Bob Bauer, PGA Professional Bob Bauer, PGA Professional

Bob Bauer has been a golf professional since 1981 and a member of the PGA of America since 1990. As a member of the PGA he has served on the Board of Directors of the Southwest Section and as a member of numerous Section committees. During the last 28 years he has given over 15,000 golf lessons to players of all ages and abilities. An important aspect of his teaching is club fitting. Mr. Bauer’s belief is that if a student’s clubs don’t fit him/her, it is difficult for the individual to perform at their best. He believes that every student is unique and should be treated that way. In addition to his duties as the Director of Golf at the Dave White Golf Course, he also teaches a course at the Golf Academy of America.


Joseph Goellner, Golf Professional Joseph Goellner, Golf Professional

Born and raised in East Brunswick, New Jersey, Joseph Goellner moved to the Phoenix area in March of 2007. He graduated from the Golf Academy of America, formerly the San Diego Golf Academy, in the summer of 2008. During his time at the academy, Mr. Goellner received certifications in teaching, club design and repair, club fitting, and tournament operations. He now serves as an instructor and the Assistant Golf Professional at the Dave White Golf Course and is pursuing membership in the PGA of America.


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Dave White Municipal Golf Course now offers professional instruction for one on one or group lessons. Our rates are competitive and the instructions will help you improve your golf game. Lessons at our remodeled practice facilities are second to none.

For more information or to set up your golf instructions Call (520) 836-9216.


Golf Tip #2 Golf Tip #2

Windy Day Tip

Recently, I played in a tournament at Paiute Golf Resort just outside of Las Vegas where the winds were gusting at 40 mph. Many players struggled just to keep the ball in play. If you find yourself in a similar situation, follow these simple steps to minimize the effect of the wind.

  1. Place the ball back in your stance. This encourages a lower trajectory allowing the ball to pierce through the wind towards your target.
  2. Swing smooth. This will put less spin on the ball making it less likely to climb high resulting in a loss of distance.
  3. Use more club. Because we are swinging smoothly, we don’t release maximum power to the ball. Make sure to compensate by using at least one extra club.

Remember: In the breeze, swing with ease. Best of luck!
 

Golf Tip #1 Golf Tip #1

“Cut it out of the Rough”

The rough in Arizona isn’t known for being extremely penalizing, but it can prove to be difficult in the summer months. Often the ball will sit down in the Bermuda grass making it difficult to catch solid contact. If a golfer makes a standard swing, the grass has a tendency to catch the clubface and flip it closed just before impact resulting in a hooked shot. When facing this difficult lie, try cutting the ball out of the rough by following these steps:

 

  1. Take one extra club for the distance.
  2. Place the ball slightly farther back in your stance than normal.
  3. Weaken your grip position to neutral and choke down an inch or so.
  4. Swing on a slightly steeper angle than usual.
  5. Think of dragging the heel of the club towards your target.

 

Good luck and good golfing!

 

Lesson Prices Lesson Prices

PGA Professional
Adult Lesson (45 minutes): $40
Adult Lesson (30 minutes): $25
Adult Lesson Series (six 45 minute lessons): $200
Junior Lesson (30 minutes): $20
9 Hole Playing Lesson: $150
3 Hole Playing Lesson: $60


Golf Professional
Adult Lesson (60 minutes): $40
Adult Lesson (30 minutes): $20
Adult Lesson Series (four 60 minute lessons): $120
Junior Lesson (60 minutes): $20
Junior Lesson (30 minutes): $10
9 Hole Playing Lesson: $100
3 Hole Playing Lesson: $40