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Finished reading this book a couple of months ago.  It took forever to write a review... have been pretty busy during the week with work. 

For those who appreciate the game of golf, proper equitette, stories of teaching others and them basically turning professional at some point.  Loved the entire book. Only been playing golf for a year and continue to enjoy every aspect of the game.

He wrote this from a teaching perspective. Talks about all of his golf lessons with his students at Austin Country Club in West Texas.  He writes about his experiences playing golf, ladies having too high of a handicap, adjusting their swings, games and making the cut of tournaments.  What a fantastic teacher this Harvey Penick is. He also talks about Bobby Jones.

Back to more book thoughts....

Most of his students went on to become professional golfers.  He taught them every part of the golf game from bunker shots, alignment, pre-shot routine, putting, etc...

Half the time, I'd pull out the trusty USGA Rule Book and figure out exactly what he was talking about.  Know how everything is scored, how to establish your handicap, having confidence in your golf game, pitch shot, bunker shots, teeing off, fairways.

Found a bit of information from a recent blog that I wrote about a lesson out at the Ridge on How to read your putts:

Approach the greens, assess the lie, slope of the land. Also whether your putt it is uphill, downhill or across any slope. Controlling the speed of the putt is key. I observed how the putt was going to break either left, right or straight. I picked my break or spot. Then pick your target out as a straight line, hit your ball at the right speed and it will take the break.

Really enjoyed reading this book a lot.  Hope it inspires you to at least to take a lesson and give golf a try.

The AM 950 KAHI Connections Program was incredible.  Sid Dakota is an amazing folk/country music artist that plays locally.  On the Golf Connection, Loyce had on Golfer George Kazeszki and Golfer/Publisher of the Foresthill Messenger Jim Lindsau.   Over at Courthouse Coffee for the Round Table Discussion featured: George Kazeszki, Barry Stigers of Barry in The Morning on AM 950 KAHI, Diana Farr Sales Manager of The Ridge Golf Course, Loyce host of AM 950 KAHI Connections and even Golfer Spencer Strand.  It was a joy to connect with Spencer again.  Talked a lot about golf and other fun stuff.

Had the priviledge of doing some interviewing with George Kazeszki. George is a fascinating man having traveled all over the world playing golf in Australia, Canada, Mexico and all over the United States. He used to be a Deputy Sherriff for San Mateo, CA.  You will find out more about him in an upcoming article in the Foresthill Messenger.

 Following this interview, will have the opportunity of interviewing Barry Stigers of Barry in The Morning on AM 950 KAHI.  A few things about Barry is he is a musician and has been in radio all of his life.  He loves to play golf. 

Enjoying the opportunity of continuing the connection with Jim Lindsau.  He has provided several opportunities to get my writing published in the Foresthill Messenger. Thank you very much Jim! 

Continuing to network/connect with Diana Farr, Sales Manager at the Ridge Colf Course in Auburn, CA.  She is a very nice lady and we all appreciate the work she does in the surrounding community. 

Blessed to have joined Loyce over at the Ridge for practice and putting.  Have had many opportunities to play at The Ridge too. Will be playing again in a few weeks.  Have had the opportunity to have instruction too.  There are so many wonderful opportunities in Auburn.  It is nice to be back in town. Thank you very much Loyce for providing such wonderful opportuinties to connect with people in the Foothills Community of Auburn.

Owner Linda Lareau of Courthouse Coffee got into the discussion with the Round Table Group too.  She is a joy to have around. Thank you very much Linda for providing such a wonderful coffee shop for the community of Auburn.

Head over to the Round Table at 10am over at Courthouse Coffee on Thursdays at 1425 Lincoln Way.  You never know who you are going to meet.