Golf Annika's Way

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Its title echoing the enduring how-to guide Golf My Way by Jack Nicklaus (1974), this instructional from Sorenstam is technically orthodox. Perhaps its prime attraction, besides the author's fame and telegenic smile, will be Sorenstam's allusions to deficiencies in her swing that she remedied en route to becoming professional golf's top female player of the past decade. She reports that in early days on tour she was unable to drive the ball far, three-putted too often, and was nervous about bunker shots. Her solutions to these common problems were to delay the uncocking of the wrists on the downswing; putt to the high side of the cup; and in the bunker, assess the lie and set up correctly--all standard-issue counsel. But if it works for Annika, why not for me, thinks the ever-optimistic weekend player, and Sorenstam's I'm-like-you attitude infuses an entirely friendly and comprehensible presentation of how to play golf. Photographic presentations of Sorenstam practicing exercising combine with asides about her personal life to create a popular golf book-- guaranteed. Gilbert Taylor
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Book Description
Annika Sorenstam is the world’s greatest woman golfer—a dominant force in the game who has already captured a career Grand Slam and become the all-time LPGA money leader. Her rigorous mental and physical dedication has changed the face of her sport, and her fierce determination and unparalleled preparation have won her tournaments and fans the world over. In 2003, she made international headlines by becoming the first woman in more than fifty years to play against men in a professional event, bringing her trademark game and competitiveness to a whole new level. Now for the first time Annika takes you inside her extraordinary success and shows every golfer how to play and win like a pro. She breaks down the fundamentals of her game and shares her winning course strategies in one complete, easy-to-follow instruction book. Golf Annika’s Way features: • All you need to know about how to use every club in the bag, from fairway woods to short irons to the putter • The secrets of the power behind her potent swing, from the essentials of grip and posture to her unconventional form on the follow-through • Hundreds of full-color photos, including high-speed shots that capture the elements of Annika’s powerful swing frame-by-frame in a foldout spread • An insider look at the unique weight training and dietary regimen Annika has developed for building a stronger physique—and a longer drive Filled with insights and stories from throughout her colorful career, Golf Annika’s Way gives you priceless advice from a champion’s perspective. It’s a must-have for Annika’s millions of fans—and men and women golfers of all ages and skill levels who want to lower their scores on the course and bring their game to the next level.

From the Back Cover
"She’s the best. She’s the epitome of integrity and class. She’s truly great." — Arnold Palmer "She has dominated the world of women’s golf. It’s not often you can say you have seen the best, but in Annika, I think perhaps we have." —Tiger Woods "I’ve never seen a player with such focus and concentration. She’s a real whiz." —Louise Suggs "She simply has that air, not of cockiness, but of knowing that you can do it—and just going out and doing it." —Jack Nicklaus "A human golf machine. Ahead of anyone in the game—male or female." —Johnny Miller

About the Author
Annika Sorenstam is the all-time LPGA money leader and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. She has won more than fifty tournaments, including a career Grand Slam; has won the Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average five times; and has been named Rolex LPGA Player of the Year six times.

Excerpted from Golf Annika's Way: How I Elevated My Game to be the Best - and How You Can Too by Annika Sorenstam, Golf Magazine. Copyright © 2004. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
FOREWORD • VIII, XI / PROLOGUE • XII At The Tee 1. My Journey GOLF—IT’S CHILD’S PLAY • 3 2. Back to Basics FUNDAMENTALS FOR EVERY SWING • 23 THE FULL SWING 3. Driving HIT IT LONGER AND STRAIGHTER • 45 4. Accurate Irons HOW TO Hit more greens • 73 5. Fairway Woods A LOFTY ALTERNATIVE • 91 6. Wedge Play how to knock it stiff • 109 THE SHORT GAME 7. Turn 3 into 2 chip AND pitch IT CLOSE • 131 8. Bunker Play How to get out of the sand • 159 9. Putting Never three-putt again • 179 10. On the Course A beautiful mind game • 205 11. Vision54™ WHY NOT BIRDIE EVERY HOLE? • 231 Staying in shape Getting Fit 12. WORKOUT TIPS TO HELP your game • 247


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Author Biography: Annika Sorenstam is the all-time LPGA money leader and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. She has won more than fifty tournaments, including a career Grand Slam; has won the Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average five times; and has been named Rolex LPGA Player of the Year six times.


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