by Hank Haney
First published 1999
Hank Haney presents his golf instruction method based on observing ball flight patterns rather than forcing swing changes. One of golf's most respected instructors, Haney has worked with hundreds of thousands of students from PGA Tour professionals to weekend golfers. His approach centers on watching how shots behave in the air to diagnose swing issues. Haney argues that a flawed swing producing good results beats a technically perfect swing that fails under pressure. He focuses on outcomes first, then addresses causes. This method helps golfers avoid awkward grip, stance, and posture adjustments that many instructors demand. The book covers fixing hooks and slices, adding driving distance, identifying swing problems, and improving short game performance. Haney also explains how to match equipment to individual playing styles. Mark O'Meara endorses Haney's teaching in the foreword, crediting the instructor's ball flight knowledge for helping his swing perform under tournament pressure.
Genres: sports, non-fiction, how-to
Vibes: informative, practical, thought-provoking
Tropes: expert-advice
240 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow