The Secret of Golf: A Century of Groundbreaking, Innovative, and Occasionally Outlandish Ways to Master the World's Most Vexing Game

by George Peper

Book Overview

47 Holy Grails--or, the Last Instruction Book You'll Ever Need The X-Factor. The Gate. Golf-O-Metrics and Square-to-Square, Tour Tempo and the Pinch. For every golfer, at every level, hope springs... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761136134
• ISBN13: 9780761136132
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Golf Lessons - The Secret of Golf

I have owned almost all of the books Mr. Pepper refers to in this wonderful book. In fact, over the years, some of the books I have owned twice. If you have to buy just one book on the golf swing, buy this one! It is just an excellent summary of each of the teacher's ideas. Of course, it is not all about golf swing lessons. There are also ideas about the mental game, putting, and the short game. The the swing lessons are really the heart of the book. I am not aware of any other source where you can find so much useful information in one book.

very entertaining for golf nuts

if you read this book in one sitting and then go to the golf course for a round , you might not break 120 . however , if you read selected chapters and then try to apply the lessons you might make some real progress on your game . this book is not for beginners . this book is a compendium of " secrets " , some of which just might work , but it is no substitute for a good lesson from a qualified professional who can analyze your swing .

Hints to improve your game

I enjoyed what this book had to offer. Rich with history and techniques. I liked the chapter on "Morrison's Secret" good photographs. Besides picking out the right type of clubs to use for your game, this book offers insight to the skill of the game. I still may fall apart in the back 9 , but this book helped me understand more about the game.

No shortage of secrets here

A terrific book, full of informative tips and instruction. Find the secret that works for you. If you can't find something here to help your game, then your game may just be beyond help.

What a hole-in-one!

This book is like your caddie on the history of the game. It takes you back to St. Andrews where it all started and then documents the birth and evolution of Golf in America--the game, the equipment, and the players. You get to meet all the great golf architects like C.B. Macdonald and all the great classic players like Gene Sarazen (who just passed away). Turns out Bobby Jones was worshipped in Scotland! The author wraps historical anecdotes in with some gorgeous color shots of courses from Augusta to Winged Foot. A must-read for true Golf fans!