Zen Golf
By Joseph Parent
Probably the most important golf book in your library. I read this book during the off season and within my next 3 rounds, I broke 90 for the first time. I think it's important to have this book handy during the season as it's proved to be hard to maintain the "right mind" for 7 months straight. I wrote an entry highlighting some of the great insights from the author, Dr. Joseph Parent.
Five Lessons - The Modern Fundamentals of Golf
By Ben Hogan
My journey of knowledge seeking started right here. This dude was WAYY ahead of his time. Let's just say there'd be no Tiger without Ben Hogan. I think everyone who plays, should read this at some point. It's some of the most insightful instruction I've ever read, for any sport. The dude was obsessive with every detail of swing mechanics. It's been said that his instruction has improved and also ruined many people's swings. Everybody is built differently, so it makes sense that his 'way' may not work for everybody. I've taken bits and pieces of his instruction and tweaked my swing in order to develop my own.
The Bogey Man
By George Plimpton
Quick, entertaining read about an average dude (high handicapper) who happened to play in a bunch of famous PGA Pro/Am Tournaments in the 1970s. The format is basically his journal entries while on tour. His frustration and fascination with game provide a multitude of on-the-course scenarios that most of us, amateur golfers, can relate to.
My journey of knowledge seeking started right here. This dude was WAYY ahead of his time. Let's just say there'd be no Tiger without Ben Hogan. I think everyone who plays, should read this at some point. It's some of the most insightful instruction I've ever read, for any sport. The dude was obsessive with every detail of swing mechanics. It's been said that his instruction has improved and also ruined many people's swings. Everybody is built differently, so it makes sense that his 'way' may not work for everybody. I've taken bits and pieces of his instruction and tweaked my swing in order to develop my own.
The Bogey Man
By George Plimpton
Quick, entertaining read about an average dude (high handicapper) who happened to play in a bunch of famous PGA Pro/Am Tournaments in the 1970s. The format is basically his journal entries while on tour. His frustration and fascination with game provide a multitude of on-the-course scenarios that most of us, amateur golfers, can relate to.
Golf Is A Game Of Confidence
By Dr. Bob Rotella
A book that encompasses the mental game of golf. Broken up into chapters of Dr. Rotella's experiences aiding pro golfers slumping careers. He offers very simple and effective tips, which he believes will change the way any golfer approaches the game.
This Golfing Life
By Michael Bamberger
A sports journalist, professional caddie, and golfer, Michael Bamberger, reflects on twenty years (1985-2005) of his life around the game, on and off the course. Great stories about conversations with Arnold Palmer and experiences with local golf legends. Readers who are familiar with some golf history will enjoy this.
