I found the book very interesting overall. There are some parts that drag on but all in all a neat book. It tells the details of a great golfer Francis Ouimet. It was written in the 1930s and I am sure some of the details have been sugar coated but if a person like history and likes golf you will like this book!

Golf Mind, Golf Body, Golf Swing is really three books in one. First, in Golf Mind, Mike writes about the learning process and how the brain and body work together. In the second section, Mike breaks down body motion. He details everything, from diet to diagrams of muscle groups. The third section, Golf Swing, provides a comprehensive, in depth look at the golf swing and how to build it in stages.

The book totals over 450 pages and provides more information than any one golfer could ever use. This book is targeted to the professional and/or student of the swing–it is not light reading. As a fellow Golf Professional, I have observed Mike teach both groups of Professionals and on the lesson tee with ametuers. He is one of a kind, he is a true “swing guru”. In this book he shares his complete knowledge of the swing, and how to perfect it.

Frank M. Shaw, Head Instructor, John Jacobs’ Golf School, Las Vegas

Mike Hebrons book truly gives you the secrets of a good golf swing. It is based only on the fundamental physics of the body and the design of the golf club. He makes it simple to understand and shows you through wonderful pictures that the golf swing has not changed since the begining of the game. Kudos to you Mr. Hebron and thank you for all the materials you have written.

This is the 3rd book on Mental Golf that I have read, and by far the best. The author provides a great test (similar to Myers-Briggs) that helps to focus on 6 areas that can be improved mentally. Each of these areas then has a chapter that has golf-related ideas (instead of some other books that provide overall life changing fixes…yuck) to get over the mental hurdles. For me, Hazard 5 (control freak) and 4 (trying to live up to other’s expectations) were right on the money as far as the test scores then the anecdotes. I now have alot of new, useful golf-related ideas to try. Thanks!

There are six hazards according the author. He provides a test for us at the beginning of the book. Then you can specify your own mental hazard–it’s according to your own nature/character.

The author introduces a fictional person for each hazard. This is an awkward part of this book. Psychologists are not always a great story writers. It’s a hazard in this book:-)

But the explanation of the mental hazards and how to overcome them are clear. I like autor’s honest confession about his anger, disappointment etc.

Great advices from Sam Snead. Give many simple, clear and useful key thoughts on the essential basics of a sound golf swing. I found the advice of “pulling” the club from the top particular useful for me. Highly recommended for weekend golfers (I’m one of them) who want to build up a simple, smooth and consistent golf swing.

I picked this up in a used bookstore. What attracted me initially was that one heard quite a bit about the ’smoothest’ swing in the world belonging to Sam Snead - and other praises - but one almost never hears much about Sam as a teacher.
On leafing through the book - there was an interesting chapter on ‘My Swing Keys - things that have worked for me’ - and right away that itself made me want to buy the book. The Swing Keys are simple - but more importantly - there are many more gems in this book. It really DOES summarize his life’s learnings - and one gets a good idea of why this guy was someone who could take on the likes of Hogan and Nicklaus.
I like to re-read different sections of this book - and learn something new and interesting every time. Example - Snead talks about the ‘low and slow’ takeaway - and gives the following tip:
Place a second ball behing the club (after addressing the ball you are about to hit). Gently ROLL the second ball away - straight back - This is the way to start the swing! I was floored with that tip - and there are several such gems in this book.

A great read. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It answers many of the questions I always wondered about the game of golf. The book is written for a general audience, not lawyers, but will provide invaluable stories to repeat at the 19th hole. Few golfers will ever walk onto a golf course again without being reminded of the legalities of the game if they read this book.
The literary device the author uses to make this book so readable is a collection of nineteen actual legal court cases crafted into nineteen short stories presented in a style that O’Henry would have enjoyed. These cases track the 18 holes typically played in a “stipulated round” of golf, and a story for the favorite “hole 19″ of all golfers. I ordered four more copies for my family of golfers. A great Christmas gift. Howard Graham

A wonderful book, even for a non-golfer. Highly recommended for anyone, including those who want to understand why hitting a ball with a stick can be so addictive.

George Kirsch’s book, Golf in America, deftly combines a history of the sport and its role as a reflection of American cultural changes. The inviting style, the obvious depth of the author’s knowledge, and the fine use of appropriate anecdotes makes this book a great read, and a thought-provoking one as well.
I’m so pleased that I came across this book, and I would recommend it for golfers as well as for those just curious about the evolution of the sport.