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Golf Rules Illustrated Effective Through 2011
Lots of info. This is more of a list than a comprehensive understanding. If you're looking for a full understanding of the game this shouldn't be the first book you buy.

golf rules made fun
This fully official rules book is so well illustrated with examples of the rules applied and examples of actual events that illustrate the rules that it makes fun reading while learning or reviewing the rules of the sport.I strongly recommend for any golfer or golf fan.It is hard to put down.I keep buying copies for my friends.

Another Rule book
This has a lot of rules on golf. Its format is lacking. I find it hard to read. It just doesn't "connect the dots", In my opinion. There may be better books out there. I'm a beginner, so maybe its just me.

If you play golf - this is the book!
This illustrated version is essential to fully understand the rules of golf.The standard little rule book is interesting; this version is everything!You need to be a Philadelphia lawyer to understand the little USGA book.This illustrated book explains the written words of the "pocket" version using photos, diagrams and cites on-point rulings from archives.

Since this illustrated version is also USGA sanctioned and authored, it is based on the pocket-book official rules.This is NOT some third-party "interpretation." It is what everyone that plays the game should be reading, BEFORE they tee one up!

"You may be playing a fun game you thoroughly enjoy; but - if you don't play by the rules, that's all it is - some game.""If it's golf you wish to play, (not just some game) - this book is for you"!

golf rules illustrated
i haven't received it yet.
it is upsetting.
could be lost in shipping, could have been taken off my porch, who knows?
just want it because i paid for it among other reasons.joy bruce ... Read more

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The legendary golf instructional available again--33 years after its original publication. Straightforward and easy to understand, this guide is unlike other golf books in its irreverent and audacious approach to mastering the game. As he reveals each of the integral moves, Dante focuses on the physical checkpoints to help golfers improve their swings. 75 illustrations. ... Read more

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Best book on Golf I have ever read.
I have "'played" golf for over 50 years! I started when I was 12 years old andcurrently have a 13 hcp. I have spent a small fortune on golf lesson, aids, books and looking for the best clubs.

My golf was always erratic and many times I considered giving it up. I read about the 4 magic Moves through the net and ended up buying the book a month ago. It has completely changed my game. I can still hardly believe it!!! I now hit the ball consistently and further than I did when I was a young man( at one time I played off 6) For the first time in my life I have developed good tempo or rythme.

My long game especially the fairway woods. Many golf sites on the net are operated by fly-by-nighters or charlatans as we used to call them. (snake oil salesmen in the US).

Forget them all and buy the4 magic Moves for 20 bucks , keep your old clubs and fire your pro. It helps if you practice a lot thats for sure but when you see the progress the practice becomes a lot of fun.

Lots of fun!!!

BEST GOLF BOOK EVER, BUT BEWARE....
.....understand that the movement of the hips laterally MUST be initiated by the back leg pushing your weight towards the target. If you just laterally shift the hips by themselves....well, that's a catastrophe. Watch this slow motion video of George Knudson carefully to see the proper form.

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Mike Austin Redux
I'm a believer in the Mike Austin approach.This book complements Austin's ideas and expands on key positions and checkpoints in the swing.I already found that for myself the Austin method has resulted in a more reliable and powerful swing. This book further cemented the swing thoughts necessary to change from the standard teachings.It also has an entertaining and humorous style, particularly when debunking myths about the swing. I strongly recommend it to golfers of all levels.

Confusing
I will try some of the ideas in the book, but like so many golf instruction books, it's just someone else's opinion of how it should be done..Makes a lot of since, but so does other ideas.

From a Weekend Golfer...
Three years ago, I was to the point as a weekend golfer that I wasn't having any fun with the game. Not able to get off the tee effectively, atrocious approach shots, ill-fated pitch shots...the whole gamut of bad golf shots. No fun.I had decided to either take some (more) lessons from a local pro, or throw in the towel. On a whim, I did a search on Amazon for golf books, was intrigued by this title, and bought it for a fraction of the cost of lessons. I read the first magic move, took it to the range, and--with a little work, but not unlike magic--my ball was flying straighter, higher and farther than ever before. My advice: Buy it, work on the four magic moves, and have fun playing golf again.I am! ... Read more

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SHARPEN YOUR MIND AND SHINE IN YOUR PERFORMANCE IN THE GAME OF GOLF AND IN THE GAME OF LIFE

W. Timothy Gallwey’s bestselling Inner Game books–with more than one million copies sold–have revolutionized the way we think about sports. As he did in his phenomenally successful The Inner Game of Tennis, Gallwey provides methods that can be applied to situations beyond the green. The Inner Game of Golf delivers strategies to achieve potential–both in the crucible of competition and in everyday life. With Gallwey as a guide, you’ll learn how to

• defeat your mental demons and find clarity under pressure
• dispel tensions that can sabotage your performance
• build confidence and overcome insecurities that can hijack your best instincts
• employ the art of “relaxed concentration” to improve your swing, your game, and your life

No matter what your skill set, Gallwey’s pioneering strategies, real-life examples, and illuminating advice are perfect for anyone who strives to be a champion on and off the course.Amazon.com Review
Long before Dr. BobRotella made tweaking a golfer's head as important as tweaking hisswing, Tim Gallwey, who knew virtually nothing about the mechanics ofthe game when he penned the first edition of this visionary work,understood that even the best technique collapses when the mind cracksunder the game's pressure. Gallwey's ultimate insight into the gamewas that a golfer's mind is a golfer's worst enemy; too much thinkingonly gets in the way.

The new edition of this groundbreakinginstructional continues to preach such "Inner Game"fundamentals as trust, concentration, visualization, feel, andrelaxation, and is full of what Gallwey calls "awarenessexercises." Much of what he has to say seems obvious in a worldin which most good athletes have some kind of psychological gurualways at the ready to help improve performance, but Gallwey, with hisbagful of anecdotes and encouragement, was one of the first to explorethis uncharted territory, and still remains one of the mostreadable. --Jeff Silverman ... Read more

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Inner Game of Golf
The book arrived in great condition.Shipping time was satisfactory and the price could not be beat!

