Faldo: A Swing for Life [Paperback]

Nick Faldo (Author), Richard Simmons (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1997

For experienced golfers and novices alike, one of golf's prolific winners explains the principles behind his flowing, consistent swing--a swing to apply to every club in the bag. Faldo discusses driving strategy, short game technique, bunker play, the art of putting, and more. Color photos & line drawings. Radio giveaways.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics); 1St Edition edition (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140238379
• ISBN-13: 978-0140238372
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #453,284 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #77 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Coaching > Golf

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Instructional Book For Players At All Levels, September 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Faldo: A Swing for Life (Paperback)

This book far exceeded my expectations. I have read several dozen golf books, and if I had to recommend one book to a new golfer (or an experienced golfer for that matter) this would be it. This book covers all the fundamentals as well as advanced shotmaking techniques. It's beautifully written, well organized and the photography is first rate. Thanks, Nick...this is a book I'll keep coming back to again and again.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST GOLF BOOK FOR AN ADVANCED GOLFER, December 11, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Faldo: A Swing for Life (Hardcover)

I am an avid golfer, one who has made golf more of a hobby than a sport. I am a 1 handicap, mostly self taught, and I enjoy learning as much as possible about the swing and how to play the game. There are few golf books which I feel worthy of recommending to anyone. I have not only recommended this book to many of my fellow golf enthusiasts, I gave the book to a young golfer who wanted to understand more the game. Faldo gives an excellent insight to many of the things he learned from David Leadbetter (another great book). The pictures give a full understanding of what he is trying to explain. Most of the drills are something everyone should try. I think the most unique part of this book is that an advanced golfer can get alot out of the book. Most golf instruction books treat the reader like a tennis player gone awry, rather than a golfer with a desire to learn more. I would recommend this book to everyone who enjoys golf and wants to learn more about the swing, or more about how to think your way around a golf course. Faldo has proven in his career that he attains perfection and wants to be the best. I would say he took the same attitude toward this book

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not only for the advanced . . ., May 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Faldo: A Swing for Life (Paperback)

I am relatively new to golf, having only picked up a club for the first time two years ago. I only truly began playing regularly last fall when my girlfriend gave me a set of irons and this book. Starting from the beginning of Faldo's book, I spent one month working on his drills inside and around my house in my spare time. I broke 100 two months later. I can't begin to explain the genius of this book, other then to say that it offers a stepwise and easy methodology to developing a reliable swing, while also offering excellant advice about bunker play, the short game, and putting. A must read for any new golfer looking to improve and to enjoy the game more.