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How much do you really know about your golf clubs?

Did you know that: * The lower the loft on your driver, the farther you'll hit it?
* Your new driver has a larger "sweetspot?"
* You are playing a stiff shaft, because it says so on it.
* Women's clubs are designed for women?

Fine, but the problem is... NONE OF THOSE THINGS ARE TRUE

Tom Wishon, one of the leading golf club designers in the world, takes you through 10 myths that most golfers believe about their golf clubs.They are based on his best-selling book: The Right Sticks: Equipment Myths that Could Wreck Your Golf Game.

"Most golfers are playing with clubs that will not--and can not possibly--meet their needs. They are designed from the factory to be wrong for their size strength and swing characteristics."

Do you think:
That longer drivers will hit the ball farther?
The faster you swing, the stiffer your shaft should be?
That your clubs are "just like the ones the pros use?"

Find out WHY those things are not true!

Concise * Interesting * Authoritative

Now learn the things that they do NOT tell you in the golf club ads. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

10 Things You Need to Know
For anyone who takes his (or her) golf scores seriously, I would think this book, and the related ones by the same authors, would be indispensable.It is easy to read, fast, and funny, with very clear explanations.I've shared it with several friends, and all of them made remarks along the lines of, "I wish I'd read this BEFORE I bought my clubs!" and "Thanks for telling me about this one."

ten things
good information for recreational golfer -everyone should read this before buying new clubs-best advice get to know a fitter who can see your swing- i want to read the book on putters - as usual wishon is right on target ... Read more

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In a history spanning more than 500 years, a Scottish seaside pastime has become the passionate pursuit of 60 million players and 10 times as many fans worldwide. Along the way, golf has provided heroes, heroines and moments that live forever in the hearts of those who follow the sport. In its 296 stirring pages, THE GOLF BOOK offers a spectacular tribute to an old game that never runs short of surprises--a celebration of the grand, still-unfolding story of golf. ... Read more

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Sports Illustrated Golf Book
This is a beautiful book.Just full of golf tidbits.It was a gift for my golfing husband and he said it would take him a long time to read it all;there ws so much in it.He was very pleased.

A Golfer's Must
I gave this as a Christmas gift to a golfing buddy of mine and he can't stop talking about it.

Gorgeous golf book
I bought this as a gift for my husband who loves it. It is a great coffee table book which is primarily excellent photos and some commentary. Anyway a great price and a great gift to keep for golf fanatics.

Great Conversation Piece!
Beautiful, coffee table type book. Lovely, LARGE pictures. Definitely a conversation piece for the golfer in your life. It's a book that will be leafed through repeatedly.

A "must-have" compendium for golf fans
Sports Illustrated: The Golf Book is a coffee-table compendium of golf stories from the award-winning magazine Sports Illustrated. The absolutely stunning photography combined with insightful articles makes for an engaging chronology of the sport's highlights over the decades. From golf's finest and most challenging courses, to the golf legends of the past century (including Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Nancy Lopez, Tiger Woods, Annika Sorenstam, and more), to cherished artifacts and stories highlighting great moments, Sports Illustrated: The Golf Book is a "must-have" compendium for golf fans. Highly recommended. ... Read more

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A key book for the golfer's library, exploring the intricacies of golf architecture-and how this knowledge can improve your golf game.Amazon.com Review
"It is up to the golf architect," writes BenCrenshaw in his foreword to Tom Doak's fascinating discussion ofcourse design, "to present us with a thinking contest as well asa physical one." Like a puppeteer willing to raise the curtain onthe strings he pulls, Doak reveals reveals the secrets of how. Thehow, as it turns out, is the easy part. It's the demonic thinkingbehind the whys that makes this so engaging--and useful. Doak'sexplanation of the ways a good designer has to muck with golfers'minds is truly absorbing, and is the kind of information that betterplayers can embrace and make work for them. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (19)

An interesting guide to the design elements of golf courses
MY RATING SYSTEM:

* - if you have to chose between torture and reading this book, then you might want to consider reading the book - although it depends on just how severe the torture would be.

** - if you've lost your job and have quite a bit of free time on your hands, and don't have anything else better to do, then you might want to consider reading this book; don't expect to learn much or really be entertained. It will however, help you pass the time until your death.

*** - meh...I'm indifferent. Reading this book will not alter your life in any significant way, yet it is not so horrendously dreadful that your taking the time to read it will be a complete waste of time.

**** - Good book to great book zone here. You should probably read this book if you have some spare time. This book could be interesting, entertaining, or informative.

***** - Outstanding book! Make time to read this book - you'll learn or be entertained or intrigued. The book might even be good enough to provide original or helpful insights into the world that we live in.

REVIEW:

I give this book four stars, but note that if you're not interested in golf, this book may fall into a category of three stars or below.

As a mid handicapper, I enjoy playing golf, and over the past couple of years have been paying more attention to working on my game and enhancing my understanding of the golf swing and my own mechanics.Many golfers out there are on the same journey of self-improvement.I found this book interesting because it allowed me to develop a greater understanding of and appreciation for golf course design.As golf books go, I found this to be a welcome diversion from the 'improve your game' type reading that most golfers engage in.

I won't go into a great deal of depth in this review, but Doak covers a bit of history of course design, and then covers the design of courses various elements of course design including course routing and understanding topography, esthetics of course design, design of tees, greens, fairways and rough, hazards, etc.Throughout the book, Doak provides examples of classic holes that demonstrate the good design principles that he discusses, and includes illustrations of the holes so that you can see and understand the design concepts that he is seeking to describe.The illustrations help immensely in understanding the concepts that Doak is describing.

The book also conveys Doak's personal philosophy about course design, with a seeming emphasis on course designs that treat players of all levels fairly (not necessarily equally, but fairly).

While I did pick up a few tips from the book about the connection between course design and shot strategy, at my level of skill, I'm not really able to make use of those tips.Nonetheless, I found the book interesting, and it gave me quite a few things to think about when playing, whether at my home courses or elsewhere.

Good book vendor
Good price, reasonable delivery time, however, should have indicated that this is a used library book with library stamps, etc. Overall, recommend.

golf inside information
After reading this book you'll have a greater understanding of design and layout of golf courses. This information will be useful to you as you attempt to gain a deeper understanding of the game and the required techniques to master it. This book is written by a prominent architect who explains in depth the reason some shots are accepted, while others are rejected. Many strokes will be saved as a result of this read.

Amazing book
This is my second copy of this book as I lost my first one since I take it everywhere.It is great just to pick up and turn to a random chapter.There is so much in here that I never knew about golf course design, and it really made me appreciate what goes into making a good golf course great.Tom Doak truly is a master of his craft.

