Hogan was a player whose ball-striking ability was so precise that he literally wore down the grooves in the sweet spot of the clubface. He would concentrate so intensely during play that he could look straight through other competitors, spectators, and even his wife. He was a highly disciplined professional who practiced so diligently before and after competitive rounds that he made his palms bleed and turned the skin to leather. He was Mr. Ben Hogan, the man who, of all golf professionals past and present, had the most influence on the game's techniques since Bobby Jones. In The Hogan Way, acclaimed author and former golf teacher and senior instruction editor of Gold Magazine John Andrisani analyzes every aspect of Hogan's techniques to help you improve your game faster than ever before. Tapping into the talent of a shotmaking genius-the purest striker of a golf ball that ever lived--Andrisani shows how to apply the secrets of Hogan's setup and swing to your own game using today's technologically advanced clubs. As he traces the history of Hogan's commanding swing, Andrisani makes clear which aspects of Hogan's style are worth imitating and which ones are not. Most importantly, this invaluable guide reveals secrets about the Hogan techniques that have never been shared before, including how he shaved strokes off his score and hit his trademark power-fade shot. Here, too, are insights into the master's golfing mind, his practice approach, and his unique course-management skills. Filled with rare photographs and illustrations that demonstrate the extra-special qualities of Hogan's shotmaking methods, The Hogan Way is your essential handbook for playing good golf.
Lessons From the Master After making golf history by winning the 1930 Grand Slain and having won thirteen of the twenty-seven major championships he entered, Bobby Jones retired at the tender age of twenty-eight-the most dominant player of his generation. Even in the Tiger Woods era, the legend of Bobby Jones lives on and continues to guide future generations of golfers. In The Bobby Jones Way, acclaimed golf writer John Andrisani analyzes Jones's powerful, near perfect swing and flawless execution to show you, regardless of your level of play, how you can benefit from insights into Jones's driving, pitching, chipping, and putting techniques. After watching countless hours of footage showing Jones swinging the club, and through interviews with Jim McLean and other top-rated instructors, Andrisani was able to break the code and make new discoveries about Jones's unique method. The Bobby Jones Way includes fully illustrated instructional insights that go far beyond the elements of the swing and thus will serve as your guidebook to improvement. The book also traces Jones's learning process and teaches you how to hit creative shots, including Jones's bread-and-butter supercontrolled power draw, and provides you with techniques to save vital strokes. Andrisani also looks at what was so special about Jones's course-management skills, and teaches you how to cure swing and shot-making problems on the practice tee as Jones did, so you can become a more complete player and enjoy the game more.
The game's big lie is that the rules of golf are simple. The actual fact is that they are complex and confusing, which is why millions of earnest amateurs unwittingly violate them every time they play. PGA Tour official Mark Russell is one of golf's best at making complicated rules decisions clear and understandable to the best players in the world, and now he's presenting his common sense approach in plain drawings and plainer English. If you want to truly understand the rules and confidently play by them, read this book." -- Jaime Diaz, Sport Illustrated
The first book on Tiger's revamped swing--and an essential tool to help golfers of all levels increase their driving distances and improve their game Tiger Woods, the world's greatest golfer, switched teachers and everybody is talking about his new swing. There have been numerous changes to his technique since renowned author and golf instructor John Andrisani's bestselling The Tiger Woods Way hit the shelves in 1997. And the overall improvement in Woods' game has everyone asking the same question: what is he doing differently since switching to teaching guru Hank Haney and how can I use these lessons to improve my own game? Drawing from interviews with golf instructors familiar with Tiger's swing, professional golfers who have played with Tiger, television golf analysts, and his own independent study and analysis of Tiger's game, Andrisani offers detailed, easy-to-follow instructions on Woods' new swing in short, simple chapters for the first time anywhere. With numerous photos--clearly showing the differenced between Tiger's new and old swing--this book is a must-have for Tiger fans and golfers everywhere.
