Comments for Golf Swing Basics | Review http://golfswingbasicsreview.com Dedicated to articles, link and resources to improve your golf swing. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:21:38 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on John Redman’s Essentials of the Golf Swing by Anonymous http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/john-redmans-essentials-of-the-golf-swing/comment-page-1#comment-313 Anonymous Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:21:38 +0000 http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/john-redmans-essentials-of-the-golf-swing#comment-313 I have read many books and taken many lessons, but this is the first book on the golf swing that finally has made sense. Although taking a personal lesson would be best, this book explains in plain English what the golf swing is about. Study it and it should help your golf game. Rating: 5 / 5 I have read many books and taken many lessons, but this is the first book on the golf swing that finally has made sense. Although taking a personal lesson would be best, this book explains in plain English what the golf swing is about. Study it and it should help your golf game.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on John Redman’s Essentials of the Golf Swing by Johnny http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/john-redmans-essentials-of-the-golf-swing/comment-page-1#comment-312 Johnny Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:57:53 +0000 http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/john-redmans-essentials-of-the-golf-swing#comment-312 I received this book in excellent condition at a good deal. This a great book that shows a sensible and easy way to improve your swing. This is one book I always recommend for those asking for help. Rating: 5 / 5 I received this book in excellent condition at a good deal. This a great book that shows a sensible and easy way to improve your swing. This is one book I always recommend for those asking for help.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on John Redman’s Essentials of the Golf Swing by a reader http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/john-redmans-essentials-of-the-golf-swing/comment-page-1#comment-311 a reader Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:20:11 +0000 http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/john-redmans-essentials-of-the-golf-swing#comment-311 This is a highly personal instruction from a well known teacher. I liked the book very much and found it to be an effortless read. His teachings however are away from mainstream. The "modern swing" teaching currently promotes a very limited and passive hip turn. I am sure his swing method is a very effective for a segment of the golfing population but I would like to hear analysis of the Redman method by other recognized swing experts to get a balanced perspective on its place in the swing-world. Besides Paul Azinger are the well known practitioners of this method? Also, I could have used a little more detail in some areas of the book, i.e. arm movement on the backswing. A pitfalls section anticipating the common problems the Redman golfer is likely to encounter on off days would be helpful. An accompanying video to show the swing in action and a few more picture sequences in the book (like a top view or behind view) would be welcome. Also some further analysis on the technical ramifications of a large active hip swing on the swing aimed at the reader who wants to the know why as much as how-to would be helpful. I used this book and it works, but I think it screams for a more detailed second edition with some of the above recommendations. Rating: 3 / 5 This is a highly personal instruction from a well known teacher. I liked the book very much and found it to be an effortless read. His teachings however are away from mainstream. The “modern swing” teaching currently promotes a very limited and passive hip turn. I am sure his swing method is a very effective for a segment of the golfing population but I would like to hear analysis of the Redman method by other recognized swing experts to get a balanced perspective on its place in the swing-world. Besides Paul Azinger are the well known practitioners of this method? Also, I could have used a little more detail in some areas of the book, i.e. arm movement on the backswing. A pitfalls section anticipating the common problems the Redman golfer is likely to encounter on off days would be helpful. An accompanying video to show the swing in action and a few more picture sequences in the book (like a top view or behind view) would be welcome. Also some further analysis on the technical ramifications of a large active hip swing on the swing aimed at the reader who wants to the know why as much as how-to would be helpful. I used this book and it works, but I think it screams for a more detailed second edition with some of the above recommendations.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on John Redman’s Essentials of the Golf Swing by Anonymous http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/john-redmans-essentials-of-the-golf-swing/comment-page-1#comment-310 Anonymous Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:47:12 +0000 http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/john-redmans-essentials-of-the-golf-swing#comment-310 I have natrual strong grip always have ala Fred Couples, David Duval and Paul Azinger. My playing partners say my grip is too strong thats why they call me a cheap hooker. After reading this book and following John Redman advice to hold on to the club with releasing i am hitting stright now and leaving my hands passive and just use my lower body it has helped me out Rating: 5 / 5 I have natrual strong grip always have ala Fred Couples, David Duval and Paul Azinger. My playing partners say my grip is too strong thats why they call me a cheap hooker. After reading this book and following John Redman advice to hold on to the club with releasing i am hitting stright now and leaving my hands passive and just use my lower body it has helped me out