Self awareness is the path to par
For many people, golf is a game of "could've, would've, should've." I could've hit that shot better. I would've hit that shot better if I had done this or that. I should've hit that shot better. Normally, rational people seem to develop unrealistic expectations upon arrival at the golf course. Instead of having fun, they put pressure on themselves to make a certain shot or achieve a particular score. If that doesn't happen, frustration and self-doubt set in. A normally relaxing game becomes a test of self worth. Attempts to fix their golf game often make things worse. In //The Inner Game of Golf//, Timothy Gallwey explains how to identify this mental self-sabotage and how it affects physical performance while playing golf. This book does not present a one-size-fits-all magic formula for suddenly improving your score. The drills and exercises are not designed to help you improve your technique, but to foster awareness of what your body and mind are doing when you hit the golf ball. The goal is to train yourself to focus on living in the moment while you play golf instead of the "could've, would've, should've" narrative that plaques many players before they even hit the ball. Improving mental focus will naturally result in improvements to your score.

Buy this Book - Do Not Buy the Kindle Edition!
The content of this book is 5 stars and is well described by the other reviewers.

However there is a problem with the Kindle edition. On location 3820 there is a critical table of information.1/3 of the table is truncated and is not visible - even if the font is reduced to the smallest size.Therefore I strongly suggest you do not purchase the Kindle Edition and stick to the paper version.

I have been very pleased with my Kindle to date.Hopefully Amazon will consider re-digitizing the book.Of course it's always possible there is a way to scroll to the right that I am not aware of - if so, please let me know!

trust your inner self
This book provides excellent guidance regarding trusting yourself to find the best of your game. The writing style is engaging. The writer becomes a mentor for you.This is a person you would like to know. You do come to know him as a friend and guide to a stress free approach to golf.

A Good Update to The Original
I bought the original version quite a while ago and wanted to revisit the topic, so I bought this revised edition.The inner game principles and exercises remain valid, but are enhanced by apporpriate connection to technical teaching.The simple act of paying attention in various ways to the various aspects of the game does actually enhance the enjoyment of the game -- at least for me. One can get over-driven to be technically correct and results focused and forget the simple pleasure of the game.So far I am only dabbling with this, but I am already feeling more natural in my learning and overall approach to the game. ... Read more

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"Understanding the Golf Swing covers virtually every phase of the game in the same common sense and simple approach. It is a must read for every golfer."—Tommy Aaron, PGA Tour Professional and 1973 Masters Champion

This modern classic of golf instruction by renowned teacher Manuel de la Torre (the 1986 PGA Teacher of the Year and the #11 teacher in America as ranked by the editors of Golf Digest in 2007) presents a simpler approach to the golf swing based on Ernest Jones' principles. Understanding the Golf Swing includes information on the philosophy of the golf swing (with emphasis on the development of a true swinging motion), the most thorough analysis of ball flights available, and analysis of the principles of special shot play (including sand play, pitching, chipping, putting, and playing unusual shots) and the mental side of golf and effective course management. The final chapter offers an organized approach to understanding golf courses and playing conditions. The result is a blend of philosophy and practical advice found in few golf instructional books. 100 b/w photographs. ... Read more

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Great Book
This book has been a great help not only the golf swing but also the set up and especially how to hit on uneven lies.

I think I found the swing I was always looking for.
I consider myself a student of golf, someone that studies the golf swing. I have over 60 golf books and countless DVD's and tapes. I don't necessarily read all this to change my swing but I enjoy reading about the golf swing.I can tell you there are many ways to swing the golf club.The more I know the more I realize how confusing it is and why people have so much problems with the swing. What I have learned through all this is that there are some swings more suited to one person and not to another. I spent 10 months of hard work trying to learn a flatter one plane swing. Even though I shot 78 with that swing I know it just wasn't suited to me. I am a more upright swinger, a two planer as Jim Hardy would call it. It feels more natural for me.

It was really by accident that I got a hold of Manuel De La Torre's book. It caught my attention since he is basically a two planer, a more upright swinger.When I first read through the book skimming as I was going along I completely missed on how to swing the club. I had to go back again and look through the chapter index to find where it was. The whole section on the mechanics of the swing is very short, so short you might miss it like I did. Having been use to reading detailed descriptions on how to swing a golf club I was rather struck by how little he had to say. My first feeling was this book was a waste of my time. He spends, it seems, more time on grip than he does on how to swing the club

So I went back and read that little section on swinging the club. Made some practice swings and within a very short time felt for the first time what I felt was the way a golf swing should feel like. It was too simple. The genius behind this swing is just that. It is so simple that for most people the simplicity will be very difficult to deal with. They will try and throw all kinds of previous ideas or make their body work differently because the swing really can't be that simple. The remarkable thing about how he gets you to swing is the swing adapts to you, you don't adapt to the swing. So every person will have a different swing but that swing is his or her swing and that is why it is so magical.

I probably spent about 15 minutes practicing the swing in my living room and then read his entire book with out skiming this time. It is a simple read and goes by pretty quickly since he doesn't have a lot of detail you have to memorize. I went out to the golf range the next day but really not expecting a great deal. I often read a book and practice the swing in front of a mirror but find when you go and actually try and hit a ball it doesn't always translate like it should. My expectations were somewhat low but I made my first swing. It was a pull not bad but it was solid. My next one was also a pull then I remembered that section of faults but really it was just adhering to what little rules he had. My next shot was dead straight. I went from a 7 iron hitting all the way up to a driver. I was impressed, not by the way I was hitting but because it happened so fast. I felt confidence within a very short period and the swing felt like it was mine. My last swing change took 10 months of dedicated work and this one took one day most of it just reading the book.

Now I know some and maybe quite a few are going to try this and feel it is worthless. After reading 60 books and having over a dozen golf instructors in my golfing career I can only tell you this is the simplest and easiest swing I have ever tried. It may be difficult to get that feel. I found it almost instantly but once you feel that swing you won't need another book or another golf instructor again.

Good read
I'm not a golfer but I bought this book for a coworker. He said reading this book has helped improve his game. Must be good because he said he lowered his score a bit. Anyways fast shipping is always a plus. Always impressed with Amazon.

Pass on this, there are many better books out there
Having read two dozen or more instructional golf swing books, I would have to say this was the least helpful.

Not mechanically specific, and not applicable to day to day practice. I would encourage potential buyers to pass and try others.

For conventional swing technique try Swing Like a Pro by Ralph Mann & Fred Griffin (excellent illustrations) .

