
Golf For Dummies
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An informative and entertaining guide to the world of golf
Want to get your handicap down or just get out of a bunker? Golf For Dummies, 2nd Australian and New Zealand edition, is the complete reference for golfers of all experience levels. Get some great advice on improving your technique with step-by-step instructions and photographs. Pick up the right equipment, hit the green and have fun along the way!
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Challenge yourself to play better - get tips on taking your game to the next level
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Get out of trouble - know your options when facing difficult recovery shots
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Understand the handicap system - discover how to get a handicap, how it's calculated and what it means
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Work on your technique - develop strategies to improve your swing
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Focus on your golf fitness - learn ways to get into golf shape
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Choose where to play - find out where to practise and play golf
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Watch golf in person - discover where you can watch live golf and interact with players
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Learn more about the greats of the game - find out who made Brett Ogle's top ten
Open the book and find:
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Advice on choosing the correct equipment
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Chipping, pitching and putting tips
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Instructions for getting out of bunkers
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Rules, etiquette and how to keep score
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Methods for overcoming the 'yips' and 'shanks'
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How to fit in at the golf club
Learn to:
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Improve your swing
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Perfect your putting and get your handicap down
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Find your local golf pro
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Choose the best golfing holiday spots
Gary McCord is a golf commentator for CBS Sports in America, a player on the Champions Tour and a golf instructor to many celebrities.
Steve Keipert is the editor of Australian Golf Digest. He regularly appears on Fox Sports, One HD and radio programs across Australia.
Brett Ogle is a former Australian professional golfer. He is the host of The Golf Show on Fox Sports.
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Content
- Golf For Dummies®, 2nd Australian & New Zealand Edition
- Contents at a Glance
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction: Should I yell 'Fore!' or 'Four!'?
- About This Book
- Conventions Used in This Book
- What You Don't Have to Read
- Our Crazy Assumptions
- How This Book Is Organised
- Icons Used in This Book
- Where to Go from Here
- Part I: Welcome to a Mad Great Game
- Chapter 1: Why Play Golf?
- The Point of the Game
- How It All Began
- Why Golf Is Unique
- What You'll Find on a Typical Course
- How to Become a 'Real' Golfer
- Living the Golf Life
- Chapter 2: Choosing Your Weapons Wisely
- How Much Is This Going to Cost?
- Golf Balls: The Dimple Derby
- What to Put in Your Bag
- When You Know Your Game
- When to Use Each Club
- Tradition Versus Technology: High-tech Tweaks
- Clothes: How to Dress Like a Pro
- Accessories: The Goods to Get
- Chapter 3: Do I Need Lessons?
- What Kind of Golfer Are You?
- Where to Go for Lessons
- Getting the Most from Your Lessons
- Other Ways to Get Help
- Chapter 4: Getting in Golf Shape
- Why So Many New Golfers Give Up
- Five Essential Elements
- The Keys to Golf Fitness
- Tests and Exercises
- Core Exercises
- Chapter 5: Where to Play and How to Fit In
- Driving Ranges
- Public Courses
- Private Clubs
- Resort Courses
- How to Get a Deal on Memberships or Green Fees
- How to Fit In on the Course
- When You're the Worst in Your Group
- When You're Not the Worst
- Beware: You May Be Paired With a Jerk
- Part II: Getting Into the Swing
- Chapter 6: Swing Basics
- It's a Balancing Act
- Different Strokes
- Flight School
- Building Your Swing
- Unleashing Your Swing
- Chapter 7: Improve Your Move
- You Used to Be a Beginner
- Establishing Your Swing Plane
- Boldly Going Where Others Have Gone Before: Mirroring Great Swings
- Chapter 8: Putting: The Game Within the Game
- You Gotta Be You
- Mind Games
- The Most Important Club in the Bag
- Building Your Stroke
- Long Putts: Lags
- Short Putts: Knee-Knockers
- Shh! Nobody Mentions ... the Yips
- Face-on Putting: Works Like Magic?
- The Art of Aiming
- Chapter 9: Short-Game Secrets
- Golf's Ups and Downs
- Make Your Pitch
- Chips Ahoy!
- Chapter 10: Bunker Play: It's Easy (Really!)
- Bunkers: Don't Call 'Em Traps!
- The Trouble with Sand
- How to Be Handy from Sand
- Splash Landings
- Buried Alive!
- Part III: Common Faults and Easy Fixes
- Chapter 11: Hits and Misses
- For Better Golf, Use Your Head
- Common Swing Faults
- Trouble off the Tee
- Direction, Please
- Contact! Do Yourself a Solid
- Shanks and Point-Blankety-Blanks
- Chapter 12: Beating Bad Breaks and Bad Weather
- The Mental Game
- Getting Out of Trouble
- High Winds: Hang Onto Your Hat
- Swingin' in the Rain
- A Game for All Seasons: Weathering the Elements
- Part IV: Taking Your Game Public
- Chapter 13: Step Right Up and Play!
