The hole-in-one of golf books Look no further for a fun, easy-to-read intro to the game of golf. Golf For Dummies teaches you the basics-the types of clubs, the types of courses, how to hit the ball, how to keep score. It also helps you perfect your technique, so you can get the ball to the hole in fewer tries, and with better form. Golf is a subtle sport, and this book initiates you into its mysteries. Get out on the course and play a round with your friends-or just learn to enjoy the game on TV. This Dummies guide has everything you need to get started. Inside... * Perfecting your stance *…mehr
The hole-in-one of golf books Look no further for a fun, easy-to-read intro to the game of golf. Golf For Dummies teaches you the basics-the types of clubs, the types of courses, how to hit the ball, how to keep score. It also helps you perfect your technique, so you can get the ball to the hole in fewer tries, and with better form. Golf is a subtle sport, and this book initiates you into its mysteries. Get out on the course and play a round with your friends-or just learn to enjoy the game on TV. This Dummies guide has everything you need to get started. Inside... * Perfecting your stance * Practicing swing techniques * Getting in shape with golf * Keeping score on the links * Golfing in any weather * Fitting in at the golf club * Becoming a savvy golf fan * Avoiding common mistakes
Gary McCord is a former American professional golfer who competed in more than 400 PGA Tour events and won two PGA Tour Champions tournaments. He is also a pro golf commentator and author. McCord has written several books, including Just a Range Ball in a Box of Titleists. In 1996, he appeared as himself in the Kevin Costner movie Tin Cup.
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Introduction 1 Part 1: Welcome to Golf 5 Chapter 1: Loving a Crazy Old Game 7 Chapter 2: Choosing Your Implements of Destruction 17 Chapter 3: Learning the Right Way 35 Chapter 4: Getting in Golf Shape 47 Chapter 5: Knowing Where to Play and How to Fit In 67 Part 2: Getting Into the Swing 77 Chapter 6: Swinging from the Ground Up 79 Chapter 7: Improving Your Move 107 Chapter 8: Teeing Off: It's Showtime! 117 Chapter 9: Getting to the Green: Short-Game Secrets 125 Chapter 10: Putting: The Game Within the Game 137 Chapter 11: Saving Strokes From the Sand 165 Part 3: Nasty Flaws and Easy Fixes 175 Chapter 12: Solving Common Problems 177 Chapter 13: Building a Game You Can Rely On 197 Chapter 14: Mastering the Mind Game. 213 Part 4: You're a Golfer Now! 219 Chapter 15: Getting Into the Game 221 Chapter 16: Understanding Rules, Etiquette, and Scorekeeping 239 Chapter 17: Gambling on Golf: What a Concept! 259 Chapter 18: Stepping Up Your Game 267 Chapter 19: Networking in the Most Social Game 275 Part 5: Being a Smart Golf Consumer 281 Chapter 20: Following Golf in Person 283 Chapter 21: Enjoying Golf Media 291 Chapter 22: Hitting the Road Like a Pro 305 Chapter 23: Just for Fun: Playing Golf-y Games 313 Part 6: The Part of Tens 319 Chapter 24: Golf's Ten Commandments 321 Chapter 25: Gary's Ten (or So) Best Courses 325 Chapter 26: Gary's Top Ten Male Golfers 331 Chapter 27: Gary's Top Ten Female Golfers 335 Chapter 28: Gary's Ten Moments of Golf Insanity 339 Chapter 29: Gary's Ten Wishes for Your Golf Future 343 Part 7: Appendixes 345 Appendix A: Golf Talk 347 Appendix B: Golf Resources 371 Index 377
Introduction 1 Part 1: Welcome to Golf 5 Chapter 1: Loving a Crazy Old Game 7 Chapter 2: Choosing Your Implements of Destruction 17 Chapter 3: Learning the Right Way 35 Chapter 4: Getting in Golf Shape 47 Chapter 5: Knowing Where to Play and How to Fit In 67 Part 2: Getting Into the Swing 77 Chapter 6: Swinging from the Ground Up 79 Chapter 7: Improving Your Move 107 Chapter 8: Teeing Off: It's Showtime! 117 Chapter 9: Getting to the Green: Short-Game Secrets 125 Chapter 10: Putting: The Game Within the Game 137 Chapter 11: Saving Strokes From the Sand 165 Part 3: Nasty Flaws and Easy Fixes 175 Chapter 12: Solving Common Problems 177 Chapter 13: Building a Game You Can Rely On 197 Chapter 14: Mastering the Mind Game. 213 Part 4: You're a Golfer Now! 219 Chapter 15: Getting Into the Game 221 Chapter 16: Understanding Rules, Etiquette, and Scorekeeping 239 Chapter 17: Gambling on Golf: What a Concept! 259 Chapter 18: Stepping Up Your Game 267 Chapter 19: Networking in the Most Social Game 275 Part 5: Being a Smart Golf Consumer 281 Chapter 20: Following Golf in Person 283 Chapter 21: Enjoying Golf Media 291 Chapter 22: Hitting the Road Like a Pro 305 Chapter 23: Just for Fun: Playing Golf-y Games 313 Part 6: The Part of Tens 319 Chapter 24: Golf's Ten Commandments 321 Chapter 25: Gary's Ten (or So) Best Courses 325 Chapter 26: Gary's Top Ten Male Golfers 331 Chapter 27: Gary's Top Ten Female Golfers 335 Chapter 28: Gary's Ten Moments of Golf Insanity 339 Chapter 29: Gary's Ten Wishes for Your Golf Future 343 Part 7: Appendixes 345 Appendix A: Golf Talk 347 Appendix B: Golf Resources 371 Index 377
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