OK............ Care to elaborate on that a little? I really think Harvey Penick is a great teacher and I have great respect for him and his teaching philosophy.
Why do you think you will learn more from his teaching that David Leadbetter's and what do you feel about other teachers like Butch Harmon and Dave Pelz and how they compare to Harvey Penick and his teachings?
Well, the difference between Harvey and all the teachers you mentioned is that he is completely non-technical. I think more and more (and become more and more convinced every day) that people over-think the golf swing. He simplifies it, and does it well.
The best teacher I have ever worked with, Peter Beames (who, along with Gary Player, gave us the walk-thru golf swing), is also very non-technical. In fact, he and Harvey share the "clip the tee" philosophy (among many similar teachings and philosophies), which I gather Peter got from Harvey, though I've never asked him.
I think most teachers have more of an interest in you coming back to see them than in you actually getting better in a reasonable amount of time. I see people all the time agonizing over a slice. I had a slice at the beginning of this year. After reading a page-and-a-half excerpt from the Little Red Book, I'm hitting a draw. It's so easy to correct it's almost comical, yet you don't see it being corrected.
Anyway, I think reading Harvey's books - which are a snap to read and thoroughly enjoyable - most players will find the cure to what ills them explained in a simple way that is even simpler to implement and ingrain into their game.
Yep. I read that originally, and just read "And if you golf, you are my friend" or whatever it's called - the second book in the series. His knowledge is just amazing.
After reading this thread, the other night I was at the book store and remembered to take a look at the Penick book. I only had a minute, but it was really interesting. I think I will go back and get it. I love reading books like that. You can really pick up some good pointers. Penick has a writing style that appeals to me.
After reading this thread, the other night I was at the book store and remembered to take a look at the Penick book. I only had a minute, but it was really interesting. I think I will go back and get it. I love reading books like that. You can really pick up some good pointers. Penick has a writing style that appeals to me.
He's superb. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
Harvey's Little Red Book is a excellent golf book. I have read this book more than once and each time i've read it discovered more interesting nuggets. The man has a excellent way of explaining things and gives you a complete lesson in a few paragraphs. I have borrowed this book to many of my friends and they have also enjoyed it. In fact i have to remember who has it so i can get it back. lol
I am a big fan of Mr. Penick also. His books are the only books that I continuously read over and over again. I tend to overthink golf, so it really helps me in that area.
Maybe someone can help me with this one. In one of his books, Harvey tells quite a long story about a guy called Ed White who he says could have been one of the best of all time. It starts off talking about this kid who whenever he's asked what he shot it's always 65 or better. I can't for the life of me find it in any of his books that I have. Does anyone know which book this story is in?
December 25th, 2005, 06:30 PM
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