Golf For Dummies

Gary McCord, Steve Keipert

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Year: 2011
• Print ISBN: 9780730375364
• eBook ISBN: 9780730375388
• Edition: 1

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!

• Challenge yourself to play better — get tips on taking your game to the next level
  
  

• Get out of trouble — know your options when facing difficult recovery shots
  
  

• Understand the handicap system — discover how to get a handicap, how it's calculated and what it means
  
  

• Work on your technique — develop strategies to improve your swing
  
  

• Focus on your golf fitness — learn ways to get into golf shape
  
  

• Choose where to play — find out where to practise and play golf
  
  

• Watch golf in person — discover where you can watch live golf and interact with players
  
  

• Learn more about the greats of the game — find out who made Brett Ogle's top ten
  
  

Open the book and find:

• Advice on choosing the correct equipment
  
  

• Chipping, pitching and putting tips
  
  

• Instructions for getting out of bunkers
  
  

• Rules, etiquette and how to keep score
  
  

• Methods for overcoming the 'yips' and 'shanks'
  
  

• How to fit in at the golf club
  
  

Learn to:

• Improve your swing
  
  

• Perfect your putting and get your handicap down
  
  

• Find your local golf pro
  
  

• Choose the best golfing holiday spots
  
  

Table of contents

• Cover
• Table of Contents
• Title Page
• Foreword
• Introduction: Should I yell 'Fore!' or 'Four!'?
• Part I: Welcome to a Mad Great Game
• Part II: Getting Into the Swing
• Part III: Common Faults and Easy Fixes
• Part IV: Taking Your Game Public
• Part V: How to Be a Smart Golf Consumer
• Part VI: The Part of Tens
• Part VII: Appendixes
• Cheat Sheet