Castner Golf Frequently Asked Golf Questions

Will you change my golf swing?

No. I will enable you to understand the importance of a strong set-up route in relation to your golf swing and desired ball flight.  I might make only one or two golf swing corrections, or I might make many changes – much of it depends upon your goals.

What is your basis philosophy on teaching golf?

Bill's personal golf teaching philosophy is to take the strengths of each person'sgolf swing and mold them into a repeating and natural motion. Bill believes that there is no such thing as "The Swing". But there is a "BEST" swing that will work for each individual. By developing the golf fundamentals, each student will find their best golf swing. This swing will produce consistent ball flight.

What age can I start my child with golf lessons?

That really depends on the child, and his/her attention span. Some children can take up the game as early as age 4 or 5, but in most cases, even the most interested child is not ready until he is at least 7 years old. If you think you young child might be ready earlier, we can always set up a half-hour golf lesson and I can give you an honest evaluation.



If my child is already in high school, is it still possible for him/her to get a golf scholarship?

Yes, but your child must be willing to make a large commitment to the game. This might mean spending as much as 3-4 hrs a day – between taking golf lessons, practicing, weight-training, proper nutrition. The earlier a child commits to this schedule – the better- but the child AND parents must understand what is involved. Before we begin, I still down with the child and his/ her parents and discuss what is necessary to achieve this goal and see if everyone is prepared for the commitment.

What do you recommend for a beginner golfer?

I usually tell my students to come for a one-hour golf lesson. Some people think this will be too long, but it goes quickly and frankly, a half-hour is too short. We review some general concepts and see if the person has an interest in continuing. If so, we can set up a series of golf lessons and see how we progress from there.

How do you feel about club fitting?

I am a huge believe in proper golf equipment. A golfer, of any playing ability must have the right golf equipment to play properly. Proper does not necessarily mean expensive. I work with an expert club fitter and he can get golf clubs for my students in all price ranges.

Do I need to spend a fortune on golf clubs?

No. As long as you have the right golf clubs, you do not need to spend $500 on a good driver. It just needs to be the right clubs, not the most expensive ones.

How can I purchase a gift certificate for golf lessons with you?

There are two ways – either with the purchase of a "Gift Certificate" from this website or call the Pro Shop at Hyatt Hills (732-669-9100) and they can give you a certificate for lessons with me.

If I am planning a "Golf Event" and have no idea where to start, whom do I contact?

There are many ways to go when planning a "Golf Event.” It really depends if it is a corporate outing, a fundraiser, or an employee incentive. One of the main things you need to start with is how many people will be participating, and your budget. After you have these items in place, email or ring 917-208-5197 and we can discuss your outing further.



Do you recommend private golf lessons or group golf lessons for beginners?

This again depends on the individual. Some people are better learners in a group situation and others prefer the one-on-one lessons. At most, the ratio of my group lessons is 4:1. Unfortunately since my days get pretty busy during the season I am not always able to teach all of the group lessons. Before booking your group lesson at the Pro Shop, make sure that I am the instructor for that group.

Do you offer playing lessons for your students?

Definitely. This is a terrific way to work with a student, especially after they have taken one or two series of lessons. From the on-course golf lesson, we can then tweak their game and see what areas we still need to concentrate on.

Will I learn the same information if I attend the weekly golf clinics at Hyatt Hills?

Yes, but remember that the number of people who attend each golf clinic is not in my control. Some weeks we get two golfers and other weeks I have had twenty people show up. There is a set group of topics for each clinic and that is basically what we cover each week.

Do you have any further questions that are not covered with-in this list? Then please feel free to contact us using the email facitility on this website. Or try the Golf Questions Answered section on the Golf in NYC Blog that Bill setup for all those golfing questions you need answereing.


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