Why is Jim Different?
Tailored Approach
I do not subscribe to one “method” of teaching nor do I “over-teach” my students. It is my belief that each student possesses a unique range of skills, goals and physical abilities. My plan for swing change and game improvement emphasizes what each person does naturally. I always strive to get to the actual root of each student’s swing problems and I consider the “fundamentals” of golf crucial in learning the game as a beginner and maintaining consistent performance as a more accomplished player.
Insider View
After spending an extensive amount of time with world class players both on the range and at PGA tour events, I have gained a unique insider view of Tour life and the preparation and techniques the best players in the world use to compete in tournament golf. Playing a lot of golf with noted PGA tour winners Skip Kendall, Peter Lonard and Bart Bryant while teaching in Orlando was so beneficial for me as an instructor. The knowledge I gained I have integrated into my teaching and it helps all of my students, especially those who play competitively.
Team Approach
Everything I recommend to my clients, from swing drills to TPI golf/fitness exercises, is designed to maximize performance on the golf course and produce a safe, powerful, efficient swing. The people listed below are part of my team and complement everything I do, enhancing the overall results I see in clients.
Dr. Josh Renkens- Manual Therapy/Chiropractic/soft tissue work
Dave Ray- Head Trainer/Advanced Fitness and Power Training
Dr. Brandon Gilliam and Dr. Mike Voight- 3-D kinematic swing analysis
Manual therapy mobilizes joints and activates muscles to help them fire properly in the swing. Power training and periodized workouts help golfers peak at the right times during a season. Finally, 3-D swing analysis provides the most in-depth analysis possible of a golf swing and the efficiency of movement throughout.
On Course Performance
Most golfers who practice and work on their game want to see lower scores on the course. Long term instruction with me is comprehensive and centers on the mental aspects of preparation, visualization, confidence, trust and routines: crucial elements that allow golfers to achieve peak performance on the course. My students who have made the most strides in their game and lowered their handicap the furthest have been with me for years. We have gradually and permanently improved their golf swings, mental approach and, ultimately, their scores. Read testimonials…