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Title: The Hogan Way : How to Apply Ben Hogan's Exceptional Swing and Shotmaking Genius to Your Own Game by John Andrisani ISBN: 0-06-270236-X Publisher: HarperResource Pub. Date: 01 March, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $22.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.25 (16 reviews)
Rating: 1
Summary: Rubbish - a feeble attempt to cash-in on Hogan's name
Comment: As a keen Hogan fan the title of this book made it a must read. But the title is the best thing about it. Clearly it is an "instant" book (and a poor one at that) produced by cobbling together some miscellaneous anecdotes about Hogan alongwith some swing observations by the author. The anecdotes may be of some interest to someone who knows little about Hogan - though more, and better, Hogan anecdotes can be had for free on the internet - but Andrisani's swing observations demonstrate his lack of understanding of Hogan's writings about the swing or even of basic golf technique e.g. at one point Andrisani suggests a pitching secret of Hogan's (of all people!!) is hitting the ball heavy. This book is the golfing equivalent of fast food - produced at speed and of little value. Having subsequently looked at some of his other books this low-grade fare seems to be Andrisani's niche.
To understand the "Hogan Way" read Hogan's own unsurpassed books. Alternatively, if you want Hogan second-hand, read Leadbetter's book on Hogan which, though by no means beyond criticism (e.g. too much emphasis on Leadbetter's own swing theories), is at least well-informed and perceptive.
Rating: 4
Summary: Refines our understanding of Hogan's swing
Comment: There are a number of differences between the way Ben Hogan said to swing the golf club and the way he actually swung it. This book nicely nicely dissects these differences. It also outlines a number of 'lost fundamentals' -- important aspects of Hogan's swing that were never discussed in either of his books. Finally, there is an extensive discussion of Hogan's "secret", the move that allowed him to be one of the most accurate ball strikers of all time. Of particular value in this regard are a series of rare down the line photos that clearly illustrate to the keen eye how Hogan kept the orientation of his clubhead consistent thru contact.
Rating: 1
Summary: The Hogan Way : How to Apply Ben Hogan's Exceptional Swing a
Comment: Very dissapointed with this book. Adds nothing new to our knowledge of Hogan as a person or player. Mostly second and third hand accounts that add very little, along with the author's analysis of Hogan's swing based on watching Shell's Wonderful World of Golf (give me a break). Also included for your reading pleasure is a description of a rare "lesson" given by Hogan to a woman in a clubhouse grillroom. Don't waste your time.
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Title: Power Golf by Ben Hogan ISBN: 0671729055 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 1990 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf by Ben Hogan ISBN: 0671612972 Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 20 September, 1985 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: The Fundamentals of Hogan by David Leadbetter ISBN: 0385502109 Publisher: Doubleday Pub. Date: 07 November, 2000 List Price(USD): $27.50 |
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Title: Hogan : by Curt Sampson ISBN: 1558538674 Publisher: Rutledge Hill Press Pub. Date: 01 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $24.99 |
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Title: The Bobby Jones Way: Swing Secrets of Golf's All-Time Power-Control Player by John Andrisani ISBN: 0060185155 Publisher: HarperResource Pub. Date: 26 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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