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on John Redman’s Essentials of the Golf Swing by Anonymous http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/john-redmans-essentials-of-the-golf-swing/comment-page-1#comment-309 Anonymous Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:25:45 +0000 http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/john-redmans-essentials-of-the-golf-swing#comment-309 This is an excellent book and I have loaned it out and did not get it bac Rating: 5 / 5 This is an excellent book and I have loaned it out and did not get it bac
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Swing Easy, Hit Hard: Tips from a Master of the Classic Golf Swing by Timm Jobes http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/swing-easy-hit-hard-tips-from-a-master-of-the-classic-golf-swing/comment-page-1#comment-307 Timm Jobes Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:48:45 +0000 http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/swing-easy-hit-hard-tips-from-a-master-of-the-classic-golf-swing#comment-307 This book is extremely straight forward and is not cluttered with unintelligible lingo. It will help *any* golfer get the club face square at impact...and I believe that's what we're all searching for. The book has very good illustration which will help the golfer actually *see* what is being explained in the text. I have a copy handed down to me from my father and then purchased another following the reprinting. If you don't have a copy - get one! it's the best [money] you'll ever spend on your golf game. Rating: 5 / 5 This book is extremely straight forward and is not cluttered with unintelligible lingo. It will help *any* golfer get the club face square at impact…and I believe that’s what we’re all searching for. The book has very good illustration which will help the golfer actually *see* what is being explained in the text. I have a copy handed down to me from my father and then purchased another following the reprinting. If you don’t have a copy – get one! it’s the best [money] you’ll ever spend on your golf game.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Swing Easy, Hit Hard: Tips from a Master of the Classic Golf Swing by Garry Randolph http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/swing-easy-hit-hard-tips-from-a-master-of-the-classic-golf-swing/comment-page-1#comment-306 Garry Randolph Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:58:12 +0000 http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/swing-easy-hit-hard-tips-from-a-master-of-the-classic-golf-swing#comment-306 Excellent golf instructional book...the best I've ever read and applied. This will be the third time I've purchased the book. On two prior occasions, I loaned it to a golfing buddy, but never got it back. This time it will stay in my library. Great and simple illustrations, with clear and concise explanation that helps not only the beginner, but also the seasoned golfer who wants to correct flaws in the swing that tend to creep in every once and a while. I strongly recommend this book. Rating: 5 / 5 Excellent golf instructional book…the best I’ve ever read and applied. This will be the third time I’ve purchased the book. On two prior occasions, I loaned it to a golfing buddy, but never got it back. This time it will stay in my library. Great and simple illustrations, with clear and concise explanation that helps not only the beginner, but also the seasoned golfer who wants to correct flaws in the swing that tend to creep in every once and a while. I strongly recommend this book.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Swing Easy, Hit Hard: Tips from a Master of the Classic Golf Swing by Mr. T http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/swing-easy-hit-hard-tips-from-a-master-of-the-classic-golf-swing/comment-page-1#comment-305 Mr. T Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:41:09 +0000 http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/swing-easy-hit-hard-tips-from-a-master-of-the-classic-golf-swing#comment-305 What a relief it is, as a golfer, to find a book like this! <p>Julius Boros' book is certainly lean (158 pages) but still manages to cover all the fundamentals of the golf swing without neglecting anything. <p>The bulk of the book is about the basic golf swing you will need to hit the ball consistently, and with good distance. He begins by explaining how spin affects ball flight, an invaluable section for the beginning golfer. <p>The rest of the book unfolds in a predictable, common sense approach. Grip, stance, ball position, etc. He then moves into swing mechanics and ends up with specialty shots (sand, difficult lies, etc) and what to look for when buying clubs. These end sections are not covered in much depth (for short game study, I recommend Dave Pelz's Short Game Bible), but are still instructive. <p>This is, without question, the single best instructional book on the golf swing that I've read, and I've read plenty. I think it's brevity is really helpful, as it allows anyone to learn about, or reacquaint themselves with the proper golf swing. <p>A real gem! Rating: 5 / 5 What a relief it is, as a golfer, to find a book like this!

