Golf Today

by Snead, J. C.; Johnson, John L.; O'Connor, Robert J.

• ISBN13: 9780534358341
• ISBN10: 0534358349
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-08-16
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

GOLF TODAY, SECOND EDITION brings readers the unique dual perspective of PGA-winning pro J.C. Snead and California State University, Dominguez Hills coach John L. Johnson. Together, they teach your students the basic rules of golf. You'll also find some words of advice from Sam Snead, the legendary player who owns the world record for game wins.Inside the text, you'll find expert training tips and advice on all elements of the sport, including equipment, the grip, stance and swings, putting, playing strategies, etiquette, warming up, and mental strategies. And, easy-to-follow illustrations of techniques and field movements, professional photos of golf players in action, and helpful checklists that help students run through the instructions make GOLF TODAY a useful guidebook for any golf student.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Sam Snead
Preface	xi
The Game of Golf	1	(10)
History of Golf	2	(1)
How Golf Is Played	3	(1)
Scoring	4	(1)
Checklist for Establishing Your Handicap	5	(2)
Checklist for Keeping a Scorecard	7	(1)
Getting Ready to Play	8	(1)
Arriving at the Course	8	(1)
On the Tee	8	(1)
After the Tee Shot	8	(1)
Summary	9	(2)
Equipment and Courses	11	(8)
The Equipment	12	(5)
Golf Clubs	12	(4)
Checklist for Buying Golf Clubs	16	(1)
Golf Balls	16	(1)
Tees	16	(1)
Golf Shoes	16	(1)
Golf Clothing	16	(1)
Golf Glove	17	(1)
The Golf Course	17	(1)
Golf Holes	17	(1)
Summary	17	(2)
The Grip	19	(10)
The Importance of Fundamentals	20	(1)
The Grip	20	(5)
Step 1: Gripping the Club with the Left Hand	21	(1)
Step 2: Gripping the Club with the Right Hand	22	(3)
A Stronger Versus a Weaker Grip	25	(2)
Checklist for the Grip	27	(1)
Summary	27	(2)
Stance and Swing	29	(16)
The Stance	30	(3)
Foot Position	30	(1)
Body Position	30	(2)
Checklist for Taking Your Stance	32	(1)
Setting Up to the Ball	33	(1)
The Swing	33	(6)
Address and Waggle	33	(1)
Checklist for Addressing the Ball	34	(1)
Backswing or Take-Away	35	(1)
The Downswing	36	(3)
Checklist for Your Swing	39	(1)
Point of Aim	39	(2)
Imparting Spin to the Ball	41	(1)
Choice of Club and Your Swing	41	(1)
Keys for Your Swing	42	(1)
Summary	43	(2)
Making Corrections In Your Swing	45	(10)
Slicing	46	(2)
Checklist for Slicing	47	(1)
Hooking	48	(2)
Checklist for Correcting a Hook	49	(1)
Topping the Ball	50	(1)
Shanking	51	(1)
Scuffing	51	(1)
Checklist for a Problem-Free Swing	52	(1)
Skying	52	(1)
General Comments on Correcting Your Swing	52	(1)
Summary	53	(2)
Expecting the Unexpected	55	(12)
Playing Shots from Nonflat Lies	56	(3)
Downhill Lies	56	(1)
Uphill Lies	57	(1)
Sidehill Lie with the Ball Lower Than Your Feet	57	(2)
Sidehill Lie with the Ball Higher Than Your Feet	59	(1)
Getting Out of Trouble	59	(4)
Playing from the Rough	59	(1)
Playing in the Woods	60	(1)
Playing from the Fairway Bunker	61	(1)
Checklist for Playing from a Fairway Bunker	62	(1)
Playing from a Divot	62	(1)
Playing from the Water	63	(1)
Playing in Adverse Weather Conditions	63	(1)
Playing in the Wind	63	(1)
Playing in the Rain	64	(1)
Developing the Right Attitude	64	(2)
Summary	66	(1)
Near the Green	67	(10)
Sizing Up Your Approach Shot	68	(1)
Pitching and Chipping	68	(4)
The Pitch Shot	69	(1)
The Chip Shot	69	(2)
Checklist for the Chip Shot	71	(1)
Out of the Traps	72	(3)
Address the Ball	72	(1)
How Hard to Swing	72	(1)
Stance and Swing	73	(2)
Checklist for Playing a Bunker Shot	75	(1)
Summary	76	(1)
Putting	77	(14)
Selecting a Putter	78	(1)
Putting Technique	78	(5)
The Grip	78	(2)
The Stance	80	(1)
Ball Alignment	81	(1)
The Putting Stroke	82	(1)
Lining Up the Putt	83	(4)
