Golf improvement starts with knowing where your strokes go
Most golfers try to fix everything at once. Take my two-minute self-check, find your biggest leak, and work on that one thing first.
The hard truth
You probably don't need a new swing. You need to stop giving away the same handful of shots every round.
Most golfers feel like they're improving, then post the same score. That's because they practice what's fun, like hitting drivers on the range, instead of what's actually costing them. Real improvement starts with an honest look at where your strokes go.
The two-minute self-check
Check every question that sounds like you. Each one points to one of the six pillars from my book, with a fix you can try this week.
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Check the questions that sound like you, and your result shows up here.
Try this on your next round: write three numbers on your scorecard. Total putts, penalty strokes, and how many times you got up and down from around the green. That's your baseline. Check the same three numbers two weeks later.
The book: Instant Golf Improvement
Instant Golf Improvement: The 6 Pillars to Golf Success is a realistic path to better golf without overhauling your swing. Each pillar comes with the habits and drills I use with my clients every week. Short chapters. Clear fixes. Things you can try on your next round.
Give it to the golfer in your life
Golfers are hard to shop for. They've already got the clubs, the gadgets and too many sleeves of balls. Give them something that actually helps them play better.
- Under $20, and useful at every skill level
- The paperback for under the tree, plus the eBook to start reading right away
- Order the paperback by December 22 for delivery before Christmas. It usually arrives in two days by USPS.
- Too late for shipping? The eBook arrives instantly, so you can still give it on Christmas morning.
- Want it right away? The eBook arrives instantly
“Each chapter simplifies complex techniques into easy-to-understand insights, making it accessible to all.”
“This is a must-read for any golfer looking to elevate their game.”
“Clear, actionable tips you can use the very next time you play.”
Not ready to buy? Read a chapter free.
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Meet the author
I'm John Hughes, a PGA Master Professional of Instruction, one of fewer than 500 PGA of America Master Professionals. In other words, one of the top 1.5% of golf professionals in America. I've been coaching for more than 30 years. I've been named a GOLF Magazine Teacher to Watch, a Golf Digest Best in State instructor and a Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor, and I was inducted into the North Florida PGA Hall of Fame in 2026.
Questions golfers ask
Is this book for beginners?
Yes, and for experienced golfers too. The six pillars apply at every level. The self-check above shows where to start.
What do I get for $19.99?
The paperback and the eBook together. The eBook alone is $9.99.
Will the paperback arrive before Christmas?
Order by December 22 and it should. Most orders arrive in two days by USPS. After December 22, the eBook is your best bet: it arrives instantly by email.
I need a gift fast. What's quickest?
The eBook arrives instantly by email. You can also order the paperback and eBook bundle and share the eBook right away.
Can I read some of it first?
Yes. Download a free chapter and see how the six pillars work.
Ready to start?
Pick your pillar, get the book, and start your golf improvement this week.