Julius Boros’ book is certainly lean (158 pages) but still manages to cover all the fundamentals of the golf swing without neglecting anything.

The bulk of the book is about the basic golf swing you will need to hit the ball consistently, and with good distance. He begins by explaining how spin affects ball flight, an invaluable section for the beginning golfer.

The rest of the book unfolds in a predictable, common sense approach. Grip, stance, ball position, etc. He then moves into swing mechanics and ends up with specialty shots (sand, difficult lies, etc) and what to look for when buying clubs. These end sections are not covered in much depth (for short game study, I recommend Dave Pelz’s Short Game Bible), but are still instructive.

This is, without question, the single best instructional book on the golf swing that I’ve read, and I’ve read plenty. I think it’s brevity is really helpful, as it allows anyone to learn about, or reacquaint themselves with the proper golf swing.

A real gem!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Swing Easy, Hit Hard: Tips from a Master of the Classic Golf Swing by D. McAllister http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/swing-easy-hit-hard-tips-from-a-master-of-the-classic-golf-swing/comment-page-1#comment-304 D. McAllister Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:21:01 +0000 http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/swing-easy-hit-hard-tips-from-a-master-of-the-classic-golf-swing#comment-304 Julius Boros was famous for his effortless golf swing. As a kid I remember watching him play. He would swing the club on a approach shot and I remember wondering whether his ball would make it to the green. Not to worry. The swing that was so easy was always hard enough to fill the bill. And Boros' accuracy was uncanny.<p>What could be more applicable in today's approach to golf. We see professionals swinging savagely at the ball with a variety of resulting shots. It's easy to believe that you need the same sort of swing for your game. Take another look.<p>In SWING EASY, HIT HARD Boros offers a simple, applicable, unpretentious look at the essentials of the easy, hard-hitting swing. This is a very short read with but everything that you will need. The grip, the takeaway, various stances for various clubs. If nothing else, you will come away with a more relaxed view of and approach to the golf swing that will improve your game and make every round much more enjoyable.<p>THE HORSEMAN Rating: 5 / 5 Julius Boros was famous for his effortless golf swing. As a kid I remember watching him play. He would swing the club on a approach shot and I remember wondering whether his ball would make it to the green. Not to worry. The swing that was so easy was always hard enough to fill the bill. And Boros’ accuracy was uncanny.

What could be more applicable in today’s approach to golf. We see professionals swinging savagely at the ball with a variety of resulting shots. It’s easy to believe that you need the same sort of swing for your game. Take another look.

In SWING EASY, HIT HARD Boros offers a simple, applicable, unpretentious look at the essentials of the easy, hard-hitting swing. This is a very short read with but everything that you will need. The grip, the takeaway, various stances for various clubs. If nothing else, you will come away with a more relaxed view of and approach to the golf swing that will improve your game and make every round much more enjoyable.

THE HORSEMAN
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Swing Easy, Hit Hard: Tips from a Master of the Classic Golf Swing by David Bridger http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/swing-easy-hit-hard-tips-from-a-master-of-the-classic-golf-swing/comment-page-1#comment-303 David Bridger Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:47:20 +0000 http://golfswingbasicsreview.com/swing-easy-hit-hard-tips-from-a-master-of-the-classic-golf-swing#comment-303 In Swing Easy Hit Hard, you will see just how you have to swing to hit a long ball. Basically you have to pull down with your left hand (right handers) and bring your hands down to nearly level with the ball position while keeping your left hand facing down and your right hand facing up. If you do this with a light grip and an easy swing, the clubhead will release from about 4' away in the same time it takes your hands to move the next 6" or about 8 times as fast. It is this speed increase just before hitting the ball that gives you a long drive. <br /> <br />For years, I was forcing the swing by a grip that was too tight. I was also doing too much with my hands with the result that my drives were seldom longer than 170 yards. You can't force a long drive, you have to let it happen with an easy swing. <br /> <br />The book has lots of pictures so you can see just how it is done and Boros explains it very well. Wish I had read it 30 years sooner. <br /> <br />All of this and the price is right. Rating: 4 / 5 In Swing Easy Hit Hard, you will see just how you have to swing to hit a long ball. Basically you have to pull down with your left hand (right handers) and bring your hands down to nearly level with the ball position while keeping your left hand facing down and your right hand facing up. If you do this with a light grip and an easy swing, the clubhead will release from about 4′ away in the same time it takes your hands to move the next 6″ or about 8 times as fast. It is this speed increase just before hitting the ball that gives you a long drive.

For years, I was forcing the swing by a grip that was too tight. I was also doing too much with my hands with the result that my drives were seldom longer than 170 yards. You can’t force a long drive, you have to let it happen with an easy swing.

The book has lots of pictures so you can see just how it is done and Boros explains it very well. Wish I had read it 30 years sooner.

All of this and the price is right.
Rating: 4 / 5

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