gatsby32 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) I'm surprised I couldn't find any posts on this already: I'm looking for an affordable golf instructor (thai or farang) in/around CM. For me, 1000B an hour isn't affordable. I'm pretty terrible at golf and only looking to put time & money into this new hobby if I can do so very cheaply. thanks for all the useful advice! (and thanks also for the flames that are a'comin!) Edited January 2, 2014 by gatsby32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Go down to Stardome and simply ask. Many pro instructors there. That said I believe Bubba Watson never had a lesson? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatsby32 Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Okay I'll try that soon - what should I expect to pay for an hour lesson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HullyGully Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 There is a very good guy at New Sansai Kn Montri - mobile 0897578877 I think 15 lesson each i hour is round 6K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PostmanPat Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Theres a very nice guy, Pakistani origin I believe, named Atif, who operates at Stardome Driving Range & Golf course. Perfect English of course, and reasonable hourly rates, not sure exactly how much but nowhere near 1000. He is usually there most days from about 10am, just go there and ask any of the staff for Atif. He normally hangs out at the very top end of the driving range as close as you can get to where the golf course is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Theres a very nice guy, Pakistani origin I believe, named Atif, who operates at Stardome Driving Range & Golf course. Perfect English of course, and reasonable hourly rates, not sure exactly how much but nowhere near 1000. He is usually there most days from about 10am, just go there and ask any of the staff for Atif. He normally hangs out at the very top end of the driving range as close as you can get to where the golf course is. http://www.stardomegolfclub.com/main.php?op=ProGolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktooth Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 You'll only get what you pay for. 1000 baht/hr instructor will get you nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 You'll only get what you pay for. 1000 baht/hr instructor will get you nowhere. And you know this because? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmonster Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 You'll only get what you pay for. 1000 baht/hr instructor will get you nowhere LOL, no real golfer who has ever endured fruitless expensive lessons would ever come to that conclusion. My most recent short game lesson was also the cheapest and most effective. 2hrs for 1000bt by the excellent Khun De at Sansai New. Maybe I should change my avatar from sandmonster to sandmeister now Assuming the instructor is a qualified teaching pro, cost has zero correlation to how effective the instructor is for you. Every hacker is unique. Butch Harmon.. prob waste of time and money for most hackers at $10K per hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktooth Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 You'll only get what you pay for. 1000 baht/hr instructor will get you nowhere.And you know this because? I play off 4 h.c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 You'll only get what you pay for. 1000 baht/hr instructor will get you nowhere.And you know this because?I play off 4 h.c Wow, impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau thai Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 You'll only get what you pay for. 1000 baht/hr instructor will get you nowhere.And you know this because? I play off 4 h.c And you also play TO 4 hc? And did you have lessons here to reduce your hc? If so, with whom and how much? And if not, question still stands - 'you know this because'? OP is a hacker who would probably be very happy to get down to 24 and probably needs help with grip, stance, swing-and keeping his head down! Not the same technical coach you will need to improve your game still further I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktooth Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 You'll only get what you pay for. 1000 baht/hr instructor will get you nowhere.And you know this because?I play off 4 h.c And you also play TO 4 hc?And did you have lessons here to reduce your hc? If so, with whom and how much? And if not, question still stands - 'you know this because'? OP is a hacker who would probably be very happy to get down to 24 and probably needs help with grip, stance, swing-and keeping his head down! Not the same technical coach you will need to improve your game still further I guess. Of course I've had lessons. Every day is a school day. However the standard of teaching in places like Stardome are a joke. If the op is a total beginner on a very tight budget he'd be better off looking at Youtube. Spike out at the Three Generation Golf Academy in Mae Rim is the only person I would recommend, but he's 2,500/hr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Never had a lesson myself. After six years I already hit a 79, second nine was not soo good though! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau thai Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I would give up golf before feeling every day was a school day. Depends why you play I guess. Just fun works for me and I dont want to work hard to improve. But out of interest, sharktooth, have you tried the pro at New Sansai (mentioned above)? When I was looking around there the other day I watched him coaching a youngster who had more talent than I will ever have and I liked what I saw. Certainly wouldnt sign up for his 15 lesson course(not my thing) but may try a lesson with him if he comes recommended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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