How I Play Golf

There is simply no athlete quite like Tiger Woods. His domination of golf is unparalleled. His achievements at the beginning of his career are extraordinary. And his approach to the game, from the power of his drives to the discipline of his mind, stands a cut above that of his competitors. Now Tig [...]
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There is simply no athlete quite like Tiger Woods. His domination of golf is unparalleled. His achievements at the beginning of his career are extraordinary. And his approach to the game, from the power of his drives to the discipline of his mind, stands a cut above that of his competitors. Now Tiger Woods has written his book about how he plays golf, offering us an intimate view of both his game---mental arid physical-and his unique personality on and off the course. Golf fans everywhere have been waiting for this guide-the first and only how-to authorized by Tiger Woods. In it, Tiger reveals how he leaned the game backward-from the green to the tee. He clearl methodically analyzes every aspect of the sport, from lining up a putt to following through on a tee shot, from choosing the right club to keeping his focus after a bad shot. With hundreds of brilliant photos, Tiger uses a frame-by-frame approach to explain his golf fundamentals, examining his personal intricacies of grip, stance, ball position, balance, rhythm, and routine,. As Tiger shows us how he does it, and how he has learned to make changes in his own game, he helps us improve ours with some of his favorite techniques and tips, including: Tiger's six keys to a great Backswing The biggest, most common mistake in putting and how to avoid it How to psyche yourself up for a key shot, and how to "throttle back" when you need to How to practice your golf shots-,and have fun The "knockdown" shot-learn how to keep a ball out of high winds and heading its tote direction you want it to go Tiger's do's and don'ts of course management, including knowing when and when not to lay up Tiger's best exercises to upgrade your strength and flexibility. With wonderful asides about golf as a contest of character, and Tiger's recollections of how he learned the game from his dad and how he competes today against the best players in the world on courses from Augusta to St. Andrews, How I Play Golf is as personable and charming as it is instructive. Indeed, this book may be the ultimate golf lesson.