A Swing for Life: Revised and Updated

by Faldo, Nick

• ISBN13: 9781451676532
• ISBN10: 1451676530
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-11-06
• Publisher: Atria Books

Summary

An instructional guide to the perfect swing from one of golf's most successful players and well-known television commentators. Nick Faldo is considered one of the world's most complete golfers. For years he analyzed his game in search of the perfect swing. In this extensive bookthe fully updated and revised version of a timeless golf classiche shares his experience and the skills of that game. Faldo explains the principles behind his flowing, consistent swinga swing to apply to every club in the bag. He discusses driving strategy, short-game technique, bunker play, and the art of putting, and includes new information on fitness, equipment, his philosophy of golf, new developments in his swing, and more. Supporting these principles are 250 superb photographs that illustrate how to swing, no matter what part of the course you're on. For experienced golfers, Faldo's strategy on "working the ball" will surely fascinate, as will his philosophy of "taking your game to the course." He stresses that practice and confidence go togetherand in this essential book, filled with the same drills and exercises he personally uses for tournament preparation, will help readers create their own "swing for life."

Author Biography

Nick Faldo has been a professional golfer since 1976, and has won more than forty tournaments and six major championships. He has spent ninety-eight weeks total as the world’s number one golfer. He is now primarily a television commentator and lead analyst for CBS and the Golf Channel.