Golf For Dummies
4th Edition
Published on 1. March 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
424 pages
978-0-470-88279-5 (ISBN)
Description
The fun and easy way to get a grip on golf Golf For Dummies, 4th Edition, gives you all the latest information on the game, including updated expert advice on everything from improving fundamentals to mastering the game's mental aspects. With advice from professional Gary McCord, this expert guide gives you easy to follow instructions for hitting the ball farther and straighter, and hints on how to shave strokes off your game.
Updated instructions on grips, stances, and swings
The most current stars and best courses
New tips from top players on how to improve your game
Details on the latest golf equipment and technology
Playing golf is fun-playing better is even more fun. With a little help from Golf For Dummies, 4th Edition, you'll have the time of your life whenever you hit the links.
Updated instructions on grips, stances, and swings
The most current stars and best courses
New tips from top players on how to improve your game
Details on the latest golf equipment and technology
Playing golf is fun-playing better is even more fun. With a little help from Golf For Dummies, 4th Edition, you'll have the time of your life whenever you hit the links.
More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-88279-5 (9780470882795)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Previous edition
Person
Gary McCord is a PGA Champions Tour player and celebrity golf instructor. He's best known for the knowledgeable perspective, refreshing humor, and irreverent wit he has shown as a golf commentator for CBS for nearly 25 years.
Content
Introduction. Part I: Welcome to a Mad Great Game.
Chapter 1: Why Play Golf?
Chapter 2: Choosing Your Weapons Wisely.
Chapter 3: Taking Golf Lessons (And Other Sources of Help).
Chapter 4: Getting in Golf Shape.
Chapter 5: Where to Play and How to Fit In.
Part II: Getting Into the Swing.
Chapter 6: Swing Basics.
Chapter 7: Improve Your Move: Refining Your Swing.
Chapter 8: Chipping and Pitching: Short-Game Secrets.
Chapter 9: Putting: The Game Within the Game.
Chapter 10: Bunker Play: It's Easy (Really!).
Part III: Common Faults and Easy Fixes.
Chapter 11: Did I Do That? Solving Common Problems.
Chapter 12: Beating Bad Breaks and Bad Weather.
Part IV: Taking Your Game Public.
Chapter 13: Step Right Up and Play!
Chapter 14: Rules, Etiquette, and Keeping Score.
Chapter 15: Gamesmanship and Sportsmanship.
Chapter 16: Stepping Up Your Game.
Part V: How to Be a Smart Golf Consumer.
Chapter 17: Watching Golf in Person.
Chapter 18: Golf on TV.
Chapter 19: Getting Your Golf Online.
Chapter 20: Screen Gems: Surveying the Best of Virtual Golf.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 21: Golf's Ten Commandments.
Chapter 22: Gary's Ten Favorite Courses.
Chapter 23: Gary's Top Ten Male Players.
Chapter 24: Gary's Top Ten Female Players.
Chapter 25: Ten Immor tal Golf Moments.
Part VII: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Golf Talk.
Appendix B: Golf Organizations.
Index.
Chapter 1: Why Play Golf?
Chapter 2: Choosing Your Weapons Wisely.
Chapter 3: Taking Golf Lessons (And Other Sources of Help).
Chapter 4: Getting in Golf Shape.
Chapter 5: Where to Play and How to Fit In.
Part II: Getting Into the Swing.
Chapter 6: Swing Basics.
Chapter 7: Improve Your Move: Refining Your Swing.
Chapter 8: Chipping and Pitching: Short-Game Secrets.
Chapter 9: Putting: The Game Within the Game.
Chapter 10: Bunker Play: It's Easy (Really!).
Part III: Common Faults and Easy Fixes.
Chapter 11: Did I Do That? Solving Common Problems.
Chapter 12: Beating Bad Breaks and Bad Weather.
Part IV: Taking Your Game Public.
Chapter 13: Step Right Up and Play!
Chapter 14: Rules, Etiquette, and Keeping Score.
Chapter 15: Gamesmanship and Sportsmanship.
Chapter 16: Stepping Up Your Game.
Part V: How to Be a Smart Golf Consumer.
Chapter 17: Watching Golf in Person.
Chapter 18: Golf on TV.
Chapter 19: Getting Your Golf Online.
Chapter 20: Screen Gems: Surveying the Best of Virtual Golf.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 21: Golf's Ten Commandments.
Chapter 22: Gary's Ten Favorite Courses.
Chapter 23: Gary's Top Ten Male Players.
Chapter 24: Gary's Top Ten Female Players.
Chapter 25: Ten Immor tal Golf Moments.
Part VII: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Golf Talk.
Appendix B: Golf Organizations.
Index.