Table Of ContentIntroduction.PART I: GETTING STARTED - NO, YOU CAN'T HIT THE BALL YET.Chapter 1. What Is Golf?Chapter 2. The Fore! Fathers of Golf.Chapter 3. The Gear of Golf.Chapter 4. Getting and Staying in Golf Shape.Chapter 5. Should I Get a Formal Education?Chapter 6. Where to Play and Who to Play With.PART II: YOU AIN'T GOT A THING IF YOU AIN'T GOT THAT SWING?Chapter 7. Getting into the Swing of Things.Chapter 8. Developing Your Own Swing.Chapter 9. Putting: The Art of Rolling the Ball.Chapter 10. Chipping and Pitching.Chapter 11. It's Your Sandbox: Sand Play.PART III: SPECIAL SHOTS, CONDITIONS, AND CONSIDERATIONS.Chapter 12. How Tough It Is: The Weird and Wonderful Shots.Chapter 13. Common Faults and How to Fix Them.PART IV: TAKING YOUR GAME PUBLIC.Chapter 14. Ready, Set, Play!Chapter 15. Rules, Etiquette, and Scoring.Chapter 16. Gamesmanship or Good Tactics?PART V: OTHER GOLF STUFF.Chapter 17. Golf on TV.Chapter 18. Golf Online.PART VI: THE PART OF TENS.Chapter 19. Ten Timeless Golf Tips.Chapter 20. Gary's Ten Favorite Courses.Chapter 21. Gary's Ten Favorite Public Courses.Chapter 22. Gary's Top Ten All-Time Favorite Male Players.Chapter 23. Gary's Top Ten All-Time Favorite Female Players.Chapter 24. The (More Than) Ten Most Horrendous Golf Disasters.PART VII: APPENDIXES.Appendix A. Golfspeak.Appendix B. Golf Organizations.Index.
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SynopsisGolf is a simple game. You have a bunch of clubs and a ball. You have to hit the ball with a club into a series of holes laid out in the middle of a large, grassy field. As simple as it is, many people believe golf is the hardest game in the world. If you're like most golfers, you play the sport for fun, relaxation, and a chance to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. If you're like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, or Tiger Woods, you get to do all that - and make a gazillion dollars to boot Golf for Dummies, 2nd Edition, is a valuable tool for men and women of all ages who want to know more about golf or improve their game. Whether you're new to golf or a long-time duffer, this updated version of the bestselling guide will get you into the swing of things by helping you to: Master grip, stance, and swing Fix common faults Improve your putting Know the score on rules and etiquette Take advantage of high-tech equipment Shape up with golf-specific exercises Discover how to take strokes off your game by improving the technique of your swing with step-by-step photos. Then master the all important putt to even better your score. Golf For Dummies, 2nd Edition, also covers the following topics and more: How to choose your golf balls and clubs Getting and staying in golf shape Getting the most from your lessons Where to play and who to play with Developing your own swing Putting, chipping, and pitching Special shots, conditions, and considerations Author and CBS television golf analyst Gary McCord is a PGA Senior Tour champion and a golf instructor to many celebrities., Golf is a simple game. You have a bunch of clubs and a ball. You have to hit the ball with a club into a series of holes laid out in the middle of a large, grassy field. As simple as it is, many people believe golf is the hardest game in the world. If you're like most golfers, you play the sport for fun, relaxation, and a chance to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. If you're like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, or Tiger Woods, you get to do all that - and make a gazillion dollars to boot! Golf for Dummies, 2nd Edition, is a valuable tool for men and women of all ages who want to know more about golf or improve their game. Whether you're new to golf or a long-time duffer, this updated version of the bestselling guide will get you into the swing of things by helping you to: Master grip, stance, and swing Fix common faults Improve your putting Know the score on rules and etiquette Take advantage of high-tech equipment Shape up with golf-specific exercises Discover how to take strokes off your game by improving the technique of your swing with step-by-step photos. Then master the all important putt to even better your score. Golf For Dummies, 2nd Edition, also covers the following topics and more: How to choose your golf balls and clubs Getting and staying in golf shape Getting the most from your lessons Where to play and who to play with Developing your own swing Putting, chipping, and pitching Special shots, conditions, and considerations Author and CBS television golf analyst Gary McCord is a PGA Senior Tour champion and a golf instructor to many celebrities.
LC Classification NumberGV965.M134 1999