"I like watching players improve and achieve greater enjoyment of the game because of it," says Gale, who attracts students primarily because of his experience and his methods. "People appreciate my knowledge of the golf swing and how I teach it," adds Gale. Those taking lessons from Gale can expect to learn more about the golf swing and set-up than they ever knew before, resulting in a better overall game. Gale himself stays focused on the fundamentals during his own rounds of golf, relying on the basics to get him through any rough spots.

"I just think of the basics: posture, alignment, grip," says Gale. He’s trusted those seemingly simple factors throughout his career while participating in two Buy.com tournaments, numerous NEPGA tournaments and the Bermuda Goodwill Tournament. Gale also played golf in high school and college, having first taken up the game at age 14. Gale’s favorite shots to make are flop shots, while he finds putts to win a tournament to be the most challenging shots. This didn’t seem to phase him, however, when he made a 15-foot birdie putt to win the NEPGA Pro-Pro Match Play Championship.

Gale practices his own game by beginning with the shorter clubs and working his way through the bag. He recommends beginners take lessons to get them started on the right track. Intermediate golfers should also get instruction and practice regularly what they’ve been taught. Advanced players need to continue instruction and practice, but they should also get involved in competition. Gale works with a 16-year-old boy who won the Massachusetts Junior Championship in 2002 and qualified for the USGA Juniors in Atlanta - just one more person he’s had the pleasure of helping over the years.  Gale also works with an 11 year old girl who last summer won the Massachusetts 13 and under Girls Championship.

A Worcester, Massachusetts resident, Gale and his wife, Mary, have three children: Joseph (25), Michael (23) and Daniel (23). When he’s not teaching at Tatnuck Driving Range or The Golf Dome, you might find Gale on a lake fishing for largemouth bass.  You can reach Gale for more info at TatnuckPro@aol.com. Thanks, Jack!