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The Swing Machine Golf booth was a popular spot at this year's PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida (January 29 - February 1, 2004). Paul Wilson (seated) was on hand all 4 days to explain why everyone should be learning how to copy the perfect golf swing of the Iron Byron, and to autograph copies of Swing Machine Golf.


After I gave your book to my brother, Ralph, he proceeded to shoot a 34 for 9 holes (one under par). Ralph is a 20 handicapper and a lifelong slicer. Last night I talked to him again and he had just shot a 39 for his last 9 holes. He says his biggest problem is that he is hitting the ball straight off the tee and after slicing for 50 years he is afraid to play the ball for a straight shot!

Obviously, he is impressed with your book. I share his impression ... The quality of the paper, the picture quality and the format are first rate.

My favorite thing about it is the theme of simplifying the game. Most instruction books tend to tell you how difficult the golf swing is and attempt to give you 20 different things to think about in the quarter second of the downswing. Needless to say many people get so frustrated with this approach that they either give up the game or decide to do it their way. Your approach and self checks should go a long way in overcoming this and I think, as my brother has already found out, long years of bad habits can be overcome.

Best Regards,

George Manning (Inventor of Iron Byron)
Prospect, Kentucky
USA


I met Paul Wilson in the spring of 2000. At the time I was a frustrated 16 handicapper. We discussed my goals and I decided to book a series of five lessons with him. Well, after three lessons and practising his method, my handicap had dropped to 8. I of course, returned and completed the other 2 lessons and again continued to practice. Paul also showed me how to practice effectively. After completing all 5 lessons my handicap had dropped to 6. UNBELIEVABLE! I was not a popular guy with my golf buddies. After 10 lessons and a lot of practice my handicap now is a FOUR. I went from shooting 88's and 90's to scoring 75 and 76's consistently. I dropped 12 strokes from my "cap" in basically ten lessons with Paul Wilson and his Iron Byron swing technique.

I WOULD RECOMMEND PAUL WILSON'S BOOK TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO PLAY BETTER GOLF FASTER.

Mark Greenwood
Markham, Ontario
CANADA

Update (September 17, 2002): Paul, I broke par today! I finished 35, 34 at Glen Cedars Golf Club for a smooth 69! I'm floating on clouds!


The book is really very good and should be a genuine best-seller for golfers.

After starting to read the book I realized that to work further on my "old" swing would be a complete waste of time! Here it was - right in front of me! With all its great pictures and very good explanations it was really easy to get started. Within three weeks my swing had become better than ever. I felt like having the perfect swing!

My wife started to play golf four months ago. She's by now swinging like a profesional. This is not fair to us golfers that have been playing this game for many years! This is telling me quite a lot about your book and your methods.

My first idea was to strictly keep this to myself. I did not want to share this revolutionary discovery with anyone -- especially not with my golf-mates. I saw this as a chance for ME to be the best. But now I just wish for everyone to experience the feeling of the perfect swing!!!

Ken and Paul, I hope I can shake Your hands someday and thank you both for this book!

Regards,

Stig Kjær
Norway
NORWAY


Ex-Golf Nut Of The Year Finds The Perfect Swing!

Only one golfer that I have ever seen or heard of can be relied upon to swing perfectly every day, day after day. Unlike Tiger or Ernie, "he" has never won a tournament because the he is a machine. Iron Byron is his name and he "lives" at USGA HQ in Far Hills, New Jersey.

I asked the USGA if I could purchase a VCR film of Iron Byron in action to take home to Ireland with me. I thought that if I could watch Iron Byron in action for five or ten minutes before going out to play I would have a better chance of retaining the mental image long enough to be able to reproduce its perfect rhythm and form on the golf course. Unfortunately it was not possible.

To my amazement, quite soon after my Far Hills visit the next best thing emerged. Through the Golf Nut Society I heard about a new book called Swing Machine Golf written by Paul Wilson and Ken Steven and published by Storytrend Publishing. The book is packed with pictures taken from all angles of Paul Wilson, well known on the Golf Channel, showing us how to swing as the machine does. I immediately sent for a copy and I'm glad I did!

The best part of the book is the (illustrated) way it tells you how to work on what is needed to make your swing better. Not many books do that! Instructors tells us what NOT to do and what we SHOULD do, but rarely HOW TO do it in minute detail. By applying the positions advocated by Paul Wilson in the book at the driving range a couple of nights each week I am continuing to play as well as I did twenty years ago when I was a scratch handicap. A metamorphosis of mega proportions! The improvement in my ball striking has been dramatic. I may have found "the secret" all of us crave.

Every golfer would benefit from being machine-like and repetitive in the execution of the golf swing and never missing a stroke, like Iron Byron. I highly recommend that you buy a copy of Swing Machine Golf and discover "the secret" for yourself.

Ivan Morris, 2001 Golf Nut of the Year
Limerick, Ireland
IRELAND


I've read over a dozen instruction books, but none can compare to Swing Machine Golf, which is so simple and easy to follow. At first, I was quite puzzled about the free wrist hinge concept, but after following Paul's instruction to practice for a while, I found my missing power through the natural release of my wrist in response to my turn. The ball goes consistently straight and long, and I also found my swing very relaxed and effortless. Thank you, Paul. I would like to see when Paul will publish another instruction book, preferably on short game.

Regards,

Donald CK Mak
Hong Kong
HONG KONG


Alice Cooper shows off his copy of the Swing Machine golf book for the cameraAt the 2003 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, each of the 26 celebrity golfers participating in the tournament received a copy of SWING MACHINE GOLF. Here, avid golfer and legendary rock singer, Alice Cooper shows off his copy of the book for the camera ... actually he's showing off the box that the book comes packed in! Other celebrities who received the book included Roger Clemens, Ken Griffey Jr., Joe Kernen, Rush Limbaugh, Maury Povich, Michael Bolton, Glenn Frey, Darius Rucker, A.J. McLean, Andy Williams, Joe Pesci, David James Elliott, William Devane, and Kevin Sorbo. They should all be human swing machines by the time you see them on television at next year's Bob Hope Classic!



