Best and most complete golf books I have read in a long time
932691
This is a very cerebral book on golf perfect for the golfer who is equally philosophical as he is passionate about the game of golf. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! I recommend this book wholeheartedly for anybody trying to ascertain a better understand of golf!
1307973
This is one of the best books I have read for learning the basics of golf -- from the grip to the stance to the follow through.
218529
He demonstrates a very good command of what many of us believe is the hardest game to play well.  He and his family have long been among golf's greatest teachers.
Here with four basic areas: ball striking, short game, mental game and physical conditioning, he gives any golfer wishing to improve four key areas to look into developing.
Many scoff at such suggestions, thinking it isn't detailed enough.  He not only provides the basics of the swing, but then what I think is excellent unique area of this is book is the section" "Harmon's Hints, or Just Do It!"  To give but one example out of this excellent some twenty page suggestions (about 100 in all) is  "Putting on Wet Greens"  --- Allow for about half as much break."
Most high handicappers don't want to work on their game, i.e. mental and conditioning and strategy like Butch teaches here.  Just teach me to "grip and rip 300."
This is definitely good book for all caliber players to benefit from.
2328277
This is one of the best instructional books on golf that I've read.  It gets into every detail of the the golf swing, from the tee shot to the putt.  Each section offers the student several drills that will help to reinforce what he has learned as well as to help develop the "feel" of the proper swing.  No "quick fixes" here, but plenty of practical information that can assist in improving your game.
2359611
This has been my favorite golf book to date. I love the format. As a young professional with an ever growing family and a good amount of travel for work, I barely have time for golf let alone reading about golf. It is easy to reference and read. The tips are wonderful because they are concise and easy to remember. My Golf IQ was increased a lot since reading this book. The small details and information about course IQ really help reduce strokes and improve play.

I am a big fan of a quick tip that is easy to remember, short but has tremendous value. I keep a short list in my phone with about 10 bullet points I reference before a round to get my mind in the game and improve the small details. This book is along those same lines and love it.

John's articles and website have also been a huge help on my game. They should also be referenced and followed. He a great golfer but not a tour player so you can actually relate to his skill. His tips aren't based tour level play and blasting a drive 310 yards and a wedge to the green. He actually helps you improve your skill and knowledge of how to play the game through scrambling, course positioning, etc.
238725
I found this book an excellent resource for golfers of any level, but especially for us weekend hacks who love the game. The author provides an interesting history lesson, as well as a sobering overview of golf equipment as we see being marketed today. I strongly urge anyone who is about to spend hundreds, maybe even thousands of dollars on new sticks to read this book first. I trust you won't regret it.
4476327
Terrific book by a great writer. I read Bamberger's three other books on golf and they were all "5 star". Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys the game and the legends and secret legends that the game produces.
507917
James Dobson writes about the great golf and life experiences of many of the most famous golfers and golf personalities of the last century.  While writing about them, he is living the dream of students of the game everywhere. There are additional insights about Arnold Palmer, Peggy Kirk Bell, architects and amateurs in all walks of life - all delivered from the standpoint of friend that can't believe their good fortune to be in the presence.  Funny stories, moving stories, inspirational stories.  If you can't get enough of golf - the game, the people and the venues - you've got to get this book.
1071726
My note to the author:

Christo,
I've just finished reading your book cover to cover, but I'm sure, just like Mr. Hogan's own 5 Lessons, I'll be revisiting your book constantly for the entire rest of my own swing evolution.

Your background in the study and emulation of the most difficult of movements has been evident throughout the entire book. Your ability to verbalize nuances and feels to the clearest degree puts your book well above any of the ones I've read to this day (and I own and have read A TON of golf books). Like you kept mentioning in your book, you're not a golf pro, but I think that only serves to solidify your standing as a veritable liaison between us and Mr. Hogan.

This book is a real gem and I'll be using it as my Atlas and GPS on my swing journey from today forward.

