The Four Foundations of Golf: How to Build a Game That Lasts a Lifetime

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I made notes in line, tabbed the pages, and transferred many of Jon’s strategy, practice, and mental game notes to my on-course reference book (Jon’s book is slightly too large to carry on course).

I’m done comparing myself with much younger golfers who are fit and trim and can wind up like a cork screw. But because this game can be so challenging and mentally exhausting at times, adding a bit of grit is almost necessary for most. I have seen immediate improvement in my game, and many others too - not because of technical advice, but due to course management strategy and an improved perspective while playing.I have personally improved after reading this book, but more importantly I am just having more fun playing the game!

The chapters around managing expectations were particularly helpful to me, using Strokes Gained understanding. It does rehash some of what o learned in the book titled “Golf By the Numbers” by Roland Minton” and that is good info. What you do now is a mirror image of the type of person you believe that you are (either consciously or subconsciously). A psychologist who wrote a wonderful book entitled Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Angela Duckworth, defines grit as “perseverance and passion for long-term goals.The Four Foundations will teach you how to be your own coach, and not waste time on methods that don't work. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. This book contains everything except the fundamentals of a golf swing, so you’ll need a coach or a different resource for that.

In my quest to become a better tournament player, it became apparent by watching other golfers and benchmarking my performance that these were also problems that needed to be solved. Anyone who has read "The Practice Manual" (written by the author's podcast partner) or "Be a Player" by Nilsson and Marriott will find a lot of similarities in this book. This is a great “coaching” book; you won’t find any swing tips or advice on technical maneuvers here. It just shifts your approach so that skills and time you do have will become much more fun -- for you and your playing partners.

I have yet to find a book more comprehensive, yet approachable, and so vital to learning the foundations of golf. Sherman focuses on adjusting expectations, course management, and more mental game vs technical instruction. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

Sherman does a great job of illustrating and supporting his concepts with statistics and objective data, while presenting in the information in an easily digestible manner. Growing your on-course grit and staying engaged in rounds no matter your results is how many golfers break through to the next level.Great for a high to mid-handicap golf player or even a low-index player—who somehow has miraculously achieved a low handicap without consulting any course strategy.