Try to be open minded about the kind of instruction you are seeking.
I would advise someone considering professional golf instruction to think about buying a DVD set, or even browsing the internet. Some of the greatest pros in golf have put out videos with lots of great tips, and others provide instruction on the internet. A professional golf instruction video can be almost as great as getting personal access to a pro, and in some ways it’s even better because you can rewind and watch things repeatedly. In general it’s also easy to save a lot of money using this method, so you should really consider it as a viable option. Golf is a complex game, and seeking out some form of instruction is a lot better than struggling to learn it by yourself.