The Four Foundations of Golf: How to Build a Game That Lasts a Lifetime

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He discusses the value of this concept, and also of building an effective Post-Shot Routine, for golfers who want to improve any part of their games. But since the author is apparently a plus handicap, perhaps he could have added a little on what he sees as the fundamentals of the swing.

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He shares that Engagement in your practice is the most important factor to using practice to effectively improve your game. There is a lot here on how to improve without changing your swing (such as strategy, attitude, practice). Jon accomplishes exactly what he set out to do with his writing, which is to 1) spell things out clearly with little room for interpretation and 2) communicate in a simple and straightforward manner. Anyone who has read "The Practice Manual" (written by the author's podcast partner) or "Be a Player" by Nilsson and Marriott will find a lot of similarities in this book.Probably due to my finance background, I like to see things backed up in facts and figures and have always liked the expression "numbers don't lie, people do". My score was the only litmus test of success, and when I felt it was out of reach, I would give up on the day. Buffett cites two chapters from Intelligent Investor that introduce the concepts of Margin of Safety and Mr. But because this game can be so challenging and mentally exhausting at times, adding a bit of grit is almost necessary for most.

The Four Foundations of Golf: How to Build a Game That Lasts

For example, knowing you are almost always better off getting closer to the hole, as long as you avoid hazards (water, bunkers, deep rough) or out OOB. You can finally get all the methods he’s used to become a scratch golfer and coach other players in one complete guide - The Four Foundations of Golf. This past weekend a situation occurred that was an important reminder for me about golf, and how games change. His methods are tried and tested - and proven to help golfers worldwide get better without having to stand on a range all day, tinkering with their swing. It's about understanding how to be more efficient with your time to get the most out of your game on various topics.The goal of a golf book should be simple—get you to shoot lower scores—but so often they're bogged down by technical jargon and theoretical filler. There's nothing revelatory in it and you may have read a lot of similar things in other books, but it brings it all together into one easy-to-access volume.

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Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced player, The Four Foundations of Golf will give you the blueprint to build a stronger, longer-lasting game.

Jon's book does a fantastic job of always keeping the eye on the prize, which is improving your game. Hopefully, you don’t see this as counterintuitive or contradictory, but I’m going to change gears here a bit.