Taking on the ABCs of golf instruction.

Even seasoned professionals need a teacher to get most out of their game

It is easily discernible even to the most casual observer that golf is a sport experiencing strong growth. The public is pouring onto golf courses in unprecedented numbers. As a result, there is a staggering amount of instructional information presented to players of all skill levels.

Plenty of golf instruction can be found in bookstores, on magazine racks, on television and most recently, on the Internet. This being the case, you would expect the average golfer to be a better player than he or she was 20 years ago. Alas, this is not true.

The reason lies in the nature of the movements made while playing golf. Even the most …