I bought your book 4 weeks ago. It's the BEST thing ever for my game.

I've been an 18-20 handicap for years with a good short game. I have fought a dive slice, wrist lock, Conan swing forever. Not anymore! I can actually start with my hips, not hands, and stay in the grass and when the wheels start to fall off a good round I focus on powerless arms, staying connected and uncoil from the bottom.

My last 18 rounds in 24 days (without range balls) my handicap index went from 18.2 to 10.8 and I think I can get to a 5 or better. I am a tad obsessive on practice, so I spent about 1 hr a day every day for 3 weeks straight on your book, and actually changed my preshot routine to three perfect practice swings on every shot.

I think I can actually maintain and improve my swing for good now without any lessons. Thanks,

Tom James
Albuquerque, New Mexico
USA


I have played 4 rounds since I adopted the new swing and I can't believe the transformation in my game. I hit the ball long and high. I shot an 82 yesterday! Not bad for a (before the book) 20 handicap. I did not experience any bad rounds since learning the swing at the range. Worst round was 87. It seems so easy and I'm so confident. I love your e-mail tips. I look forward to even more steady progress. However, if I got no better than my current game I would be thrilled with what you have done for me. Thanks again.

Dr. Barry Fabriziani
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
USA


I was immediately impressed when I saw a copy of Swing Machine Golf. Paul Wilson has demonstrated that he is an instructor to be regarded highly. From cover to cover the narrative is so simple to follow along with the pictures that so wonderfully illustrate what he is talking about. Golf instructors should be challenged to communicate not only the proper information, but to style it in a way that allows the student to understand fully what they have been asked to do. I think this book goes as far as any book I have read toward conveying the right message to all golfers, whether they be proficient or just starting. This book should be considered as a model for standardizing instruction.

Phil Hardy, Director of Golf, Beacon Hall G.C.
Aurora, Ontario
CANADA


I read Swing Machine Golf from start to finish as prescribed, and I think it is the best golf book I have ever read (and I have read a lot of golf books and magazine articles). I liked the way each segment of the swing was described in detail, and the practice routines were helpful. I have taken lessons from a very competent pro, and although his views on the golf swing mechanics are very similar to Paul's, the book's detailed pictures, clarifications and reinforcement were an important extra step.

I find it very useful to open the book to the appropriate page, and compare my body movements to Paul's. I worked through each step on the practice tee, and after about four weeks my shots began to improve dramatically. My drives were straighter and 20 yards longer, and my iron shots were straighter and longer also. My average scores came down several strokes also.

I'm only part of the way to where I want to be, but I realize it takes time and patience. I have lots of work to do, but this book really helps keep me on the right track.

Tom Field
Lexington, Kentucky
USA


Please note that I have bought your excellent book. Last night I played my first round, having read the book cover to cover and working on the first two lessons. I know it is still very early, but several things were immediately obvious:

1) I was no longer manipulating the face of my irons (I play with Staff Tour blades). My hands were 'quiet' through the ball.

2) My shots were straight, without sidespin. Believe me, when I hit nine 1-iron shots without any noticeable sidespin, I was astonished.

3) My follow through and finish felt almost effortless (in upper body terms). My left kidney is no longer so well acquainted with my left elbow at the finish of my 1 iron swing! This I attribute to the follow through without a club exercise in your book.

As a golf fanatic, the cost is already well worthwhile. With constant, hopefully intelligent, application of the contents of your book, I look forward to continuing improvement. I realise that progress will not necessarily be as smooth as I have experienced so far. I have gone my own hardworking way for far too long, and I am delighted that I now have a structured framework for my hours of practice. As a ten handicapper I had made progress, but I was getting frustrated relying on a lot of hand action, as I was inconsistent. That is why I was so delighted that I got such great results by 'not doing anything with my hands'.

Time to move on to lesson three.

Many thanks.

Les Cummings
London, England
ENGLAND


As someone who has studied a variety of techniques with mixed success, Swing Machine Golf represents a clear and logical evolution in learning the golf swing. It focuses on distilling mechanics down to a simple and pure action that is easily grasped and repeated. I truly believe Paul deserves major success in shaking up the golf guru elite.

Tony Spencer
Toronto, Ontario
CANADA


Golf Nuts Society - Home Page Dear Paul, you are absolutely right about your method of swinging a golf club. It all fell into place Sunday. My wife said you are just arming your swing and you have no power and you look awful. She said turn your shoulders and remember the triangle and swing it like Paul says. So, I took it back with my shoulders and torqued it good and swung with my belt buckle on the downswing, and hit it farther and straighter than I have ever hit it. Shot 73 from the 6580 yard white tees today and missed shooting my age my one shot!

Thanks Paul. I am slowly going over your wonderful book again and golf has become awesome again. Thanks.

Don Rose
President of the Golf Nuts Society of America
USA

Update (June 6, 2003): Paul, I am swinging like you teach better and better every day. Can't believe how straight and far the ball is going. It is definitely the best way to hit a golf ball. Thanks again.


I wanted to take a moment to tell how much I appreciate your book "Swing Machine Golf". It is excellent both in the quality of the paper, photography, layout, but especially the content. You have managed to capture the complexities of the golf swing, simplify it and present the swing in a manner that is easy to understand and more importantly easy to duplicate. Your lessons are very helpful.

I applied the principles taught in your book on my last round for this season and the results amazed me and my friends. I hit the ball further than I did during the summer months and with much less effort. I hit the ball straighter and I was able to follow through the swing better than at any time during the season.

As a result, I shot 39 on the front nine using what I learned in your book. We ran out of daylight, so we couldn't play a full 18 (too bad, because it was shaping up to be a career round)!

I have a 12 handicap and I have invested in many costly golf lessons. Every professional wants me to make radical changes so that I swing like "Tiger Woods" (It is NEVER going to happen). I come away more confused and generally I play poorly after their instruction. Not so with your book! When I read "Swing Machine Golf" it is clear what I need to do to improve, it costs less than a lesson and I can go back to the book anytime I want to solve an annoying problem.

