{"product_id":"golf-rules-etiquette-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394417506","title":"Golf Rules \u0026 Etiquette For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394417506","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGolf Rules \u0026amp; Etiquette 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\"\u003eJohn Steinbreder (Author), Kevin Cook (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394417506, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 April 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm, 0.249 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\u003eGet more enjoyment out of the game and avoid golf gaffes with this updated guide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the second edition of \u003ci\u003eGolf Rules \u0026amp; Etiquette For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e renowned sportswriter Kevin Cook and co-author John Steinbreder bring you up to speed on all the major and minor rules, customs, norms, and etiquette that will govern your next day out on the links. Cook and Steinbreder provide easy-to-follow guidance for how to conduct yourself on the course that takes into account the seismic shifts that have defined golf’s last two decades. You’ll learn all about what’s different, what’s timeless, and how to know when you might be getting close to breaking a written or unwritten rule. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book covers all the essential rule changes from the last twenty years, explains correct course behavior in the smartphone age, and helps you understand controversial rulings that even experienced players debate. You'll also discover when it's appropriate to use your devices on the course, how to handle new rules, what to wear in today's more relaxed dress code environment, and how to keep pace without stressing yourself out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the book:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated coverage of all major rule changes since 2001, including modifications for players with disabilities and new relief procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear guidance on technology etiquette, from using new apps to understanding when phones are and aren't appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations of modern golf formats and venues, including Topgolf and other innovations transforming the driving-range experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe unwritten rules that separate knowledgeable players from beginners, including when to stay silent and how to maintain course safety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistorical context that helps you understand why certain rules exist and how they've evolved\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssential for everyone new to the game, \u003ci\u003eGolf Rules \u0026amp; Etiquette For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is also a can’t-miss resource for experienced players, coaches building school golf programs, and anyone who wants to fit in on a business golf outing.\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: You've Got to Play by the Rules 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1: Who Made the Rules? 7\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 2: Why Golfers Are So Devoted to Golf 29\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 3: The Rules (And Why They Matter So Much) 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: The Unwritten Rules: How to Handle Yourself on (and off) the Course 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4: Universal Truths and Other Rules to Live By 61\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 5: This Isn't Caddyshack: Playing on Public and Private Courses 83\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 6: Driving Ranges, Simulators, Topgolf, and Other Ways to Practice 89\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 7: Taking Care of Business 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Even More Rules . . . For Players and Spectators 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 8: The Do's and Don'ts of Golf Outings 115\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 9: Keeping Your Cool on the Course: Fan Etiquette 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Ten 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 10: Ten Ruinous Penalties137\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 11: Ten Fun Games and Bets 143\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 12: Ten Things You Can Learn from the Movies 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Appendixes 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX A: Glossary 159\u003cbr\u003eAPPENDIX B: Resources 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 179\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":52453437145368,"sku":"9781394417506","price":12.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394417506.jpg?v=1785284415","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/golf-rules-etiquette-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394417506","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}