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IDL Stroke Putting Short Track by Momentus

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:29:17 +0000

The best putters in the world will admit that they try to swing the putter a little inside on the back stroke and then release the putter head down the line on the through stroke. The IDL Putting Short Track will teach you to putt like the best players in the world. Simply place the heel of your putter against the vertical portion of the track. As you make your stroke, allow the putter head to stay in contact with the IDL Stroke Putting Short Track. The putter head will swing a little inside, then down the line on the through stroke. It will feel effortless and the results will be remarkable!

Art of Scoring – Ultimate On Course Guide to Short Game

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:53:25 +0000

"The hottest instructor in golf"(Sports Illustrated) presents a revolutionary guide for lowering your score with a powerful new approach to strategizing, decision-making, and management for every part of your short game. Stan Utley's breakthrough short game and putting techniques have made him one of the most sought-after golf instructors in America. Now he offers a breakthrough approach for golfers of all skill levels, with a course- management approach designed to help golfers at the crucial stages of a round of golf. The Art of Scoring shows readers how to understand the way their short game handicap and overall skill level should dictate strategy. Breaking down pitching, chipping, bunker play, and putting into three proficiency categories, Utley presents customized techniques for saving shots simply by making better decisions. He leads us through a round with three amateurs-two 10-handicappers and a 20-handicapper-to show how improved strategy and execution can transform a player's game. With behind- thescenes pro teaching sessions, crash courses on the three hardest greenside shots, and one hundred black-and-white and color photographs, The Art of Scoring is like getting a brand-new set of state-of-the-art clubs, customized by one of the game's premier teachers.

Best Short Game Instruction Book Ever by Golf Magazine

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:56:49 +0000


Concept drew strong purchase intent among male golfers and was a top choice for favorite title and as a gift in research. Â· GOLF Magazine has a total readership of 6.1 million.Â· The Top 100 Teachers are featured in their own section ("YOUR GAME") every month in America's most widely read golf publication.GOLF Magazine's Top 100 Teachers are also regularly featured on golf.com

Short Game Bible – Master the Finesse Swing and Lower Your Score by Dave Pelz

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:54:02 +0000

As the reigning rabbi on the mysteries of golf from 100 yards in, Pelz has earned the right to anoint his expansive instruction on the short game a "Bible." A scientist by training, he's analyzed the macros and dissected the micros to come up with a gospel for pros (Lee Janzen, Vijay Singh, and Anika Sorenstam, to name a few disciples) and weekend hackers alike. Pelz fills his scripture with photos, illustrations, charts, and plenty of sage advice on pitching, chipping, sandplay, putting, equipment, execution, mechanics, technique, practice, attitude, lots of questions, and plenty of answers. Much of the Short Game Bible is pretty sophisticated stuff aimed toward better players--or, at least, players who take their golf seriously. But its basics are appropriate to any skill level of the game: Accurately assess your own weaknesses, and then go about improving them systematically with the author's carefully researched and tested plan. It seems so obvious, but the truth is, most golfers either beat balls on the range in search of distance or slave over eight-foot putts on the practice green; they fail to pay enough attention to the shots in between. Pelz does the math for you here; his figures add up, so that yours can go down--the golfing equivalent of forgiving sins and absolving trespasses. --Jeff Silverman

Art of the Short Game – Secrets for Getting Up and Down

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:53:03 +0000

"The hottest instructor in golf" (Sports Illustrated) takes on old-school gurus with a far more accessible, intuitive, and innovative approach to those essential chip shots, pitches, and bunker rescues. Veteran golfers know that the secret to a lower score is a solid short game, but mastering those small strokes can be maddeningâ��even for the pros. One of golfâ��s most revered instructors, Stan Utley now reveals the step-by-step tactics behind his revolutionary short-game techniques in The Art of the Short Game. After introducing readers to his groundbreaking philosophy that explains why most players donâ��t see all the shots available to them near the green, Utley moves on to shatter conventional wisdom about stance, grip, and ball position. From choosing the right clubs (including a checklist of must-haves that should always be in your bag) to spin reduction during chipping and fearless sand play, The Art of the Short Game demystifies the most aggravating shots on the links. Though Utleyâ��s primer features a full set of drills, accompanied by more than seventy-five photos, his approach is far removed from the monotonous, mechanical instruction of yesteryear. Giving a time-tested secret weapon to every golfer at every level, Utleyâ��s short-game methods turn trouble shots into triumph.

