The Foundations of Winning Golf: A Guide to Competition for Players of All Levels (The Foundations of Golf, Book 2)

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 124 ratings

Price: 13.08

Last update: 05-29-2024


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Armen babamian
5.0 out of 5 stars Golfers waiting for this edition are like kids waiting for New Harry Potter
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
Jon - i can't thank you enough. You have made golf easier and the game more enjoyable
Daniel Berger
5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide to the mental side of competitive golf
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
As I’ve learned the hard way, for most golfers there’s a huge gap between your performance on the range and your performance on the course. And when you add in competition - even just a Skins game with your buddies - your performance is likely to go down even farther.

But as Sherman expertly explains, it doesn’t have to be that way. He provides very practical advice for how to maintain a positive attitude / mindset in the midst of what could be stressful competition.

And it works - I just defeated my brother in match play for the first time ever after reading this book!
Hank H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide for the golfer wanting to compete!
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
This is a guide geared towards the improving golfer, who has learned some skills, who wants to take their game “on the road”. Compete somewhat; perhaps more than somewhat. It covers the attitudes one needs to try to play well in varied environments. This book can be used as a blueprint for a successful plan for competitive golf. Combined with the Four Foundations of Golf, it creates a winning combination. I got way more out of these two books than I ever did from the $3000 I spent at Golftec. Highly recommended. Enjoy the improvement.
Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Read Both Books
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
I liked everything about the book. I have read the first book as well. It helped me a lot as a player. With all thr inputs Im lookinh forward to lower my handicap to between 7 to 4.
Danny Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, Immediately Useful!
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
I recommend this book for anyone who plays
Golf, regardless of skill level or whether of not you play competitively. It’s a fantastic read with practical advice that can immediately be applied to your game. I read this the week before my Member/Guest tournament, and ended up winning the whole thing! Everything from preparation, expectations, how to react (or not react) to competitor’s shots, and how to be relentless when bad golf happens have been valuable for me. I also enjoyed how Jon shared his own personal experiences, which made his points more relatable.
Amador
3.0 out of 5 stars This book should not have been published! Jon you can do better...
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
Let me start by saying I am a HUGE Jon Sherman fan. His book The Four Foundations of Golf is among the best golf books I've ever read. I own it in paper and digital as well as buying six copies for friends and associates. Buy THAT book! This book is quite bland and basic. Example: How to find golf tournaments?? "Ask around"...wow, insightful. It would have been a good blog post or great podcast. But as a thin standalone book for $25, it is a big disappointment. I can only think that Jon's publicist was urging, "Jon your other book is selling great. We must publish now while you're hot. Just throw something, anything together." This is a horrible follow-up to an amazing book. You just duffed one into the water after striping an amazing tee shot...time to refocus. Jon, you can do better and I fully expect you to do so in the future. I'm really disappointed but still a fan.
Bruce M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Improve your game and your life!
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
Jon has done it again! As an average golfer who loves the idea of competition but often feels intimidated by it, this book changed my mindset. The idea that competition in golf can be more about learning than winning has even influenced the way I do business. If you love golf as much as I do please read The Foundations of Winning Golf even if you never plan to play in a tournament. You won’t regret it!
Joshua
5.0 out of 5 stars Simplified advice for every golf level
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
Jon breaks down what is really important in getting better at golf for all levels. Golf can be so complicated with technique and form that we get lost in it and forget to sometimes just swing. They say golf is 80 percent mental and this book definitely tackles that. Can’t recommend it enough!
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Joshua
5.0 out of 5 stars Simplified advice for every golf level
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
Jon breaks down what is really important in getting better at golf for all levels. Golf can be so complicated with technique and form that we get lost in it and forget to sometimes just swing. They say golf is 80 percent mental and this book definitely tackles that. Can’t recommend it enough!
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