Jack Nicklaus set a record for most career victories in major championships, capturing a total of eighteen between 1962 and 1986, including six Masters wins. In 1988 Golf Magazine named the "Golden Bear" Golfer of the Century, recognizing his exceptional swing and shot-making game, his strength as a golf ambassador, and his contributions to the game, including ushering in power-hitting. In The Nicklaus Way, acclaimed golf writer John Andrisani analyzes how Nicklaus created such a powerful swing and developed near perfect shot selection. Andrisani also reveals the secrets to Nicklaus's mental and course-management games, and shows golfers how to prepare thoroughly for a round of golf -- Nicklaus style. What makes this book unique is that Andrisani goes far beyond the fundamentals of the setup and swing that Nicklaus learned from teacher Jack Grout and that enabled him to win so many major championships. Taking the instructional analysis process to the next level, Andrisani identifies for the first time subtle technical points of Nicklaus's swing that are not talked about in any of his instructional books or videos, as well as some new swing fundamentals Nicklaus learned from other top teachers such as Rick Smith. In The Nicklaus Way, Andrisani also looks at Nicklaus's tee-to-green game, sharing with golfers the ins and outs of this great golfer's uncanny shot-making game. The instruction is easy to follow, so golfers will have no excuse for not being able to hit everything from a power fade drive to a biting short iron to a long putt.
Tiger Woods' swing mechanics--superefficient and fundamentally sound--enable him to consistently drive the ball well over 300 yards, farther than anyone currently on the Tour. In The Tiger Woods Way, GOLF Magazine's former senior editor of instruction, John Andrisani, shares his analysis of Tiger's flawless swing technique to help golfers of all levels learn how to increase their driving distances and improve their games. Drawing from his independent study and analysis of Tiger's game, John Andrisani offers detailed, easy-to-follow instructions on Tiger Woods' swing in four simple chapters: Getting Ready for Action Explains Tiger's unique setup position, which borrows key elements from Jack Nicklaus' and Ben Hogan's own techniques. Building Power Shows you how to increase the resistance between your upper and lower body to help you make Tiger's powerful takeaway action your own. Unleashing Power Outlines Tiger's ideal impact body-and-club position to enable you to hit solid shots consistently. Iron Power Reveals the fundamentals of Tiger's iron swing to allow you to hit the ball stiff to the flag.
It may be true that no athlete is bigger than the game, but one thing is certain: Tiger Woods is golf. From dominating the junior ranks in his boyhood, to becoming the first player in history to hold four major championship trophies at once—the Masters, U.S. Open, British Open, and PGA—it has been his mental game that fuels his fire. For the first time ever, John Andrisani explores the mind and its expansive application to golf, using Tiger Woods as the ultimate role model. Think Like Tiger shows how the champion’s techniques can be applied to anyone’s game. Learn how to: • Use the power of concentration to let nothing disturb you • Meditate to alleviate mental stress and relax muscles • Use your imagination when planning shots • Practice shots that will stimulate your mind • Develop your own system for inducing self-confidence “I’m honored to say that I was one of the official members of ‘Team Tiger’. This latest book of Andrisani’s contains a great deal of insightful information about the mental game of Tiger Woods…You will learn to make the mental side of golf a priority. You will also learn how to play to your potential, by applying the thinking process to your setup, swing, and shot-making game.” —from the foreword by John Anselmo, former coach of Tiger Woods This book contains an independent study and analysis by John Andrisani, former senior editor of instruction at Golf Magazine; he has not consulted with or sought the participation of Tiger Woods in its preparation.
When Michelle Wie became the youngest player to qualify for the LPGA at age 12, she turned heads with her ability to drive the ball with startling distance and accuracy. The buzz about "the female Tiger Woods" reached a fever pitch upon her decision to turn pro at the age of 16. Dissecting one of the most envied swings in golf today, John Andrisani demonstrates the five keys to mastering Wie's power swing: the grip and setup, powering your backswing, creating a "flat spot," improving tempo, and shifting balance to change the dominant side. With detailed, stepby- step photographs from renowned golf photographer Yasuhiro Tanabe, Andrisani breaks down Wie's swing into easy-to-follow instructions.
