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The Four Foundations of Golf: How to Build a Game That Lasts a Lifetime
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Lower Your Scores, Increase Enjoyment Are you struggling to take your golf game to the next level? Learn the philosophy that has helped thousands of players worldwide lower their scores and improve their relationship with golf.
Swing tips come and go, but foundational golf skills last forever. Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced player, The Four Foundations of Golf will give you the blueprint to build a stronger, longer-lasting game. This is not your typical, fluffy golf guide that leaves all the important details out.
Since 2015, Practical Golf has been one of the top online game-improvement resources for golfers. Jon Sherman has written hundreds of articles, sharing his perspective as a “player-coach.” You can finally get all of the methods he’s used to become a scratch golfer and coach other golfers in one complete guide.
Every golfer wants to know the secrets to golf. But they are always looking in the wrong places. There are four foundations to building a successful game - expectation management, strategy, practice, and a sharp mental game. In each of these sections, you will receive tangible and actionable advice.
In this book, you will learn how
• Become a happier, more fulfilled golfer through expectation management
• Understand how scoring truly occurs and use modern data analytics to lower your handicap efficiently
• Learn a strategic framework a golfer of any level can quickly adopt - pick smarter targets with every club in your bag and watch your scores drop overnight
• How to practice efficiently. Get detailed, step-by-step instructions on methods that will increase your skills and finally transfer your practice range game to the course
• Improve your swing without thinking about your technique
• The secrets to increasing your distance used by touring pros and elite amateurs
• Use statistics to customize your practice sessions and strategy
• Learn mental techniques to calm yourself, build routines, and stand over the ball with more confidence
• And much, much more
Finally, you will no longer have to feel like you are lost and alone in your golf game. The Four Foundations will teach you how to be your own coach, and not waste time on methods that don’t work. Stop listening to your friend’s questionable tips and learn what all the greats have figured out.
If you like detailed, straightforward information with plenty of examples, you will love this book. It will reshape how you think about golf entirely and give you the tools and strategies to transform your entire game.
Lower Your Scores, Increase Enjoyment Are you struggling to take your golf game to the next level? Learn the philosophy that has helped thousands of players worldwide lower their scores and improve their relationship with golf.
Swing tips come and go, but foundational golf skills last forever. Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced player, The Four Foundations of Golf will give you the blueprint to build a stronger, longer-lasting game. This is not your typical, fluffy golf guide that leaves all the important details out.
Since 2015, Practical Golf has been one of the top online game-improvement resources for golfers. Jon Sherman has written hundreds of articles, sharing his perspective as a “player-coach.” You can finally get all of the methods he’s used to become a scratch golfer and coach other golfers in one complete guide.
Every golfer wants to know the secrets to golf. But they are always looking in the wrong places. There are four foundations to building a successful game - expectation management, strategy, practice, and a sharp mental game. In each of these sections, you will receive tangible and actionable advice.
In this book, you will learn how
• Become a happier, more fulfilled golfer through expectation management
• Understand how scoring truly occurs and use modern data analytics to lower your handicap efficiently
• Learn a strategic framework a golfer of any level can quickly adopt - pick smarter targets with every club in your bag and watch your scores drop overnight
• How to practice efficiently. Get detailed, step-by-step instructions on methods that will increase your skills and finally transfer your practice range game to the course
• Improve your swing without thinking about your technique
• The secrets to increasing your distance used by touring pros and elite amateurs
• Use statistics to customize your practice sessions and strategy
• Learn mental techniques to calm yourself, build routines, and stand over the ball with more confidence
• And much, much more
Finally, you will no longer have to feel like you are lost and alone in your golf game. The Four Foundations will teach you how to be your own coach, and not waste time on methods that don’t work. Stop listening to your friend’s questionable tips and learn what all the greats have figured out.
If you like detailed, straightforward information with plenty of examples, you will love this book. It will reshape how you think about golf entirely and give you the tools and strategies to transform your entire game.
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Published June 16, 2022
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October 25, 2022
I've read dozens (yes, dozens) of books on golf. This is THE BEST one yet. Sherman has a wonderful way of blending practical knowledge, data insights, and sports psychology to provide very actionable advice on how to improve one's game. I love that he de-emphasizes technical swing analysis and instruction. In my opinion, golf teachers went off the rails when they began spending all their time trying to teach amateurs the intricacies of the swing. As Sherman notes, all that matters is ball striking. The author gets it.