Excellent gift
I bought this gift for my nephew who is majoring in landscape architecture. From the moment he opened the gift, he began reading it immediately and couldn't put it down. That tells me this is an excellent book and one worth purchasing...... ... Read more

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The perfect golf swing-- broken down into two easy-to-follow steps

Two Steps to a Perfect Golf Swing means instant gratification for beginning to intermediate golfers who want a simple-tounderstand, easy-to-execute, and proven method for making progress fast. Developed by longtime golf instructor Shawn Humphries, this revolutionary method's well-tested success is due to its sheer simplicity. There are just two keys a golfer needs to know: Position One and Position Two. This method works wonders on several levels, providing:

• A solid starting point for new golfers
• A sharp focus to help seasoned golfers
• Ways for all golfers to eliminate flaws in their swing
• Methods to reinforce and polish technique

Once a golfer understands Humphries's two positions, it won't take years, months, or even weeks to experience substantial game improvement--and added enjoyment. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (10)

Worth a try
I am a 56 yr old 2nd year player. I have gotten as far as I can from the Harvey Penick series and was looking for some simple help. This book looks like it could be it. It is very simplified so I believe I can even troubleshoot some of my faults by myself. As a bonus, Mr. Humphries includes us lefties in the written and photographic lessons! No more transposing left hand for right hand and so on during the lesson. Thank you!!

Just Started
Although I have not finished the book, what I have read thus far is clear and informative.This is the first Kindle Book I have read with illustrations, and I am surprised at the clarity of the illustrations. Book has been quite helpful thus far.

Wonderfully Simple
I'm a beginning golfer and have been struggling to break 100. After reading this book, applying the techniques and just two days of practicing these new swing concepts I shot a 94.

Really excited about practicing and upcoming rounds. I believe with this instruction and practice that the upper 80's are a real possibility in a year's time.

Immediate Results!
I am a beginning golfer.I have struggled to find my swing for the past four years.I even took some lessons.Then, I read this book.I've been to the driving range once and to the golf course once since reading this book.The difference is unbelievable!Position one and two are all I needed to know to improve quickly.The authors provide the beginning to intermediate golfer two very repeatable steps that yields a consistent golf swing.I'm hitting the ball everytime, and I'm hitting longer and straight.The authors also provide useful information on grip, stance, and ball placement.Excellent book.

Great book even for experienced golfers
This book will improve upon any swing and put basic concepts into your head to ensure you hit the ball accurately.Anyone who says this is only a beginners book is mistaken ... it brought me into single digits within a couple of weeks.You will develop a smooth, consistent swing that produces results within days.The more you apply the basics of the swing, the more fluid you become.I highly suggest this book to anyone learning the game or those who simply want to improve. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (16)

excellent read
If you buy into this theory, shown to me by my current golf instructor, then this book is a must. I have been taking lessons and my current teacher uses many aspects from this book. I am striking the golf ball much better and can't wait to hit the links again.

Nothing is recorded on the 2nd tape
Everything is fine except one of the five tapes is unrecorded. I wish CD version was introduced to avoid such a defective product.

Excellent Book for Learning Golf
This book is very different from many books on learning the golf swing, but it is the basis for many of the current, more modern approaches to instruction.I have found it to be fascinating to read and practice.Never has it been so easy to automatically get 'in the slot' using this approach.He never even mentions it, not only because the language was different when this was written and 'the slot' wasn't a term yet, but because it's automatic if you swing as he instructs you to.This is a must read!

Was not helpful
Had my marks-a-lot in hand and ready to highlight the important passages. Trouble was I found nothing useful. Instruction is all about "feeling" right and presented in language that I considred inpractical for learning the swing. This is just the book for Joan Baez or Bob Dillon to use for starting their game. As for me, I read and found Hogan's book "Five Lessons" and Dante's book "Four Magic Moves" just what I needed for developing a basic swing for beginning golf.

The best learning guide ever
If you want to change your game for the better, Buy this book now. Simple and easy to follow. ... Read more

Product Description
Every golfer who’s worth his favorite putter knows where golf is great: Scotland, birthplace of the game and still its most important shrine, from the splendor of St. Andrews to the regal resort at Gleneagles; and Ireland, where the links like Ballybunion and Royal County Down are of unsurpassed beauty and challenge. Whether golfers actually make the pilgrimage or arm-chair it, Where Golf Is Great is indispensable: the most luxurious, entertaining, informative, and exhaustive book on these most important destinations. Written by the bard of Scottish and Irish golf, it combines the most authoritative information with the most beautiful prose and the most stunning color photographs—an unsurpassed celebration of the places where golf is, indeed, great.

Not only is the golf great, but so are the sights, the dining, the lodging—and it’s all here: the pub lunches and three-star dinners; the country-house hotels and full-service resorts. Jim Finegan’s singularly insightful advice includes the very best play-and-stay combinations for once-in-a-lifetime perfect golf days, in this once-in-a-lifetime perfect golf book. ... Read more

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A beautiful coffee table book for golf lovers
I bought this for my husband as a gift and he loves it. It has beautiful pictures and any golf lover will be impressed by the photos. Be warned- this book will make you start planning your next golf trip very soon.

Will Rogers introduction to links golf
I do own this book.

I love links golf as much as anyone, but Jim Finnegan is like Will Rogers, he never met a golf course he could criticize. Larry Lambrecht's photographs are spectacular and many of the recommendations for lodging and outside activities are only safe at best. This is a fine and wonderful even feel good book, but know its limitations.

This book is lovely to look at but don't expect any critical reviews here. Jim is quite a passionate fellow but take the writings with as a starting point.Those with real experience will recognize that the book is written to highlight the highs and ignore the quirks and exacerbates the American golfer's tendency to go and notch the belt by visiting "only the best" golf courses often at astronomical prices.

There is a lot to be learned by visiting many "little" golf courses in the UK and Ireland to truly understand how links golf is a such a treasure and how it is part of local life.Links is not just some eccentricity that one must do to complete one's golf life.There is so much to be gained by just traveling willy-nilly to the "little" places such as going the 5 miles to Girvan to play the odd little half-links course there while on your Tour Bus trip to Turnberry.As an example, the book almost excludes the fine Kintyre course which Mr. Finnegan merely gives a third of a page coverage. Girvan, what Girvan? There you can meet and play with locals on their course while playing 8 of the best par 3's you will ever play and not approach the wee par of 64.

Indeed, this is where golf is great, but the book offers an incomplete elitist view of the American obsession with only the best. I do admit that for most, this is probably all they ever really wanted in the first place.

Gorgeous but a wee bit tame...
As a Scot who has played most of the courses Jim Finegan has reviewed in this and his previous books, there's very little to dispute, and the pictures do convey the wonderful beauty of many of them, especially Machrie, Boat of Garten and others. However he seems to have toned down the criticisms of some courses he made in the prose books, and I find his Damascene conversion to Carnoustie a little strange; it hasn't changed THAT much since he was pretty scathing (unjustly, IMO) about it in the other book. Despite all that, Jim clearly knows what he is talking about, and I loved flicking through this so much I bought a copy for me and my golf-mad uncle.

Beautiful Greens
If you're planning a golf trip to the United Kingdom and Ireland, check out the courses in this book.Full-color photographs will whet your appetite before you go.

