Golf is all that really matters!
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Moe knew that the only thing that mattered in life is how you while it away. Life is just a temporary trip that ends in the ground. And all that really matters is how you spend the time until the ground. Moe knew that golf is all that matters!
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Reviewed by Cherie Fisher for Reader Views (4/07)

Calling all Golfers!  "Waggle" is the answer to a golfer's dream of a great novel.  You don't have to be an avid golfer to enjoy this book either, because first-time author Joe Redden Tigan does an excellent job of explaining the strategy around the game.  I thoroughly enjoyed the story as a novice to the game - well, I am not exactly a novice since I have been playing for several years, just facing up to the fact that I lack talent when my golf instructor told me a couple of summers ago that I was job security.

The book is full of golf terminology, including the title.  What is a Waggle?  The Golfer's definition is "Waggle - is to make small movements of the club head back-and-forth at approach, prior to grounding the club. Waggling is common with woods and any iron used off a tee. It can be a nervous habit, or it can be an intentional movement designed to help the golfer trigger the swing or to help the golfer achieve the tempo they are looking for."

I especially enjoyed Tigan's lead-in to every chapter.  He does it by describing each hole at the fictional Triple-the Pines public golf course in a hilarious way.  For example, Hole #12 "Those who mockingly refer to the smaller march that comes into play on this hole as `Black Bog' due to greens keeper Phil Black's unfortunate late-night mishap with a front end loader here will obtain a keener understanding of karma as they walk off the 12th green only to find that the 13th hole is engulfed by even more of it.  Chicago Golf."

The entire story takes place on July 28, 2003, an extraordinarily perfect day for golf in Chicagoland.  Conny Bromenn, after contemplating the perfect weather conditions decides that this may be the day that he will break 75.  Conny and his foursome are all in the real estate business and are all around 40.  As Conny is nearing his 40th birthday he begins to contemplate making his life more meaningful by giving back to the community.  So when the normal $5 Nassau wager is brought up, Conny decides to broach the subject of social responsibility by making pacts instead to help the community instead.  As the group agrees to this approach, the pacts definitely take on new approaches with each passing hole.

This short book is a very enjoyable read.  "Waggle" would also make a great gift for all of you who don't know what to get the golfers that you know for their birthdays, Father's Day and holidays.

Book Received at No Charge
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Fantastic club, easy to address, great ball flight, and the balls really launches off the face!

Superb clubs from Adams Golf!
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No ball is longer!  Greens on most courses are soft, fairways are green, a high spin golf ball hurts you.
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I'll start by saying that I don't play full rounds of golf as much as I should.  I go to the range more often.  Almost anyone will tell you that you have to play the full game to get better, and I agree.  Believe me, whenever I retire, this is the game I want to play.  Not necessarily because I play well, but because I want to play well.

In the search for a great golf swing, my room is literally full of piles of golf books, magazines, VHS tapes and DVD's.  I also have been a subscriber to a number of online instructional websites.  It would be unfair to say that any one of these did not do something to help my game.  The problem is, it has taken me this long to realize that too much of this information, including some very conflicting swing theories, is a very bad thing!

I am not sure where I first heard of Ernest Jones and his "Swing the Clubhead" book.  I decided to give this book a read, and right away liked the simplicity of his approach.  Yet somehow I could not translate his thoughts to my swing.  When a heard that Manuel de la Torre is a "disciple" of this type a swing, as well as his very impressive playing and teaching background, I gave his book (and later his DVD) a shot.  What I really like about his approach is again the simplicity.  At times he compares the golf swing to other routine things we do without necessarily thinking.  For example, when we throw a ball, we don't think of exactly where the hip, wrist or ankle are as we are making the throw.  Granted there needs to be a good sense of the target when throwing a ball.  The more you get used to throwing to the target, the better you will get, and in the process getting the FEEL of how to throw it without thinking about it.  The same is true of the golf swing.

If you read the other favorable reviews of this book, you will see that the keys are visualizing the overall SWING (NOT THE BALL) and taking into account some very simple mechanics to achieve the swing.  His basis of the swing is the FULL swing, with the ball only "getting in the way" during the swing.  If you are like me and have spent years hitting golf balls, that can be a tough concept to lock into.  If you can get this, you are on your way.  Manuel's approach is that by keeping the swing rather than the ball as the central thought, the other body parts will take care of themselves.

Granted, like anything it takes some regular practice to get the right feel of this swing to be consistent.  I have been using this approach for about 6 months, and I can at least say that my shots are a lot more accurate than they were before.  Hopefully the better scores will follow.  I have seen some improvement there too, but will know better when I start playing more.  With this approach, I at least feel more confident when I do get out there.

As a side note, to find a way to practice the golf swing more often, I bought some practice hitting mats and Birdie Balls.  If you are not familiar with these, Birdie Balls when struck travel only about 40-60 yards.  That way I can have these in my car and turn any given empty baseball field into my own personal driving range.  The hitting mats are so you won't tear up the grass (and should keep you out of jail if the cops happen to be driving by).  Make sure the mats  are heavy enough so they will stay in pace as you are hitting them.  I happen to use Real Feel mats.  Overall this is a great way to keep your swing going if you can't get to the course or range.  Give them a try!

