1. David P. Peterson Said,

   After reading all the reviews for this book, I expected something revolutionary. I was very dissapointed. The methods described, the set-up, swing, etc. did not work for me at all. Perhaps it works for others? I thought it was an oversimplification of the intricacies of an effective golf swing. And the section on creating lag in the swing was interesting, but in my opinion is an advanced topic that only seasoned golfers may be able to implement. Most of us just want to strike the ball consistantly, with decent distance. Trying to hit farther by adding lag just messed my swing up. I was drawn to this book by its catchy title, but in the end I was very dissapointed and found it a waste of time.
   Rating: 1 / 5

2. 1MorHacker Said,

   As one who took up golf only two years ago–at age 61–I can attest to the fact that the most difficult aspect of the game for beginners is getting to a point where they can strike the ball consistently and correctly off the tee and from the fairway. I think most would agree that is the first major golfing “hurdle” to overcome.

   Then, as other reviews here have mentioned, the next hurdle–and the real secret to lowering one’s score–is around the green; i.e., improving consistency and accuracy in pitching, chipping and putting.

   Tamayo’s little book covers, in simple, plain, easy to understand words, a critical part of getting over that first hurdle. And I should add it’s one about which very little seems to have been written. Or at least very little that is as easy to understand as this book.

   That’s probably why there are millions of golfers out there suffering from the same basic swing flaw: Coming over the top, swinging outside to in, usually leading to slicing the ball and making poor contact.

   Tamayo gives some easy to understand pointers and basic drills on how to achieve the proper shoulder turn during the takeaway. And then, perhaps most importantly, once you’re at the top of the backswing, how to correctly start the move down toward the ball on the proper swing plane. And finally, once you get there, how to achieve that mysterious quantity called “lag” in order to make better contact.

   For those tips and drills alone the book is well worth the price, and I definitely recommend that anyone having problems in these areas, which is most of us, should buy it. You won’t be disappointed.

   That said, the author asked for feedback and reviews at the end of the book. I rated it 4 stars out of 5 and here are some things that would have made it even better:

   First, the photos are all b&w, and I ceratinly understand the added publishing expense issues related to going beyond that. However, many are the small thumbnail variety which makes it hard to see exactly what the subject is doing differently from one frame to the next. So better photos would improve the book substantially. I would add that any instruction book also benefits from extensive use of graphics and drawings to help illustrate key points. And while there are some, more would be helpful, particularly given that the subject matter–proper swing plane and how to get it–is a little obtuse, to say the least.

   Second, the writing and editing, while certainly adequate to convey the main points, could be improved as well. Tightening down the editing, for example, rather than shortening the book, would then have left more space for the author to elaborate on some its key points, such as the one about the exact feeling and sensation of proper lag at the start of the downswing.
   Rating: 4 / 5

3. docramos Said,

   Ok I have been golfing for 3 years give or take. Don’t have enough time to practice and play only 6 or so times a year. Lately my irons have been pulling to the right and I have been playing military golf with my drivers and fairway woods, left right left right. Bought this book about two weeks ago and have been practicing the drills at home. went to the range and presto my irons are straight again and I now have a nice draw on my driver and fairway woods. Also hitting about 5 to 15 yards farther. Pretty good for just a few swing thoughts and adjustments. this is a quicker improvement than any classes I have taken.
   Rating: 5 / 5

4. Laingsirish Said,

   Added 10 yards per club so far, only been working with it 2 days!
   
   Easy to understand and implement, I’m 55 years old and not easy to impress, so I was not convinced this book would do all it promised.
   
   It does and it’s a great feeling to watch a 56* wedge shot fly high and straight 85 yards uphill on a regular basis. Even this old man shouted YES and threw both arms in the air!

   Rating: 5 / 5

5. Andrew Said,

   I read the book 3 weeks ago and the reason I liked the book so much is because the method explained by Mr. Tamayo is simple & it started working from the 1st day I began to implement the techniques.

   It is definetely something that you need to continue practicing & internalizing in time to see the full results, but I am sure that in a few weeks I will have fully improved my overall distance & accuracy by a healthy percentage.

   I sincerely recommend that everyone reads this book to achieve the same positive results. Just make sure that you follow the instructions carefully & give it enough practice.
   Rating: 5 / 5

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