Outstanding Work !
In the world's "Top 100 of golf books" this is, for me, alone at #1. We are planning our fourth trip to Ireland/Scotland (3 to Ireland, the next to Scotland) and have used this book as a starting point for each.We have found Mr. Finegan to be most accurate in his assessments of the courses (along with the "Hidden Links" group), and, more importantly that he devotes the proper coverage proportionately to the proper courses.(We go for 11 or 12 days, play between 8 and 11 courses, and may not get there again, so it is important to us to put together the best group of courses possible). The photographs alone make this book a bargain. There are a ton of them.They are full-page and they are stunning. Our sincere thanks to Mr. Finegan.Extraordinary at $38. ... Read more

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Was there ever a year in golf like 1960?
        It was the year that the sport and its vivid personalities exploded on the consciousness of the nation, when the past, present, and future of the sport collided. Here was Arnold Palmer, the workingman's hero, "sweating, chain-smoking, shirt-tail flying"; Ben Hogan, the greatest player of the fifties, a perfectionist battling twin demons of age and nerves; and, making his big-time debut, a crew-cut college kid who seemed to have the makings of a champion: twenty-year-old Jack Nicklaus.
        And of course, the rest: Ken Venturi, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Doug Sanders, Gary Player, and the many other colorful characters who chased around a little white ball--and a dream.
        Would Palmer win the mythical Grand Slam of golf? Could Hogan win one more major tournament? Was Nicklaus the real thing? Even more than an intimate portrait of these men and their exciting times, The Eternal Summer is also an entertaining, perceptive, and hypnotically readable exploration of professional golf in America.

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The Inside of The Eternal Summer
Curt and I worked togehter back in the days when he was selling "widgets".He was always a great guy to work with, and it was a pleasure to finally read one of his many well written books.I had heard from the guys that his books were good, but just never took the time to experience it myself.What a joy it was to be able to look back and know all of the goings on behind the scenes, and to gain a better understanding of the larger than life personalities of the time.It was an easy read, and a very thorough and comprehensive piece of work.I can't wait to start reading "Hogan".Well done Curt !!!

Sampson's Best Book
THE ETERNAL SUMMER, the story of the hard-fought 1960 season. I was lucky to read MASTERS and SUMMER in that order. MASTERS is a slanted but colorful and enjoyable piece of work. I was pumped for more Sampson and got my wish. SUMMER is one of the best golf history books ever written, and I have read most of them; period. Leap at any opportunity to read SUMMER. It is a top-drawer treatment of 1960's events.

This One's for the Ages---Like Gene Sarazen's Double Eagle at Augusta.
This is the story of events that happened 40 years ago to golfers retired or departed from this earth.Yet, with Curt Sampson's writing and story telling ability, it is as fresh and real as if it was last summer.

A good, good book.

In the age of Tiger, Phil, Sergio, Adam Scott and others, this is a book worth reading or re-reading in this or any other age.

Palmer, Nicklaus, Hogan, Snead, Demeret, Venturi, Souchak, singer/golfer Don Cherry and all the others of that place and time, here again, living, breathing, laughing, joking, competing as if it was yesterday.

An outstanding piece of work about an outstanding time in the sport of golf.

Interesting book on Golf
Very written book. I found this one of the best books on golf history that I have read.Very interesting for golfers and perhaps the non golfer.

GREAT GOLF STORY
If you love golf and its history, this is the book.
Curt Sampson is once again great and meticulous with the details.
He loves the games and its immortal characters.
This is a great golf history book.
The coming about of the greatest rivalry in golf between Palmer and Nicklaus is well detailed here. Ben Hogan, already the greatest golfer of his generation, seemed to be reaching out for his last glory.
It seems that the sport is no longer as elegant as it once was because the characters are no longer as heroic as they once were.
Highly recommended and a very good book to read over and over.
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In this classic, world-renowned teacher John Jacobs presents a simple, sound way to an improved game for any skill level. Distilling his unrivaled knowledge into clear, practical instruction, Jacobs shows how to develop a consistent swing, improve mental attitude, achieve superior results from the rough, cure a slice in five minutes, and get greater distance. Line drawings. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (23)

A really really really great book
I wanted to take a moment to review this great book. I got it earlier this week, and I started reading it right away...I'm new to golf, but I have STRUGGLED really badly. If you can imagine a bad shot on a golf course, I have hit it. I hit bad slices, shanks, topped shots etc etc etc. But I LOVE the game. I read Hogan's 5 lessons, didn't really help, I read 'keys to the effortless swing' and it just didn't connect. I've taken a few lessons, not much help either...I don't know how to explain it, but this book is doing the trick for me. I went golfing last week before I read this, and I shot horribly, all my usual problems...I sat down this week and read through half of this book (I haven't even finished it yet) and I went out to the range for an hour and I played a 9 hole round...I literally hit 12 shots better. That may sound unbelievable, but it happened.

Here are the reasons why I think this book is great:

1. The explanations are really simple.
2. This book stresses how to change common errors, and it really describes these errors beautifully.
3. This is the first book which acknowledges that a really good swing leads with the left hip, but that a pretty good swing can lead with the arms, and this was my major problem, I was so focused on what other golfers advocate, that I was blind to trying something else.
4. This is the first method where I didn't feel like I was thinking about 10 different things standing over the ball, in fact I was thinking about very little in my swing and while that may be completely obvious to some golfers, it certainly wasn't obvious to me.

So, if you are a duffer and a hacker like me, this is a great book to try. I didn't feel like I rebuilt my swing and I felt really comfortable with the techniques found in 'practical golf'! Thanks!

Great golf instruction simplified
I owned this book years ago in the UK. I knew it contained common sense descriptions of all aspects of the game of golf.I have read several other books but wanted to get another copy of Practical Golf and I was really pleased when I found it on Amazon.com. It has come in useful as I have been playing more golf aagainst my son in law, maybe one day I will share it with him but there again I might not.

If you love golf you must own this book
Having read many many books in my pursuit of golf's holy grail I have to say that this one is the clear winner.I have done and tried it all.I have run across many very good books and teachers that for some reason cannot mate IT stick.Playing competitively I would see the cracks in their methods in tournament play and have to back to the beginning.Trust me, we all know what works on the range doesn't always work on the course.But if you want to really find out how you are doing go play competitively in your state amateurs or local pro events (if you are at that level).You will find that pressure is the best mirror for your game.

I have owned this book since the beginning of this season (09), and have played in a number of competitive environments without a single hiccup.Granted, I still have work to do (and we will always have work to do in golf) but I don't have to wonder about the foundation I am building on.My swing is solid and my understanding of my errors is even more so.I can now focus my time more so on rounding out my game.For example, I have been a disciple of Dave Pelz short-game stuff.I can now focus more time on tweaking the short-game by combining the two's teachings from inside 100 yards (which has worked great).

