Mike Paukovits
- Jun 1, 2017
- 1 min
Master the 30 - 50 Yard Pitch Shot
Learn to master the setup and technique for a high pitch around the greens In this video I describe the proper setup and technique for...
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Mike is a dedicated PGA Teaching Professional who is passionate about coaching and growing the game of golf. If Mike is not giving a lesson, you will probably find him working on his own game or competing in a golf tournament! He believes in an all encompassing, balanced approach to coaching his students towards reaching their true potential. Mike is also the Head Golf Coach for NCAA Division II Chestnut Hill College Men's Golf Team.
Mike currently teaches at a few of the area's best indoor golf simulator locations. He teaches at Play-a-Round Golf's two locations in Malvern and Ardmore. Mike also teaches at Five Iron Golf - Rittenhouse in Philadelphia as well as conducting on-course coaching sessions at several public golf courses in the Philadelphia area.
I invite you to learn more about myself, my background, and my teaching philosophy. Please allow me to share my passion with you and help you reach your golfing potential!
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It may be the “off-season” here in the Northeast, but it’s not too early to set your 2023 golf goals. Ringing in the New Year is the perfect time to reflect on this past golf season (the successes as well as the things you could have done better) and put together a plan to make 2023 your best golf season yet. It is a good idea to think about what goals you might have for your golf game.
When setting your goals, divide them up between outcome and process goals. Some examples of outcome goals would be “I am going to win the club championship”, “I am going to win my flight,” or “I am going to break 100, 90, or 80 consistently.” These are typically what we think of as a good goal-setting process before the start of the season. But what we fail to realize is that the only way to accomplish these outcome goals is to have a process. Process goals would be “I am going to practice my putting using a drill given to me by my coach for ½ hour 4 times per week,” or “I am going to commit to staying in the present and going through my pre-shot routine before each shot consistently during every round.” Now how many times have you set that type of goal before the start of the season?
Improving at golf or any sport requires commitment to a process of developing and improving skills. If you become more skillful in the weakest areas of your game, ultimately over time you will improve and accomplish your outcome goals. So how do we really know what areas are “weakest links” when it comes to our golf game? You may think that you know, but until you assess and measure your results through keeping statistics your assessment may not be accurate. This is why you need an analysis of your game and a plan that a professional can help you develop.
That final step in the process called “transfer” is where we typically miss the boat. As a golf coach, I can tell you that I have heard it so many times…”I hit the ball great on the range, but I can’t take it to the course.” This happens because even though you may have developed a skill on the driving range, the golf course is a completely different environment. In order to transfer your newly developed skills to the golf course, we need to make training or practice more difficult than play. What I mean by that is practice needs to become transfer training. This type of training involves drills and games that will challenge you to accomplish a goal.
For example, the next time you are chipping from just off of the practice green set a goal of holing out one chip shot before you can leave the practice area. If chipping is not your strong suit, you will quickly be forced to narrow your focus (the hole) and you will be amazed at how close your chip shots end up even if they do not actually go in the hole. Eventually, you are bound to hole a chip shot...hopefully before it gets dark! This is just one example of a transfer training game that can really improve your confidence on the golf course. When faced with a similar chip shot on the course, you can now think back to the time that you chipped in!
"Develop your golf skills, not your golf swing."
~ Dr. Rick Jensen
Ready to take your game to the next level and develop a plan to make 2023 your best season ever? Schedule a Complimentary Discovery Coaching Call with Mike
We will talk about your goals and how I can help you achieve them!
Indoor Coaching Locations
Please visit playaroundgolf.net for more information and directions.
Book your Private Coaching Session at Play-a-Round Golf - Malvern
Book your Private Coaching Session at Play-a-Round Golf - Ardmore
Another option for indoor simulator lessons is Five Iron Golf - Rittenhouse in Philadelphia.
Please visit fiveirongolf.com/philadelphia-rittenhouse for more information and directions.
Book your Private Coaching Session at Five Iron Golf - Rittenhouse
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"Amazing teacher. Mike is one the best golf coaches out there. He was essential in my preparation for the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship Tournament and also very hands on in helping my son with his first few golf lessons."
Kyle Lowry
NBA Starting Point Guard, Miami Heat
"Mike is a great teacher and extremely patient. For somebody who is just starting out, I immediately fell in love with the game mostly because of Mike's teaching technique. He makes it super simple to understand the concepts. Looking forward to more sessions."
Chirag Dadia
Glenmoore, PA
Highlights
Jim McLean Golf School Certified Instructor
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified
Class "A" PGA Member
DII Head Golf Coach at Chestnut Hill College
GALV Lehigh Valley Open Champion, 2014
U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach
Eyeline Golf Certified Instructor
Operation 36 Certified Golf Coach
Robins Golf Logistix Member
Locations
Play-a-Round Golf - Ardmore
56 Greenfield Ave.
Ardmore, PA 19003
Play-a-Round Golf - Malvern
245 Lancaster Ave.
Malvern, PA 19355
Five Iron Golf - Rittenhouse
2116 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103