Golf professionals want you to focus on three or four things at one time so that you will feel like you received value for the cost of the lesson. The best part of having your book is that I can concentrate on one thing at a time...master it and move on at my pace.

I will be using "Swing Machine Golf" during the winter months to reinforce what I have learned and to get prepared for another outstanding year of golf.

I strongly encourage anyone who is interested in playing golf the way it is meant to be played to purchase a copy. Just like me, they won't be disappointed.

Monty McKinnon, CEO
Master Financial Planning Services Inc.
monty@masterfinancial.com
CANADA


After reading your clearly written and beautifully illustrated instruction book "Swing Machine Golf" several times, I began practicing the drills and imitating the fundamental positions in front of a full-length mirror. I was searching for greater consistency with my driver -- at least 70% Fairways in Regulation--and knew I needed a clearer conception of the swing and more confidence in my game to accomplish this goal. My first round was a disaster: I hit only 2 fairways!

You continued to encourage me and advised me via daily email (what generous support!) to hang in there. Well, several rounds later, I hit 17/18 fairways. My friends are now calling me "Iron Byron" or "the machine." And the drives are now setting me up for great approach shots and more Greens in Regulation and lower scores.

I have no reservations in saying that "Swing Machine Golf" is the BEST golf instruction I have EVER used. I don't even bother to look at other instruction methods since Paul Wilson has given me life-long fundamentals and great drills to make them SUBCONSCIOUS for the perfect golf swing!

John Butcher
Columbia, Missouri
USA


Good morning Paul and Ken. What a FANTASTIC book! Beautiful photographs. It's the finest golf instruction book I have ever purchased.

62 years of playing the game we love .... and then page 47 with the reason why the right knee touches the side of the left knee in the finish position ...... WOW!!! ........ it has really helped me, and I will certainly recommend the book to all my friends.

By the way, I won the Eastlake Woodlands CC Match Play Championship today 2 and 1, and your book was a BIG factor in the win.

Tom Jewell
Oldsmar, FL
USA


Just wanted to congratulate you on a successful book. I had taken lessons with Paul when he was at Angus Glen and results were instantly realized. However, with Paul moving down south I found myself gradually adopting my old swing habits again (human nature). Luckily, the book as published in time for me to refocus on the swing machine principles. It was a great refresher, as there were a number of small swing components that I had forgotten. My swing is feeling true again and my ball striking is much improved. Thanks again,

Andrew Grunda
Toronto, Ontario
CANADA


I received the book this week and I must say that this is the best book that I have. I really feel that I can't go wrong and know that all of my practice will be totally productive. I've been doing the drills suggested and have already noticed the difference in some of the positions in my golf swing.

I am particularly impressed with the "eyes level" drill in the backswing. I have always had difficulty in moving my weight to my right side in the backswing and always used to feel like I was swaying and overdoing it. Now by doing your drills I feel like I can move into my right side in the backswing whilst creating torque.

Thanks for your help.

Paul Shimmen
Rayleigh, England
ENGLAND


This year I made the decision to take up golf. I had never played before and in my line of work people always want you to play.

For almost 20 years I have played baseball, for recreation as well as professionally. I had heard so many theories on how to swing a golf club that I was beginning to think this was the hardest sport ever invented! However, I suspected that a golf swing, like a baseball swing, was actually quite simple and that it was made more difficult by all the different teaching ideas.

That is when I discovered the Swing Machine book. Just as I had thought, the perfect swing is very simple and with enough practice very attainable. Of course, I took a lot of abuse from some friends of mine that were taking lessons. They thought I had wasted my money.

I spent 6 weeks of the last winter practicing everything that the book had to offer. I didn't go to the driving range and I didn't play one hole. I knew that if I just committed to muscle memory the swing that was being taught I would be better off.

And I was. When we started golfing daily at our local course my freinds could not believe how well I did. Now, I'm not saying I went out there and shot par or anything, but all of my shots were straight. Over the last 4 months I have been playing better than I ever thought possible. Of course I still review the book just to make sure that human nature is not disrupting things.

Thanks for writing such a great book. My wife is taking up golf and is in the process now of going through the lessons in the book. We are both happy about the progress we are making.

To think all I spent was $60 one time to learn. My friends have spent about $1,000 on lessons. Who's taking the abuse now?

With Gratitude,

Nate Christensen
Herriman, Utah
USA


Your book arrived on Wednesday and I have read and studied it. It is great in both communication and the pictures. I have a lot of the problems covered in your book. I like the idea of starting with the follow-through first. I also like the way you keep repeating the three key thoughts to start the downswing. Let me know when your next book is printed.

Frances Shaw
Comox, British Columbia
CANADA


Swing Machine Golf shows you what Julius Boros wanted to say (but just couldn't) in Swing Easy, Hit Hard. The logic of Paul Wilson's approach, together with unusually useful graphics, make this book an important departure from the myth and rhetoric into which most golf instruction books descend. A serious student really should have this book.

Mike Riikola
Phoenix, AZ
USA


I am a six handicap. I have played as low as a 3. However, to play that low I had to be playing all of the time to get a rhythm going that I was able to duplicate. The problem with my game was that if I broke the pattern of play and practice, I would break the rhythm and shoot rounds in the high 70s to mid 80s.

I have played four rounds using your swing theory. I have on occasion reverted back to my old swing with disastrous results. When I consciously think about your lessons and allow my arms to be passive connectors of the club to my body, I hit the best iron and wood shots I have ever experienced.

I am able to shape ball flight with ease. I hit iron shots that have a beautiful high arc and slight draw. I am able to do this effortlessly. The four rounds I have played have been played only on the weekends with no practice in between. I did not lose the "feeling" of the swing and was able to effortlessly duplicate those beautiful iron and wood shots.

Your book is great and explains the mechanics behind your theory. I can tell you that it really works. I am more excited about my game than I have ever been. I have tried every swing tip known to man. They work for awhile and then it is back to normal.

This absolutely works! I can tell you that my handicap will again be below 5 shortly.

Thanks for your help. Your book and theory will allow me to fire my analyst and I am confident I can restore my "mental and emotional" health back to normal levels.