July 17, 2023
Should be mandatory reading for any golfer
May 2, 2024
A solid 4 1/2 ⭐️s … after starting this as a physical book, I switched to audiobook when I saw it was on sale on Audible. It was read by the author who has a very easy voice to listen to and very conversational tone. It has great tips on improving your golf game and none (or very little) of it is related to your swing. I found myself listening to it on my car drives to and from the course. I like it enough to immediately pick up his follow up book.
November 28, 2023
For the golf nerds, a must read about the mental game and putting things in perspective.
May 30, 2023
Fantastic golf guide. I am a recreational 19 handicap golfer and this book was phenomenal! Lots of practical advice, tips, strategies, and philosophy. I am already putting them into play. I highly recommend.
May 25, 2025
Extremely reasonable and applicable. Focuses on the important parts of golf and what will actually drive strokes gained.
I’m gonna go so low now (probably not but hopefully will have more fun).
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Advice that resonated:
- Realistic expectations: e.g. Typical tour players wedge shot to 20 feet, or typical recovery scenario results in bogey (so both are great results for recreational golfers)
- Strike balance between practice and play
- Good shot = setting self up to gain strokes, particularly on tee and approach shots
- Goal is to maximize strokes gained over long haul
- Avoiding double bogeys > achieving birdies
- Process on each shot > score on hole
- Focus on hitting simple shots (becoming a one trick pony)
- Understanding dispersion: regardless of shot shape, you’re typically equally likely to miss on both sides of your target (~60-100 yard dispersion)
- For tee shots, avoiding trouble is more important than hitting fairways
- Tee shots: Need to try to implement driver as golf is a proximity game
- Approach shots: aim to center of green
- Recovery situations: goal is bogey
- For general practice, use both blocked and repetitive, and be intentional with preparation and feedback on all shots
- Driver & iron practice: focus on face control
- Putting practice: makes within 10 feet, lag everything else to limit three putts
- Quick shot prep to engage “external” swing thoughts
- Celebrate great shots, view poor results through objective analytical lens
I’m gonna go so low now (probably not but hopefully will have more fun).
———
Advice that resonated:
- Realistic expectations: e.g. Typical tour players wedge shot to 20 feet, or typical recovery scenario results in bogey (so both are great results for recreational golfers)
- Strike balance between practice and play
- Good shot = setting self up to gain strokes, particularly on tee and approach shots
- Goal is to maximize strokes gained over long haul
- Avoiding double bogeys > achieving birdies
- Process on each shot > score on hole
- Focus on hitting simple shots (becoming a one trick pony)
- Understanding dispersion: regardless of shot shape, you’re typically equally likely to miss on both sides of your target (~60-100 yard dispersion)
- For tee shots, avoiding trouble is more important than hitting fairways
- Tee shots: Need to try to implement driver as golf is a proximity game
- Approach shots: aim to center of green
- Recovery situations: goal is bogey
- For general practice, use both blocked and repetitive, and be intentional with preparation and feedback on all shots
- Driver & iron practice: focus on face control
- Putting practice: makes within 10 feet, lag everything else to limit three putts
- Quick shot prep to engage “external” swing thoughts
- Celebrate great shots, view poor results through objective analytical lens
February 20, 2025
As golfers we’re constantly looking for ways to improve our game. Generally, that comes in the form of focusing on swing mechanics and trying to self diagnose how we look vs how we should look at p2/p5 based on a 20 year old youtube video. I’ve spent countless hours trying to better understand the swing and seen little improvement from it.
This offseason I decided to read a number of books on the strategic and mental side of the game. Two areas that I feel I (and countless others) have greatly overlooked. Jon’s book feels like an amalgamation of the teachings in all of the other books I’ve read (every shot counts, game is not a game of perfect and so on…). Jon shares helpful data from Shotscope, Arcoss, Decade golf and Mark Broadie’s book to illustrate how we often make strategic mistakes and how we set unrealistic expectations for ourselves.
For those reasons, if I had to recommend just 1 book to someone who’s looking to improve the strategic and mental part of their game, it would be this one. I look forward to putting some of what Jon teaches into my own game; as he confesses, some days will be better than others, but the intent and improvements we make should be celebrated.
This offseason I decided to read a number of books on the strategic and mental side of the game. Two areas that I feel I (and countless others) have greatly overlooked. Jon’s book feels like an amalgamation of the teachings in all of the other books I’ve read (every shot counts, game is not a game of perfect and so on…). Jon shares helpful data from Shotscope, Arcoss, Decade golf and Mark Broadie’s book to illustrate how we often make strategic mistakes and how we set unrealistic expectations for ourselves.
