Golf books...

[Sid Rixon IV]

If you want to laugh aloud read this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Captains-Da...8&qid=1381621362&sr=1-1&keywords=Captains+day
You'll recognise every character in your club.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Local Oxfam has Bob Rotella's Golf is not a game of perfect - is it worth me investing a couple of quid in? I ask with caution as I really don't want lots of new ways of thinking cluttering up my fairly simple thought processes when playing. I think I have that reasonably OK at the moment - too much thinking will knacker me. But I AM interested having never read any of his books and as they seem to be raved about on here and elsewhere...

 

[TheDashingBlade]

Rotella won't clutter the mind. It's straightforward and sensible stuff. Plus I think he has a great writing style. A steal at a couple of quid

 

[guest100718]

If anyone hasnt said so far, then Harvey Pennicks little red book is a must read. Ide stay away from the Pelz stuff, to much babble.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but a great read is

Dream - A Hackers Dream to break Par in a year

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0856408417

Highly recommended

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Rotella won't clutter the mind. It's straightforward and sensible stuff. Plus I think he has a great writing style. A steal at a couple of quid

OK - will invest a couple of quids in it today.

 

[Snelly]

Golf Dreams by John Updike.

Bounce by Matthew Syed. Not about golf per se but a very good book on sporting excellence.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Golf Dreams by John Updike.

Bounce by Matthew Syed. Not about golf per se but a very good book on sporting excellence.

Got the JU one on bookshelf waiting to be read and I agree - Matthew Syed - excellent sports columnist and author

 

[shivas irons]

Four Iron in the Soul is great.

Another I'm currently reading is Preferred Lies, by Andrew Greig. It's a golf book and more than that - wonderfully written and I'd recommend to anyone.

Second that on Prefered Lies, great read.

 

[londonlewis]

I would also recommend Golf international - the magazine.
I picked one up before a holiday to Italy once and was really impressed with it. The style of the magazine is to provide lengthy articles and I really enjoyed it.

Whereas the truly excellent golf monthly also crams in a lot of interviews, tips and articles written by their resident professionals.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

OK - will invest a couple of quids in it today.

And so not only did I pick up Bob Rotella's Golf is not a game of perfect for £1.99 - they also had his The Golfers Mind also for £1.99 - so I grabbed that as well. Sorted.

 

[richart]

I'v got Seve's official autobiography

Very disappointing read. Came over as a lonely man, who only wanted to be with his immediate family. Had hardly any friends in the game, not even his caddies. It was funny reading his take on a lot of the incidents in the Ryder Cup. He was always the one hard done by, and totally innocent of any gamesmanship.:mmm:

Great golfer, but his charisma and personality judging by the book seemed to be restricted to the course.

 

[MashieNiblick]

And so not only did I pick up Bob Rotella's Golf is not a game of perfect for £1.99 - they also had his The Golfers Mind also for £1.99 - so I grabbed that as well. Sorted.

Good decision. I actually think "The Golfer's Mind" is better, bit simpler and focused ihmo. Putting stuff really helped me.