Podcast Episode
How to Prepare for a Golf Lesson: 5 Things to Do Before You Ever Hit a Ball

About this episode
➡️ Get the book: A Perfect Swing; https://amzn.to/3O6jVj3➡️ Learn more about A Perfect Swing Foundation: https://aperfectswing.netHow do you prepare for a golf lesson so you actually get the most from the time—and money—you’re investing with your golf professional?In this episode of A Perfect Swing, I’m breaking down five things I believe every golfer should do before a golf lesson. Because a productive lesson doesn’t begin when you step onto the driving range. It begins with how well you prepare before you ever meet your instructor.I’ll show you how to define exactly what you want to accomplish, be honest about where you’re struggling, bring useful information about your game, stay open to learning, and leave your lesson with a clear plan for practice.But there’s another side to this conversation.The same habits that help you prepare for a golf lesson can make you a more effective leader.Knowing your objective, communicating honestly, bringing information instead of assumptions, being willing to learn, and following through with action are just as important in the boardroom as they are on the golf course.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to prepare for a golf lesson before you arriveWhy “I just want to get better” isn’t a strong enough goalHow to use SMART goals to improve your golf gameWhat information you should bring to your golf instructorWhy vulnerability can accelerate both learning and leadershipThe difference between being uncomfortable and doing something wrongQuestions you should ask your golf professionalWhy your golf lesson is the beginning of the work—not the finish lineHow preparation on the golf course mirrors preparation in leadershipMy five-step framework to define, communicate, prepare, learn, and execute
Whether you’re preparing for your next golf lesson, your next business meeting, or your next leadership opportunity, the principle is the same: don’t just show up. Show up with purpose.