Total Shotmaking: The Golfer's Guide to Low Scoring [Paperback]

Fred Couples (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 6, 1995

Golf superstar Fred Couples shares the secrets behind his dynamic golf game and instructs readers on how to hit the ball farther, harder, and more accurately than they ever imagined.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

In the past seven years, only one American golfer has won the Masters Tournament. In 1992, this same pro finished the season with the lowest scoring average (under 70). As with E.F. Hutton, people listen when Couples speaks. His instructions, which range from fundamental tee-to-green techniques, adopting a carefree mindset, staging innovative practice sessions, and cultivating a vivid imagination, should help readers master the game of golf. Five of the six chapters include a section called "Couples Clinic," in which the author offers advice that is occasionally contrary to the norm. Recommended for libraries serving both duffers and serious golfers.
Albert Spencer, Coll. of Education, Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Couples is not only one of the most popular professional golfers, in 1991 and 1992 he was the best player on the PGA tour. But when news came to the golfing world that Freddie was writing a book, there were probably some raised eyebrows. You may have seen Couples on an often-run TV ad saying, in effect, I don't know any more about the golf swing than the average golfer--I take the club back and I hit it. In reality, though, Couples knows quite a lot about the swing, and his book of instruction is a pleasant surprise. His method is unorthodox, but many will be curious to find out how and why he does what he does. The book covers all aspects of the game, offers some interesting tips as well as the standard ones, and chats, occasionally, about the techniques of other well-known golfers. The format is simple and appealing. A nice complement, by way of contrast, to Nick Faldo's Golf: The Winning Way (1992), for those interested in keeping their golf instructionals up-to-date. Stuart Whitwell --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (April 6, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062720600
• ISBN-13: 978-0062720603
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #536,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great golf reference for learning to play "trouble" shots., June 26, 1999

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This review is from: Total Shotmaking: The Golfer's Guide to Low Scoring (Paperback)

Since I purchased Total Shotmaking the book has been my constant source of reference and review whenever my game drops a notch. The best part of this book, for me, is the section titled "Couples' Clinic." This section includes 60 excellent tips on shot making. Its almost as if Fred Couples becomes your personal instructor to help you correct bad shots or develop new shots to enhance your game.

Total Shotmaking has helped me lower my handicap because it has expanded my bag of shots to help me recover from difficult spots.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Readers Will Glean Shot Saving Tips, May 26, 2001

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rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Total Shotmaking: The Golfer's Guide to Low Scoring (Hardcover)

My favorite golfer here reveals some of his thinking about the game.

Renowned for his tempo, short game and scrambling ability, you'll take away much in these areas.

From reading this, I too now play gloveless. It saves money, I feel the clubhead much better and have much better grip pressure from making this change.

Another tip that has saved many shots in my rounds, is that when the ball is down snug in the grass, play pitch shots down the line.

Freddie has many like these in here you'll find so useful as well. Good stuff!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Golf Book Ever, June 19, 2009

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Max-Factor (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Total Shotmaking: The Golfer's Guide to Low Scoring (Paperback)

Golfers may be surprised with how well Fred Couples can communicate his understanding & approach to the game - right here in this book, written in first person. Reading this book is like getting a series of golf lessons from Freddie. I have been playing for 25 years and have a rack full of books on golf. None of them have really worked for me as much as this book. The descriptions are straight forward and like Couples, there is nothing pretensious about this book. The student of the game will receive high quality information from a world-class player who has one of the best swings in the game. The full swing is shown with high quality colr photos. There are also well drawn illustrations throughout the book. All aspects of the game are covered with useful tips that really work. This is a true gem packed full of practical information - satisfaction guaranteed!