Putting is golf’s great equalizer, a seemingly simple aspect of the game whose surprising complexity has vexed both amateurs and pros for centuries. But now, for the first time ever, you can learn to putt like the legendary Ben Hogan, the winner of 9 major championships. Recognized by many as the greatest ball-striker and on-target tee-to-green player of all time, Hogan’s prowess with the flat stick has often gone unnoticed. But Hogan’s proficiency on the greens was like none other when it came to sinking difficult putts under high-stakes tournament conditions. Hogan on the Green presents readers with a comprehensive, illustrated analysis of Hogan’s revolutionary system for sinking short-, medium-, and long-range putts on a variety of surfaces. Complete with easy-to-follow instructions for setup and stroke techniques, as well as tips on putting strategy, practice, and mastering the mental game, this book is a unique and invaluable resource for those looking to perfect their putting. With anecdotal recollections and instructional commentary from those who knew Hogan best, including 1964 US Open champion Ken Venturi and Herbert Warren Wind, Hogan’s collaborator on his classic 1957 bestseller, Five Lessons, Hogan on the Green also includes a host of practice drills and a special section of putting lessons from renowned golf coach Claude “Butch” Harmon Jr.
There are more than 25 million golfers in America who would love to improve their game and learn the secrets of golf from this assembled dream team. The heart of SuperGolf is the chapter-by-chapter analysis of golf's most enduring champions, including Ben Crenshaw, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Nancy Lopez. Each chapter focuses on a component of the game the featured champion was known for, whether set-up, swing or shotmaking. Future Hall of Fame players and their specialties are also featured. In addition to the technical instruction that reveals what gave each player their edge, SuperGolfs full of anecdotes and humorous stories from the Emerald Fairway, which provide an entertaining break from the detailed instructions on how to mimic the methods of the greatest players. Biographical information also allows the reader to trace their favorite player's career highlights.
Jack Nicklaus set a record for most career victories in major championships, capturing a total of eighteen between 1962 and 1986, including six Masters wins. In 1988 Golf Magazine named the "Golden Bear" Golfer of the Century, recognizing his exceptional swing and shot-making game, his strength as a golf ambassador, and his contributions to the game, including ushering in power-hitting. In The Nicklaus Way, acclaimed golf writer John Andrisani analyzes how Nicklaus created such a powerful swing and developed near perfect shot selection. Andrisani also reveals the secrets to Nicklaus's mental and course-management games, and shows golfers how to prepare thoroughly for a round of golf -- Nicklaus style. What makes this book unique is that Andrisani goes far beyond the fundamentals of the setup and swing that Nicklaus learned from teacher Jack Grout and that enabled him to win so many major championships. Taking the instructional analysis process to the next level, Andrisani identifies for the first time subtle technical points of Nicklaus's swing that are not talked about in any of his instructional books or videos, as well as some new swing fundamentals Nicklaus learned from other top teachers such as Rick Smith. In The Nicklaus Way, Andrisani also looks at Nicklaus's tee-to-green game, sharing with golfers the ins and outs of this great golfer's uncanny shot-making game. The instruction is easy to follow, so golfers will have no excuse for not being able to hit everything from a power fade drive to a biting short iron to a long putt.
Utilizes the championship skills of PGA superstar Sergio Garcia to demonstrate how golfers can improve their own golfing techniques, using detailed instruction, practical advice, and black-and-white photographs to follow Garcia's tee-to-green game and reveal the basics of his swing, setup, and putting shots. Reprint.
