The final work from the legendary teacher. His gentle demeanor and timeless wisdom made Harvey Penick America's best-loved teacher of the game of golf. At the time of his death in April 1995, Harvey was well along in the work on this, his fourth book of golf instruction. Like his classic Little Red Book, The Game For a Lifetime is filled not so much with swing tips and stance aids, but with a timeless philosophy that seeks to improve your play by improving how you feel about your game. Harvey tells us about the different methods he used to help his pupils find twenty more yards off the tee; about the sweet-swinging students whose swings he could remember and recognize without having seen them for thirty-odd years; and he advises the seasoned golfer -- whose seasoning is measured not in years, but in experience on the links and at the practice tee. Harvey always said that he knew that his teachings have stood the test of time. His was truly a lifetime spent pursuing the best the game has to offer physically, emotionally, spiritually. The Game For a Lifetime is a fitting testament from this remarkable man.
Have read all the other Harvey Pencil books. Entertaining short notes on his observations of other golfers, friends, teachers, and students of his. A totally dedicated life to golf.
Once again, the reader is privy to the thoughts of Harvey Penick, as he reminisces about the golfers he's befriended and the people he has taught over the years. This book has more stories about golfers that did not become widely known, therefore it was not as interesting as his previous book, Little Red Book: Lessons and Teachings From A Lifetime In Golf.
Came across this title in a teacher’s library, I read Penick’s Little Red Book a few years ago and decided to give this a go. Excellent lessons for any golfer and for life in general. Practice, practice, practice. Highly recommended...SLT
Good golf tips. He does a good job of breaking down the swing. Some interesting historical tidbits, such as Byron Nelson putted with his right thumb on top of the putter.