What do amateur golfers do wrong? Well, the answer is many, depending on your level of amateurism, according to some of the game’s best teachers.
Some people make etiquette mistakes, others make swing mistakes. Or maybe you don’t practice enough. Or practice it the right way. Or play the course right away. You get the picture.
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Over the past few days, some of golf’s brightest minds gathered at Cabot Citrus Farm in Florida to learn, network, present, and film content for GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com.
Our Claire Rogers was there and spent some time asking a few teachers one question and looking for a quick answer. What should amateur golfers stop doing?
Check out the answer (and video) below. Click here to find a Top 100 Teacher near you.
One thing amateurs should avoid
“Think about your swing on the golf course.” – Maureen Farrell
“Jump from coach to coach. Find a PGA Professional or a good coach in your area who has your best interest at heart, who you can work with to help you improve.” – Jason Bale
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“Please stop moving around when others are playing.” – Kathy Kim
“I’m watching YouTube videos at 2 a.m.” – keir macdonian
“Playing from a tee that is not suitable for your playing ability.” – steph shaw
“Trying to be perfect.” – Zach Haynes
“We’re trying to do it ourselves. I know it’s a DIY society, but to be honest, I’m one of the best coaches in the world right now. We’re going to find one of them and work closely with them to grow the market over the long term.” – jake tower
What’s the one thing amateur golfers should stop doing?We asked seven golf experts, appearing for the first time.

