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How I Play Golf (精装)
by Tiger Woods
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Golf, Sports |
| Market price: ¥ 228.00
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| MSL Pointer Review:
An excellent instructional guide with a Tiger Woods passion for golf and high-quality photos. Better for advanced players. |
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Robert Morris (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-09 00:00>
Here's where I am coming from. I play golf about 10-12 times a year. Over a total of 100 full rounds on a variety of courses, hitting from the white (middle) tees, using one mulligan a side but only from a tee, with "gimmes" inside the leather, and playing the ball down, I would probably average 85 strokes per round. I am probably too old (i.e. too set in my ways) to make and then sustain major changes in my set-up, grip, take-away, weight shift, follow-through, etc. So, although keenly interested in whatever Tiger Woods has to say about golf, I must admit at the outset that his observations and suggestions will probably have little impact on how I play UNLESS he invites me to play a round with him. Just the two of us, without distractions.
That said, I think this will be a terrific book for those who are about to take up golf (especially youngsters) or who have only recently done so. Also, to other golfers (regardless of age or gender) who are nowhere near as set in their ways as I am in mine. In terms of athletic ability, the gap between Woods and other elite players is much narrower (I think) than the gap between his mental discipline and theirs. It is incomprehensible to me, for example, that he would have made the same mental errors which Els and then Singh made during the final nine holes of the recent Masters tournament at Augusta National while they were still in contention. I vividly recall his mental discipline many years earlier while facing adversity during match play competition in the U.S. Amateur. How he plays "mental" golf will be of special interest to whose who are not especially athletic as well as to those (such as females or seniors) who may be at a physical disadvantage.
What I find most admirable about Woods is often ignored or given secondary importance by the media: His consummate sportsmanship. Although a ferocious competitor (albeit against the course and his own abilities), he always conducts himself as a gentleman, win or lose, with style and grace. I also wish to praise this book for the quality of its photography. First-rate. I thoroughly enjoyed the pleasure of Woods's company while reading this book and can easily accommodate an invitation to play a round with him sometime if he reads this review and is so inclined.
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Mark (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-09 00:00>
How I Play Golf is easily the best instructional golf book I've ever come across. As I read the book, I was amazed at both the amount of information and the level of detail. Yes, Tiger obviously covers the fundamentals (vital information!) but he also discusses numerous more advanced topics (like hitting stingers and chipping with a 3-wood). Golfers of all skill levels can benefit enormously from this book. However, if you're just starting out, buy this book. It could save you years of frustration on the course.
For what it's worth, the (mild) review/criticisms of this book are weak. I don't see why Tiger was supposed to exclude (or re-write and re-photograph) great pieces previously included in issues of Golf Digest (which probably represents less than 1% of the book). To say this book is a rehash of old Golf Digest articles is flat-out wrong (I also subscribe to Golf Digest).
I have both How I Play Golf and a couple of David Leadbetter's instructional books - including The Fundamentals of Hogan. In my opinion, Tiger's book is more far more understandable and useful (but that's just my opinion). Is this Tiger's version of Five Lessons? No. Why re-invent the wheel. Besides, that was 1957. Different time, different equipment, different players, different courses, different approaches, different books. Both good, but different.
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Sandra Peters (MSL quote), Canada
<2007-01-09 00:00>
I first learned of this book when Tiger appeared as a guest on Oprah. Tiger, as fans know, is a highly competitive man with sheer determination to win, win and win. He gives golf his best with all the heart, soul and passion for the game one could possibly muster.
Although not everyone will fall into the same league as Tiger, the book appeals to every golfer from the novice to the expert. The book is well organized and contains memories of Tiger's best shots, first-hand tips and techniques, and to the book's credit, it contains beautiful photographs and illustrations. The illustrations, in particular, will appeal to every age group from teens through to adults. Tiger has written a book which is far more than an instructional guide to the game, but one that is truly motivational. Tiger is a true pro in every sense of the word. He has a knack for making it seem as if anyone can become a pro and that is as effortless and simple as one, two, three. In reality, most amateur golfers will only dream of attaining the heights of Tiger Woods, and there is no question that despite his natural flair for the game, his accomplishments are a result of dedication, hard work and commitment. Not only does Tiger show his true professional colors throughout the book, he comes across as a straight-forward, down-to-Earth, "heck-of-a-nice-guy!" Golf enthusiasts will not want to miss this one; the book is most deserving of a five-star rating.
