Wiley: When Bad Things Happen to Bad Golfers — Troubleshooting 150 Shots

On the greens and off the tee, missteps happen. Wiley's When Bad Things Happen to Bad Golfers invites you to troubleshoot your toughest shots with practical, on-course guidance—designed for real courses, not perfect swings.

The book reframes problems as solvable situations and offers a toolkit you can apply when the moment counts most, turning frustration into focused action and helping you stay in control when a round turns tricky.

What you’ll discover

• The Five Faces of the Perfect Club: a versatile approach that helps you shape or rescue shots from any lie, even when your swing feels ordinary.
• 150 practical solutions to common problems: fixes you can deploy before the next shot to regain control.
• On-course diagnostics: quick checks for stance, setup, alignment, and tempo that point you toward meaningful improvements.
• Simple, repeatable adjustments: easy-to-remember ideas you can focus on while walking to the next hole.
• Real-world scenarios and drills: vivid examples drawn from on-course experiences to reinforce sticky situations.
• A decision framework you can trust: clear steps to choose the best option under pressure.
• Practical reminders for club selection and distance control: stay in the moment and keep your options simple.

How it helps on the course

• Shave strokes by turning tough lies, damp turf, or windy conditions into manageable chances for solid contact.
• Save face and stay in play: reliable options you can rely on when relief or recovery is needed.
• Build confidence with a toolbox of fixes that work across irons, wedges, and woods.
• Enjoy the game more: approachable guidance that reduces guesswork and boosts decision-making clarity.
• Support practice with practical routines you can do between holes or at the range.

Whether you’re navigating a rookie round or seeking a low-pressure path to sharper course strategy, this guide pairs clear language with actionable steps. Each page invites experimentation, careful observation, and adaptation—so you can move through the round with more focus and fewer nerves. The emphasis is on possibilities: what to try next, why a fix might fit your current lie or weather, and how small changes can add up over the back nine.

Designed for the course

Compact enough to carry and easy to reference, the book translates ideas into on-course actions you can apply when it matters most. While outcomes vary by skill and conditions, the guide offers a structured approach to common problems and a more relaxed, enjoyable round.