Synopses & Reviews
Effective driving isn’t just about hitting long. It’s also about hitting the ball accurately and appropriately for the specific situation. Thanks to over 500 color photos, golfers can now see precisely how top PGA pros approach and consistently execute their jaw-dropping drives. Tour veteran Steve Pate explains how weight shifts and shoulder rotations can make or break your backswing; big-hitting John Daly demonstrates how he generates immense force by rotating his shoulders and hips to ensure his club head isn’t trapped; Scott McCarron discusses the all-important follow-through, which adds distance and encourages straighter flight; and John Jacobs reveals how anyone can develop greater accuracy through proper body alignment. And all the pros contribute practice drills to improve balance and power, and tips to correct existing problems.
Synopsis
If you can’t be on the course with a PGA pro, here’s the next best thing! Some of today's leading professionals demonstrate every detail of the putting game, shown in 500 illuminating photographs. Two-time U.S. Open winner Lee Janzen counts down his complete pre-putt routine; Jim Furyk shows how to use a breaking green to your advantage; Dave Stockon explains his “One-Third Rule” of putting speed; and Rocco Mediate reveals the surprising details of his mental process on the green. The pages burst with drills and real-world tips, from understanding how pace and speed affect ball movement to the correct form to use for difficult lies, from thoughts on equipment to ideas for getting the most out of practice time.