{"product_id":"golf-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394281053","title":"Golf For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394281053","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGolf For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGary McCord (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394281053, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 10 April 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e416 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.5 x 2.8 cm, 0.59 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel up your own golf game, or enjoy the sport as a spectator\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolf is a great sport for all types of people. It's a low impact form of exercise, a social activity, and it gets you outdoors. \u003ci\u003eGolf For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e teaches you the rules of the game and gives you tips on improving your play. If you're more of a spectator, you'll love this book's coverage of the latest golf trends and the best players on the pro courses. Helpful illustrations make it easy to understand how golf really works, so you can step onto the green with confidence. In this new edition, you can learn all about new golf formats and recent changes to the rulebook. Ready to play a round? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand golf basics, perfect your swing, and master the mental game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow simple instructions and diagrams to improve your grips and stances\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how the sport of golf is changing, at the amateur and professional levels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove your golf game with advice from a championship-winning golfer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a great Dummies guide for anyone looking for a general introduction to the sport, as well as current players who want to take their game to the next level. Have fun when you hit the links!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Welcome to Golf 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Loving a Crazy Old Game 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Choosing Your Implements of Destruction 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Learning the Right Way 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Getting in Golf Shape 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Knowing Where to Play and How to Fit In 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Getting Into the Swing 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Swinging from the Ground Up 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Improving Your Move 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Teeing Off: It’s Showtime! 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Getting to the Green: Short-Game Secrets 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Putting: The Game Within the Game 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Saving Strokes From the Sand 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Nasty Flaws and Easy Fixes 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Solving Common Problems 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Building a Game You Can Rely On 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Mastering the Mind Game. 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: You’re a Golfer Now! 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Getting Into the Game 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Understanding Rules, Etiquette, and Scorekeeping 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Gambling on Golf: What a Concept! 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Stepping Up Your Game 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Networking in the Most Social Game 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Being a Smart Golf Consumer 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Following Golf in Person 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Enjoying Golf Media 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Hitting the Road Like a Pro 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Just for Fun: Playing Golf-y Games 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Golf’s Ten Commandments 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Gary’s Ten (or So) Best Courses 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Gary’s Top Ten Male Golfers 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 27: Gary’s Top Ten Female Golfers 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 28: Gary’s Ten Moments of Golf Insanity 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 29: Gary’s Ten Wishes for Your Golf Future 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: Appendixes 345\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Golf Talk 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Golf Resources 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 377\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sports \u0026amp; outdoor recreation [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sports \u0026amp; outdoor recreation\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sports%20\u0026amp;%20outdoor%20recreation%20%5BWS%5D%22\"\u003eWS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52173699514648,"sku":"9781394281053","price":14.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394281053.jpg?v=1781167472","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/golf-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394281053","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}