i need a golf book-

[erikpmort]

i tried a search first i promise!

I am looking for a really really good book (because i'm only going to buy one)

most important is teaching me correct swing and setup principles- as well as advanced tips like different chip shots- how to work the ball etc.

also would like a book that teaches golf rules. i want to learn it all and not just trust my friends anymore

please give me your best advice and thanks

[Finn07]

Hogans power golf or Hogans Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf. Try using the search, this similar thread has been discussed tons of times.

[Dub]

Another vote for Hogan. I'm getting back into the game and have recently dusted off my copy of the "5 Lessons".

My first round back I thought I was regripping....all over the place with my wrist hinge.

First chapter in the Hogan book fixed my grip problems and got me back where I needed to be.

Second part of what I thought was a grip problem turned out to be related to my right foot position....another tenet in the book.....applied the lesson and it fixed my looseness at the top.

My copy is hardback. I'm gonna pick up a paperback copy that I'll highlight certain portions and put it in my golfbag.

Hogan nailed it down for us in his book.

[rubbery]

My 2 favorites are "How I Play Golf" by Tiger Woods, and "Golf My Own Damn Way" by John Daly. I bought JD's book more for entertainment purposes, but it actually proved to be pretty helpful.

[Shindig]

also would like a book that teaches golf rules. i want to learn it all and not just trust my friends anymore

There is no substitute for the USGA rulesbook. Joining the USGA gets you a copy every six months, I believe, and they should be available at your golf shop

anyway . That having been said, Arnold Palmer wrote a book called Playing By the Rules that has the rules, his explanations of them, and instances when they came up in important matches (professional events mostly). A few of the rules have been changed since then, but most of the book is still accurate.

[glebert]

Hogan's 5 fundamentals has been incredibly eye opening for me. I almost feel like I wasted the last 3 years screwing around without them.

A warning though, and maybe not everyone agrees, but Hogan's swing is not the swing that most people use/teach today. I think you have to pick a swing and then stick with it, so if you are following Hogan then you should ignore pretty much every tip you will see in magazines or get from your buddies. For me Hogan's swing works much better.

I got mine for less than $5 (including shipping) from half.com.

good luck,
greg

[JKilgore44]

How I play Golf - Tiger Woods

Helped my game in too many ways to list

[hurley9192]

I have to agree on Tiger's book...much better for all around than Hogan's and I'm a huge Hogan fan. It's just not that helpful for a beginner. maybe the David Ledbetter version would be more useful.

[erikpmort]

thanks guys i just bought both on amazon