Riding the waves of improvement

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

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.
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.