For an easier but unconventional teaching, The Secret of the Golf Swing by John Dunigan. IMHO this is the best book on the golf swing out there. (plus the Pelz book for short game)

Solid Book
I never knew how the pros took a divot so far after striking the ball. Now I know. The only way to do that is swing the club with your arms and have passive hands. My ball striking is awesome. My scores went down. And I have effortless distance. This book needs to be read several times to fully grasp Manuel's concept. I also enjoyed the ball flight explaination section. Finally broke 80 the other day. Shot 76 at an outing and received 3rd lowest score out of 120 guys. Great feeling and I never would have done it without this book ... Read more

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Great guide to better golf
Excellent guidance and illustrations for the key muscle groups required in the golf swing. The section on nutrition is an added plus.

Best Golf Fitness Book
Having been in the game for almost 40 years, this book is simply the best one can find to get prepared to play. Injuries and nagging pains as I still compete in my early 50's was the biggest obstacle in really enjoying the game and competition.

Whether you want to rehab an injured elbow as I did, or you want to increase flexibility and reduce pain after your round, this book is the real deal. I felt so strongly about the book that I sent my mother a copy. She's an 18 handicap in her 70's and still looking for a way to a single digit handicap where she was many years ago.

Core Performance Golf gave me a great gift; to continue to play it pain free. Thanks Mark!

Golfers need revised exercises programs
The exercises provided in this book are rather out-dated.There are so many other exercises that are more condusive to golf these days that need to be put in a revised edition.

Too complicated
This book is too complicated with not enough photos to explain how to do the exercises.Very disappointing.

Good content but not helpful at all. Its like an infomercial
This book is like one of those infomercials that advertise a product for about 30 mins. The book is very good in convincing why core workout and nutrition is important to playing golf with success for a long time without injury but fails to tell you what to actually do. The book has about 9 chapters and 8 chapters are highly abstract. The 9th chapter has exercises with pictures but no plan (eg: it does not tell you how many reps. to perform niether tells you how any times a week or when to do them)
The name of the book is completely misleading. You will end up confused without knowing what to do at the end of it all. ... Read more

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A player who never turned pro but held one or more major titles every year of his 15-season competitive career, Bobby Jones was the most famous amateur golfer ever to play the game. In the 20 years since his death, America has witnessed an explosion of enthusiasm for golf. Now comes a reissue of Jones' classic instructional, out of print and unavailable for two decades. Line drawings.Amazon.com Review
Here's the bad news: "Golf," suggests the greatBobby Jones, the largest shadow ever cast on a fairway, "is theone game which becomes more and more difficult the longer one playsit." Here's the good news: If his classic instructional can'tchange the diagnosis, it may at least ease the pain. Written by themaster himself--no ghost ever stepped between Jones and his ball--as aseries of twice-weekly newspaper columns between 1927 and 1935, thecollection of tips and ideas moves from the simple ("Nobody everswung a golf club too slowly") to the complex ("The art ofappraising slope and speed--that is, of reading a green, can bederived only from experience"), the physical to the mental, theobvious to the arcane, and is penned with an elegance as smooth andfluid as Jones' liquid swing. Some of it, especially to golf'snewcomers, will seem out of date--the game has changed much throughthe years--but that's OK; this is a book to savor as much as learnfrom. It's biggest drawback is its lack of illustrations, but therecent uncovering of a cache of unpublished photographs andtips--available in Jones' ClassicInstruction--repairs that divot. Indeed, takentogether, Jones' On Golf and Classic Instruction shouldcure several Royal and Ancient disorders. --Jeff Silverman ... Read more

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Golfing genius
Robert Tyre Jones Jr was a gentleman and a scholar - in every sense of both words. He was also as close to a golfing genius as anyone will probably ever be. Ben Hogan was too esoteric. Jones' insights, reflected in this compilation of his writings over several decades, offer the reader just about everything s/he needs to know about how to play and, perhaps just as importantly, how to think about the game of golf. Bobby Jones' common-sense views on the technical aspects of the golf swing are echoed elsewhere by some good and great golf teachers, but no one has matched his wisdom. Paraphrasing, in English, something an old Scottish golf professional once told Alistair Cooke (Letters from America): 'The only thing new in golf instruction in the last 100 years is an extra slice of baloney.' Jones would have agreed. Nevertheless, two other golf books definitely worth reading are: Percy Boomer 'On Learning Golf' and Peter Lightbown 'The Fairway Within'.

Still Applicable
One of my favorite golf instruction books . . . when I have a bug to fix in my swing, I actually refer to this oldie along with Butch Harmon's "Four Cornerstones of Winning Golf," and Harvey Penick's "Little Red Book."

Highly recommend for all levels.

Jones knows golf
Bobby Jones knows as much about the golf swing and game as anyone today. In fact, he is more modern than most modern instructors. His advice is easy to follow and it works. My game will be much better for it. Oh yes, I am a single digit handicapper. Anyone who will heed this advice will improve, no matter your handicap.

Jones + Nicklaus = Tiger
after viewing the jones' videos where nicklaus points out that jones would have altered his swing to match the equipment, this book sets the record straight. jones was able to edit this book after having seen some of the steel shaft swingers and cleary points out that his way (clearly he learned it from others ie spalding i think he noted) is indeed the right way, and if you were to put tiger woods up now and compare tiger's swing to nicklaus or jonesi think he would more resemble jones than nicklaus. Anyway a real great book on golf for those "old school" guys who realize the old is forever new.i started reading the book about 3 yrs agoand i'm still working w/ it.like he points out in the bookits somehting you can turn back to from time to time .....

A golf must read!
This book taught me more about golf then all the lessons, swing gimmicks and video study that I've tried put together. If you are serious about understanding the fundamentals of golf get this book. ... Read more

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An in-depth, full-color, step-by-step guide to the new golf swing that has taken the PGA Tour by storm

The traditional golf swing requires a level of coordination that few golfers have. So it's no surprise that, despite huge advances in club and ball technology, the average golf handicap in America has dropped by only one stroke since 1990. Maverick golf instructors Michael Bennett and Andy Plummer spent a decade researching the swing, eventually combining physiology and physics to create a method they dubbed the "Stack and Tilt." The result? Big-name pros like Mike Weir, Tommy Armour III, and Aaron Baddeley are already converts, and Bennett and Plummer are now two of the most soughtafter swing coaches in the game.

Making these breakthroughs available to everyone, The Stack and Tilt Swing is a handsome, fully illustrated, complete course, packed with more than two hundred full-color photographs that make it easy for golfers at all levels to adopt this radical yet simple approach. Analyzing why the traditional swing won't work for most golfers, the authors explain the importance of keeping the upper body stacked over the lower body, while the spine tilts toward the target during the backswing, greatly reducing the inconsistencies created by the old-fashioned approach. Enhanced with practice routines, a troubleshooting list, test cases, and point-by-point assistance, this is the breakthrough guide to golf's hot new secret weapon. ... Read more

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Simple = More Consistent
I tried the "stack and tilt" swing a few years back after taking a lesson on it from my local pro. My handicap went down from a 14 to a 10 pretty rapidly. Over time, my old swing habits returned and so did my higher handicap.

