Rebecca Dengler Golf - A Better Approach to the Game

If you're reading this, you're looking for a better approach to learning the game of golf.

We all know that golf instruction for a lot of players has not been very helpful. It is a common occurrence that many players get more frustrated with golf instruction rather than improving. In fact, many players and teachers seem to think you need to get worse before you get better! Perhaps this is why many players quit the game altogether.

I promise to teach differently.

This short slide show explains my teaching philosophy and some of the key concepts I employ. Please take a few minutes to view my website. Contact me with any questions. Or find the "Book a Lesson" link below and schedule a lesson at our Wilmington, DE facility.

Click the arrows on my picture to learn more!

Named One of 50 Top Teachers by the LPGA, Golf Digest and Golf for Women Magazine!

Simple Instruction with Smaller Steps

Behavioral specialists, researchers, fitness experts and golf pros who really teach more effectively agree on this key concept:

Skills and behaviors can easily be changed for the better if they are taught in simpler and smaller steps.

I am always seeking new ideas and techniques to make me a better teacher. I consulted the best minds in golf, including the Swedish golf coaches who worked with Annika Sorenstam. They all agree most players get too much information while learning and they can't keep up with it all.

Too often the golf swing is made overly-technical and so complicated that improvement is impossible for the average player. "Simpler is better" is a key concept in my teaching, and it has been working successfully for my students for years.

There's More to Golf than the Full Swing The full golf swing is not the whole story!

In fact, full swings make up fewer than 50% of your strokes in a game of golf, yet most players (and many teachers!) spend 90% of their focus on the full swing.

Players need to learn all the skills of the game in their proper proportion. Short game skills are crucial. Putting, alone, makes up more than 40% of all players' shots in a round of golf!

Be Positive!

Positive reinforcement encourages change much more effectively than negative reinforcement.

It is more effective to approach a golf skill by thinking of what you want to do, versus what you do not want to do. For example, instead of telling yourself "don't top the ball," you can more easily learn to "hit the ball in the air."

I want to create an environment where really positive change is possible for all players, from beginners to those playing at tournament level. I invite you to schedule a lesson through this website.

Find the "Book a Lesson" button below and come see me.

I hope learning and playing golf brings you as much enjoyment as teaching the game does to me!

News from Becky Dengler

EWGA Rally for a Cure October 8

Friday October 8th, 2010
Ed Oliver Golf Club 3 pm 9 hole scramble
Women’s and coed divisions with reception & silent auction to follow.

Click here for flyer

Up coming Fall classes and Programs...

Tuesdays, September 7^th, 21, 28 and Oct 5 12-1 pm Shortgame clinic series. $50 per person for 4 week program- promise to lower your scores.

Wednesday, Sept 8, 22, 29, and October 6 12- 1 pm Full swing clinic series. $50 per person for 4 week program.

September 8^th, 5:30- 7 pm “Drive for Show, Putt for Dough” -$40. Per person. This program will go over the keys for the driver as well as the putter.

September 22^nd, Golf Fitness_5- 7 pm $50 per person. Get an introduction to the most current fitness programs in golf. This program will introduce you to TPI (Titliest Performance Institute ) and take you through their fitness test and you can then create your own fitness program for the off season. A definite must for any body that wants to perform better and develop an off season plan.

Both of these programs fill fast so go to www.rebeccadengler.com to register.

Ewga of Delaware Big Break, September 12^th - members only contact EWGA of DE to register

EWGA On- Course Program, September 7, 14, 21, 28 members only contact EWGA of DE to register.

Some full swing thoughts- two to be exact...

If you ever feel overwhelmed with thoughts when you are swinging consider this. The brain can handle one or two thoughts at a time. If there are two they must coordinate well together. For instance- smooth backswing to a smooth finish may work well, but big turn back and accelerate through may not. Big turn back and fast acceleration do not compliment or relate well together.

So here are some safe ideas for swing thoughts:

steady back, smooth acceleration, solid finish, balanced back and through.

Your goal is to find a few that work well for you they must be positive, specific and clear.
In fact if you think hard you probably already have some that work well for you. Just thnik about what you were thinking when you played well.

Have fun,

Becky

Congratulations.....and thanks...

Jim Weed, 78 in a tournament, great job,
also in the family....
Bernadette- the senior Club Champion 2010 low gross and net- Wow!

Also, special thanks to everyone for all thier support of the Barbara H dengler Scholarship fundraiser. It was a good time with friends and wine for a great cause!

Main Line Today, Delaware Today & PGA Online featuring Becky

Becky is featured in the April edition of MainLine/Delaware Today magazines in the Golf Section and in the PGA online magazine. Click here to read the articles

2010 Ladies Second Friday Scrambles

Ed Oliver Golf Club and EWGA of DE Chapter presents:

2nd Friday Women's Scrambles
May 14, June 11, July 9th, August 13th, Spetember 10
(October 8th- Rally for the Cure sperate sign up and pricing)

3-4 pm Clinic
4-6 Fun Scramble
6 pm reception
(lite food, cash bar)

$40. per player (cash/check please, payable the day of the event)
Includes; clinic, range balls, cart & greens fees, lite food, and prizes

Please call shop to register by wednesday prior the event, 302-571-9041.
See you there,
Becky

Ladies 9 holes at Porky's....

We are pleased to announce that there will be a ladies 9 hole play on Thursdays at 8:30 am. Come join and play. There is no fee to join, (just greens fee and cart if riding) and this is a fun casual group to play with if you are looking for a game.

Hope you can join us!
Beck

Becky is now TPI Certified....

Becky has just completed her Titliest Performance Institute (TPI) Golf Professional I certification. I highly recommend you consider getting a TPI screening. It takes 1 1/2 hours and will take you through a physical evaluation and then recommend exercises that are golf specific depending on any limitations you may have. It is simple, easy and fun as well (as very enlightening).
Cost $150. per session-
Spring Special: bring a friend and split the fee.. 2 for 1 and it is more fun with a friend! (valid March 2010)

Call Becky to schedule... 302-571-9041

"I know the typical approach to learning golf has not been successful or enjoyable for most players. I promise to teach differently!"