For those reasons, if I had to recommend just 1 book to someone who’s looking to improve the strategic and mental part of their game, it would be this one. I look forward to putting some of what Jon teaches into my own game; as he confesses, some days will be better than others, but the intent and improvements we make should be celebrated.
December 29, 2024
A strategic handbook that relates to the game in both a conceptual and practical way. Places an equal level of importance on the mental and emotional side of the game as it does the physical/technical side.
August 6, 2024
Must read for golfers looking to improve and learn more about the intricacies of the game. Several useful tips I will be using on and off the course.
September 22, 2024
incredible golf strategy book
Amazing review of the fundamentals of golf and strategy that give readers actionable techniques to adopt. For beginners or advanced golfers
Amazing review of the fundamentals of golf and strategy that give readers actionable techniques to adopt. For beginners or advanced golfers
November 27, 2024
Libro que deberían recomendar cuando empiezas a jugar a este deporte. A partir de él sabes realmente cuáles deberían ser tus expectativas.
August 14, 2022
An excellent book for players of any skill level. This is a great “coaching” book; you won’t find any swing tips or advice on technical maneuvers here. But that’s exactly what makes it great. Sherman does a great job of illustrating and supporting his concepts with statistics and objective data, while presenting in the information in an easily digestible manner. I have seen immediate improvement in my game, and many others too - not because of technical advice, but due to course management strategy and an improved perspective while playing. I feel like I now make smarter decisions on the course and have more fun playing. I’d recommend this book to any golfer.
August 12, 2022
One of the best golf books out there!
Golfers of all skill levels can benefit from this book. The mental side of the game is so often ignored, yet it is crucial to success. I have personally improved after reading this book, but more importantly I am just having more fun playing the game!
Golfers of all skill levels can benefit from this book. The mental side of the game is so often ignored, yet it is crucial to success. I have personally improved after reading this book, but more importantly I am just having more fun playing the game!
November 13, 2022
Aall you need for the REST of the game (outside swing mechanics)
Exactly what I was looking for. Most booos proclaim to be THE answer, but this book looks at all the decisions pre- & post-shot on and off the golf course, that contribute to your score, but more importantly, your enjoyment.
The chapters around managing expectations were particularly helpful to me, using Strokes Gained understanding. For example, knowing you are almost always better off getting closer to the hole, as long as you avoid hazards (water, bunkers, deep rough) or out OOB. That alone had me working my driver and long irons more deliberately.
Check out the preview and the contents to get an idea of what I am talking about.
I’m only a hacker (avg 110-120 strokes/round) but already enjoying my golf more!
Exactly what I was looking for. Most booos proclaim to be THE answer, but this book looks at all the decisions pre- & post-shot on and off the golf course, that contribute to your score, but more importantly, your enjoyment.
The chapters around managing expectations were particularly helpful to me, using Strokes Gained understanding. For example, knowing you are almost always better off getting closer to the hole, as long as you avoid hazards (water, bunkers, deep rough) or out OOB. That alone had me working my driver and long irons more deliberately.
Check out the preview and the contents to get an idea of what I am talking about.
I’m only a hacker (avg 110-120 strokes/round) but already enjoying my golf more!
September 11, 2024
If you look at the start and finish date here you might think it’s a mistake. Nope. It took me 16 months to finish this. I started reading it and just kept putting it down, buoyed by friends telling me how much they liked this. I finally listened to it on Spotify (it’s being removed shortly, sadly, but available elsewhere as an audiobook) and made it through and found some very good things.
Which are repeated over and over again.
Jon Sherman started by writing a blog and it really feels like he assembled a lot of those posts without caring so much about if he was repeating himself. It’s really overkill and his monotone voice doesn’t help.
That said, there IS some good stuff in here I hope to take both to practice and the course. But it was a slog to get through it.
Which are repeated over and over again.
Jon Sherman started by writing a blog and it really feels like he assembled a lot of those posts without caring so much about if he was repeating himself. It’s really overkill and his monotone voice doesn’t help.
That said, there IS some good stuff in here I hope to take both to practice and the course. But it was a slog to get through it.
February 12, 2023
Jon Sherman’s Four Foundations of Golf
An absolute must-read for any golfer of any level. I’m in my early 40s and wish a mentor, coach, or my dad had put a book like this in front of me when I was 9 years old (albeit the data Jon references was not available in the 1990s, but you get the point).