Short Game Golf by Jim Furyk and Fred Funk

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:49:47 +0000

Learn to master your short game from two top PGA pros! Get inside the minds of touring PGA pros Jim Furyk & Fred Funk as they compete in a skills match designed to help you improve your short game. Learn how to assess your own situations, analyze your options, and execute the proper shots - just like the pros do! Learn these essential aspects of the short game: Lob Shots Bump and run Bunker play Chipping Thick rough Buried lies Putting from the fringe And much, much more! Bonus Features: In Depth, Breakout Lessons and Drills *Chipping *Bunker play *Positions of the Clock Setup Guides for 8 Critical Shots

Short Game by David Leadbetter

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:58:13 +0000

For players of all standards the key to a lower score lies in "The Short Game" and in this 90-minute DVD David Leadbetter will take you step-by-step through each of the basics. By way of detailed explanation, drills and tips, you will learn the variety of shots that can be played on and around the greens. You will know which shots to play in different situations and develop the touch necessary for a great short game. Leadbetter has divided this DVD into four sections: putting, chipping, pitching, and sand play. Within these four segments, Leadbetter gives drills to improve each area. He talks about understanding the techniques used and why they are important. He shows his students before and after the lesson, then compares the results. The lessons are easy to follow and each section includes "Advanced Score Savers" for the more adventurous golfer. So learn how to practice your short game the right way, and lower your score today with this DVD!

Secrets of the Short Game by Phil Mickelson

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:37:38 +0000

From 50 yards and in, no golfer in history has demonstrated more talent, flair, creativity and precision, or generated more raw excitement, than Phil Mickelson. His ability with the sand wedge and putter are legendary not only among fans but his peers as well, and it is his skill with those clubs that is primarily responsible for his winning 34 tournaments on the PGA Tour, including three major championships. In his first-ever instruction book, Mickelson explains in detail how to master every phase of the short game. Mickelson maintains that any golfer of average ability can become a deadly short-game player by approaching the subject with a blend of science (proper mechanics and setup) and art (imagination and feel). Mickelson does a fine job explaining both; combining the wisdom of his great teachers with his own fertile imagination, cultivated from 34 years of experimentation, trial and error. No golfer can afford to miss out on Mickelsonâ�²s secrets and tips.

Secrets of the Short Game by Phil Mickelson

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:08:54 +0000

Arnold Palmer has one. Jack Nicklaus has one. And now, Phil Mickelson has one. No, we're not talking about the Masters championships (although Mickelson has three of those), but a golf instruction video. Emmy-winner Terry Jastrow, who produced Palmer's and Nicklaus' own bestselling videos, brings his keen eye to this master class that concentrates on what Mickelson calls "the most important part of the game" (half of all shots played take place inside 50 yards, he states). Over the course of this nearly two-hour program, Mickelson demonstrates putting, chipping using his advocated "hinge and hold" method, bunker play, and his signature "flop shot." In an entertaining segment, he also demonstrates two specialty shots, a "Two Balls in Bunker" shot (don't try this at home) and the "Backward Over-the-Head" shot. The demonstrations are repeated in slow-motion and seen from a variety of angles. This program is for the serious golfer, but beginners need not feel too intimidated. Mickelson is a natural in front of the camera and is able to impart a lot of information in a relaxed style that makes even the most advanced concepts accessible. As one golf commentator exults during one of the dramatic highlights clips included as a bonus feature, this is as good as it gets. --Donald Liebenson