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Golf My Way: The Instructional Classic, Revised and Updated

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I used the original parts of this book as released by Golf Digest in the 70's and later. This book is updated and includes essential components covering all aspects of the basics and beyond. Nicklaus is excellent at describing the comprehensive components of the golf swing in general and with the various situations you'll find yourself in around the course.

Jack Nicklaus isn't usually thought of as one of the all time great instructors, but his constant attention throughout his life to the game, the swing, the equipment and to instructors, means that he has a "Top 10" ability as an instructor to get the ideas across clearly, and to help you avoid pitfalls. Many instructors are just not so fully aware of the scope of the related issues. Jack had to. He had to play and his intention was to win. Nothing was left to guesswork.

I find that Nicklaus' description of the full swing is essential to understanding the various points in the swing IN MOTION. He doesn't need gadgets, he uses diagrams and sketches to show you. He's always dealing with how one thing leads to another. The golf swing is not just the person, it's weight shift, the club in relation to the hands, the path of the club, and a few abstract concepts that Nicklaus is excellent at keeping clear and meaningful.

I HIGHLY recommend this book to all golfers who have handicaps greater than about 2. Take these instructions, run them through 100 shots on the course and realize how a leading, proven, brilliant golfer and instructor can point out a few things that could help you. For anyone starting the game, for anyone who has reached a sticking point and can't seem to improve, and for those who want to have more fun and just hit the ball cleanly more and don't really worry about the score......all of you will gain a great deal by getting the information in this book.

Women: Nicklaus deals with the game of golf and the swing from the basics onward. I've seen plenty of women golf and an really happy with the LPGA quality. Get this book and take it to the practice range and then take notes onto the course. Nicklaus has a well-balanced approach to the entire game and he communicates brilliantly. If you find something that he says doesn't quite match how you swing or something like that, at least you have bounced an idea of the all-time greatest player, and then when you talk to another instructor who can deal with you personally, you have a FAR CLEARER idea of some issues you can improve and how to deal with them. So, no, Nicklaus' book, for women, isn't 100% applicable, but I'd bet it's at least 95% applicable! His approach is so time-tested and he is very well informed about all aspects of the swing, the clubs, the variety of people's swing styles, builds, the equipment and the situations on the course that you can't go wrong here.

I started golfing last summer with the aid of a co-worker to help get me started. Once school started back up I found myself going to the driving range much more often the he could meet me there for guidance; I knew that if I wanted my game to progress I would either need to find another trainer or turn to a book. Concidering this book is less then 20$ and a trainer can be around 100$ a session, I opted for the book.

Immediatley after taking suggestions from grip, stance, swingplane, and posture my game improved immensley. My slice is now undercontrol and I get an extra 20 yrds out of my irons. The book has helpfull illustrations that really put some of the dynamics of this game into perspective.

I recomend this to anyone who is trying to either start golfing or even for avid golfers who are trying to tweak there play styles and shake some bad golf habits. This book has truly been a golf blessing.

Jack does a great job in going through his swing, and it provides quite some interesting and thought-provoking suggestions on why he did things a certain way. Nevertheless, the book is quite long to read, and in my opinion, requires already some understanding about how a golf swing works. For this, I would suggest golf newcomers to start with Ben Hogan's "Five lessons" first. Building on that one, Jack's book offers an array of options to adapt and improve your swing, doubtless.

A classic into understanding how one of golfs greatest players understood and played the game. In golf I follow Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan. This is a great read and covers golf from birth to retirement.

The instruction in this book is excellent. Jack breaks down his golf swing into terms that make it easy to follow. I've played gold for over 40 years and it wasn't until I read his book that I really learned how to swing a golf club properly which has resulted in my hitting the ball consistently and effectively. I first got the book from the library and then purchased it so that I could "highlight" the important points and keep it as a reminder of what to do when I "fell off the wagon!

I have the original 1974 version -- from the era when woods were actually made of wood. Recently ordered the updated version just to see what Mr. Nicklaus amended from the original.

Basics are the same . . . Doesn't matter which one you have, both are excellent.

Highly recommend.

I enjoyed this book and found a lot of helpful information and interesting history. Nicklaus was just a little before my golfing "time" so I know who is but not a lot about him. The book talks a lot about his career history - that was great. The instruction information is also very good an easy to understand. He gets bogged down and repeats himself sometimes. Still worth the read for any golfer.

This is an outstanding book for beginners! It is explained in basic language and with great illustrations
Have bought extra copies to give friends, even though it is technically slightly out of date

The reason I purchased "Golf my Way" by Jack Nicklaus--was because it was mentioned by pro golfer and recent Player's champ K.J. Choi--as being a help to his game. Thanks K.J. for the recommendation. Unlike a lot of instructional manuels--the book is a pleasure to read--and the advice and tips given by Nicklaus are spot-on. I've already inserted some of Nicklaus tips into my game--and I've noticed the improvement--not only in my form--but also in my mental approach to the game. I highly recommend this book to any aspiring golfer--or veteran golfer.

If readers don't get anything else out of this book (and they surely will), they will learn that they need not hit a hook (or draw) to hit it long--and most especially accurate. Nicklaus clearly teaches that.

I used to hit a "draw" myself because my teachers taught it. However, when the heat gets turned on, that "draw" will always turn into a damnedable hook, which cost me tournaments when I was young and later on money. I dumped it years ago and now use the draw only when necessary; otherwise I try to hit the ball with a fade or sometimes straight. I've lost no distance and the left side of the fairway is completely out of my game, unless I need it.

Those of you just beginning to study golf will find that Hogan dumped his hook in 1946, and credits that with his great ball striking. Me too! Not by any means that I'm comparing myself to Hogan, but I say "me too" simply to second the fact that the fade is the far better shot to hit.

This book is enjoyable and informative. You get the deepest insights from the greatest champion who ever drew a stick back. Take it seriously and take advantage of it.