Instruction Comparison
Scratch vs. Traditional Instruction
| Categories | Traditional Instruction | Scratch Learning Program |
|---|---|---|
| Skills Coverage | Predominantly full swing attention | All skills are covered equally: putting, chipping, bunkers/sand play, full swing, fitness |
| Access/Retention Of Learned Skills & Video Drills | Little or no retention communication provided | Access to member profile online with swing history and library of 200+ video drills |
| Receive Data/Confirmation | Subjective observations | Quantitative feedback on improvement via SSHS |
| Learning Environment | At driving range and on course. Sometimes intimidating due to high student number. | Friendly, fun, indoor environment: putting green, short game area, simulators, and fitness room |
| Adult Golf Fitness | Very little understanding or assesment | Use TPI assesment tools to discover a player’s strength and limitations as it pertains to their golf swing |
| Junior Golf Fitness | Technical golf instruction only, no athletic development | Build better golfers by building better athletes first |
| Equipment Effects Motion | Fix-it lessons with little regard for equipment issues | Golf equipment evaluation with on-site certified club fitting |
| Teacher – Student Ratio | Usually 6 to 10 students per teacher |
Never more than 4 students per teacher |
| Teacher Certification | No PGA/LPGA requirement | PGA, LPGA & TPI-certified teachers for every session |
