The Secret of Hogan's Swing by Tom Bertrand, Printer Bowler
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Book Reviews of The Secret of Hogan's Swing
Book Review: More Than A Secret... A Must for Students of Hogan
Summary: 5 Stars
How was Ben Hogan able to hit golf shots with incredible precision? The authors provide what may be the best answers to date. Tom Bertrand learned about the Hogan swing as an instructor at John Schlee's Maximum Golf School in the 1980's. The school was a byproduct of a relationship that Schlee, the runner up in the 1973 U.S. Open, had as a protege to Ben Hogan. Of greatest interest to students of Hogan are sections dedicated to his "system" with over 40 pages of text and photos covering everything from setup to follow-through. Another chapter focuses on "five factors" in the Hogan swing essential to understanding his fundamentals. More than just another golf instructional, the book presents a mini-biography of John Schlee with both entertaining and sad anecdotes of this complex character. It also provides an interesting look at Bertrand's relationship with Schlee. While other authors and instructors have debated the "secret" of Hogan (and Bertrand and Bowler present a very plausible missing link to what others have written), this book is about the great man's "secrets" to ball striking. I recommend it highly to any student of Hogan and anyone who plays golf at an intermediate or advanced level.Book Review: This book is a gem.
Summary: 5 Stars
Rare is it to find a master in any field, much less golf, and Hogan was truly a master. To have Hogan's insights and knowledge passed on to us in such a cogent and clear fashion, as Bertrand and Bowler have done so well, is a true gift to the world of golf. Being a golf instructor myself, I can appreciate the search for wisdom and, once found, the hope that it can be passed on and be of benefit to students. Aside from providing an historical review of Hogan's times, including his fascinating later revelations, this book follows the dream of a young man (PGA Tour player John Schlee) to become the master's student. His dream miraculously comes true, and as it unfolds we are given a wealth of Hogan's priceless, hard-earned wisdom. There is much to be gleaned in these pages for anyone wanting to understand greatness and how important it is to not let its vestiges slip through the cracks. The book's technical information is tried and true and provides a very helpful framework to follow to improve one's golf swing and golf game. I truly enjoyed this book!
Ann Loughlin
LPGA/PGA (Class A Golf Professional)
Book Review: This book is a true gem!
Summary: 5 Stars
More than just instructional -- the first part deals with the author's association with John Schlee, a touring pro in the 1970s, who became one of the few people Hogan personally taught everything he learned over a lifetime of studying the golf swing. Throughout the book, especially in the last sections that deal with Hogan's techniques, Tom Bertrand divulges several interesting extras that Hogan did not mention in the Sports Illustrated series. The author felt he was heir to an oral tradition that he had to pass along to Hogan fans lest they be lost forever.
The book is a truly bittersweet vignette, a rare glimpse about those who dedicate their lives to the best game there is: Golf.
If you're a Hogan fan, this one needs to be in your library.
Book Review: Back to the Master
Summary: 5 Stars
Ben Hogan's "Five Lessons in Golf", to which Tom makes references, was my bible on golf. I worked hard on using his instructions in the book, but had no one to talk to about it and no techniques to apply what he had in the book. Eventually, I was talked out of using it. Now, finally, I have both Hogan's technique, simplified by Tom, and a way to apply it. Tom has simplified what to do and how to do it. I am so excited to get back to the "Master's" technique with a simple way of using it. Thank you Tom and Printer for writing this book. I'm a little old to make the tour, at 72, but I'm going to get my handicap back down from 6 to 1 or 2; I'm convinced of it.Book Review: Thanks for Keeping the Hogan Torch Lit...
Summary: 5 Stars
Tom, you are a genius! I've read or scanned through over a hundred golf books over the past few years.
May I first say, thank you for your diligence in saving, what is in my opinion, the greatest lost secret in golfing history. May your god Bless you, John Schlee, and the others for capturing in essence, the final part of the most magical golf swing ever discovered and developed.
Let me say that your book, John Schlee's enthusiasm, and Hogan's pies-de-resisance is far too valuable an opportunity for a golfing aficionado to pass up.
I will never read another Hogan book. Thank you