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Review of See It and Sink It

November 18th, 2009 No comments
See It and Sink It: Mastering Putting Through Peak Visual Peformance

Recently, I’ve read Sones “Light’s out putting,” Pelz’s “Putting Bible,” and Farnsworth’s “See It & Sink It.” Sones is basic stuff.Pelz is interesting technical stuff with some good drills and lots of talk about mechanical aids (most of which he sells).But Farnsworth is by far the most interesting and potentially the most helpful.
Farnsworth analyzes the [...]

Review of The Colorado Golf Bible

November 12th, 2009 No comments
The Colorado Golf Bible

Most all of the Golfers I know love to find the hidden Gem course that is usally off the beaten path.I have found in “Golf Bible” the answer to finding all of them.This is GREAT!The write-ups are way more than a course directory and actually help you decide if that course should go on your [...]

Review of World Atlas of Golf

November 9th, 2009 No comments
World Atlas of Golf

Summary:This 5th edition of The World Atlas of Golf belongs in the library of every golfer who wants to appreciate more of the game’s rich history . . . and have a Walter Mittyish look at courses that will probably never be seen in person.Over 70 courses get the deluxe treatment of looking at the [...]

Review of The Texas Golf Bible

October 30th, 2009 No comments
The Texas Golf Bible

This book is a hymnal to Texas golf, chapter-and-verse on everything from the finest resorts to the dustiest backroads 9-holers. Much more than just a dry recitation of course info, the Texas Golf Bible provides colorful comments on almost every one of the state’s 1,000 golf courses. The perfect bathroom book, which is meant as [...]

Review of Golf Has Never Failed Me

October 25th, 2009 No comments
Golf Has Never Failed Me: The Lost Commentaries of Legendary Golf Architect Donald J. Ross

In the introduction to this book, Donald Ross’s daughter says, “. ..he approached every new course with the idea that the golf player,champion or duffer, should complete his round challenged by the layout andenriched by the beauty of nature.”
In his career, Donald Rossdesigned more than 400 courses in the United States.His most famous isPinehurst No. [...]