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Max Fisher (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-09 00:00>
I am a low handicapper and can say that this book, while there weren't any epiphanies for me, confirmed for me a lot of the fundamentals and nuances to the game. I argue with my dad a lot about fundamentals and technique and I often turn back to this book to make my arguments. It is structured well, starting out with easy concepts (putting, chipping) and moving to the more difficult aspects of the full swing. The book also does not neglect the mental/conditioning aspects of the game, and specifically mentions fitness & stretching, one thing that very few weekend golfers do and it plagues their games and consistency.
Pros:
- Large color photos: too many golf books I've read try to explain the concepts almost solely in words and if you are not going to take lessons, seeing exactly what you should be doing in living color is the next best thing.
- Well structured: Starts w/ the easy stuff like putting/chipping to give golfer a sense of accomplishment, then moves to meat of book w/ basic full swing and a few variants.
- Time series: not many books I've seen have full-color, multiple angle time series and this book has several. Nothing beats videotaping yourself and comparing your swing to a pro at every point in your swing.
- Didn't forget the basics: he could've filled the book with trick shots and sophisticated moves, but there are a ton of good, basic lessons and thoughts for every phase of the full swing (and other parts of game). He includes the basic lessons on shot shaping and course management as well.
- Explains the "feel" well: a lot of golf is getting the feel of the right physics, and tiger explains some of the key `feel' points like the initial weight shift on the downswing well.
Cons:
- Time series: it's good that they're there, there just aren't enough of them and the intervals between shots within each times series could've been shorter.
- A little promotional: I guess you have to expect this and his editor/publisher probably insisted on it.
While I don't think Tiger needs any more money from book sales in addition to the millions he's already earned, I do find myself recommending this book to my high handicapper friends a lot and reference it myself a good deal. |
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Conrad Benedict (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-09 00:00>
I bought Tiger's book several months ago as I started learning to play golf in earnest. My experience has been similar to those others who have reviewed this book - excellent! However, one point I wanted to add was that I find that the book as a wealth of specific points (such as tee and ball address positions depending on club selection etc), that at first seem too detailed, though ultimately are sought for as your level of play increases. Even the ordering of the book's chapters at first seem odd (the swing is somewhere in the middle), but it's fair to say make much more sense once you've been using it for some few months. This alone indicates it's excellent value for money as a resource of pictures, advice and lessons learned you can keep coming back too as your game progresses and you're ready to move onto the next level. And when Tiger hands over some golfing advice - you pay attention. |
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Alexander Mossin (MSL quote), Norway
<2007-01-09 00:00>
The book is mostly written for golfers of all levels, but I think all sports buffs will enjoy this excellent book about golf and the greatest golfer of today, Tiger Woods. Anyone who have an interest in sports have to admire Tiger Woods' talent and attitude towards the game, both which are beautifully described throughout this book. It is packed with big, high-quality photos alongside Tiger and friends' wisdom on the mysterious game of golf. Buy & enjoy! |
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Husein Badani (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-09 00:00>
How I Play Golf is a great book to read because it shows concepts and the style of golfing a professional golfer would use. The author, Tiger Woods, goes in depth from the rules of golf to lining up the golf ball correctly when putting. I received this book a few months ago and I have been using some of the techniques Tiger Woods talks about in the book. Tiger Woods wrote stories about the tournaments he played in and how he has succeeded in the PGA. I enjoyed his writing style because he put humor in it to make reading the book fun. He put many pictures in the book, which I thought was really helpful because it shows step-by-step how to swing correctly. It was easy to see where I needed to improve my swing and how much more I needed to work on my swing. My game has improved and I hope yours will improve when you read it. |
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Szu-ping Lee (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-09 00:00>
Just like the author of it, the book is heavyweight, literally. In fact, this book is so heavy I can't hold them in bed for more than 10 minutes.
About the contents, the editors of golf digest definitely have done a good job putting up this book. Although, in my opinion, it's not much different from their "break 100, 90 and 80". In this regard, this book is no better or worse than others on the market. The information is there, but what feels like a "relaxed and poised swing" could mean 350 yards to Tiger and 150 yards to you. Then again, it's hard to describe a "feel" with words.
Overall, this is a good book if not the best. Pretty much covered every aspect of the game. But by just reading it won't make you a better golfer, you still have to practice, a lot. |
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