Don't be fooled, this book is not going to do it for you.If you are sincere in your efforts to get better and willing to hit the range (and not just for 5 minutes before your next Saturday round), then this book should be your next read. You will recognize parts of this from all of the other books you have read, however John doesn't fill your mind with the rest of the junk.Just the basics and in a way that you will be able to use on the course quickly.

Buy it and APPLY it.Oh, and to bring some credibility to this review.I am a six handicap who plays competitively at scratch and am widdling my number to zero.No pro ambitions, just want to be in the top tier of the amateurs in my state competing for our state amateur annually.Almost there.

Very helpful golf help book
I purchased this book for a school golf class, but found myself reading it even without required reading.Very helpful to beginners trying to improve without expensive lessons.(It can only help so much before a pro is necessary, but provides a great head start)

Simple sound golf instruction from the maestro, John Jacobs
The early version of this book came out in the 1960s. Very little has changed in the fundamentals of golf since then. John Jacobs is simply the best at imparting the necessary knowledge effectively. Enjoy, as I have. ... Read more

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Improve your golf game by learning the underlying fundamentals of the golf swing in this acclaimed, unique contribution to the sport. Finally, you’ll understand: -why shortening your backswing doesn’t substantially decrease clubhead velocity -what components contribute to the optimal swing and what variations are acceptable -how and why properly shifting your weight adds to distance -why a golf ball behaves and spins as it doesand much more.

Written by a physicist after some twenty years of research, Physics of Golf is the only book devoted exclusively to explaining the science behind a successful golf game. Technical appendices offer details for the so inclined. The revised and expanded second now offers you:-new material on high-tech club designs -a complete new chapter on short putts -additional applications of physics to the problems every player faces. ... Read more

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very dated
This book was written before video and computational power was easily available. It is quite dated and it is also just not written that well. As a trained physicist myself, I was hoping for some clearer insights into the nature of the swing, but I think the book was just written too early, before it was really possible to analyze swings in real detail.

Review of The Physics of Golf
The Physics of Golf I my mind was a very good book, challenging at times, but still a good book. I learned a lot about golf that I didn't know before hand, like how much aerodynamics plays in the final product of the shot. Like if the number of dimples isn't just right, it could change the shot dramatically. Also, being an amateur golfer myself, I know what Jorgensen is talking about when he makes the reference to the double pendulum, because I have been coached to do that and that one could get more power out of the double pendulum method. The pendulum method is simple as Jorgensen states, that what must come up, must come down on the exact path that the golfer came down on, to, as Jorgensen puts it, more torque out of the swing.

One of the biggest flaws I think in this book is that the lack of quality to the illustrations. Most of the illustrations and graphs that the book has doesn't fully explain the detail that the author describes. Another flaw I found within this book was that the author had all this material about the golf swing but he didn't share most of it with his readers. He could have gone about 3-400 pages with all that material but I don't see why he didn't.

But with the negativity that goes with this book comes greater parts about the book that make it insightful and intelligent. Instead of the old fashioned way of saying "Well, this, this, this, and this is wrong with your swing" Jorgensen finds the hidden details written inside of a professionals swing. He tells you what makes a professional swing much greater than your own and what they do that makes them so great. Jorgensen also says in The Physics of Golf that the average tour pro can deliver up to 2 horsepower with just a swing of a club. I now realized this out of the golf course and now shooting much lower that before.
So if your looking for an insightful read that is both intelligent and insightful, get this book. I found it a little tough without a back round in physics, but rest assured I found this book very good
Christian

Doesn't Answer The Big Question
As a golf instructor with an educational background in Physics, I enjoyed going through the technical aspects of this book. I enjoyed Dr. Jorgenson's take on the game of golf and some of his personal experiences. He has analysed the various levers and moves and reduced everything to mathematical formulas so that presumably quantities could be inserted in the equations to see what effect differences for weight, speed, force, etc. would have on the outcome. As for the outcome everyone is looking for, he never answers the question that I'm sure everybody has, namely, "what do I need to change to get more distance".

Valid as far as it goes
What Jorgensen did was concentrate on the easily observed movements of one expert golfer, i.e. the movement of the forearms and upper-arms, leading shoulder, and feet and legs, and presented nothing new or really helpful.
He made no comments on what Sam Snead called "all the swing" -- rhythm and timing, and no observation of the most important parts of the body, the hands. Hand-eye coordination is THE essential element of golfing talent, but even with great hand-eye coordination, you have to know what to do with the hands.

shipping charge
I ordered two books at a same time to save international shipping charge.As you know, international shipping charge is very expensive.The price of two books was $25, but intenational shipping charge was $22 for two packages.
If you sent books in a package, I could save my money. ... Read more

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This handy reference provides techniques for mastering disc golf, the fast-growing sport in which competitors throw a Frisbee-like disc at a number of pins, or holes, attempting to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of the disc. The basics of the game, the equipment used, and throwing techniques, such as those used for putts, approaches, and drives, are detailed. Rules and etiquette are included, along with variations of the game. Additional features include information on the Zen of disc golf and disc golf resources. Ample illustrations and photographs depict the nuances of grips and stances used in the game. ... Read more

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Disc Golf
A very interesting and enlightening guide book for a sport that few people are familiar with. The book does a good job of providing orientation about the game and is very instructional as well. Easy and enjoyable reading.

Great for beginners
Great stuff for the amateur. I learned how to throw an Anhyser from this book, which has helped my game immensely. The videos I have watched are not as detailed in the description of method. Plus I can refer back easily with the book. I pack it with me to the coarse.

Read me, please.
O.K.I've written three reviews of this book but withdrawn every one because my reviews are longer than the book (and I'm conscientious, too).In essence, as a dedicated amateur and student of the game, I must advise beginners against this book, if only for one reason:
The driving methods advocated by the author (namely the 180 degree and 360 degree turns) are antiquated and even counter-productive, rather than merely innocuous.The "X-step" or "scissors step" run-ups that are now used by the vast majority of good players are never even mentioned once in this book.To make matters even worse, the author illustates his run-ups by using footprints much as one might see in a dancing class.This important section is just plainly insufficient and out-of-date from start to finish.
For anyone still with me, this book is written by a playwright, director, screenwriter and someone who is an "avid disc golfer".Is that it?Does merely loving a sport entitle you to give instructions to others?I think not.If he had other credentials, I'm sure he would have listed them but he doesn't. (I guess birds gotta' fly and writers gotta' write.)In fairness, some parts of the book aren't bad and even entertaining.However, the out-dated practical information, omissions and inaccuracies are too much to ignore.Folks, I must tell you that good disc golf just ain't easy.A good throw is as tricky to attain as a good tradional golf swing.It will take a lot of practice to get to the proficiency level many of you will want.Therefore, starting with ineffective or incorrect techniques will only force you to unlearn things later on.(The 180 degree turn driving technique is an excellent example.)This is, in essence, a cutesy and folksy little book that won't be of much practical help to a beginner (except in advising you to be polite, take along plenty of water and not be a "Chatty Cathy".Wow!A Chatty Cathy?How about that one.)Finally, and importantly, the drawings are often vague, give no sense of the dynamics involved and sometimes illustrate anatomical impossibilies.
Try the internet (some good video stuff there), go to your local course and join a local club.See, in person, what works and what doesn't. I've found that people are usually very willing to help a beginner get started.(Especially with a little flattery.) Learning disc golf is true hands-on stuff!You have to see it and you have to do it.Reading about it and looking at static drawings just won't make you happy for very long.I promise.
Well ... still a pretty long review but I guess I'll go with it.By all means give this game a try, though.It can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities and can be downright addictive. I promise you that, too.

