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

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Jon accomplishes exactly what he set out to do with his writing, which is to 1) spell things out clearly with little room for interpretation and 2) communicate in a simple and straightforward manner. I'll be working on better pre and post-shot routines and I've already been doing some post-round journaling to change the internal narrative so I focus more on the good shots that are too easily forgotten in the flagellation sessions! And I believe on those days, it’s where you have your best chance to grow your grit and solidify these habits. Much like the Buffett example above, these concepts shifted how I look at and approach the game of golf. I will get into specifics on what I believe are productive elements of pre-shot and post-shot routines.

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The focus on how to improve your game without offering swing advice is an approach that can help a lot of players who are caught in an unending cycle of terrible quick tips from golf magazines and youtube instruction. What is most interesting is that having grit elsewhere in life does not necessarily mean it will translate to your golf game. I have heard from so many of you directly over the years and truly appreciate all of the support you have given me. Additionally, most of the topics covered that would be fresh for some readers were previously covered (and in greater detail) by Adam Young’s The Practice Manual.Also, anyone who follows Jon on social media will find a lot the same things discussed there covered again in the book. Since this is one of the most popular personal launch monitors on the market, I was interested in testing out the newer version to see any meaningful changes. The advice is a very helpful treatise on how to get better while staying away from the details of how to swing (see a pro). What is ALSO important is simply getting the ball on the green for short pitches, chips, and sand shots!

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I am confident a golfer of any level can pick up this book and take their game to the next level with just a few of the many lessons within. If you are reading this book to become the absolute best golfer and want to lower your handicap, this chapter will be vital, especially if you lack grit.Jon takes a holistic approach to improving your game covering everything from ball flight rules to physical fitness to mental preparation. What you do now is a mirror image of the type of person you believe that you are (either consciously or subconsciously). One of the other books on my reading list is "The Practice Manual" by Adam Young so this is a good introduction to that. He focuses on developing skill and transferring that skill to the course with Strategy (Part 2), including course management, proximity, shot patterns, course study, pre- and post-shot routines, and mental analysis.