Unf#ck Your Golf Swing Book

[slash25rc]

Has anyone ever read the book, Unf#ck Your Golf Swing by Cameron Strachan? I will start by recognizing most of these books or self-teaching guides are 95% gimmicky, and that nothing supersedes traditional lessons and coaching, but I am curious about the content in regards to swing thoughts and the mental side of playing the game. I tend to get super technical and end up screwing up my swing more than helping, so I didn't know if anyone has been exposed to this book yet or not. For $27 for an online copy, there's not much risk compared to these $100+ online guides that I always get ads for. There's a couple Reddit threads saying the concept of "throwing the club" towards a target and hitting a ball in the middle of it makes sense (gives me Marooch vibes). Just curious if anyone has read it, or have any advice on apps or podcasts similar that has helped their mental game and practice? Thanks!

https://www.autogolfshop.com/unfck-your-golf-swing/

 

[tony@CIC]

I've given up on books and most youtube 'lessons' and prefer to spend my $$ with an instructor. But I'm a visual learner so it's important for me to see what I'm doing wrong and my instructor's fix. It's money well spent as my package lessons come out to only $60 (times 5 for the lesson package). My instructor who is a PGA Master instructor and a TPI certified guy uses both Mevo and video. Much better than trying to guess what's wrong and potentially fixing the 'thing' you were doing right. 

[Hacker60521]

I’m a bit like @tony@CIC.  I enjoy reading certain golf books, and have read maybe 12 or so. I tend to avoid videos, as they are trying to solve an issue, such as slicing, by assuming certain swing errors. But my slice might be caused something else.

This season I’ve taken a few lessons which have helped me much more than a book or video.

[slash25rc]

@tony@CIC @Hacker60521

Oh yes, I agree 100%--lessons have helped big time but with my work schedule now and have an 18 month old, it's hard to take advantage of them as often as I should. It's definitely the best thing for one's swing, but wanted to try and give my brain a lesson or two as well 

 

[cnosil]

I haven’t read the book, but I do believe that books and videos can help aspects of your game.  The Dan Grieve book and his videos have done wonders for my short game.   As for the book referenced, never heard of it and when i went to the site, the presentation reminded me of those snake oil sales pitches thati I would typically avoid.   If it is only $27 I don’t see the harm as long as you are committed to implementing the presented swing system.   

[cksurfdude]

4 hours ago, slash25rc said:

Has anyone ever read the book, Unf#ck Your Golf Swing by Cameron Strachan?

No but have seen the ads for it on Insta.

Suggest taking a look at another very popular - and extremely useful imo - book by Jon Sherman of Practical Golf, titled "The Four Foundations of Golf".

Almost nothing about swing technique but almost everything helpful about actually playing the game of golf ...

[slash25rc]

@cnosil @cksurfdude

Thank you both for the recommendations! I'll look into both suggestions as well!

[Shankster]

The title demands respect, I will say that.  Like @tony@CIC I learn by seeing things. I should probably go see his coach.

[tony@CIC]

20 hours ago, tony@CIC said:

I've given up on books and most youtube 'lessons' and prefer to spend my $$ with an instructor. But I'm a visual learner so it's important for me to see what I'm doing wrong and my instructor's fix. It's money well spent as my package lessons come out to only $60 (times 5 for the lesson package). My instructor who is a PGA Master instructor and a TPI certified guy uses both Mevo and video. Much better than trying to guess what's wrong and potentially fixing the 'thing' you were doing right. 

I neglected to mention/admit that is a genre of golf books that I read and will continue to do so - it's about the mental side of the game. Something I need to focus on and much cheaper than a golf therapist.