Regards,

Dominick Cannatelli
Highland Village, Texas
USA


I received your book this morning from Airborne Express. It came real quick. I'm very impressed with the quality of the book ie the paper, the photos and more importantly the simple and clear instructions. I bought many golf books before. In comparison, I think Swing Machine Golf is good value for money. I'll be happy to recommend it to my golfing friends. Best regards.

Phua Song Chye (Perry)
Singapore
SINGAPORE


About the book I can comment only in a real positive way, having shot 75 in last week's competition (it should have been a 71 really) I cannot complain!

The only advice I would give to other readers is: You have to be committed to improve your golf, and you have to take the time to read the book as many times as possible. I have probably read it 20 times by now and every time I read a section again I understand it better.

I think you could make a killing with this book here in Europe and as a German speaker I would love to see it in a German edition.

Anyway, I enjoy the book like I have never enjoyed an instruction book and getting your email tips from time to time is just magic.

Thomas Bartholdi
Geneva, Switzerland
SWITZERLAND


I must admit, with great joy, that since purchasing the Swing Machine Golf book my game has improved tremendously. I have been playing the game for approximately two years, and I have taken pro lessons, and practiced weekly. It was not until I began putting the book's lessons into practice that I truly began to golf better. When I started I was shooting approximately 120, and I am now shooting in the mid 90's, and I am convinced it is because of the Swing Machine Golf Book. It is a great book!

Jesus Rivera
Weston, Florida
USA


Dear Paul,

I like your book very much. So much that some of my friends are a little tired of me talking about it so much. I like the book because it creates a consistent model that I can understand why I should swing that way. Often other books do not make sense as to why the suggested instructions work. Just faith. 'Do what I say and it will be alright'.

Also, may I compliment you on the quality of the book. My work life was in education mainly in what was called 'distance education' -- others might call it very high quality correspondence education. The quality of the instruction in your book is a credit to the authors, instructional designers, editors and graphic designers. I really don't think I have seen a better designed golf book anywhere.

Regards,

Hugh Moore
Bellbrae, Australia
AUSTRALIA


Paul, I played golf for 10 years, since I was 10, then had to go into the real world where I didn't have time for golf. When I retired I wanted nothing more than to play golf every day, at the level I remembered as a young buck.

Well... it wasn't happening until I got your book! Now I have to admit I'm no "swing machine", but your insights into the golf swing returned my game! I'm 53 years old and playing as well as I did when I was in High School....well, except for the putting!!!!!

I have recommended the book to many, many of my friends who wish to re-enjoy the game! And I will make it a Christmas present to all my golfing friends this year. Thanks,

Scott Matthiesen
Burlingame, California
USA


Paul, in the past years, I have invested in an extensive collection of golf books, videos and teaching aids. With that in mind, I have found your book and teaching method to be the MOST effective and beneficial to my golf game.

Despite attending expensive and helpful golf schools, your instruction has far exceeded their impact on my improvement and at a lot less cost!

I agree with you concerning the quality of your book. Do not change a thing! I am hoping that you will follow this book with one on the short game and putting.

I have recommended your book to all the members of my golf club. They wanted to know how I learned to hit the ball so well and so straight! My golfing buddies are incredulous at my improvement. Happily I have graduated from being a "pigeon" to being a "sandbagger" in record time. As soon as my handicap catches up, I'm sure I will be back in their good graces.

Thank you for giving me the concepts and tools to fix my swing. You have succeeded in my case BEYOND MY MOST OPTIMISTIC AND WILDEST EXPECTATIONS!!!!!

Regards,

Jose Antonio Garcia, M.D.
Tacoma, Washington
USA


Hey Paul:

I have been teaching golf for the past three years. In just reading your book and practicing the drills for the past 15 days I have increased my own distance by 35 yards!

I am 60 years old and this past Sunday I drove the ball over 325 yards for the first time in my life. I have settled on a distance of 270 as the average and if it never gets any better I will die knowing that this distance was not BS.

Last night Stephen, my student for the past three years, showed up at the range with a friend. They are both around 16/17 years of age. Stephen said "Mr. Whelan, how far did you hit the ball when you were younger? I never seen you hit the ball more than two thirty, two forty since I've worked with you." I told him that I never had to hit it further than that, as most people can't anyway, and it's not good to make people feel bad about themselves when they are learning (this was my cover up story ... I had never been able to hit it further).

Both lads bet 2 bucks each I couldn't hit 250, and to add insult to injury They gave me five balls to try it in. My first drive was around 270, the second maybe 275 the rest darn near 285. Young Steve's eyes are still bugged out. I've never heard so many "wows" in one conversation in all my years!

Why with all the material I have studied over the past fifteen years was this concept of yours so elusive?

Your book is the best explained and demonstrative of any I have read in my life. This should become a best seller real soon. I would strongly urge anyone reading this testimonial to follow your instructions and I want you all to know I don't receive a penny for stating this. At my age getting excited is dangerous so I have to close this now.

Regards and good luck,

Larry Whelan
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
CANADA


Let me say that after diligently studying your book on Swing Machine Golf every spare minute I could during the past week that I am very impressed. You present everything in an easy to understand format and I feel confident that it will only be a matter of time before I am hitting the ball consistently better than before.

Bob Gill
Cambridge, New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND


Paul, I hate you! My friends don't want to play golf with me any more because I hit longer and straighter than them. The most important reason they got angry is my swing is so EFFORTLESS AND RELAXED. PAUL, I really like to say I LOVE YOU!

Chien Chin Tsai
Bangkok, Thailand
TAILAND


Just wanted to again thank you for your instruction -- first through your book, and continuing through your e-mails. Finally played my first 9-holes of the year this past Monday night (after reading/practicing the positions in your book for the last couple of months, no balls hit!). I must say I hit a couple of the most solid-feeling shots in my recent memory.

How timely your golf tip #6. I am still trying to break my lifelong golf habit of rotating my hips concurrently with my shoulders when I start my backswing. I have to think and try real hard to hold my hips stationary, but boy is it worth it!! Funny thing is that I've taken a lesson or two over the years and read many a book and magazine article, but you're the first to point out this critical aspect of the backswing (at least it's critical for me!).

