11 March 2008
Dave Pelz’s Putting Bible - A Recommendation
Posted by BQ Browning under: Golf Product Reviews .
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I’ve been writing a number of articles for various publications about Putting Techniques recently. In my research I revisited Dave Pelz’ excellent Putting Bible. I had forgotten what an masterly work it is. There is so much high value information and guidance between those covers that it should be an absolute essential on every golfer’s bookshelf. Jeff Silverman wrote an excellent review:-
While you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to explain the forces at work in rolling a small, dimpled ball over changing terrain toward a cup that looks far too small for its purpose, Pelz was in fact a rocket scientist by trade. His approach is analytical, theoretical, mechanical, and systematic, brimming with graphs, charts, and illustrations. But don’t let that scare you–for all the science, Pelz and the gospel he preaches are as inspiring as a good sermon and readily understandable regardless of your skill level. Yes, advanced players will no doubt be more intrigued with the depths Pelz plumbs, but high handicappers can draw solace from the quality of the supplicants who’ve sought his counsel–Lee Janzen, Annika Sorenstam, Steve Elkington, and Colin Montgomery, for starters–and proceed from there. Numbers, charts, and graphs aside, Pelz preaches good grip and stroke, proper reading of lines and distances, the importance of leaving a ball in the best location (that only seems obvious), and the need to identify your putting weaknesses, learn why they’re your weaknesses, and address the proper fixes. “Never give up on putting well,” Pelz stresses. By studying his bible and heeding his golden rules, you’ll find yourself standing over those knee-rattling, downhill 4-footers with a lot more going for you than just a prayer.
but even more valuable perhaps are the testimonials from a number of the top golfers who willing pay a small fortune to attned his classes. That in itself speaks volumes.
“Do I believe in Dave Pelz? I paid full price to go to his school, and it was the best money I’ve ever spent. I could not have won my second U.S. Open without his help. I am a believer.”
–Lee Janzen“Dave Pelz has added more irrefutable knowledge to golf instruction than any man alive.”
–George Peper, editor-in-chief, GOLF Magazine“In one day’s work with Pelz, I learned more about putting than I had known my entire life.”
–Curtis Strange“You cannot do more for your putting than to follow Dave Pelz.”
–D. A. Weibring“Dave Pelz is the best. It’s pure and simple. If you want to play your best, you work with the best… that’s Pelz.”
–Steve Elkington“Dave Pelz knows more about putting than Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and Ben Crenshaw combined!”
–GOLF Magazine
If you are thinking about buying a book to improve your game at the onset of the new season I would strongly suggest that you make it this Putting Bible.