I read the book from cover to cover over a few weeks. I made notes in line, tabbed the pages, and transferred many of Jon’s strategy, practice, and mental game notes to my on-course reference book (Jon’s book is slightly too large to carry on course).
My three sons will read this book, specifically Part One: Managing Expectations. While you can reference specific areas of Jon’s book directly without issue, I highly recommend you read Part 1 first. This section, along with the work of many of Jon’s references, showed data and educated or corrected me on defining: what is a good golf shot; what is a good round; and setting realistic performance expectations. Part 1 is applicable beyond golf (as is the Mental Game, Part 4).
Jon accomplishes exactly what he set out to do with his writing, which is to 1) spell things out clearly with little room for interpretation and 2) communicate in a simple and straightforward manner.
Jon does not bog you down with technical aspects of the swing or other technical deep dives. He focuses on developing skill and transferring that skill to the course with Strategy (Part 2), including course management, proximity, shot patterns, course study, pre- and post-shot routines, and mental analysis.
Finally, Jon is approachable and a credible teacher. He provides numerous other resources to build upon the material in his book. Jon also quickly responded with generosity to a personal request. I cannot recommend this book and Jon’s online resources enough.
5 stars.
An absolute must-read for any golfer of any level. I’m in my early 40s and wish a mentor, coach, or my dad had put a book like this in front of me when I was 9 years old (albeit the data Jon references was not available in the 1990s, but you get the point).
I read the book from cover to cover over a few weeks. I made notes in line, tabbed the pages, and transferred many of Jon’s strategy, practice, and mental game notes to my on-course reference book (Jon’s book is slightly too large to carry on course).
My three sons will read this book, specifically Part One: Managing Expectations. While you can reference specific areas of Jon’s book directly without issue, I highly recommend you read Part 1 first. This section, along with the work of many of Jon’s references, showed data and educated or corrected me on defining: what is a good golf shot; what is a good round; and setting realistic performance expectations. Part 1 is applicable beyond golf (as is the Mental Game, Part 4).
Jon accomplishes exactly what he set out to do with his writing, which is to 1) spell things out clearly with little room for interpretation and 2) communicate in a simple and straightforward manner.
Jon does not bog you down with technical aspects of the swing or other technical deep dives. He focuses on developing skill and transferring that skill to the course with Strategy (Part 2), including course management, proximity, shot patterns, course study, pre- and post-shot routines, and mental analysis.
Finally, Jon is approachable and a credible teacher. He provides numerous other resources to build upon the material in his book. Jon also quickly responded with generosity to a personal request. I cannot recommend this book and Jon’s online resources enough.
5 stars.
January 31, 2024
I think this book is perfectly targeted for players such as myself, who want to get better and be a good player, but don't have the time or money to invest in the practice time, equipment, or lessons required to make a big jump. Rather it's about making improvements around the margins to help make the game more enjoyable, such as strategic decisions, mental approaches, and basics of the game. There isn't a ton of technical instruction, not even the so-called basics of grip, stance, and setup, but there's a good amount of focus on the truth of the game - hitting the center of the clubface. I've made some decent improvements over the past 2 seasons by focusing on mental and strategic decisions and expectations, and this book will only help further my goals.
The only critique I will make of the book is the same one I make of most books. It's a 400-page book, and honestly there isn't 400 pages of material in it. There is quite a bit of redundancy. Truthfully, the author runs a great Twitter account and often provides almost all of the content in the book, but in bite-sized chunks. The info works better that way, for me. The book does act as a more organized way to find specific information, though, so perhaps it will work better in book form for others.
The only critique I will make of the book is the same one I make of most books. It's a 400-page book, and honestly there isn't 400 pages of material in it. There is quite a bit of redundancy. Truthfully, the author runs a great Twitter account and often provides almost all of the content in the book, but in bite-sized chunks. The info works better that way, for me. The book does act as a more organized way to find specific information, though, so perhaps it will work better in book form for others.
May 17, 2023
This is a book that most amateur golfers who care about improving their game should read. The focus on how to improve your game without offering swing advice is an approach that can help a lot of players who are caught in an unending cycle of terrible quick tips from golf magazines and youtube instruction. Jon makes it clear that trying one "5 minutes to cure your slice" tip after another will not lead to lasting improvement. Jon takes a holistic approach to improving your game covering everything from ball flight rules to physical fitness to mental preparation.
