON'T DO IT!!!. I know you're only trying to help, but I can't recall ever hearing appropriate advice being given in these situations. Let them play and practice and when they're ready, find a good instructor for them.

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