McCord / Smart Golf For Dummies, 2nd UK Edition

2. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-119-94378-5
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 416 Seiten, E-Book

The fun and easy way to get into the swing of things and takestrokes off your game - fast
Whether you're a total beginner or you've clocked a few hours onthe links, Golf For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the only guide youneed. Packed with expert tips and techniques for everything frommastering your grip, stance and swing to shaping up withgolf-specific exercises, this updated and expanded edition of theinternational bestseller features new, step-by-step photos, tipsfor women players, seniors and lefties, and loads of fun golfhistory facts.
* Learn your ABCs - master the basics, from golf lingo andchoosing your clubs, to who to play with and where
* Watch your step - get the lowdown on golf rules, how tokeep score, and take a crash-course on gamesmanship and the do'sand taboos of golf-course etiquette
* Get into the swing - delve into the art and science of thegolf swing, including how to blast your way out of bunkers and howto develop an effective putting stroke
* Tackle the tough shots - finesse difficult shots like a proand deal with bad weather and bad luck with grace and skill
* Fine-tune your play - zero in on common faults and badhabits and learn time-tested techniques for easily fixing them onceand for all
* To school or not to school - decide whether formal lessonsare right for you and find out how to select a great teacher
'If you've ever wanted to know more about golf or improve yourgame then this is your guide' - The Fairway, from a review ofthe 1st edition
'Does exactly what it says on the tin!' - Today's Golfer,from a review of the 1st edition
Open the book and find:
* Tips on choosing golf balls and clubs
* Exercises for getting and staying in golf shape
* How to develop your own swing
* Putting, chipping and pitching
* Mastering grip, stance and swing
* Simple fixes for common faults
* Golf rules and etiquette
* Advice on taking advantage of high-tech equipment
* Where to play in the UK and Europe
Learn to:
* Master your grip, stance and swing
* Improve your game with tips from the pros
* Overcome the game's mental challenges with tricks andexercises

Autoren/Hrsg.

McCord, Gary

Smart, Tony

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1
Part I: Welcome to a Great Game 7
Chapter 1: Why Play Golf? 9
Chapter 2: Choosing Your Weapons Wisely 17
Chapter 3: Taking Golf Lessons (and Other Sources of Help)35
Chapter 4: Getting in Golf Shape 49
Chapter 5: Where to Play and How to Fit In 77
Part II: You Ain't Got a Thing If You Ain't Got That Swing87
Chapter 6: Getting into the Swing of Things 89
Chapter 7: Improve Your Move: Refi ning Your Swing 121
Chapter 8: Chipping and Pitching: Short-Game Secrets 131
Chapter 9: Putting: The Game within the Game 143
Chapter 10: Bunker Play: It's Easy (Really!) 173
Part III: Common Faults and Easy Fixes 183
Chapter 11: Did I Do That? Solving Common Problems 185
Chapter 12: Beating Bad Breaks and Bad Weather 207
Part IV: Taking Your Game Public 227
Chapter 13: Step Right Up and Play! 229
Chapter 14: Rules, Etiquette and Keeping Score 247
Chapter 15: Gamesmanship and Sportsmanship 267
Chapter 16: Stepping Up Your Game 279
Part V: How to Be a Smart Golf Consumer 287
Chapter 17: Watching Golf in Person and on the Telly 289
Chapter 18: Getting Your Golf Online 303
Chapter 19: Screen Gems: Surveying the Best of Virtual Golf311
Part VI: The Part of Tens 315
Chapter 20: Golf's Ten Commandments 317
Chapter 21: Ten Excellent Courses for Beginners 321
Chapter 22: Ten Great European Courses 329
Chapter 23: Gary's Top Ten Male Players 335
Chapter 24: Gary's Top Ten Female Players 339
Chapter 25: Ten Immortal Golf Moments 343
Part VII: Appendixes 347
Appendix A: Golf-speak 349
Appendix B: Golf Organisations 365
Index 369

Über Autor(innen)

Gary McCord is a PGA Champions Tour player and celebrity golf instructor. He's best known for the knowledgeable perspective and irreverent wit he has shown as a golf commentator on US television for nearly 25 years. Tony Smart is a golf writer, photographer and consultant. His writing has recently been featured in publications such as Golf World and Golf Monthly.