Yes, I still have much practice to do but I'm looking forward to it. This year I hope to maybe break 80 for the first time ever. Thanks again.

Ross DeHaan
Lenexa, Kansas
USA


Paul, I really enjoy your book. I have read it a number of times and my swing is improving on a consistent basis. I'm currently a 6 handicap and have been taking lessons off and on with my club pro. I'm happy to say your book has been more help to me than anything I've tried. I've even had a couple of private lessons with Jimmy Ballard. They were good but he didn't cover in detail what I've gotten from your book. Thanks a ton.

Jim Harmon
Costa Mesa, California
USA


I have to say that when I "cracked the cover" of Swing Machine Golf, I got your message loud and clear. I quickly read thru the chapters to get a sense of the teaching methodology and found several points that made a strong impact on me immediately.

I am now methodically working from A to B as you suggest and wanted to let you know that I appreciate the schedule and tips you've laid out.

Thanks for writing this book; it all makes more sense now!

Brigitte Nielsen
Markham, Ontario
CANADA


Paul: I want to thank you for a great book. I happened to find your website on the internet while surfing for Golf items. I wasn't looking for an instruction book, and normally I wouldn't pay that much for one. But there was something intriguing about the concept, and the fact I had just decided to play again after a lay-off of over twenty years. I am 65, and quit when I was in my early 40s. I thought I would be able to get back into the groove with just a little time and effort. Nope, I have had to go back to all the basics.

Your book has made it very easy to visualize the process. Whenever I take something for granted, and have problems, I can go back to the book and find where I have gone wrong. I wish I had a book like this when I first started the game. I am looking forward to your next book. Please let me know when it is available. Good luck.

Darrell Perkins
Laguna Hills, California
USA


Hi Paul and Ken:

I would like to say after some time procrastinating about buying your book Swing Machine Golf, mostly because of the price (living in Canada and the currency exchange rate) and being a little skeptical (I have purchased other books or video's and they never really helped), I'm sure glad I did. It was the best investment I have made yet.

Just a little about myself. Age 54. I have been playing about 30 Years. Present index 7.2 and about to go lower! For the last few years I have played a little cut shot as my "go to" shot. I could on occasion draw the ball (but very rarely), but after 2 weeks with your book and using the drills (very easy to understand I might add) drawing the ball is no problem.

Also since buying your book, I always bought Golf Digest and Golf Magazine and now I can't because of all the conflicting articles, so that makes your book a bargain. I thank you for that, and for simplifying the golf swing for me. You have put forward a golf instruction book that is very easy to understand. When you come out with your next book about the short game, put me in line to purchase it. Thank You.

Marc Hackman
Vancouver, British Columbia
CANADA

PS..Great Book my hat goes off to both of you......


I recently purchased your book Swing Machine Golf. I did a read through and I'm very impressed. I started playing 20 years ago and the only instruction I received was form my expert friends (my scores were 100+). I have been seriously trying to get it together for 3 years now going to different pros and reading books. Your book puts it all together, everything everyone else tried to say but did not get the point across. I look forward to finally swinging correctly. Thanks,

Joe Loffredo
Miami, Florida
USA


Paul, thank you very much for your book and your follow-up tips. I finally understand the fundamentals of a good golf swing, and I'm trying very hard to add consistency. This is my golf bible...when I follow your advice on the golf course, the swing is effortless..the ball goes straight and far. I have read your book at least three times...and use it as the benchmark. Looking forward to the next one on the short game.

PS I even put Tiger's book aside in favor of The Swing Machine.

Regards,

Laurent Cusson
Gatineau, Quebec
CANADA


I have received the Swing Machine book and am currently on my second reading and like it very much. It really simplifies the whole swing process. I'm interested in knowing when you may be coming out with a book on your short game and putting thoughts. Thanks.

John Ply
Lake Zurich, Illinois
USA


Paul, I am hitting my fairway metals and drivers long and straight. I am 64 years old, hitting my driver consistently 250-270 and my 3-wood over 200. My friends are amazed. My swing feels right, as my balanced finish tells me. I believe I have incorporated your teachings into my swing.

John Beck
San Jose, California
USA


Paul, thanks for the very detailed tips that you have sent via E-mail. Your book is full of valuable tips and your coaching method makes a lot of sense re: the order in which you teach things. My game has improved substantially since reading your book.

The next thing for me to work on is keeping my arms powerless while having the coiling feeling in the rest of my body. The tendency is since everything in my body is tightly coiled, my arms want to follow the same pattern and thus they tend to have the same tension. I know what you mean by powerless arms because I have hit some of my furthest and straightest shots when my arms are loose. I'll keep working on it.

Anthony Hadeed
Markham, Ontario
CANADA


Golf Nuts Society - Home Page There's something about this game that drives people nuts. And that's what we're all about here at the Golf Nuts Society. We chronicle the insane exploits of these otherwise perfectly normal human beings as they desperately, passionately, and hilariously search for "THE SECRET." So, what is this thing called "THE SECRET" you ask? Well, it's not the meaning to life, but it is the key to unlocking the hidden code of the perfect golf swing, which makes it much more important than the meaning of life.

One of our members, Ken Steven, has co-authored a book with Paul Wilson, called Swing Machine Golf. It is a very well-written, high quality table-top book, complete with beautiful photography and solid swing theory. And, it just might be "THE SECRET."

The Head Nut, #0001
Founder of the Golf Nuts Society of America


Yesterday I had my third game with the Iron Byron swing and indeed I shot the best back nine I ever had. Notwithstanding the fact that I was playing in a casual ASEAN (in Tokyo) competition and I was organizing it!

As I am still working through the lessons with my 7 iron, throughout the game yesterday I teed off with my 5-wood and used only 7-iron and below. But despite that, I shot a 48 on my back nine! Of course, it could have been better if not for the 3-putts and lousy chip/pitch shots.

