Golf Tip
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010A classic golf tip that was espoused by the late Harvey Pennick, one of the alltime greatest teachers of golf, was “Take Dead Aim” In his “Little Red Book” on how to play golf, Pennick said you should always take dead aim at your target and you will score better. Many golfers have been taught to play it safe and aim for the wide side of the green instead of trying to hit the flag. By doing that, you may avoid some trouble, but you will also lower your chance of making a birdie. The object of the game is to get the ball in the hole in as few strokes as possible. Any extra stroke used to get in a better position for your next shot only lessens your chance to get a low score.
Did Harvey Penick write the best book on golf?
Friday, August 13th, 2010Having played golf since the age of 5, it’s hard to say which has been the best book on golf I’ve read over the years.
If I had to choose one however, it would be Harvey Penick’s Little Red book. A great collection of stories impart great golf wisdom and there is something in that little book on golf for every golfer from a beginner facing struggles to hit the ball consistently, all the way through to Tiger and his current mental slump.
It’s not just a book on golf, it’s a book about a past time steeped in traditions and rules that teach a person much, much more than how to hit a ball.
It takes you back to a time before over sized drivers, rescue clubs or hybrids and when putting was about finesse and feel, not broom sticks and bellies.
Little Red Book of Golf
Friday, June 25th, 2010Henry Penick’s Little Red Book of Golf provides golfers of all ages and levels an enjoyable and anecdotal reading experience. Based on years of teaching many golfers, including some of the greats, Penick provides excellent and easy to follow instruction. However, instead of bombarding the golfer with a list of mechanical jargon, Penick provides basic concepts will real life illustrations. Whether talking about a young wife who never played golf before learning how to hit the ball straight or the ego checks some of his pros received at tournaments, every section of the Little Red Book of Golf is a great reading experience. Penick’s tone makes you want to do the things he suggests and following his tips and hints will improve your golfing experience.