Jack nicklaus reveals the most important golf swing. Todays choice of books is jack nicklaus s golf my way with ken bowden. Dynalign kuchar nicklaus putting technique comparison. Its a really amazing read that has a ton of information that is still valid to this day. Its not that important to stand like jack nicklaus, but you definitely want to listen to the golden bears advice on how to hold the putter. Here mike talks about swing philosophy and conversations he has had about the release and role of the lower body with. A lifetimes worth of tips from golf s alltime greatest nicklaus, jack on. Unlike his other books, which present tips and tweaks, golf my way gives the reader nicklaus s entire approach, allowing the avid student to pick and choose among jack s principles and techniques.
Editions of golf my way by jack nicklaus goodreads. A lifetimes worth of tips from golf s alltime greatest jack nicklaus. His book golf my way is one of the alltime classics of golf instruction, and has been reissued several times since the initial printing in 1974. April, 1975 wins his fifth masters and th major one shot ahead of runnersup johnny miller and. Putting my way is the twelfth book on which internationally renowned golf writer and editor ken bowden has collaborated with jack nicklaus over a fortyyear association that has also produced many hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles, plus a variety of television and video programs. Unlike youtube where you are endlessly searching for good instruction, this has it. True spec golf, miura, nicklaus companies, golf logix, club. To me, the most important consideration in putting is consistent fluidity of stroke, and grip firmness has a major influence on this. Jack william nicklaus, nicknamed the golden bear, is an american retired professional golfer. Jack nicklaus reveals the most important golf swing fundamental if your swing thought is slow and your motion is good, nicklaus says youll find your drives soaring longer and. Nicklaus, perhaps the greatest golfer, and putter, of all time, looked at and practiced putting in a much different way, one that should be emulated far more than it. A lifetimes worth of tips from golf s alltime greatest.
Watch best lessons ever tuesdays 7pm et on golf channel. In 1974, nicklaus authored what would become the most successful golf instruction book of all time, golf my way. In todays edition of flashback jack, jack nicklaus explains his technique to finding your feel when putting from off the green. Jack nicklaus has 73 books on goodreads with 2556 ratings. Jack s key thought gives you a better sense for rolling the ball the correct distance. The worlds top instructors break down nicklaus putting in this exclusive clip from jack, april 911 on golf channel. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read golf my way. The best way to better golf number 3 of a series jan 1, 1969. Im like listen, if this guy, if jack nicklaus, says, hey, i would change just one thing about my game and its this one thing about my putting stroke, maybe i should try that. Oct 16, 2016 18time major champion jack nicklaus teaches how swinging at the correct speed can help add distance to your drives. Golf my way quickly gained international appeal and became know as the golf instruction book for people of all generations and all abilities, who are looking to learn the game or to improve their own. Im a big fan of jack s swing and think he understood more about the swing than most playing pros. So much of what makes any truly elite, onceinageneration athlete worth emulating has so little to do with anything you can put.
Shells wonderful world of golf, nicklaus vs watson, pebble beach duration. Mar 15, 1974 golf my way is a classic of golf instruction, but truth be told, its pretty dumb to think any book can teach you how to play golf like jack nicklaus in his prime. Dec 17, 2010 jack nicklaus with david marr iii in golf channels 12 days of instruction. Jack nicklaus golf channel 12 days of instruction 2010. Jack nicklaus is one of the best putters of all time, and now, hes sharing his four simple tips that helps him hole everything. Jack nicklaus golf channel 12 days of instruction 2010 youtube. Aug 17, 2010 jack nicklaus gives timeless instruction on golf swing. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest golfers of al. Jacks key thought gives you a better sense for rolling the ball the correct distance. Jack nicklaus swing golf my way slowmotion youtube.
Finally, jack nicklaus, golf s leading master, definitively covers the whole of his game through a lifetime of greatness. Michael breed shows how to putt like jack nicklaus. I decided to start playing serious golf at about 21 yrs. If you move your head one way, something else also moves to compensate and it can throw the swing completely out of sorts. Many years ago i was a touring caddy on the pga circuit, and for a longer time the lpga tour. This book is practical and will be as long as the game of golf is played. Did jack nicklaus and arnold palmers rivalry extend to.
Nov 01, 2007 golf my way ebook written by jack nicklaus. Aug 28, 2007 one basic swing golf tip from the number one selling golf instructional video of all time golf my way by jack nicklaus. By birthright, jack nicklaus ii was the next nicklaus. Aug 17, 2010 jack nicklaus gives timeless instruction on golf ball position. So much of what makes any truly elite, onceinageneration athlete worth emulating has so little to do with anything you can put into words. Jan 21, 2020 jack nicklaus golf my way is still a popular golf buy among fans and aspiring players. The other round i played was at a municipal course in north palm beach, fla. All the techniques share a surprising number of common features at address.
