How I Teach the Game of Golf

I learned how to play the game of golf, and teach the game of golf, from several of the top instructors in the world of golf.

Those instructors are: Former U.S. Open Champion Ken Venturi, Former Master's Champion Claude Harman and his son Dick Harman, former P.G.A. Champion Jerry Barber and his brother Willie Barber.

The basics of my instruction are very simple. There are really only six or seven concepts I follow. They are:

Grip

               Posture

                                    Stance

                                                       Balance

                                                                               Alignment

                                                                                                      Takeaway

                                                                                                                          Downswing

                                              Keep it Simple !

                   “Certified” Golf Instructor

Former Member

Professional Golfers Association

Apprentice Program

United States Golf Teacher's Association

World Golf Federation

Bob has taught the game of Golf for over 35 years. After graduating from the University of Southern California, he began his professional career at the prestigious Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach California, where he entered the P.G.A. Apprentice Program.

He completed the P.G.A. Business School's I and II, specializing in the areas of Marketing, Merchandising and Golf Instruction, where he became a “Certified Golf Instructor” in the program.

Bob won the first two Professional Golf Tournaments he entered, including the Andy Williams San Diego Open Pro Am. He played in numerous mini tour events in Georgia, Florida, and the Carolina's. He also played on the former Grapefruit Tour in the Western United States, and was frequently among the “top 10” money earners.

He worked with, and learned the “art” of Golf Instruction, from such well known Golf Instructor's as former United States Open Champion Ken Venturi, as well as former Masters Champion, Claude Harmon.

Additionally, he worked with former P.G.A. Champion Jerry Barber, and was an instructor at the Willie Barber Golf Center for a number of years. Both Jerry Barber, and his brother Willie, were two of the games foremost short-game instructor's ever. 

Bob client base covers  the entire spectrum of golf instruction. He specializes in individual instruction as well as group lessons, accommodating  individuals of all ages and all walks of life.

Because of his vast experience, his personality, and his ability to get along with people, he attracts students and clients from all age groups.

Please feel free to contact Bob at:        bobhouse73@aol.com.     

References provided upon request.    

He may also be reached at: 949-357-5486

THE GOLF SWING

Grip - Most important part of golf swing !!!!!

           For right handers -

                 - Last three fingers of the left hand

                 - Middle two fingers of right hand

                 - V's point to right shoulder

Stance - feet about as wide apart as shoulder's

               point toes out a bit - allows for freer body movement

Balance - weight should be equally distributed on both feet

Alignment - feet, knees, hips, and shoulder's should line

                     up parallel to "target line"

Two "imaginary lines" - 

        1-   target line - through the ball to the target

        2-   body line - feet, knees, hips, and shoulder's should line

                                 up  parallel to target line

                                 these lines never intersect !!!

                                 like railroad tracks !!!

Posture - stand tall, bend from the knees, bend from the

                waist, drop your hands (hands should now be beneath chin)                                         Relax !

Takeaway - Weight transfers to back foot

Downswing - Weight transfers to forward foot

Finish - 75% of weight  is now on forward foot with body

              now facing the target

NOTE * * *
    On the takeaway and the downswing when the

      club reaches the parallel position to the ground, the 

      club should be lined up in a straight line to the target. 

     This is important.

     When you finish the swing, the body, and

      the right and left thigh should face the target  with most 

      of the body weight on the left side. 

More on the Golf lesson:

For people who might struggle with a back problem or have 

trouble finishing the golf swing: 

My suggestion -

Begin your address position with feet, knees,
hips, and shoulders parallel to the target. Now
just  pull your left foot back about 6 to 9 inches,
so you are now lining up about 25 degrees off
the target line.

The feet knees, hips, and shoulders, will all be
lined up in this new direction. The purpose of this
new stance, is to allow you to finish the

golf swing. 

There will be less stress on your back with this

open stance back. You will now be able to clear your left 

side on the downswing. 

You must face your target with your 

knees and your chest.

You'll do Great 

THE SHORT GAME

Choose a club where the will land on the front part of the green and roll to the hole - preferably a 7, 8, 9, pitching wedge or sand wedge

• Open stance
• Keep feet close together, pull forward foot back 6 inches
• Play ball back of center, place hands ahead of the ball
• Put more weight forward or on forward foot
• Limit the amount of the lower body
• Cock wrists slowly on takeaway - more the further away the ball is from the pin
• Make sure you hit down on the back of the ball
• Strike down on the ball with good arm extension, hands ahead of the ball at the finish

The Most Famous Hole in Golf - No. 7 Pebble Beach

The header on my page is my favorite hole and probably anyone who has played Pebble Beach Golf Links favorite hole - the seventh hole at Pebble Beach. Just so you can admire it - here is the full picture. Enjoy!