Great reference guide!
I first bought this book after only throwing five or six times, and man did that help me get a better idea of what I should be working on, and most importantly in what order! This book was a life saver to me as a beginner! Now that i read through it, it's nice to brush though it from time to time just to brush up on things you may be over looking. I've loaned this book to a couple of my friends I throw with, and even though they have been throwing for years, they were still suprised with the tips they were able to pick up from this guide! Also as a newbie, there is a great guide to discs in the back, really outlines the disc selection pretty well, making it easy for me to know what to look for!

great gift for the disc golfer
I got this book for my brother in law who loves to go disc golfing and is fairly new to this sport.My husband and other brother also love to play and when this was given they spent the evening testing out the moves that this book shows.This book is easy to read and gives alot of great description of how to throw each different disc.This book got much praise not only from the brother who received it but also from the other men in the house.My husband now wants one for himself ... Read more

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Thoroughly revised for travel in 2009-10, Golf in Scotland is designed to help travelers save money by planning their own trips to Scotland, the "Home of Golf." Seven chapters offer advice on when to go, where to go, lodging, tee times, and other travel decisions. St. Andrews receives special attention in its own chapter. Extensive descriptions of sixty-eight courses and their settings feature complete contact and booking information. A bonus section detailing five new Scottish courses is featured in this revised edition. Appendices include a "Golf-Readiness Checklist," a compendium of useful websites, and an annotated bibliography for further reading. The book is fully indexed. Golf in Scotland has been published in various editions since 2001 and is considered by many, "the bible of Scottish Travel." ... Read more

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Golf in Scotland
Excellent book!!!I would strongly recommend this book for those going to Scotland to play golf for the first time as well as those who have played there many times before.Excellent information on some of the best courses to play in Scotland.

Worth a trip to Scotland
The concise, practical and well presented info in this book can help you take two trips to Scotland. I bought a second book for my son because I didn't want to part with mine.

Golf in Scotland
A few years ago I and three friends made the "once in a lifetime golfing trip" to Scotland using the services of a tour operator.We had a really great time and played several of the name courses including St Andrews Old Course, Kingsbarn, Troon and others.We also paid top dollar. This year we are making another trip to Scotland but doing the planning and arranging ourselves.It is really amazing how easy it has been to schedule tee times, accommodations and car rental using the information in Mr Ferguson's book.I believe we also saved a considerable amount of money.The book is easy to read, in fact its fun to read, and I keep referring back to it time and again.The book is absolutely a "must buy" if you are even thinking of making a trip to Scotland, and definitely you must read it before making a call to a tour operator.

Good resource with some limitations
Before things become critical let me state one thing. This is the best single resource for planning your own golf trip from the USA to Scotland, though there are a few limitations.
1) Scotland has over 500 golf courses. The 68 selected in the book include all of the most expensive courses in Scotland. The book advises to think of this trip as " your first golf trip to Scotland" rather than the "golf trip of a lifetime." But subsequently orients the reader to the most expensive courses available. Notable areas that are barely covered in the book are the Northeast Coast with excellent courses such as Reay, Wick, Buckpool, Hopeman, Cullen, Arbroath and Inverllochy, though the author does mention Fraserburgh and Duff House Royal. Also the municipal courses of Aberdeen are not mentioned at all, but include a course designed by Alister Mackenzie and the original links of the Royal Aberdeen Club.Also there are 2 Fore 1 , Green Fee and Green Free vouchers where you can play many courses at 50% discount that are excellent courses. This is mentioned by the author but not noted in the course descriptions in the book.
2) The lodging selections by the author also include the most expensive lodging in each town. Get on Google map or trip advisor and you can find excellent lodging in most towns for less than 50 pounds per person per night, some for less than 30 pounds.
If you have the funds and want royal treatment then by all means enjoy. However if you wish to explore Scotland, rub elbows with the locals and get more bang for the buck, start with this book and get on the web and start looking around. You can have a great trip for less!

Allan Ferguson Review
I have been to Scotland six times and utilized "Golf in Scotland" for my trip planning and reservations the last four times.The book is outstanding - all phone numbers, email addresses, and visitor policies for golfers are precise and accurate.I also believe therecommendations for golf courses, car rentals, hotel-B&B's and general travel tips are first rate.
This is the best and most insightful travel guide I have found, and it is all you will need to enjoy a great trip to Scotland.For the first timer, if you decide you want a professional to plan your trip, Allan's rates are very reasonable and he will fulfill all your requirements.
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One of America's leading golf teachers-and star instructor from the Golf Channel-teams up with Golf Digest (over 1.5 million circulation) for a breakthrough book that is sure to help everyone from low handicappers to weekend duffers lower their score.

To golfers of all proficiency levels, skills and drills go hand in hand. Taking that concept to an exciting new level, one of the greatest living teachers of the game has collected 140 precision exercises to address a wide array of golfer's concerns. From tee shots to the short game, Golf Digest's Ultimate Drill Book allows readers to customizepractice sessions depending on their unique trouble spots.

Revealing his time-tested tactics for overcoming pitfalls, golf guru Jim McLean revolutionizes the learning process with strategies for every aspect of the game. Novice golfers will discover how to avoid bad habits from the start, and veterans will discover how to diagnose and overcome ingrained aspects of their swings, grips, stances, or even mindsets that may interfere with achieving a superior score.

With over 200 step-by-step photographs and proven advice, Golf Digest's Ultimate Drill Book will help ensure you make those hours on the driving range and putting green time well spent. ... Read more

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I Really Like McLean's books
Think I've owned all his books and this one's a good read and a collection of Golf Digest articles reworked into a book.If you like this one you'll like McLean's "The 8 Step Swing"The Eight Step Swing: The Top Selling Swing System that has Revolutionized the Teaching Industry (HarperResource book), which I though was his best and certainly better than any Ledbetter book or DVD I owned.(Not to say I didn't still keep the Ledbetter stuff - I just found personally the 8 Step Swing really worked for me.)

Ultimate drills for champions
Even if you, like me, don't intend to be a champion pro (maybe an Am champion...?), these drills will improve your game for sure. Anyway they are the pro's drills. I've checked many other sources in books and DVDs and these are the most common drills advised for golf players. And no other source were so complete. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because there are only drills. It could be completed with a swing overview, in order to make the drills more understandable (some of them are really weird and you have a hard time trying to figure out how they could possibly improve your swing). This is not in this book because the author has another book only on the 8 parts of the swing. But it worths the price. Above all, remember: these are just drills, and you are not supposed to play that way in real games!!!

