The Complete Golf Manual

✍ Scribed by Steve Newell

• Publisher: DK
• Year: 2019
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 352
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Covering every aspect of the game, this is the ultimate self-improvement guide for every player - from the novice to the experienced club golfer.

Showing readers exactly what it takes to achieve an effective - and repeatable -
golf swing, this book works systematically through every type of shot, from tee shots, iron play, pitching, and chipping, to coping with bunkers and putting. Each section includes a test to establish your level of ability and provides a series of progressive exercises designed to develop your technique. A section on the ten most common faults that can creep into your game shows you how to fix them quickly and efficiently.

The Complete Golf Manual also shows you routines to help you think more decisively on the course and deal with high-pressure situations. An invaluable reference section advises you on buying equipment, including custom fitting, guides you through all-important golf etiquette, clearly explains golf's most important rules, and defines all the key golfing terms.

✦ Table of Contents

CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction
How to Use This Book
CHAPTER ONE: ASSESSING AND IMPROVING YOUR GAME
Checking The Fundamentals
OFF THE TEE
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
The Perfect Tee Shot
IRON PLAY
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
The Perfect Iron Shot
PITCHING
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
The Perfect Hybrid Shot
CHIPPING
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
The Perfect Chip Shot
BUNKER PLAY
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
The Perfect Bunker Shot
PUTTING
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
The Perfect Putt
CHAPTER TWO: FAULTS AND FIXES
The Slice
The Hook
The “Heavy-contact” Chip
The Shanked Iron Shot
The Skied Drive
The Top
Loss of Power
Weak Shot from Rough
The Push Shot
The Pull Shot
CHAPTER THREE: THE ART OF SHOTMAKING
Sloping Lies
Tackling Problem Shots
Conjuring Effective Escape Shots
Better Wind Play
How to Hit High and Low Shots
Two Simple Ways to Shape Your Shots
CHAPTER FOUR: PLAYING THE GAME
Warming up Before a Round
The Value of a Pre-shot Routine
Strategy Off the Tee
On the Fairway and in the Rough
Improving Your Mental Approach
Simplifying Winter Golf
Monitor Your Performance
CHAPTER FIVE: REFERENCE SECTION
Buying the Right Equipment
Custom Fitting Suits Every Golfer
Types of Play and Handicaps
The Importance of Good Etiquette
The Golden Rules of Golf
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgments