Blog of John Hughes Golf
Aim the Club First!
I recently had the opportunity to watch both days of a member guest tournament. It was interesting sitting in a golf cart driving the course and watching all the participants have a lot of fun. It was also interesting to watch the frustration and disappointment that...
Mastering the Short Game is the Key to Breaking 90
If you think it will take multiple Florida golf school vacations to break 90 more consistently, then you’re not thinking about how your short game can greatly enhance your chances to break 90 immediately. Many golfers come to John Hughes Golf during the Orlando golf...
Mastering Layup Shots to Par 5’s
One of the bigger mistakes I see take place on the golf course is golfers choosing to go for the green in 2 on par 5’s. When there’s no way they’ll make it. The next biggest mistake I see is the same golfer not knowing how to layup on a par 5. Both mistakes can be...
September 2024 Client Accomplishments
A spring and summer of dedication and determination realized the payoffs in September of 2024. Many clients of John Hughes Golf reached beyond their potential and achieved some extraordinary things. You need to check out the September 2024 Client Accomplishments blog...
5 Non-Golf Habits Hurting Your Game
You’ve practiced your swing, invested in top-tier clubs, and taken lessons, but something is still holding back your golf game. Chances are, it’s not your skills on the course—it’s the habits you’re carrying off of it. Many golfers unknowingly sabotage their...
Hit Draws and Fades “Off” Your Target
Mastering Your Draws and Fades: Targeting Techniques for Better Golf Shots As a golf instructor in Orlando, and at McLemore, I’m often asked about how to hit a draw and a fade golf shot. Both shot shapes can greatly influence any golfer’s enjoyment of the game of...
Breaking 90 in Golf – The Essentials
Quite a few golfers I coach as a golf instructor in Orlando, and at McLemore Resort, are trying everything they can to breaking 90. Breaking 100 legitimizes your place in golf as an enthusiast, an average player. But breaking 90 is something different. Breaking 90 is...
August 2024 Client Accomplishments
A spring and summer of dedication and determination realized the payoffs in August of 2024. Many clients of John Hughes Golf reached beyond their potential and achieved some extraordinary things. You need to check out the August 2024 Client Accomplishments blog below...
McLemore Resort -The Summer is Coming to an End
It’s crunch time if you want to visit me at McLemore Resort this season. There’s only 8 weeks left before I return home to Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. And there’s limited availability remaining at McLemore. It’s important you schedule a coaching session or...
The History of Golf Instruction: From Old Tom Morris to Modern-Day Coaches
Golf, a sport steeped in tradition and history, has evolved significantly since its inception. Central to this evolution is the role of golf instruction. From the early days of Old Tom Morris at St. Andrews to the advanced coaching methodologies used by today's top...
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