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The ELEMENTS OF SCORING: A MASTER'S GUIDE TO THE ART OF SCORING YOUR BEST WHEN YOU'RE NOT PLAYING YOUR BEST

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Ray Floyd is one of the finest golfers of the past 30 years, and is regarded as one of the best short game players of his generation. This book does not disappoint-- it is a valuable addition to any avid golfer's reference library. Rather than merely focus on swing mechanics, Mr. Floyd provides valuable insights regarding the golfer's mental approach to the game, course management and the scoring shots which comprise the short game. Especially helpful is his analysis of the ten mistakes amateurs make that pros never do. While Ray Floyd has an impressive professional resume, he does not dwell unnecessarily on his many personal accomplishments (unlike, for example, Hale Irwin's Smart Golf), but focuses on the task at hand. Clearly written and well-edited, this book is a keeper-- a future classic.

I have always found the game of golf fascinating and I have always wanted to master it. This book helps me a lot in my attempt to do so. It is difficult for us, weekend golfers, to know everything there is in golf, every golf course you play and to perfect every swing we make by devoting time to practise. And it is when this book comes in. It tells you how to manage the course, when to take risk and when not to and it is very true that most of us are not always playing in our best physical condition. I will probably re-read it before every round of golf I am going to play.

Along with Ben Hogan's 5 Lessons and Dave Pelz' Short Game Bible, this is probably the best instructional book on golf I have ever read. And while those other two concentrate on the swing mechanics of different parts of the game (the full swing and the short game), this one is all about strategy and what you should be thinking about on the golf course. Very thought provoking, I will keep it by my bedside stand for repeated reading for the forseeable future. I will give away several copies to golfing buddies this Christmas...

This is not just another book about swing mechanics. This one is about how to think your way around the golf course to make a better score using the skills that you already have. Unlike some books on strategy, it doesn't assume that you can always hit a precise fade or draw to land the ball exactly where a pro would try to hit it. This is about golf thinking and strategy for the average golfer. As books on golf thinking go, this book by a top pro golfer is more valuable than any of the books by sports psychologists. I highly recommend it. Good job, Raymond! -- Bill from Bangor

"Ray Floyd cuts right to the heart of how to improve your golf game.A great read.Filled with insights on the mental side of the game,course management,club selection ect.You can't get more intense than Ray Floyd"

Floyd is still one of the best chippers and shot gamers in golf. The PGA pros when interviewed say the same thing. He has a lot to share and much of it is "tough love" to us amateurs--don't over-club, be realistic with your average distance not your best distance etc. He is a very clever golf course manager and it shows in his advice. His description of his early days when he was a risk-taker and losing, while trying to be like Arnie, was very interesting. Once he decided to manage his risks around the course and be himself he became a big winner. This would certainly not be the first book for a beginner (you first need to learn to swing) but this should be a fairly early addition if you want to score well.

This is not a book for the beginner but if you have reasonable shotmaking skills this book can help you take the next important step. Until reading this book I had never broken 90 even though I was always shooting in the low 90's. After reading and digesting its contents I not only broke 90 but shot an 84. You see this book doesn't tell you how to swing a golf club, it points you toward strategies for scoring the best with what you've got.

Floyd explains crucial things like focusing only on the shot at hand, making sure you get your tee shot in play, never getting mad or steamed (it only clouds your thinking for the next shot), how the short putt is the most important shot in golf.

If you read this book and think hard on what he is saying this book will lower your score and make golf even more enjoyable.

If you are someone who tries to smoke the driver down the middle on every tee, you NEED this book. Excellent advice on course management and mental/emotional control. Applying his ideas has increased my confidence on the course significantly and lowered my scores by about 3 strokes. It's made golf more fun. An easy read. Recommended.

I can't think of how lucky we are that Mr. Floyd is willing to share with us his wisdom, experiences and knowledge in golf, which are exactly what we need to play the game well.

Life is too short to try to figure out everything, especially golf, by yourself. Before it's too late, read it and try it out so that you can enjoy the game a lot more.

It's next to impossible to learn to hit a golf ball by reading a book. Fortunately for all of us, this book doesn't attempt to teach you how to swing or putt or anything. Ray Floyd takes a simple, reasonable approach to teach you to score better. It's not fancy, nor would most of us want it to be. It's a straight-forward, easily understood lesson that you can use during your next round. If you want to score better with the game you've got, buy this book. You'll have a distinct advantage over your playing partners.