So, earlier this year, I got a copy of this book and I promised myself to stay the course. The book gives great advice on why and then how to use the S&T. The logic behind the swing is really solid and the photos I find helpful. What's most helpful are the drills they suggest you use if you are having trouble in one area. I really needed to get down to the ball so learning to bottom out at the same place has been something the drills have helped me work on.I'm down to a 12 and am very confident my handicap will go lower.

A knock I've heard about this swing is that you will sacrifice distance for accuracy. I'll admit my occasional bomb drive is gone, but I'm still plenty long (for me) and much more consistent. I take more aggressive lines off the tee. (And my home course is long to begin with.)

Another knock is that swing will put undue strain on your back. That hasn't been the case with me and now that I let my hips move freely and have adopted a no lift, only turn backswing I feel I'm putting less strain on my back.

Hope it works for all as well as it has for me!

greek
Stack and Tilt probably works great with an instructor but it is the hardest instruction book on golf to understand ever written. A couple of points can be picked up that are good but not worth the effort of trying to understand what you just read

Very good book
If your trying to learn Stack & Tilt and there's no instructor close; this book is the next best thing. Even I can understand what is required to perform this method. Highly recomended.

Stack and Tilt

This book was extremely well written. It was very logically put together, easy to follow, and the pictures were excellent. I particularly liked the endorsements by the current touring pros who are using the Stack and Tilt.

great swing concept, but book needs to be edited to simplify content
I purchased this book as I was interested in this golf swing concept, and was interested in learning more about it.
The book is well detailed and the swing changes that are involved, seem to make sense, but it is certainly not the best written book that I've ever read!
It is not the easiest golf instructional book to read and fully understand, and The pictures do not always seem to match the text.
I found myself repeatedly, re-reading portions of the text over and over again, in an effort to try to fully understand exactly what the authors meant.
This is a book that has to be read very methodically. It is not a "quick read and go try it" exercise.
The Stack and Tilt swing concept does seem to be logical, as it advocates minimizing body weight shifting movements that occur during the generally taught swing process, in order to (hopefully) provide a measure of greater consistency.
Since trying to incorporate the Stack and Tilt concept into my swing: I have lost a bit of distance, but have gained a greater measure of directional consistency. For me, that is a good compromise.
However; this swing change is still a work in progress for me, as old habits die hard.
I don't place much credence in the fact that several well known PGA Pros claim to have switched to this swing concept, as endorsements may be their primary motivating factor.
In summary; the golf swing changes that this book advocates, certainly make sense; especially for the golfer who cannot practice on a daily basis, as a more compact, consistent swing is the end result.
The book contains a wealth of information but does need to be edited in order to make it easier to understand and put into practice. Hopefully. any reprints of this book will incorporate these type changes. ... Read more

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The author of Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect shares new ideas on the mental game of golf, explaining how confidence and attitude can help a golfer perfect his or her game and win competitions. 75,000 first printing. ... Read more

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Dr Bob was right!
I am one of the many golfers who struggle with the game from time to time. I have had the usual array of lessons, tried the usual array of new clubs, grips, etc etc. You know what I mean! Anyway, I had been reading some of Dr Bob Rotella's comments in the Australian Golf Digest Magazine and thought they made excellent sense. I then decided to use Amazon to buy, having had such a great experience previously with this way of buying. The books (I did end up getting a set of three) arrived promptly and I have indulged myself with only one so far - Golf is not a game of perfect. I have already shown significant improvement, shooting 42 then 40 Stableford points in my first two hit-outs. Now, while there are no guarantees this will keep up, the positive mental attitude Dr Bob wants me to bring to my game will certainly stay. The new routine I developed as a result of reading the book as well as a more enjoyable outlook to the game will stand me in great stead for the rest of my golfing life. I reckon that once I have read and digested the other two books (Golf is a game of confidence and Putting out of your mind) I will be almost unbeatable. Thanks Dr Bob. You got it RIGHT!

Very sound advice.
I think every golfer could get something from reading this book.The chapter on introducing golf to your kids also has some really good advice.

Golf is a Gameof Confcence
Its interesting but not as good as "Golf is not a Game of Perfect" which is also by Rotella

Great help for any golfer
I found in this book the kind of help I ( New senior golfer )was looking for.
From begining to end Bob capture your attention, and as soon you
finish read it, you move your game to a next step.
Thanks

Great stuff - worked for me
I have been playing golf for a long time, but have had a psychological barrier about playing "too well".I knew that the mental / confidence part was as important as the physical/practice part of golf, but I really didn't have an approach to improve my mental game. Until I read this book.

Golf is a Game of Confidence is an easy read, setup as antecdotes of lessons learned over 18 chapters. I could really identify with many chapters, and the book really appealed to me. I would highly recommend the book to anyone seeking to improve their mental outlook and have more fun with the game.

Summarized setup:Smile, Have Fun, Analyze the situation, Visualize the shot, Do it, Accept the result, and Forget about it. (Repeat until the round is over)Using this approach, I have broken 80 in my last two rounds (78, 79).Previously, I usually shot in the 80's, but have only broken 80 twice in my life ! This book is the best golf investment that I've ever made.You can keep the latest $500 driver, I'll take this book - and I'm having more fun with the game too. ... Read more

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Concept drew strong purchase intent among male golfers and was a top choice for favorite title and as a gift in research.

·GOLF Magazine has a total readership of 6.1 million.

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golf magazaine:the best short game instruction book ever
The book has alot of great pictures and information and various aspects of the golf short game shots so improvement is easy if you practice what you see !!

Decent short game book for beginners
The title of this book is definitely wrong.It is not in the top 5 or 10 best short game books (look for Dev Pelz' Short Game Bible or Phil Mickelson's book if you want the best.It's more geared for a beginner golfer and can be useful for someone who is new to the game.The DVD is pretty useless too, with 10 small 2-3 minute snipets of lessons.

Great Golf instruction book
This is a great golf instruction book. After I read a couple of chapters I went to the practice range and worked on the drills. The drills/instructions have improved my 75 and 50 yd shot by 150%.
The book was worth 10 time the $21 I paid!!!!!

