The Art of the Short Game: Tour-Tested Secrets for Getting Up and Down
Veteran golfers know that the secret to a lower score is a solid short game, but mastering those small strokes can be maddening—even for the pros. One of golf's most revered instructors, Stan Utley now reveals the step-by-step tactics behind his revolutionary short-game techniques in The Art of the Short Game.
After introducing readers to his groundbreaking philosophy that explains why most players don't see all the shots available to them near the green, Utley moves on to shatter conventional wisdom about stance, grip, and ball position. From choosing the right clubs (including a checklist of must-haves that should always be in your bag) to spin reduction during chipping and fearless sand play, The Art of the Short Game demystifies the most aggravating shots on the links. Though Utley's primer features a full set of drills, accompanied by more than seventy-five photos, his approach is far removed from the monotonous, mechanical instruction of yesteryear.
Giving a time-tested secret weapon to every golfer at every level, Utley's short-game methods turn trouble shots into triumph.
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24 Reviews
| From: Amazon Posted: Oct 26, 2007 Type: User Review |
Improve Your Game Immediately
I read this book with the expectation it would repeat the same old information you hear everywhere else. And while you won't find anything Earth shaking here the methods presented work. I'm not a long ball hitter so I find myself struggling to...
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 5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 01, 2007 Type: User Review |
Short game help
This book will help any golfer. Itis the first time I've ever seen the mechanics of chipping and pitching all in one place
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 31, 2007 Type: User Review |
Just OK
Not very in depth. Pictures do not reveal the secrets of the short game. It is pretty much left to figure out on your own. But then again, that is pretty much what golf is all about.
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 3.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 31, 2007 Type: User Review |
If you're not getting up and down 50% of the time - read this!
Golf is difficult but does not require world class strength or skill to play well - especially around the green. While I do not agree with 100% of the theory presented in this book - I like a lot of it. For example - Stan advocates using only 1...
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 4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 27, 2007 Type: User Review |
The Art of the Short Game - Not Very Artful
With the author's recognized expertise in the short game area of golf, this book had a lot of potential to be very helpful. Unfortunately, it did not deliver. The book was poorly edited with pictures in the wrong chapters, subsequently not...
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 2.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 06, 2007 Type: User Review |
sound advice from a former tour player
Mr. Utley's insights are outstanding. His approach in the sand is extremely effective and has demystifed this part of my game.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 30, 2007 Type: User Review |
GREAT BOOK !!! - But you still must practice......
Utley has put together all the information needed to improve your short game. Anyone can use this book, from handicaps of 5 to 30. But like all really helpful instructional books....YOU STILL MUST PRACTICE !!!
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 24, 2007 Type: User Review |
A Must Have for every serious golfer...
I have been playing about four years and have never had too much success with my short game shots. I was looking forward to reading Stan's latest after having much success with his first, 'The Art of Putting'. I was not disappointed. After a...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 23, 2007 Type: User Review |
I tested the secrets and they work.
I read golf books in all shapes and sizes and about all aspects of the game, not necessarily because I am looking for the one great secret of how to play better, I just enjoy reading about golf. Once in a while a book comes along which gets it...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 22, 2007 Type: User Review |
excellent fundamental approach to short game
I am an 8 handicap, with a decent short game, but found the principles of his chipping and pitching stroke very easy to understand and to implement. With a little practice, my short game improved, and so did my confidence. I recommend this to...
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4.00/5 |
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