Golf
4th Edition
Published on 31. January 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-340-86002-1 (ISBN)
Description
There is no end to the process of learning to play golf, whether you are a beginner or a professional. It is a game that provides a continual challenge to learn from one's mistakes.
Teach Yourself Golf is written and illustrated to meet the needs of golfers of all standards. It covers every aspect of the game and includes a comprehensive glossary that explains the language that is used. From choosing your equipment to the etiquette of the game, this book will help you learn, improve and enjoy the game even more.
This new edition is updated and includes analysis of the top international golfers today and a 'taking it further' section with suggestions on other useful books to read and websites to visit.
Teach Yourself Golf is written and illustrated to meet the needs of golfers of all standards. It covers every aspect of the game and includes a comprehensive glossary that explains the language that is used. From choosing your equipment to the etiquette of the game, this book will help you learn, improve and enjoy the game even more.
This new edition is updated and includes analysis of the top international golfers today and a 'taking it further' section with suggestions on other useful books to read and websites to visit.
Reviews / Votes
this book should not go missing from any golfer's bookshelf - Highland Newsan excellent companion .that will be consulted time and again - National Club Golfer.
very useful...I have a feeling I may be carrying it around for the rest of my golfing career - Newcastle Upon Tyne Sunday Sun
More details
Series
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
8pp colour section, b&w figures
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
220 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-86002-1 (9780340860021)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition
Bernard Gallacher | Mark Wilson
Golf
Book
05/1997
3rd Edition
TEACH YOURSELF
€31.13
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Persons
Bernard Gallacher OBE is a famous golfer, captain of the Ryder Cup team, a professional coach and President of the Golf Foundation.Mark Wilson, Consultant to the Executive Director of the PGA Tour, became a three times winner of the Golf Writers Championship while covering the game worldwide for the Daily Express and London Evening Standard. He is the Ryder Cup Editorial Director, author of The pGA European Tour Guide to Better Golf, and his numerous other contributions to golf literature include collaborating on Sir Henry Cotton's 'Thanks for the Game' autobiography.
Content
Choosing your equipment; getting a grip on the game; think before you swing; the address; the backswing; the downswing and follow-through; the driver, fairway woods and irons; the short pitch and chip shots; bunker shots; the art of putting; trouble shots; diagnosing common faults; the evolution of golf and its rules; common sense and good manners form the etiquette of the game; look and learn; brains before brawn; every golfer's guru - the club professional; taking it further; glossary of golfing terms.