Golfers Like You

Sara Dickson

Sometimes watching a great teacher work with a player who you can relate to is better than getting instruction directly. One step removed, you’re able to digest the lesson without the pressure of having to hit the shots. That’s the thinking behind “Golfers Like You,” and here you’ll see instructor Sara Dickson give a lesson to a 9-handicapper with some common swing issues.

13:10

Iron Play

In the first part of her lesson with 9-handicapper Bill Wing, teacher Sara Dickson explains how controlling the low point of the swing is the No. 1 key to great iron play. Using a simple practice drill and keeping more weight on the front foot throughout the swing helps Bill groove the feel.

18:56

Driving

Teacher Sara Dickson continues her work with 9-handicapper Bill Wing, helping him rein in his long swing with the driver. They practice matching up his arm swing and body turn going back, and also focus on swinging through on a straighter path to avoid nagging pushes and hooks.

16:02

Wedges

With the wedges, student Bill Wing, a 9-handicapper, struggles with contact and distance control. Teacher Sara Dickson works with him to make a more compact motion and swing back and through equal lengths. They also discuss how to adjust for shots of different distances.