Tiger Woods turns to him for advice. Shouldn't you? Whether you're an aspiring pro or just a weekend hacker, you too can benefit from the hottest teacher in golf today -- the man who helped Tiger hone his skills. Presenting strategies for golfers of all levels, Butch Harmon shows you: HOW TO APPROACH EACH HOLE HOW TO PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS WHEN TO TAKE RISKS, AND WHEN TO AVOID THEM AND MUCH MORE! To make his lessons more fun and more challenging, Harmon has selected eighteen holes from America's greatest courses to illustrate his techniques. Packed with full-color photos and diagrams,Butch Harmon's Playing Lessonsfulfills every golfer's dream -- the chance to play legendary holes in the company of a world-renowned pro.
You're no idiot, of course. You know golf can be infuriating one minute and exhilarating the next. But when it comes to keeping your cool on the course during your short game, you feel like you're pitching with a pick-ax and putting with pick-up sticks. Don't clobber your clubs just yet! 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Improving Your Short Game' shows you how to lower your score and your blood pressure by getting into the swing of getting on the green. In this 'Complete Idiot's Guide', you get: -The preliminaries for improvement in pitching ,chipping and putting. -The lowdown on building up a solid, shot-making game. -Tips, techniques and drills for taking your short game to the next level. -Troubleshooting to triumph over hazards, traps and awkward lies.
Golf supersensation Daly reveals the secret to his awesome power in a step-by-step tutorial that teaches players how to hit the ball farther and straighter than they ever imagined. 70 photos.
One of the greatest golfers of all time teaches you how to broaden your repertoire of shots and add new dimensions to your game. Now everyone can benefit from Chi Chi Rodriguez's knowledge and skill with 101 Supershots. He descrsibes useful shots from tee to green, how to hit them and when to use them. Illustrations.
When Michelle Wie became the youngest player to qualify for the LPGA at age 12, she turned heads with her ability to drive the ball with startling distance and accuracy. The buzz about "the female Tiger Woods" reached a fever pitch upon her decision to turn pro at the age of 16. Dissecting one of the most envied swings in golf today, John Andrisani demonstrates the five keys to mastering Wie's power swing: the grip and setup, powering your backswing, creating a "flat spot," improving tempo, and shifting balance to change the dominant side. With detailed, stepby- step photographs from renowned golf photographer Yasuhiro Tanabe, Andrisani breaks down Wie's swing into easy-to-follow instructions.
Tiger Woods turns to him for advice. Shouldn't you? Whether you're an aspiring pro or just a weekend hacker, you too can benefit from the hottest teacher in golf today -- the man who helped Tiger hone his skills. Presenting strategies for golfers of all levels, Butch Harmon shows you: HOW TO APPROACH EACH HOLE HOW TO PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS WHEN TO TAKE RISKS, AND WHEN TO AVOID THEM AND MUCH MORE! To make his lessons more fun and more challenging, Harmon has selected eighteen holes from America's greatest courses to illustrate his techniques. Packed with full-color photos and diagrams,Butch Harmon's Playing Lessonsfulfills every golfer's dream -- the chance to play legendary holes in the company of a world-renowned pro.
The first book on Tiger's revamped swing--and an essential tool to help golfers of all levels increase their driving distances and improve their game Tiger Woods, the world's greatest golfer, switched teachers and everybody is talking about his new swing. There have been numerous changes to his technique since renowned author and golf instructor John Andrisani's bestselling The Tiger Woods Way hit the shelves in 1997. And the overall improvement in Woods' game has everyone asking the same question: what is he doing differently since switching to teaching guru Hank Haney and how can I use these lessons to improve my own game? Drawing from interviews with golf instructors familiar with Tiger's swing, professional golfers who have played with Tiger, television golf analysts, and his own independent study and analysis of Tiger's game, Andrisani offers detailed, easy-to-follow instructions on Woods' new swing in short, simple chapters for the first time anywhere. With numerous photos--clearly showing the differenced between Tiger's new and old swing--this book is a must-have for Tiger fans and golfers everywhere.
