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Summary: This book is "Extraordinary"
Review: A friend of mine recommended this book to me. The last thing I wanted to do was read a book about golf. BORING!! This is the best book on golf I have ever read. No technical stuff, no "STAY POSITIVE, YOU CAN DO IT". Mr. Shoemaker makes it so easy for you to find YOUR swing, not someone elses. Among other things, It's helped me explain to other people how THEY should swing the club. I really can't say enough about it. Bottom line, if you want to play better golf, this is the book for you.
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Summary: Contemptuos Golf
Review: A journey into the mind of a golfer. Dangerous stuff! Fred Shoemaker delves into areas that most don't consider when striking the ball. However, with this line of thought, there is a hidden mind set of contempt. Generally in order to escape the "ego" of golf, you must first rise above all of your surroundings and distractions ie. Your boss(in the foursome), the girls sitting on the patio watching you tee-off, and you friends heckling you in the background etc. This procedure, I see as comtemptous. The ability to block these distractions out is quite difficult, if not impossible. A better way to approach the idea is to become better than the distractions. The only thing that will stop you from hitting the shots of your life is DOUBT, and picking your head up of course! All in all, read the book. It contains great ideas and some excellent tips.
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Summary: Contemptuos Golf
Review: A journey into the mind of a golfer. Dangerous stuff! Fred Shoemaker delves into areas that most don't consider when striking the ball. However, with this line of thought, there is a hidden mind set of contempt. Generally in order to escape the "ego" of golf, you must first rise above all of your surroundings and distractions ie. Your boss(in the foursome), the girls sitting on the patio watching you tee-off, and you friends heckling you in the background etc. This procedure, I see as comtemptous. The ability to block these distractions out is quite difficult, if not impossible. A better way to approach the idea is to become better than the distractions. The only thing that will stop you from hitting the shots of your life is DOUBT, and picking your head up of course! All in all, read the book. It contains great ideas and some excellent tips.
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Summary: Joie de vie
Review: A must read for those committed to mastering the game of golf. Pretty great for those interested in mastering the game of life, as well! Fred gives the reader access to loving the game regardless of the score. The whole of the game of golf comes to life!
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Summary: This book changed the way I approach the game
Review: After, perhaps the worst round of my life, I considered giving up the game. That round kept me up that night, reliving all the bad shot I made. It was then my wife asked why I was playing if it upset me so much? I did not have an answer, but it did make me consider that I was getting in the way of myself in my quest for a great score. I remembered reading "The Inner Game of Golf" and thought there might be other books with the same focus. When I stumbled across this book it seemed to hit right on the mark. I read the book in two days and it absolutely changed the way I played the game. The next week I went from my worst round of the year to my best; bettering my 9-hole score by 10 strokes. Since then my scores have been consistently low, but more importantly I've rediscovered what drew me to the game in the first place. I've stopped tinkering with my swing; I no longer concern myself with a running score; bad shots still happen, but I feel I can recover. I hope one day to attend an Extraordinary Golf clinic. Get this book, read it with an open mind and rediscover the joy you thought you lost.
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Summary: Some "fluff", but for the most part, helpful advice.
Review: As a golf coach of over 20 years, I was eager to read Fred and Pete Shoemaker's, "Extraordinary Golf". For the most part, I would like to report that the book contains a great deal of constructive advice (mostly of the self-help variety) for the average golfer. The Shoemakers (and especially former PGA pro, Fred) seem to relate well to the problems that plague the average golfer, i.e. fear of embarrassment, lack of concentration, and the mental demons of uncertainty. If you're looking for a book to help you with the physical part of the game, then this book is probably not for you. "EG" deals primarily with the cerebral aspects of the game and gives the golfer mental keys to follow. Especially helpful was the last section of the book which describes a number of exercises that can help the average golfer. I particularily enjoyed the section where the Shoemakers compare the ideal golf swing to the "act of club throwing". What other instructional book can you think of that has ever encouraged club throwing? You'll have the read it to believe it! I'm sure some golf "purists" will shake their heads in amazement at some of the information in this book, but if the book is read with an open mind, then I think some benefits can be achieved.
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Summary: I wish I had this book 25 years ago!
Review: As I read this book, the author was constantly describing issues concerning the mental part of the game of golf that have affected me for years. For all us golfer who get nervous standing over a 3 foot birdie putt, not because you might miss the putt and waste a stroke, but for the fear of embarrasing ourselves, this book is for you. I currently have a handicap of 2, but until recently I wasn't enjoying the game like I should. I recently achieve a goal I set for myself after reading this book. I played a full 18 holes of competative golf, without fear. I missed a few shots, I had some good shots, but I enjoyed the day and was overall very happy with my effort. This book is not going to give you a new swing thought, but it will make you think. I stongly recommend this book for all golfers.
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Summary: Fun.. getting out of our own way...
Review: Extraordinary Golf is the best publication on self coaching that I have ever discovered. I remember Tiger Woods crediting his success with his ability to 'get out of his own way'. Fred Shoemaker, and Extraordinary Golf provide each of us the path to letting go of the mechanics, and the expectations of performance in golf, and letting our inner passion for the fun and enjoyment of competition take over. After years of struggling to recover the game of my youth as a scratch handicapper, Fred's wisdom helped me to understand that my own power came from having fun as a kid.. I am young again ! I learned from Fred that in golf, there is a ball, a target, and me. The only variable in the game.. is me.. and Extraordinary Golf provided me with the power.. to be me. You have to read this book.. it will change your game, and your life.
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Summary: Fun.. getting out of our own way...
Review: Extraordinary Golf is the best publication on self coaching that I have ever discovered. I remember Tiger Woods crediting his success with his ability to 'get out of his own way'. Fred Shoemaker, and Extraordinary Golf provide each of us the path to letting go of the mechanics, and the expectations of performance in golf, and letting our inner passion for the fun and enjoyment of competition take over. After years of struggling to recover the game of my youth as a scratch handicapper, Fred's wisdom helped me to understand that my own power came from having fun as a kid.. I am young again ! I learned from Fred that in golf, there is a ball, a target, and me. The only variable in the game.. is me.. and Extraordinary Golf provided me with the power.. to be me. You have to read this book.. it will change your game, and your life.
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Summary: Play A Different Game--Extraordinary
Review: Fascinating insights into what bogs us golfers down--ourselves. From our reasons for playing to the blind spots in our swings, this book addresses them. There is much to be gained from this reading. Awareness of what one's swing is to concentration to letting yourself play and swing your best, natural, athletic swing,--- this book provides. Can't wait to see longterm if this book delivers.
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