GOLF DIGEST'S ULTIMATE DRILL BOOK
AS HE ALWAYS DOES JIM MCLEAN DEMONSTRATES THAT HE KNOWS GOLF. HE KNOWS HOW TO FIX DEFICIENT GOLF SWINGS.THE DRILLS HE OFFERS MUST BE A BENEFIT TO EVERY GOLFER, BEGINNER AND PROFESSIONAL.BUY THIS BOOK AND SEE FOR YOURSELF.

Terrible for golfers who know the game
This book is for the real beginner as the title of the book is totally misleading

So So
Just an ok book. Pictures are low quality. Would have expected better from Golf Digest and Jim Mclean. It is straight and to the point but make sure you at least have a solid working knowldge of all aspects of the game before considering this book. You can get much of the same information for free at various golf web sites. Not bad but not very clear in many regards. ... Read more

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Leading tour coach Nick Bradley shows you how to build a powerful and consistent golf swing with his revolutionary approach, which distills the swing into seven laws to help golfers develop a greater awareness of the correct swing motion. ... Read more

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Excellence made simple
I am a professional tournament golfer.I have been playing the game since I was 4 years old.I have a swing coach who is ranked in the top 50 instructors in the United States.He recommended this book and am I glad he did.Nick makes visualizing and implementing the core basics of the golf swing so easy.If you do the practice drills he shows you, your swing might not reach perfection, but it will be awfully close and more importantly, it will be so on a consistent basis not just once in a while.

tha latest and the best
i'm an avid golfer, a scratch player, and i've read all the best golf books from leadbetter to faldo to nick price and ernie els. and i'd have to rate nick bradley's book above all of them. he's managed to take the best ideas-i think he once worked for leadbetter-and reintroduced them in a unique and very simple way. and along the way he's created some unique drills and photos so you can get a "feel" for the way you are suppposed to execute his "7 laws of the golf swing. "wanna get betta?" forget stack and tilt. get this book!

Groundbreaking Book
Nick Bradley is a world reknowned golf coach working with many of the worlds best players and this experience really shows in this book. The techniques and photography are not just simple copies of so many other run of the mill books. This is ground breaking stuff. The 7 laws have helped improve my game so much I was amazed. Some golf instruction books are very boring to read and hard to follow. This book you cannot put down. You just want to get out to the range and hit balls.

If Nick releases any more books I will certainly be investing.

The book is suitable for golfers of all levels whether you play off 30 or 3. You will get improvements. I have gone from a 10 handicap to 4 since using this book. I have a new found confidence.

Must-Have Reference Work
I keep this book handy for quick reference and use it over and over.The illustrations make it very easy to grasp the concepts.I looked at it again this week to check my understanding of the "puck" release.The author has an uncanny way to help golfers understand the correct feelings of the golf swing.There are ideas in this book that can help anyone from a beginner all the way to a touring professional.

GOOD PRODUCT-NOT OUTSTANDING
The pictures are good as are the illustrations. I am quite convinced there
are fewer moves and more ways to strike a golf ball. I fear a bit
of paralysis through analysis but I do like his explanation of the grip.
Newer techniques such as the stack and tilt refute the LAW. ... Read more

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Expert instruction that will transform the game of players at all levels.

Golf is a game in which even the experienced player can reap the benefits from expert instruction. Covering every possible aspect of developing a repeatable, effective golf swing, Steve Newell's Golf Instruction Manual works systematically through every type of shot -- from tee shots, iron play, pitching and chipping to coping with bunkers and putting. Each section includes a test to establish your level of ability and provides a series of progressive exercises designed to develop your technique. A section on the top 10 most common faults that can creep into your game shows you how to fix them quickly and efficiently. Playing the Game: Beyond striking the ball, The Golf Instruction Manual also shows you routines to help you think more decisively on the course and deal with high-pressure situations. An invaluable reference section advises you on buying equipment, guides you through all-important golf etiquette, clearly explains golf's most important rules, and defines all the key terms used by golfers. A self-improvement guide to better golf, offering a fast track to a lower handicap for all -- from the novice to the experienced club golfer. ... Read more

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An OK starting point but more is needed...
I took lessons some 20 plus years ago, and have had spurts of golfing now and again over the years.For me, this book was helpful in that it does start you off with some basics; has you test your skill level; and then has you concentrate of a number of drills until your skills show that you are ready for the next level of instruction for your club-type (wood/iron/pitching/chipping/putting.)

However, when I tried to use the book to teach my wife how to golf (she has no previous experience), the book's shortcomings became obvious.I think the biggest drawback to this book is that it neglects to answer some fundamental questions to help those with zero golf experience.While its good that the book tells you how to compensate for drives that hook or slice, the book forgets to tell you HOW TO SWING!Its good to know that your body shouldn't lead your hands, but HOW EXACTLY should a proper swing look?There are a ton of pictures in this book, but they forget to include deatiled pics of what a proper stance should look like.Should your back be perfectly straight?What angle should your club be in relation to your hands? And sadly, the only pic of a full swing is an overhead shot...so all you really see is the top of someone's head with a club swinging around the body with no helpful reference points...almost like the minute-hand of a clock freewheeling around a central pivot point.Not useful.

But on the plus side, for someone with some experience, you will find a well organized set of drills to help you improve.Yet, they are disjointed and do not build off of one another.

I would recommend this book if you can find it for a good price and have just a touch of pre-learned know-how.Also, I would recommend this book if you already have a favorite beginner's book since this book is helpful AFTER you already know the basics.

The pictures and choice of drills are useful to an extent.For the right price, this is a decent addition to those beyond beginner's stage.

Worked for me
Thru inactivity my golf game had deteriorated so much that I no longer wanted to play. When I would go to the range I would mostly hit hosel rockets. I bought this book,Golf Mags Best Instruction Book Ever, a cheap hitting mat, some wiffle balls and a Swingyde to help gauge my wrist hinge. A month later and I think my swing may be the best it has ever been. Both books offered tips that helped me build a correct and more dependable swing.

Another DK success story - Fundamentals of Golf
My first impression of the book is MULTI-FUNCTIONAL.The book has very clear text, diagrams, pictures and written in an easy to understand language. Diagrams in various sizes with clear notations to make any student "marvel in amazement" at this organized book.

A big WOW from me.

The book is NOT a narrative story that just happens to have some basics thrown in, as a requirement.Nor does it try and show off a professional life and times.This book is for students of the game.

The book has a disciplined fundamental approach to golf with key tips onthe grip, the swing, addressing the ball, understanding why a ball hooks, chipping, putting, and so on.Teaching in building blocks that are strongly supported by images, diagrams and text descriptions.

