Which books have helped you out?

[4Tay]

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Fault and Fixes - David Leadbetter


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For me, this is my golf bible.

[rianb]

"the golfer's mind"

Bob Rotella.

Absolutely awesome book. high handicap golfers, [censored] all golfers, don't realize how many strokes they're leaving out on the course thanks to bad thinking.

[Weir]

this and tiger's book

[yellowdoyle]

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yellow, I learned how to grip the club using nothing but that hogan book. Now if I can just master lessons 2 through 5 .....

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I am working on the grip right now. I don't want to get too far ahead without practicing like Hogan recommends, but I have skimmed the next couple pages.

Reading the reviews on Amazon about this book....wow, they were amazing. I know it is a biased sample because usually those who actually had success with it will be motivated to post a review, but still I was enthused about it. I look forward to reading the next couple chapters and working on the other four fundamentals.

[HDPM]

If you are interested in the Ernest Jones book I would strongly recommend you get Manuel DelaTorre's book "Understanding the Golf Swing." It is based on Ernest Jones's teaching and DelaTorre's father knew Jones. I think the DeLatorre book is better though, and there is also a DVD of it you can get if you like it. The Hogan book is a classic, but I don't think it is good in some ways. The grip section might be the best part. I think if you had to learn only from a book and got 1000 new players to try each, the Hogan book would lead to frustration and th Delatorre book would have people swinging it, on average, somewhat better. If you read and try both I think you will end up doing more of the DeLa Torre stuff. Somewhat tough to just learn from a book though.

[knicknut]

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Short Game Bible by Pelz is the BEST book by far.

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seconded

[Butcho22]

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Tiger Woods: How I Play Golf

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Yes, this book is good - great photography too - my golf instructor used it during the lesson.

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That's one of the key things that make this a must read for any golfer looking to improve.
There's a pictures on every page, and full sections of pages with swing sequences close up.

I started out with the Hogan book myself. I remember I used to take notes from in during class in high school. It's a good book, no doubt.

Really, I don't think there is a golf book out there that won't help at least one person improve. It's just a matter of reading one that allows you to understand it, and apply it properly. The pictures in Tiger's book really helped me.

As far as the Pelz book goes, I've never read it. But if it's anything like his half hour long shows on the golf channel, keep it. For myself, he just makes things way too complicated. To each his own. I'm sure there's some good stuff in there.

[CrazyEyez]

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Short Game Bible by Pelz is the BEST book by far.

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seconded

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Prior to this year I was HORRIBLE with less-than-100% wedges. I dreaded them because I so rarely made solid contact. I picked up that book, and it totally changed me, practically overnight. Not that I have my distance dialed in by any means, but I make consistent contact and ball flight virtually every time. I absolutely love hitting these shots now.

[ghostface]

i got the pelz books for my dad when i started teaching him but have never looked in them. i have a little natural talent for short game i guess and ive played a ton over the last 7 years so i dont feel like overcomplicating things will help me.

[stadler]

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-The Golfer's Mind: Play to Play Great - Bob Rotella

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I have read this as well. I have never read any instructional books but have read a few books on the mental aspect of the game. This book was what really helped my mental game in tournament play. I think it would be beneficial to any player as it helps them understand how your thoughts on the golf course can influence your play.