null Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Unconscious Putting Unconscious Scoring Both by Dave Stockton Philly Golf Guy and cbhenri10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Reading Jack's Golf My Way. Cool book to feel connected with his thought process. Other recommendations: Hogans - 5 Fundamentals of Golf Rotella - Golf is not a game of perfect Rotella - Putting out of your Mind Brodie - Every Shot Counts Barzeski/Wedzik - Lowest Score Wins The last two are more strategy books on playing percentage golf. Really good info, just have to practically apply. I read those before the start of every season as a reminder. Rusty1885 and DaveP043 2 Quote Epic Flash SZ 9o w/ Ventus 6X Rogue 4wd w/ ATMOS Red 7X CBX 20o w/ ATMOS Blue 7S tipped 1" JPX 900 Tour 4i - PW (standard lofts) Rifle SM6 51o, 59o, SM7 55o 2019 ProV1x Custom Ming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaNNsN Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Don't think I saw it but I thought Dave Peltz short game bible had some good info and tips. Like others have said Harvey Pennick's books are good esp his little red book. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansas King Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 If you'd looking to expand your horizons a bit, Understanding the Golf Swing by Manuel de la Torre is great. It provides you with a different lens to view golf from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaid Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Has anyone here read "The Golfing Machine" by Homer Kelly? I've heard it's got great information but is a bit of a difficult read. Prices for used copies are always in excess of $50 as well, so have yet to pull the trigger for something that I might not enjoy reading. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote WITB: Stan Thompson “Reactionizer” persimmon woods 1-4 Spalding Tour Edition 3-PW Spalding Top-Flite E.V.A. Sand Club Rife Legend Z Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDubya23 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I don't do much reading at all, but I did read the little red book at the end of last year and it was good. I need to pick up other golf related reads, I just can never tell myself to sit down and read. Quote Driver: Ping G 9.5* Fairway: TaylorMade AeroBurner Hybrid: Adams Blue Irons: TaylorMade Burner 2.0 Wedges: TaylorMade Tour Preferred EF Putter: Odyssey O-Works #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Off of Plaid's suggestion, I got the Michael Breed book: The Picture Perfect Golf Swing. It's been a great tool in my video analysis. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Been looking for some ideas on how to improve my game and have been looking for a book/approach on strategy for playing and practicing. I have been researching every shot counts, lowest score wins, and the decade program. Found some good videos in the decade approach and it all makes sense, I understand the concepts behind strokes gained so I am not looking for an explanation on that aspect. I think I am really looking for a evaluation program so I can measure improvement whether it is practice or an actual round. It seem like lowest score wins might be the best option based on limited availability of information; there is no preview of the book or table of contents listing available for me to see what is included. I am generally pretty cheap so $30 for a book seems pretty expensive especially if it isn't going to provide what I am looking for. I tried used. Is amazon and I hav to say I find it shocking that a used copy it $10+ more than buying a new copy. I saw the earlier post that recommended it for a newer golfer so I am wondering if anyone else has read the book and found value in the provided information. Or if anyone else has recommendations on a practice plan. I am comfortable off tee so I am pretty sure I want to focus on iron play to hit more greens and short game to get closer to the pin. both if these areas seem to be the recommended areas to improve scores. I am not looking for a mental approach to the game so no Rotella or Vision54 type recommendations. Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I'd say one of the absolute best books for beginners is Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf Caution when reading this book... It has been noted numerous times that what Hogan presents in the book are, in-fact, not what he's doing in real-life with his swing. It may have “felt†that way to him, but it wasn't what he practiced. I bought it years ago and three different pros said “cautionâ€. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I say find a book that CONFIRMS your pro's teachings to help give you another way to look at the same thought/movement/process. If you go out and buy a book that is counter to what he's teaching you, you'll end-up with conflicting thoughts, and then you're down the road to having problems. There are THOUSANDS of books written on the swing... Caution!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 So... I'm a 20 handicapper with an ambitious, but in my opinion attainable goal of shooting in the 80's by the end of this season, 70's next season, and scratch soon after. I have a new coach who is awesome (if you're in the Long Island area and need a good coach let me know) and my lessons and all are helping tremendously. But I have found that by following my lesson plans and drills I get one dimensional at times and don't progress as quickly as I'd like. But then after reading certain books, I've had that "AH HA!" moment nearly every time where something I thought was "good" was really totally wrong, or I didn't totally understand something my coach told me to do, or any number of other reasons. So I'm curious to know what books would you all recommend to a newer golfer, or just any golfer in general. Maybe it's an author who explains things in a way that you "get it" every time (I feel like Hank Haney hits the nail on the head for me all the time), or maybe a book that changed your game completely, or simply one you just love. I've read and like "The Plane Truth for Golfers", and found it to be very helpful with my particular swing in breaking down