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Only through study can one discern which is the better method. Most of us have studied enough that we know the guy that teaches at the local driving range that broke 90 for the first time in his life last year is not the person to listen to, even if he is likable and a great salesman as it were. It becomes more difficult once the teachers can do what they say, hit the ball well, and their students are able to do the same (provided the students absorb and apply). At this point it may help to have adequate knowledge of physics and biomechanics. I am convinced that having a knowledge of the Golfing Machine can help one immensely in discerning the quality of an instructor. If someone didn't put their focus on the three imperatives I would think they are wasting my time and money (assuming I am not already doing them). Further, if their swing model seems to have unnecessary complications I would question the practicality of their model. Personally, I want a swing model that is complicated enough that it contains what is necessary, and nothing more. Bobbing and swaying, 3 plane shifts, no extensor action, low hands at address, losing the spine angle into impact are things that put even more emphasis on timing in my opinion. Let's put it this way, I want my swing to look more like Moe Norman's than Jim Furyk's.
A person must also consider their priorities. If you want to hit the ball extremely long with little regard for accuracy work with a long drive instructor that has gotten results with a variety of students and has an intelligible philosophy.
I think there are all sorts of people that are every bit as gullible as golfers, take for instance the people that are willing to buy natural herbs that don't have any peer-reviewed journal articles written about them, etc.
If you want to be good at something you have to make it a study, you can't leave it to chance (Anthony Robbins). And as many have said, you get out of if what you put into it. Either that or we can all find the friendliest golf pro around and hope for the best.
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"In my experience, if you stay with the essentials you WILL build a repeatable swing undoubtedly. If you can master the Imperatives you have a champion" (Vikram).
The reason you can't sustain the lag is because you are so eager to make the club move fast (a reaction to the intent of "hitting it far"). So on a full shot you throw it away too early, which doesn't happen for your short chip. (bts)
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