John Redman's Essentials of the Golf Swing (Paperback)

~ (Author), Michael E. Thomason (Author), Paul Azinger (Foreword) "When working with a new student..." (more)
Key Phrases: uncock your wrists, level shoulder turn, club face squarely, Tommy Armour, Paul Azinger, Bobby Jones (more...)

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Product Description

World-famous golf instructor John Redman shares the secret of his simple, natural, and winning swing. Redman's straightforward and practical instructions are enlivened by personal anecdotes from his prestigious 30-year career. 144 photographs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Plume (November 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452273021
• ISBN-13: 978-0452273023
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #764,445 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very easy way to hit a golf ball, August 29, 2000

By	Bill Schoneberger (Santa Barbara, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I've played for over 15 years and read at least 15 golf books. I understand kinesiology and I thought I understood the golf swing until I read this book. Redman, along with one of my alltime favorite golfers, Paul Azinger, simply explains a much better way to hit a golf ball. His method produces a much better chance for a square club face at impact and also produces plenty of club head speed. When I relaized how easy the swing really is, I was amazed. I had tried to coordinate swinging arms with turning hips and rolling forearms and that's just too difficult for most people to accomplish. I also purchased "The Azinger Way" video tape and it's a nice compliment to the book because you can see how repeatable Paul's swing is with all clubs. Buy this book, learn the system, enjoy it, and never read another quick fix tip again. I don't know why more teachers don't use this model; it's much easier to teach and easier to learn! By the way, Azinger's putting tips in the book and video are also excellent.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Lost Art of the Golf Swing, April 22, 1998

By	T. Kent Atkins (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

John Redman teaches the golf swing in its purest form. His method has been popularized by golf greats Bobby Jones, Percy Boomer and Tommy Armour. His swing is sometimes called the "older" or "drag back" method because it concentrates on the passive use of the hands and arms. According to Redman the power of the golf swing takes place with the lower body, mainly a natural single axis swing around the spine with all of the power being generated by a level hip and shoulder turn. (Remember Percy Boomer's famous axiom about "turning in a barrel?") In contradistinction to this method most modern tour players and teachers teach a two axis turn. This is often characterized by the Jimmy Ballard lateral move. Unfortunately, this is much harder to perfect and physically coordinate than Redmans method. Subsequently, according to Redman many amateurs come outside the line and "over the top." Slice... slice... slice! Redmans prize student is the famous golf pro and major tournament winner Paul Azinger. Many illustrations of Paul's swing are included in the book. If you are looking for an easier more relaxed way to create club head speed and a golf swing that you can use for a lifetime, then you should order this book before your next round.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You John Redman, September 27, 2001

By	MICHAEL J. THOMAS (VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA United States) - See all my reviews

I happened to catch about 10 minutes of Mr. Redman on the Golf Channel. Every word he spoke rang true. After reading his book I rediscovered many of the swing feels I had accidentally discovered during my first three months playing but could never consistantly replicate. Three years and many lessons involving "modern" swing theory later, I have come home. This is the simplest and least physically demanding swing out there and Mr. Redman explains it in a way that any duffer can understand and quickly implement. I also appreciate the fact that he steered me towards Percy Boomer's book. The only drawback is that I can't find a golf pro locally who teaches this method. Right now I don't feel like I need a pro. This book is like having a teaching pro on my bookshelf. BUY THIS BOOK. It will take a few weeks to "unlearn" all the modern crap you've learned, but you'll end up with a more consistant, powerful, and easily repeatable swing. I'd give it six stars if they'd let me.