feels vs. reality and drills that seem to work for me. I learn best from gathering tons of information, so my goal is to get the best from the best folks in golf... The MGS Community. Thanks!! Driver: TM M2 10.5 Stiff Aldila Rogue Fairway: TM M2 Fujikara Stiff Hybrid: Nike Vapor Fly CK Tensei Stiff Irons: JPX 900 Forged Project X LZ 5.5/115 Wedges: Mizuno T7 Blue 54°, White Satin56° Putter: Nike Method Origin B1-01 I'm in a similar position (handicap) and an avid reader. The books mentioned are great reads, but I ended up categorizing my reading into two major areas; skill development and mental game. That would be my recommendation to you as well. If your looking for swing or putting skill development many of these books hit the mark - but be careful of information overload. On the mental game (which is where I needed the most help), Rotella's book was a great starting point - but the one I really liked better is 'Be a Player' by Nilesson & Marriott. The latter provides concrete steps to building the mental part of the game. Note the authors are the creators of Vision 54 and have a number of books.. alfriday101 1 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWLBMW Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 As others have said Ben Hogan's five lessons works extremely well (especially if you overlap grip, but still works for interlock); and Penick's red book for justification and acts as a quick reference. I personally recommend, Nick Faldo‘ A Swing for Life. Instruction is simplified, well written, and he explains little nuances in great detail. Also, Leadbetter's Positive Practice is a quick and understandable read, ( as opposed to the A Swing, which sounds a lot like stack and tilt). I'd also recommend Phil's Secrets of the Short Game, but only the chipping, pitching, and bunker play. The putter section lacks a bit of luster. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote WITB 2021 Driver: Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo 9* w/ C.Kua Stiff FW: Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo 15* w/ C.Kua Stiff HY: Cleveland Launcher Halo 19* w/ C.Kua Stiff Irons: Titleist 716 AP1 4-PW w/ KBS 90 Stiff Wedges: Vokey SM8 50*, 54*, & 60^ Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Laguna 2 OR OG Futura Ball: ProV1/V1x OR Chrome Soft TT Bag: Sun Mountain 2019 4.5 14way carry Clothes: Nike OR Under Armour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemclub Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Not sure if I saw it or not, but I would put James Sieckmann - Your Short Game Solution ahead of Pelz book. Pelz is guilty of over complicating things at times (although his analysis is spot on). Sieckmann will give you the simplest approach to the short game I have read to date. StrokerAce 1 Quote Bag: Bennington Quiet Organizer 9-Lite (link) Cart: 3.5+ Driver: F9 speedback, Accra iWood Woods: Sonartec GS Tour 14*, Fujikura Six S DI: T-MB 2 iron, KBS Tour-V 120 X, Irons: PP-9003SN 4-GW, Nippon 1150GH Stiff Wedges: 1957 K-grind SW, LW, Nippon 1150GH Stiff Putter: EXO Indianapolis (link) Ball: MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWahoo Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 The Art of War by Sun Tzu. Many times the battle on the course is won or lost before getting on the course. Never fight a battle on the course that you know you cannot win, play within your ability. The course is what you must defeat, know its tactics. JohnSmalls, HardcoreLooper and gaussman1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaussman1 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 The Art of War by Sun Tzu. Many times the battle on the course is won or lost before getting on the course. Never fight a battle on the course that you know you cannot win, play within your ability. The course is what you must defeat, know its tactics. So never tee off until my opponent has the rising sun in his eyes? tony@CIC and TheWahoo 2 Quote Rogue SZ 10.5 *NEW* Fujikura Pro Green 65 X Rogue 15 degree Evnflow Blue 6.5 Back in the Bag Z765 4-G Nippon Modus 120 Stiff 54 and 60 Amazing Grace Ass Kicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfriday101 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I"m with Tony. The book, "Be a Player" is my top book on developing on course skills to improve your gome. The earlier book by the same authors is also very good: "Every Shot Must Have a Purpose". The two are complementary. I would start with the first book and then move on to "Be a Player." There are three books in the series. The second book in the series didn't help me as much as the first and third. It build on the ideas of "Every Shot", but didn't move the needle like "Be a Player." "The Practice Manual" by Young has a lot of good stuff in it, including lots of specific drills to help you improve skills. It is a bit dense if you are not interested in learning theory, but worth the read. The first section and third are quite good. The first time I read this, I skimmed the theory parts and concentrated on the practical stuff. I later went back and read the entire book carefully. I guess I just wasn't ready for all the theory the first time I read it. cnosil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palvord Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 First book I would get would be Dave Pelz's Short Game Bible....read it practice his drills and you'll drop strokes around the green. I wholeheartedly agree! I'm only 6 chapters in and feel I'm a different golfer. He points out so many things that I have never thought of from 125 yards and in and how to conquer these shots. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote In my Ultralight Stand Bag: Driver: Rogue 10.5° - LH - Project X EvenFlow 60 Stiff Woods: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff King F9 - LH - 5/6 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff Irons: King F9 - LH - 5-GW - KBS C-Taper Lite Stiff Wedges: King Black - LH - 52° 56° 60° - KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Stiff Putter: - Impact No. 3 Ball: Maxfli TourX Rangefinder: LX5 Watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zylem Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 The Masters: Golf, Money, and Power in Augusta, Georgia by Curt Sampson. This is a great story about all the history behind Augusta. If you like this book then I also have to recommend Hogan by the same author as well. These books won't help your game but they will make you love the game even more. