In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro,” host Nathan Rarick interviews Stephen Phillips, a PGA Professional and golf coach at Midtown Golf Club in Texas.
They discuss his path into the game of golf and into the industry, including his PGM program at Ferris State University. Stephen shares about his touring professional ambitions and his past role as a Direction of Instruction.
Stephen dives into his love of teaching golf and not only shares his thoughts on the biggest mistakes amateur golfers make, but he also explains why it’s so important for golfers to get their clubs fitted.
Chapters:
[00:00] Meet Stephen Phillips: Golf Coach Through and Through
[00:35] Stephen’s Beginnings in Golf
[02:09] Dreams of Playing Professionally
[07:08] Life as the Director of Instruction
[08:50] Why Stephen Chose Teaching Over Management
[11:41] Common Amateur Golfer Mistakes
[15:47] The Highs and Lows of Coaching
[17:32] Why Club Fitting Matters
[21:54] Fairway Rapid Fire Fun
[27:38] Advice for Aspiring PGA Professionals
