Do not waste your time! Just read this book and practice what Hogan describes in only one hundred pages. If you have any talent for the game, you'll understand the essence of swinging a club in no time.

Classic golf instruction from one of the revered masters. A must read for any serious student of the game.

As one of the most skilled golfers of all time, one might expect material directly from Ben Hogan to be potentially complex and difficult to follow; however, this book is refreshingly easy to read and comprehend. In addition to very well articulated explanations on grips, stance, and swing mechanics, Ben Hogan's Five Lessons also contains many superbly hand drawn and detailed illustrations that permit one to easily understand each lesson. Repetition of the fundamentals will always prove to be most critical factor in any sport (meaning you have to get out there and play to make it work); however, unless you are already at a professional level of play, utilizing Ben Hogan's advice provided in this book will certainly improve your game...as it has mine.

I picked this up to give my golf game a little boost and it didn't disappoint. Hogan simplifies many of the most essential elements of golf, including grip, stance, ball position, backswing, downswing, etc. All this info comes in a tight package and makes an excellent reference guide.

this book is an absolute must have for anyone that is inspired to play the great game of golf. practicing and applying these fundamentals will improve your game - no question about it. superbly written and illustrated... it is the definitive golf "how to" instructional guide. i don't care how long you've been playing or at what caliber. if you've got a case of the shanks or are stuck on some bad habits, have a brush up with the book, and you'll be swimming.