The Japan Golf Notebook
See the books
Three short golf books for golfers over 50

Hit it solid. Swing with less effort. Score with touch.

The drills, checks and practice cards from the channel, written out properly. Each book explains the real cause of a miss in plain English, gives you drills you can do on a range mat, on grass or at home, and cites a source for every fact.

  • PDF, instant download
  • Large, easy-to-read type
  • Printable practice cards
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
Choose a book
The channel's presenter standing on a golf course in a navy polo shirt
The channel's presenter is a digital, AI-generated character. The books are written in his voice: an amateur who studies how golf is played, taught and built in Japan. He is not a teaching professional.
The books

Pick the miss that costs you most

Each book stands on its own. Open the contents and two sample pages before you buy.

Cover of Ball First, Volume 1
Volume 1 · Contact

Ball First

Why you hit it fat, thin and topped, how to tell which, and how to practice on mats and on grass.

  • The one idea behind fat, thin and topped shots: where the club bottoms out
  • Why range mats hide fat shots, and how to get honest feedback anyway
  • Fairway woods, hybrids and uneven lies
Contents
  1. Three Misses, One Question
  2. Setup Moves the Low Point
  3. The Mat Problem
  4. Posture for a Body That's Not as Bendy
  5. Build Contact Small
  6. Topped Fairway Woods and Hybrids
  7. Balance and Rhythm as Contact Tools
  8. Uneven Lies on the Course
  9. Collecting Evidence: Divots, Sounds and Strike Marks
  10. Taking It to the Course

Plus 4 practice cards, a one-page checklist, a glossary and 31 cited sources. 83 pages.

Sample pages
Sample page: opening of chapter 1, Three Misses, One QuestionSample page: practice card for range mats
$27one-time · PDF
Get Ball First
Cover of Same Distance, Less Effort, Volume 2
Volume 2 · Distance & equipment

Same Distance, Less Effort

Strike, loft, lighter clubs and tempo for the slower swing, and what Japan's club market gets right and where it doesn't.

  • Where the yards really go: strike, launch and spin, with published test data
  • Lighter shafts and softer flexes: who they help and who they don't
  • Getting fitted without getting sold, and tempo without hurry
Contents
  1. Where the Yards Actually Go
  2. Strike Before Speed
  3. Loft Is Your Friend
  4. Lighter and Softer: The Japanese Club Lesson
  5. Getting Fitted Without Getting Sold
  6. The Ball Question
  7. Tempo, Not Hurry
  8. A Turn That Fits Your Body
  9. Playing the Course You Can Actually Reach
  10. Putting It Together

Plus 4 practice cards, a one-page checklist, a glossary and 38 cited sources. 79 pages.

Sample pages
Sample page: opening of the chapter on lighter Japanese-market clubsSample page: a practice card
$47one-time · PDF
Get Same Distance, Less Effort
Cover of Touch, Volume 3
Volume 3 · Putting & chipping

Touch

Putting and chipping for golfers who no longer win with length.

  • Isao Aoki's documented short game, and how to test his toe-up stroke fairly
  • Speed control first, then simple green reading
  • The low chip, the 30 to 60 yard pitch and bunkers without dread
Contents
  1. Where Your Strokes Really Go
  2. The Player Who Beat the Big Hitters With Touch
  3. A Putting Setup You Can Repeat
  4. Toe Up, Hands Low: An Experiment, Not a Recipe
  5. Speed Comes First
  6. Reading Greens Without the Headache
  7. The Low Chip
  8. The Pitch From 30 to 60 Yards
  9. Bunkers Without the Dread
  10. A Routine That Holds Up Under Nerves

Plus 4 practice cards (one works on a carpet), a one-page checklist, a glossary and 51 cited sources. 84 pages.

Sample pages
Sample page: opening of the chapter on Isao AokiSample page: opening of the toe-up putting chapter
$47one-time · PDF
Get Touch
All three volumes

The full set: contact, distance and touch

The same three books as above, in one purchase. No extra or bundle-only content.

$121 $97 You save $24 compared with buying the three books separately Get all three
The scorecard

What's inside each book

CountBall FirstSame DistanceTouch
Pages837984
Chapters101010
Drills121120
Self-checks101010
Practice cards444
Cited sources313851
Price$27$47$47

Page counts include the cover, contents, glossary and the notes listing every source.

Before you buy

Is this for you?

Probably yes, if…

  • You're past fifty and play off roughly a 10 to 30 handicap.
  • You'd rather hit it solid with less effort than chase speed.
  • You want the reason behind a fix, not another tip.
  • You practice mostly on range mats, or at home.
  • Your body doesn't bend like it used to.

Probably not, if…

  • You want a promise of extra yards or a lower score. These books don't make one.
  • You want a full swing rebuild or video lessons. These are PDF books.
  • You're looking for "secret" Japanese techniques. Everything here is documented and sourced.
  • You have an injury that makes turning or bending painful. See a doctor or physical therapist first.
How you get it

Read it on your phone, tablet or computer

  1. Pay securely. By card or PayPal on the checkout page.
  2. Download right away. Your download page opens as soon as you pay, and the link also arrives by email.
  3. Print what you need. The practice cards and checklist are made to print or photograph and take to the range.

30-day money-back guarantee

If a book isn't useful to you, email us within 30 days of buying and we'll refund you in full. No questions, no forms, and you don't need to explain.

Write to davidnortes37@gmail.com

Questions

Common questions

Are these the same as the videos?

No. The videos introduce one idea at a time. The books cover each topic completely, with step-by-step drills, self-checks, practice cards and a source for every fact.

Who is the presenter?

He is a digital, AI-generated character who presents the channel. The books are written in his voice as an amateur who studies Japanese golf. He is not a teaching professional, has no students and reports no personal results.

Is this endorsed by Isao Aoki or any other player?

No. The books are not affiliated with or endorsed by any player, coach, broadcaster or manufacturer. Names are used only to report documented facts, and each one is cited.

Do I need Japanese clubs?

No. Volume 2 explains what Japanese-market clubs do differently, who that helps and who it doesn't. Nothing in the books requires buying any club.

I'm in my 60s or 70s. Is this suitable?

It was written for that reader: small changes, short practice sessions and clear safety notes. If you have back, hip, shoulder or heart problems, check with your doctor before changing how you swing.

What format are the books?

PDF, 7 by 10 inches, with large type. They open in any PDF reader on a phone, tablet or computer, and print fine at home.

Will my card statement show a strange name?

The charge appears under the name of our checkout provider, shown on the payment page before you pay. If you don't recognize a charge, email us first and we'll sort it out.

How do refunds work?

Email davidnortes37@gmail.com within 30 days of purchase. We refund in full to the original payment method.