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by Manuel de la Torre (Author) "The golf club is an implement, a tool we hold in our hands to propel a golf ball in a certain direction, and the way..." (more)
Key Phrases: true swinging motion, target line halfway, clubhead pointing, Correction Correct, Right Analysis, Principle See Section (more...)
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"Be prepared to read this book more than once. Be prepared to think about Manuel's profoudly simple ideas." -- From the book's Foreword by Carol Mann

"I knew the book was going to be good... destined to become a classic in golf instruction." -- Gary D'Amato, Golf Columnist, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, June 27, 2001

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“Understanding the Golf Swing covers virtually every phase of the game in the same common sense and simple approach. It is a must read for every golfer.”
(Tommy Aaron, PGA Tour Professional and 1973 Masters Champion )

"I knew the book was going to be good... destined to become a classic in golf instruction." (Gary D'Amato, Golf Columnist, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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  • Hardcover: 254 pages
  • Publisher: Warde Publishers (June 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1886346518
  • ISBN-13: 978-1886346512
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #71,086 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Right Kind of Golf Instruction, July 20, 2001
By Adam Markowitz (Scottsdale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
I was introduced to the Ernest Jones/Manuel de la Torre swing concept years ago after suffering through the "paralysis by analysis" induced by conventional golf instruction. The brilliance of this concept lies in its very simplicity. Jones took the emphasis off the use of body parts and positions and placed it on what really matters - creating a swinging motion with the golf club. Manuel, having grown up under the tutelage of his father Angel and Mr. Jones, absorbed these concepts as a youth and modified the Swing the Clubhead philosophy slightly. Instead of swinging the clubhead with the hands in the backward and forward direction as Jones asserted, Manuel asked his students to use the hands in the backswing, but to "swing the whole club (head and handle) with the arms in the direction of the target" in the forward swing. This concept teaches the golfer to do essentially one thing: swing the club and allow the body to respond to the swinging motion. After all, how many things can one think about in the 2.5 seconds it takes to swing a golf club?

In Understanding the Golf Swing, Manuel expands on this basic philosophy, and guides the reader in creating a simple swing concept that will create a consistent, repeatible swing motion with all clubs. For anyone who has been taught to turn the shoulders, keep the head still, transfer weight, use the legs, use the hips, keep the left arm straight etc., this book will be liberating, and well worth the investment. By all accounts, Manuel de la Torre is a brilliant, kind, and gracious man; I hope this book helps golfers everywhere and gets Manuel the recognition he truly deserves.

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5.0 out of 5 stars KISS..., July 24, 2001
By BROCK J OLEARY (Green Bay, WI United States) - See all my reviews
KISS... Keep It Simple Stupid. If you filled the heads of tour pros with as much information as many of the top instructors fill ours and then had them contort every part of their body into uncomfortable positions, they would struggle to hit the ball well, too. Then, those same top instructors wonder why players try to play with dozens of swing thoughts. Umm, maybe because you filled their heads with them. I have read hundreds of golf books and the information always sounds like it will help. Then, I have experimented with many of them but time and time again they ask me to do things that I am simply unable to do or I end up over-cooking the good thing and end up with another problem. I was fortunate enough to work with Manuel de la Torre and he is a man who understands just how much the average human can handle and understands their physical limitations. Most of us don't have the strength, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, and time to do as the pros do. In addition, many of the moves the pros make are not necessary, helpful actions, but rather quirks that only work for them because they are world-class athletes. Manuel understands this and provides a simple, but profound, method to help all players enjoy this otherwise brutal game we love so much.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best I've read...., August 16, 2001
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I must own easily 20-30 golf instruction books. Everything from The Little Red Book by Harvey Penick to Butch Harmon's Playing Lessons. This was by far the easiest to put into practice. His simple concept of swinging the club back with the hands and forward with the arms is a master stroke (pardon the pun). When using his method your mind becomes uncluterred and your body is free to just swing the club. I received this book about 3 days ago read it cover to cover and the re-read the "swing" section. Without having hit one ball on the range I went out and shot an 85 with a triple bogey on the last hole. (I'm a 16 handicap) Never have I felt so relaxed and confident on the course. Anyone who buys this book will improve his/her game. Good luck.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Got the DVD too
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Lefties
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