Putting is golf’s great equalizer, a seemingly simple aspect of the game whose surprising complexity has vexed both amateurs and pros for centuries. But now, for the first time ever, you can learn to putt like the legendary Ben Hogan, the winner of 9 major championships. Recognized by many as the greatest ball-striker and on-target tee-to-green player of all time, Hogan’s prowess with the flat stick has often gone unnoticed. But Hogan’s proficiency on the greens was like none other when it came to sinking difficult putts under high-stakes tournament conditions. Hogan on the Green presents readers with a comprehensive, illustrated analysis of Hogan’s revolutionary system for sinking short-, medium-, and long-range putts on a variety of surfaces. Complete with easy-to-follow instructions for setup and stroke techniques, as well as tips on putting strategy, practice, and mastering the mental game, this book is a unique and invaluable resource for those looking to perfect their putting. With anecdotal recollections and instructional commentary from those who knew Hogan best, including 1964 US Open champion Ken Venturi and Herbert Warren Wind, Hogan’s collaborator on his classic 1957 bestseller, Five Lessons, Hogan on the Green also includes a host of practice drills and a special section of putting lessons from renowned golf coach Claude “Butch” Harmon Jr.
It may be true that no athlete is bigger than the game, but one thing is certain: Tiger Woods is golf. From dominating the junior ranks in his boyhood, to becoming the first player in history to hold four major championship trophies at once—the Masters, U.S. Open, British Open, and PGA—it has been his mental game that fuels his fire. For the first time ever, John Andrisani explores the mind and its expansive application to golf, using Tiger Woods as the ultimate role model. Think Like Tiger shows how the champion’s techniques can be applied to anyone’s game. Learn how to: • Use the power of concentration to let nothing disturb you • Meditate to alleviate mental stress and relax muscles • Use your imagination when planning shots • Practice shots that will stimulate your mind • Develop your own system for inducing self-confidence “I’m honored to say that I was one of the official members of ‘Team Tiger’. This latest book of Andrisani’s contains a great deal of insightful information about the mental game of Tiger Woods…You will learn to make the mental side of golf a priority. You will also learn how to play to your potential, by applying the thinking process to your setup, swing, and shot-making game.” —from the foreword by John Anselmo, former coach of Tiger Woods This book contains an independent study and analysis by John Andrisani, former senior editor of instruction at Golf Magazine; he has not consulted with or sought the participation of Tiger Woods in its preparation.
Dubbed "a great teacher" of golf by champion Gary Player, Ritson combines sound, time-tested instruction with his own groundbreaking techniques to help golfers zero in on their target and consistently hit the ball farther and straighter than they ever imagined. 120 photos. 30 line drawings.
In The Four Cornerstones of Winning Golf, Butch Harmon teaches you how to strengthen your game by balancing four areas that are equally important to your final results: ball striking, the short game, the mental side and course management, and physical conditioning. The result is an evenly proportioned approach to mastering the whole game of golf.
Developments in sensor and processor sophistication have created a need for effective estimation and control algorithms for hybrid, nonlinear systems. This book presents an effective, flexible family of estimation algorithms that can be used in estimating or controlling a variety of nonlinear plants. Several applications are studied, including tracking a manoeuvring aircraft, automatic target recognition, and the decoding of signals transmitted across a wireless communications link. The authors begin by setting out the necessary theoretical background and then develop a practical, finite-dimensional approximation to an optimal estimator. Throughout the book, they illustrate theoretical results by simulation of control and estimation in real-world hybrid systems, drawn from a variety of engineering fields. The book will be of great interest to graduate students and researchers in electrical and computer engineering. It will also be a useful reference for practising engineers involved in the design of estimation, tracking or wireless communications systems.
At 21 he was the youngest ever winner of the US Masters. Now the interested reader can discover the secrets behind Tiger's power on the golf course in this instruction manual which takes the reader step-by-step through the mechanics of his swing. Among the topics covered are: secrets of the set-up; how to develop the perfect backswing; methods of achieving high club speed; and how to hit stronger iron shots.
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