How to Play Your Best Golf: Insights from a Tour Pro | Hardie Grant Books

Unlock practical golf insights from a tour pro

How to Play Your Best Golf is the essential handbook for understanding and improving your game. Nick O’Hern distills years of tour experience into clear, actionable steps you can apply on the range, at the practice facility, and on the course. The result is guidance that feels practical, not overwhelming.

The hardcover edition pairs straightforward explanations with beautiful photography, turning a technical subject into an engaging companion you’ll reach for between rounds.

What you’ll learn

• Playing to your strengths to unlock better scoring opportunities
• Smart course management and club selection for wiser decisions under pressure
• A repeatable pre-round routine that supports focus, rhythm, and confidence
• Mindset techniques to stay calm, patient, and clear-headed during a round
• Step-by-step tactics covering distances, shot shapes, and risk assessments

Real-world applications

Take pro-level concepts into everyday play. Plan each hole with purpose, adapt to different layouts, and rely on practiced cues when you face a difficult decision. The emphasis on practical routines helps you turn ideas into consistent moves.

Designed for golfers at every level

Whether you’re revisiting fundamentals or embracing new strategies, this book offers practical, repeatable methods. It’s a thoughtful gift for experienced players or the new generation of golfers, presented in a handsome hardback with visual storytelling through photography.

How to use this book

• Study strategy sections, then test ideas on the range or the course with a clear purpose
• Keep a simple pre-round checklist to align mindset, gear, and plan
• Refer to case studies and visuals when you need a fresh perspective during practice

Note: The content presents possibilities rooted in professional experience. Results vary with practice, course conditions, and on-course decisions. This is a resource to inspire progress, not a guarantee of outcomes.