The book goes into level two golf, talking about acceleration of ball, reading the green, correct allignment for various shots.This is like a handbook for those in the first year beginner to fifth year of playing golf.It shows advanced techniques such as the push and pull shots. Swing play from an angle on a hill, etc.

The book is NOT a story of golf jokes.Nor does it dwell on past times and memories of a guy or gal playing back in the good old days.If you want a fiction book, or a good bed side read -- forget this.You need to be a student, and want to learn.

The book also talks about buying the right equipment.Wow, this is great information.Also about golf etiquiette and golf rules.If I am to ever
teach golf, this would be a required reading.If I am to take any courses in golf, I hope they teach from this book.

But wait, I am just an "amazon" kind of guy.So, there you have it.

Have a nice day.And, enjoy this book.

Excellent guide for intermediate and beginner level
I have been playing golf for 2 months (took lessons,pored over videos on internet,read many books including Hogan's,Hank Haney's,Leadbetter's, read golf magazines such as Golf Digest and Golf Tips) and I would say this book is one I take to the practice range. At the end of each practice session,I write down a list of what went right and what went wrong. I then flip through the section that covers my problem (the book is well organized for that),learn the drill,fixes and comments on that. Next session,I implement it. It almost always helps.
2 points:Since still pictures and wording can leave a few things unclear, you might have to look up additional sources such as another book/video/professional once in a while. Secondly, as another reviewer noted, in one or two places in the book (of nearly 150 pages),there is what seems to be contradictory advice (one instructor says start high, another says low). In a few other places where you think the same thing's happening,upon careful reading,the shots are slightly different.
Overall, an excellent bargain. You can buy the book alone without DVD for less than 12 bucks. Even better deal as the DVD is limited.

Golf instruction
Excellent book with beautiful illustrations on high quality paper. Like having a teacher with you. ... Read more

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Pretty Good...
I don't know how you review a product like this, but what I can say is that my child really liked this book! I read it to see what the plot was. Here is a basic summary. George goes to play mini golf with two friends, Steve and Betsy. He thinks the highest score is best in golf (the lowest score is the best in golf!) so he tried to score the highest score possible on a course! After 9 (or was it 18) holes, George scored about 275 points! After Steve and Betsy tells him that 275 points is not good, George is puzzled. How is a low number greater than a high number? After this, Steve tell him he's not good at mini golf. After this, George decides to practice mini golf. But how can George practice? Suddenly, George has an idea! George and Betsy work together to build their OWN mini golf course! Steve, Betsy, and George play it. Can George get the lowest score? Or will George lose again? Find out by buying... and reading Curious George Plays Mini Golf by H. A. Ray.

(Note: This book has 24 pages and includes instructions how to build your own mini golf course!) I know my child wanted to build one after he finished reading this book!

Best Curious George Easy Reader So Far
Great story and great imagery from the TV episode.My daughter wants me to read this to her almost every night.Best one of the easy reader series to date. ... Read more

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Help toddlers learn the alphabet while learning the game of golf! The ABC's of Golf uses common golf terms and objects to teach the alphabet to children. This is the perfect gift for that grandchild, niece, or nephew. Hardback; 35 pages. ... Read more

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Very cool book for golf loving fathers!
Really cute book!Our friend is a golf pro and we gave this book to his daughter...they loved it!

cute
This was purchased as a gift for my grandson...it is a very well done book.

Fun, fun, fun!
This is a great book, not only for learning the ABC's, but also for the rhyme and rhythm.The illustrations are great.A great book for any youngster, especially a golfer.

Great way to introduce kids to golf and help them learn too.
This is a wonderful book for young children.Helps children to understand something about the game that obsesses their parents.Also a fun way for kids to learn their ABC's.Beautiful illustrations and fun rhymes.Alsohighly recommended is the author's companion book:Count on Golf

Educational and fun
Great book for parents wanting to teach the ABC's to their children andimpart the love of the sport of Golf at the same time. ... Read more

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Great book, gets rid of the jibberish
Both authors are lawyers and prolific writers.Both authors believe that legal jargon and by extension golf jargon should be simplified.

Both authors know that jargon of whatever kind is typically used by "experts" to make whatever topic seem more complicated and inaccessible to the layperson.

Golf rules are too darned complicated.Both authors have strived mightly to simplify the rules.They succeed.I keep both the brown version (Version 1) and the green version (Version 2--new rule changes) in my golf bag.I've found both to be incredibly useful reference materials which are easy to use and strip away the unnecessarily confusing jargon from what are by and large simple, straightforward rules.

Highly recommended.If you don't own the old or new version, you aren't a real golfer.

Say What???
Ok, so I bought the rules of Golf in plain English...now what?

Each rule has footnotes and parenthetical clauses which render it virtually useless.I did get that you may only pick up your ball on the green.But water is a two stroke penalty.Does that mean that if I hit water I count my drive and add on two strokes, or do I drop from where the ball went out and commence with a score of two???

I understand there are 30 rules of golf - changing depending on match play and other things; I only made it to 15.

Great game - not so great book - I learn most of the rules watching golf and playing with seasoned players.

Save your money. ... Read more

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The man who invented shock rock tells the amazing and, yeah, shocking story of how he slayed his thirsty demons—with a golf club. It started one day when Cooper was watching a Star Trek rerun between concerts, bored and drunk on a quart-of-whiskey-a-day habit; a friend dragged the rocker out of his room and suggested a round of golf. Cooper has been a self-confessed golf addict ever since. Today he and his band still tour the world, playing some one hundred gigs a year . . . and three hundred days out of that year, Cooper is on the course.

Alice Cooper, Golf Monster is Cooper’s tell-all memoir; in it he talks candidly about his entire life and career, as well as his struggles with alcohol, how he fell in love with the game of golf, how he dried out at a sanitarium back in the late ’70s, and how he put the last nails in his addiction’s coffin by getting up daily at 7 a.m. to play 36 holes.

Alice has hilarious, touching, and sometimes surprising stories about so many of his friends: Led Zeppelin and the Doors, George Burns and Groucho Marx, golf legends like John Daly and Tiger Woods . . . everyone is here from Dalí to Elvis to Arnold Palmer.

This is the story of Cooper’s life, and also a story about golf. He rose from hacker to scratch golfer to serious Pro Am competitor and on to his status today as one of the best celebrity golfers around—all while rising through the rock ’n’ roll ranks releasing platinum albums and selling out arenas with his legendary act. ... Read more

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Alice Cooper: Brave American Pioneer
Golf Monster is the story of courage, devotion, dedication, and faith.We are rightfully awed by Alice Cooper's place in history as he combines Gothic horror with rock 'n' roll, which nobody had done previously.We respect and admire his love for first and foremost God, and secondly for his wife, family, and friends.We marvel at the way the Holy Spirit brought him through two deadly diseases, and while much has been said about his triumph over alcoholism, very little has been said about his miraculous survival of peritonitis when he was eleven years old.Cooper describes, in detail, how he, as a little boy, nearly died as, the doctors, upon discovering that his appendix had burst, in Cooper's own words, ". . . realized that every organ was poisoned. . . The doctor shook his head sadly as he explained everything . . . "This kid doesn't have a chance. I'd give him ten percent odds of pulling through."" A full fifty one years later, today we can hear and see Cooper sing with the strength and vigor of a twenty-six-year-old!Golf Monster is the amazing story of an amazing hero.For an even stronger spiritual impact, in addition to this book, I recommend listening to his powerful song "Cleansed by Fire."