P.S. I started off giving this book 4 stars, but after rechecking the table of contents, I switched it to 5.  With the possible exception of an in-depth discussion of golf equipment, this book (240 pages) is very comprehensive, including both the physical and mental aspects of the overall game.  Definitely a solid book, and an excellent value!
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Probably one of the most important books I have ever read. I was so impressed after reading the kindle version I bought the hardback copy as well for my library. There wasn't a single page that didn't contain words of wisdom. After reading the first half of the book I put into practice some of the processes Mr Parent talked about and I have to say I have never enjoyed 18 holes more. At 60 I have been playing for about 4 years and am a 12 handicapper. This book will take me to another level. But the real kicker is that it isn't just a book about golf... Brilliant!
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This book not only covers all of the basic positions of the swing and every golf shot you might encounter, but includes a mini-drill with each position or shot to help you achieve them.

This is also a book to grow with because the book is divided into sections for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced golfer.

In addition, and what really makes the book exceptional, is every page has a photograph to clarify the written instruction.  This is a truly comprehensive golf instruction book. A winner in all aspects!
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I am just an "Average Joe" who finds golf to be a pleasant, relaxing stress-reliever.  It is ridiculous for me to spend $45+ on a dozen of golf balls when I am not all that concerned about superior performance.  Honestly, I have found these balls to perform just as well FOR ME as other balls that cost twice as much or more.  If you are an "Average Joe" this is a very good golf ball at an very fair price.  If you are a Pro, you might notice a difference between this ball an its expensive counterparts.  I don't.  And I will continue to buy this ball for my stress-relieving hobby.  Thank you, Srixon!
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My husband loved it! Showing it off to all his golf buddies! Thank you!
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The best part about this book is that Pennick gets right to the point. There's not a lot of fluff in this book - just precise direction that can quickly change/improve your golf game. This guy was a genius.
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Explains the modern golf swing excact and to the point. Focuses on reproducibility of the swing and makes you understand excactly what it is that you are trying to acheive in a very concise and direct way. It fixed my swing completely! Best golf read ever!
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This made me want to "rekindle" my golf game.
The words and instruction were clear, concise and fun to read(great photos).
The author seems to have an insight into how to make the sweet spot take on a life of it's own..............loved it!
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I have been playing Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf since its early editions on my old Pentium PC.  It has truly come a long way, and the series has motivated me to take up the real game.  This version has become the most realistic to date in simulating the golf swing, with the integration of the Wii MotionPlus.  I would personally like integration with the Wii Balance Board (but it is not truly wide enough, for most people's golf stances) which could help in increasing difficulty by using the proper weight shift.

You are now able to fade or draw the ball, in the advanced setting (you can also pull, slice, hook or push your shots also). The graphics, dynamic weather feature and new courses/players make this a very entertaining game with a high replay factor. Putting is closer to life than any prior version.  In fact, TW2010 simulates real putting quite accurately (minus the weight of the club and feel of the contact of the putter with the ball).  Pitch shots are more accurate than TW2008 and registration of your movements do not lead to quirks that I frequently experienced (swinging forward ended up making a backswing and bringing the club down made a 20 to 60 yard shot).  Set up for players of all abilities, your child can compete with you in All Play mode while you can take on advanced settings.  Other additions such as Arcade Mode and Frisbee golf make this a great 'party' game, too.

Your ability to customize your golfer still exists, like in previous versions, and your 'experience' points allow you to improve your golfer's attributes.  You can still compete with the tour professionals in the PGA Tour Season but now the FEDEX Cup standings has been included.  The flyby view and commentaries allow the users to get a feel of 'being there'. They have replaced the original announcers with Kelly Tilghman (Golf Channel) and Scott Van Pelt, which is a refreshing change. Courses are very accurate in their depictions; now included are the Bethpage Black Course which is one of the most challenging courses in the world of golf and Torrey Pines.  I love the nostalgia of playing the Old Course at St Andrews and playing Pebble Beach.  One course that is still missing (that I would welcome in a future edition) is Augusta National - Home of the Masters, the equivalent of the Super Bowl for Golf.

I have yet to compete on the world stage with online play, but I look forward to doing so in the coming months.

Overall, this game satisfies my golf desires when I cannot make it out to the real golf course.  I would go on to say that this game alone is worth getting a Wii, if you love golf.
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We love this game! It travels easily (deck of cards) and the math is perfect for our kiddo. Adults enjoy this game too. You don't have to be a golf enthusiast to love this game! We bought as gift for all the family this year!
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Accurate to a tee, its even helping me play better golf and much faster.  Absolutely love it!!
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I only write reviews for AWESOME products, so listen up. I thought i was already a strong driver, albeit unpredictable control, i could tank it 280 on a good day with the wind behind me. On my first day with this club, i was straighter than i've ever played, but if thats not enough.....i hit a 321 yd drive on a par 4. I know the ydage because i use GolfPadGPS app on my phone...if i can i'll attach a screen capture of my drive on here if I can.
Buy this club NOW before u cant. (I may buy a second one just as an emergency backup). Whew..hate writing these things, but it ready deserves the accolades its been getting.
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There I was, the 4th hole at Boca Royal. Par 4 379 yards dog leg right. Teed up with one of these baby's and hit one of the best drives of my life. Nice draw shot, great bounce and roll. Landed perfect just before the water on a sweet spot of fairway just before the drop zone. My buddies were amazed.  70 yards to go, proceeded to  blade the ball into the water. Oh well - you know why they call it "golf"