Working With Juniors at Jones Creek
Easily, the most fun I have as a Golf Professional is teaching. I love to teach every player; no matter the skill level. But, most of all I love to teach students that want to learn and strive to be better players. It really is nice and fun to see when my students become not only better players, but better people. There is nothing better than the smile I see when a student starts to “get it.” Here, at Jones Creek, I have had the opportunity to interact and teach many junior golfers. Along with teaching, regularly I attend tournaments in the area. The results the juniors have achieved this year in the tournamnents has been simply tremendous! The kids are continuously improving here at Jones Creek!
Fairways and Greens,
Drew Belt
Below is a video of Kelby Burton from the 2009 Bobby Chapman Invitational.
“Drew has done an amazing job with my children. He has changed the way they think, play and score on the golf course. Andrew (14) was consistently scoring in the 100’s a year ago during tournaments and now he has lowered his handicap to 14 from the Championship tees. Alex (7) has been playing competitive golf for less than a year and has placed in the top 4 in his last 7 tournaments for the AJGM tour. He has a wonderful way of getting through to the kids. Drew’s work ethic and love for the game of golf is infectious. We have seen a huge transformation in how our kids attitudes and motivation has changed toward golf. The lessons that our kids get from Drew now, will be invaluable to them as they grow in golf and in life. Thanks’ Drew!!!!!” -Derek A. Colligan
“Since I have played the game of golf I have struggled to score and was unable to find a consistent teacher that I could work with for a long period of time. Meeting Drew Belt was one of the best things that could have happened for my golf career. He has been able to continuously push me to practice diligently on my swing. The lengths that I have taken with my swing are amazing to me and I couldn’t have possibly done it without Drew’s eye and expertise.” -Kelby Burton
“I would like to express my gratitude toward you in regards to my son Walker. As you may know, my 8 years of PGA teaching golf experience has been a blessing in helping Walker gain the fundamentals at an early age. At the same time, the father son relationship is not necessarily conducive to the teacher/student relationship. I had reached an early limitation in the ability to influence at the level needed to improve Walker to the next level.
As someone who studied the golf swing and the game of golf for many years and was fortunate enough to have multiple students move on to the PGA tour, I am ecstatic to see your skills at a very high level so you can partner with my son. There is clear evidence you have taken a focused interest in the details of all aspects of golf. I have 100% confidence you can teach the technical aspect of the game to all levels of skill.
More important than being able to utilize a golf gadget or computer during a lesson, you posses the true gifts of teaching-communication skills. You are able to motivate, inspire, gain a student’s trust, and develop the body and mind while making the game fun. I have witnessed many teachers with knowledge, but they lack the communication skills needed to inspire a students will to grow.
I have seen Walker eat and sleep golf since you have been his instructor. The most valuable reward you have given to Walker with your teaching are the results. As you know, Walker has won 5 out of his last 6 tournaments and fired off a one under par during one of the tournaments. Not bad for 8 months of instruction with a 12 year old.
Walker looks up to you as a leader and a mentor. I could not be more happy as a father to see him emulate someone of your character, principles, and knowledge. I want to sincerely thank you Drew.”
-Chris Bottomley
