In the end, this is a good read--equal parts golf HOW-TO book and golf memoir by one of the true greats. This guy was around years ago, but his stories, advice and philosophy are right on the nail for today's players. In this book, whats special was not that it had not been written before, but that what it says has withstood the test of time. There must be 80+ "chapters" in this book, with most being approximately a page and some being much less.

The most beloved golf book of all time, Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book has become required reading for all players and fans of the game, from beginners to seasoned pros. That’s part of the beauty of Penick’s method, that he approached each student differently and used different methods to help them reach their maximum potential. Anyone with the least interest in golf will find themselves on fire with a desire to go try out these gems and pearls, and either in love for the first time with golf or more in love with the game than ever. I will try to weigh-in with my biggest takeaways from each day when I get back to my hotel room each night.Tinsley was named to that post in 1973, when I retired with the title of Head Professional Emeritus after holding the job for fifty years. I found this, as an avid golfer and one who wants to improve his game, a cozy, fun, and educational read. Most youngsters are not strong enough to handle a wood or iron; thus, bad habits are developed from the start. Examine how differently Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw, Penick’s two most famous pupils, approached and played golf as a striking example.

Attention is given to the power of positive thinking and the rewards of practice and discipline, but this is not a “golf = life” kind of book. However, for the purposes of planning out your shot and assessing your swing, you are going to see the target line as a straight line which runs from your ball to the target you have picked out. This book ignites passion and instills perspective, both of which are essential to keep the aspiring golfer coming back for more. I probably lent them to friends of mine, and it’s been so long, I don’t remember who I need to ask for them back. is probably the book’s most enduring and important point, something worth incorporating into my mental approach to the game.This is not a book about writing, after all, and Penick's writing partner (Bud Shrake) stays in the background, doing his job subtly and well.