like em especially seve one, could use that on the tee often

I recall a thread a while back where GM members listed their favourite quotes, put-downs and anecdotes so you might try to search through the archives for it.

Sorry for taking over your thread by the way Wato!

My opinion only but. . .
Had a few - to be honest I'm not a big fan -
Monty's book wasn't bad (apart from some of the text being hard to read from the stupidly chosen coloured background).
The Swing Factory I thought was what could have been a 5 page manual padded out to loads of money making pages which told you what any good pro could tell you in a couple of lessons.
Dr. Bob Rotella, I read on holiday, I found it boring and when I tried out his mental approach; it lasted about 1 hole (more than likely its me not him, basically I'm not an American being the main problem and I don't need a shrink).
Basically all these tips are in most golf magazines every month (most of them become tedious after a while as well).
I really don't think you can beat some lessons with a good modern pro and a bucket of range balls.

As an aside I've read a few golfer's biographies as well and I don't like most of them either - most successful pros seem to be self-obsessed ego-maniacs with not much idea of the real world.
But then I am a cynical oldish git!

I agree with you regarding the Rotella book to a certain extent that there was a plentiful amount American psychobabbble and name-dropping but it's one of the few books that addresses the golfer's mind I found whereas most other books are wrapped up in technique. For example, facing a 10-foot putt, I went from "I hope I don't miss this one" to "These are easy", no problem at all" and did feel I was sinking more of them, and when I missed I tried not to let it get me down and spoil the rest of my round which is another thing I picked up from the book. All pretty obvious I know but I felt it helped. And even if it doesn't help improve your game, it may help you enjoy it more.

Worm

Pronation is confusing at first,it does take sometime to grasp,took me ages.He bascially meant the left wrist is bowed at impact,it was probably one of the reasons he made such a unique sound with a ball.

Many pros belive he meant pronation at the top,he didn't it was at impact.

The opposite or pronation is basically cupped,which Hogan felt was crucial at the top to avoid a hook and give him a controlled fade.

Seves short game vhs is superb and is the direct opposite of Pelz.You pays ya money..........

For DVDs I liked Digital Golf School by Simon Holmes. Probably not useful for the experienced player, but for new players and high-handicappers it's worth a look.

Great section on the swing and handy drills that have improved my accuracy and distance (especially with my irons).

Rotlla gets my vote

Wormburner - I use the cupped wrist at the top of my swing but I can't understand how I have time to pronate my left wrist at impact? without causing problems.

I have been thinking of who to follow as my short game guru, and for some reason I hadn't thought of Seve. Don't know why, he's a short game magician. Is it sold on DVD?

No,unfortunately its only on VHS but its utterly inspiring so worth getting the video out of the cupboard for.If I accidentally catch a bit of Pelz I immediately stick it on to cleanse the demons he left me with.

Hogan meant that he had to get his left wrost pronated at impact to strike the ball properly.To my knowledge he is the only player to ever write this,I've never seen or ehard anyone else discuss its importance.But then again Hogan was unique,he could feel things that probably no one else could or still can.Another example is his left thumb,he could move it a millimetre and then claim to get a few more feet of fade,quite unbelievable how connected he was to his own swing.He made a unique sound when striking his irons and no one really knows why,probably a combination of irons with negative bounce,a pronated left wrist at impact,a flat swing path and no divot to speak off,and incredible clubhead speed,plus other secret things that just add to his mystique.

I would only recommend Hogan to a player who is prepared to practice and practice hard.You also have to know a bit about basic swing mechanics and your own swing,several of the pictures are misleading and some of his explanations aren't quite what he really did himself.

Many thanks Wormburner.

I couldn't have put your last paragraph better myself.

As for Pelz, he is as bloody annoying as those equipment adds. If he had a charisma by-pass I may listen to him, but not until.

Mike Austin's DVD "secrets" very good instruction and I believe compliments Hogan's book five lessons. One thing it really brought out was the forward press.

Also...
Practical Golf by John Jacobs

here is the site for Mike Austin's DVD

http://peacerivergolf.com/

worm dead right about pronating and all that gave me a dose of the duck hooks.far better description and pics of the pros rotating their arms in ~swing factory~ think its called swing factory am away from home for a couple of months so cant quite remember also have a great book cost 2 quid from Aldi best buy I made will post when I get home in a couple of weeks

threeputter dead right overall get agood teaching pro anyone in South West Scotland Try out Brian Gemmell at Pines golf centre Dumfries.Am I allowed to mention my teaching pro by the way sorry if not but he is v.....good

Wilky1 I was out playing in the North of Scotland I said to my caddie after about 12 holes why do you keep looking at your watch? He said thats nae watch laddie thats a compass.

I went to Ken Howarth at Ampleforth three years ago .I was on 19 handicap and have since been back many times i just won our club championship this year and now playing off 5 .I agree totally with John Oliver a good old fashioned  teaching pro.

My new pro (who im very impressed with so far) recommended I get Faldo's Swing for Life book.  Got it off flebay for a few quid, cheaper than the cost of most magazines these days!

Harvey p's little red book - traditional but brilliant!