But what surprised me most was that I shot par on both par-5s (both 500+ yards). Especially the 2nd par-five, I did a 3-on about 5 feet away from the pin! All done with a 5-wood and an 8-iron! My friends could not believe that I had started golf only half a year ago and had started the Iron Byron swing only a month ago! My shots were mostly straight and even if there weren't, at least they were not far off. All of them commented that I had great rhythm, swing plane etc... and of course I kept raving about your book!

Will keep you updated on my progress. I really, really hope that your second book on the short game will be out soon.

Anyway, thanks again for the wonderful book!

Terence Heng
Tokyo, Japan
JAPAN


Dear Paul:

When I bought your book I had no idea what would eventually happen. I followed your lessons by the book. Everything you said about human nature was like you had followed me around watching me hack at balls. My golf game was terrible, shooting 120'S or better. It happened just like you said, I went to the course and was expecting good scores and got worse.

I kept working on it and through much practice I have finally broke into the seventies. I shot a 78 last Saturday which is the best score to date that I have ever shot.

I can't tell how much this book has helped my game. I have told all of my friends but they still can't believe that I learned everything just by reading this book. The proof is in the game. I have finally taken over the A player spot on my golf league team. I owe it to you. Thanks once again.

Duane Tartt
Wilmington, North Carolina
USA


Paul: I purchased your book as a result of an ad on the ClubLink web site. I was buying blind, not having heard anything about your book before. The description sounded good to me and so I took a chance. IT'S WONDERFUL!

The real proof will not be there until I have improved my game, but, I already have a better understanding of what is going well and what needs improvement just because you have explained the relationship of ball flight and swing errors so well. Thanks.

Roger Irwin
Bolton, Ontario
CANADA


Dear Paul and Ken,

The instructions are clear, concise and easy to follow. The pictures are properly sequenced and reinforce your teachings. On the day I received your book, I read it cover to cover, tried out most of the drills and went to the driving range the following day. My shots were far straighter and more consistent.

I have been through a few swing coaches and countless "Self-help" books. They pale in comparison to your book. It was my best spent $60 on golf ever. Congratulations on a brilliant job. Thanks.

Best regards,

Seow-Ping Goh
Taipei, Taiwan
TAIWAN


I worked all winter in my basement on Swing Machine Golf. I am a 64 year old retired senior golfer and play about 3 times a week. Last year I was an 18 handicapper. This year I have improved to a 12 and recently shot a 74 and a 76. Swing Machine has helped me immensely. Particularly off the tee where I have been at least 30-40 yards longer and very straight.

Jack Smith
Lees Summit, Missouri
USA


Sports Radio 810 WHB-AMSwing Machine Golf is a phenomenal lesson book that I've immediately passed on to my son. Paul shows you how to take the guesswork out of your swing and repeat the proper swing without thinking about it.

The illustrations are terrific, easy to understand, and this method works wonders for a 12 handicap like me and a 13 year old just finding his way! The only thing you don't learn from this book is how effective a teacher Paul is in person.

Kevin Kietzman
Sr. Vice President/Sports Director/Talk Show Host
Sports Radio 810 WHB-AM
Kansas City, Missouri
USA


The Golf Channel

Earlier tonight I watched you on The Golf Channel. I must say, out of all the instructors I have seen on that show, your methods of relating the correct golf swing to the Iron Byron made the most sense. It's rather easy when you think about the simplicity of the machine, and directly relate it to your swing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Sincerely,

Charlie
(no last name provided)
USA


The Golf Channel

I have to say THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH!!!!! I saw you on Golf Academy Live Wednesday night … listened intently as you analyzed Tiger's swing and the Iron Byron … it literally straightened me out!! … Thanks to you, my spirit and swing have been renewed!!! I want to run out and play again.

Richard
(no last name provided)
USA


Paul, I did not skip through the book but read every page carefully and am about to start through it again, methodically following the lessons. The good news is that, following your advice on "powerless hands and arms" I am already hitting it longer and straighter so know that as I progress carefully through the lessons I will continue to improve.

I love the logic of the lessons (I am an incurable analytic) and think the book is beautifully and clearly written and illustrated. I know I will have no difficulty following it.

I have recommended the book to several friends.

Thanks again!

John Beverley
Toronto, Ontario
CANADA


I read your book and started using your system about a month ago. My game had been on the decline for awhile, and my handicap had gone up to 15. Over the weekend I shot 78 and 81. That was the first time I have broken 80 in over a year.

Thanks for your help!

Bill Ledford
Kansas City, Missouri
USA


In all of my 18 years in the golf industry, I have never seen anyone make people swing like a pro as fast as Paul Wilson does.

Wil Koopmans
Head Golf Professional, Angus Glen Golf Club
Host to the 2002 Bell Canadian Open
CANADA


ScoreGolf Swing Machine Golf is a wonderful book ... one of the best I've seen. Paul Wilson has grabbed the essence of the golf swing and made it clear, concise and easy to understand. This book will take what can be a difficult game and make it seem like child's play.

Bob Weeks, Editor
ScoreGolf Magazine


Paul, I wanted to pass along a bit of good news about what kind of impact your book is making out here in the real world.

I am an Assistant Pro at Mohawk Park Golf Club in Tulsa, OK. Over the last few years my golf game has gotten progressively worse, to the point that at the ripe old age of 49 I was seriously thinking about a career change. It is truly embarrassing to carry the title I must carry and go out and perform like a hack. Kind of like being a singer who can't carry a tune. Anyway, a couple of weeks ago I shot an 89 at Southern Hills and I'll tell you, I was ready to pack it in.

I've always been a hands player. I was self taught (not very well) and I've always been a hands hitter of the golf ball. Needless to say, if your timing is on - great day, but if not -- horrendous! I have been looking, for some time now, for a way to get my hands out of the golf swing. I knew swinging this way wasn't right but I didn't know how to change it.

The night of the Southern Hills debacle I was sitting at the computer looking for the cure. I don't even remember now what I put into the Google search but I came across a review of your book. It wasn't even at your site so I didn't get any of the wonderful initial information you provide there. Just a basic review and an opportunity to buy the book. Which I did. I told my wife at the time of purchase that this was it. Either this makes me better or I'm done...that simple.

