How to Become a Better Golfer? There Are no Shortcuts (2. strana)
How to Become a Better Golfer? There Are no Shortcuts
122 ǀ POSITIV 1/2025
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Czech golf courses are unique, different to those we
have in Spain. They offer a more rugged terrain with
lots of nature and a meticulously arranged structure.
These features make this an attractive destination for
golfers from western Europe. Czechia can offer these
players great courses with high quality golfing packages
and a unique atmosphere created by the locals. All of
this is complemented by great accessibility by airplane,
which then turns Czechia into the flagship destination
for European golf.
During your coaching career, you have worked with
players of various skill levels. What are the most
common mistakes you encounter among amateur
golfers?
There are three very common mistakes that I keep
seeing in players regardless of their skill level.
• The most common mistake for a beginner is
consistent contact with the golf ball.
• Amateurs struggle most with distance. This means
they cannot reach the green with enough shots to spare
(par 3 in one shot, par 4 in two, par 5 in two to three,
depending on the length).
• More experienced players and professionals are
mostly concerned with accuracy, landing the ball
closer to the tee, hitting the fairway, etc..
In summary, the three main points people struggle
with are CONSISTENT CONTACT, DISTANCE and
ACCURACY - these three aspects make up a successful
game of golf.
What are your goals for the development of the golf
academy in Čeladná in the coming years?
What new initiatives or programs do you plan to
introduce to improve players’ skills and popularise
golf in the region?
Deve lop ing t he gol f aca de my at Pro sp er Go lf Res or t Č elad ná
over the coming years requires a clear vision that balances
high-performance training with community development.
Here are some of our key goals:
Establish Prosper Golf Academy as a premier golf
academy in Central Europe by:
• leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and technology to
attract elite players,
• developing a structured training system based on
modern coaching methodologies.
Expand junior and community programs, especially
through:
• introducing golf to schools by establishing
partnerships,
• creating scholarship opportunities for talented young
players.
Enhance individual player development at all levels by:
• implementing personalised training programs for all
skill levels,
• offering specialised coaching for intermediate
players and professionals.
Boost golf’s popularity in the region by:
• organising community golf days, open house events,
and beginner-friendly events,
• hosting high-profile tournaments and golf academy
events with professionals.
If you had to give one key piece of advice to someone
who is just starting with golf but wants to improve
quickly, what would it be?
There are no shortcuts in golf - you need to be prepared
to be poor at the sport for a long time. That is something
you need to accept and train as much as you can. Golf
is one of the most difficult sports and so you need to
leave your ego behind. The biggest hurdle most people
face in golf is not a lack of talent, but it is their own ego,
as it inhibits you from dedicating your time and effort to
properly understand the complexity of the sport.
Thank you for the interview.
Hurdle most people face in golf is not
a lack of talent, but it is their own ego.