- The Face First Golf podcast, hosted by Craig Jones, is dedicated to improving your golf game.
- Craig has 25 years of experience as a golf coach and has helped over 20,000 players improve their game through online learning.
Episode Overview
- In this episode, Craig discusses the reality of improving your golf game, especially if you're a 12+ handicap player.
Understanding the Struggle
- Craig emphasizes that improving your game is not about jumping from one method to another or hitting balls at the range with multiple swing thoughts.
- The real challenge is in building skills that show up on the golf course and help you break through the barriers that most high handicap players face.
Craig's Personal Journey
- Craig shares his personal journey in golf, starting as a bus driver at the Keystone Ski Resort and transitioning to golf.
- He highlights that he was once a 15 handicap player in his twenties and has learned valuable insights over the last 25 years.
The Nature of Golf Improvement
- Golf is often described as a series of waves, where you catch great waves, ride them for a while, but also experience inevitable dips.
- Craig uses the analogy of surfing to illustrate the ups and downs in golf.
Community Support
- Being part of a community is essential in golf improvement, especially when facing challenging times.
- Craig references the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear and how it can be applied to golf practice.
Live Lesson Fridays
- Craig discusses the "Live Lesson Fridays" where members send in their swings, and he provides live feedback and analysis.
- This creates a strong sense of community and helps members develop an eye for the swing.
The Power of Self-Analysis
- Craig encourages golfers to read their own "book" and look within themselves to understand their own swings.
- He discourages excessive reliance on external solutions and instead promotes internal self-improvement.
Consistency in Learning
- Consistency is key in golf improvement, and Craig advises sticking with one program or method to achieve deep learning and understanding.
- He recommends Face First Golf for personalized feedback and improvement.
Parting Advice
- Craig's final advice is to fall in love with the process of improvement, expect ups and downs, and have patience with yourself.
- He highlights that the little things you do today will shape your future golf game.
Closing Remarks
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The episode ends with a reminder that unlocking the potential for effortless power in your golf swing can be achieved with five-minute daily practice sessions at home.
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To learn more about Craig's 44-day plan for to learn to swing from the inside and release the club for effortless power... visit facefirstgolf.com.
