How the Best Gets Better: Strategies from Former PGA Instructors for Golf Improvement

How the Best Gets Better reveals how the world’s top golfers sustain consistent improvement across seasons. Dr. Derrick Colton distills performance science, sport psychology, and elite coaching into a practical blueprint that treats golf growth as a repeatable system—one that goes beyond swing tips and quick fixes. The tone is accessible, and the framework is designed to fit real life, from weekday practice to weekend rounds.

This is not a collection of tips; it’s a masterclass in deliberate improvement designed for players who refuse to plateau. Inside you’ll discover frameworks, routines, and habits used by former PGA instructors to diagnose weaknesses, plan practice with intention, and monitor progress over time. You’ll see how to convert insights into concrete steps you can take on the range, the course, or during virtual coaching sessions.

A practical blueprint for ongoing growth

The book presents a cohesive approach you can apply in real life. Expect to encounter:

• Self‑assessment frameworks that pinpoint where to focus first.
• Practice design principles that link sessions to lower scores and improved consistency.
• Mental toughness habits that support calm, confident performance under pressure.
• Technology, data tracking, and feedback loops that help you measure progress and adjust.

In addition, you’ll learn how to convert insights into action with a simple, repeatable process. The emphasis is on measurable steps, not mystique, so you can track what changes how you play over weeks and months. You’ll also explore how technology and feedback can illuminate progress without overwhelming you with data.

Turn insight into action: becoming your own coach

With a step‑by‑step roadmap, you’re invited to own your development. The framework treats improvement as a living system—adaptable with experience, aging, and changing goals. It encourages regular reflection, habit formation, and consistent practice that fits your schedule.

• A practical framework you can apply amid busy schedules, travel, or family commitments.
• Real‑world scenarios—from casual rounds to tournaments—that illustrate how the methods translate to scoring and consistency.

Beyond the course: applying the system to all levels

Whether you compete weekly or play for leisure, the book offers a scalable approach. You’ll find guidance for setting targets, designing practice blocks, and reviewing outcomes to maintain momentum over time.

Who should read this book

If you’re serious about growth—whether you want a lower handicap, steadier ball‑striking, or long‑term performance—this guide offers structure without overpromising outcomes.

What you gain on the green

Beyond ideas, you gain a mindset for ongoing development: a system you can revisit, refine, and scale as your goals evolve. It invites you to treat practice as a business—tracked, reviewed, and refined with discipline.