The Scrambler's Dozen: The 12 Shots Every Golfer Needs to Score Like the Pros

By Mike McGetrick

Book Overview

In this invaluable book, Mike McGetrick, one of GOLF Magazine's Top 100 Teaching Professionals in America and 1999 National PGA Teacher of the Year, shows how to make the best shot possible and shave... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062702467
• ISBN13: 9780062702463
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Harper Collins
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

Buy this as your second golf book

I'm a high handicapper, however, this book is concise, clear and actionable. Mike describes 12 useable shots. The descriptions are technically clear and memorable. For example, the chapter on putting was simple and to the point, the 3 steps Mike recommends have helped me see green slope. The thoughts on hitting a low trajectory shot (a low shot requires a low finish) are simple to understand and stay in your memory regardless of if you are in a forest to the side of a fairway or on the practice range. If you are not confident being able to get the ball into the air on the golf course you need a book on basics. Otherwise, this is a really good, valuable, actionable, short read. David Perz take note (please).

A roadmap to rapid improvement

I have read a number of books and magazine articles over theyears, but none have given me insight on what shots I need toconcentrate on most.This book outlines the twelve most important shots anddescribes in detail, how to go about accomplishing them.This book is making me a better golfer in record time!I highly recommend it!

The Ultimate Players Manual

This is the ultimate players manual--great information in a concise and logical format. I have been searching for the perfect golf manual for years and now I have found it. Practical, insightful, brilliant in its' simplicity. Well done!

The Book to have on golf

If there is one book to add to your golf bookshelf, this is the one. There is something to learn in every chapter and each one treats a specific point. You not only learn the basics but he shows you how through pictures and then explains in details the different aspects: setup;the swing; the strategy and the swing thoughts for each and every shot he teaches. To make it complete and very functional, he even gives you practice strategies and fundamental drills.All in all, probably one of the best books I have read on shot making and shot shaping.

Cuts to the chase

If you're looking for the standard golf book, this isn't it. This book cuts to the chase about how to lower your score. You won't find terms such as supination, inclination, and on-plane, instead you'll get good solid information about how to play 12 shots that will help you to play better golf immediately. That's what I look for in a golf book and The Scrambler's Dozen delivers. Thanks to Mike McGetrick and Tom Ferrell for a job well done. I'd recommend this book for beginners and mid-to-high handicappers.