The Complete Hogan: A Shot-by-shot Analysis of Golf's Greatest Swing

This is a phenomenal analysis that focuses on Hogan at his peak. Jim McLean's impressions are not the result of random memory, but rather hours of personal observation and conversations with those who knew Hogan best, his fellow competitors and contemporaries. A point well taken that golf "frame by frame" deconstruction is misleading unless done on a scientific and consistent basis, the use of spot on photos, leaves the reader with the understanding of what is actually happening in a swing that produced machine like consistency but with an artistry and athletic motion that has yet to be matched.

Its a pretty good book, he does go into detail on most of Mr.Hogan's swing. The biggest problem with this book is McLean's ego, how he has done this and that. He will even tell you everyone else is wrong and calls some authors liars.I think the title should be The Complete McLean

This book is excellent for anyone looking to gain knowledge about the history of the game and one of the best players ever, Ben Hogan. Jim McLean goes into great detail with unbelievable frame-by-frame photos of Ben Hogan's swing. Many people talk about Ben Hogan's "secret." Jim McLean came up with 15 secrets that he believe made Hogan one of the best. Very interesting information from a great source.

Love the book and agree with those who say it is remarkable and amazing. McLean thoroughly analyzes Hogan's swing using stills from films of Hogan taken when he was at his peak physically; relates his insights about Hogan from knowing him personally and playing golf with him and from talking to many other well known golfers who knew Hogan; and provides brief reviews of other works about Hogan. Some people who reviewed the book fault McLean for referring to his other books and to his own experience as a golfer and teacher, which seems strange since his experience, understanding of the golf swing, and insight are the source of his authority to write the book. Nobody else could have written it.

The written word was very informative but the pictures were of very poor quality. It was difficult to visually see the point Jim was trying to make because the pictures were simply not clear enough. Would not recommend.