Alice Cooper Has more than Rock to deliver
in this often funny autobiography/ golf tips book shock rock innovator Alice Cooper outlines his life in its entirety and tells a few tricks for the fairways... packed with stories about famous TV/Movie/Music/Vaudville/entertainment personalities... candid accounts of the controvercies and stunts that made rock music what it is today.... For avid fans of Alice... 70's 80's culture... Golf... who knew one of rock musics most evil personas is characterized by a devout christian and avid golfer? readers of this book! pick it up for a very interesting read

The Man With the Golden Golf Club
The title of this book, "Golf Monster: A Rock 'n' Roller's 12 Steps to Becoming a Golf Addict" can be a little misleading since Alice Cooper's book is not only about golf but also about his life in and out of the fast lane.Known to be one of the most shocking entertainment acts in rock history, the Alice Cooper that readers meet within these pages is far from the image many may have of him.He is honest and straightforward, pulling no punches as he delves into the deepest nightmares of his past and the joy he has found with his healthy addiction to golf.

Cooper begins his narration with a brief overview of how the game of golf saved his life when he was an alcoholic.Cooper then begins his tale with his childhood in Detroit, his band's move to Los Angeles and their susequent return to Detroit before breaking into the big time.Alice has a lot of memories to share about his friendships with famous stars and his experience as a rock star traveling around the world.All of these stories are interspersed with his steps on playing golf and how he became a golf addict and a rather good and respected amateur player at that.

At times, Cooper's narration can seem a little disjointed.There seem to be a few recollections that get repeated or half-repeated, and some chapters are a little choppy.But for fans of Alice Cooper's music and the man himself, this is definitely a must-read, for it offers unique insight into one of the most unique recording artists of the 20th century: there is a reason this man, a seeming bundle of contradictions, is still making good, relevant rock music.Even if you are not a fan of the game, "Golf Monster" is a thoroughly enjoyable journey through Alice Cooper history, filled with his trademark humor and irony.

Even non-fans would find this book entertaining
This is a review of the audio CD edition.

I was not an Alice Cooper fan; if I thought of him at all, I was probably appalled.Back in my teens or 20s, (actually anytime before last year) I'd never have believed I would voluntarily listen to, much less enjoy, anything by Alice Cooper.His music might still be a bit much for me, but I thoroughly enjoyed listening to his book.

Not being a fan begs the question:why did I decide to listen to his book?I heard him on Letterman and he was funny.He talked about how golf helped him beat his alcohol addiction.I do enjoy golf, so when I saw his book, I decided to give it a chance.I'm very glad I did.

The book is more autobiography than golf book.He ties golf into various aspects of his life so there is a lot about golf but if you'd rather watch paint dry than hear or read about golf, most of the golf stuff is in concentrated parts you can skip.The book starts with his childhood back in Detroit and continues to the present.It is about Alice Cooper the person, Alice Cooper the crazy rocker and a bit about the music culture.Oh yeah, and about golf.

Alice Cooper was born at the right time to have interacted with musical and cultural legends of the 60s, 70s and beyond.As a member of a struggling band in LA, he met Frank Zappa, Janice Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and others.As a golfer, he met musicians and comedians of the Rat Pack generation.As he and the band became more famous, he met more famous entertainers.There is a fascinating story about his meeting with Elvis and his feelings about the sheltered life Elvis had to lead because of his fame.Salvadore Dali did an art work of him.

The chapters on the band, how they got their name and look, the development of the albums and how they went from struggling to get gigs in bars and clubs to playing in stadiums is interesting even if you never liked their music.On a personal note, he talks about the toll constant recording and touring took on him, his alcoholism and what it took for him to finally get sober.He talks about his faith simply and without being preachy.(This was a big shock to me -- wild Alice Cooper is a Christian?!?!)

Alice Cooper narrates the book himself and does an excellent job.The listener feels as though he is sitting and telling you these stories.When he is relating conversations with famous people, he does imitations of their voices for their ends of the conversations.

My only complaint is that I wished this was an unabridged recording; I could definitely have listened to more.I would definitely listen to it again.

Good Golf Tips and Great Reading for any Alice Fan!
My husband started reading this book as soon as it arrived and he loved it! I am a big Alice Cooper fan and we are both golfers too. A must have for any Alice fan and some really great golf tips and stories! ... Read more

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This handy scorecard album allows avid golfers to savor their best moments. With pockets for fifty-two scorecards and space to describe the key details of the game (players, tee time, course, weather, score), the Golf Scorecard Keeper will please golfers of all levels. Acid-free archival paper keeps scorecards in tip-top shape for years of bragging. ... Read more

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Great Gift - Well Made
This made a perfect gift for my husband. He now has a place to organize all his scorecards he has been collecting. I wish it were slightly bigger maybe, but the hubby is happy with it so I am too! It has sheet protector sleeves and a spot to write who you played with and what the weather was like, etc. Very cool.

Grandson loved it
My grandson loved getting this.Filled it immediately with cards he had already saved in a drawer and loves flipping through it now.I think I have a built in gift for years to come.Also bought him and his sister a similar item for saving concert tickets -- another bit hit.Sometimes Grandma gets it right. ... Read more

Product Description
A hilarious hole in one! Golfers are, to say the least, dedicated (some would argue certifiable) and these cartoons bring out the best of the humor of the game—from its triumphs to its frustrations. The New Yorker 's cartoon editor Bob Mankoff has selected the very best golf cartoons for this book from the magazine's amazing artists. And the best of The New Yorker means cartoonists like Charles Addams, Peter Arno, George Booth, Roz Chast, Edward Koren, and William Steig. George Plimpton has theorized on sports books that "the smaller the ball, the better the book." He was commenting on prose, but this fabulous collection proves his theory true for cartoons as well. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

Good gift for an older golfer
Got this for my dad who is in his 60s and has been a golfer for years.He really enjoyed it all the way through.It wasn't the best in my opinion, but I don't play golf.

Enjoyed most of them
Being a begineer to golf, I enjoyed most of the cartoons.
I only wish the book was longer :)

Not worth the money
Too expensive for what it is. The cartoons are only so-so. It does not have very many pages of cartoons.

disappointing
Being an avid golfer and devotee of the New Yorker, I was surprisingly disappointed at the few real laughs in this collection

The Perfect Gift!!!
I searched and searched for a present for my golf-mad boyfriend, and this was by far the best golf book I could have bought him.Even I enjoy and can relate to the cartoons, fantastic buy and sits proudly on his bookshelf. ... Read more