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Summary: The art of repetition
Review: Despite having, IMO, the best swing in golf today, Ernie is not the best of golf writers. He repeats himself a lot through the book, wich makes it a bit boring. However, at the end of the book you will have a surprise - having gone through all the basics over and over again, you really assimilate some good swing thoughts that will improve your swing. Great fotos; all in all a usefull book.
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Summary: Exactly what I was looking for from the Big Easy
Review: Having played golf most of my life, and having watched numerous professionals on TV, Ernie Els is the golfer I've chosen to emulate. Not Tiger (his swing is too violent), nor the Bear (Jack gets too crouched up and tight), nor the Shark, nor El Nino, nor the Mechanic, nor Phil or VJ, nor . . . the rest of the field. All except Ernie - the Big Easy - who makes golf look and feel natural. In this easy to read, short and straight-forward instruction book Ernie begins with the essentials of having a good grasp of "G.A.S.P." (Grip, Aim, Stance, and Position). It all starts with the grip, and in life-size pictures on pgs. 16-20 he demonstrates the most essential of essentials in golf, applicable to every golfer regardless of experience level. Ernie moves on to the book's focus: the swing. Discussing "chain theory", rhythym & tempo, posture, ball position, stance, and "the magic move" Els provides plenty of helpful hints and instructions on how to make your swing become his swing, and therefore, his success in golf become your success. And why would you want to do this? Because Ernie's a winner who understands that the "means" in golf as in life are just as, if not more important, than the "ends". Sound too philosophical? Play golf and draw your own conclusions, but by all means, no matter where you are, it's never too late to study and perfect the fundamentals. And, contrary to some previous reviewer's reservations (short people take heart, he mentions the Wee Welshman, Ian Woosnam and lanky Davis Love III as examples!), one does not need to have Ernie's build or physique to build a classic golf swing. What one needs to do is unlearn bad habits, and to start over with a fresh attitude and professional help - who better than the Big Easy!FYI: There is no instruction here on putting, chipping, or greenside bunker play. For this, Ernie has another book titled: "The Complete Short Game" which may be useful.
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Summary: Exactly what I was looking for from the Big Easy
Review: Having played golf most of my life, and having watched numerous professionals on TV, Ernie Els is the golfer I've chosen to emulate. Not Tiger (his swing is too violent), nor the Bear (Jack gets too crouched up and tight), nor the Shark, nor El Nino, nor the Mechanic, nor Phil or VJ, nor . . . the rest of the field. All except Ernie - the Big Easy - who makes golf look and feel natural. In this easy to read, short and straight-forward instruction book Ernie begins with the essentials of having a good grasp of "G.A.S.P." (Grip, Aim, Stance, and Position). It all starts with the grip, and in life-size pictures on pgs. 16-20 he demonstrates the most essential of essentials in golf, applicable to every golfer regardless of experience level. Ernie moves on to the book's focus: the swing. Discussing "chain theory", rhythym & tempo, posture, ball position, stance, and "the magic move" Els provides plenty of helpful hints and instructions on how to make your swing become his swing, and therefore, his success in golf become your success. And why would you want to do this? Because Ernie's a winner who understands that the "means" in golf as in life are just as, if not more important, than the "ends". Sound too philosophical? Play golf and draw your own conclusions, but by all means, no matter where you are, it's never too late to study and perfect the fundamentals. And, contrary to some previous reviewer's reservations (short people take heart, he mentions the Wee Welshman, Ian Woosnam and lanky Davis Love III as examples!), one does not need to have Ernie's build or physique to build a classic golf swing. What one needs to do is unlearn bad habits, and to start over with a fresh attitude and professional help - who better than the Big Easy! FYI: There is no instruction here on putting, chipping, or greenside bunker play. For this, Ernie has another book titled: "The Complete Short Game" which may be useful.
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Summary: Great pictures, but the instruction lacking ...
Review: I love Ernie's smooth-flowing swing. This book does not disappoint in showing that off to the fullest. However, the instructional text is very sparse and quite repetitive. He could have summarized the instruction in probably 5 pages. Overall, this cannot be used as a sole source of golf instruction. However, for swing emulation or comparison sake, it is well suited.
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Summary: Best Instruction by Pro or Anyone Else
Review: I've found this book to be one of the best golf instruction books ever. It's simple, easy to understand, and has given me so many key tips to improve my game. Over time, I've accumulated a lot of different books on golf, and believe me, if you follow Ernie's advice, it will help you.
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Summary: How did this book get 4 1/2 stars?
Review: Of all the various golf instruction books I've read, from Hogan's "Five Lessons" to both of Dave Pelz's books, this is the worst golf instruction book I've read so far. Although I love Ernie's swing (his tempo is so smooth) this book is just too general. The only reason this book didn't get one star is because the photo's aren't too bad. However if you were looking to purchase a book on golf instruction to improve your swing, look elsewhere, Harvey Penick's books, although lacking photos, would do more for your game then this book will do for your swing!
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Summary: A "MUST" BOOK
Review: The book gave me the basics of doing the proper golf swing. It was very helpful. Ernie gave his insights unselfishly. The pictures are good. I recommend this book to beginners as well as for good golfers.
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Summary: A "MUST" BOOK
Review: The book gave me the basics of doing the proper golf swing. It was very helpful. Ernie gave his insights unselfishly. The pictures are good. I recommend this book to beginners as well as for good golfers.
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Summary: Like his swing- easy but effective
Review: This book contains basic of golf swing as Els do and understand. The basic of his swing is like other golfers from David Leadbetter such as Nick Faldo and Nick Price. The differents are the description and some movements in parts of the body because feelings during the swing varies for each individuals. This book will work best for people with big body and very flexible like Els. The reader may browse other books about golf swing of David Leadbetter, Nick Faldo or Nick Price and choose what he or she understand best.
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Summary: big ez
Review: this book is a simplistic, well illustrated book about the fundamentals of a great golf swing. it is written by the player with the most graceful swing in all of golf. pay attention because he truly has a swing for a lifetime. i've golfed for over 20 years and found the book quite useful. he explained ball positioning and how to use the arms to make a proper shoulder turn very well. also, he gives advise that goes against the grain. he notes, don't keep your head down! what? yes, that's right and he's right! as he points out, think instead of keeping the chin up and looking at the ball off the end of the nose. this method makes the shoulder turn much easier. of course, as ernie's game illustrates, the shoulder turn makes the golf swing. this is a classic book on the golf swing!
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