Before titanium drivers, before oversized heads and bubble shafts, before electronic systems to tell you how far you are from the pin, golf was muc...
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Aug 09, 2010
Christian
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I confess: I've lost myself to golf addiction. Practicing, playing, watching youtube clips of past golf stars, perusing Golf magazines, and, finally, stocking up on golf-books. I now think more about golf than sex.
In the Canon of golf-related texts there are but few that I'm aware of, such as Ben Hogan's technical treatise on the fundamentals of the no-hook swing and Jack Nicklaus's Golf My Way. I've read Hogan's, but not Jack's, although I've seen excerpts of the video online. In f More...
In the Canon of golf-related texts there are but few that I'm aware of, such as Ben Hogan's technical treatise on the fundamentals of the no-hook swing and Jack Nicklaus's Golf My Way. I've read Hogan's, but not Jack's, although I've seen excerpts of the video online. In f More...
Jan 11, 2011
Haydon
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The little red book by Harvey Penick is one of the best golf books I have ever read in my life time this book teaches you great and new skills to use in golf. If you are a golf fanatic this is your book but it is also a great book for beginners in golf. I have gotten very helpful hints and strategy on how to play golf from this book in fact my game has gotten alto better. This book has changed my game I recommend this book for everyone that plays golf I don’t care how well you play or how much y
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Aug 22, 2010
Kurtbg
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Anecdotes and advice from a golf pro for days of yore.
The game of golf has changed since then, and he notes it near the end of the book when he covers trick shots. He laments a bit that the game has become more power biased.
Some interesting notes (very basic).
- Practice your swing with a 7 iron.
- most time is spent with irons and putting. Don't over practice
on a driver.
- Relax and find what works for you. there is no perfect swing/stance, etc
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The game of golf has changed since then, and he notes it near the end of the book when he covers trick shots. He laments a bit that the game has become more power biased.
Some interesting notes (very basic).
- Practice your swing with a 7 iron.
- most time is spent with irons and putting. Don't over practice
on a driver.
- Relax and find what works for you. there is no perfect swing/stance, etc
th More...
Jan 02, 2012
J
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My scores always went down after I read this book. I probably should have read it once a month when I was playing golf. When I finally pick up the game again I hope I remember to read it again. I should add that for me it's also entertaining as an autobiography. Unassuming and lovely. It lowers my blood pressure (which is probably all it needs to do to lower my golf scores, come to think of it).
Jan 15, 2009
Patsy
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This is a great golf tip book for the beginning golfer on up. It is written with humor and grace. It is the kind of book you want to take with you to the next golf course. Harvey Penick was a great golf teacher to many pros etc and his interesting format of writing keeps you interested and you want to earmark chapters for future reference. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Jul 27, 2011
Erroll
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Penick - what an awesome guy. I wish I could have taken a lesson from him or, better yet, sat down and had a visit with him before he passed away. This book contains several instructional jewels and my left thumb will never lie straight down on the shaft again!
Jul 28, 2011
Sa'id
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really good book. it is not the typical how to golf book. it is about how to play golf mentally, which in my opinion is the most important aspect of playing golf. yes the basic fundamentals are important, but having the mental aspect of golf is key.
Nov 10, 2009
Bob
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Ive read this book 4 or 5 times and it is one the for the player who loves the game you could go from the last page to the first and start over as soon as you finish and not feel like you are wasting your time...
Jul 09, 2009
Harvey is the John Wooden of golf. Even if you don't play golf you will benefit his simple philosophy on life and his approach to help his students get out of their own way. Should be a must read for every coach.
Oct 08, 2009
Dick
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Great golf tips in this book - presented in a way that the average golfer can use them. If I return to golf again with any regularity, I will review this book along with his second book.
Apr 23, 2009
Nedrocks
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Great book on some simple tricks to improve your swing. I started taking private lessons recently, and what Harvey Pennick discusses in his book is becoming more applicable every week.
Dec 12, 2008
Pablo
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Everything you need to know about the golf swing. But, if you're a golfer, you already know that we are idiotic enough to read everything else.
Dec 06, 2010
Monte
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Sage advice from a great teacher of golf. Easily readable, direct, and to the point on many facets of the game. Excellent bed-time book.
Dec 23, 2008
Ken
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In my opinion, there are only a handful of instructional books worth reading, let alone hanging on to. This is one of em.
Aug 23, 2011
Ashley
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This book is really great but written for right handed golfers, and I'm a lefty...
Jun 07, 2008
Allan
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This delightful book captivated me back when I was actively attacking golf. Perhaps the best thing about it? You really don't have to know much about golf to enjoy these life lessons by Mr. Penick. But if you remember Ben Crenshaw's win at the Masters Tournament in 1995, a week after Mr. Penick's death - how he dropped to his knees, weeping, as his last putt went in, you understand how much his mmentor's life and teachings affected Mr. Crenshaw.
I was given this book by my wife shortl More...
I was given this book by my wife shortl More...
Apr 15, 2008
Sean
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Great book of VERY short stories about golf.
Penick was a famous golf professional/instructor in Austin, Texas and this book is filled with little stories and lessons that he wrote down and collected throughout his life.
He taught and coached golf for several players in Texas and at the University of Texas who eventually became stars on the PGA tour.
Great little book, that my uncle (a golf fanatic)and many other golfers call "the bible".
If you're even remotely int More...
Penick was a famous golf professional/instructor in Austin, Texas and this book is filled with little stories and lessons that he wrote down and collected throughout his life.
He taught and coached golf for several players in Texas and at the University of Texas who eventually became stars on the PGA tour.
Great little book, that my uncle (a golf fanatic)and many other golfers call "the bible".
If you're even remotely int More...
Nov 18, 2010
Patricia
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A common sense way to play the game, and a few good lessons on the mind game as well.
Sep 16, 2009
Antonio
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I strongly recommend this book for anyone who plays golf. As you probably know, one of the biggest issues in the game is information overload. To simplify the swing and mental approach will do wonders for anyone's game...great read.
Apr 23, 2011
Osborneinri
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I wish I had an excellent golf game to back up his excellent teachings.
Apr 19, 2011
Very easy read. The simplistic nature of Harvey's golf tips make this a great resource for improving and player's golf game. Harvey's descriptions and explanations are easily translated to the course. Highly recommend to any golfer.
Nov 14, 2007
Sean
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This book is the most helpful book to my golf career. It taught me drills and lessons, and most importantly the way you can mentally defeat the game.
Apr 19, 2011
Barb
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Just trying to get a few pointers about the game of golf. There weren't too many. I guess I will have to get actual lessons if I want to improve.
Nov 18, 2008
Matt
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The best advice on grooving a solid swing I've read so far. Smart and understated. And none of your "be zen-like on the golf course" bullshit.