Golf icon jack nicklaus and the allen edmonds shoe corporation have collaborated to introduce the new jack nicklaus signature golf line by allen edmonds, a comprehensive line of golf shoes and golf. Jack discusses several aspects of playing golf including mental toughness, grip, alignment, and features a tip from golf my way dvd. Jack nicklaus hunch and pop golf putting address and shot. And his book golf my way would have to be among the best golf instructional books ive ever read. Jack nicklaus golf my way inspired millions of players for many golfers, the argument of who is the best player in the history of the game begins and ends with jack nicklaus. A lifetimes worth of tips from golfs alltime greatest. While tiger woods would get plenty of support in this debate as well and deservedly so it is hard to argue with nicklaus. Jack nicklaus, golfs consummate professional, remains a.
His putting style is unorthodox, but i think we can learn a lot of things from him. Jack nicklaus gives pointers for a great golf grip golf channel. He seemed to make all the crucial putts to win major tournaments. Jack nicklaus legacy was born in golf, but built upon character. The instructional classic, revised and updated nicklaus, jack. His techniques on practicing, warming up what he put in his bag, and then taking it out to the course. One basic swing golf tip from the number one selling golf instructional video of all time golf my way by jack nicklaus. A couple of months ago my friend sent me a copy of an out of print book that jack nicklaus wrote in the early 70s. Jack nicklaus swing golf my way slowmotion duration.
It felt like i had tried everything, but maybe i hadnt tried this. The modern fundamentals of golf nor a fount of homespun practical wisdom like. So i got his book putting my way with very high hopes. A lifetimes worth of tips from golf s alltime greatest by. Hailed as a classic and read everywhere golf is played, golf my way has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide since it was first published in 1974. Id recommend this book to anyone just starting out playing or who has even played the game for a while.
Dec 05, 2018 golf my way jack nicklaus scott olsen. Jan 24, 2020 over the years, various people have been called the next nicklaus, with varying results. Here are 10 of the best jack nicklaus golf tips from the book that i think every player could. I played the course with my friend rees jones, a golf course.
Slideshow comparison of three putting techniques, dynalign, matt kuchar arm lock putting, and jack nicklaus style. More than reading, my first book i highlighted throughout and doing so again. Golf my way by jack nicklaus reading room the sand. My story the essence of putting to me is that it is far more difficult and much. Throughout his career he has designed many noted golf courses, and in 1993, golf world magazine named him architect of the year. How the nicklaus stroke can help you on the greens. Golf lessons from the library jack nicklauss golf my way. Golf my way is a classic of golf instruction, but truth be told, its pretty dumb to think any book can teach you how to play golf like jack nicklaus in his prime. May 01, 2020 hi everyone, my name is don peterson, and this is my lessons from the library series. Jack nicklaus hunch and pop golf putting address and shot video lesson by pga pro peter finch it would be very unfair to speak about nicklaus game without addressing his putting because his putting style, how he got hunched over the ball and used a little bit. To me, the most important consideration in putting is consistent fluidity of stroke, and grip firmness has a.
Nicklaus has also written golf instructional columns for golf magazine and for golf digest magazine, with which he is currently associated. Jack nicklaus shares his tips for mastering this timeless golf art form if you were to look up at this hole here weve placed two flags up at the green, nicklaus says. Jack nicklaus would have to be my favorite golfer of all time. Jack nicklaus vs sam snead at pebble beach 1963 shells wonderful world of golf. That is weird, same with his putting stroke why not putt like jack. And seen as how jack was known as one of the best putters around i was looking for some great things in this book. The secret arnold palmer gave jack nicklaus for putting. Simon and schuster publishes jack s hugely influential instruction book golf my way. The book is much better imo, lots of good stuff when hes talking about the motion.
Top golf instructors analyze jack nicklaus putting golf. Now that im getting back to playing, im reading it again. May 10, 20 the short game impro your score with stroke saving shots part 1. Hi everyone, my name is don peterson, and this is my lessons from the library series. Golf my way presents an allinclusive, atoz explanation of how this greatest of champions thinks about and plays the game. That same year golf digest recognized ten of the courses nicklaus designed on its list of the 100 best golf courses in america. Golf my way is the one book that presents a complete, indepth, atoz explanation of how this greatest of champions thinks about and plays the game.
Jack nicklaus golf my way the short game n2035 youtube. Golf my way jack nicklaus entire video instruction. Jan 21, 2016 jack nicklaus sits down with sports illustrateds michael bamberger to discuss the golf greats career, receiving the muhammed ali legacy award, his continuing impact on the game and more. Jack nicklaus gives timeless instruction on golf swing. Jack nicklaus is known as one of the best putters in the history of golf. A lifetimes worth of tips from golfs alltime greatest nicklaus, jack on. Nov 17, 2016 jack nicklaus talks about a tip arnold palmer gave him to use the putter instead of chipping. Jack nicklaus with david marr iii in golf channels 12 days of instruction. A lifetimes worth of tips from golf s alltime greatest oct 1, 2009. Jack discusses several aspects of playing golf including mental toughness, grip, alignment, and features a tip from golf. The story goes that his voracious appetite prompts the club to put a limit on free food. Ball position golf tip from the number one selling golf instructional video of all time golf my way by jack nicklaus. Heres the golden bears timeless advice for hitting short putts. Nov 16, 2016 second part of my conversation with golf digest top 100 teacher mike malaska.
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