functional golf training of santa cruz               831-588-7545
What is Functional Golf?
Functional Golf is an accelerated golf training program that produces one of the highest success rates in the industry. This is due the fact that it is a knowledge based curriculum which is process oriented, not outcome oriented.   When compared to traditional programs and using people of equal ability, our students have shown that after 6-months they are typically 14 to 18 months more advanced in both skill level and knowledge!


Why is it so successful?

Originally called "Total Immersion Golf, " Rick Walker founded the program at DeLaveaga Golf Course in the late 1970's.  It is one of the longest running and most successful golf training programs in the nation!  The incredible success rate is due to the fact that it is a knowledge based training curriculum that is process oriented, not outcome oriented. It uses the Total Immersion accelerated method for learning used by the US Government when a working knowledge and understanding of a subject is needed quickly.

The teaching method begins with “immersing” the student in the whole swing process by way of an “Introductory Seminar.” After this knowledge base session, students have a clear understanding of what has to happen, why, and in correct sequential order. They receive a copy of “The Functional Golf Swing” book to use as their “blueprint” to train with; then begin building their golf swing base on their individual body type, flexibility, range of motion, and learning style.

Lastly, the hands-on sessions use the Whole-Part-Whole method of training, where students begin with the “full” swing and master the “parts” as necessary to support the complete swing.



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