Diary of a Duffer

I'll admit it. I'm drawn to golf instruction books. I'm always looking for an easy way to knock a few strokes off my game. I tend toward those books which are well illustrated and have a unique approach to the topic. This book satisfies both requirements,and believe it or not, it actually helped my golf game.George Blake did what many of us wish we could do. He got a PGA teaching professional, Will Frantz, to lead him through the fundamentals and then play several instructional rounds with him. We get to tag along on each step of the way as Blake practices and then plays under Frantz's guidance.The pictures which accompany the text illustrate both the good techniques (Will Frantz) and the not so good techniques (Blake). Comments from Blake help us understand how to get from the latter to the former.The most helpful concept in the book is the "crib sheet" which is presented after each "lesson." Blake has the ability to summarize the salient points of each lesson in an easy to understand way. I ended up copying many of the tips from the crib sheets onto 3x5 cards which I carry in my golf bag. They come in especially handy on the practice range when I (frequently)slip back into my old habits. All in all, I recommend this book to fellow duffers like myself.

Has dozens of photos showing the wrong way and the right way to hit each golf club. Only tells me what I NEED to know. Each chapter ends with a crib sheet that I can take with me on the course or at driving ranges. I carry this book with me on every game.