Reading the Grain	84	(1)
Reading the Slope	84	(2)
Combining Your Reads	86	(1)
The Alignment Mode	86	(1)
The Power Mode	86	(1)
Checklist for Reading the Green	87	(1)
Making the Putt	87	(1)
Putting Etiquette	87	(2)
Checklist for Etiquette on the Greens	89	(1)
Checklist for Repairing a Ball Mark	90	(1)
Summary	90	(1)
Plotting Your Strategy on the Course	91	(6)
Club Selection	92	(2)
When in Doubt, Play Conservatively	94	(1)
Strategy Changes from Hole to Hole	94	(1)
Strategy Changes with Each Shot	94	(1)
Checklist for Golf Strategy	95	(1)
Summary	96	(1)
A Strategy for Each Hole	97	(8)
3-Par Holes	98	(2)
Selecting the Right Club off the Tee	98	(1)
Teeing Up	98	(1)
Approach Shot	99	(1)
On the Green	100	(1)
4-Par Holes	100	(1)
5-Par Holes	101	(2)
Playing Around the Greens on 4-Pars and 5-Pars	103	(1)
Checklist for Teeing Up the Ball	104	(1)
Summary	104	(1)
The Rules of Golf	105	(12)
On the Tee	106	(1)
Scoring	106	(1)
Order of Play	107	(1)
Playing the Ball	107	(2)
Checklist for Finding a Lost Ball	109	(1)
Unplayable Lies	109	(2)
Checklist for Taking Relief	111	(1)
On the Green	112	(1)
Summary of Penalties	113	(2)
Stroke and Distance Penalties	113	(1)
Checklist on Important Rules of Golf	114	(1)
One-Stroke Penalties	115	(1)
Two-Stroke Penalty	115	(1)
Summary	115	(2)
Etiquette on the Course	117	(8)
Respect a Golfer's Right to Silence	118	(1)
Etiquette on the Green	118	(1)
Be Prepared to Play Your Next Shot	118	(2)
Checklist for Etiquette on the Greens	120	(1)
Speed of Play	120	(1)
Checklist for Allowing a Group to Play Through	121	(1)
Keep the Course in Shape	122	(1)
``Fore!''	123	(1)
Summary	123	(2)
Practice and Warm-Up	125	(10)
The Warm-Up	126	(2)
Checklist for Warming Up	128	(1)
Drills for at Home or on the Course	128	(2)
Mental Practice	128	(1)
Setting the Base	128	(1)
Working on the Y-Shape	128	(1)
Ball Alignment	128	(2)
Cross-Handed Putting	130	(1)
Aiming Your Putt	130	(1)
Drills on the Practice Tee	130	(2)
Balance	130	(1)
Hitting with Your Legs	131	(1)
Checklist for Practicing	132	(1)
Decide on Your Practice Plan	132	(1)
Special Shots	132	(2)
Intentional Hook	132	(1)
Intentional Slice	132	(1)
Intentional High Ball	133	(1)
Intentional Low Ball	133	(1)
Summary	134	(1)
Improving Your Game Through Strength and Flexibility	135	(16)
Importance of Flexibility	136	(1)
Importance of Strength and Power	136	(1)
Exercises for Flexibility	137	(4)
Checklist for Stretching	141	(1)
Exercises for Strength and Power	142	(6)
Finding Time to Exercise	148	(1)
Checklist for Developing Strength for Golf	149	(1)
Summary	149	(2)
Improving Your Game with the Power of Your Mind	151	(8)
Mental Imagery and Rehearsal	152	(4)
From the Part to the Whole	154	(1)
What to Mentally Practice	154	(1)
When and Where to Mentally Practice	155	(1)
What You Should Expect from Effective Mental Rehearsing	155	(1)
Checklist for Mental Imagery	156	(1)
Relaxation	156	(1)
Techniques of Relaxation	156	(1)
Checklist for Relaxation	157	(1)
Relaxing Before Taking Your Shot	157	(1)
Concentration	157	(1)
Summary	158	(1)
Nutrition for Better Health	159	(12)
Nutrition	160	(1)
Protein	160	(2)
Fats	162	(1)
Carbohydrates	163	(1)
Fiber	164	(1)
Checklist for Effective Eating	165	(1)
Vitamins	165	(1)
Minerals	166	(1)
Phytochemicals	167	(1)
Water	168	(1)
Summary	169	(2)
Sensible Eating and Weight Management	171	(16)
Important Considerations in Selecting Your Diet	172	(3)
Beverages	175	(2)
Food Additives	177	(1)
Vegetarianism	177	(1)
Smart Shopping	178	(1)
Eating and Overeating	178	(1)
Should You Lose Weight?	179	(1)
How to Lose Weight	179	(2)
Calories Burned with Various Activities	181	(1)
Eating Disorders	181	(2)
Summary	183	(1)
Self-Test	183	(1)
Bulimia Self-Test	184	(1)
Where to Go for Help	184	(3)
Appendix: Golf Resources	187	(3)
Glossary	190	(3)
Index	193