The Four Foundations of Golf: How to Build a Game That Lasts a Lifetime

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Then I spent hours of meaningful practice to settle on a wedge technique that I could feel comfortable with. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. This is no different than someone trying to establish a fitness routine – the moments you feel tired and lazy are the actual test. Jon provides bits of advice on key aspects of the game that he has received and tried out throughout his golf journey. And I believe on those days, it’s where you have your best chance to grow your grit and solidify these habits.

Jon takes a holistic approach to improving your game covering everything from ball flight rules to physical fitness to mental preparation. But to this day, despite what I consider a very high grit level, there are still rounds where I have to struggle to stay engaged. I’ve been recommending this book to anyone who has ever picked up a golf club, whether they’re a 30 handicap or a 2 handicap. You can finally get all of the methods he’s used to become a scratch golfer and coach other golfers in one complete guide. The Four Foundations will teach you how to be your own coach, and not waste time on methods that don’t work.

If you want to become a better golfer, you will need to learn to dig in when things aren’t going your way and change your habits. This book contains everything except the fundamentals of a golf swing, so you’ll need a coach or a different resource for that. Get detailed, step-by-step instructions on methods that will increase your skills and finally transfer your practice range game to the course. It probably works best as the video version Sherman references, middle as a print book with all the references available, and third as an audio. I would not say this is a revolutionary book, but, again, some good wisdom to be found here and there.

I made notes in line, tabbed the pages, and transferred many of Jon’s strategy, practice, and mental game notes to my on-course reference book (Jon’s book is slightly too large to carry on course). If you are given one book and then stranded on a deserted island (with your golf clubs), let it be this one. It was great to ground my expectations with actual stats of what people with similar handicaps (or even better handicaps) are doing.The quality of the information in this book was high, there just wasn't a whole lot I didn't already know. Terrific stuff to base my game on as I move forward and remember your not good enough to be that annoyed! As I kept slowly chipping away and celebrating my tiny accomplishments, I was also proving my new identity.

I would say this book would benefit higher handicappers and would most certainly help to reduce handicaps, but there is also a lot of good advice for the lower handicappers too.Jon makes it clear that trying one "5 minutes to cure your slice" tip after another will not lead to lasting improvement. Great for a high to mid-handicap golf player or even a low-index player—who somehow has miraculously achieved a low handicap without consulting any course strategy.

I’m done comparing myself with much younger golfers who are fit and trim and can wind up like a cork screw. I believe The Four Foundations is the most comprehensive and practical guide on how to improve your golf game and increase your enjoyment. Jon gives thoughts backed by shocking stats which the average golfer needs to consider especially when setting expectations for their next 18 holes. I still have a long way to go, but I'm glad I picked this book up so soon after picking the game up again in my mid-30s. In my opinion, golf teachers went off the rails when they began spending all their time trying to teach amateurs the intricacies of the swing.It just shifts your approach so that skills and time you do have will become much more fun -- for you and your playing partners.