Golf For Dummies

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The fun and easy way to get into the swing of things and take strokes off your game - fastWhether you're a total beginner or you've clocked a few hours on the links, Golf For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the only guide you need. Packed with expert tips and techniques for everything from mastering your grip, stance and swing to shaping up with golf-specific exercises, this updated and expanded edition of the international bestseller features new, step-by-step photos, tips for women players, seniors and lefties, and loads of fun golf history facts. Learn your ABCs - master the basics, from golf lingo.;Golf For Dummies, UK 2nd Edition; About the Authors; Dedication; Author's Acknowledgements; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Conventions Used in This Book; What You're Not to Read; Foolish Assumptions; How This Book Is Organised; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: Welcome to a Great Game; Chapter 1: Why Play Golf?; How It All Began: Discovering Golf's Origins; Examining Why Golf Is Unique; Breaking Down a Typical Course; Playing a Smart Game; Becoming a 'Real' Golfer; Living the Golf Life; Chapter 2: Choosing Your Weapons Wisely.