Don't go on a Lousy Golf School Vacation - Here's How to Choose Correctly

I love golf! Don't you? I'm not very good at it but I will play as often as I can and I play every chance I get. The thing is I live in Chicago. So playing year round is not always possible -- at least not in warm weather unless I go South. But where do I go? There are so many great golf courses and life so short.
 
 I decided to write this article because in my passion, I have found 4 very important questions to ask that will insure you will find thd the perfect golf vacation. Be careful. I have made some mistakes in the past because I did not do my homework in advance.
 
 Golf Schools come wrapped in shiny packages with fancy trimmings. Be careful not to go for the first golf vacation you hear about. Do some reaearch and find the right golf package match for you, your habits, your style and your golf game.
 
 So, how do you know which golf school vacation is right for you? It's simple. How much do you know about yourself? Be honest. This is your nickel.
 
 1) What do you want to achieve?
 
 2) How committed are you to your game?
 
 3) Is your goal to have fun and drink with your friends without the wives around?
 
 4) Or are you dedicated to improving your game for the coming season on this golf vacation?
 
 Try asking yourself this: When you think of a golf vacation, which comes first for you - the golf or the vacation?
 
 Some golf schools demand your entire focus. Other golf schools understand you need time to relax and scope out other activities. So know if you are looking more for the golf or the vacation.
 
 If I'm planning a trip to a Maui golf school or going out to Las Vegas for golf instruction, I'm thinking there's a pretty good chance I'll be checking out the local sights and entertainment.
 
 If you're like me, you're going to find a school that offers half-day instruction. Train your skills first thing in the morning, get a bite to eat (usually included in your tuition), then see how you feel.

Hit the casinos, beach or the golf course in the afternoon.
 
 Like I said, I stink at the game but I do have some experience. Are you a new golfer or could you hit the PGA Tour?
 
 Beginners should check out golf schools that offer low student-instructor ratios. A 5:1 ratio or lower is the best for beginning golfers. Most likely you want a school that limits class size.
 
 Experienced golfers will need a school that offers on-course instruction. You might need your swing looked at in game like scenarios. Get your instruction on the course.
 
 How do you like to learn? Your style might benefit from the attention offered by low student-instructor ratios. This may not be a necessity for an experienced golfer. This is totally up to your learning style preference.
 
 How's your short game? I can drive for show but when it comes time to outt for dough. (Maybe I shouldn't have told you that) Do you have a nice low handicap but your golf game goes in the tank 90 yards from the pin?
 
 You need to find a golf school that concentrates on training your short game and course management. If your golf swing is basically sound, pick a golf vacation school that focuses the majority of your instruction time by getting you out on the course.
 
 The golf training market is very competitive. If you want the very best, find golf vacation schools that will focus on individual aspects of your golf game. Comparison shop. (Isn't this why the internet was invented?)
 
 In the time it takes for me to get out of a sand trap, you can find a golf school that will help you shave a stroke or two off your already low handicap. Or in my case, keep me from embarrassing myself in front of my friends.
 
 Some other real quick questions to ask at a golf vacation school: Is lodging included? Are meals included? Does the tuition include rounds of golf? You can find a whole batch of information about all the golf vacation schools at http://www.universalgolfinformation.com
 
 Focus your honest answers to the 4 questions above. Whittle down your decision to three or four to fit the style of golf training where you will do your best. Then pick the golf vacation school that offers the best package. Remember -- it's your nickel.
 
 
 About The Author
 
 Joe Rogers, Jr. loves golf even though he stinks at playing. He has been very successful in business so that he now has time to devote to his folly. He has written many articles like this available at http://www.universalgolfinformation.com.