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goaliewales14 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 A book that I was really fond of was Golf is not a Game of Perfect. It talks about the mental side of the game. Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue ST Max 3 Wood: Taylormade SIM 3 Utility Iron: Srixon U85 4i – 5i: Taylormade P790 6i – AW: Taylormade P770 SW: Taylormade MG3 TW Grind LW: Taylormade Hi-Toe 3 Low Bounce Putter: PXG Battle Ready One & Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palvord Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 A book that I was really fond of was Golf is not a Game of Perfect. It talks about the mental side of the game. I love the title and know nothing else of the book. If I can keep reminding myself of that, I'm sure it will make the rounds much more enjoyable. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote In my Ultralight Stand Bag: Driver: Rogue 10.5° - LH - Project X EvenFlow 60 Stiff Woods: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff King F9 - LH - 5/6 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff Irons: King F9 - LH - 5-GW - KBS C-Taper Lite Stiff Wedges: King Black - LH - 52° 56° 60° - KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Stiff Putter: - Impact No. 3 Ball: Maxfli TourX Rangefinder: LX5 Watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No3PuttLaLa Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 May not be the best but I thoroughly enjoyed it... Range Bucket List: The Golf Adventure of a Lifetime by James Dodson Highly recommended Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote Driver: M4 10.5* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Woods: M6 3W 15* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Hybrid: M4 Rescue 19* / KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 85g Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Irons: Z585 4-AW / KBS Tour 90 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Wedges: CBX - 56* & 60* / KBS Hi Rev 2.0 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Putter: Sigma 2 Tyne 4 Platinum / Superstroke Pistol Ball: Project a Bag: Hoofer 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 May not be the best but I thoroughly enjoyed it... Range Bucket List: The Golf Adventure of a Lifetime by James Dodson Highly recommended Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Oh man. My favorite Golf Author. I've read everyone of his golf books and can't recommend them enough. Final Rounds and Son of the Game are good ones to start with. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy gaussman1 and No3PuttLaLa 2 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 just finished the Rotella book - "golf is not a game of perfect"... quick read (finished it in about 2 days) and some good insightful stuff that stands the test of time. moved on to "the impact zone" by Bobby Clampett... interesting read and it does has some good stuff. his BIG thing is "4 inches in front of the ball" ... meaning that should be the deepest part of your divot and that too many players don't take one or start their divot at or behind the ball....he also really harps on getting a lot of lag in your swing. I know, those are 3 letters that cause a lot of grief in the golf swing, but he does have a point about making sure you maximize the power/force in your swing and don't "lose" it prior to impact. He doesn't tell you how to swing in the book - his concept is swing it how you want but make sure you follow these 5 'dynamics'.... worth it if you haven't read it yet. look forward to more book recommendations as I've been looking through this thread for suggestions. on my list ... unconscious putting by stockton....short game solution by james sieckmann....one of the nilson/marriott books Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjaminButtonz Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Arnold Palmer “A Life Well Played†Hands down my favorite book of all time. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote Papa-Bear was Here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txmason123 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 First book I would get would be Dave Pelz's Short Game Bible....read it practice his drills and you'll drop strokes around the green. So I ordered a used copy of this book through Amazon for $10 including shipping. When I opened it up, I saw that it was autographed by Pelz. How cool is that? cnosil, StrokerAce and BenjaminButtonz 3 Quote Mizuno JPX EZ driver Taylormade SLDR HL 3 wood Mizuno JPX EZ hybrids 3 & 4 Mizuno JPX EZ Irons 4-G Titleist SM6 Vokey wedge 54.10 Odyssey White Hot Pro V-line putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Ive read tons. More story or bio type than instructional. Some of my favorites. John Fienstein -A Good Walk Spoiled -Open: InSide the Ropes at Bethpage Bkack -The First Major -2016 Ryder Cup -Caddie for Life Bruce Edwards Story -Tales from Q School -The Majors the story of 2003 Majors. James Dodson Anything by him and thank me later. But start with Final Rounds So many more. But those are my two favorite authors and I've read just about everything from each of them. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy StrokerAce 1 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Taylor Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 On 7/8/2017 at 6:28 PM, gaussman1 said: Get "The Golf Omnibus" by P.G. Wodehouse. A collection of his short stories written in the early 1900s. Wonderfully funny. You won't learn any technique but you will get a look into the heart and soul of the game. The only thing better is to get the audio versions read by Jonathan Cecil. Perfect for the golfer on a road trip. Quote Burner 2.0 Woods TP X-Stiff JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4-LW Versa #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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