Sports & Recreation : Golf

Improve your swing with the teacher the pros trust:. "(Jim Hardy) was the one person who really had the greatest influence on me in terms of my teaching. Jim had such an incredible mind for the game of golf.". --From The Only Golf Lesson You'll Ever Need by Hank Haney, Tiger Woods' golf coach. "Jim Hardy is the most knowledgeable teacher in golf. No other instructor has his understanding of golf swing techniques and what makes them work.”. --Peter Jacobsen, Champions Tour player and winner of seven PGA Tour championships. If your shots are off target and your swing needs improving, you simply won't find a better fix than the powerful breakthrough techniques of Jim Hardy. Jim's smash bestseller, The Plane Truth for Golfers , introduced the revolutionary one-plane and two-plane swings to golfers and teaching pros around the world. It changed how players think about golf and how the game is taught. In this exciting master class follow-up, he takes your swing to the next level, giving you in-depth instruction in how to execute both of these swings perfectly for on-target shots every time. Jim shows you how to: Assume the proper stance and posture for each style; Position and move your hips, shoulders, and torso correctly; "Feel" the difference when you correct the faults in your swing; Gain proficiency in your swing with detailed drills for both styles. He begins by giving you a review of the basics, outlining the one-plane and two-plane swings as he emphasizes his most crucial lesson: “All swings are either one- or two-plane actions, and to become good at golf you must work towards being a fundamental purist, only learning and employing those elements relative to your swing type.” With Jim's guidance, you'll first determine which swing type is right for you, then master your specialized swing. It's a powerful feeling when your body and arms are moving in total coordination with the club, and it can more...

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There's a social aspect to golf that's unique to the sport. It's the only sport where you're building relationships at the same time that you're trying to play your best and win—and maybe close a business deal. While the rules of golf are clearly defined, the etiquette of golf is less codified. Making the wrong move can cause annoyance, errors in play, or even injury—all things your fellow golfers won't forget. Now bestselling etiquette authority and passionate golfer Peter Post explains what seasoned golfers and newcomers need to know to handle every situation with total confidence. Based on Emily Post Institute surveys on golfers' most annoying incidents on the course, Peter addresses:. How to deal with the biggest frustration in golf—slow play. What to do if you break the cardinal rule of never being late. When is a "gimme" acceptable?. The difference between friendly play and tournament play. Dealing with sandbaggers and other cheats. Do's and don'ts when playing for "a little something.". Peter Post's useful tips on the subtleties of the game—such as how and when to offer advice, strategies for speeding up play, and "piniquette"—will help longtime golfers be better companions on the course. New golfers unsure of the unwritten social rules of golf will find all the information they need to avoid embarrassment. Packed with true stories from golfers about best moments and worst behavioral blunders on the course—ranging from the sandbagger who cheated himself out of an eagle to a wardrobe malfunction that gave new meaning to the term "You're out"—this book is for anyone who appreciates the spirit of the game. more...

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Explores the links between golf and life by way of art and literature, philosophy and psychology. This book features various players - including Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam and Arnold Palmer. It also offers an unconventional look at the intricacies of the golf swing, course architecture and golfing equipment. more...

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Find your perfect putting style and solve the mystery of golf's most puzzling shot. The putt is the shortest swing in all of golf and requires the least amount of strength and coordination. Yet it is the most important, and potentially frustrating, shot in the game. "To master the game of golf," writes author and teaching professional Brian Lake, "you must master putting." In this comprehensive lesson book, Lake teaches you how, taking you from essential basics to advanced mechanics. Like no other book, Putt like a Pro explains in detail how to excel with the most unorthodox and successful putting strokes used by tour professionals today. With the innovative instruction of Brian Lake on your green, you'll learn how to: Develop your personal putting style; Find the right equipment to fit your style; Read the greens and strategize for any condition; Master the mental game and build confidence; Practice effectively with targeted skill-building sessions; Execute the proper grip, stance, and stroke for the claw, the belly putter, the sidesaddle, and other professional-grade putting strokes more...

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For nearly as long as there have been golfers, there have been men walking alongside them, carrying their clubs and holding the flagstick - caddies. Today the Caddie is disappearing from the emerald ocean that is the golfer's territory. Comic, thought-provoking, moving, and entertaining, this book will forever change the way you look at golf. more...

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