Great Short Game book - worth the $$

My wife bought this book for me for Valentine's Day . . . . while we were in the bookstore and I handed it to her saying 'buy this for me for Valentine's Day'

It's full of great tips, suggestions, pictures, easy to understand suggestions.

The BEST part of this book is that I finally know what I need to do when I'm in certain short game situations.What club do I use/where does the ball go/what kind of swing do I need when:

I'm 30 yards out in the rough?Bunker with a high wall?Just off the green on hardpan?20 yards out on the fairway with a close cut pin?A far away cut pin?

This book answers them all. I even made up a cheat sheet and will be bringing it with me the next time I get out so I know what to do from just about any situation 60 yards and in.

Great stuff.Buy it and you won't be disappointed.

Must have
If you love golf, this book is a must have. It had everything that you need to get stared ... Read more

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On a wild, windblown bluff high above the Pacific sits one of America’s premier golfing destinations, Bandon Dunes. Golf enthusiast Mike Keiser had the dream of building this British-style "links" course on a stretch of Oregon's rugged coast, and Dream Golf is the first all-inclusive account of how he turned his passion into a reality.

Now, in this updated and expanded edition, golf writer Stephen Goodwin revisits Bandon Dunes and introduces readers to Keiser's latest effort there, a new course named Old Macdonald that will present golfers with a more rugged, untamed version of the game. This "new" approach to the sport is, in fact, a return to the game's origins, with a very deep bow to Charles Blair Macdonald (1856 –1939), the father of American golf course architecture and one of the founders of the U.S. Golf Association. This highly anticipated fourth course, designed by renowned golf course architect Tom Doak along with Jim Urbina — as detailed in Dream Golf — will further enhance Bandon Dunes' reputation as a place where golf really does seem to capture the ancient magic of the game. 


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Dream Golf
Really excellent account of the development of Bandon Dunes.I should have read more than the first 100 pages before actually going to Bandon Dunes and playing the three courses - that would have added even more pleasure to the three days I thoroughly enjoyed there.

If you love golf, this is a must read!
If you play golf and want to get a flavor for the vision of how a destination like Bandon Dunes became a reality, this is a must read.Bandon is one, if not, the most special golf location in the world.I have played in Scotland and Ireland and Bandon has a purity that few other locations can replicate.It feels like it has been there for hundreds of years and the book explains how it came to be.You will not be disappointed.

Great gift!
I have not read this book, but my Dad is raving about it.He is reading it prior to his trip to Bandon Dunes and he has never thanked me more for a gift.For the golfer in your life who is impossible to shop for--this is the gift for them.

Excellent Book
Fantastic story, very well written.A must read for not only golfers, but for environmentalist and landscape architects also.

Makes a Great Gift
This book is the perfect gift for your favorite golfer.Even non-golfers and golfers who don't normally read will enjoy this story of dream golf. ... Read more

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"There is no such individual as a born golfer. Some have more natural ability than others, but they’ve all been made."—Ben HoganConsidered one of the greatest golfers in the history of the game, Ben Hogan is still noted for the phenomenal power of his swing and his unbeatable ability as a ball striker. He is also known for his dedication to practice and his belief that any golfer can, with training, determination, and a little guidance, improve his or her game significantly. With the help of his classic book, Power Golf, you too can achieve a higher level of play than you ever thought possible.

Profusely illustrated with detailed line drawings, Power Golf walks you through every step of the skills that Ben Hogan painstakingly acquired over his years as a champion player. Here, you will find:· How to master the celebrated Hogan grip that made his swing so powerful· Why a balanced stance is important, and how to achieve it· The details of a winning backswing and downswing· How to achieve greater distance from your wood shots· Why iron shots are so important and how to accomplish greater accuracy· Minimizing your number of putts· How to conquer bunker, uphill, and downhill shots· Playing in rain and wind

· And featuring Ben Hogan’s "Eight Hints on How to Lower Your Score"

No matter how experienced a golfer you are—whether a beginner or more advanced—Power Golf will help you play through to your best game ever.WITH OVER 120 SELF-TEACHING ILLUSTRATIONS! ... Read more

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A great Hogan book!
Written by the man himself, it's a must read for any fan of Ben Hogan and anyone looking to unlock his swing secrets.Keep in mind this was written by Ben prior to his work on 5 lessons so there will be a few confusing points to those familiar with one or the other.However Ben puts more detail into other aspects of the game (draws, fades, short game and bad weather play) which is in a way... simply priceless.

moderately satisfied with the product.
I purchased a used book and would expect to see the usage but too many pages were uderlined in red, which somewhat defaced the product. The book is excellent in terms of content.

Shared Secrets
The father of the modern golf swing shares his secrets.This is a short book but should be reread multiple times over a period of time because the first reading makes you say "I knew that."However, the after applying the principles and rereading, you will conclude, "Wow, now I know what he means."

Good basic lessons in golf
Nice book giving details of Mr Hogans thoughts on golf . Very enjoyable but obviously looks dated even though the lessons I guess are timeless.

Ben Hogan's Power Golf
Good book for beginners.It is a rewrite of Five fundamentals of Modern Golf or vise-versa.Both are good books but with basically the same information. ... Read more

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Gold Courses of the World 365 Days
With the return of Tiger Woods, and Phil Mickelson's capture of his third Masters championship, golf has certainly been at the top of the news pile lately. We therefore thought we would take a look at some recently released golf titles as the season gets underway.

First up is a new member of the 365 Days series of coffee table photographic books from Abrams, titled appropriately enough, `Golf Courses of the World 365 Days.' In this, it's second edition (the first was in 2005) written by golf expert Robert Sidorsky (author of `Golf's Greatest Moments') new design elements complement the layout of some of the best golf photography around along with a nicely annotated description or history of each pictured course. In addition, over 200 new courses, most featuring eye-popping photography, have been added since the 2005 edition as well as new coverage of courses featured in the original book. The coverage encompasses domestic courses from Augusta to Hawaii's Princeville resort as well as a host of new foreign courses from throughout Asia, the Caribbean and even the middle east (Dubai, Bahrain, etc.)

For those wanting to keep up on course developments across the entire span of the globe or to just experience great photos of beautiful courses (or anyone looking for a cool new Father's Day gift), this 365 Days edition is a great single volume view. ... Read more

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Throughout her teaching career, Kellie Stenzel has been continually asked to recommend a beginning golf instruction book for her female students to read.She researched the market and found nothing suitable—most books are too technical for the beginner and assume that the reader already has some familiarity with the game.This became the inspiration for The Women’s Guide to Golf, a well-crafted and easy-to-understand golf instructional for women who are new to the game.