My overall rating reflects the fact that there isn't much here for people who've already explored a lot of other high quality golf instruction books. Anyone who has read "The Practice Manual" (written by the author's podcast partner) or "Be a Player" by Nilsson and Marriott will find a lot of similarities in this book. Also, anyone who follows Jon on social media will find a lot the same things discussed there covered again in the book. The quality of the information in this book was high, there just wasn't a whole lot I didn't already know.
My overall rating reflects the fact that there isn't much here for people who've already explored a lot of other high quality golf instruction books. Anyone who has read "The Practice Manual" (written by the author's podcast partner) or "Be a Player" by Nilsson and Marriott will find a lot of similarities in this book. Also, anyone who follows Jon on social media will find a lot the same things discussed there covered again in the book. The quality of the information in this book was high, there just wasn't a whole lot I didn't already know.
March 29, 2024
My first golf book after getting back into the sport two years ago, and for the most part, it was the kind of book I needed to get better/smarter when playing the game.
This is a great semi-beginners book. I wouldn't recommend it to brand new players who still need to learn the golf swing and get those fundamentals down first. But once you've got the basics of the swing down and are ready to really start learning the game and all of its myriad aspects, this is a great first step book.
It covers everything from course management, swing thoughts, mental game - a complete overview of how to play the game of golf. I knock it down a star because the writing is pretty poor and very repetitive - it felt like Jon was told or chose to bloat up the book to 400+ pages because he repeats the same points over and over and over again in every chapter. A little goes a long way. This might be beneficial for others who learn from repetition, but for me, it was grating.
Other than that, it's a great guide for those tee-ing off from the second to the front tees on a course or those with high handicaps like myself.
This is a great semi-beginners book. I wouldn't recommend it to brand new players who still need to learn the golf swing and get those fundamentals down first. But once you've got the basics of the swing down and are ready to really start learning the game and all of its myriad aspects, this is a great first step book.
It covers everything from course management, swing thoughts, mental game - a complete overview of how to play the game of golf. I knock it down a star because the writing is pretty poor and very repetitive - it felt like Jon was told or chose to bloat up the book to 400+ pages because he repeats the same points over and over and over again in every chapter. A little goes a long way. This might be beneficial for others who learn from repetition, but for me, it was grating.
Other than that, it's a great guide for those tee-ing off from the second to the front tees on a course or those with high handicaps like myself.
April 2, 2024
This book is not a typical how to swing right kind of book and author does make a note of that at the onset of this book. However the book provides a smorgasbord of information about golf and hopefully helps you “enjoy” the game a bit more.
While the book will help more if you at least golf recreationally but does provide some insight for someone like me who is trying to transition from range practice to playing time.
I picked up golf rather late in my life but nevertheless trying to immerse myself as much I possibly can to pick up this sport. I cannot commit a significant playing time given competing priorities but nevertheless plan to come back to this book as I embark on my golf journey.
A good read!
While the book will help more if you at least golf recreationally but does provide some insight for someone like me who is trying to transition from range practice to playing time.
I picked up golf rather late in my life but nevertheless trying to immerse myself as much I possibly can to pick up this sport. I cannot commit a significant playing time given competing priorities but nevertheless plan to come back to this book as I embark on my golf journey.
A good read!
June 4, 2025
Such a terrific read. The book is not about golf mechanics. It’s more about finding joy just out playing golf, either by yourself or with others. It’s also about strategy and course management, identifying shot patterns, and building enjoyable practice routines and not just hitting aimlessly on the range. You are introduced to target selection and recovery situations. Putting and the overall short game are included as well. Lastly the book covers the mental aspects of golf, being in the moment, building perseverance, focusing more on consistency, establishing a regular set-up and pre-shot routine, and the importance of knowing what is, and is not, in your control on a golf course. This is a book you will refer to multiple times in your golf journey.
December 17, 2022
This book was well marketed on social media so I had been anticipating its arrival for some time. On the whole, I found the book to be very good, if somewhat unsatisfying as a better player. Additionally, most of the topics covered that would be fresh for some readers were previously covered (and in greater detail) by Adam Young’s The Practice Manual. Unsurprisingly, as co-hosts of an excellent podcast together titled The Sweet Spot, their philosophies to golf improvement and practice are quite similar. I preferred Young’s book, even though the writing in Sherman’s is more articulate and better organized. Definitely worth a skim to the parts that may interest you.