With all my respect,

Gabe
1230266
Superb book. Read many golf instructional books over the years and this tops them all on useful advice on the full swing. Doesn't depart from most traditional teaching radically but has weeded through the tips we all regularly read to get down to the real meat of hitting the long ball.  Pete
1518382
Most golf instruction books deal with the look and points of the golf swing. None deal with the dynamics, and when they do they are either very vague or just not really to the point of you being able to understand what they are saying. Bobby hit the mark  on all points in this book. His explanations are easy to understand and his brief explanations of his experiences with others and the game are enlightening. My ball striking has greatly improved from reading this book. I look forward to playing better golf as soon as the weather allows. If you are considering buying this book you will not be disappointed with your purchase.
3285491
This book is a must have for golfers of every level. If you are like me, you're tired of having a golf game that consists of tips and tricks your buddies give you out on the course. The 7 Laws was my first step in actually knowing what I was supposed to be doing. Nick makes it so easy to visualize and put into practice proper technique. I got my copy of Kinetic Golf while attending the Masters Tournament this year, and couldn't put it down. I have taken lessons and improved my game, but eventually the old habits creep back in and I forget every little detail the instructor gave on how to hit every type of shot. Kinetic Golf is a must have reference guide to use after each round as you review the mistakes you made. Pulling your shots with an uphill lie? You can fix it quick with Nicks effective instructions at your constant finger tips.

I find the images extremely helpful in actually putting the words into action. I take the book with me to the driving range to insure I am practicing correctly. Thanks Nick for lowering my SCORE!
3555407
Great book, very enjoyable read and I've applied it to way more than golf!
1667985
The hands downs best golf book I have ever purchased. Ben Hogan breaks down the golf swing into 5 parts. Each one makes sense and it is without gimmicks. If you are new to the game or been at it for 20 plus years (like me) this book is for you!
2285017
When I was trying to get into golf a few months back, I had no idea how to truly play the game. So I looked for a book to help explain the game and the deeper part of it. Thankfully I found this book. It's helped so much in my golf game and oddly enough, helped me in life outside of the sport. The insights and tips given in this book are amazing and can be used in any sport or aspect of life. I truly recommend this book to not only golfer, but everyone.
1974778
Let me set the stage.  I am 65 years old and recently underwent two shoulder surgeries the last one in February 2010.  Prior to the surgeries I had a 4/5 handicap; after the surgeries a 9/10 and lost a lot of yardage with all of my clubs.  I would shoot in the mid 80s to low 90s and was understandably getting frustrated.

I read Zone Golf and listened to only a few of the many self-hypnosis tracks on the CD that came with the book plus more tracks that you can download from a web site.  My first time out on the course after reading the book and listening to the tracks I shot an 80 and the 80 did not truly reflect how well I played.  Most of the self-talk that I had experienced prior to reading the book was gone as long as I remained aware of what I was doing.  It was when I started playing in an old automatic mode that I got into trouble.  But when I used the principles in the book I quickly got back on track.  Where before I almost gave up the game, now I can't wait to play again.

Here is the best part.  The book would make a fabulous book for business owners and/or sales people.  I am the Designated Broker for 100 real estate agents and I can assure you that sales people have the same self-doubt and self-talk about their business that golfers have about their golf game.  Since the self-hypnosis scripts are written out in the book, it would be very easy to substitute Sales for Golf and you would have a sales book that would almost certainly help improve a person's business.  The book makes you more aware of what you are thinking and what you are telling yourself.  When you become aware of what you are saying you have the opportunity to change.  As the Law of Attraction indicates, you become more of what you think about and this book will help you think about the proper things in golf and life.
3244978
I read the 1976 version as I learned the game in 1977, and it gave the most methodical, comprehensive, and intelligent perspective on every aspect of the game of any book I have read since then.
I have had several very  well qualified pros since those days and this book provided me with a  foundation to make sense of what I was hearing in lessons that followed.  My handicap would not have been a 2 unless I had read this book.  I am  certain that had I continued on the golf team I would have made it to the  tour, which I credit to Jack's great insights into the game.
An absolute  must for any serious golfer.