Books by Paul G. Schmitz, M.D., exploring American history, the game of golf, and clinical medicine—with a shared commitment to evidence, clarity, and practical understanding.
A Field Guide to Better Golf
A Visual Companion for a Lifetime in Golf
Golf is a game of choices. Choosing the right tees, planning a shot, understanding a rule, practicing with purpose, and knowing when technology can help all shape how well—and how happily—we play.
Written by physician, educator, and lifelong golfer Paul G. Schmitz, M.D., A Field Guide to Better Golf brings these parts of the game together in one practical, illustrated companion. More than 90 illustrations make complex ideas easier to understand and useful to revisit before a round, after a lesson, or whenever a question arises.
The guide pairs practical advice with clear explanations of what is established, what is widely accepted, and what depends on the individual golfer.
Inside you will find:
Course fit and smarter strategy: Choose appropriate tees, assess risk, and make decisions that suit your game.
Swing fundamentals and purposeful practice: Understand the foundations, improve your practice habits, and get more from instruction.
Essential rules and etiquette: Navigate common situations, maintain pace, and contribute to everyone’s enjoyment.
Preparation for play: Explore warm-up, hydration, fueling, and physical readiness.
Equipment and technology: Understand club fitting, launch monitors, rangefinders, golf apps, and performance data.
A lifetime in golf: Discover the game’s history, women's contributions, and practical ways to adapt as you age.
Read it from beginning to end or turn directly to the subject you need. A Field Guide to Better Golf helps you play smarter, understand the game more fully, and enjoy it for a lifetime.
The American Presidency: Lives, Leadership, and Legacy offers a clear, balanced account of the people who have held the nation’s highest office—and the events that shaped their leadership. From George Washington to the present, it examines each president’s life, rise to power, governing priorities, accomplishments, controversies, and lasting influence.
Written by physician and educator Paul G. Schmitz, M.D., the book brings an analytical perspective to American history, examining the relationship between individual judgment, institutional constraints, and historical circumstances. Concise profiles and contextual explanations help readers understand the challenges presidents inherited, the choices they made, and why those choices mattered.
Inside you will find:
Profiles of every U.S. president, connecting personal background to public leadership.
Historical eras and transitions, showing how one administration shaped the next.
Accessible explanations of major political and constitutional developments.
Maps and visual guides that place important events in geographic context.
Annotated references and a detailed index for deeper exploration and easy return to particular subjects.
Designed for curious readers, students, and lifelong learners, The American Presidency encourages informed assessment of presidential leadership through evidence, context, and consequences. It is both an engaging introduction and a lasting reference for understanding the presidency’s role in the American story.
Medical Writing
Earlier works focused on clinical medicine and medical education, reflecting decades of experience in nephrology and academic teaching.
