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

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The goal of a golf book should be simple—get you to shoot lower scores—but so often they're bogged down by technical jargon and theoretical filler. As a long time golfer I found this book to be one of the best guides I have read to inform and set more realistic goals for my game. Throughout the last 25 years, I’m confident that I have either made or witnessed every mistake imaginable in golf – especially in the mental game.

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

Golf without self-criticism but with self-love (Gregor, no dirty comments please) and an appreciation for the fact I'm out there with good company, enjoying the challenge and doing something I love to do.There are four foundations to building a successful game - expectation management, strategy, practice, and a sharp mental game. This is where Captain Sensible needs to come into his own again and remind me of my personal limitations before trying to draw a high 3 wood over the trees on 16 at Ladybank when I've been hitting a fade all day.

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

Jon Sherman takes his lifetime of experience and helps the reader/golfer through the difficult aspects of golf to make better golfers, and happier people. The predicament was that I kept telling myself, “I’m a great iron player, but I just struggle off the tee and on the greens.There are four foundations to building a successful game—expectation management, strategy, practice, and a sharp mental game. His methods are tried and tested – and proven to help golfers worldwide get better without having to stand on a range all day, tinkering with their swing. I have been friends with Jon for years and have watched him evolve into one of the top voices in game improvement.