Les Ross is the Director of Golf at the company and a Level 1 affiliate member of the US Golf Teachers Federation.

Author of the popular book "Breaking the Distance Barrier", and several golfing articles on topics that broaden the thinking of the golfer, he is not your typical golf instructor.

He is an engineer who brings years of technical teaching experience and internet marketing skills to the game that is pioneering a new approach to golf instruction.

As a "professional"  who has been trained to think in ways to solve technical problems, he brings a broad rational thinking approach to the game of golf that is not overwhelmed by complex analysis of the swing.

Engineers are trained to build reliability into mechanical systems using techniques that simplify the design. Les applies the same methodology to the golf swing which is an "organic" system of moving parts, to build consistency into the swing.

He has taught hundreds of people in the engineering industry on how to perform complex technical tasks in a manner that is simple to understand and is most effective to learn the task. These programs required the student to reach 100% proficiency at every level, since the consequences of failure are too great if they get it wrong.

Bringing this same mind set to golf instruction, the main objective he applies for the training routines in every skill set  is 100% skill consistency, which develops a high level of confidence in the golfer when performing out on the course.

He teaches the game without complex golfing jargon. Using simple engineering analogies, you will find his approach to teaching will leave you with a thorough understanding on the technical elements of the swing. More important though, you will be left with answers to the “why” certain functions of the swing are so important.

As a business strategist, his experience brings a different way of "thinking" about the game that helps the golfer achieve their maximum scoring potential out on the course by encouraging them to think "outside the Box". You will find his approach on golf strategy enlightening.

Les is also an accomplished sports coach having taught physical fitness and rugby for more than 20 years. He brings much of that experience to show you how to condition your golf muscles through his unique "Base Level Fitness" routines that are helping golfers everywhere achieve that extra "punch" in their swings.

Our Teaching Philosophy

Our teaching philosophy follows these lines:

"You must learn to walk before you run"

"Think clearly to score low and reduce the mental pressure on your swing"

"The less moving parts in the swing, the more reliable the swing" 

"Physics drives the power of the golf swing" 

"Muscle power equals distance"

We help you to reach your maximum scoring potential with equal focus on:

• The strategizing of the game, that will teach you how to "think" your way round the course to give you the best scoring opportunities and to remove pressure from your swing.

• The techniques of the swing that promote consistency through the awareness of your "natural" swing.

• Explaining the "physics" of golf to promote awareness of where and how power is generated for the swing.

• Golf conditioning to promote flexibility and increased torque for your swing.

Our overlying philosophy is one of promoting the game so that individuals of all ages and at all skill levels learn to enjoy golf and everything the game brings with it.

 Learning how to think in golf

Almost 90% all golf instruction is focused on the mechanics of the swing. The instruction that is received during a lesson from a pro, or the majority of information contained in many golf instruction books and DVD's is focused around improving the swing.

Very little information is available on the strategy of golf that shows you how think your way around the course, playing the game around your strengths.

Our programs revolve around helping you to simplify the game for yourself to not only give you the best scoring opportunities, but to show you how a golf strategy can remove pressure from your swing to promote consistency in your game.

With this analysis we help you to define simple strategies for your game that not only guide you on how to play the course, but also defines how you need to practice off the course.

Helping you to find your "natural" swing -  the key to swing consistency

Our primary focus on covering the technicalities of the swing is to first help you develop swing consistency. We do this by directing you towards your "natural" swing which is a swing that is unique to your body shape, size and physical flexibility.

There are no 'mysteries" in Golf

We aim to remove the "mysteries" of the swing to give you a thorough technical understanding of the mechanics of the swing. We do this by explaining the simple "physics" of the golf swing. This critical knowledge arms you with all the information you need to extract the maximum power from your swing.

"Golf is for Athletes"

The days of viewing golf as a non athletic sport are quickly eroding. Our golf conditioning programs help you achieve that extra edge to your game that is becoming so necessary for the serious player.

Pioneers in Online Golf Instruction

Recognizing that many golfers have difficulty obtaining golf instruction due to the daily pressures of life, we created the concept of the Online Golf School to meet the need for providing quality golf knowledge, that can be easily accessed from anywhere around the world, and at a price that is competitive.

Highlander LLC School of Golf is pioneering the approach of Online Instruction that provides absolute flexibility to the golfer who has a busy schedule. All you need is a phone and a computer to log on to any of our online seminars.

Concentrated technical knowledge transfer .

Analyze the structure of any golf lesson with a pro and it can be broken down into 4 areas:

• Visual demonstration of the skill.

• Moving the student repeatedly through the motion of the swing to encourage muscle memory for the skill.

• Transfer of verbal technical information pertaining to the skill.

• Feedback to the student on performance on the skill .

All of this is done in an environment that has many distractions. The ability to take in a lot of technical information in a live lesson is very low, which is a problem recognized by many top instructors who make it a point only to cover a few key points at one time during a lesson.

The purpose of the online golf lesson is to transfer concentrated technical information to you which is reinforced by visual examples and diagrams, in a relaxed environment where you are able to absorb more and retain more information than in a live lesson.

We do not in anyway suggest our approach should take the place of your local pro. Our focus is purely on helping you to expand your technical knowledge of the game in an easy way, and as such should be used in conjunction with the lessons you receive from your pro to round off your training.