3.9/5.0
3.9/5.0
March 22, 2023
As a long time golfer I found this book to be one of the best guides I have read to inform and set more realistic goals for my game. It is not a swing instruction book nor a golf physiology book although elements of both of these are referred to in the chapters. It provides guidance on how to manage your expectations for all aspects of the game. Guidance on training to provide a more enjoyable round where a poor score on any given day does not destroy your enjoyment of the never ending challenge which is the game of golf. Throughly recommended
May 1, 2023
Title a little of a misnomer
To me this book is a little bit of a misnomer. The author does admit that he’s not going to talk technique and he succeeds at that. I believe this is mostly about the mental side of the game. It does rehash some of what o learned in the book titled “Golf By the Numbers” by Roland Minton” and that is good info. But since the author is apparently a plus handicap, perhaps he could have added a little on what he sees as the fundamentals of the swing.
To me this book is a little bit of a misnomer. The author does admit that he’s not going to talk technique and he succeeds at that. I believe this is mostly about the mental side of the game. It does rehash some of what o learned in the book titled “Golf By the Numbers” by Roland Minton” and that is good info. But since the author is apparently a plus handicap, perhaps he could have added a little on what he sees as the fundamentals of the swing.
September 19, 2023
Great Golf Read on How to Get Better
Loved Jon Sherman’s book on the four fundamentals of golf. The advice is a very helpful treatise on how to get better while staying away from the details of how to swing (see a pro). There is a lot here on how to improve without changing your swing (such as strategy, attitude, practice). A lot of good guidance on where to go for additional resources (books, apps, training tools). Golfer at any level can benefit.
Loved Jon Sherman’s book on the four fundamentals of golf. The advice is a very helpful treatise on how to get better while staying away from the details of how to swing (see a pro). There is a lot here on how to improve without changing your swing (such as strategy, attitude, practice). A lot of good guidance on where to go for additional resources (books, apps, training tools). Golfer at any level can benefit.
March 16, 2024
glad I read this book.
While there were no ah ha moments this primer on the mental side of the game was useful to reinforce concepts that were mostly intuitive for me. The book underscores why we should play this marvelous game and perhaps why others should not. Honestly some personalities are incapable of learning or just resistant to do so. Those motivated to improve their enjoyment here would benefit from reviewing and understanding some of the concepts reviewed.
While there were no ah ha moments this primer on the mental side of the game was useful to reinforce concepts that were mostly intuitive for me. The book underscores why we should play this marvelous game and perhaps why others should not. Honestly some personalities are incapable of learning or just resistant to do so. Those motivated to improve their enjoyment here would benefit from reviewing and understanding some of the concepts reviewed.
October 23, 2022
If you are given one book and then stranded on a deserted island (with your golf clubs), let it be this one. I have yet to find a book more comprehensive, yet approachable, and so vital to learning the foundations of golf. Jon Sherman takes his lifetime of experience and helps the reader/golfer through the difficult aspects of golf to make better golfers, and happier people.
December 8, 2022
Very helpful for new golfer
Not started applying loads of this yet but even just reflecting on the chapter about grit really helped me after a couple of tough/disappointing sessions at the range. One week later, I hit the ball as well as I ever have.
I'm sure there will be lots of other concepts that become useful as continue to learn playing golf
Not started applying loads of this yet but even just reflecting on the chapter about grit really helped me after a couple of tough/disappointing sessions at the range. One week later, I hit the ball as well as I ever have.
I'm sure there will be lots of other concepts that become useful as continue to learn playing golf
December 9, 2022
A great book for a beginner to golf. I read a couple of chapters when I went to the golfing range or played a round. Spreading out the reading and applying some of the ideas helped a lot!
This book contains everything except the fundamentals of a golf swing, so you’ll need a coach or a different resource for that. It’s also fairly repetitive, so reading it quickly could get tiring.
This book contains everything except the fundamentals of a golf swing, so you’ll need a coach or a different resource for that. It’s also fairly repetitive, so reading it quickly could get tiring.
November 20, 2023
Great for a high to mid-handicap golf player or even a low-index player—who somehow has miraculously achieved a low handicap without consulting any course strategy.
I wouldn't suggest this for anyone just beginning to play and is still figuring out the ins and outs of a golf swing. That player should go to Ben Hogan's book.
I wouldn't suggest this for anyone just beginning to play and is still figuring out the ins and outs of a golf swing. That player should go to Ben Hogan's book.
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