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I spent 10,000+ hours practicing and studying the game of golf.
I’ve distilled everything I know into a book, which I’m proud to announce has launched today.
This is my life’s work.
Enjoy!
Jon Sherman
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Jon Sherman
@practicalgolf
Author of The Four Foundations of Golf ➜ amzn.to/4afNDr9 I Co-Host of The Sweet Spot 🎙️I PGA Tour Coach I Golfer ⛳️
- There are roughly 65 million golfers in the world. Less than 1% of them are scratch or better. People assume they must have magical powers on the golf course. But here are some stats that should blow your mind and, more importantly, give you perspective:
- Hovland deserves at least 500k for that read
GIFReplying to @TrevorImmelmanHere’s a hot take Does Scottie win in 2025 before the Ryder Cup? I don’t think so.- A 15 hcp can hit a tour-level shot at any moment. But an average baseball player can't throw a 95 mph heater or hit a 400-foot HR. I think this is part of why golf drives us insane sometimes. We get glimpses of grandeur.
- I used to be a very unhappy golfer. Stuck in a pattern of feeling like I couldn't reach my potential. Over the last 10 years, I've figured a few things out. I've reached a plus handicap, won club championships, and a USGA medal. Here's what I've learned 👇
- Golf is a privilege. If you’re able to play, a few things are going well for you in life. When you start introducing gratitude to your game, many good things can happen. Try it out.
- I've been playing golf for 25+ years. I have made every mistake in the book. I've also learned how to play at a level that puts me in the top 0.5% Here is what I have learned:
