The Long–Drive Bible: How You Can Hit the Ball Longer, Straighter, and More Consistently - Hardcover

Fister, Sean; Rudy, Matthew

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 047011665X ISBN 13: 9780470116654

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2008

Synopsis

Sean The Beast Fister is the winner of numerous World Long Drive Championships and holds the record for the longest carry in the world finals at a whopping 393 yards. Now Fister has taken all the winning tips and techniques he has learned over the years and organized them in this book so that you too can drive better and more consistently. With Fister s Ten Commandments of Distance, you ll bring out the beast in your golf game!

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About the Author

Sean Fister is a three–time winner of the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship, as well as a seventeen–time finalist. The only person to qualify for both the Open and the Senior Division world finals, he holds the American record for the longest drive in the world finals at 406 yards and the record for the longest carry in the world finals at 393 yards.

Matthew Rudy is a senior writer for Golf Digest. He has written books and magazine articles with dozens of top players and teachers, including Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson, Johnny Miller, Hank Haney, and Stan Utley. He lives in Fairfield, Connecticut.

From the Back Cover

Bring Out The Beast In Your Golf Game!

When John Daly, winner of the 1991 PGA Championship and an eleven–time PGA Tour leader in driving distance, started playing golf with his old friend Sean Fister, he was always able to drive the ball farther than Fister could. Not anymore. After years of practice, Fister has gone on to win numerous World Long Drive Championships and hold the record for the longest carry in the world finals at a whopping 393 yards.

Now Fister has taken all the winning tips and techniques he has learned over the years and organized them in this book so that you too can drive better and more consistently. With Fister′s Ten Commandments of Distance, you′ll learn proven secrets to increase the power and accuracy of your drive, including:

• ANTI–SLICE TIPS
• HOW HIGH TO SET YOUR TEE
• THE BEST LAUNCH ANGLE
• EXERCISE ROUTINES TO STRENGTHEN YOUR SWING
• HOW TO FIND THE BEST SHAFT–CLUBHEAD COMBINATION
• PRACTICE DRILLS AND TECHNIQUES
• AND MORE

"When I′m picking a partner for a tournament, I always pick Sean. I′m not going to lie: having a guy fly it 360 isn′t going to hurt you in a scramble, but it′s way more than that with him. I think the ultimate compliment you can give an athlete is that he′d be a perfect team sport guy, and there′s no doubt Sean Fister would fit in to any locker room. Golf is such an individual sport that you wonder how a lot of these guys would react when other guys are relying on them, or in that give and take. You don′t wonder that about Sean. He′s just a great, great guy and a great teammate. There′s no helping my game–I′ve got golf demons in my head that I′ve got to get rid of–but I′ve seen him do some amazing things."
––NBA HALL–OF–FAMER CHARLES BARKLEY

"Sean ′The Beast′ Fister is the ultimate competitor, and watching him perform at the highest level in his sport has been inspiring. I′m proud to be associated with him in business, and I′m proud to call him a friend."
––CRAIG PAYLOR, PRESIDENT, JLG INDUSTRIES

From the Inside Flap

Years ago, Sean Fister was just a regular golfer who could hit the ball long but wanted to hit it longer–and straighter. With tireless determination and ambition, he spent thousands of hours trying to figure out how to do so, focusing on everything from stance to contact to mindset. Twenty years later, "The Beast" is a multiple World Long Drive Champion celebrated throughout the golf world.

Now Fister has condensed the secrets of his years of practice and experience into this trusty guide that will transform your game. He shares with you his Ten Commandments of Distance: the me–

chanics of the tee height, clubhead speed, ball position, stance width, shoulder turn, balance, effort, and follow–through, all of which will make you hit the ball harder, drive the ball longer, and make all of your buddies and colleagues say,

"Man, you got all of that one."

Each chapter is packed with invaluable practical advice from the champion. He′ll show you how you can fix your slice, use your tee to get the most out of every shot, stretch and train to get in shape for competition, choose the right equipment, and more. He′ll also introduce you to fifteen drills that will improve and perfect your strength and swing speed. Dozens of photos are included to help you check your form and put the advice into action.

After sorting through hundreds of tips and techniques and determining which ones actually work and which don′t, Fister has put together the best methods for driving the ball long. Whether you are looking to add a serious new dimension to your game or just stun your friends for fun, The Long Drive Bible will bring out the beast in your golf game.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047011665X
• ISBN 13: 9780470116654
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192