Each section of the book provides a complete explanation of the skills needed to play golf.Ideas are presented in a clear and simple manner—golf lingo is translated into every-day English whenever possible so the reader can easily understand.Since students must have an idea of what they are trying to accomplish before they can learn, Kellie Stenzel starts at the very beginning and gives detailed explanations of basic concepts.For example, she explains what a putter looks like, what a putting green looks like, and what the goal of putting is, before teaching the reader how to putt.In addition, since women’s learning style is very different from men’s, this book also addresses specific women’s issues, such as posture and lack of distance.

This book includes

- a thorough explanation of the game
- easy-to-understand instructions
- suggestions on how to avoid embarrassment as a beginner
- simple ways to remember what you’ve read
- great anecdotes from the author’s experiences as a golfer and a teacher
- over 75 black-and-white photos

The Women’s Guide to Golf is one of the most accessible and comprehensive golf instructionals ever written for women—it is the perfect book for any woman who wants to learn the game.
Amazon.com Review
Kellie Stenzel Garvin, a PGA and LPGA class-A teaching professional, has been golfing since she was 3 years old. In her book, The Women's Guide to Golf, she attempts to teach the woman golfer who has not. Assuming the reader has no prior knowledge of the game, she explains everything. The chapters are set up as lessons, the first ones covering the course, the ball, the hole, and the equipment. The simplicity of these first lessons may seem a little insulting--after all, a beginning golfer is not the same as a beginning reader. But when she discusses grip in lesson 5, pay attention--that's when Stenzel Garvin starts to shine. With the aid of 75 black-and-white photos, she takes the novice golfer through the basic points of putting and the short game before moving on to the full swing. Two of the most valuable lessons aimed at helping the beginner avoid the pitfalls that would make her stand out: step-by-step instructions for going to the driving range to hit a bucket of balls and playing a round of golf. "Fake it 'til you make it" is her mantra. Left-handed golfers be warned, this book is written strictly from a right-handed perspective, so all instructions will have to be translated. --Suzanne Sexton ... Read more

Customer Reviews (23)

good book for a beginner
Originally got this book from the library, so I had to take if back, but decided I liked it so well I bought it online. Now I can revert back to it any time I need it. I've never played golf, and at 48 yrs old I've decided to try it. At this time in my life I am unable to afford to take lessons. So my husband and I go and just have fun. This book realy helps with some of the problems I've come up against.

Great book for a beginner
I bought this book because I know absolutely nothing about golf and upon reading this I now have some knowledge, I appreciate that even though I ordered it on Labor Day weekend I still received it in a very timely fashion thanks maybe by spring I will be able to golf with my brothers and not look foolish.

Thanks

Excellent book
This book really helps give a beginner the correct information and encouragment needed to step onto a golf course. The author amswers those tiny questions we have but are too embarrassed to ask.
A great book.

new golferI
I have just started golfing so I have no knowledge on how to golf.This book has been a Godsend.I didn't know how to hold the club, how to stand,swing, where to put the ball etc...I am so thankful for a book that starts from the bare basics..

Very good book for beginners
This book was just what I needed...the total basics spelled out in east-to-understand English, like what's the difference between a wood and an iron! Plus, I like the "Prince Charming" section and how to handle unsolicited advice. ... Read more

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The obsessive book about the obsessive game, and more fun to read than a green at Ballybunion. Written by two authors who have misspent their lives in thrall to the sport, A DISORDERLY COMPENDIUM OF GOLF digs into the odd, the fascinating, the historical, the random, the unexpected, and the curmudgeonly, and serves up hundreds of pages of lists, anecdotes, humor, surprises, and the sheer compelling minutiae of a game whose pleasure lies in the details.

It’s all here, including history: oldest courses, top 5 money-winners at 10-year intervals, the importance of James II of Scotland. Colorful characters, like the hustler who would bet you that he could roll out of bed in the morning and make a 40-foot putt on his first try, and his secret for doing it every time. Odd rules: Did you know youmay take a free drop from a fireant hill but not from poison ivy? Good golf instruction—how to hit Phil Mickelson’s trademark flop shot—and confusing golf instruction: Tom Watson says “Never feel you’re reaching for the ball,” while Johnny Miller advises“ Reach for the ball. . . .” Embarrassing moments and helpful tips. The lexicon: professionalcaddie nicknames, terms for an ugly shot, names of golf balls. Plus gambling games, the grasses used in greens, unusual patents, Shakespearean quotes on golf, golf at midnight, longest and shortest holes . . . and more, and more. ... Read more

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A great "golfer gift."
After carefully reading reviews of this book I ordered it for my golf-crazed husband.I am sure he will enjoy this stocking-stuffer at Christmas because I have read a few excerpts myself, and I enjoyed them.The book arrived in good condition and in a timely fashion.I would purchase from this vendor again.

For the Golf Nut
If you think you've heard every golf joke or bit of trivia involving the sport, this book will have plenty more tidbits you haven't heard yet.

It's really disorederly....
but that makes it very entertaining. Amusing stories, pictures and one-liners. Also a lot of "fun to know" about courses and players.

Great Find!
This is a great book for all golf lovers.There are so many different types of information, you never get bored.

Handy Reference to All Things Golf
First and foremost, if you have a golfer you need to buy a gift for, look no more. This is especially true if you want said golfer to go off in a corner and be quiet for a number of days. A Disorderly Compendium of Golf grabs you won't let go. The only downside is you'll have to put up with your golf walking around the house, saying things like, "Did you know Jack Nicklaus finished in the top ten in all four annual majors five times in his career?" Granted, not inspired dinner conversation, but pure nirvanna to a golfer. ... Read more

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Video swing analysis revolutionized the way golf is taught, but players have had to rely on teaching professionals to analyze their swing videos -- until now. The Picture-Perfect Golf Swing is the first-ever complete guide to using a digital video camera to develop the perfect golf swing, on your own.

One of Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers, Michael Breed has long used video analysis to correct the swings of his students. At the core of Breed's teaching approach is the idea that seeing is believing: when you actually see the flaws of your swing, you can truly understand what you are doing wrong, and you can fix the problem more quickly and effectively. By using this book, golfers won't have to rely on professionals to tell them what they're doing wrong -- they can see it for themselves. The Picture-Perfect Golf Swing offers practical guidance for analyzing, assessing, and correcting your mistakes just like a professional -- but without paying a professional rate.

