How to Become a Complete Golfer [Hardcover]

Bob Toski (Author), Jim Flick (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Pocket Books / Golf Digest; Rev Sub edition (January 1, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671723049
• ISBN-13: 978-0671723040
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #363,927 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Absolute Best Book on the Golf Swing, January 6, 2000

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This review is from: How to Become a Complete Golfer (Hardcover)

I bought this book from a used book store for $4 because it was cheap. I then put it in a drawer for eight months and forgot about it. Fortunately, I recently pulled it out for a second look. I'm a seven handicap and have read numerous books on the golf swing; many written by contemporary "gurus" and high profile players, as well as most of the classics. I thought I possessed a solid understanding of the golf swing -- until I read this book. I'm now considering boxing up the others and storing them in the garage. In How to Become a Complete Golfer, Mssrs. Toski and Flick provide the most thorough and honest explanation of the golf swing I've come across. This book exposes various myths promolgated by many in the golf instruction industry. However, it is no quick simplification of the swing; it's like a golf text book. It indepthly describes the causes and effects of a proper swing. If you're willing to spend the time studying and incorporating what Toski and Flick teach, you'll gain a true understanding of the golf swing. Although the book is currently out of print, I highly recommend tracking down a copy. It will be well worth the time and expense. I can already see real improvement in my ball striking and expect to have strokes start falling off my handicap very soon.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The "Bible" for serious golfers, December 2, 1997

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This review is from: How to Become a Complete Golfer (Hardcover)

If I could only have one golf book, this is it. From grip to putt, you get a clear mental picture of the best techniques to get the ball in the hole. It suggests two or three images to feel the "feeling" for each technique that I found very useful on the practice range. It is my golf bible. It helped me improve 6 shots down to scratch.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Absolute Best Book on the Golf Swing, January 5, 2000

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This review is from: How to Become a Complete Golfer (Hardcover)

I'm a seven handicap and have read numerous books on the golf swing; many written by the contemporary "gurus" and high profile players, as well as most of the classics. I thought I possessed a solid understanding of the swing --until I read this book. I'm now considering boxing up most of the others and storing them in them in the garage. In How to Become a Complete Golfer, Mssrs. Toski and Flick provide the most thorough and honest explanation of the golf swing I have come across. This book exposes various myths promolgated by many in the golf instruction industry. However, this book is no quick simplication of the golf swing; it's like a golf text book. It in-depthly describes the causes and effects of a proper swing. But if you're willing to spend the time studying and incorporating what Toski and Flick are teaching, you'll gain a unique understanding of the golf swing. Although the book is currently out of print, I highly recommend tracking down a copy. It will be well worth the time and expense. I can already see real improvement in my ball striking, and expect to begin seeing strokes fall off my handicap.