The book came about a week or so ago and I dove in. I noticed right off the bat that your teaching style was going to be very comfortable for me. I needed to know the why's that you provide, as much as the how's. I needed to know why human nature prevents the right things from happening in the golf swing. I needed to know that I'm not alone out here fighting this.

I had a gut feeling after the first night of reading that everything was going to be OK. It was already like a huge weight had the potential to lift and I don't know if you can relate to "hopeless", but that's a pretty big load to carry. I had a feeling I was going to get rid of it.

I have read, studied, drilled --- done everything you teach in the order you teach it. I didn't even want to go out and hit balls until you said to do it. Unfortunately, I have a tournament coming up in less than a week and I had to put it to the test sooner than you suggest. I needed to see if anything was sinking in and I had to play a practice round yesterday just to see how embarrassing this was going to be.

I shot 74 with an eagle on #1 and three birdies. I was amazed at some of the ball flights I saw yesterday. The ball was going so much straighter, starting off on line far more than I'm accustomed to seeing. I've been hitting it off the world with any club in the bag and I'm out there thinking, "Holy smokes, this is fun!"

Anyway, I don't know what lies ahead with my swing but I am going to make every effort to practice what you preach forever more. I would also imagine that your book sales may go up a little bit because I'm going to be out there teaching what you teach and the way you teach it. I am going to let people know who you are and where they can get the book.

The layout of the book is flawless. To go through the steps from the correct grip on to everything else the way you have is essential for those that want to simplify a game that should be simple but has the potential (because of human nature) to be mind boggling difficult. The 60 bucks I paid for the book may turn out to be the best money I have ever invested! Thanks to you there is light at the end of my tunnel.

Very Best Regards,

Joe Spellman
Mohawk Park Golf Club
Tulsa, Oklahoma
USA


I am enjoying your Swing Machine Golf Tips. They are a real bonus I certainly didn't expect when I purchased your book.

Your book is very good. My wife and I started golf just 6 years ago, at age 58, and it is a challenge. We have been taking lessons for quite some time and your book parallels what our pro is trying to teach us (trying to teach old dogs new tricks is a real task for the pro). It is nice to have independent conformation in pictures and words. As you know not all people teach the same way, but this method seems to work for us.

Thanks again.

Ted Lauritzen
Lafayete, California
USA


Thanks for all the e-mails (good to know that someone actually cares about people's swings and good results even after the sale is made.) These e-mails are giving me an opportunity to really focus on the points in the book and appreciate the nuances. Your book has certainly helped me go a long way in improving my swing and having more fun with golf.

Best regards

Sudheer Krishnaswamy
Bangalore, India
INDIA


Paul - I just wanted to say "thanks" for taking the time to do your follow-up e-mail tips. They are really very useful and I appreciate you sending them out to us. Actually, I am more amazed that you are willing to take the time to do the tips. When I bought the book I was very pleased with my purchase and could see it was the best golf instructional book I have ever read, by far and away!! Little did I know that you would take the time to "hang in there" with us, so to speak, and become my guru. This is more than I ever expected and I just wanted to say thank you!!

Phil Benson
Beaverton, Oregon
USA


I'd like to take the opportunity to congratulate you for the quality of the book, not only the quality of the paper, cover, design and looks, but also and mainly for the contents and the way it is presented. It really is easy to follow and to mimic thanks to the details given in each lesson. The great thing about those lessons is that we can self diagnose if we are right or wrong in doing something.

Thanks again for this marvelous book! This book should before long be recognized as the golf swing bible!

Michel Duchesne
Sainte-Foy, Quebec
CANADA


The book is brilliant! In the past I have paid a high penalty for slices off the tee with my Driver, in an otherwise decent round.

In a week, the "follow-through" drill, coupled with "loose wrists" produced awesome results. My drives are now straight, or with a very gentle draw, and range from 260 yards to an awesome 290 yards, without a tailwind.

I have been accused (by friends) of taking "Beta Blockers". They are all amazed and I am absolutely thrilled! Thanks!

Ranjit S Gurkar
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES


Swing Machine Golf is one of the most comprehensive books I have ever read. From the grip to the finish, this book simply takes you through the golf swing step by step. The book's best feature is its pictures. I use them myself when trying to explain proper positions to my students!

Heather Levow
CPGA Professional
Bocaire Country Club, Florida
USA


I received Swing Machine Golf on Friday. I read it cover to cover Friday afternoon. I began some of the lessons and quickly realized that all these years I have been told to pull the club down or let my hands drop to start the swing. Parenthetically, I have a Masters Degree in Kinesiology and Bio-Mechanics, and it never made sense to me that one would coil these massive muscles (quads, obliques and lats) and then not use them sequentially to power the golf swing. However, I just figured that with a game as bad as mine the instructors knew what they were talking about.

Well, what an epiphany I had reading and applying the principles of Swing Machine Golf. In fact I played nine holes on Saturday morning and have never hit the ball so far with so little effort. In fact a playing partner commented that my swing resembled Fred Couples in both tempo and relative distance. I have been playing with this gentleman for several years and he has never commented on any part of my game. Some may call it coincidence but I do not think so. It seemed that there was an instant merger between my understanding of the bio-mechanics involved and the principles of the book. It just clicked!

I am going to steadfastly follow the principles of the book, continue to follow the training and conditioning espoused by Mike Pedersen and I am now more confident than ever my game is going to improve rapidly and permanently.

By the way although I only had the time to play 9 holes on Saturday, I shot a 43 and double bogeyed 2 holes due to two three-putt greens. This is the first time this year I have shot under 45 for nine. Again coincidence?? I don't think so!!

Finally, I would like to compliment you for the quality of the text and pictures. It's an absolute piece of Art. It will make a great gift at Christmas this year for a few people on my list.

Ken and Paul thanks for such a great book. I feel like I have walked into the sunshine from a dark room.

Kevin Crow
Charlotte, North Carolina
USA


I read your book from cover to cover and found it to be a very valuable resource to improving my golf swing. What you wrote and demonstrated in the book makes sense and I am hopeful that my golf swing will improve dramatically to one that is more consistent from swing to swing. Take care.

