A Lifetime of Lessons: More Than 50 Years of Expert Instruction to Help You Play Your Best Golf Now [Paperback]

Marshall Smith (Author), David DeNunzio (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2006

Smith asserts that the techniques needed to complete a round in as few strokes as possible can be simplified. In his latest book, Smith shares a lifetime of lessons in a tee-to-green primer that makes simple work of driving, iron play, pitching and chipping, putting, and all other aspects of the game, including a detailed practice routine to make improvements in all areas stick. Full swing, short game, and strategy needs are addressed to assist every skill level, from struggling beginner to seasoned pro. Quick and lasting remedies for common faults will also find favour with readers who take their game seriously and wish to shoot lower scores.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Marshall Smith is a great golfer, instructor, and close friend. He always manages to keep his lessons simple and uncomplicated. He’s one of the all-time greats." Chi Chi Rodriguez World Golf Hall of Fame member

"Marshall helped me make the move from the Nationwide Tour to the PGA Tour in a very short time. His invaluable insight helped my game in so many ways, and it still does. He combines a great fatherly friendliness with golf wisdom that can instantly pay dividends for any player, regardless of his or her handicap. He’s a walking golf encyclopedia with a sharp eye to discover what’s wrong and how to fix it." Todd Fischer PGA Tour Professional

About the Author

Marshall Smith as PGA tour instructor has taught Chi Chi Rodriguez, Craig Stadler, Gary Player, and many others. He is author of numerous golf instruction books. Co-author David DeNunzio is Golf Tips magazine editor and author of more than 1,000 golf instructional articles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Triumph Books (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157243810X
• ISBN-13: 978-1572438101
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #881,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars as good as it gets, June 7, 2006

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Joseph Power "josef" (ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Lifetime of Lessons: More Than 50 Years of Expert Instruction to Help You Play Your Best Golf Now (Paperback)

In this book Marshall Smith a golf pro for over 60 years gives his take on the golf swing.
He does not try to reinvent or offer a new scientific approach to the golf swing.
Instead he demonstrates to the reader with easy to follow tips practice drills and advice what her considers the important points to learn in a golf swing.
In my opinion this is one of the best instruction books I have read.
It has helped my game no end and is worthy of a place in any golfers library.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book Marshall, April 7, 2008

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S. L. Smith "techie" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Lifetime of Lessons: More Than 50 Years of Expert Instruction to Help You Play Your Best Golf Now (Paperback)

One of the best golf coaching books I have read, and I've read a few trying to learn this game. Instructions, both the photos and the written are clear and easy to both follow and understand. I have had fellow club members ask me if I had been having lessons from the club pro as they have been amazed at my improvement over the last few weeks. Once again thank you Mr Smith.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read before your next outing., August 6, 2006

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N. Rapp "nathan rapp" (Coweta, OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Lifetime of Lessons: More Than 50 Years of Expert Instruction to Help You Play Your Best Golf Now (Paperback)

I have been getting lessons from Marshall for many years now, but do not live as close to him as I once did. This book puts me right out on the practice range with him. Marshall gives you a simple approach to an incredibly complex game. The instructions in this book give you the tools to keep your natural swing while incorporating a few essential principles that allow you to elevate your game no matter what level you play at now.