Swing Issues I - The Swing

by Clive Scarff

Swing Issues is a collection of syndicated articles by Clive Scarff (author of "Hit Down Dammit!") that focus on the golf swing and game improvement.

"Swing Issues I - The Swing" features over 30 articles each focusing on issues with the golf swing, and if even one article can do more for your game than a $100 per hour lesson this book may be the best tiny investment you ever made in your golf game!

Chapters

Hitting It Straight
Hit Through The Ball
Smooth
Acceleration
Shorten Your Backswing For More Power
Right Hand Thrust Drill
All My Bad Shots Go To The Right
Avoiding Hitting Vertically
Golf Is a Difficult Game
Swing Set
The Downswing
Swing Path
Swing Plane
The Setup Position - and more!

Nook

First published June 30, 2011

About the author

Clive Scarff is a Canadian author, screenwriter, and educator with a diverse career spanning over 30 years. Born in Toronto, he developed a passion for storytelling early on—his first film aired on local cable television when he was just 13 years old.

Scarff is best known for his humorous and insightful golf instruction books, including the bestsellers Hit Down Dammit! and Why You Suck at Golf: 50 Most Common Mistakes by Recreational Golfers. His writing often blends technical guidance with wit, making golf more accessible and enjoyable for readers.

He has also authored fiction works such as Elbows Up: A Hockey Story, Mystic Links, and two sports-themed romance novels, 69 Shades of Green and 69 Runs Batted In.

Beyond writing, Scarff has contributed to television and film, with credits including the sitcom HollyNorth (2023) and Why You Suck at Golf: The Movie (2020). He is also an experienced tutor and coach, teaching subjects ranging from screenwriting to English and coaching hockey, golf, and baseball.

With a background that spans Canadian, Australian, and British cultures, Scarff brings a unique perspective to his work. He continues to engage audiences through his writing, teaching, and creative endeavors.