Nick Faldo- A swing for life, updated and revised

[CMAC]

I read the first book 15 years ago and enjoyed it, I wasn’t sure an updated and revised edition would be any better, how wrong I was! There are much greater insights into the swing thoughts of one of Britain’s most successful golfers with both Mcilroy and Donald sharing their admiration on the back cover.

I enjoyed not only the affirmation of some of his ‘must have’ principals, but it was communicated in a simple but effective way and supported by excellent photographs. It doesn’t get overly technical but neither is it so basic as to miss out essential explanations for the seasoned players.

Every aspect of the game is covered from his Driving strategy through putting and even thoughts on fitness, equipment and his philosophy of golf. I found it quite inspiring and motivational to improve my own game without radical change, in some areas a swing ‘thought change’ was recommended over a technical one and that had me at the range the same day putting it into practice. Sir Nick isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but I’d be surprised if every reader didn’t take away something positive from it.

 

[Andy]

I read the first book 15 years ago and enjoyed it, I wasn’t sure an updated and revised edition would be any better, how wrong I was! There are much greater insights into the swing thoughts of one of Britain’s most successful golfers with both Mcilroy and Donald sharing their admiration on the back cover.

I enjoyed not only the affirmation of some of his ‘must have’ principals, but it was communicated in a simple but effective way and supported by excellent photographs. It doesn’t get overly technical but neither is it so basic as to miss out essential explanations for the seasoned players.

Every aspect of the game is covered from his Driving strategy through putting and even thoughts on fitness, equipment and his philosophy of golf. I found it quite inspiring and motivational to improve my own game without radical change, in some areas a swing ‘thought change’ was recommended over a technical one and that had me at the range the same day putting it into practice. Sir Nick isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but I’d be surprised if every reader didn’t take away something positive from it.

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Sounds good DV. I might purchase a copy and read it at work.

 

[Val]

Sounds good DV. I might purchase a copy and read it at work.

In between digging holes?

 

[Andy]

In between digging holes?

Banksmen are shocking these days m8 gotta stay legal and work when supervised lol

 

[thecraw]

Just dig a big hole at GGC! Might assist with the drainage!

 

[JustOne]

Nice writeup DV, heard a few compliments about the book elsewhere. Faldo was a prolific short hitter for his size so not entirely sure that there's necessarily anything to be gained by reading it.

 

[pendodave]

Nice writeup DV, heard a few compliments about the book elsewhere. Faldo was a prolific short hitter for his size so not entirely sure that there's necessarily anything to be gained by reading it.

I can't quite put my finger on it, but I think that there may be a golfing insight accidentally hiding in this....

 

[RGDave]

Nice writeup DV, heard a few compliments about the book elsewhere. Faldo was a prolific short hitter for his size so not entirely sure that there's necessarily anything to be gained by reading it.

This book was my bible about 15 years ago. I bomb it miles.....

NOT.

 

[Evesdad]

Did you get the update with the online additions?? Saw this in waterstones and thought about purchasing to go with all my other instruction books that have got me nowhere lol!

 

[bobmac]

Faldo was a prolific short hitter for his size so not entirely sure that there's necessarily anything to be gained by reading it.

Yeup. No point in learning how to hit it straight like 6 times Major winner Nick Faldo.
Far better off learning how to hit the push fade

 

[Smiffy]

Faldo was a prolific short hitter for his size so not entirely sure that there's necessarily anything to be gained by reading it.

6 Majors???

 

[DCB]

It's only now that Faldo is long gone that we realise just what a talent he was. I remember watching him at Muirfield in '92 on the practice ground. He was simply head and shoulders above those round about him. His practice was incredible to watch. he had a 'sectionalised swing' and would just be swinging to a specific point in the backswing then swing down and through the ball. It was very impressive to watch. He didn't do too badly that year in the Open. He may not have been the longest hitter on the course but he was probably the best at that time. His 96 demolition of Norman at Augusta shows you don't need to be a long hitter

 

[bluewolf]

Nice writeup DV, heard a few compliments about the book elsewhere. Faldo was a prolific short hitter for his size so not entirely sure that there's necessarily anything to be gained by reading it.

Yup, I'm waiting for the Gary Woodland instruction book to be released.... Much more relevant..

 

[pendodave]

Some of the vids which accompany the book can be found on youtube. Not easily though.

If you try this link, you get to a playlist which someone has put together which contains about 30 faldo vids. The last 8 or so are from the book:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?feature=plcp&list=PLE32E0BAC73A21480

If this link doesn't work, type jim7eye7 faldo into the youtube search field and you'll get it eventually.

 

[Luulox]

bought the book after reading review, but had back spasm and sciatic nerve got trapped on the day it was delivered, so will be some time til i put it into practice! Its a good read though and some good drills.
cheers
Pete