By Kevin Delaney | Golf Professional & Coach Let me be straight with you. I've been teaching golf for many years, and one question comes up more than almost any other — usually from someone who's just had their first few swings on a driving range, or maybe played their first full round and walked off thinking, "There has to be a better way." Should I hire a golf coach as a beginner? My answer, every single time? Yes. Absolutely. Without hesitation. And I'm not just saying tha