The Golf Swing Simplified [Paperback]

John Jacobs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 22, 1997

The clearest, most effective teaching tool ever, for any player with an imperfect swing. Two-color illustrations throughout.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Burford Books (December 22, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580800009
• ISBN-13: 978-1580800006
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,022,443 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Not-So-Great Players, July 4, 1999

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This review is from: The Golf Swing Simplified (Paperback)

I've only golfed for about 3 years, off and on, and I've always been afflicted by a monster slice. After reading this, I noticed results the first time I played. It didn't "cure" my problem, but it vastly improved the situation by focusing me the real causes of the slice. It really helped for hitting the long ball...and translated well for the short game. I loved it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's simple all right., July 10, 2001

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This review is from: The Golf Swing Simplified (Paperback)

A super tool for the beginer or other golfer who hasn't figured out what's happening when they hit the ball. Good if you shoot say over 95. I was a little disapointed in the brevity of the book, ( a careful reading took me less than two hours). It is as clear as it gets and it was usefull, but if your looking to break 90 or lower, look elsewhere.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What else is there to know?, September 9, 2005

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This review is from: The Golf Swing Simplified (Paperback)

I love this book. Somehow golfers always think there is some secret that once discovered will change them forever. After playing this game since I was 12 and reading more books than I care to admit, I agree with Jacobs that the only secret to golf is getting impact correct. Sensing/feeling impact isn't easy but the ball tells all. Once you know how to hold the club and line up, ball flight is your best teacher and Jacobs focuses on this fundamental fact in a way that will leave you wondering why you've looked elsewhere for answers. This is the essence of it all - impact and ball flight.