Doubleday Tour Tempo: Golf's Last Secret Finally Revealed — Book & CD-ROM

Unlock a proven swing rhythm with Tour Tempo

Originally published by Doubleday in 2004, Tour Tempo presents a simple, actionable idea: rhythm can be learned and applied to improve ball striking. The book, authored by John Novosel with Sports Illustrated writer John Garrity, blends clear explanations with practical cues you can feel in your grip, stance, and tempo. The included CD-ROM guides you through tempo-based drills, offering audible cues that help you internalize a steady cadence during your swing.

Independent research from Yale University’s Physics and Biomechanics departments explored the tempo concept across players—from tour pros to weekend golfers. The study highlighted that professionals tend to exhibit highly reproducible swings and faster tempos compared with amateurs. The Titleist Performance Institute’s 3D swing data also aligned with Tour Tempo’s approach, reinforcing the idea that training your rhythm can be a practical path to more consistent timing on the course.

What you get

• A practical guidebook that breaks tempo into easy-to-apply steps you can practice at your pace.
• A CD-ROM with guided tempo routines, so you can hear the rhythm as you swing.
• Insights drawn from independent research and industry data to inform practice sessions.
• Clear explanations of how tempo relates to swing sequence, transition, and impact timing.
• Historical context showing how tempo concepts have influenced professional practice.

How you might use Tour Tempo

• Practice on the range with tempo cues to build a repeatable cadence.
• Incorporate tempo into a warm-up to focus mind and body before rounds.
• Apply tempo principles during on-course practice to promote more consistent contact.
• Use simple checks for timing and feel rather than chasing raw speed.

Why tempo matters

Tempo acts as a framework that can help you synchronize the parts of your swing. By focusing on a steady rhythm, you might experience a smoother transition and more predictable impact. The material invites you to explore swing rhythm as a practical tool—an accessible way to refine timing without needing expensive lessons or complex setups.

Readers and players have described the approach as a useful, non-intimidating way to align body movement with club speed. While outcomes vary, embracing a consistent tempo can be a meaningful part of a broader practice routine, offering a structured path to improved feel and confidence on the course.