Wade Engelson
Vacaville, California
USA


Hello Paul. I'm a 65 year old male who took up golf six years ago. I took golf lessons for over a year, subscribed to Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, and, in general tried to follow every tip or lesson I was ever exposed to. Try as I might, my handicap would not budge below 20.

Nick Bayley's e-mail newsletter put me on to you. Somehow, I trusted Nick and sprang for the $60 to purchase your Swing Machine Golf. Simply put, it has proved to be the best golf expenditure I have ever made.

After five weeks working through your lessons I have lowered my handicap to 16 and am confident that as I become more consistent with the application of your fundamentals I can shave even more strokes. I presently play between 54 and 72 holes of golf a week.

In my opinion, Swing Machine Golf is the finest instructional program available to develop an effective and reliable golf swing.

Giles Packer
Farmington, Connecticut
USA


Paul, I have found your book to be fantastically informative and effective. So much so, I'm more and more regularily shooting in the 70s from what was previously the high 80s. Lowest so far is 74 (par 72). Thanks a lot.

John McGloughlin
Dublin, Ireland
IRELAND


Gentlemen: I purchased Swing Machine Golf about three weeks ago and I am already telling every golfer I know about it. I bought your book because I just got tired of playing the right side (mostly OB) of every golf course due to a chronic slice. I've tried many other slice cures but nothing worked consistently. Using your method in Swing Machine Golf, I can already see the results, especially with the driver. I'm now actually hitting drives straight and long and I'm doing so more consistently each day I go the range.

Three practice swings for each ball hit was a great tip. My biggest fear is that I'm going to wake up one day and find that this has been a dream. It's been truly amazing. I can't thank you enough. It's by far the best $60 I have ever spent on golf.

With powerless arms, I am
Yours Truly,

Brendan Sheehan
Long Island, New York
USA


I want to congratulate you on the best book I have ever read on the golf swing. I have read Hogan, Toski, Ballard, Flick, McLean and too many others to mention. Your book is so easy to understand and apply it's mind boggling.

I have read it twice since I received it, and just making the grip change made quite an improvement in my ball striking! I can tell you that I will start over and follow the book step by step so that I will get the most out of the book.

Sid Warren
Brooksville, Florida
USA


I have read the book, and I am trying to put it into practice. Your e-mail tips are invaluable. I have bought many videos, books, etc. This book is the best. I keep improving, but not changing my entire swing everyday. I have tried Natura Golf, you name it, and I've played to as low as 10 with different method. I believe this is going to make me the single digit I always dreamed of and next spring I won't have to go out and reinvent the wheel. I want to be a swing machine.

Thanks so much

Jim Potts
Paden City, West Virginia
USA


Wanted to give you a bit of feedback on how things are going since I bought your book. On arrival of the book I was playing off a handicap of 5 (5.2 exact). I found the grip section difficult to master at first but having stuck with it is now beginning to feel natural. Competition Golf has been very inconsistent but I've still managed to reduce the handicap to 4 (4.2 exact).

It's difficult to master the correct feelings when I'm playing so much at the moment, but this Winter I intend to start again from scratch, read the book in stages and try and break the whole thing down. I know I'm capable of playing to 1-2 but inconsistency always strikes when I'm under a little bit of pressure.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for helping me with my golf and at some point in the future would like to visit you in person and for you to take a look.

Warren Groom
(Fastly becoming a very happy Golfer again!!!)
Tamworth, England
ENGLAND


Hi Paul and Ken,

At 72 years of age and having never held a golf club until I was 60 (played a lot of tennis, though) I found it necessary to take many lessons and eventually developed a reasonable game and an Index Handicap of 15.2.

Never once did a teaching pro ever suggest that my grip was incorrect and, on occasion, they commented that I had a good grip. In all fairness, it probably did appear correct to the observer. However, it most certainly was not. I have worked diligently on the grip following your instructions in the book for several weeks, sitting in front of the TV with a seven iron (my wife's silence spoke volumes), and it did eventually become "comfortable". Also, I have worked through all the lessons and can say, unequivocally, having a correct grip is the basis for the rest of the swing.

I have now a completely different outlook to the golf swing. I have never experienced until recently what it really feels like to strike the ball in a manner that comes reasonably close to that of a tour professional. However presumptuous that that might sound, it is nevertheless true.

This magnificently presented book is only surpassed by its content.

Thank you,

John Bates
Glendale, California
USA


Paul, my son bought your book about two months ago, and he has used it in coaching me to improve my game. He is an accomplished golfer and had lessons from Mark Evershed. In two months my swing has improved considerably, and I wanted you to know it is wholly due to reading the book, and following the simple drills. Thanks for your help, and I look forward to your book on the short game.

Chris Keogh
Burlington, Ontario
CANADA


Paul, I've had your book about a month and I like it a lot. I've been especially working on the neutral grip (my right hand has been way too strong) and swinging with relaxed arms. The other day I shot 38 in my after work nine hole golf league, and now everyone is mad at me for sandbagging. I just told them, "Hey, it's called working on your game not sandbagging!"

Thanks.

Michael Smith
Beaverton, Oregon
USA


Swing Machine Golf is a great book. I used it a little differently than you suggested, but, it has been very helpful nonetheless.

I took a lesson from Craig Harmon at the end of last season and another at the beginning of this season. Craig's lessons helped me drop my scores from the high 80s to the mid and low 80s.

The ideas in your book -- especially the "three elements" -- helped me groove the fundamentals that Craig has been teaching me. The combination of in-person lessons from Craig and the instruction in your book has helped me break 80 for the first time. I shot a 77 at my home course (Bellevue Country Club, a Donald Ross course with a 130 slope) two days ago and I've had 9-hole scores of 37, 37, and 38 within the past two weeks and have managed to drop my handicap to 8.4, which compares rather nicely to the 15.3 with which I began this year's golf season.

I'm sure you're aware of other students who have combined what they've learned from your book with what they've learned from a great teacher like Craig, but I figured you'd be interested in my story all the same.

Keep up the great work Paul!

Bill Fisher
Camillus, New York
USA

 

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