Guide to Playing Golf

by Duno, Steve

• ISBN13: 9780789459787
• ISBN10: 0789459787
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-13
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The Keep It Simple Series has set a new standard in how-to publishing. These truly accessible guides inspire and instruct readers and deliver all the information one needs to know about the featured subject. Expertly written with helpful diagrams, full-color photographs and illustrations, these 4 new titles give readers even more opportunity to KISS inexperience goodbye.

Table of Contents

Part One Before You Pick Up a Club

Our Oldest Game

How and Where the Game Is Played

The Basic Rules

The Last Friendly Game

Part Two Learning the Fundamentals

How and Why a Golf Ball Flies

What Equipment Will You Need?

Get a Grip

Your Aim Is True

The Pre-Shot Routine

Swing Basics

Part Three The Short Game

Mastering the Basics of Putting

Simple Putting Strategies

Chipping and Pitching

The Bunker Mentality

Part Four Becoming a Better Golfer

More Consistent Contact

Fixing Common Flaws

When the Going Gets Tough

Strategy Session

Part Five Improving Your Game

Focus on Practice

Better Skills Call for Better Tools

Can Lessons Turbocharge Your Game?

Are You Ready to Compete?

Golf as a Spectator Sport

Golf Vacations