Whether as a complement to swing analysis software or on its own, The Picture-Perfect Golf Swing is a must-have tool for everyone using digital video to master their swing. Fully illustrated with photographs showing fundamentally sound swing mechanics, the book also includes instructions on setting up a camera, choosing the best accessories for filming, selecting the correct shutter speed, using a remote control, and much, much more. ... Read more

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the picture-perfect golf swing
excellent way to learn the golf swing....it shows down the line and face views of the swing
plane which regular golf magazines donot . if any golfer wants to learn the proper way to
hit the ball, I highly recommend this book.

great instructions for a serious golfer
I first learned of Michael Breed on the golf channel. I bought his new book on Amazon as soon as I heard it was available.His instructions are practical and helpful. His use of the camera really is the key to his instructions and makes reviewing your own swing much more insightful. All serious golfer should have this book in their library. Like many duffers I have dozens of tapes and books and this one is one of the top two in my collection.

The Picture-Perfect Golf Swing
Beneficial book in giving advice on how to analyze your golf swing with a Camcorder.I have been able to improve my swing.- Harvey Spicher

Picture Perfect Golf Swing
Book contents highly recommended. Supplier delivered as promised, transaction completed without hick-ups, trust-worhty supplier, continued success.

Great info!
This book gives great information if you do your own analysis. I would have liked to see it in color. Only drawback, though. ... Read more

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The perfect golfing gift: A book that is a complete, working 9-hole miniature golf course, with miniature golf balls and putter included. The first book you can play through. The book that's a true original.

Featuring nine themed courses, from pirates to dinosaurs to the classic windmill, The Miniature Book of Miniature Golf celebrates the silliness and the golf-for-everyone! attitude of Putt-Putt. Each page in the book is a cleverly designed hole, modeled on real mini golf courses. Tap the ball through the grooves and make sure to avoid the obstacles. Then see if you can get it in the clown's mouth on the last hole. Every hole is par fun.
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Even if you don't play Golf,this little book is great fun.
It's pretty hard to catagorize this book.Yeah,you could call it a book,or you could call it a game;but whether you like golf or playing with games,this book will give you lots of fun.
Mike Vago has taken the Minature Golf Game out of the amusement park and placed it on the table right in front of you.
Its not very big,only 6 X 6 inches and 1 1/2 inches thick.It opens up to give you 9 separate holes of golf.Each hole is accompanied with a bit of story,rules and suggestions on how to tackle the challenges of that particular hole.As the name implies ,the holes are more like one finds at the Minature Golf Range than on Championship Courses.Each hole has been given its "Par" to challenge you.Par for the 9-hole course is 29.You can compete with yourself or against an opponent.It can be quite addictive, as you are challenged with all the things such as sand traps,water holes,bridges,doglegs,mazes and just about every hazard you find on a course,and including penalties.
It is well constructed and will give many hours of entertainment and challenge as long as treated properly.It opens very well,whether you are on the beginning or last holes.This is because of the simple ,though ingenious construction of the hinge.The game should definitely be played on a hard,flat surface such as a desk or table.It is also ingenious in that you drop the ball in the hole in the cover,turn the "Page" and then it is ready for you to start the first hole.Likewise,on "sinking" the ball,it goes through and awaits you on the second hole,and so on to the end of the course.
The only shortcoming is the container for the club and balls.I actually made a new cover out of a piece of heavy clear plastic and use a bit of tape to secure it.Losing the ball might be a problem,but if that happens, a small steel ball bearing would have to be found.It would have to be metal,as plastic would be too light.The book should have come with several spare balls.
Anyway,a great challenge to make par.The instructions and rules don't talk about "holes in one" but they are possible ,though very risky,by flipping over the "hazards","roughs", etc.on the course.
Have a good game ;and don't worry about the sun screen or the weather!!

Miniatrue Golf Anywhere
It's a cute idea that enables you to play miniature golf anywhere!The different holes have different themes (a dinosaur, a skull) and different pars.I wish it came with more than one golf club and that there was a convenient way to store the balls and clubs after you open it however.I think the whole thing will go in a ziplock bag so we can put it in the car and bring it anywhere!

Wonderful book, wonderful fun!
This book tickled my golf-loving brother pink!His children also wrestled with him over it. It truly brought a smile to all our faces!

Awesome! Highly Recommend!
My mother in law got this for my son when he turned 7. He LOVES this book and has been playing with it on and off for the last 7 months. His 5 year old and 2 year old brothers love it too (it's probably not recommend for young children due to the small golf balls and club, but we watch our son closely when he plays with it). It's nice and portable too! Very fun!

Very clever and very well-made
My best friend and I used to play a LOT of miniature golf years ago, so I bought this as a b-day gift for her.When I got it, it was WAY more clever than I anticipated.You really do have to see it.The pages are intricately designed and built, and that makes them challenging to play.One hole in particular (the hedge maze one) will drive you nuts.Even the text in the book is informative (when true) and funny (when not-so-true).Again, it's so well-made that there's a certain "wow" factor when you flip through it.This thing would be perfect on someone's desk at work. ... Read more

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Covering every possible aspect the game, from tee shots, iron play, pitching and chipping to coping with bunkers and putting, The Complete Golf Manual works is the ultimate self-improvement guide to playing better golf. With a series of exercises designed to develop your technique, routines to help you think more decisively on the course, and a section on the top 10 most common faults, Steve Newell offers a fast track to a lower handicap for all-from the novice to the experienced club golfer. ... Read more

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Deepak Chopra has discovered the delights—and frustrations—of golf, and he is passionate about the game. Confronted by the wild ups and downs of his own play, he consulted with golf professionals and developed a new approach to the game that any golfer can follow—from the novice to the expert. The results can be measured not only in increased enjoyment and skill, but also in greater wisdom about life beyond the 18th hole.

Chopra’s own game has improved dramatically since incorporating the elements of his program. Instead of focusing on the mechanics of a “perfect” swing, Chopra reveals how golf can be mastered through mindfulness, a form of awareness that combines sharp focus and relaxation at the same time. Expanded awareness, he tells us, can accomplish much more than external mechanics to improve one’s game.

