The Complete Golf Manual

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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. 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