Private Instruction - Jeremy Whitehurst

Jeremy Whitehurst, PGA - Lead Assistant Golf Professional
jwhitehurst@lonniepoolegolfcourse.com 
Class-A PGA Professional, Certified Professional in Golf Operations & Instruction

Jeremy is a graduate of North Carolina State University’s Golf Management Program.  He became a Class-A PGA Professional in June 2008.  Jeremy continued his education completing the PGA’s Certified Professional Program in Golf Operations & Instruction.  Throughout his professional career, Jeremy has provided instruction at several local facilities working with male and female golfers of all ages and skill levels.  Jeremy is continually complimented on his clarity, patience and ability to relate to each unique player.  Jeremy’s goal for each student is to not only develop better swing habits, but to understand the golf swing making practice away from the lesson tee more productive.

Specials & Packages

Game Improvement Package

Take your game to a new level with a comprehensive lesson series that focuses on every aspect of the game. Intermediate & advanced students will benefit from this structured itinerary which keeps practice sessions focused and specific.  Dedicated students can expect to see improvement in all areas of their game with lessons featuring the full swing, short game and on course instruction!

Lesson 1: Full Swing / Swing Analysis Irons & Wedges 45 min
Lesson 2: Full Swing / Swing Analysis Woods 45 min
Lesson 3: Short Game Pitching & Chipping 45 min
Lesson 4: Short Game / Putting Course Management 1 hour
Lesson 5: Full Swing / Swing Analysis Review of Swing Concepts 45 min
Lesson 6: Short Game Bunker Play 45 min
Lesson 7: Course Management 1.5 hours

Swing Philosophy

The golf swing, although mechanically complex, can be broken down into 3 major motions: Body Rotation, Arm Swing & Wrist Action.

The Body Rotation consists of the upper torso and hips rotating around an axis, the spine.  The rotation back should build tension in the body over top of the golf ball allowing the rotation forward to drive the weight towards the target. Key fundamentals for success include balance, centeredness, weight transfer & a consistent spine angle.

The Arm Swing consists of a lifting and falling motion similar to a chopping motion.  Due to spine angle in the posture, the arm swing will follow a tilted swing plane during the Body Rotation. Key fundamentals for success include a straight lead arm and a folding back arm which remains close to the body.

The Wrist Action consists of the hands hinging up and down to set and release the club. A gradual set of the hands on the backswing paired with a delayed release of the hands on the down swing promote a fluid, powerful motion. Key fundamentals for success include timing, relaxed muscles & hinging vertically versus side-to-side.

Timing in the golf swing is key to creating power and consistency. The larger muscles should lead each movement followed by the quicker, smaller muscles. The back and down swings should use the above motions in the following order: Body, Arms, Hands. 

The golf swing not only requires technique, but feel, rhythm and tempo as well.  Feel allows the golfer to control the power of the swing.  Rhythm can be thought of best as music; keeping a beat to a song.  Rhythm promotes timing, indicating when to activate each motion. Tempo is the speed at which we complete all of the motions.  Each player is unique and will vary in tempo, but the key is consistency in this area.

My Game Package

Take your lesson home with you with the My Game Package. Benefit from lesson summaries that include swing images, video analysis and instructor notes to keep you focused during practice.
 
Add to a Single Lesson  $10
Add to a Lesson Package  $25
Add to the Game Improvement Package  $50

Includes swing images, video and notes sent to the player via email after each lesson.

Testimonials

The number one thing I got out of working with Jeremy is that for the first time in my life I actually understand what a correct golf swing is supposed to look like. I never thought that would happen. Also, I actually enjoy going to the range now- that is because I have seen great improvement in both my swing technique and length.

-Bruce Bennett, Marketing Rep. Rogers Insurance Agency

"While working to improve my golf swing and golf thoughts, Jeremy has been wonderfully patient, supportive and attentive to key areas that have enabled improvement.  After two lessons my game has become more consistent and my handicap has dropped by nearly 10 strokes.”

-Marty Berger, Partner Manager, IBM GTS Sales

"It was a delight getting to know Jeremy. He improved my game and made it fun again..."

-Bill Porter, Marriott Global Sales