- Warming Up Your Body
- Warming Up Your Swing
- First-Tee Tactics
- Which Format Should You Play?
- Keeping Score
- Practice Makes Better
- Chapter 14: Rules, Etiquette and Keeping Score
- Beware of Dog - and Watery Filth!
- The Rules Today
- Etiquette: The Right Way to Play
- The Handicap System
- How to Keep Score
- Penalty Shots
- Follow the iRules
- Chapter 15: Gamesmanship and Sportsmanship
- Wanna Bet?
- Choosing Sides
- Match-Play Smarts
- Be a Grinder
- Playing with Your Boss
- Surviving a Pro-Am
- Chapter 16: Stepping Up Your Game
- From Novice to Golf Greatness ... Okay, Goodness
- Strategic Stroke-Savers
- Channelling the Champs
- Part V: How to Be a Smart Golf Consumer
- Chapter 17: Watching Golf in Person
- Where to See Live Golf
- Practice Rounds or Last-Day Drama?
- How to Interact with Players
- What Fans Should Never Do
- Chapter 18: Golf on T V
- Why Golf Makes Great TV
- How Gary Got Into TV
- What to Watch for on TV
- What Most Viewers Miss
- Take Your Punishment
- Chapter 19: Golf Online
- Cool Golf Sites
- Online Course Guides
- Virtual Pro Shops: Buying Golf Gear Online
- Golf Blogs: Welcome to the Golfosphere
- Part VI: The Part of Tens
- Chapter 20: Brett Ogle's Ten Favourite Courses in Australia and New Zealand
- The Australian (Kensington, New South Wales)
- Barnbougle Dunes (Bridport, Tasmania)
- Cape Kidnappers (North Island, New Zealand)
- Gulf Harbour (North Island, New Zealand)
- Lake Karrinyup (Perth, Western Australia)
- Magenta Shores (Central Coast, New South Wales)
- Metropolitan (Oakleigh, Victoria)
- Paraparaumu (North Island, New Zealand)
- Royal Adelaide (Seaton, South Australia)
- Royal Melbourne (Black Rock, Victoria)
- Chapter 21: Brett Ogle's Ten Favourite Courses Worldwide
- Augusta National (Augusta, Georgia)
- Ballybunion (County Kerry, Ireland)
- Mission Hills (Shenzhen, China)
- Pebble Beach (Monterey, California)
- Portmarnock (County Dublin, Ireland)
- Royal Birkdale (Southport, England)
- St Andrews Old Course (St Andrews, Scotland)
- Shinnecock Hills (Southampton, New York)
- Spyglass Hill (Monterey, California)
- Sunningdale (Berkshire, England)
- Chapter 22: Brett Ogle's Ten Favourite Male Players
- Seve Ballesteros
- Ernie Els
- Nick Faldo
- Bobby Jones
- Phil Mickelson
- Jack Nicklaus
- Arnold Palmer
- Gary Player
- Tom Watson
- Tiger Woods
- Chapter 23: Brett Ogle's Ten Favourite Female Players
- Laura Davies
- Juli Inkster
- Se Ri Pak
- Annika Sorenstam
- Jan Stephenson
- Yani Tseng
- Karrie Webb
- Kathy Whitworth
- Mickey Wright
- Babe Didrikson Zaharias
- Chapter 24: Brett Ogle's Top Ten Golf Tips
- Putting With Your Eyes Closed
- Targeting Your Alignment
- Developing Hand Speed
- Releasing the Club
- Putting Practice
- Correct Chipping
- Getting the Ball From the Bunker
- Practise Before You Play
- Rotating Your Body
- Hitting Into the Wind
- Part VII: Appendixes
- Appendix A: Golf Talk
- Appendix B: Golf Organisations
- Appendix C: Golf's Ten Commandments
- Take Some Lessons
- Take Enough Club
- If You Can Putt the Ball, Do It
- Keep Your Head Fairly Steady
- Be Kind to the Course
- Bet Only What You Can Afford to Lose
- Keep the Ball Low in the Wind
- Do Not Give Lessons to Your Spouse
- Always Tee It Up on the Tee
- Keep Your Wits about You
- Appendix D: Ten Immortal Golf Moments
- Young Tom Morris: It's in the Hole!
- Bobby Jones Wins Golf's Grand Slam
- Sarazen's Shot Heard 'Round the World
- Ben Hogan's Courageous Comeback
- Arnie's Charge at Cherry Hills
- Watson and Nicklaus Duel in the Sun
- The 'Olden Bear' Prowls Augusta
- Tiger Pounces at Pebble Beach
- Annika Sorenstam's Magic Number
- Phil Mickelson's Breakthrough
- Index
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