Scott Steven, PGA Pro, Driving Force Owner
My teaching philosophy is to deal with each golfer as an individual, rather than trying to fit them into a particular style of golf swing. I like to build on
each golfer's strengths and uniqueness. I don't believe in one correct way to swing a golf club, but I believe there is a one efficient way for each person
based on what they physically can do.
The first thing I like to do with a golfer is have a conversation about their game. I want to know why they are taking golf lessons and what they are hoping
to achieve. I believe in setting achievable, realistic goals that are specific and measurable.
The next step is to take the golfer through a Functional Golf
Movement Screen. Through twelve tests I can determine what the golfer's body can physically perform. This helps me know what to teach as well as what not to
teach. For example, if a golfer has a tendency to swing the club over the top and slice the golf ball, we frequently find, through the screening process,
that golfers don't have the ability to separate their upper and lower body. This identifies a physical restriction that needs to be addressed along with
specific golf drills to help achieve sustainable results. The majority of a golfer's swing flaws are directly related to a physical restriction. The
combination of golf fitness and golf instruction will give the greatest opportunity for success.
I have been playing golf for the past 25 years. I played golf at the high school level and then collegiate golf in Nebraska as well as Colorado State
University as a walk on. I graduated from Metro State College of Denver with a Bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine. With my degree I have worked with
numerous athletes of all ages and abilities and I have a good understanding of the body and how it should work. I feel that with golfers, the piece of
equipment that gets neglected the most is the body. I strive to help my students make golf a life-long sport.
I began my career in the golf industry first at Hiwan Golf Club in Evergreen, CO, and later at Lake Arbor Golf Course and eventually Legacy Ridge Golf Course
in Westminster, CO, where I worked for 6 years and became a PGA member.
My other passion besides golf, is fitness. In my personal life, I always linked the two together, but professionally, I did not know how to bring the
two together. Then I was introduced to the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). They are the best bridge between golf and fitness I could ever imagine.
They have a robust program that I believe is the best in the industry. TPI answers the "why" we do what we do and how to fix it. The success that golfers
have had with me is unbelievable when you remove their physical barriers. Golfers are now given their full potential for success.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you reach your full potential.
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