<p>Having worked personally with India’s Shiv Kapur and America’s Lindsey Wright, the 43-year-old Murphy flew down to Bangalore this month to set up an academy — the Peter Murphy Touche Golf Academy — at the Bangalore Golf Club. In a chat, Murphy explains the idea behind PMTGA and the joys of coaching.<br /><br />What is so special about PMTGA? <br /><br />We have different levels of instruction. We have the Motion Golf technology and coaches who can deal with various aspects of the game -- drivers, irons, putter and hitting -- and also changing grips on the club. Importantly, we have a mind coach to deal with mental aspects. Most parts a golfer would need -- physical, mental and his overall game from driving, pitching and putting -- are covered.<br /><br />So how different is PMTGA from others?<br /><br />The main difference is in the extensive use of technology. Another important aspect is the training faculty. In my short stint, I have done extensive teaching for all the trainers at the academy so that every trainer at PMTGA will teach the way as I would do. Therefore a person at BGC should receive the same coaching as compared to someone in United States. All trainers will be personally certified by me.<br />You have been described by some as a tough tutor...<br /><br />It’s probably my own expectations of the student, whom I want to do as well as much as they can. I always want to be the best that I can be -- as a teacher. And I want to instill the same philosophy in my students. Sometimes the process can take longer and that’s when I get tougher.<br /><br />You have played golf as a professional. How did the switch to teaching happen?<br />A car accident in the 1990s injured my shoulder and took me out of the game for few months. Since I always wanted to be associated with golf, I had to quickly reassess on my further involvement. Fortunately, I have been around with some of the greatest golfers of modern times and have learnt a lot from them. I always wanted to share that information with others and becoming a teacher was a natural progression.<br /><br />How big a role does mental side of the game play?<br /><br />I think it plays a big role at a higher level than it does at the beginning stage. Beginners have no history of playing bad. Moreover as you climb higher, the level of competition increases. There is a world of difference playing on Sunday -- generally the final round -- as one in contention for the title than someone trying to make money for a living. The stress is enormous. I personally believe taking periodical breaks during tours keeps a player fresh longer.<br /><br />How was the experience working with Hank Haney -- the coach of Tiger Woods?<br /><br />It has been fantastic experience working along with Haney. Obviously he is more famously known as Tiger’s coach but his level of instructions is amazing and I try to use whatever I have learnt from him. I try to give my best for students.<br /><br /></p>
<p>Having worked personally with India’s Shiv Kapur and America’s Lindsey Wright, the 43-year-old Murphy flew down to Bangalore this month to set up an academy — the Peter Murphy Touche Golf Academy — at the Bangalore Golf Club. In a chat, Murphy explains the idea behind PMTGA and the joys of coaching.<br /><br />What is so special about PMTGA? <br /><br />We have different levels of instruction. We have the Motion Golf technology and coaches who can deal with various aspects of the game -- drivers, irons, putter and hitting -- and also changing grips on the club. Importantly, we have a mind coach to deal with mental aspects. Most parts a golfer would need -- physical, mental and his overall game from driving, pitching and putting -- are covered.<br /><br />So how different is PMTGA from others?<br /><br />The main difference is in the extensive use of technology. Another important aspect is the training faculty. In my short stint, I have done extensive teaching for all the trainers at the academy so that every trainer at PMTGA will teach the way as I would do. Therefore a person at BGC should receive the same coaching as compared to someone in United States. All trainers will be personally certified by me.<br />You have been described by some as a tough tutor...<br /><br />It’s probably my own expectations of the student, whom I want to do as well as much as they can. I always want to be the best that I can be -- as a teacher. And I want to instill the same philosophy in my students. Sometimes the process can take longer and that’s when I get tougher.<br /><br />You have played golf as a professional. How did the switch to teaching happen?<br />A car accident in the 1990s injured my shoulder and took me out of the game for few months. Since I always wanted to be associated with golf, I had to quickly reassess on my further involvement. Fortunately, I have been around with some of the greatest golfers of modern times and have learnt a lot from them. I always wanted to share that information with others and becoming a teacher was a natural progression.<br /><br />How big a role does mental side of the game play?<br /><br />I think it plays a big role at a higher level than it does at the beginning stage. Beginners have no history of playing bad. Moreover as you climb higher, the level of competition increases. There is a world of difference playing on Sunday -- generally the final round -- as one in contention for the title than someone trying to make money for a living. The stress is enormous. I personally believe taking periodical breaks during tours keeps a player fresh longer.<br /><br />How was the experience working with Hank Haney -- the coach of Tiger Woods?<br /><br />It has been fantastic experience working along with Haney. Obviously he is more famously known as Tiger’s coach but his level of instructions is amazing and I try to use whatever I have learnt from him. I try to give my best for students.<br /><br /></p>
