
Jo Taylor
Location: Walton Heath
Jo teaches at Walton Heath and is a PGA Advanced Professional having graduated in 2011. She has helped hundreds of women and girls get into the game and she is a strong believer that, whatever your ability, everyone can get plenty out of the game. Jo is currently working towards a Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Science.
Teaching philosophy:
I like to keep things simple and try to articulate things in a way that is easy for the student to understand. I need to understand the technicalities of what is creating their ball flight, but I need to be able to communicate that to the student in a way that they can utilise.
A typical lesson:
My lessons begin with a lot of questioning, I want to understand what the person wants out of their lesson. I want to understand as much about their game and what they are struggling with. Once I’ve seen their flight and motion, I will often utilise video and TrackMan data to further understand/reinforce what I’m seeing. I always want my students to understand what we are changing and why. I then take the player through what we want to change, and how best to practise. I close my lessons by checking for understanding and asking the player to tell me what they going to work on.
Most common impact:
Angle of attack is often a common impact fault I see, with players either being too steep or too shallow. Most often this is caused by a lack of rotation or a poor concept where a player is trying to scoop or chop down on the ball. I try to correct the fault by demonstrating the concept before getting the player to make small, controlled swings to get a feel for the new movement. With some players I try to find a visualisation or an external focus of attention which helps them make the desired movement without overthinking.
Latest articles by Jo Taylor
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Left Hand Low Putting Grip Explained
Ever tried the cross-handed putting grip? There are many benefits...
By Jo Taylor Published
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How To Stop Overswinging: Unlock Your Untapped Power
Learning how to stop overswinging will help you hit the ball further and straighter, says PGA pro Jo Taylor
By Jo Taylor Published
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How To Grip A Golf Club
Of all the aspects of the swing, this is the one thing you should always get right
By Jo Taylor Published
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How To Conquer Your First Tee Nerves
The first tee shot can strike fear into golfers of all levels - but it doesn't have to be a terrifying experience
By Jo Taylor Published
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What Are The Degree Loft Of Golf Clubs?
Read our guide to find out the lofts of different golf clubs...
By Jo Taylor Published