But Golf for Enlightenment is also an engrossing story about Adam, an Everyman who is playing a terrible round of golf when he meets a mysterious young teaching pro named Leela. In seven short but profound lessons detailing spiritual strategies, she teaches Adam the essence of a game that has much to explain about life itself.
Chopra has spent the last year taking the unique message in Golf for Enlightenment nationwide, teaching the essential tenets of his program at lectures and seminars to golfers everywhere. His message continues to help players turn an obsession into a positive life path. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (15)

Tony
The service by the lady in Montana was excellent as was the condition of the book.

He's done it again!
What a fabulous book Deepak Chopra has written.

I purchased this book to open my father up to the possibility that there is more to life than what are senses can inform us.He is a world famous chemist, and appropriately, a pretty fine golfer, yet he has little faith in the Unseen forces that many of the saints declare to actually exist.

Currently, he is reading this book as he vacations in Mexico, and I trust that it will candidly open his heart up to a new perspective on life and the exciting possibility of higher yet experiencial states of consciousness which are our birthright to acknowledge and experience in our daily lives.

Every page of this book strikes a cord in the heart, resonating somewhere deep within and reminds us that, even though we play competitive daily games to often survive or simply to entertain us, there is an Infinite Game that, when acknowledged, leads us to our hearts, helps us to excel, and bonds us with the rest of humanity's desire to understand and express what it means to be truly human.

I seriously recommend this book to anyone and I know that my father will be better off after having read it.I can't wait to talk to him when he get's back and play golf together when the spring comes..I love him.

Thank you Deepak Chopra

Strained Format
Dr. Chopra offers good advice for the "feel" aspect of golf -- getting out of the head and into the moment, turning down the interior noise, breathing deeply, swinging with a conviction based on interior knowledge rather than exterior sight.All that is timeless, supremely useful, and clear when Chopra writes from the first-person, in his introduction and chapter summaries.But I wish he hadn't felt it necessary to wrap his counsel in the gauze of the ridiculous fairy tale of Adam and Leela, which fluffs his brief teaching up to book-length. Perhaps some people learn better this way, but such contrived dream sequences as these bring only confusion to my mind, as well as evoking the scorn that hard-headed realists feel for all things "New Age."

Who's guess that Deepak could hit a hole-n-one on Golf... A+
Who's guess that Deepak could hit a hole-n-one on Golf... A+ listen as an Audion CD or download. This is excellent book to kill time on a long drive or to listen to in the background as you work on the computer.

Amazing how Deepak can tie improving your golf game to the challenge of improving your life. I highly recommend but then I haven't found anything from Deepak Chopra that I don't find of excellent value.

Try it, you'll not be disappointed... especially the audio version.

Approaches mental aspect of golf uniquely.
I think this is a good book on golf on the mental side.However, I don't agree with that a golf swing just disappears.With the proper technique, the effective golf swing will not disappear.I also like the book he had written many years ago called Creative Visualization--great mental imagery.In addition, I found Patrick Leonardi's book titled:
"The Ultimate Golf Instruction Guide: Key Techniques for Becoming a Zero Handicap Golfer or Better" one of the greatest books I've read on golf instruction.At first I was skeptical about this book after hearing from my friends how much this book helped them lower their scores.I'm convinced now because after utilizing "The Ultimate Golf Instruction Guide" now I not only score below 90( which I never have done before in my golfing career) but now I actually broke 80. Well worth the time to learn these techniques and it's way better than taking golf lessons. ... Read more

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Improve your score-- get a hole in one.

This newly revised edition offers advice for beginning and intermediate players on deconstructing their swing, examining their short games, and rethinking technique. From the basic rules of play to the strategy of course management, this indispensable guide covers drills and practices from tees to chip shots, putting essentials, specialty shots, and so much more.

• All new photographs—designed by instruction experts to show readers swing, technique, grip, and other important points
• Full updates on the latest golf equipment and technology
• New content on keeping fit and designing workouts to help improve your game ... Read more

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very basic golf
it is written for idiots, and therefore, it's very basic.It's good especially for beginners.I don't think the author misses any of the basic subjects for golf, there are many things in here that most golf instruction books must figure you already know.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Golf
The book was in very good condition.
The contents are for beginner golf idiots.
The guides are easy to follow and understand.
I saw immediate differences in my game after I read the book

Couldn't put it down!
For a novice such as myself, I was astounded at what this book could teach me.From grip to stance to swing to rules, every page was entertaining and/or relevant.

Great intro to golf
I purchased this book to learn enough about golf to play a game with my boss.This book and a couple hours practice did the trick.It taught me all the golf specific jargon, the rules, and the basics of proper swing and form.Whether you want to play like a pro, or just play well enough to keep from looking like a fool, this is a perfect starting place.

Excellent beginners guide ...
Want to learn about the game? Interested in buying a set of clubs? Get theguide and find out about the golf craze from the beginner level. If youwant to learn and want to get a before the course intro, then this is anexcellent place to start.

Easy to understand and filled with basic knowhow information. Also guides you through the golf club lingo and aids insmart club purchases. If the golf game has interest and also intimidatesyou, you will appreciate this title.

Makes an excellent gift purchasefor the want to be golfer! ... Read more

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Golf exercises and drills
This is an excellent book with easy to understand descriptions and explanations reinforced with photographs. There's an 11 day program that I've been following, hoping it would help my golf game. Wow! I was only on day 3 of the program and seeing improvements in my drives - they're longer and straighter. My husband repeatedly said "Wow" and said I was starting to out-drive him! I told him that maybe he should start doing the 11 day program also. There's excellent drills and stretches that should be incorporated into a daily routine. I highly recommend this book for getting into "golf shape".

Great for golf conditioning
I am an older, beginning golfer and this was exactly what I was looking for.As the other positive reviews indicate, the book is organized around parts of the swing and there is a great mix of strength and flexibility exercises.Each section explains how the exercises will help improve the swing.An added bonus is Reid's discussion of the swing.I found some of her discussions of the nature of the swing and how to achieve a proper swing to be some of the best explanations I have read.I was initially intimidated by the idea of an 11 day program, but each day has a reasonable mix of exercises that one could get through without making a major time commitment at the gym; most of the stretching exercises and some of the strength exercises can be done in normal settings without equipment.

Connecting the Dots.
I like how each chapter take you through each step of the golf swing,and tights it up with exercises for that motion.Secondly,If followed properly how each sequence will help you improve your golf fitness and swing.I would definitely recommend this book.

Great book
This item arrived quickly and in good condition.The exercises in this book would improve play for more golfers than most if not all 'how to' books on the market.Great book!

golf workout
this was not as good as i thought it would be. maybe i should have looked for a workout for golf as a senior ... Read more