For those of us that enjoy the lighter side of golf, this is a definite must read and chances are you'll be rolling on the floor in no time at all. Too often, golfing books are so serious that it is difficult to wade through them. The industry seems to be addicted to dry tomes that are either dissecting a swing to infinite pieces or carrying on about historical figures and past events that may not be helpful to today's golfers. If you love the game and just want to have a little fun, this is the perfect book for you. That's not to say that the other types of books don't have their own unique purpose, but this is truly the lighter side of golf.
The entire book reads like one big inside joke and pretty much only golfer's will understand the humor. If you've ever made it out of one bunker only to land in another, this is definitely the book that will appeal to you. In fact, that's the title of one of the 72 tips contained in the book. The list gets even more humorous as you go and without a doubt, every little problem that golfer's face today is addressed in a funny manner.
However when you strip all of this humor away, you end up with a book that really teaches you how to improve your game. The author's approach is a unique one - by showing you what not to do and joking about it, he's actually teaching you the techniques you need to use to improve your swing, get past hazards and finally get the scores you really want to be getting.
I like this approach and it's incredibly useful. The tips are not only funny but they really do work in the real world. You don't get the impression that the author spends his life behind a desk and never really gets out there to enjoy (or not) the game. You really feel akin to him since most of us have gone through the exact same struggles. It's a matter of feeling like you can really connect with this person and through this, the author opens the door to some really effective teaching techniques.
You'll get the feeling of being on the 19th hole when you read this book. It's very relaxed and very laid back and it should not intimidate any reader. The author manages to establish a rapport with the reader almost instantly and that is carried through the entire book. If you haven't read the first edition of this book yet, we highly recommend that one as well for even more tips and plenty of jokes.
Overall, this is a terrific book and it would make a great gift for any golfer. Whether you're just starting out or you are a seasoned pro, there is something here for everyone to enjoy and get more than a just a few laughs.
Originally posted 2008-07-18 05:53:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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