The Golf Swing: The Definitive Golf Instructional Book

Excellent book

When I retired some years ago, I decided to start playing golf again. I wanted to make sure I was using good fundamentals so I ordered this book by a leading golf teacher. Early in the book Mr. Leadbetter recommends that a person buy three yard sticks, one to line up the toes towards the intended line of target, another to make sure that the ball is properly aligned with the feet, and the third to make sure one takes the club back straight, rather than too far inside or outside. So off I went to Home Depot to buy three yardsticks. The lady at the entrance told me they were in the paint department so over there I went. I didn't see any so I asked the man behind the counter if they sold yardsticks? He reached under the counter and handed me one. I then told him I needed three. He gave me the other two and asked, "Sir, are you the principal of a Catholic school?" Oh, yes, back to the book. It'll be money well spent as he's a great teacher.

This book is written for someone serious about learning the correct basics, who wants to learn the details piece by piece. How each body part should move and feel at each point in the swing. Once you have absorbed the details, advice is given about how to make the backswing, transition, and downward swing flow. But then it is up to you to video (Coach's Eye is a good app), see where it's not right, and make corrections. Definitely was worth the time for me.

Great book that covers fundamentals for the full golf swing. This book doesn’t include any information for the short game.

simplifies the swing into an understandable motion. the drawings clarify where the golfer should be at different points in the swing. very much a balanced swing. just turn "on top" of your feet i. e., keep the knees inside the toe line while keeping the upper arms snug on the chest through the ball. Highly recommended.